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Mns Study: Live Coral Trade May Help Preserve Wild Reefs, Brian E. Clark Dec 2012

Mns Study: Live Coral Trade May Help Preserve Wild Reefs, Brian E. Clark

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Research by RWU faculty member Andrew Rhyne and partners shows that the new trade in locally cultivated corals for home aquariums reduces wild harvest and provides an income source for small island communities.


From Craftsmanship To College: Rwu, Iyrs Partner On Pathway Program, Brian E. Clark Dec 2012

From Craftsmanship To College: Rwu, Iyrs Partner On Pathway Program, Brian E. Clark

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Students who complete programs at marine trades and technology school IYRS will be granted up to 30 credits toward bachelor’s or associate degrees offered via Continuing Studies.


Defining A Single Race In America: Human, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

Defining A Single Race In America: Human, Jill Rodrigues

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Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. challenges the concept of race in America in a presentation of the President’s Distinguished Speakers Series.


Students Give A Slamming Performance, Kaleigh Wilson Nov 2012

Students Give A Slamming Performance, Kaleigh Wilson

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Student-Poets Compete in Biggest Ever RWU Poetry Slam.


The Art (And Science) Of Breeding Fish In Captivity, Jenna Mulvey Nov 2012

The Art (And Science) Of Breeding Fish In Captivity, Jenna Mulvey

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To reduce the impact of harvesting fish from natural habitats, RWU experts to teach aquarists to breed fish for exhibit tanks.


Roger Williams University Law Students Win Regional Moot Court Competition, Brian E. Clark Nov 2012

Roger Williams University Law Students Win Regional Moot Court Competition, Brian E. Clark

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RWU Law students Juliana McKittrick, Nick Nybo and Will Wray to compete for National Title.


Author John M. Barry Tells The Story Of Early America’S Emerging Ideals Through Roger Williams, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

Author John M. Barry Tells The Story Of Early America’S Emerging Ideals Through Roger Williams, Jill Rodrigues

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Bestselling author and historian John M. Barry revealed the story behind University namesake and the founder of Rhode Island.


The Jellies’ Way: Masters Of Stealth Predation, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

The Jellies’ Way: Masters Of Stealth Predation, Jill Rodrigues

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Associate Professor of Environmental Science Sean Colin studies the predatory abilities of comb jellies in calm to rough waters.


Student Teams Continue Success In Northeast Construction Management Student Competition, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

Student Teams Continue Success In Northeast Construction Management Student Competition, Jill Rodrigues

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Exhaustive two-day challenge to plan and pitch real projects puts RWU construction management students to the test – and above the competition in northeast.


Off The Script: Leading-Edge Technology On The Rwu Campus, Brian E. Clark Nov 2012

Off The Script: Leading-Edge Technology On The Rwu Campus, Brian E. Clark

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Alumnus, parent and trustee Tim Baxter ’83 – president of Samsung Electronics America – chats with President Farish about this fall’s Samsung/RWU partnership.


Diverse Research Presented At Fall Faculty Showcase, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

Diverse Research Presented At Fall Faculty Showcase, Jill Rodrigues

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The event was designed to foster collegiality among faculty members and offer a venue to share their latest research projects, pedagogy and creative works.


Shifting Seas: Symposium To Examine Climate Change, Oceans And Law, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Nov 2012

Shifting Seas: Symposium To Examine Climate Change, Oceans And Law, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Marine Law Symposium, a two-day event at RWU Law, brings together scientific and legal experts to consider how laws and policies regarding our fragile coastal communities should be made in the future.


Inaugural Gospelfest 2012 Spreads Hope Through Song, Kaleigh Wilson Nov 2012

Inaugural Gospelfest 2012 Spreads Hope Through Song, Kaleigh Wilson

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GospelFest 2012 features the Prism of Praise Community Gospel Choir and the Roger Williams University Chorus for performance and workshop.


Community Partnerships Center To Support Revitalization Of State’S Main Street Corridors, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2012

Community Partnerships Center To Support Revitalization Of State’S Main Street Corridors, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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University with partner with Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation on community development initiatives in Providence, Woonsocket.


Academic Affairs Happenings, Volume 1, Issue 1, Office Of Academic Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2012

Academic Affairs Happenings, Volume 1, Issue 1, Office Of Academic Affairs, Roger Williams University

Academic Affairs Newsletter

The Newsletter is an ongoing publication that highlights the wide range of work in which RWU faculty and students are engaged.


Hawks' Herald -- September 27, 2012, Roger Williams University Sep 2012

Hawks' Herald -- September 27, 2012, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.


Some Of The Best College Food In America? The Daily Meal Says So, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2012

Some Of The Best College Food In America? The Daily Meal Says So, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU earns coveted spot on The Daily Meal's list of best colleges for food.


Hawks' Herald -- September 20, 2012, Roger Williams University Sep 2012

Hawks' Herald -- September 20, 2012, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.


Life Lessons From Finance Guru Leon Cooperman, Jill Rodrigues Sep 2012

Life Lessons From Finance Guru Leon Cooperman, Jill Rodrigues

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Wall Street legend shares the secrets of his success at Roger Williams University Leadership Institute lecture.


Fireside Chat, Rwu Law Style, With Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2012

Fireside Chat, Rwu Law Style, With Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito spent Friday at the School of Law, meeting with students and faculty and teaching a Constitutional Law class.


How Best To Educate The Next Generation In Historic Preservation, Brian E. Clark Sep 2012

How Best To Educate The Next Generation In Historic Preservation, Brian E. Clark

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Ten key takeaways from a first-of-its-kind conference on preservation education, hosted by the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation.


1,200 Volunteers, 53 Local Orgs, 37 School Buses… One Day Of Service, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2012

1,200 Volunteers, 53 Local Orgs, 37 School Buses… One Day Of Service, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Eighth annual Community Connections mobilizes incoming students during their first days on campus.


Marilyn, In His Own Words, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2012

Marilyn, In His Own Words, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Writer in Residence Adam Braver on his Marilyn Monroe novel, "Misfit".


Nsf Pledges $586,500 To Underrepresented Students In Stem Programs At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2012

Nsf Pledges $586,500 To Underrepresented Students In Stem Programs At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Grant will allow University to provide 15 four-year, $26,000/year scholarships to selected students in engineering, biology and marine biology.


Back To Back! University Earns ‘Best In Parade’ Honors For Second Year In A Row, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2012

Back To Back! University Earns ‘Best In Parade’ Honors For Second Year In A Row, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Each year, the RWU Orientation advisors imagine a theme, design a float and construct it in time for Bristol’s famed Fourth of July festivities.


Four Rwu Sailors Named Icsa All-Americans, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jun 2012

Four Rwu Sailors Named Icsa All-Americans, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Hawks Sailing team members honored at the Intercollegiate Sailing Association awards banquet on June 8.


Take Two: Abby Moreau ’13, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jun 2012

Take Two: Abby Moreau ’13, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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From the classroom to the professional world, economics major Abby Moreau unveils the secret to her RWU success.


Marine Aquarium Fish Trade Study Reveals Fewer Fish, More Species Imported, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2012

Marine Aquarium Fish Trade Study Reveals Fewer Fish, More Species Imported, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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First study of its kind finds aquarium tropical fish imports to the U.S. often misreported.


Commencement 2012: For Graduates, An Urge To Inspire Change, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2012

Commencement 2012: For Graduates, An Urge To Inspire Change, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Honorable Madeleine Albright, other speakers encourage the Class of 2012 to focus not on the challenges ahead, but on the ceaseless opportunities to make a mark.


Rwu Law Commencement: Passing The Baton To The Next Generation, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2012

Rwu Law Commencement: Passing The Baton To The Next Generation, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU Law’s 17th Commencement took place Friday under clear blue skies, as 183 new law school graduates were awarded J.D. degrees before a crowd of nearly 2,000.