Rhody students give their Groundhog Day Predictions We asked University of Rhode Island students what their predictions are for Groundhog Day. “From what I’ve seen weather-wise, I’d probably say more winter. I mean, it was snowing sideways earlier today.” – Ethan Zall ‘26 “I don’t have a prediction because why depend on a groundhog seeing…
Graduate School lecture discusses dangers of plastic pollution The GSO’s “Confronting Ocean Pollution” lecture discusses how plastics and chemicals disrupt marine life. Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) discussed the dangers of plastic waste and forever chemicals in their lecture entitled “Confronting Ocean Pollution.”…
Pictured: Professor of journalism, Kendall Moore. Photo contributed by: Kendall Moore At the University of Rhode Island, Kendall Moore advocates for gender equality and portraying underrepresented ethnicities in film while being a professor in the department of journalism and film media. In the classroom, Moore teaches broadcast journalism and documentary filmmaking. Those classes usually have…
The portrait of a man and his helmet discussed at the Brown Bag series. PHOTO CREDIT: The Metropolitan Museum of Art The University of Rhode Island holds the Brown Bag Series in order to highlight different faculty and graduate students who are able to share their research in areas including public humanities. Lisa W. Tom,…
Twelve teachers across Rhode Island board URI’s Endeavor ship to gain oceanography experience. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Twelve teachers all across the state were chosen to participate in the Rhode Island Teachers at Sea program, in which they were able to board the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanograpy’s Endeavor ship to conduct research…
Pictured: Professor of Spanish, Iñaki (Ignacio) Pérez-Ibáñez PHOTO CREDIT: LinkedIn Iñaki (Ignacio) Pérez-Ibáñez is an assistant professor of Spanish at the University of Rhode Island who originated from Spain, before deciding to pursue a career in the United States. Pérez-Ibáñez teaches Spanish and second language teaching methodology courses, where he teaches students how to become…
Ryan Chapman reflects on work with USA track and field From LEGOs to lacing up Nike sneakers, professor of kinesiology Ryan Chapman works to construct a better future. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Ryan Chapman, assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Rhode Island, has lived an interesting life working for Nike designing shoes and teaching…
Robert Flynn aims to support, strengthen campus military community Navy veteran Robert “Bob” Flynn was hired as the new director of the Military and Veteran Education (MAVE) Center. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Robert “Bob” Flynn served as a Navy commander for 28 years, and is taking on a new role as the new director of the…
“My family makes Pillsbury cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning.” Courtney Cummings, human development and family science major, ‘24 “My parents host a Solstice party which happens on December 21. There’s a bonfire which is supposed to spread more light when there’s the most darkness.” Rosa Mohrmann, psychology and Spanish major ‘23 “Making cookies or any…
Political science professor Nicolai Petro strives to support students the same way his professors did. Photo Courtesy of: Nicolai Petro Nicolai Petro, a professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island, has used his expertise to serve in the governments of the United States and Europe, but now uses his background to teach…