The University of Rhode Island was blanketed by a winter storm that severely affected the Kingston campus over this past weekend. Winter Storm Kenan hit Rhode Island the night of Jan. 28 around 11:30 p.m., causing URI to prepare for an estimated 12 to 20 inches of snow, torrential winds, and coastal flooding. Flurries began…
Former presidential speechwriter shares experiences, advice Empowered women, empower women. PHOTO CREDIT: UN System Staff College The University of Rhode Island kicked off its Women in Leadership Series on Tuesday, Jan. 25 with a seminar by businesswoman and URI Trustee Christine Heenan. The event was hosted by Ann Weston, the senior program manager for the…
On Monday, the University of Rhode Island announced that it will require all students, faculty and staff to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for next semester. All URI community members will have to show proof of their vaccination status by Jan. 24, the same day that classes begin for the spring 2022…
A look into end-of-year professor performance rating system At the end of every semester at the University of Rhode Island, students are asked to take IDEA Surveys, but many do not know just how their survey responses change their classroom. The Individual Development and Educational Assessment (IDEA) is a survey system that URI implemented to…
The recent Campus Climate Survey conducted at the University of Rhode Island showed a level of discontent with the climate at URI from faculty and students alike. Of all the subgroups, faculty made up the smallest percentage of survey respondents at 11 percent. Kathleen McIntyre, associate director of the honors program and assistant professor of…
Viral TikTok exposes mold in Weldin Hall Black mold raises concerns among some URI students living in residence halls. GRAPHIC CREDIT: Elizabeth Wong A recent trend on TikTok has been warning people about symptoms that may seem like signs of a common cold but could actually be signs of living with or near black mold….
Fine Arts classes set to move to Pastore Hall next Fall, as renovations continue in the Fine Arts Center. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese During the fall 2022 semester, fine arts classes will be moved to Pastore Hall while the Fine Arts Center (FAC) undergoes renovations. The FAC has completed phase one of construction, which included…
Gubernatorial candidate Seth Magaziner visits University Seth Maganizer, the current General Treasurer of Rhode Island, talks to students about his plans to run for governor. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer The current General Treasurer of Rhode Island Seth Magaziner is running as the 2022 Governor of Rhode Island on the foundation of improving education, making the…
Event discusses importance, healing of ocean To wrap up the Fall semester Honors Colloquium, Wallace J. Nichols speaks about reevaluating our relationship to the oceans. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutryrina For the ninth and final time, The University of Rhode Island held its honors colloquium on the ocean and sustaining our shores entitled “An Ocean State…
Event attended by a university president for first time President Marc Parlange attends the LGBTQIA+ Town Hall and makes statements about campus diversity and inclusion. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The LGBTQIA+ Town Hall, organized annually by the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC), has taken place since February 2012, but never with the president of the…