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Banned Books Week At Rwu, Julia Rubin
Banned Books Week At Rwu, Julia Rubin
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You might remember this classic, bittersweet tale: A little girl named Fern raises a pig, Wilbur. Once full grown, Wilbur is sold to Fern’s uncle’s farm. Lonely in his barn, Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur discovers he will soon be slaughtered, Charlotte has a plan. She weaves phrases into her web. “Some Pig,” she writes, “Humble, Radiant.” The community attributes the magical messages to Wilbur having a special gift and the pig’s life is spared, but Charlotte passes away soon after. Despite his grief, Wilbur finds comfort in his new friendship with Charlotte’s offspring.
Rwu Kicks Off “State Of The Ocean” Series With Lecturer, Book Examining Impact Of Sea-Level Rise, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
Rwu Kicks Off “State Of The Ocean” Series With Lecturer, Book Examining Impact Of Sea-Level Rise, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
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Sea-level rise is one of the most pressing issues of our time, bringing with it potentially devastating impacts on the environment and humanity. As a campus surrounded by water and in a state where most of the population lives near water, Roger Williams University will examine this critical issue through a year-long series of events, titled “Ocean State/State of the Ocean: The Challenge of Sea-Level Rise Over the Coming Century.”
Design By Rwu Professor’S Architectural Firm Among Finalists For Mlk Memorial In Boston, Juan Siliezar
Design By Rwu Professor’S Architectural Firm Among Finalists For Mlk Memorial In Boston, Juan Siliezar
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RWU Professor of Architecture Julian Bonder’s architectural firm is among five finalists to design a multimillion-dollar memorial to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King on the Boston Common.
Protest: A Teach-In, Julia Rubin
Protest: A Teach-In, Julia Rubin
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More than once in the last several years, Roger Williams' waterfront campus has been the scene of peaceful, yet impactful dissent. Students have protested a lecture celebrating Christopher Columbus. They have gathered at the library to remember victims of the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida and speak out against gun violence. They have laid down on campus concrete, signs with messages like, “We Can’t Breathe,” “No Justice, No Peace,” and “Black Lives Matter,” scattered amidst their chalk-outlined bodies.
Rwu School Of Continuing Studies Changes Name To University College, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu School Of Continuing Studies Changes Name To University College, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Roger Williams University today changed the name of its School of Continuing Studies to University College and unveiled a revamped website: https://www.rwu.edu/uc.
Rwu’S School Of Continuing Studies Launching Four Career Pathways Programs On Oct. 1, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
Rwu’S School Of Continuing Studies Launching Four Career Pathways Programs On Oct. 1, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
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The Roger Williams University School of Continuing Studies is launching four Career Pathways programs on Oct. 1 at RWU’s Providence campus.
Rwu’S Master Of Architecture Program Reaccredited With Distinction, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu’S Master Of Architecture Program Reaccredited With Distinction, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Not only has the Roger Williams University’s Master of Architecture program been reaccredited, it has achieved all 46 conditions for accreditation, meeting five of those criteria with distinction.
A Behind The Scenes Look At Building An Architecture Model, Juan Siliezar
A Behind The Scenes Look At Building An Architecture Model, Juan Siliezar
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On weekdays during the summer, Gabrielle Porter '20 spent most of her time focused on perfection. It came with the nature of her internship at a small architecture firm consistently ranked among the top in the nation where her main responsibility was building scaled models of the some of the firms current architecture projects.
Celebrating President Farish: A Life And Legacy, Jill Rodrigues
Celebrating President Farish: A Life And Legacy, Jill Rodrigues
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On Wednesday, the Roger Williams University community and greater community gathered to share a powerful celebration of the life and legacy of Donald J. Farish, who died on July 5, 2018, while serving his eighth year as our president.
From 1967 To 2022: A Student’S Deep Roots To The Rwu Campus, Courtney Dell’Agnese
From 1967 To 2022: A Student’S Deep Roots To The Rwu Campus, Courtney Dell’Agnese
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When selecting a college, students seek a fit that feels just like home. But for freshman business major Lily Ramsay, choosing Roger Williams University already meant coming home. That’s because the building known on campus as the “Farmhouse” – the Center for Global and Community Engagement – was once the childhood home of Lily’s father. And as she begins her first semester, Lily aspires to continue the family’s business legacy built on the very land the University sits on today.
Discovering A Career Niche In Scientific Illustration, Jill Rodrigues
Discovering A Career Niche In Scientific Illustration, Jill Rodrigues
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With flowing strokes, Nicholas Bezio strives to capture the golden sunlight bathing a North American moose, drawing the viewer’s eye around the composition. And just as much as he entices viewers aesthetically, he uses colored pencils like scientific tools to render with meticulously accurate detail the majestic mammal’s distinctive nose, the shape and prongs of its sinewy horns.
Highlights From The Arrival Of The Class Of 2022, Juan Siliezar
Highlights From The Arrival Of The Class Of 2022, Juan Siliezar
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The start of the academic year brings with it the start of the college experience for first-year students around the country. At RWU that's no different. The RWU Class of 2022 arrived to mark the start of their four-year journey at RWU just last week but they've already made their stamp on our community and in the state.
National Science Foundation Awards $1 Million To Rwu, Edward Fitzpatrick
National Science Foundation Awards $1 Million To Rwu, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Professor of Biology Brian Wysor, Associate Professor of Engineering William J. Palm, Center for Student Academic Success Associate Director Karen Bilotti, and Science Center Coordinator Tracey McDonnell Wysor were awarded a $999,999 grant from the National Science Foundation to offer scholarships and provide training to academically talented, low-income undergraduates pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors at RWU.
New To The Area? Here Are Some Things To Do In Bristol, Juan Siliezar
New To The Area? Here Are Some Things To Do In Bristol, Juan Siliezar
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A big part of what makes Roger Williams University a great place to study is the state it’s in. Rhode Island is home to amazing restaurants, shops, and adventures both relaxing and exciting. Bristol is no different. With so much to do, you need the inside scoop.
Dancing In The Big Apple: Rwu Dancers Perform At The Jack Crystal Theater In New York City, April Federico
Dancing In The Big Apple: Rwu Dancers Perform At The Jack Crystal Theater In New York City, April Federico
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With the buzz of the city surrounding them, eight RWU dancers took the stage at the Jack Crystal Theater to dazzle the New York City crowd with a ten-minute piece that incorporated electronic rhythms and movements.
Enrichri Home-Schooling Families Can Now Enroll Children In Rwu School Of Continuing Studies, Edward Fitzpatrick
Enrichri Home-Schooling Families Can Now Enroll Children In Rwu School Of Continuing Studies, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Children in the ENRICHri home-schooling community will have the opportunity to take classes at the Roger Williams University School of Continuing Studies for the first time this fall, supplementing their home-school curriculum and allowing them to complete college courses before finishing high school.
A Student's Day Inside The R.I. State Crime Lab, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder
A Student's Day Inside The R.I. State Crime Lab, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder
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Daryn Javer’s eyes are glued to the comparison microscope as she focuses closer onto the 9-mm Luger cartridge case. She adds more lighting and turns her attention to the nearby monitor, adjusting a split-screen image of her subjects: a discharged cartridge case and a test-fired cartridge case ejected from a known firearm, until she lines up drag marks and breech face marks. With the markings aligned, she merges the pair of circular cartridge cases until they overlay one another on the screen, and she affirms they were fired from the same gun.
Carrying On Tradition, 1,100 Students Give Back In Our Backyard: Annual Feinstein Community Connections Program Immerses Freshman Class Into Local Communities For A Day Of Service, Jill Rodrigues, Juan Siliezar, Justin Wilder
Carrying On Tradition, 1,100 Students Give Back In Our Backyard: Annual Feinstein Community Connections Program Immerses Freshman Class Into Local Communities For A Day Of Service, Jill Rodrigues, Juan Siliezar, Justin Wilder
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As they make Roger Williams University their home for the next four years, a legion of yellow-shirted freshmen swarmed out around the region today to kick off their first days as university students by giving back in their new backyard.
Putting Together A Waterfire: See How Mba Student Keegan Heston Has Played A Vital Role In Providence’S Iconic Art Installation This Year, Juan Siliezar, Justin Wilder
Putting Together A Waterfire: See How Mba Student Keegan Heston Has Played A Vital Role In Providence’S Iconic Art Installation This Year, Juan Siliezar, Justin Wilder
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Hours before a single fire is lit and the smell of burning cedar and pine flood the noses of the thousands of people in attendance, there are boxes that need to be unpacked.
A Quick Guide To Moving In At Rwu: Important Information For Students And Families To Help Make The Move-In Process Effortless And Fun, Juan Siliezar
A Quick Guide To Moving In At Rwu: Important Information For Students And Families To Help Make The Move-In Process Effortless And Fun, Juan Siliezar
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There are few things as exciting as moving away from home and being on your own – or as stressful! Luckily, RWU designed a process to make it easy for students and their families. Here’s what you need to know.
Rwu Names New Director For Justice System Training And Research Institute, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Names New Director For Justice System Training And Research Institute, Edward Fitzpatrick
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David E. Lambert named School of Justice Studies Assistant Dean, following 25 years in Mass. State Police and 5 years at University of New Haven.
A Summer Intensive: What Developing More Esl Teachers In Ri Looks Like, Juan Siliezar
A Summer Intensive: What Developing More Esl Teachers In Ri Looks Like, Juan Siliezar
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It was the middle of summer break but this classroom of Providence and Pawtucket teachers were still in full teaching and learning mode.
Learning Onboard Rwu’S Research Vessel, Jill Rodrigues
Learning Onboard Rwu’S Research Vessel, Jill Rodrigues
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With the start of the Fall semester, that means students will be launching hands-on science lessons aboard the new research vessel, the InVincebleSpirit.
The 2017-2018 Academic Year At A Glance: A Year Of Firsts And Lasting Traditions, Courtney Dell'agnese
The 2017-2018 Academic Year At A Glance: A Year Of Firsts And Lasting Traditions, Courtney Dell'agnese
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A look back at how our undergraduate students filled this past academic year with a number of exciting and groundbreaking moments.
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.