University to begin search process for new Vice President of Student Affairs After almost six years serving as head of student affairs, Kathy Collins has left URI’s community. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu After serving nearly six years as the Vice President of Student Affairs, Kathy Collins is leaving the University of Rhode Island to pursue a…
To educate the community on safety regulations, Tootell Aquatic Center organizes Water and Ice safety day. PHOTO CREDIT: Campus Recreation The University of Rhode Island held its annual ice safety day in Tootell Aquatic Center, where they teach kids and parents about being safe around ice during the winter months. According to aquatics specialist Cindy…
This week in Student Senate: Ellen Reynolds, the interim vice president of the Division of Student Affairs, assistant vice president for Student Health and Wellness and director of Health Services, talked about the mask mandate, housing services and dining service for the upcoming fall 2022 semester and the Senate recognized the Korean Student Association. After…
OLLI URI focuses is working to make the Kingston campus more inclusive for people of all ages. PHOTO CREDIT: web.uri.edu/olli/ The University of Rhode Island’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) has committed itself to a global networking program to engage older adults in academia, making Kingston a community for all ages. Beth Leconte, executive director…
This week from the Senate chamber: Swearing in new Director of Operations and Vice Presidents, Passing of Bills. In the final Student Senate meeting before the certification of their current elections, the Senate planned on continuing the discussions regarding new mask guidelines. However, things changed as the University announced Wednesday morning that masks will now…
The University of Rhode Island Faculty Senate met for the fifth time in the academic year on Feb. 24 to discuss the 2022-2023 faculty senate vice-presidential election, discuss possible changes to academic policies and curriculums and hold a forum on the mask mandate policy. Executive committee member Bahram Nassersharif was elected the vice president of…
University recognizes National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Campus recreation recognizes National Eating disorder awareness week by covering mirrors in studios. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor “Inside out week” is a time to recognize what your body can do for you, and how you feel, rather than focusing on how you look, according to…
Inaugural QTPOC Gala features keynote speaker D.L. Stewart To encourage a more diverse community on campus, Dialogues on Diversity are being implemented for both students and faculty. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The Gender and Sexuality Center and the Multicultural Student Services Center held the inaugural Queer and Transgender People of Color (QTPOC) Black History Month Gala…
The keynote speaker for the annual LGBTQ+ symposium this March will be T. Wise. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On March 23, the University of Rhode Island will host its 27th annual LGBTQ+ Symposium, where T. Wise, a transgender writer, educator, performer and social justice activist, will speak about his life experiences and…
After 40 or more years of service, some University faculty and staff were honored by the Lifetime Service Society. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island honored 23 University employees and inducted them into the Lifetime Service Society, a club that honors those who have worked for the University for 40 or more years….