The Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) at the University of Rhode Island is bringing in nearly 15 different companies across different fields in the College of Arts and Sciences to speak with students virtually. In this “lunch and listen” series, students will have the opportunity to speak virtually with professionals from the public…
New comedy improv theater opens in Pawtucket As a newly established theater, Kismet Improv has made itself a space for education and entertainment for Rhode Island residents. PHOTO CREDIT: kismetimprov.com Watch out, Pawtucket! The new Kismet Improv comedy theater is bringing improv and comedy performances, classes and entertainment to Rhode Island. Kismet Improv, owned by…
Gender & women’s studies event remotely brings trans authors to campus P. Carl joined Merideth Talusan at URI to talk about their personal experiences in public as transgender activists and what inspired their latest award-winning stories. PHOTO CREDIT: pcarl.com The University of Rhode Island gender and women’s studies department hosted two award winning trans-rights activists…
As the University College of Academic Success (UCAS) tries to find a new dean, right now they’re working from within. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by uri.edu Nearly three months after the retirement of its former dean of 35 years, the University of Rhode Island’s University College of Academic Success (UCAS) has still not begun the search…
URI’s very own improv group, Rhody Ridiculousness welcomes fans of comedy into the holiday season as they hold their first in-person event since COVID-19 started. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer To kick off “Halloweekend” on Friday, Oct. 29, Rhody Ridiculousness filled Swan Hall Auditorium with laughter for their first in-person show since the start of the…
A “Ghost” pumpkin was featured with many others at this year’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Juliana Lepore The Roger Williams Park Zoo’s annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular was a real hit this year, featuring pumpkins carved through the decades of music. For a nice fall activity, my friend and I decided to take a trip…
Senior theatre major Erik Robles was granted the first annual Gamm Fellowship Program by the Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Erik Robles The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, located in Warwick, granted University of Rhode Island senior theatre major Erik Robles with its first annual Gamm Fellowship Program for emerging artists of color. The Gamm…
The University of Rhode Island hosted it’s 6th annual guitar festival in front of both a live audience and over the airways. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina The University of Rhode Island music department kicked off their sixth annual guitar festival with a well-attended concert at the Pump House, raising excitement for the rest of the…
The Harrington School of Communication and Media raised $18,000 from the University of Rhode Island’s Day of Giving, which will go towards funding scholarships, equipment and networking events for students. Ammina Kothari, the new director of the Harrington School, said that much of the money raised will go towards new film and recording equipment, new…
Tyler Vanable plays in last week’s convocation performance. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark Dazzling piano, guitar, bass and opera singing entertained students and staff at the weekly University of Rhode Island music convocation on Friday, Oct. 15. Held in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, senior Tyler Vanable, the first performer of the night, played oboe…