URI Campus Police Officers Erica Vieira and Mike Viola pose with police dogs Figero (left) and Trigger (right). Photo by James McIntosh. Thursday, February 20 At 8:46 a.m. there was a report of vandalism at the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons on Lippitt Road. A police report was filed. At 3:32 p.m. a…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate discussed bills at length, chose an interim representative for their designated board of trustees position and discussed issues with the ongoing elections during their meeting yesterday. The bill that caused the most controversy on the floor called for the passage of a new First Amendment to the Student…
Gender and women’s studies professor Jody Lisberger spoke about nuclear waste’s impact on ecology and gender on Tuesday night as part of a colloquium series. The Dana Shugar Colloquium is held once or twice a semester and acknowledges scholarly talent, contributes to the community and supports dialogue. At the event, Lisberger presented research about the…
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…
The University of Rhode Island’s Department of Housing and Residential Life (HRL) will add two new Living and Learning Communities (LLC) next year; one for natural sciences and mathematics majors, and another for social and behavioral science majors. LLCs are on-campus communities that group students with the same or similar majors in the same residential…
The University of Rhode Island’s latest program in the College of Business will help working professionals obtain a doctorate in business administration (D.B.A.) through three years of blended online and in-person study. Unlike other graduate programs, the program is not designed for students fresh out of undergraduate study. Instead, the program will last nine semesters…
The Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (OATL) is spreading awareness about the importance of multiculturalism in the classroom at the University of Rhode Island. During a discussion held on Friday, Feb. 14, OATL discussed how to teach international students in better ways as well as how to emphasize the roles of culture…
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…
Forensic Scientist Jessi T. Brown speaks about the evolution of DNA analysis in law enforcement. Photo by James McIntosh. On crime television shows, DNA analysis takes place in a matter of seconds by a computer. In reality, DNA analysis can take months to do and is done by humans. That is why forensic scientist Jessi…