In order to combat the spread of COVID-19 while still providing students with meals, the University of Rhode Island has made significant changes to dining services around campus. Due to restrictions and safety guidelines, all of the dining options are to-go and students must follow guidelines and safety regulations when inside and outside of the…
Social Justice and Inclusion Micro-credential now being offered to staff, faculty and affiliates Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Mary Grace Almandrez, helped organize a series of diversity modules for URI staff. Photo from Web.uri.edu The Office of Community, Equity and Diversity (CED) launched the Social Justice and Inclusion (SJ&I) Micro-credential in July…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate held a short meeting yesterday and passed one resolution. The resolution, introduced by Instruments Committee Chair Christopher Bove, called for the Senate to express condolences for the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last Friday at the age of 87. The bill expressly mentioned…
URI biomedical engineers create PPE for health workers The University of Rhode Island’s biomedical engineering department helped produce much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping save lives across Rhode Island. When students were sent home in the spring 2020 semester, Dr. Kunal Mankodiya, associate professor of electrical, computer and biomedical engineering, and…
The College of Arts and Sciences has created one-credit classes to teach students about COVID-19 and racial injustice. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences recently created a variety of innovative, one-credit courses for the fall semester, addressing racial justice issues and COVID-19. The idea to develop one-credit…
Three Greek houses at the University of Rhode Island are in quarantine after members tested positive, according to a release put out by the University. One sorority house had three members test positive, another had two members test positive and a fraternity house had one member test positive. The students who tested positive are in…
Robert L. Carothers Library is open for students to use with COVID-19 guidelines. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. The Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons has made changes for social distancing and sanitation to ensure that students have safe access to its resources in-person and online. From seating arrangements to sanitizer stations, the library has…
The University of Rhode Island’s annual budget took a hit due to COVID-19, which could force leadership to utilize other funding sources to maintain operations. The University’s final financial statement remains indefinite due to the dynamics of COVID-19. The absence of a state budget has widely affected the University’s financial plan and spending for the…
Students attend counseling sessions remotely due to the COVID-19 regulations. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s Counseling Center has been forced to hold most appointments remotely due to social distancing guidelines and halted the construction of its new building. Services such as teletherapy and online group therapy are available to URI students…
International Studies and Diplomacy Program, as well as the International Engineering Program, are working hard to make sure sure students in the program graduate within a reasonable time. Graphic from pixabay.com. With COVID-19 restricting the ability of universities to study abroad, the University of Rhode Island’s International Studies and Diplomacy (ISD) Program, as well as…