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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.


Rugby Rout! Rwu Women Claim Second National Championship, Athletics Staff, Roger Williams University Dec 2014

Rugby Rout! Rwu Women Claim Second National Championship, Athletics Staff, Roger Williams University

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Hawks best Sacred Heart to earn national championship for small college women's rugby.


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.


50 Thanksgiving Dinners To East Bay Families As Rwu Celebrates Annual Tradition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Nov 2014

50 Thanksgiving Dinners To East Bay Families As Rwu Celebrates Annual Tradition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Groups of faculty, staff and students create themed baskets that contain complete Thanksgiving meals.


Rwu Community Invited To Honor The Lives Of Transgender People, Sabrina Polin Nov 2014

Rwu Community Invited To Honor The Lives Of Transgender People, Sabrina Polin

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S.A.F.E. hosts a week of events to remember victims of transgender-related violence and suicide.


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.


Extended Cut: Bringing Math To The People With Professor Robert Jacobson, Jack Dunleavy Nov 2014

Extended Cut: Bringing Math To The People With Professor Robert Jacobson, Jack Dunleavy

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Math buff creates Google+’s first mathematics community.


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.


University To Host Free Jazz Concert With The Acclaimed Joe Locke Duo On Oct. 15, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2014

University To Host Free Jazz Concert With The Acclaimed Joe Locke Duo On Oct. 15, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Master vibraphonist to take the stage with standout pianist Jim Ridl at Global Heritage Hall.


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.


Blood Donation: It’S Just The Ticket, Melissa A. Patricio Sep 2014

Blood Donation: It’S Just The Ticket, Melissa A. Patricio

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Assistant Manager of Transportation and Parking Kate Tobin on the benefits of blood donation, and why every pint counts.


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.


Rwu Tops Another ‘Best College Dining’ List, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2014

Rwu Tops Another ‘Best College Dining’ List, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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'Thrillist' Names Roger Williams University One of 14 Top Rated Schools across the U.S. for Campus Dining.


Community Connections Celebrates 10 Years, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2014

Community Connections Celebrates 10 Years, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU's Community Connections celebrates 10 years – totaling 50,000 service hours to more than 150 area organizations to date.


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.