Amid concerns about how the economy is going to affect students at the University of Rhode Island, Rhody Outpost feels prepared to help. The Outpost, a food pantry for students who struggle with food insecurity, was established in 2015. “[The Rhody Outpost is] important because first of all, food is a basic need, food is…
The Town of South Kingstown opened up their yearly warming centers as Rhode Island temperatures dropped as low as 13 degrees Fahrenheit on Jan. 22. During the work week, South Kingstown’s senior center, the Neighborhood Guild, the Peace Dale Library, the Kingston Free Library and the Hale Library act as warming centers. People come and…
The University celebrated Earth Day on the Quad with an event hosted by the Student Action for Sustainability, joined by over 35 clubs and organizations from across campus and the state, on Monday. This event offered many free plants and seeds for students. Tomato plants, biodegradable pots students could plant flower and vegetable seeds in,…
The Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Rhode Island hosted 200 faculty from around the world to learn more about inclusivity at their first Innovative Education Conference on March 27. This all-day event focused on how to engage college students, with 30 presentations and 15 posters on the topic…
As of early March, termites were found in the janitor’s closet near Fujisan Sushi in the University of Rhode Island Memorial Union. While there are different accounts on when the termites were found and when they disappeared, it has been agreed upon that they pose no risk to students. This was handled quickly when it…
Eleanor Roosevelt was an advocate for equality in women’s movements and many other forms of social equality, as well as the namesake of Roosevelt Hall at the University of Rhode Island. The building was completed in 1937 as a women’s dormitory, and dedicated to Roosevelt in 1938. During this visit for the dedication she was…
The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna Project is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration and European Space Agency initiative to measure gravitational waves produced throughout space to study black holes and the big bang. Physics professor Gaurav Khanna and mathematics professor Scott Field from the University of Rhode Island are two of the thousands of scientists…
Justine Deming is a clinical associate professor in the fisheries, animal and veterinary sciences department at the University of Rhode Island. She teaches animal management classes, most of which focus on large animals, such as dairy cows, a personal favorite of hers. She also works with extension and outreach. She started her journey in animal…
The University of Rhode Island partnered with United Way of Rhode Island to encourage student, faculty and staff volunteerism by partnering with clubs and Greek life specifically. “The spirit of Rhode Island residents, they have big hearts and want to help out,” Janice Pothier Pac said, the senior program officer for volunteer engagement and volunteer…
