Despite the enrollment rate at the University continuing to grow, Enrollment Services says sufficient classroom space is not a concern. There are 105 general assignment classroom spaces available for use at URI. These are classrooms that are not designated for a specific department’s use. In addition, space is available at 210 Flagg Road, Keaney Gymnasium,…
Photo by Sarah Vinci| The espresso machine in The 193 Coffee Shop broke suddenly last year, limiting the amount of drinks served by the cafe. The 193 Coffeehouse, a student-run cafe in the Memorial Union, is raising money to buy a new espresso machine that broke last year. On the second floor of the Union,…
Influenza vaccinations are being offered to the students of the University of Rhode Island at multiple locations across campus. According to the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 200,000 people are hospitalized from the flu each year, exemplifying the importance of getting vaccinated to protect yourself and others. “Everyone should get the flu shot, it’s…
This upcoming weekend, the University of Rhode Island will host its second annual Alumni and Family Weekend, allowing community members, family and alumni to reunite. To start the weekend off, URI President David Dooley will be in Edward’s Auditorium from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the President’s Welcome and Reception. Seating is limited, and…
The University of Rhode Island’s Gender and Sexuality Center and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance will be hosting a celebration for National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 on the quad. Each year, millions of LGBTQ Americans celebrate National Coming Out Day to honor their identities and take pride in themselves. Coming Out Day is…
Photo by Anna Meassick The University of Rhode Island plans to move forward with the renovation of the second and third floor of Ranger Hall and will begin within the upcoming weeks. In March of 2016, the Harrington School of Communication and Media finished phase one of construction on Ranger Hall and celebrated the opening…
The University of Rhode Island, the Providence Journal and Rhode Island Public Radio will be holding gubernatorial debates and senatorial debates at the Kingston campus later this month. The gubernatorial debate will be held on Monday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m at Edwards Auditorium. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gina Raimondo, Republican challenger Allan Fung, Moderate candidate…
This weeks meeting of the University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate included the swearing in of new Senators and several bill passages. New Senators sworn in during the meeting included: Nina Padro, Jay Rumas, Ryan, Menard, Daniel P. Baglini and Annabel Cimbal. They were elected as At-Large Representatives. Thomas McGrath was elected as an On-Campus…
Photo by Anna Meassick Thursday, Oct. 4 At 3:33 p.m., there was a motor vehicle stop made on Plains Road. An arrest was made on a warrant. Friday, Oct. 5 At 2:21 a.m., an open door/window was reported at Keaney Gymnasium. An officer deemed it clear at 2:51 a.m. At 1:24 p.m., a medical emergency…
The small town of Schoharie in upstate New York is in shock after 20 people were killed in a limousine accident on Saturday including the driver, all 17 passengers and two pedestrians. The New York Times has reported that this is the “deadliest U.S. accident in 9 years.” The limousine was seen speeding down a…