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Rwu's Year In Review, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder, Juan Siliezar, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu's Year In Review, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder, Juan Siliezar, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Despite an unexpected loss, this was a great year of progress for Roger Williams University. This was the year we mourned the passing of our beloved president; but from grief, we found inspiration in his legacy to renew an even stronger commitment to empowering students to use their knowledge and skills toward making a positive impact in local and global communities. It also heralded many successes, from state-of-the-art educational facilities added to campus to the first-ever alumnus leading the Board of Trustees, an exciting, new look for the Hawk, and a reinvented mission and identity for University College. As 2018 …
Rwu Leads The Way In Saving Students Money On Textbooks, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Leads The Way In Saving Students Money On Textbooks, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Roger Williams University has saved its students an estimated $57,800 in the last academic year alone by replacing expensive printed textbooks with open educational resources (OER), which are free and openly licensed materials such as digital textbooks, multimedia files and online lesson plans.
Rwu Releases New Hawk Logo, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Releases New Hawk Logo, Edward Fitzpatrick
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More passionate and fierce hawk is part of project that includes updated color palette and a stronger, more unified visual identity for athletics.
Rwu Appoints Provost Andrew Workman As Interim President, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
Rwu Appoints Provost Andrew Workman As Interim President, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
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While search for next university president will continue as planned, RWU Board of Trustees names Workman to serve as interim president.
Roger Williams University Remembers President Donald J. Farish, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Remembers President Donald J. Farish, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
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Farish, who died July 5, became president of RWU in 2011 with a focus to “build the university the world needs now”.
A Piece Of Home For Everyone: Making The Rwu Fourth Of July Float, Courtney Dell'agnese
A Piece Of Home For Everyone: Making The Rwu Fourth Of July Float, Courtney Dell'agnese
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Orientation Advisors take a ‘Hometown Hero’ approach to this year’s Fourth of July Parade float.
Rwu Awarded $150,000 By Barr Foundation To Put Success Within Reach Of All Students, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Awarded $150,000 By Barr Foundation To Put Success Within Reach Of All Students, Edward Fitzpatrick
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School of Continuing Studies will use grant to design new school model that will serve English Language Learners.
Rwu Students Work With Organization That Helps Intellectually Disabled Students Transition To Jobs, Juan Siliezar
Rwu Students Work With Organization That Helps Intellectually Disabled Students Transition To Jobs, Juan Siliezar
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This hands-on experience shows how community-engaged writing projects help students develop key writing, teamwork and research skills.
Rwu Students Design Graphics And Website For R.I.’S First Teen Recovery Center, Juan Siliezar
Rwu Students Design Graphics And Website For R.I.’S First Teen Recovery Center, Juan Siliezar
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Students partnered with The Providence Center to develop graphics and a fully functioning website for the organization’s new teen center.
Rwu Graduate Wins Tony Award As A Producer Of “The Band’S Visit”, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Graduate Wins Tony Award As A Producer Of “The Band’S Visit”, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Roger Williams University alumnus Charlie Stone received a Tony Award on June 10 as a producer of “The Band’s Visit,” which swept the Radio City Music Hall ceremonies with 10 awards, including best new musical.
Untitled: An Exploration Of Anonymity In The Dominican Republic, Brittany Fulgione
Untitled: An Exploration Of Anonymity In The Dominican Republic, Brittany Fulgione
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Brittany Fulgione '18 has traveled to Central America and the Caribbean three times to contextualize social justice work in Latin America. This is her senior capstone reflection.
Producing A Career In Film Festivals, Justin Wilder
Producing A Career In Film Festivals, Justin Wilder
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Gabbi DiNobile '18 builds film festival experience into her PR career path.
Marching Toward The Finish, Juan Siliezar
Marching Toward The Finish, Juan Siliezar
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A quick look at the work master's of architecture students are presenting as part of their graduate thesis.
Untitled: An Exploration Of Anonymity In The Dominican Republic By Brittany Fulgione '18, Brittany Fulgione
Untitled: An Exploration Of Anonymity In The Dominican Republic By Brittany Fulgione '18, Brittany Fulgione
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Brittany Fulgione '18 has traveled to Central America and the Caribbean three times to contextualize social justice work in Latin America. This is her senior capstone reflection.
Rwu Remembers Former President Roy Nirschel, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
Rwu Remembers Former President Roy Nirschel, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
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Nirschel, who died April 16, served as president from 2001 to 2010.
Dominican Republic Ecotourism Pioneer To Deliver Rwu Commencement Address, Edward Fitzpatrick
Dominican Republic Ecotourism Pioneer To Deliver Rwu Commencement Address, Edward Fitzpatrick
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A pioneer in the ecotourism industry and a leading businessman in the Dominican Republic, Frank R. Rainieri, will deliver the commencement address when more than 1,100 students graduate from Roger Williams University on Saturday, May 19.
Learning To Market A Labor Of Love, Juan Siliezar
Learning To Market A Labor Of Love, Juan Siliezar
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To help take a small business to the next level, RWU students learn the art it takes to make its signature treat.
Designing A Vision For The Nantucket Whaling Museum, Juan Siliezar
Designing A Vision For The Nantucket Whaling Museum, Juan Siliezar
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Two days before an architecture studio class presented designs that could help lay the foundations for renovations at a historic New England site, they were hard at work to meet the deadline.
Stars, Stripes, And Frosted Thanks: Rwu Students Support Local War Veterans At Annual Cake Off Event, Courtney Dell’Agnese
Stars, Stripes, And Frosted Thanks: Rwu Students Support Local War Veterans At Annual Cake Off Event, Courtney Dell’Agnese
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Teams of students compete in ICC’s cake-decorating fundraiser for the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.
The Alumni Connection: Tv Producer Shares Field-Reporting Experience With Journalism Students, Jill Rodrigues
The Alumni Connection: Tv Producer Shares Field-Reporting Experience With Journalism Students, Jill Rodrigues
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Kathleen Kiely ’13 takes students into the field as she reports for WCVB TV’s “Chronicle”. Jill Rodrigues.
Overcoming The Obstacles To Addressing Racism, Edward Fitzpatrick
Overcoming The Obstacles To Addressing Racism, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Antiracist scholars Ibram Kendi and Robin DiAngelo urge RWU community to focus on outcomes of policies and to think of racism as a structure, not an event.
Roger Williams Letters On Display At Rwu On Monday, Edward Fitzpatrick
Roger Williams Letters On Display At Rwu On Monday, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Series of events includes lecture and workshops examining antiquated writing, practicing 17th-century writing with a quill.
Ri Tenant Stabilization Project Aims To Help Eviction And Homelessness Issues For Low-Income Tenants, Michael M. Bowden
Ri Tenant Stabilization Project Aims To Help Eviction And Homelessness Issues For Low-Income Tenants, Michael M. Bowden
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RWU Law students gain legal experience helping low-income tenants avoid eviction, while also forging longer-term solutions to Rhode Island’s ongoing housing crisis.
#Turnupri Youth Summit Demystifies Process Of Reaching College And Career Goals, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
#Turnupri Youth Summit Demystifies Process Of Reaching College And Career Goals, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
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More than 300 Rhode Island youth will take part in April 18-19 summit at RWU School of Continuing Studies, AS220 and Providence Public Library.
Women Of Color Face Added Challenges In Workplace, Edward Fitzpatrick
Women Of Color Face Added Challenges In Workplace, Edward Fitzpatrick
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As a trial lawyer, Tina Tchen would talk to jurors after the verdict was in. And on more than one occasion, jurors told her: “We were so impressed with how well you spoke English.”
Tips For Making The Most Of Career Week At Rwu, Courtney Dell’Agnese
Tips For Making The Most Of Career Week At Rwu, Courtney Dell’Agnese
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Are you graduating in May and researching career opportunities? Or for now simply interested in exploring internships within a variety of fields? From Monday, April 2 to Thursday, April 12, the RWU Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) is offering myriad resources and networking events to guide students on a successful pathway toward a career.
Rwu Sailing Ranked #1 In Nation: Co-Ed Team Receives Top College Ranking From Sailing World, Nicholas Williams
Rwu Sailing Ranked #1 In Nation: Co-Ed Team Receives Top College Ranking From Sailing World, Nicholas Williams
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With the release of the first Sailing World college rankings of the Spring, the Roger Williams University Sailing team finds itself ranked first in the nation in the Co-Ed division.
Rwu Partners With Providence Police As Part Of Smart Policing Innovation Grant, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Partners With Providence Police As Part Of Smart Policing Innovation Grant, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Professors Varano and Manzi will conduct research for project aimed at reducing recidivism in use of emergency services for drug, alcohol and mental health issues.
Bristol/Rwu Cooperative Committee Accepting Applications From Local Groups, Individuals, Edward Fitzpatrick
Bristol/Rwu Cooperative Committee Accepting Applications From Local Groups, Individuals, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Spring is in the air, so that means it’s time for local groups and residents to submit applications for the Fund for Civic Activities, run by the Town of Bristol/Roger Williams University Cooperative Committee.
The Roots Of Racism And The Challenge Of “White Fragility”, Edward Fitzpatrick
The Roots Of Racism And The Challenge Of “White Fragility”, Edward Fitzpatrick
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The New York Times on March 19 reported that a sweeping new study found that black boys in America end up earning less than white boys with similar backgrounds, even when they’re raised in wealthy, two-parent families in good neighborhoods.