More Than a Travel Experience: Study Abroad Options at RWUFebruary 20, 2018 Juan Siliezar Deadline to apply for fall semester study abroad programs is March 1.Tags:AcademicsAlumniLife @ RWU
'Me Too' Founder Tells RWU Students: 'Let’s Heal Together. Let’s Get Active Together.'February 15, 2018 Edward Fitzpatrick Tarana Burke says movement is about supporting survivors of sexual violence and maintaining the momentum of open dialogue.Tags:AcademicsLife @ RWUFeinstein School of Humanities, Art and Education
Law Expert Argues: 'Have We Outgrown Brown v. Board of Education?'February 7, 2018 Michael M. Bowden A Stanford Law professor argues that “new thinking” is required to address discrimination and inequality in today’s society.Tags:AcademicsLife @ RWUSchool of Law
Campus Kicks Off Annual Exhibition and Lecture Series Exploring the Work and Life of Eldridge CleaverFebruary 2, 2018 Jill Rodrigues '05 and Justin Wilder Opening reception featured students performing slam poetry and conducting guided exhibition tours.Tags:AcademicsAlumniLife @ RWUFeinstein School of Humanities, Art and Education
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Visits Roger Williams University School of LawJanuary 30, 2018 Edward Fitzpatrick Her “fireside chat” with Judge Bruce M. Selya marks eighth time a high court justice has addressed RWU law students.Tags:AcademicsAlumniLife @ RWUSchool of Justice StudiesSchool of Law
To Change the World, We Have to First Dream ItJanuary 26, 2018 Edward Fitzpatrick More than 300 attend “Thriving RWU 2030: A Summit on Diversity and Inclusion.”Tags:AcademicsAlumniLife @ RWU
RWU P.E.A.C.E. Program Provides Students Space to Dive Into Social Justice IssuesJanuary 25, 2018 Juan Siliezar In program’s first year, students work to carry forward social justice issues on campus and inspire engagement and activism.Tags:AcademicsAlumniLife @ RWU
“Me Too” Movement Founder Tarana Burke to Speak at Roger Williams University on Feb. 13January 22, 2018 Edward Fitzpatrick Long before the courageous rally cry #MeToo went viral last year, Tarana Burke had adopted the simple yet powerful phrase “Me Too” to let survivors of sexual assault know they weren’t alone.Tags:AcademicsLife @ RWUFeinstein School of Humanities, Art and Education
A Painful HistoryJanuary 19, 2018 Michael M. Bowden Two leading legal scholars debate the trend of removing monuments to the Confederacy. Is it erasing history? Or acknowledging its biases?Tags:AcademicsLife @ RWUSchool of Law
RWU President Donald J. Farish Joins Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and ImmigrationDecember 19, 2017 Edward Fitzpatrick Alliance backs policies to create welcoming environment on campuses for immigrant, undocumented and international students.Tags:AcademicsAlumniLife @ RWU