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American Red Cross Partners With Rwu Students For 100 Years Of Service Campaign, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2016

American Red Cross Partners With Rwu Students For 100 Years Of Service Campaign, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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As part of a Community Partnerships Project, students create traveling exhibit that celebrates 100 years of service led by the Rhode Island chapter.


Students Capture Third Place In Student Advertising Competition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2016

Students Capture Third Place In Student Advertising Competition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Interdisciplinary team scores third-place seat for project-based course work.


Earth Fest Promises Environmentally Friendly Fun On Campus, Nadine M. Hapst Apr 2016

Earth Fest Promises Environmentally Friendly Fun On Campus, Nadine M. Hapst

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Following the launch of a Conservation Corps to address climate change through reforestation, the annual Earth Day celebration continues to build on efforts at RWU with a day of environmental-education activities.


Danielle Lavoie ’18 Named An Noaa 2016 Hollings Scholar, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2016

Danielle Lavoie ’18 Named An Noaa 2016 Hollings Scholar, Jill Rodrigues

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Sophomore marine biology major selected for prestigious national scholarship and full-time summer internship in a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research lab.


Marine Biology Faculty Member Contributes Veterinary Expertise, Amy Dunkle Apr 2016

Marine Biology Faculty Member Contributes Veterinary Expertise, Amy Dunkle

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With deep expertise in aquatic veterinary science, Roxanna Smolowitz continues to lead research investigating the health or disease of marine animals.


Students Engineer Solution To Public Health Issue In Dominican Republic, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2016

Students Engineer Solution To Public Health Issue In Dominican Republic, Jill Rodrigues

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Student chapter of Engineers Without Borders dispatches to rural village to build invention that replaces open-fire cooking.


Students Embark On Stay Break To Help Address Food Needs In Ri Communities, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2016

Students Embark On Stay Break To Help Address Food Needs In Ri Communities, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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A group of 17 students embark on the University’s first Stay Break to help local nonprofits address prevalent community issues.


From The Depths Of History, Early Women Sailors Surface In Student Research Project, Sabrina Polin Feb 2016

From The Depths Of History, Early Women Sailors Surface In Student Research Project, Sabrina Polin

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History majors partner with Herreshoff Marine Museum on new exhibit.


School Of Law Honors 2016 Champions For Justice, Michael M. Bowden Feb 2016

School Of Law Honors 2016 Champions For Justice, Michael M. Bowden

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Judge Judith Colenback Savage, Dena Castricone ’98, ’02L and the Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island are honored as Champions for Justice in supporting public interest law.


New Social Media Tool Celebrates, Publicizes Student Achievements, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jan 2016

New Social Media Tool Celebrates, Publicizes Student Achievements, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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University completes full-scale rollout of Merit Pages to allow students to share successes with media, employers, family and more.


Students Venture To The Dominican Republic For Scholarship, Service, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jan 2016

Students Venture To The Dominican Republic For Scholarship, Service, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Faculty-led study abroad trip focuses on public health and social justice via community immersion and volunteer opportunities with the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children.


In Central Falls, A Bold Design Signals A Bright Future, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Dec 2015

In Central Falls, A Bold Design Signals A Bright Future, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Graphic design students from RWU team with city officials to create a modern, bold brand identity that also embraces the community’s history.


Under Cover: The Art Of The Book With Rwu Librarians Lindsey Gumb And Heidi Benedict, Melissa Patricio Nov 2015

Under Cover: The Art Of The Book With Rwu Librarians Lindsey Gumb And Heidi Benedict, Melissa Patricio

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Creative Writing students go behind the pages to learn the basics of bookbinding.


Full Steam Ahead: Education Students Develop Custom Exhibit Proposals For Herreshoff Marine Museum, Sabrina Polin Nov 2015

Full Steam Ahead: Education Students Develop Custom Exhibit Proposals For Herreshoff Marine Museum, Sabrina Polin

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Interactive exhibits combine sailing basics with lessons in science, technology, engineering, art and math.


Rwu Student Team Captures Regional Design-Build Championship, Madison Reslow Oct 2015

Rwu Student Team Captures Regional Design-Build Championship, Madison Reslow

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For the second-year in a row, Architecture and Construction Management team is among eight regional winners in the National Design-Build Student Competition.


Fun, Functional Fabric: Saahp Students Sweep Competition In Fabric Structures Challenge, Sabrina Polin Oct 2015

Fun, Functional Fabric: Saahp Students Sweep Competition In Fabric Structures Challenge, Sabrina Polin

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Projects by architecture graduate students claim first, second and third at the Industrial Fabrics Association International’s Student Design Challenge.


Hawk On The High Seas: Emma Wightman ’17 To Sail Across The Atlantic With Sea Semester, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2015

Hawk On The High Seas: Emma Wightman ’17 To Sail Across The Atlantic With Sea Semester, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Upper-level science undergrads from across the country will investigate global climate change while aboard a 134-foot brigantine en route from the Canary Islands to St. Croix.


Rwu Arboretum A Reality As Campus Earns Accreditation, Jill Rodrigues Oct 2015

Rwu Arboretum A Reality As Campus Earns Accreditation, Jill Rodrigues

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Home to more than 30 species of native and specimen trees, the RWU campus becomes an internationally accredited arboretum.


Toward A Greater Good: In The Heart Of Providence, Celebrating Community-Engaged Projects, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2015

Toward A Greater Good: In The Heart Of Providence, Celebrating Community-Engaged Projects, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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On the heels of the 'Roger’s Revolution' launch, Community Engagement Celebration provides a glimpse into student and faculty work across Rhode Island.


Funny Business: Susan Bedusa ’01 Helms National Lampoon Documentary, Sabrina Polin Sep 2015

Funny Business: Susan Bedusa ’01 Helms National Lampoon Documentary, Sabrina Polin

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The moose out front should’ve told you – go see alumna Susan Bedusa’s new film, Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon.


Raising An “Amoeba Army” To Fight A Deadly Intestinal Parasite, Sabrina Polin Sep 2015

Raising An “Amoeba Army” To Fight A Deadly Intestinal Parasite, Sabrina Polin

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Senior biology and chemistry major Joshua Leitao investigates amebiasis via American Society of Microbiology research fellowship.


Gabelli School Of Business Senior Named Rhode Island Changemaker Fellow, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2015

Gabelli School Of Business Senior Named Rhode Island Changemaker Fellow, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Monica Canova selected for new fellowship program designed to integrate student leaders into Rhode Island’s entrepreneurship scene.


Architecture Students To Partner In Developing Citywide Arboretum, Jill Rodrigues Aug 2015

Architecture Students To Partner In Developing Citywide Arboretum, Jill Rodrigues

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The Newport Tree Society will collaborate with students to create citywide reforestation plans and to preserve existing tree canopies.


Law Professor, Alumna Lead City Year Board, Michael M. Bowden Aug 2015

Law Professor, Alumna Lead City Year Board, Michael M. Bowden

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Professor Andy Horwitz and Stephanie Federico ‘03 co-chair advisory board of City Year Providence, aiming to dramatically cut dropout rates.


Tradition Of Service Continues With Community Connections, Melissa A. Patricio Aug 2015

Tradition Of Service Continues With Community Connections, Melissa A. Patricio

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Freshmen glean new experiences, reap new skills from day of service.


Rwu Athletics Announces Fourth Class Of Athletics Hall Of Fame, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

Rwu Athletics Announces Fourth Class Of Athletics Hall Of Fame, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Four athletes, one coach and one team to be inducted, another athlete to receive special recognition at ceremony on Oct. 24.


Student Engineers From Rwu Capture Top Honors In Faa Competition, Marissa Downes, Brian E. Clark Jul 2015

Student Engineers From Rwu Capture Top Honors In Faa Competition, Marissa Downes, Brian E. Clark

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Two teams of students awarded for innovative aviation solutions to improve jetway lighting, runway debris removal.


Justice Breyer Cites Alumnus In Supreme Court Decision, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

Justice Breyer Cites Alumnus In Supreme Court Decision, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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In a sweeping dissent in a capital punishment case, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer cites Jesse Nason '02, '05L from 'Roger Williams School of Law Review.'


Alumni Awards Recognize Outstanding Service, Engagement And Success, Justin Wilder Jun 2015

Alumni Awards Recognize Outstanding Service, Engagement And Success, Justin Wilder

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'Hidden gems' honored, 370 alumni celebrated during 5th Annual Alumni Weekend.


Pro Bono Collaborative: Safe Passage Through Guardianship, Michael M. Bowden Jun 2015

Pro Bono Collaborative: Safe Passage Through Guardianship, Michael M. Bowden

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The PBC’s guardianship project brings together a hospital, a law firm, RWU Law students and the parents of disabled children – and helps them all.