Senior communication and gender and women’s studies double major Emma Hayes shares her findings on women’s suffrage and women’s history. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu University of Rhode Island student Emma Hayes intersected her education, internship and involvement to dive deeper into women’s suffrage and is now sharing that experience with the world. Hayes is a senior…
Sarah Toatley, a professor in the honors program, sits down for coffee to share her teaching methods and life story. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Professor Sarah Toatley takes a non-traditional approach to life and teaching both inside and outside of the classroom. “I love meeting students, finding out what they are interested in and finding a…
Wide range of experience, interests inspire Professor Gerard Jalette From navigating the early uncertainty of finding a college major, Gerard Jalette curated his dream job through his experiences in communications. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Gerard Jalette, acting basic course director and lecturer for communication studies, has had a journey that has taken him many places before…
Helping R.I. with hazardous waste ‘rewarding’ for John P. Leo John P. Leo has devoted his life to help handle toxic waste and protect residents in Rhode Island. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY: Michelle Shea From his time scuba diving for plants, assessing radioisotopes, and assisting in research, University of Rhode Island alum John P. Leo was…
Deodorant, shampoo, diapers, more raised for Sojourner House Donation boxes for the Sojourner House can be found on the second floor of the Memorial Union and in the Women’s center. PHOTO CREDIT: Sojourner House Three couple and family therapy graduate students at the University of Rhode Island, Megan O’Brien Crayne, Hannah Doster and Natalie Pitz,…
Nathaniel Mitkowski teaches students impact of plants The chair of the department of plant science Nathaniel Mitkowski shares his life-long love for plants. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Nathaniel Mitkowski, professor and the chair of the department of plant sciences and entomology at the University of Rhode Island, has been interested in plants since he was 12…
Brooke Kammrath, assistant director of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven, outlined the case of Gary Ridgway to prove that the analysis of paint is extremely important in forensics. Kammrath spoke at the University of Rhode Island’s Forensic Science Seminar Series. Her lecture, titled “Forensic Analysis of…
Steve D’Hondt, a professor of oceanography, is working with students in Puerto Rico to study microorganisms on the ocean floor. PHOTO CREDIT: Geologybites.com The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) is constantly at the cutting edge of ocean research. 22 scientists and crew members ventured on the research vessel Neil Armstrong, a…
Pictured: A portrait of artist Jillian Barber’s parents with one of their love letters across the image from the exhibit honoring women. PHOTO CREDIT: Jillian Barber The University of Rhode Island Providence Campus Arts and Culture Program hosted an art exhibit entitled “Visioning,” which featured 40 female artists for Women’s History Month. Steven Pennell, the…
Kyle Gunning balances band, literary magazine, classes Kyle Gunning, a freshman English major, manages to balance being in a band and running a literary magazine while studying literature. PHOTO CREDIT: Scoop Bandits For Kyle Gunning, a freshman at The University of Rhode Island, balancing his studies, music and producing a magazine is the norm. The…