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. …
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…