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Community Invited to RWU Inauguration Week

BRISTOL — The community is invited to several events next week at Roger Williams University in celebration of the inauguration of the university’s new president, Donald J. Farish, Ph.D.

Inauguration Week is from Monday, Oct. 10, through Friday, Oct. 14, and many of the events will be free and open to the public. The university will inaugurate its 10th president, Donald J. Farish, on Thursday, Oct. 13. Limited tickets are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (401) 254-3201 for tickets.

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Community Invited To Rwu Inauguration Week

BRISTOL — The community is invited to several events next week at Roger Williams University in celebration of the inauguration of the university’s new president, Donald J. Farish, Ph.D.

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New app for phone to help find a lawyer

Wednesday, 22 Jun 2011, 9:22 PM EDT
By Steve Nielsen

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – A Roger Williams University professor and lawyer co-founded a new application, LawyerUp, making legal advice accessible at all times.

“The thought was if I can get a pizza in 15 minutes why can’t I get a lawyer in 15 minutes,” LawyerUp attorney, Jason Knight said.

Currently available for Android phones, it will soon be ready for purchase on the iPhone.
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New app for phone to help find a lawyer

From the June 22, 2011 edition

Reported by Steve Nielsen

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – A Roger Williams University professor and lawyer co-founded a new application, LawyerUp, making legal advice accessible at all times.

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http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/providence/new-app-for-phone-to-help-find-a-lawyer

RWU Awards Community Grants

From the June 5, 2011 edition

EastBayRI.com

BRISTOL — The Roger Williams University-Town of Bristol Cooperative Committee has awarded $11,700 in grants to 8 local non-profits and organizations this week.

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Farish Was Rowan’s ‘Guiding Light’

By Bryan Littel | May 13, 2011

Typically, a university commencement is the final step for students on their way to a diploma.

This year, it was Rowan University President Donald Farish’s final step, too.

After 13 years as Rowan’s head, directing major change and expansion as part of a 10-year plan, Farish is moving on to Roger Williams University in Rhode Island beginning in July.

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Roger Williams dedicates marine sciences facilities

01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 By Gina Macris

Journal Staff Writer

BRISTOL — Roger Williams University honored the memory of philanthropist and entrepreneur Luther H. Blount Monday with the dedication of renovated and expanded marine science facilities that will focus on the environment and the restoration and cultivation of shellfish and other aquatic creatures. Read the rest of this entry »

RWU, Gordon launch teacher degree program

EAST PROVIDENCE — Teachers have a new way to earn a master’s degree in teaching, thanks to a unique partnership between Roger Williams University and a private school in East Providence.

In the Teacher Residency Program at The Gordon School, students will spend their days immersed in the classroom at The Gordon School, which spans nursery through middle school in East Providence. After the regular school day, graduate students will take theory classes from faculty members at both institutions. Graduates will earn a master of arts degree in teaching from Roger Williams University and elementary-school certification from the state Department of Education.

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