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The Center For Justice: For Rhode Islanders In Need, A New Voice For Access To Justice, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2015

The Center For Justice: For Rhode Islanders In Need, A New Voice For Access To Justice, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Center for Justice, in cooperation with RWU Law, launches public-interest law center to provide legal assistance, educate new attorneys.


Providence Business News Names Rwu Executive Vice President As Top Cfo, Brian E. Clark Apr 2015

Providence Business News Names Rwu Executive Vice President As Top Cfo, Brian E. Clark

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For his leadership and success on Affordable Excellence and other University initiatives, Jerry Williams lands top honors in the career achievement category in the newspaper’s CFO Awards.


Bestselling Author Nathaniel Philbrick To Deliver 2015 Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2015

Bestselling Author Nathaniel Philbrick To Deliver 2015 Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Renowned Massachusetts Supreme Court Chief Justice (Ret.) Roderick L. Ireland
to deliver law school address.


University First In Rhode Island To Endorse Campaign To End Homelessness, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2015

University First In Rhode Island To Endorse Campaign To End Homelessness, Jill Rodrigues

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Pledging support to Zero: 2016, RWU joins statewide campaign to end homelessness among veterans and chronically homeless by 2016.


In The Name Of Autism Awareness... On Your Mark, Get Set, Decorate!, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

In The Name Of Autism Awareness... On Your Mark, Get Set, Decorate!, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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At the ICC's 5th Annual Cake Off on April 11, teams can put their culinary skills to the test in support of National Autism Awareness Month.


New Research Reveals A Slowdown Of The Atlantic Ocean Overturning, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

New Research Reveals A Slowdown Of The Atlantic Ocean Overturning, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU faculty member Scott Rutherford among global research team to publish findings that may ultimately impact marine ecosystems, sea levels and weather systems.


Esteemed Teacher, Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott To Visit Rwu On March 30, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

Esteemed Teacher, Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott To Visit Rwu On March 30, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Visit from “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” creator comes as part of the President’s Distinguished Speakers Series and 150 Years Later: The 13th Amendment & Race in America.


‘Blood Brothers’ Trade A Day Of Practice For A Day Of Donation, Sabrina Polin Mar 2015

‘Blood Brothers’ Trade A Day Of Practice For A Day Of Donation, Sabrina Polin

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RWU’s Men’s Lacrosse Team donates blood together for the fifth year.


Hawkward Takes The Ppac Stage On Saturday As 'Special Guest' Performers For Jay Leno, Lynda Curtis Mar 2015

Hawkward Takes The Ppac Stage On Saturday As 'Special Guest' Performers For Jay Leno, Lynda Curtis

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As opening act for the comedian, a cappella group to perform nine songs, including 'Uptown Funk,' at the Providence Performing Arts Center.


The 13th Amendment’S Legacy: Leonard Pitts Jr. To Lead March 23 Panel On Race, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

The 13th Amendment’S Legacy: Leonard Pitts Jr. To Lead March 23 Panel On Race, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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As part of the President’s Distinguished Speakers Series, experts from Harvard, Connecticut College and the RWU faculty to join the acclaimed writer during his second visit to the University.


Ceed Faculty Member A Guru For Aspiring And Veteran Shellfish Farmers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

Ceed Faculty Member A Guru For Aspiring And Veteran Shellfish Farmers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Providence Journal profiles Dale Leavitt, associate professor of biology, for his long-term success in teaching New Englanders how to start commercial oyster farms.


On Spring Break, Trading Sun And Sand For Service Learning, Lynda Curtis Mar 2015

On Spring Break, Trading Sun And Sand For Service Learning, Lynda Curtis

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From Providence to Pittsburgh to Peru, more than 130 students ditch beach towels and opt for tool belts this week as part of Alternative Spring Break projects.


New Research Shows Latino Households Face Challenges In Homebuyer Market, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

New Research Shows Latino Households Face Challenges In Homebuyer Market, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU policy groups HousingWorks RI and Latino Policy Institute release infographic that reveals affordability gap for Latino households in Rhode Island.


In An Inequitable Election Process, How To Regain The 'Equal Vote', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

In An Inequitable Election Process, How To Regain The 'Equal Vote', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Attorney and activist Lawrence Lessig calls upon college students to fight for change to make campaign-funding a fair process.


Marine Biology Faculty From Rwu Among 2015 Stac Grant Awardees, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

Marine Biology Faculty From Rwu Among 2015 Stac Grant Awardees, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Roxanna Smolowitz, Dale Leavitt and David Taylor will work on multi-disciplinary teams taking on research challenges related to climate variability and the state's marine environment.


On March 2, Best-Selling Author Nicholas Carr To Explore The Ubiquity Of Technology, Sabrina Polin Feb 2015

On March 2, Best-Selling Author Nicholas Carr To Explore The Ubiquity Of Technology, Sabrina Polin

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With themes from 'The Circle' – this year’s Common Reading selection – as guide, Carr will examine the intersection of humanity and technology.


Free Will, Anger And Murder: Examining "Native Son" 75 Years Later, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

Free Will, Anger And Murder: Examining "Native Son" 75 Years Later, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Celebrated in the annual John Howard Birss, Jr. Memorial Lecture Series, the novel explores themes of racial profiling and disenfranchisement.


Reviving The Legacy Of World War I, Kevin Terbush Feb 2015

Reviving The Legacy Of World War I, Kevin Terbush

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Students research what Americans remember and have forgotten about the Great War.


On Money, Politics & Corruption: Scholar, Activist Lawrence Lessig To Visit Rwu On Feb. 23, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

On Money, Politics & Corruption: Scholar, Activist Lawrence Lessig To Visit Rwu On Feb. 23, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Public invited to free President’s Distinguished Speakers Series event featuring
acclaimed free thinker and visionary.


Meet The Learning Commons: A One-Stop Shop For Academic, Technology Needs, Sabrina Polin Feb 2015

Meet The Learning Commons: A One-Stop Shop For Academic, Technology Needs, Sabrina Polin

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Integration of new Media Tech and Library Information centers transforms the Library’s first floor.


How To Talk About Race Without Starting A Riot: David Wilson Returns To Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

How To Talk About Race Without Starting A Riot: David Wilson Returns To Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Acclaimed journalist and filmmaker kicks off spring semester’s President’s Distinguished Speakers Series events and a yearlong series titled “150 Years Later: The 13th Amendment & Race in America."


Students’ Free Speech Campaign Reaches Around The World, Kevin Terbush Feb 2015

Students’ Free Speech Campaign Reaches Around The World, Kevin Terbush

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By getting people to share what they're thankful to be “#Free2Think” about, students launch an international human rights campaign.


University First In R.I. To Partner With Day One On Sexual Assault Prevention & Response, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jan 2015

University First In R.I. To Partner With Day One On Sexual Assault Prevention & Response, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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First agreement of its type in Rhode Island adds Day One’s expertise to University’s efforts in preventing sexual assault incidents and supporting on-campus victims.


For State’S Lego Robotics Winners, Champions Award And A Head Start On College Tuition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jan 2015

For State’S Lego Robotics Winners, Champions Award And A Head Start On College Tuition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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More than 300 local elementary and middle school students tested their robotics and research skills in Rhode Island championship held at RWU.


University Awards $12,200 In Civic Grants To Community Organizations In Bristol, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jan 2015

University Awards $12,200 In Civic Grants To Community Organizations In Bristol, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Funding to assist nine groups with community projects focused on social services, arts, education and more.


University Named To President's Honor Roll For Community Service, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jan 2015

University Named To President's Honor Roll For Community Service, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Award recognizes service efforts in 2014, including the 10th annual Community Connections program, which took place last August.


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.