The results of the first-ever Campus Climate Survey, conducted in March of 2021, was published on Oct. 7, revealing discrepancies in perspectives between groups in the University of Rhode Island’s climate. “In March of this year, we invited students, staff and faculty to participate in the University’s first-ever Campus Climate Survey,” Associate Vice President and…
University hosts panel discussion, walking tour on local history What lies underneath URI soil, comes with surprises and new findings of the land’s long history. PHOTO CREDIT: Leah Crowley Lorén Spears, director of the Tomaquag museum, greeted the audience that gathered in Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences last Saturday in her Indigenous language. …
Canadian professor focuses on ‘fish economics’ Fourth honors colloquium lecture focuses on the intersection of economics and our oceans. PHOTO CREDIT: Cont. Economics are key to understanding and aiding the future of fish and fisheries, and experts in this field are dedicated to working on ethically ensuring that future generations can nourish the relationship between…
New URI graduate program celebrated at “Frontiers in Quantum Computing” conference. Graphic Credit: Elizabeth Wong Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed spoke at the Frontiers in Quantum Computing Conference as the up and coming field of quantum computing has been added to the roster of master’s programs at the University of Rhode Island. This three-day conference,…
Student Senate performs check up on campus emergency phone systems. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer Last Thursday night, the University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate checked the functionality of the emergency phones on campus with their Blue Light Walk. The Blue Light Walk happens both semesters of the academic year to make sure that the blue…
URI Free Farmer’s Market is here! Its mission? For students to gain an increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer The URI Free Farmer’s Market returned to the Quad on Thursday, distributing fresh produce, nutrition information and wellness tips to the URI community. The farmer’s market, which was initially piloted in…
Students help bake challah bread URI Hillel Center sells challah bread baked by students to raise money for Sharsheret. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Challah is a staple Jewish bread that is said to represent many things, including sustenance from God, love, the 12 tribes of Israel and continuity. Hillel: The Jewish Student Center at the…
This week both in-person and online events celebrating the fifth annual National Day on Writing. GRAPHIC CREDIT: Elizabeth Wong The National Day on Writing was celebrated at the University of Rhode Island with events such as bracelet and collage making, as well as a social media conversation about language justice. This year marks the fifth…
Disability Services changes its name to Disability, Access, and Inclusion to better reflect values and goals. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu For those at the Office of Disability, Access, and Inclusion (DAI), there is a lot of significance in their namesake. The department was previously known as Disability Services for Students, and the name change became official…
Event provides stress relief activities for community Fresh Check Day encourages students to check in with themselves and relax on the quad. PHOTO CREDIT: Noah Tolentino The University of Rhode Island’s Quad was filled with therapy dogs, a petting zone filled with bunnies and the smashing of scales for Fresh Check Day. Held last Wednesday,…