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…
This week from the Senate chamber: Swearing in new Director of Operations and Vice Presidents, Passing of Bills. In the final Student Senate meeting before the certification of their current elections, the Senate planned on continuing the discussions regarding new mask guidelines. However, things changed as the University announced Wednesday morning that masks will now…
President Marc Parlange spoke with the Blue Economy Podcast last week about the University’s programs to encourage sustainability. PHOTO CREDIT: blueeconomypodcast.com University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange recently spoke on a podcast to talk about the current direction of the University, the “Blue Economy” and the school’s participation in the Build Back Better Regional…
Pier built in conjunction with new research vessel New renovations planned for the URI Bay Campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus will be getting some new renovations in a new research ship and dock. The dock was funded by a $250,000 grant that R.I. Senator…
VCU apologized to a URI commentator who was unable to access the commentators’ box at VCU. PHOTO CREDIT: Shane Donaldson For his entire career, Shane Donaldson has wanted to be judged by anything but his disability. When Shane Donaldson posted a tweet about not being able to call the University of Rhode Island’s basketball game…
This week from the senate chambers: talks over the continuation of mask mandates. The meeting began with an appearance from Faculty Senate President Audrey Cardany and University of Rhode Island Health Services and Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Ellen Reynolds. Cardany and Reynolds, who are both part of the COVID-19 pandemic leadership group, came…
Professor John McCray advocates for the inclusion of diverse students so that everyone’s voice is heard. PHOTO CREDIT: John McCray Throughout 30 years and many positions at the University of Rhode Island, John McCray Jr. has seen the campus change in front of his own eyes. “First of all, it’s grown significantly,” McCray said. “The…
Theme Park Engineering and Design club combines passion, creativity URI engineering students use their imagination to draw up roller coasters that lead to big opportunities. PHOTO CREDIT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikuriegas/ Engineering may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking about creative expression for many people, but for one club at the University of…
This week in Student Senate: Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Collins said goodbye as a new Senate Director of Operations said hello. The session began with the Senate passing a resolution honoring Collins who is retiring. After the resolution passed, Collins entered the room to say goodbye. Prior to her speech, Speaker Christopher Bove…
Davis Hall, which predates the University of Rhode Island’s name, has served many purposes since 1892. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Many buildings at the University of Rhode Island hold historical relevance, but Davis Hall is quite literally built on campus history. College Hall, a dormitory which stood where Davis is currently, was…