Jesse-Ray Leich, a 2017 graduate from the University of Rhode Island, has gone on to play the drums for several musical theatre orchestras over the years, including multiple Broadway productions. Born in Ecuador, Leich was adopted and grew up playing the drums in North Kingstown. He has been playing since he was just 4 years…
It is uncommon to find a specialist on the niche that is medieval history, however the University of Rhode Island’s own Professor Joëlle Rollo-Koster is just that. Born and raised in southern France in a town called Toulon, Koster has been immersed in medieval life since she was born. “Because Toulon was a big navy…
This past Friday, Dennis Nixon, a professor in the department of marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island, spoke in a seminar entitled “Ships Don’t Leave Skid Marks.” This presentation delved into Nixon’s experience working in the field of maritime forensics and the cases he has worked on throughout his career. Nixon defined forensics…
With the growing concern of global warming and pollution sitting heavy on communities’ shoulders, there is hope to be found yet in the Master Gardeners program at the University of Rhode Island. The Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers that conduct many community outreach programs throughout the year, in connection with programs in surrounding…
The beginning of autumn brings many events to the University of Rhode Island’s campus, and October sees the productions of the theatre department’s fall plays well underway. The first of this season’s productions will be “Marie Antoinette,” written by playwright David Adjmi and directed by assistant professor of theatre Rachel Walshe. Opening night will be…