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War Stories: Ww-Ii Veterans Share On The Ground Experiences, Melissa A. Patricio Dec 2013

War Stories: Ww-Ii Veterans Share On The Ground Experiences, Melissa A. Patricio

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In a race against time, Thanasi Metropoulos '13 preserves a piece of WW-II history in the East Bay.


Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar Dec 2013

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates.


Leadership Program Leads Alum To Pursue Book, Harvard, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee Dec 2013

Leadership Program Leads Alum To Pursue Book, Harvard, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

“This program changed everything for me because it gave me self confidence in my skills and abilities,” says Otis, who now oversees leadership development programs for a major organization


Alumni Recognized By Sigma Alpha Iota, Tia Patsavas Dec 2013

Alumni Recognized By Sigma Alpha Iota, Tia Patsavas

News and Events

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Making A Difference As Mr. Rwu Contestants, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Dec 2013

Making A Difference As Mr. Rwu Contestants, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Mr. RWU pageant raises over $16,000 this year for Hasbro Children’s Hospital.


Evolution In Real Time: Studying Marine Viruses In Mount Hope Bay, Jill Rodrigues Oct 2013

Evolution In Real Time: Studying Marine Viruses In Mount Hope Bay, Jill Rodrigues

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Faculty-student collaborative research examines the evolution of marine viruses.


Homecoming 2013 Booklet, Taylor University Oct 2013

Homecoming 2013 Booklet, Taylor University

Homecoming & Family Weekend

No abstract provided.


Reinventing The Written Word In Found Poetry, Leah Catania Oct 2013

Reinventing The Written Word In Found Poetry, Leah Catania

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Cut-and-paste and erasure creations render new poetic works from familiar texts.


“Breaking Bad” Family Values: Survival And The Slippery Slope, Alexandria Wojtanowski Oct 2013

“Breaking Bad” Family Values: Survival And The Slippery Slope, Alexandria Wojtanowski

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RWU faculty deconstruct, analyze AMC’s hit show about a man driven to drug dealing in the name of family – without spoilers!


Alumnus Honored By White House As 'Champion Of Change', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2013

Alumnus Honored By White House As 'Champion Of Change', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Joseph McKenna '11 awarded for his success empowering Texas youths with emergency preparedness skills.


For Graduate Education Alumna, Rhode Island ‘Teacher Of The Year’ Kudos, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2013

For Graduate Education Alumna, Rhode Island ‘Teacher Of The Year’ Kudos, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Business and computer education teacher now contending for National Teacher of the Year.


Cpc Feasibility Study Lauded As Bristol Lands Funds For Maritime Center, Melissa A. Patricio Sep 2013

Cpc Feasibility Study Lauded As Bristol Lands Funds For Maritime Center, Melissa A. Patricio

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R.I. Sen. Jack Reed announces $861,000 Boating Infrastructure Grant to convert Bristol’s historic Naval Armory into a destination for transient boaters.


Rwu Lends A Helping Hand, Jill Rodrigues Aug 2013

Rwu Lends A Helping Hand, Jill Rodrigues

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Ninth Annual Community Connections engages incoming students with a day of service.


Recipient Of The 2013 Alumni Trailblazer Award, B. Scott Gaudi '91 Jul 2013

Recipient Of The 2013 Alumni Trailblazer Award, B. Scott Gaudi '91

Alumni Trailblazer Award

Dr. B. Scott Gaudi is an internationally acclaimed astronomer who has been involved with the discovery of nearly two dozen extrasolar planets. In 2008, Dr. Gaudi received worldwide media attention for leading a team of 69 international astronomers in the discovery of a “scaled-down” Solar System. This discovery, published in the journal Science, implies that Solar Systems similar to ours might be common throughout the Galaxy. Dr. Gaudi is an associate professor in the Department of Astronomy at Ohio State University. He was awarded the Helen B. Warner Prize for “significant contribution to observational or theoretical astronomy” by the American …


Recipient Of The 2013 Alumni Distinguished Leadership Award, Gretchen E. Green '92 Jul 2013

Recipient Of The 2013 Alumni Distinguished Leadership Award, Gretchen E. Green '92

Alumni Distinguished Leadership Award

Dr. Gretchen E. Green is a physician leader who brings a combined focus on science and society to benefit her patients, fellow physicians, and the US population at large through her role as vice chair of the National Women’s History Museum Board of Directors. Currently an attending radiologist at Greensboro Radiology in North Carolina, Dr. Green has been actively involved in advocacy for women physicians and patients through research since graduating from IMSA. Dr. Green advocates for women undergoing breast imaging and obstetrical ultrasound, using her expertise as a radiologist and her background on the societal impact of imaging technology. …


Recipient Of The 2013 Alumni Distinguished Leadership Award, Kathleen Plinske '97 Jul 2013

Recipient Of The 2013 Alumni Distinguished Leadership Award, Kathleen Plinske '97

Alumni Distinguished Leadership Award

Dr. Kathleen Plinske is a distinguished educational leader with a passion for providing access to higher education to traditionally disadvantaged students. At a young age of 32, Dr. Plinske serves as President of Valencia College’s Osceola and Lake Nona Campuses in Kissimmee and Orlando, Florida. Dr. Plinske is responsible for all academic, administrative and fiscal leadership of the campuses, and was responsible for overseeing the development of a new $45 million, 150,000 square foot building at the Osceola Campus. Recently named as the top community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute, the Osceola Campus serves 12,000 students per …


Recipient Of The 2013 Alumni Titan Award, Dwan Lamar Prude '97 Jul 2013

Recipient Of The 2013 Alumni Titan Award, Dwan Lamar Prude '97

Alumni Titan Award

Dwan LaMar Prude has unselfishly, tirelessly and graciously shared his time, talents and Titan spirit with the IMSA community. From his strategic guidance to his mentorship of students, Prude’s dedication and commitment advances IMSA’s mission and work at every level. He has been a servant leader as he promotes IMSA, our PROMISE Programs, and the benefits of attending the Academy with great pride, passion and confidence. In 2012, Prude served as IMSA’s Convocation Speaker, kicking off the school year with a rousing and heartfelt speech that left students inspired for the new school year. That summer, he dedicated time to …


Alumni Weekend, In Words And Images, Leah Catania Jun 2013

Alumni Weekend, In Words And Images, Leah Catania

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Even a tropical storm and coastal flooding couldn’t keep Roger Williams alumni from their treasured summer tradition.


Checking In With… Marine Biology Alumnus Bill Geraghty ’78, Brian E. Clark Jun 2013

Checking In With… Marine Biology Alumnus Bill Geraghty ’78, Brian E. Clark

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Oyster gardening initiative prompts memories from longtime supporter of Marine and Natural Sciences.


For Class Of 2013 Grads, An Entreaty To Follow In The Footsteps Of Roger Williams, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2013

For Class Of 2013 Grads, An Entreaty To Follow In The Footsteps Of Roger Williams, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Author and historian John Barry, other speakers encourage students to honor the legacy of the university’s namesake in the years to come.


Means To Her Dreams, Jill Rodrigues May 2013

Means To Her Dreams, Jill Rodrigues

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ILA scholar Bre’Anna Metts-Nixon ’13 encourages students to pursue higher education in spite of life’s challenges.


A Passion For People, Public Health, Kaleigh Wilson May 2013

A Passion For People, Public Health, Kaleigh Wilson

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Emily D'Iorio '13 parlays her major and penchant for helping others into a graduate school acceptance to pursue a public health career.


From The Lab To The Stage, Jenna Mulvey May 2013

From The Lab To The Stage, Jenna Mulvey

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Biology major Samantha Casale details the honor of singing the national anthem at this year’s Commencement Ceremony.


The Power Of Youth, Jill Rodrigues May 2013

The Power Of Youth, Jill Rodrigues

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With a diploma fresh in hand, Laura Dushkin ’13 heads for Costa Rica to inspire youth leadership through community development and conservation projects.


Building A Path To Education And Employment, Jill Rodrigues May 2013

Building A Path To Education And Employment, Jill Rodrigues

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As RWU's first LAB graduate awaits his degree on May 18, construction management major Elsch Maisoh reflects on the major building projects he has managed and professional awards he has earned working with Gilbane Building Company.


Rwu Students Continue Success In Student Advertising Competition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2013

Rwu Students Continue Success In Student Advertising Competition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Interdisciplinary team scores second-place win for project-based course work.


Designing Seniors, Jill Rodrigues May 2013

Designing Seniors, Jill Rodrigues

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Graphic Design Senior Showcase highlights senior majors’ portfolios for campus community.


Innovative And Traditional Journalism Nets Students National, Regional Awards, Jill Rodrigues May 2013

Innovative And Traditional Journalism Nets Students National, Regional Awards, Jill Rodrigues

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The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes HawkTheVote Media Lab for live election field reporting; The Hawks’ Herald lands four regional awards in same contest.


How To Hold A Press Conference, Jill Rodrigues May 2013

How To Hold A Press Conference, Jill Rodrigues

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Media relations students gain real-world experience by staging a mock press conference to address recent issues at Carnival Cruise Lines.


Dominican Celebrates Reunion Weekend 2013, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee Apr 2013

Dominican Celebrates Reunion Weekend 2013, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

The Class of 1963 celebrated its 50th anniversary reunion at the Golden Circle Reception and Dinner in the Garden Room in Edgehill Mansion on Friday