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The University of Rhode Island is currently designing and developing a new integrated health, wellness and counseling center in hopes of serving the University of Rhode Island’s student body with physical and mental health services and education. Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Collins and Student Health and Wellness Director Ellen Reynolds are working together,…
Dr. Anne C. Bailey gives the keynote speech as part of Black History Month at URI. Photo by Greg Clark. A future of America told through the struggle of slavery “Of course I’m a historian, but I also consider myself a storyteller,” Dr. Anne C. Bailey said. “At the end of the day, I tell…
This semester, some URI students are getting their first look at Brightspace, which will replace Sakai in full in the Fall of 2020. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island began rolling out the Brightspace learning management system (LMS) this semester, giving the University its first look at Sakai’s replacement in action. URI…
The Rhode Island Rams are an NCAA Tournament team, at least for now. While a Saturday overtime loss on the road against Davidson might have moved URI closer to the “bubble,” Rhody went to the wire Wednesday night in the Bronx, but ultimately were able to defeat the Fordham Rams, 76-75. Coming off a tough…
Disabilities are more visible and accepted than ever today, but they can also be invisible and stigmatized. Because of this historic stigmatization, the Fall 2020 Honors Colloquium will address the topic of Challenging Expectations: Disability in the 21st Century. The Honors Colloquium, which is in its 57th year, is overseen by Lynne Derbyshire, director of…
Photo courtesy of URI Theatre’s website. When the lights dim in J Studio, audiences may think they walked into a rave as strobe lights fill the intimate space and Martin Garrix’s “Animals” blasts. But when the dialogue begins, it quickly becomes clear that you’re in for a night of Shakespeare. The University of Rhode Island’s…
The top applicants for the position of Chief Diversity Officer conduct open forums to connect with the community. Photo by Greg Clark. After a national search, the University of Rhode Island hosted community forums with the final three candidates for the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) position on campus this week. The CDO position is an…
Student Senate Presidential Candidates Joseph Lachance and Austyn Ramsey participate in an open debate. Photo by James McIntosh. Student Senate presidential candidates and their running mates discussed issues such as mental health, sustainability and diversity at Tuesday night’s presidential debate. In his opening statement, presidential candidate Joseph LaChance, who currently serves as the Senate’s director…
After a critical external review, the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity will establish a new University Diversity Council (UDC) in lieu of individualized commissions. Last January, a team of college administrators dedicated to diversity from across the country evaluated the University of Rhode Island’s performance regarding diversity initiatives. The report recommended that the University…
The University of Rhode Island will commemorate the 400th anniversary since the start of slavery this month in celebration of Black History Month, featuring keynote speakers and artistic performances. The first event of the month was a panel discussion titled Slavery’s Long Shadow, by URI scholars Dr. Norman Barber, a lecturer in Africana studies; Dr….