3/12/10 - The University of Rhode Island Student Handbook is due for revision soon, but Student Senate has proposals to change the policy on proximity to drugs and alcohol, among other things. The Student Rights and Responsibilities Committee wants to change the attitude of the book, stressing more of what students can do, should they find themselves in difficult situations, rather than a list of what they cannot do.
3/12/10 - Starting this semester, University of Rhode Island students are applying for on-campus housing online. Jeffrey Plouffe, associate director of housing and residential life said it's saving the university approximately $100,000 and it's a quicker and more convenient process.
3/12/10 - For the first time in a few years, St. Patrick's Day is not falling on the University of Rhode Island's spring break week. While some may see this as a damper on their party mode, let's look at the bright side: at least everyone will be around to celebrate together.
3/12/10 - The University of Rhode Island's men's indoor track and field team finished in 40th place at the 2010 Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Championship meet last weekend at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center. "Overall I feel the team performed pretty well," sophomore Andrew Reigstad said.
3/12/10 - In the past year, the University of Rhode Island has faced many changes. These include a new president, a new system for printing in the library and a new process for getting housing. The University of Rhode Island Student Handbook is also changing, as it is updated every two years.
