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Cpc Plan To Transform Abandoned Pawtucket / Central Falls Mill Earns Apa-Ri Award, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Dec 2014

Cpc Plan To Transform Abandoned Pawtucket / Central Falls Mill Earns Apa-Ri Award, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Faculty/student collaboration among business, architecture and historic preservation to be recognized by American Planning Association at awards ceremony tonight.


Student Research Digs Up Dirt On Newport’S Pre-Revolution Historic Properties, Sabrina Polin Dec 2014

Student Research Digs Up Dirt On Newport’S Pre-Revolution Historic Properties, Sabrina Polin

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Historic preservation students uncover hidden truths behind seven colonial buildings.


Inspiration + Presentation: Gsb Student Captures R.I. Elevator Pitch Contest, Alexandria Wojtanowski Dec 2014

Inspiration + Presentation: Gsb Student Captures R.I. Elevator Pitch Contest, Alexandria Wojtanowski

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Senior management major Willem Delventhal pitches business plan for interactive greeting card service.


Housingworks, Women's Fund Infographic: More Older Women In R.I. Burdened By Housing Costs, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Dec 2014

Housingworks, Women's Fund Infographic: More Older Women In R.I. Burdened By Housing Costs, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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More senior women “heads of households” own their homes today than in 2000, but for those with a mortgage, the cost burden is high.


Making The Most Of Your Research: Advice From Historical Authors, Alexandria Wojtanowski Nov 2014

Making The Most Of Your Research: Advice From Historical Authors, Alexandria Wojtanowski

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From immersing oneself in timely customs to the pain of parting with a compelling anecdote, historical writers detail their research and writing methods.


National Grid, Cvs Health And School Of Continuing Studies Celebrate First Professional Development Collaboration, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Nov 2014

National Grid, Cvs Health And School Of Continuing Studies Celebrate First Professional Development Collaboration, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Event on Nov. 20th presented program certificates to the six diverse business owners sponsored by National Grid and CVS Health.


For Elders, Designing For Life And Living, Melissa A. Patricio Nov 2014

For Elders, Designing For Life And Living, Melissa A. Patricio

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Architecture alumnus Evan Carroll '06 on life-long design for elders.


Students’ Verses Tug At Hearts In Competitive Poetry Slam, Alexandria Wojtanowski Nov 2014

Students’ Verses Tug At Hearts In Competitive Poetry Slam, Alexandria Wojtanowski

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Declared ‘life-changing’ by spectators, the popular Poetry Slam delighted a packed audience and offered thoughtful reflection on issues dear to students.


Slideshow: Future Architects Put Market Theory Into Practice, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2014

Slideshow: Future Architects Put Market Theory Into Practice, Jill Rodrigues

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From evaluating locations to rendering creative designs and a cost analysis, graduate architecture students help envision a food hub and events space for Providence.


Novelist Examines The Private Life Of A Public Figure With Abraham Lincoln, Alexandria Wojtanowski Nov 2014

Novelist Examines The Private Life Of A Public Figure With Abraham Lincoln, Alexandria Wojtanowski

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Writer-in-residence Adam Braver revisits his inspiration and writing process for his 2009 novel, Mr. Lincoln’s Wars, as part of traveling Lincoln exhibition at RWU Library.


Hope Blooms At Student-Designed Community Garden, Melissa A. Patricio Oct 2014

Hope Blooms At Student-Designed Community Garden, Melissa A. Patricio

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AIAS Freedom By Design architecture students create community garden for reflection, meditation.


Campus Presentation Examines Memory And Fact Surrounding Legacy Of Slavery, Jill Rodrigues Oct 2014

Campus Presentation Examines Memory And Fact Surrounding Legacy Of Slavery, Jill Rodrigues

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Social Justice Week lecture traces what Americans know about the history of slavery and its impact on contemporary society.


Social Justice Week Kicks Off At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2014

Social Justice Week Kicks Off At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Programming to focus on myriad issues of inequality from race to healthcare and elder justice.


Rwu Joins Private College 529 Plan To Offer Future Students Unique Savings, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2014

Rwu Joins Private College 529 Plan To Offer Future Students Unique Savings, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Private College 529 Plan allows tomorrow's students to lock in today's tuition rates at Roger Williams University.


Housingworks Ri Annual Fact Book Shows Middle Income Rhode Islanders Struggle With Housing Costs, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2014

Housingworks Ri Annual Fact Book Shows Middle Income Rhode Islanders Struggle With Housing Costs, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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HousingWorks RI at RWU releases 10th Annual Housing Fact Book which analyzes trends in housing affordability in Rhode Island.


With Alumna As Lead, Silent Witness Initiative Launches Tool To Provide Better Access To Domestic Violence Data, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2014

With Alumna As Lead, Silent Witness Initiative Launches Tool To Provide Better Access To Domestic Violence Data, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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To mark the database’s unveiling, University’s student chapter to hold vigil and campus march honoring domestic violence victims.


Grand Opening Of Lincoln And Civil War Exhibition Launches Series Of Events, Jill Rodrigues Sep 2014

Grand Opening Of Lincoln And Civil War Exhibition Launches Series Of Events, Jill Rodrigues

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Songs of the Civil War and an examination of Lincoln’s legacy debut the grand opening and month-long series of events.


Oysters, Oysters Everywhere, Melissa A. Patricio Sep 2014

Oysters, Oysters Everywhere, Melissa A. Patricio

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OGRE alumni in the field extol the ecological benefits of oyster farming.


National Exhibition On Lincoln's Legacy Kicks Off At Rwu On Sept. 23, Jill Rodrigues Sep 2014

National Exhibition On Lincoln's Legacy Kicks Off At Rwu On Sept. 23, Jill Rodrigues

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Traveling exhibition will make a stop at RWU to explore the complex Constitutional issues President Abraham Lincoln faced during the Civil War.


University Welcomes 1,200 New Students At Convocation 2014, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2014

University Welcomes 1,200 New Students At Convocation 2014, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Ceremony on Aug. 23 officially marks the beginning of the 2014-15 academic year.


New Program For Diverse Businesses Kicks Off At School Of Continuing Studies, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2014

New Program For Diverse Businesses Kicks Off At School Of Continuing Studies, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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National Grid and CVS Caremark sponsor the participation of six Diverse Suppliers for CEO Master Series.


Housingworks Ri And Rwu Expand Partnership, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2014

Housingworks Ri And Rwu Expand Partnership, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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HousingWorks RI moves its operations to RWU, creates new opportunities for faculty and staff to partner on housing research and policy initiatives.


Rwu Joins Planet Forward University Consortium, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2014

Rwu Joins Planet Forward University Consortium, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Students gain multimedia journalism skills and produce original video content focused on sustainability challenges.


Aviation Safety Invention Scores Top Faa Prize For Student Engineers, Jill Rodrigues Jun 2014

Aviation Safety Invention Scores Top Faa Prize For Student Engineers, Jill Rodrigues

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Roger Williams University engineering students earn national top honors for original wind shear detection device.


Make Peace, Find Love And Don’T Settle – With Words Of Advice, The Class Of 2014 Graduates, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2014

Make Peace, Find Love And Don’T Settle – With Words Of Advice, The Class Of 2014 Graduates, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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During annual Commencement ceremony, Governor Chafee, University President Farish and others encourage graduates to seek opportunities and leave no regrets.


Reporting For Duty, Rwu’S First Journalism Grads, Jill Rodrigues May 2014

Reporting For Duty, Rwu’S First Journalism Grads, Jill Rodrigues

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While some schools shutter their journalism programs, RWU boasts versatile reporters ready to take on the shifting media terrain.


For 169 New Law Graduates, 'Welcome To A Great Profession', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2014

For 169 New Law Graduates, 'Welcome To A Great Profession', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Honorable Judith S. Kay – retired Chief Judge for the State of New York – reassures members of RWU Law Class of 2014 of the many opportunities to serve society, help individuals.


A Passionate Advocate For Social Justice, Jill Rodrigues May 2014

A Passionate Advocate For Social Justice, Jill Rodrigues

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Willie Borkai ’14 discovered a love for activism at RWU that will spring him into a budding career after Commencement.


With An Assist From Rwu, Tiverton To Launch Visioning Process At Stone Bridge, Brian E. Clark May 2014

With An Assist From Rwu, Tiverton To Launch Visioning Process At Stone Bridge, Brian E. Clark

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Students from Community Partnerships Center will base redevelopment scenarios for former gas station on input from Tiverton residents, officials.


A Celebration Of Student Projects For Local Communities, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2014

A Celebration Of Student Projects For Local Communities, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Student efforts within local communities and around the globe showcased in the Community Engagement Celebration.