By Juliana Dellamarggio The Harrington School of Communication and Media hosted the 2018 Christiane Amanpour Lecture Series on October 24, delivered by Carole Radziwill, a journalist, best-selling author, and longtime cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City.” To get the day started, Radziwill took a tour of campus with Dr. Adam Roth, […]
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Harrington Testimonial: Outstanding Internships
Harrington School senior, Taylor Stickles, spent her summer in a brand-new way. A public relations and communication studies double major, Stickles served as the Public Relations Intern on the Brand Experience team at FM Global in Johnston, Rhode Island, during her summer break. FM Global is a mutual insurance company dedicated to property risk management. […]
Continue reading "Harrington Testimonial: Outstanding Internships"Fall 2018 Internships with WaterFire
WaterFire Providence’s interns are given an up-close view of the inner workings of a major nonprofit organization dedicated to the ritual of renewal in a city through the magic of art and music, water, and fire. An internship at WaterFire Providence is a very unique experience that allows interns to work side-by-side with staff and members of […]
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by Hannah Will Have you ever walked into a library and felt completely overwhelmed? Lauren H. Mandel, assistant professor in URI’s Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, understands that students can easily be overwhelmed and has conducted research on how to help students navigate a library. This spring semester, Mandel presented “Finding the Way […]
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by Taylor Stickles Ilana Gershon, associate professor of Anthropology at Indiana University, presented “Me™ Hiring in a NeoLiberal Age” to students and faculty at the University of Rhode Island this past spring semester. This lecture was part of a series of lectures that make up the Harrington Forum, in which URI faculty and guest lecturers […]
Continue reading "Gershon talks about hiring in neoliberal age"Harrington School students network with advisory board members
by Taylor Stickles Networking is a key skill that is taught to all students in the Harrington School of Communication and Media at URI. On April 13, several Harrington School students were invited to attend a networking roundtable event with members of the prestigious Harrington Executive Advisory Board. The advisory board is made up of […]
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by Aria Mia Loberti This July, Justin Wyatt, Ph.D., assistant professor with a joint appointment in communication studies and film/media, will step into a new role as associate director of the Harrington School of Communication and Media. He will work on matters of curriculum development and student engagement, alongside Associate Dean and Harrington School Director […]
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Ryan Coogler: “It’s worth revisiting “The Black Panther” director’s strong debut “Fruitvale Station.” Telling the true story of 22-year-old Oscar Grant on the last day of 2008, the film leads to a heartbreaking conclusion at the Fruitvale subway stop. Coogler’s shattering debut is a potent testament to a life tragically lost far too soon. Greta […]
Continue reading "Justin’s 5 Young Filmmakers for Young Filmmakers"GSLIS Prism Scholarship
Established by W. Michael Havener (GSLIS Director, 1998-2006) with the support of GSLIS faculty and advisory committee members, this annual scholarship provides support for a matriculated GSLIS student committed to serving diverse populations in any type of library or informational service. To apply for the GSLIS Prism Scholarship, a GSLIS student in good standing should […]
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