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News from August 2022

Banned Books Week at URI celebrates and encourages the freedom to read and learn, with events and guest speakers, Sept. 19-23

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

To celebrate and encourage the freedom to read, the University of Rhode Island’s Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies will hold a series of events during Banned Books Week, Sept. 19-23, to bring awareness to censored and challenged books.

13th Annual Fall Golf Tournament on October 3

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

13th Annual Fall Golf Tournament on October 3

Plymouth State's Lord to Retire After 2022 Season

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Plymouth State University head field hockey coach Bonnie Lord, whose 263 career victories are the fourth-most across all sports in school history, announced she will retire after the 2022 season.

City rolls out 8 programs to boost small businesses impacted by the pandemic

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

City rolls out 8 programs to boost small businesses impacted by the pandemic

FM Global bringing interactive SimZone on Tour to URI

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Normally used just for clients, FM Global will bring its SimZone on Tour trailer to the University of Rhode Island on Sept. 12.

With new senior leadership role, Brown to strengthen commitment to Providence and Rhode Island

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

As Brown’s first vice president for community engagement, Mary Jo Callan will grow positive engagement locally by developing, leading and coordinating programs, partnerships and other activities.

Cocktails & Cornhole at the Trap on September 21

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2022

Cocktails & Cornhole at the Trap on September 21

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Kent County Times area weekly mass times

By Kent County Times | Aug 27, 2022

The following parishes in the Kent County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

URI’s Rainer Lohmann named a Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2022

The Faroe Islands have welcomed travelers to their shores for centuries. In the last century, however, islanders have had to contend with the impact of one unwelcome guest: PFAS contaminants, or “forever chemicals,” as they are sometimes called.

After 15 years leading Brown financial aid, Dean Jim Tilton to retire

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

​After 15 years of distinguished service at Brown and a successful four-decade career in higher education, Dean of Financial Aid Jim Tilton will retire at the end of the 2022 calendar year.

Eastern Connecticut Named Favorite in 2022 Women’s Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

The Eastern Connecticut State University women’s volleyball team was picked to claim the 2022 Little East Conference (LEC) women’s volleyball championship, according to the 2022 LEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll.

To advance research on incarceration, Brown acquires personal papers of prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

The John Hay Library, home to Brown University’s special collections, in partnership with Brown’s Pembroke Center, has acquired a vast set of records, writings and artwork from political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal.

Better Business through Work-Life Balance on September 22

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Better Business through Work-Life Balance on September 22

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Celebrate Labor Day with a BBQ at participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores

By Kent County Times | Aug 23, 2022

Watch grilling demonstrations and enjoy family-friendly fun on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Keene State Named Favorite in 2022 LEC Field Hockey Preseason Coaches’ Poll

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

The Keene State College field hockey team was picked to claim the 2022 Little East Conference (LEC) championship, according to the 2022 LEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Owls, who advanced to the LEC title game for a league-record 18th time last season, totaled 134 points and secured six first-place votes. They are in search of their conference-record 15th championship, which would be their first since 2018.

Warwick Sewer Authority Board Meeting on September 22

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Warwick Sewer Authority Board Meeting on September 22

Class of 2026, largest in Providence College history, arrives for new academic year

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

The Keene State College field hockey team was picked to claim the 2022 Little East Conference (LEC) championship, according to the 2022 LEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Three URI professors win $735,000 grant from NASA-EPSCoR to study methane emissions from rocks common to Earth, Mars

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

Over the next three years, three University of Rhode Island researchers are hoping to broaden the scientific understanding of methane emission dynamics in ultramafic rock systems – work that one day may help answer the mystery of the existence of past or present microbial life on Mars.

Three URI professors win $735,000 grant from NASA-EPSCoR to study methane emissions from rocks common to Earth, Mars

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2022

Over the next three years, three University of Rhode Island researchers are hoping to broaden the scientific understanding of methane emission dynamics in ultramafic rock systems – work that one day may help answer the mystery of the existence of past or present microbial life on Mars.

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Kent County Times area weekly mass times

By Kent County Times | Aug 20, 2022

The following parishes in the Kent County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.