URI recently hired Joseph Majeika as the new recycling and solid waste coordinator. PHOTO CREDIT: www.ecoenclose.com COVID-19 has slowed down the University of Rhode Island’s recycling practices, but University Facilities Operations are focused on educating the URI community about being more environmentally friendly. David Lamb, director of facilities operations, said that COVID-19 has created more…
To help create connections between military and non-military students, the Student Veterans Organization and the gaming club hosts a game night. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) and the Gaming Club held a gaming night on Friday as a way to create a bond between student veterans and non-military undergraduate students at the…
Rubush, Creeley, Ochs, Water beat record by nearly five seconds Trent Baltzell poses with his 4×800 relay team after the record-setting win this past weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island Men’s Track and Field team ended a successful indoor season in historic fashion this past weekend. The team competed at the IC4A…
Fourth-year biological and environmental sciences doctoral candidate Elaine Shen in the field with a fish. PHOTO CREDIT: Sarah O’Sullivan In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, I sat down and interviewed three women from the University of Rhode Island to highlight how they became STEM researchers and what inspires them to continue their…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate closed its election last Wednesday after two days of voting for positions including next year’s president. According to at-large senator William Rider, the election was a success in terms of technology but it had a low turnout. “Our voting mechanism was good,” Rider said. “Voter turnout is a…
The Women’s Center and Gender and women’s studies department hosts a panel for women to share their story. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The University of Rhode Island held its International Women’s Day Panel on Tuesday, March 8 to commemorate the celebration that has been recognized in the U.S. for over a century. …
University to begin search process for new Vice President of Student Affairs After almost six years serving as head of student affairs, Kathy Collins has left URI’s community. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu After serving nearly six years as the Vice President of Student Affairs, Kathy Collins is leaving the University of Rhode Island to pursue a…
URI assistant professor of natural resource science, Brain Gerber shares his advice for students and his story. PHOTO CREDIT: URI.edu Brian Gerber has had an extensive biological career prior to becoming an assistant professor in the department of natural resource science. Before coming to the University of Rhode Island, Gerber traveled around the world as…
The Dean of the College of Health and Sciences Gary Liguori was appointed as the editor in chief of “Exercise, Sports and Movement.” PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Gary Liguori, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island, is moving onto another opportunity, as he was announced as the editor in chief…
The Gender and Sexuality Center hosts yoga and mindfulness sessions to destress students during midterms. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor To give students an outlet before midterms, the Gender and Sexuality Center at the University of Rhode Island hosted a yoga session on March 4. The session, led by sophomore Emma Rousseau, the…