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Rwu’S University College And Saint Raphael Academy Celebrates Steam Academy Achievement, Courtney Dell'agnese May 2019

Rwu’S University College And Saint Raphael Academy Celebrates Steam Academy Achievement, Courtney Dell'agnese

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Recognized as a STEAM Academy by RWU’s Center for Workforce & Professional Development, Saint Raphael Academy strives to incorporate STEAM learning in their curriculum for years to come.


Women's Track & Field Team Wins Ccc Championship, Casie Beauchemin May 2019

Women's Track & Field Team Wins Ccc Championship, Casie Beauchemin

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The Roger Williams Women's Track & Field team won the CCC Championship for the second year in a row on a Saturday afternoon.


Hawks Soar Past The Challenge: Rwu Day Of Giving Breaks Records, Jill Rodrigues May 2019

Hawks Soar Past The Challenge: Rwu Day Of Giving Breaks Records, Jill Rodrigues

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Participation more than doubled, raising the most funds ever on an annual Day of Giving.


More Than Just Events: Students Gain Valuable Skills Through Stage Crew Work, Courtney Dell'agnese, Kindell Brown May 2019

More Than Just Events: Students Gain Valuable Skills Through Stage Crew Work, Courtney Dell'agnese, Kindell Brown

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In addition to learning how to set up concerts, dance shows and poetry slams, the members of RWU’s stage crew develop skills that can transfer to any position after graduation.


Rwu Remembers Former President Roy Nirschel, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2018

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 Apr 2018

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.


Alexander Castro ’14 Captures 2016 Rhode Island Press Association Award, Jill Rodrigues Jun 2016

Alexander Castro ’14 Captures 2016 Rhode Island Press Association Award, Jill Rodrigues

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Part of the first class of journalism grads at Roger Williams, Castro takes first place in arts criticism.


Leaving Dory: Rwu Marine Scientist Weighs In On Impact Of Blockbuster Cartoon Franchise, Jill Rodrigues Jun 2016

Leaving Dory: Rwu Marine Scientist Weighs In On Impact Of Blockbuster Cartoon Franchise, Jill Rodrigues

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From the need for tracking the marine ornamental fish trade to reasons for pioneering tropical fish aquaculture, RWU’s marine biologist Andrew Rhyne examines the pros and cons of the aquarium hobbyist.


Roger Williams University Recognizes Alumni Achievements At Annual Awards Ceremony, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jun 2016

Roger Williams University Recognizes Alumni Achievements At Annual Awards Ceremony, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Mark Fallon ’78, Megan Alves ’91 and Theresa Agonia ’13 honored for their contributions to society, university community.


Student’S Legacy Lives On In Jeremy Warnick Center For Student Accessibility Services, Justin Wilder Jun 2016

Student’S Legacy Lives On In Jeremy Warnick Center For Student Accessibility Services, Justin Wilder

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With generous donations to relocate the Center to the heart of campus and create a memorial scholarship fund, student’s memory helps undergrads with disabilities succeed at RWU.


Rwu’S Construction Management Professional Advisory Board Names Bill Tracey “Distinguished Person Of The Year”, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2016

Rwu’S Construction Management Professional Advisory Board Names Bill Tracey “Distinguished Person Of The Year”, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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TRAC Builders Inc. Founder and President honored for contributions to CMPAB and Construction Management program at Roger Williams University.


Passion, Potential And The Power Of 'Yes' – The Class Of 2016 Graduates, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2016

Passion, Potential And The Power Of 'Yes' – The Class Of 2016 Graduates, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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WaterFire Providence Creator Barnaby Evans calls for passion and purpose as 1,045 students earn bachelor's and master's degrees.


Student Team Leads Brand Coventry Campaign To Promote Town’S History, Community, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2016

Student Team Leads Brand Coventry Campaign To Promote Town’S History, Community, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Via the Community Partnerships Center, a team of public relations students partner with Celebrate Coventry! Committee to promote the Town as tourist destination.


Local Fifth Graders Go To College For The Day, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2016

Local Fifth Graders Go To College For The Day, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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More than 300 fifth graders from the Bristol/Warren School District spent the day on campus today to experience a day in the life of a college student.


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.


Award-Winning Creator Of Waterfire Barnaby Evans To Deliver Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2016

Award-Winning Creator Of Waterfire Barnaby Evans To Deliver Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez to deliver law school address.


University To Host Fourth Annual Tournées French Film Festival From April 4 To 9, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2016

University To Host Fourth Annual Tournées French Film Festival From April 4 To 9, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Festival kicks off on Monday, April 4, with classic film “Hiroshima Mon Amour."


Tony Award-Winning Poet Lemon Andersen Teaches Master Class On Spoken Word Art, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2016

Tony Award-Winning Poet Lemon Andersen Teaches Master Class On Spoken Word Art, Jill Rodrigues

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As part of the President’s Distinguished Speakers Series, the poet, playwright and performer explored his craft in an intimate classroom discussion.


Why We Should Trust Science: World-Renowned Science Historian Naomi Oreskes To Visit Rwu On April 13, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2016

Why We Should Trust Science: World-Renowned Science Historian Naomi Oreskes To Visit Rwu On April 13, Jill Rodrigues

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Award-winning scholar and author to address the dangers of science disinformation and how the public can begin to discern competing claims.


Mobile Course Registration Now Available To Roger Williams Students, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2016

Mobile Course Registration Now Available To Roger Williams Students, Jill Rodrigues

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Information Technology expands myRWU app to include course registration by smartphone.


Rwu To Lead Effort To Create Environmental Impact Against Climate Change, Lynda Curtis Mar 2016

Rwu To Lead Effort To Create Environmental Impact Against Climate Change, Lynda Curtis

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U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to issue a call to action on climate change and launch a student-led Conservation Corps at Roger Williams University on March 31.


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.


Breaking In The Door To Have Your Voice Heard: Spoken Word Artist Lemon Andersen To Visit Rwu On March 22, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2016

Breaking In The Door To Have Your Voice Heard: Spoken Word Artist Lemon Andersen To Visit Rwu On March 22, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Public invited to President’s Distinguished Speakers Series event featuring Tony Award-winning poet, playwright and performer.


'Social Hub' Offers Panoramic View Of Life At Rwu, Nadine Hapst Feb 2016

'Social Hub' Offers Panoramic View Of Life At Rwu, Nadine Hapst

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One stop social media site features the latest tweets, posts and pics about #myrwu.


Local Girl Scouts Test Science Skills At Rwu, Lynda Curtis Feb 2016

Local Girl Scouts Test Science Skills At Rwu, Lynda Curtis

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RWU chapter of the Society of Women Engineers led 46 Girl Scouts through 'Physics is Phun' workshop to encourage STEM education among young women.


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.


Green Zones Grow On Campus Grounds, Jill Rodrigues Jan 2016

Green Zones Grow On Campus Grounds, Jill Rodrigues

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Environmentally responsible landscaping practices take root at RWU.


In Mlk Week Keynote, Judge Implores Future Attorneys To Be Citizen Soldiers, Michael M. Bowden Jan 2016

In Mlk Week Keynote, Judge Implores Future Attorneys To Be Citizen Soldiers, Michael M. Bowden

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Judge Carlton W. Reeves earned praise in 2015 after a searing speech from the bench on the state of race relations in Mississippi and across the U.S.


R.I. Students Test Robotics, Teamwork And Problem-Solving Skills At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jan 2016

R.I. Students Test Robotics, Teamwork And Problem-Solving Skills At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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University hosts nearly 500 at FIRST LEGO League Robotics Tournament.