Geology Professor’s Passion for Volcanoes Erupts in the Classroom

Professor Morgan Haldeman now lectures students in geology classes after traveling the world studying volcanoes. Photo by Anna Meassick. Morgan Haldeman, a geology professor at the University of Rhode Island,  travelled the world studying dozens volcanoes, before she started teaching last year. Now, she teaches GEO 100, GEO 120, “Geology of National Parks,” and is…

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Multicultural Center Holds 21st Annual Diversity Awards

From the diversity awards last year (left to right) George Gallien, director of the URI Multicultural Student Services Center; Naomi Thomas, chief diversity officer; Tracey Dalton, presenter and professor of marine affairs; URI President David Dooley; Amelia Moore, Faculty Excellence Award winner; Donald H. DeHayes, Provost. Photo by Michael Salerno. The University of Rhode Island…

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Mindfulness Enters the Classroom

Writing Professor Amy Dunkle (right) begins each class with a breathing exercise for students to relax and get in a good headspace. Photo by Anna Meassick. For two minutes at the beginning of each class, some professors ask students to meditate Professor Amy Dunkle has been teaching writing courses at the University of Rhode Island…

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