Political Science Department holds panel to educate the community The political science department at the University of Rhode Island hosted a panel to educate students about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. On March 23, the URI political science department held the event, entitled “Russia-Ukraine Virtual Panel: What Comes Next?” Ashlea Rundlett, an assistant professor of political science…
Pharmacy students at URI now have access to virtual reality equipment to get first-hand experience with their studies. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy has added Virtual Reality (VR) to its curriculum to help students understand the human body and pharmaceuticals. Bongsup Cho, a pharmacy professor at URI, mentioned that…
The University removed its mask mandates for non-academic and non-research settings at the end of last week. PHOTO CREDIT: www.lexingtonky.gov On March 2, the University of Rhode Island announced that it would be loosening its mask mandate policies starting on March 4, in accordance with the CDC and Rhode Island state guidelines. The new mandate…
The Center for the Humanities at the University of Rhode Island is working to continue to recognize the slave trade root history. PHOTO CREDIT: Newportri.com Rhode Island’s association with the slave trade has been historically overlooked, but modern-day advocates are dedicated to raising awareness through education. The Center for the Humanities at the University of…
Earl Smith leaves behind a legacy of kindness, justice URI community loses beloved faculty member, Earl Smith III. PHOTO CREDIT: Nora Lewis On Tuesday, March 1, the University of Rhode Island lost a beloved and long-time community member, Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Earl N. Smith III. He leaves behind a…
URI recently hired Joseph Majeika as the new recycling and solid waste coordinator. PHOTO CREDIT: www.ecoenclose.com COVID-19 has slowed down the University of Rhode Island’s recycling practices, but University Facilities Operations are focused on educating the URI community about being more environmentally friendly. David Lamb, director of facilities operations, said that COVID-19 has created more…
To help create connections between military and non-military students, the Student Veterans Organization and the gaming club hosts a game night. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) and the Gaming Club held a gaming night on Friday as a way to create a bond between student veterans and non-military undergraduate students at the…
Fourth-year biological and environmental sciences doctoral candidate Elaine Shen in the field with a fish. PHOTO CREDIT: Sarah O’Sullivan In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, I sat down and interviewed three women from the University of Rhode Island to highlight how they became STEM researchers and what inspires them to continue their…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate closed its election last Wednesday after two days of voting for positions including next year’s president. According to at-large senator William Rider, the election was a success in terms of technology but it had a low turnout. “Our voting mechanism was good,” Rider said. “Voter turnout is a…
The Women’s Center and Gender and women’s studies department hosts a panel for women to share their story. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The University of Rhode Island held its International Women’s Day Panel on Tuesday, March 8 to commemorate the celebration that has been recognized in the U.S. for over a century. …