Professor Catherine Sama actively advocates for gender equality. |Photo by Grace DeSanti. “I’m part of a generation of women and academics in Italian studies who have really changed the face of 18th century writing and literature in terms of gender,” Catherine Sama, an Italian and film professor at the University of Rhode Island said. “We…
The act of acquiring a research grant can be something that many professors do over the course of their careers, yet can be difficult nonetheless. One such professor who has gone through the process is Navindra Seeram, a professor in the University of Rhode Island’s biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences department. Seeram mentors graduate students and…
Gina Miranda serves as an advocate for mental health awareness. | Photo by Grace DeSanti. “I am someone who always put myself last,” junior health studies student and THRIVE club president, Gina Miranda said. ”I was always drained and felt undervalued. So, I took more control over my life within the last year, and it…
Have you ever wondered about the meanings of old Latin words in your history textbooks? Or misunderstood an old Latin phrase? Students in the classical studies department never have. Classical studies is a section of the language department that focuses on two languages, Latin and ancient Greek, as well as ancient Greek and Roman morals….
The Public Health Club at the University of Rhode Island recently undertook a project to spread educational awareness regarding sexual assault and raise money to cover the cost of counseling for victims on campus. To receive counseling treatment after a sexual assault, individuals are required to pay a five dollar fee, a price that may…
Stone Freeman (right) produces and stars in his own podcast while also being sports director and broadcaster for WRIU. Photo by Momolu Akoiwala Stone Freeman is not your typical college student. The senior journalism major and the sports director at WRIU 90.3 FM has professional-level preparation and what many have described as a voice destined…
Students gathered outside of the Multicultural Center to read poems, songs and stories during the Holocaust Memorial Vigil. | Photo by James McIntosh. Students, community members recite poetry, short stories, history in front of Multicultural Center On Thursday, the Hillel Center hosted its annual Holocaust Memorial Vigil at the Multicultural Center in honor of Yom…
Thomas Coolbaugh spoke to students on methods to limit the of impact oil spills on the ecosystem and communities. | Photo by Greg Clark. Last Thursday, ExxonMobil’s oil spill response advisor, Thomas Coolbaugh, spoke about the use of dispersants in limiting the effects an oil spill has on the environment and surrounding communities. Dispersants is…
Group offers support to underprivileged communities in Dominican Republic, other areas A Caritas Smile mindfulness coach leader teaches volunteers how to become aware and balanced. | Photo Courtsey of Sixia Devine The nonprofit organization, Caritas Smile, offers students the chance of a lifetime, in which they will help change a life; now, they have…
Dr. Michael Cohen lectures about the neuroscience to why we make mistakes. |Photo by Chris Crosby. This past Monday, Dr. Michael Cohen, an associate director of Neuroscience at Radburn University in the Netherlands, delivered his lecture about why we make mistakes and the neuroscience behind the phenomena to a crowd of 75 students and community…