Artists to continue “creating magic” in renovated space Tuesday’s bond referendum will give the URI Fine Arts Center a much-needed upgrade. Photo by James McIntosh. During Tuesday’s special referendum election, Rhode Island voters approved seven bond questions worth $400 million, related to developing projects throughout the state. Question One on the ballot grants $107.3 million…
Speakers to discuss climate change Local journalist Margie O’Brien recently participated in an event with URI’s Women in Business organization. Photo from golocalprov.com The 2021 TEDxURI will include two fully-virtual shows with numerous speakers covering the topic of “decoding the language of climate.” The TEDxURI event, which takes place every year at the University of…
The Student Senate passed a resolution recommending the Senate’s on-campus housing waitlist priority during this week’s meeting. Instruments Committee Chair Christopher Bove and Moderator Caleb Hilyard introduced a resolution to announce the Student Senate’s recommendation for a new housing waitlist priority due to the changes made recently by the Department of Housing and Residential Life….
On Feb. 16, staff from the American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS) hosted an event with alumni of the AIFS program focused on maintaining healthy habits, mentally and physically, while abroad. AIFS is one of the leading third-party abroad programs in the world, offering programs for students in both college and high school, according to…
Housing and Residential Life manages dorm life during pandemic Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, URI is making changes to its housing policies and plans. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s on-campus housing arrangements during COVID-19 have altered both annual budgets and plans, affecting the future of residential life. URI’s Housing and Residential…
With the 2021 spring semester now in full swing, University of Rhode Island seniors are still waiting for information about this year’s graduation and commencement ceremony. Vaccine rollout scheduling is still undetermined, which has been a problem for URI’s event committee. The committee remains unsure of what to do to satisfy students while keeping the…
Campus crime report gives crime statistics for 2019 Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. The University of Rhode Island police department has released their yearly Clery Act Report, containing new information on crimes committed at the University over the previous year. The Clery Act Report, which compares on-campus crimes in 2019 to those committed in previous years,…
History and importance of women, youth, minority votes The 19th Amendment was passed 102 years ago, but the importance of the vote is the same a century later. Graphic by Alison Carpino. The University of Rhode Island Suffrage Centennial Committee is hosting “Getting Out the Vote,” a virtual seminar that will examine modern efforts to…
The URI Corner Store is the primary on-campus convenience store. Photo by Greg Clark. Following a survey conducted this past semester, the University of Rhode Island’s Corner Store, located inside Hope Commons, has increased its stock of fresh fruits, vegetables and bread, among other pantry items. These changes came with an increase in business from…
The optometrist office in the Memorial Union basement has closed, becoming the latest victim of the pandemic. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. After 15 years of business, the University Optometrist located in the Memorial Student Union at the University of Rhode Island has closed due to “changing times,” creating space for Student Veteran resources to expand….