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Athletics gala Oct. 2 to honor new Hall of Famers, athletic achievements

Rhode Island College is celebrating its 80th year of intercollegiate athletics in 2010 and will hold a major gala on Saturday, Oct. 2 as part of Homecoming Weekend to commemorate this special event. The event will be held in The Murray Center and will begin at 6 p.m.

Funding for Art Center renovation and expansion on November ballot

On Nov. 2, Rhode Islanders will have the opportunity to vote on a $78 million higher education bond referendum (Question 2) that includes $17 million to finance a major upgrade of RIC's 52-year-old Art Center.

Prof. Robert Rude steps down from Summer Literacy Clinic after 34 years

RIC’s Summer Literacy Clinic will begin a new chapter as long-time director Robert Rude will leave the program he has been involved with since 1976.

Jennifer Davis-Duerr, RIC assistant professor of elementary education, will take over as director of the clinic.

Open Books Open Minds releases schedule of fall events

‘Sculpture Tour’ brings some impressive visitors to RIC

The Rhode Island College campus has undergone some significant changes in recent years, including a new residence hall, extensive east campus renovations and the president’s illuminated walkway. But this September is bringing a different kind of addition, one that will transform the campus into an outdoor gallery for large sculptures.

RIC alum’s battle to free brother from prison now a major film

Betty Anne Waters fought the justice system and won, overturning her brother’s murder conviction. How the RIC grad did it is now being portrayed in a film called “Conviction,” starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell, set to open in theaters on Oct. 15. (See preview.)

2010 – a very good year for RIC

From a balanced budget to an influx of grants, RIC has had a great fiscal year, said President Nancy Carriuolo at Opening Coffee Hour on Aug. 25.

Forum on Providence’s urban revitalization efforts Sept. 30

The discussion – “Transforming Cities: A Vision for Providence, RI” – is a presentation of the Chester Smolski Memorial Forum on Urban Development and part of the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities grant to digitize the slide collection of the late RIC Professor Chester Smolski.

Bannister Gallery – Preview Fall 2010

From paintings to drawings to sculpture, a full slate of art exhibtions will be on display in Bannister Gallery this fall.

Homecoming Fall Weekend – October 1 and 2

Homecoming 2010’s Fall Weekend offers plenty of fun and excitement for Rhode Island College alumni, students and their families, and friends of the college.

RIC, PawSox pitch education on the field

ABC’s “Body of Proof” features RIC in fourth episode

Body of Proof 2010 summer press tour.

RIC’s American Democracy Project teams up with NBC-10 for election 2010 events

It is a first-of-a-kind joint venture for the oldest public institution of higher learning in Rhode Island and the state’s leading news channel. For the first time in R.I., dial testing, a method used by national news media, will be part of the coverage.

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet to perform Sept. 30

Dance Preview – Fall 2010

RIC Dance Company's fall 2010 calendar features collaborations with local and international ensembles and a holiday song-and-dance spectacular.

RIC grad begins Peace Corps service in Panama

RIC students participate in BEST OF RHODE ISLAND celebration

RIC Theatre Preview – Fall 2010

RIC Mainstage Theatre will present two classic plays this fall: "Deathtrap," from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, and "Hay Fever," from Nov. 17-21.

RIC Music Preview – Fall 2010

Check out the complete fall 2010 concert schedule for the Wednesday Chamber Music Series, RIC Wind Ensemble, RIC Symphony Orchestra, RIC Chorus and much more.

Carriuolo in attendance as Rep. Langevin gavels House into session

When Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin ’90, presided over the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time, RIC President Nancy Carriuolo was in the gallery to share the occasion with the RIC grad.

Faculty art showcased at Bannister Sept. 9-30

The Annual Faculty Exhibition will offer a a close-up view of the talent in residence at Rhode Island College. In the Hall Space Gallery, paintings by Mary Bucci McCoy will be on display. An opening reception will be held Thursday, Sept. 9, from 5-8 p.m.

Fruit Hill Farmers Market returns to RIC 8/20-10/15

The market, which offers the season’s local fresh produce, pet treats, specialty items and baked goods, will be open on Fridays from 3:30-6 p.m. in parking lot Y, located on Hennessey Street, just off Fruit Hill Avenue.

RIC appoints Alexander Sidorkin dean of education school

Alexander “Sasha” Sidorkin was appointed dean of RIC’s Feinstein School of Education and Human Development in July.

RIC researchers collaborating with Northeast consortium on genome project

RIC professor Rebeka Merson and student Mike Jastram recently participated in a five-day bioinformatics workshop at the University of Delaware, the first of three planned meetings to map the genome of the little skate, a flat-bodied fish with a slender tail.

The knowledge gained about the connection between biological development and exposure to environmental chemicals is critical to learning about some of the underlying causes of birth defects and illnesses in humans.

Endless Summer Beach Party: a July tradition

The party, hosted by RIC Athletics, drew a crowd of nearly 100 to the North Beach Clubhouse in Narragansett on July 20.

High schoolers thrive in RIC summer music program

Area high school musicians had an opportunity to collaborate with peers and expand their repertoire of knowledge at RIC’s summer music program, held July 12–16.

Anchor Club Golf Day – July 12

Rhode Island College would like to recognize all of the participants and sponsors who took part in the ninth annual Anchor Club Golf Day, which was held at Pawtucket Country Club on July 12.

Gary Sasse named Distinguished Visiting Professor

Gary Sasse, who served as executive director of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) for three decades, has been appointed Distinguished Visiting Professor of Public Policy at RIC for the 2010-11 academic year.

Cabaret to benefit nursing school Development Fund Oct. 1

2010-11 Alumni board selected

Jason Anthony, president of the Alumni Association's board of directors, was among the new slate of officers and directors selected for the upcoming year.

Fall 2010/Spring 2011

To view the full lineup of 2010/11 Performing Arts Series events, click here.

“A School in Trouble”: William Holland, RIC emeritus professor,
publishes a book about Central Falls High School

William Holland

Fighting for a cure

Kayla (Prescott) Ranieri

RIC campus police fleet receives facelift, 2 new cars

This fall, the campus police vehicles will get a new look along with two new cars to add to the fleet.The new design features lettering in the school colors, the RIC Anchorman logo on the back doors, and a new police shield in a black, gold and maroon color scheme.

Don Tencher honored by NACDA for third time as Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) named RIC’s Don Tencher as the Northeast Div. III Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year at its annual convention last week. It is the third time in his career that Tencher has received the award.

Viola Davis ’88 wins second Tony Award

RIC grad Viola Davis ’88 won a Tony Award for leading actress in play for her portrayal of Rose in the play “Fences.” Her co-star Denzel Washington took home the leading actor in a play award as Rose’s husband Troy in the play, a revival of August Wilson’s 1987 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner.

Davis, who also graduated from RIC’s Upward Bound program, previously won the Tony Award in 2001 for her work in “King Hedley II.” She was nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe Award for supporting actress in the 2008 movie “Doubt.”

Davis received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the RIC in 2002.

Donald E. Tencher

Across the Athletic Director’s Desk

Honors at Rhode Island College

A look at the highlights of the Honors Program in 2010.

Continuing a series that began in 2008, RIC's Judith Stokes reviews selected books from the Browsing Collection of Adams Library. In June, she looks at 10 of her favorites.

Two-time RIC graduate entering new career in nursing after successful stint in business

Lucia Napoli-Amado, who earned a degree in management from RIC in 1992, is a new grad of RIC's School of Nursing. In her own words, this busy mother of four describes how it all came to be.

RIC undergraduate commencement – 2010

Exuberant grads celebrate day in the sun

RIC's undergraduates ran the gauntlet to achieve hard-won degrees. On May 22 their victory was celebrated at the baccalaureate commencement ceremony.

Graduates list

Photo gallery

RIC grad overcomes major barriers on her way to Master of Social Work degree

Erica Mitchell, who earned a Master of Social Work degree and attended the advanced-degree commencement on May 20, faced severe obstacles during the two years she studied to become an MSW at RIC’s School of Social Work.

2010 advanced-degree commencement:
new grads urged to “speak up”

“Speak up…even if your voice shakes.” That was the theme of M. Teresa Paiva Weed’s commencement address to the 2010 advanced-degree graduates, whose relatives and friends overflowed the bleachers and chairs in The Murray Center on May 20.

Graduates list

Photo gallery