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Work of RIC's Philip Palombo on display in Gallery Z

RIC associate professor Philip Palombo is co-curator of the Video Art Exhibition at Gallery Z in Providence. His work is also featured in the show, which runs through Nov. 28.

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Annie Smith Peck – RIC class of 1872 – one of 12 new RI Heritage Hall of Fame members

On Nov. 15, Annie Smith Peck, an 1872 graduate of the Rhode Island Normal School (a forerunner of RIC), was posthumously inducted into the Heritage Hall of Fame. RIC president Nancy Carriuolo accepted on Peck’s behalf.

RIC Symphony Orchestra to premiere rock-inspired composition Dec. 7

The Rhode Island College Symphony Orchestra – with guest guitarist Joshua Millard – will premiere a composition by RIC adjunct faculty member James Bohn on Monday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m., in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall.

Richard Wolff to present “Capitalism Hits the Fan” Dec. 2

Economist Richard Wolff will present “Capitalism Hits the Fan,” his nationally acclaimed analysis of the current economic crisis, at RIC on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Gaige Hall Auditorium.

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Clinical Issues in Adoption and Foster Care Certificate Program graduates its first class

The first five students to complete the Clinical Issues in Adoption and Foster Care Certificate Program will graduate on Friday, Nov. 20. Also on this day, there will be a free presentation on ethics and adoption in Alger 110 from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m.

RIC receives Nursing Innovation Award

Rhode Island College’s School of Nursing has been given the Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

H1N1 flu update from RIC Health Services – Nov. 9

This RIC Health Services update provides the latest information on the availability of the H1N1 vaccine as well as treating flu symptoms and taking preventive actions to avoid the flu.

Anchor Madness at RIC

RIC's 15th Annual Anchor Madness event was held in The Murray Center on Nov.4.

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RIC hosts Rhode Island’s first Reggio Emilia Institute

Rhode Island's first Reggio Emilia Institute was held in October at Rhode Island College. It was sponsored by the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development and the Early Childhood Education Program.

Muir String Quartet and clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein in concert at RIC Nov. 23

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'Rabbit Hole' – at RIC Nov. 18-22 – explores uncertain paths through a family’s tragedy

The play, which won a 2007 Pulitzer and garnered a Tony-Award nomination for best play, will be staged by the Rhode Island College Mainstage Theatre from Nov. 18-21 at 8 p.m. and on Nov. 21 and 22 at 2 p.m.

Performances will take place in the Nazarian Center’s Forman Theatre. Associate professor of theatre Jamie Taylor will direct.

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Segregation is back in America’s public schools

In a lecture on Oct. 21, educational activist Jonathan Kozol spoke to a full house in Roberts auditorium. The facts he presented raised historical questions. Didn’t the landmark Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 solve the problem of segregated schools? According to Kozol, “Yes and no.”

Men’s basketball: ready for a new challenge

The RlC men’s basketball team, which will include a lot of new faces, is preparing for what it hopes will be another successful campaign in 2009-10.

Bus trip to NYC on Dec. 12

See what the “Big Apple” has to offer during this festive, holiday season! A bus trip to NYC will leave RIC at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. This trip will fill up fast, so reserve your seat today!

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Chamber Orchestra, String Ensembles in concert Nov. 22

The RIC Chamber Orchestra and String Chamber Ensembles, under the direction of conductor John Sumerlin, will perform in concert on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall.

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RIC’s Early Spring courses to begin in December, January

RIC will offer over 20 “Early Spring” courses between the fall and spring semesters this winter.

Youth ensembles to take the stage at RIC Nov. 24

Grade-school students are set to take the stage at Rhode Island College in a collaborative concert featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles (RIPYWE) and the Junior Providence Singers.

The performance is on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall.

Alum Howard Fine authors book on acting

Noted acting teacher and RIC graduate Howard Fine has written the book “Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft,” which was released in October.

New teaching workshop aims to give RIC students a competitive edge

The one-credit workshop is scheduled to start on Jan. 5, 2010 and will take place over the course of the month.

Congress to Campus at Rhode Island College

RIC’s Congress to Campus event from Oct. 25-28 offered a look at politics and public service in a series of forums, informal meetings with college and community members, and interviews with local media.

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RIC opens new location of Sherlock Center on Disabilities

The center, founded in 1993, opened the doors to its new site on the college’s east campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 20.

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RIC annual Art Auction set for Dec. 4

RIC’s 37th annual Art Auction will take place on Dec. 4 in Bannister Gallery. Previews start at 4 p.m., followed by the auction at 7 p.m.

Alumni and friends of the college are encouraged to donate works of art for bid at the event, which helps fund student activities.

To arrange for donations, please call the Art Department office at (401) 456-8054. Deadline for drop-offs is Wednesday, Nov. 25.

2009-10 women’s basketball team readies for tip-off

The Anchorwomen, looking to improve on last year's 10-16 record, kick off their season at home in The Murray Center on Nov. 17.

Collegiate scholar society inducts 75 at RIC

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) at Rhode Island College inducted 75 new members in a ceremony held Oct. 22 in the Student Union Ballroom.

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Additional information about the organization may be found at nscs.org/chapter/rhode-island.

RIC alum leads community art project at a Providence church

Members of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Providence will see the result of their community art project led by parishioner, artist and RIC alumni Heather Annis ’95, in November.

Art of Eve Aschheim on display at Bannister Nov. 5 to Dec. 2

Bannister Gallery will showcase works of Eve Aschheim from Nov. 5 to Dec. 2. An opening reception featuring Aschheim will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5-8 p.m.

Athletic Hall of Fame nominations

Now is the time to submit your nominations for the RIC Athletic Hall of Fame. The committee will review all new nominees, along with those that have been previously nominated, and select the Class of 2010. Those selected will be officially inducted during Homecoming weekend in October 2010.

Nominees must have graduated from Rhode Island College (unless being nominated as a coach, administrator or contributor).

Nominees must have finished their competitive eligibility at least five years ago.

Anyone previously nominated, need not be nominated again.

Names, with current address and telephone number should be submitted to Art Pontarelli via e-mail at apontarelli@ric.edu by Dec. 1, 2009.