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Overcoming The Obstacles To Addressing Racism, Edward Fitzpatrick Apr 2018

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 Apr 2018

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 Apr 2018

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 Apr 2018

#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 Apr 2018

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 Apr 2018

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 Apr 2018

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 Mar 2018

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 Mar 2018

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 Mar 2018

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.


From Volunteer To Hassenfeld Fellow: Turning A Passion For Public Health Service Into A Deeper Commitment, Courtney Dell’Agnese Mar 2018

From Volunteer To Hassenfeld Fellow: Turning A Passion For Public Health Service Into A Deeper Commitment, Courtney Dell’Agnese

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Cory Letendre ’18 doubled down on his commitment as a medical assistant at the R.I. Free Clinic serving uninsured and underinsured adults.


Graduate Students And Faculty Share Research On Jurors' View Of Death Penalty At Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Marcus Hanscom Mar 2018

Graduate Students And Faculty Share Research On Jurors' View Of Death Penalty At Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Marcus Hanscom

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Faculty-student research team delivered their own session to standing-room audience.


Rwu Stay Break Part Ii: Advocating For The State’S Food Insecure Residents, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2018

Rwu Stay Break Part Ii: Advocating For The State’S Food Insecure Residents, Jill Rodrigues

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Students apply their hands-on lessons in food insecurity issues to make an advocacy pitch to state legislators.


Rwu A Cappella Group To Open For Comedian Jay Leno At Ppac, Edward Fitzpatrick Mar 2018

Rwu A Cappella Group To Open For Comedian Jay Leno At Ppac, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Hawkward will take the stage in Providence before an audience of up to 3,000 on Thursday, March 22.


Rwu Stay Break Part I: A Real-World Dive Into R.I.’S Food Insecurity Issues, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2018

Rwu Stay Break Part I: A Real-World Dive Into R.I.’S Food Insecurity Issues, Jill Rodrigues

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Students apply their hands-on lessons in food insecurity issues to make an advocacy pitch to state legislators.


Rwu School Of Continuing Studies Recognizes All Saints Academy As A Steam Academy, Edward Fitzpatrick Mar 2018

Rwu School Of Continuing Studies Recognizes All Saints Academy As A Steam Academy, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Middletown school becomes second school in R.I. to complete training through RWU’s Center for Workforce and Professional Development.


During Retreat At Rwu, Providence Teens Will Look Forward To Their Futures, Edward Fitzpatrick Mar 2018

During Retreat At Rwu, Providence Teens Will Look Forward To Their Futures, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Workshops organized by half full, llc will build leadership skills, tackle teen issues and shape vision for life after high school


Rwu Creative Writing Students Learn Both Sides Of The Publishing Desk, Juan Siliezar Mar 2018

Rwu Creative Writing Students Learn Both Sides Of The Publishing Desk, Juan Siliezar

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Creative writing majors at Roger Williams don’t just become better writers, they learn the ins and outs of the publishing world from faculty who’ve excelled in it.


Renowned Attorneys To Speak About Being Women Of Color In The Workplace On March 28, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2018

Renowned Attorneys To Speak About Being Women Of Color In The Workplace On March 28, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Tina Tchen and Adrienne Lawrence will share their workplace experiences in the President's Distinguished Speaker Series at RWU.


Four Rwu Wrestlers Head To Ncaa Championship On Friday, Nicholas Williams Mar 2018

Four Rwu Wrestlers Head To Ncaa Championship On Friday, Nicholas Williams

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Rwu Law Spring Break In Puerto Rico: Helping Hurricane Victims, Michael M. Bowden Mar 2018

Rwu Law Spring Break In Puerto Rico: Helping Hurricane Victims, Michael M. Bowden

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With FEMA assistance lagging and hundreds of thousands still lacking basic amenities, an intrepid group of RWU Law students heads to San Juan, offering legal assistance to their neediest fellow citizens.


Roger Williams University Opens Financial Education Center With $182,000 Grant From Wiegand Foundation, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2018

Roger Williams University Opens Financial Education Center With $182,000 Grant From Wiegand Foundation, Jill Rodrigues

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New E.L. Wiegand Center for Advanced Financial Education provides spacious trading room equipped with the latest technology.


Rwu And Wpri 12 Announce First Poll Results In 2018 Ri Governor's Race, Edward Fitzpatrick Mar 2018

Rwu And Wpri 12 Announce First Poll Results In 2018 Ri Governor's Race, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Democrat Raimondo in tight race with Republican Fung, 60 percent support ban on semi-automatic rifles like AR-15, 75 percent favor letting "Dreamers" remain in U.S., poll finds.


Rwu Students Help Gloria Gemma Research Programs For Children Whose Parents Have Cancer, Juan Siliezar Dec 2017

Rwu Students Help Gloria Gemma Research Programs For Children Whose Parents Have Cancer, Juan Siliezar

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The hands-on experience provided students with teamwork, research and writing skills they can use upon graduation.


Rwu President Donald J. Farish Joins Presidents’ Alliance On Higher Education And Immigration, Edward Fitzpatrick Dec 2017

Rwu President Donald J. Farish Joins Presidents’ Alliance On Higher Education And Immigration, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Alliance backs policies to create welcoming environment on campuses for immigrant, undocumented and international students.


Rwu Study Abroad Experts Collaborate On Study Abroad Program Handbook, Juan Siliezar Dec 2017

Rwu Study Abroad Experts Collaborate On Study Abroad Program Handbook, Juan Siliezar

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Along with two RWU editors, the book features nine RWU authors and their experiences leading short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs.


From Fundraisers To Pageant, Mr. Rwu Contestants Give Back To The Community, Jill Rodrigues Dec 2017

From Fundraisers To Pageant, Mr. Rwu Contestants Give Back To The Community, Jill Rodrigues

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As the Mr. RWU Spectacular celebrates its 15th anniversary, annual competition has exceeded $250,000 for pediatric healthcare research.


Year In Review: Stories Of Who We Are, Jill Rodrigues Dec 2017

Year In Review: Stories Of Who We Are, Jill Rodrigues

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A look back at the stories from 2017 that celebrate who we are and what we do at RWU.


Showcasing Student Art On Campus And In Local Community, Juan Siliezar Dec 2017

Showcasing Student Art On Campus And In Local Community, Juan Siliezar

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Arts on Campus program provides professional venues for RWU community to exhibit and see creative work.


Rwu School Of Continuing Studies Partnering With Westerly Education Center, Edward Fitzpatrick Dec 2017

Rwu School Of Continuing Studies Partnering With Westerly Education Center, Edward Fitzpatrick

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University will offer four courses in Westerly during semester starting Jan. 24.