(Left to Right) GSC Director Annie Russell along with students Emery Chobotor-Caya and Hope Sousa attended and hosted an open talk on coming out with a screening of Ellen Degeneres’ sitcom. On Tuesday, March 5, the Gender and Sexuality Center held a screening of the “Puppy Episode” from the ‘90s sitcom “Ellen.” In this monumental…
Noah Cyr wields a bow and arrow to protect his home from invaders while immersed in a virtual reality world at the Makerspace. Photo by Chris Crosby On March 2, 2019, the University of Rhode Island will be holding an “Immerse-a-thon” event for students, focused on designing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). This…
Dr. Vanessa Quainoo delivered a speech to the community titled “Asomdwee” meaning peace in Twi. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s Harrington Faculty Forum series featured Dr. Vanessa Quainoo, who delivered a speech titled ‘Asomdwee,’ on Wednesday at the Multicultural Center. Quainoo is an associate professor of communication studies and Africana studies…
Three members of the Ram Fam took part in this years TEDxURI event alongside members of the Rhode Island community. Photos by Nora Lewis. Eight Speakers move Audience with their thought provoking ideas in the second annual TEDxURI by Theresa Brown and Kayla Michaud “The impulse to act is the catalyst for positive change,” media…
(Left to right) Justine Gomes, Shannon Racz, Thomas Mowry, and Carolyn Conti visit Ocean Tides School as part of the J-term Criminal Justice Program. Photo courtesy of Judy Van Wyk. This past winter break, nine University of Rhode Island students accompanied a professor in visiting Ocean Tides Inc. and Tides Family Services to learn more…
Director Annie Russell trains students and faculty on what it means to be an ally and create a “safe zone” for those in the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by Anna Meassick. The University of Rhode Island’s Gender and Sexuality Center has organized its sixteenth annual Safe Zone Blitz Week, which will be held from Feb. 25…
Courtney Sheridan (center) poses for a photo with members of the Butler family after receiving the Terry Butler Memorial Scholarship. Photo courtesy of Courtney Sheridan. Courtney Sheridan, a senior at the University of Rhode Island, was awarded the Terry Butler Memorial Scholarship at the Men’s Basketball game on Feb. 16. Terry Butler was the former…
Professor Earline Ferguson introduces a documentary to her students, providing them with background information. Photo by Anna Meassick. University of Rhode Island Professor Dr. Earline “Rae” Ferguson has had such an interesting life — someone should write a book about it, which is exactly what she’s doing. Ferguson’s memoir will focus on her years as…
Professor Jessica Adams poses alongside student Noah Tilton as students direct them in muscle and joint movements. Photo by Anna Meassick. Alaska native and University of Rhode Island anatomy professor, Jess Adams, has lived and taught all over the country but is “glad to be here.” Adams has a passion for teaching and aims to…
by Leah Crowley and Julia Moro The University of Rhode Island has recently received significant national recognition in multiple competitive academic areas, partially due to the unique programs offered on campus. URI ranked particularly high for two very notable scholarships. According to a URI press release, “URI ranks 11th in the nation for the total…