Much of yesterday’s Student Senate meeting focused on how to prevent large gatherings of students at the University of Rhode Island, in order to meet social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President for Student Affairs Kathy Collins visited the meeting to speak about the various students on-campus who have been caught gathering in…
Author Bina Venkataraman explained why it’s important to plan for future personal and societal success during a Zoom seminar on Sept. 30. The event was held to promote Venkataraman’s book, “The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age.” Through her research and writing of her book, Venkataraman found that planning for the long-term future…
Fresh Check Day encourages students to assess their mental health. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The University of Rhode Island’s fifth-annual Fresh Check Day in honor of mental health awareness will be held this year, but students can expect a virtual, and just as interactive experience. The event, scheduled for Oct. 14, has previously taken place…
The COVID positivity rate is staying stable. Photo by Siobhan Richards. For this week’s update, we talked with administrators about what happens when the positivity rate rises, the importance of daily health assessments and more. Here’s what they had to say. Test-positive rate remains fairly stable The test-positive rate at the University has lingered between…
English department unveils new undergraduate curriculum Students majoring in English can now focus on literature or creative writing. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. After two years in the making, the University of Rhode Island’s English department introduced its new, modernized undergraduate major curriculum this semester. Students are now able to choose between two English major tracks:…
Actress, comedian and writer Maysoon Zayid discussed disability and entertainment in this week’s Honors Colloquium. Photo from uri.edu. “In the oppression Olympics, I would win a gold medal,” Maysoon Zayid said at this week’s Honors Colloquium lecture. “I’m Palestinian, I’m Muslim, I’m a woman of color, I’m disabled and I live in New Jersey. If…
Campus tours have been on hold, leaving the typically-busy Welcome Center nearly empty. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. After careful consideration, the Welcome Center at the University of Rhode Island put student-led, on-campus tours and admissions events on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Director of the Campus Visit Experience Erin Earle and tour guide coordinators…
New federal changes to Title IX policy regarding sexual assault will call for disciplinary hearings, the possibility of cross examination of the complainant and accused and will only cover cases that occur on-campus. On Aug. 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education implemented its new Title IX guidelines for sexual harassment. While Title IX itself…
The University of Rhode Island Honors Program kicked off its annual Honors Colloquium via YouTube on Tuesday with a discussion on why disability is highly stigmatized by society. To coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act, this year’s theme is “Disability in the 21st Century.” Each talk will cover contemporary issues…
University announces campaign to raise $250 million by 2024. The URI foundation is raising money to improve student life on campus. Photo By Ethan Pellegrino. The University of Rhode Island Foundation recently announced a major campaign to raise $250 million by 2024 to further develop student life, campus programs and faculty research. The campaign, “Big…