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    Endicott handles RWU, 68-49  Feb 1, 2008
    - The Endicott College women's basketball improved upon its perfect TCCC record, downing the Roger Williams University Hawks, 68-49, on Thursday night in the MacDonald Gymnasium in Beverly, Massachusetts. With the win, Endicott is now 11-7 overall and an undefeated 6-0 in The Commonwealth Coast Conference. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls win third-straight, down Emmanuel  Jan 30, 2008
    The Gulls return to action on Thursday night as they square-off with TCCC leader Roger Williams University. The Commonwealth Coast Conference showdown will be webcast on Endicott All-Access with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 pm in Beverly, Massachusets. (Ecgulls.com)

    Shellfish farmer makes his living on Winnapaug Pond  Jan 19, 2008
    Thomas is a Sophomore at Roger Williams University where he is studying business and marine biology that will enable him to take over the family business one day. There is limited availability for shellfish beds as they are created in areas that are something of a desert where little else is growing, explains Gardner. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    The wrong weapon against terrorism  Jan 13, 2008
    As Professor Peter Margulies of the Roger Williams University law school perceptively told The New York Times after Padilla's conviction, the way the statute is being interpreted "basically allows someone to be found guilty for something that is one step away from a thought crime.". Both charges - providing material support and conspiracy - are extremely vague, because ideas behind both strain to reach conduct that may be, in other contexts, entirely innocent. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)

    New England news briefs  Dec 28, 2007
    Larry Ritchie, a professor at the Roger Williams University School of Law and a hearing officer for the retirement board, will review the testimony and make a recommendation. (AP). (Boston Globe)

    Horn case draws international attention  Dec 20, 2007
    Joseph Senak, a juris doctorate candidate at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI, stated Horn's self-defense assertion may rid him of guilt, but the homeowner might have to appear before a judge. "I think his claim of defense has legal merit and a chance of prevailing, but there is enough ambiguity in this case to warrant a day in court," said Senak, 23. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)

    UMW welcomes Afghan students The Initiative to Educate Afghan Women, a nonprofit founded in 2002, enabled the two to attend school here for free.  Dec 2, 2007
    " Flash-forward to October, when Sadat was going to class on what she thought was just another day at the Fredericksburg campus. Soon after leaving her dorm, she said, she saw a guy in a miniskirt and a young woman wearing a diaper. "I said, 'Something must be wrong today. " She later learned they were dressed up for Halloween, and she even took part in some of the festivities. That kind of culture shock will likely continue for Sadat and her roommate, Zahra Noor, 22, who are the first-ever... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Indictment: Astor's son plundered estate  Nov 28, 2007
    Philip Marshall, a professor at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, testified before the grand jury, according to his spokesman, Frazier Seitel. Copyright 2007 The. (CNN -- International)

    Astor's Son Accused of Stealing From Her  Nov 28, 2007
    Philip Marshall, a professor at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, testified before the grand jury, according to his spokesman, Frazier Seitel. The grand jury investigation had already brought a halt to substantive proceedings in the civil dispute over Astor's estate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Around Town Nov. 22 -- Battle of the sexes is about to even out  Nov 22, 2007
    Nicholas Belmont, a junior construction management major at Roger Williams University, participated on the Design-Build Team during a three-day Associated Schools of Construction Region I Construction Management Student Competition. A dozen other Northeast schools participated, and two of the RWU teams, Design-Build and Heavy Highway, emerged victorious and will advance to the national competition in Las Vegas in March of 2008. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    McGinn Named TCCC Player of the Week  Nov 14, 2007
    Endicott, winners of five-straight TCCC titles, defeated Roger Williams University in overtime to advance to the national tournament. In the Gulls' opening game of the NCAA Tournament, McGinn scored the game winner in the 64th minute as Endicott snuck past Oneonta State, 2-1. (Ecgulls.com)

    Endicott Voted 5th in Men's Basketball Preseason Poll  Nov 7, 2007
    Gordon College was selected third and received one first-place vote, while Roger Williams University was chosen fourth and received the two remaining first-place votes. Teams received 14 points for every first-place vote received, 13 points for each second-place vote, 12 points for each third-place vote, down to one point for a last place vote. (Ecgulls.com)

    'Excited about the idea of voting'  Nov 7, 2007
    Putting this together has been a long process, beginning in late July with a service learning seminar, attended by Jill Glickman of Roger Williams University (which has played a key role); McGill; Laxton; and Shea teachers. On Aug. 20, voter education materials were distributed to the schools, and on Aug. 28,- instructors introduced those materials in their classrooms. (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    Nathan Schuldheiss Dies in Iraq  Nov 7, 2007
    After his time at GU, Schuldheiss graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate. He had been most recently assigned to Detachment 204, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. (Gozags.com)

    Cardinal sailor sixth at single-handed nationals, freshman second at intersectional regatta  Nov 7, 2007
    Senior placed sixth in the Women's Singlehanded National Championship in Seattle while a Cardinal freshman squad placed second overall in the Freshman Intersectional Regatta hosted by Roger Williams University this past weekend ... Freshman Intersectional Regatta Stanford sent a group of freshmen to Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI to contest the first Freshman Intersectional Regatta, formerly known as the Freshman Atlantic Coast Championships ... Freshman Intersectional Regatta Roger... (Gostanford.com)

    More of this story  Nov 6, 2007
    His son, the oldest of his two children, joined him in Newport and lived with him while attending law school at Roger Williams University in Bristol from 2002-05. "Newport became his home of record," Schuldheiss said. (Newport Daily News, RI)

    Hopkins Swim Teams to Participate in "Hour of Power" Relay on Tuesday  Nov 6, 2007
    Univ. of New England, Roger Williams University, Lycoming, St. Joseph's (Maine), Ohio Northern, Wheaton College (Mass. Johns Hopkins, Lake Forest (Ill. (Hopkinssports.com)

    Tournament Time: Endicott to Meet Oneonta State  Nov 6, 2007
    The Gulls (16-5-0) were awarded the automatic berth to the field of 60 with their fifth-consecutive The Commonwealth Coast Conference title on Sunday afternoon as they defeated Roger Williams University, 1-0, in overtime. Endicott's first round opponent will be a formidable challenge in Oneonta State. (Ecgulls.com)

    Clark Shoots Gulls to Conference Title  Nov 5, 2007
    BEVERLY, MA - Senior forward (E. Kinston, NH/Pentucket Regional) scored midway through the first overtime period to lift Endicott College to its fifth-consecutive TCCC title with a, 1-0, overtime win over Roger Williams University on Sunday afternoon in Beverly, Massachusetts. A physical contest between the No. 1 and No. 3 seeds saw exciting action in the opening half. (Ecgulls.com)

    TCCC Finals Moved to Sunday  Nov 3, 2007
    Endicott, the top-seed in the TCCC Tournament, will host the third-seeded Roger Williams University Hawks ... Endicott defeated Roger Williams University, 1-0, in their only meeting of the season on September 15th. (Ecgulls.com)

    Women's Soccer to Host TCCC Finals, Football Time Change  Nov 2, 2007
    BEVERLY, MA - The Endicott women's soccer team will be gunning for its fifth-consecutive TCCC title on Saturday, as the Gulls will host Roger Williams University at 1:00 p.m. Endicott defeated Gordon College, 2-0, on Wednesday to earn a spot in the conference finals. The Endicott football game against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, originally scheduled for a 12:00 noon kick-off, will be pushed back to a 5:30 p.m. start to accommodate the women's soccer final. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls Glide Past Hawks, 3-1  Nov 2, 2007
    BEVERLY, MA - The Endicott women's volleyball team defeated the fifth-seeded Roger Williams University Hawks, 3-1, on Thursday night to advance to The Commonwealth Coast Conference Finals. The Gulls will host second-seeded Colby-Sawyer College on Saturday afternoon in Beverly, Massachusetts. (Ecgulls.com)

    With Dems' split, 1st is hottest race in the city  Nov 2, 2007
    "When the ground shifts, the foundation cracks. [And] one of the best things New Britain is known for is its water. I would do everything I could to protect it." Gerratana is 22, fresh out of Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. He just married - Oct. 6 - to Jessica Roberti of Greenville, R.I. Gerratana is the son of well-known orthopedic surgeon Frank Gerratana and five-term state Rep. Theresa Gerratana. (New Britain Herald, CT)

    Gulls Advance to Sixth-Straight Title Game  Nov 1, 2007
    The top-seeded Gulls will host the No. 3 seed Roger Williams University in the TCCC Finals on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. The Hawks upset Western New England College, 1-0, on Wednesday to advance to the championship game. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls Hold Off Eastern Nazarene, 3-1  Oct 31, 2007
    Endicott returns to action on Thursday evening as they will host #5 Roger Williams University. The Hawks upset the University of New England on Tuesday, 3-1. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls Fall in TCCC Finals  Oct 30, 2007
    Roger Williams University downs Endicott to win TCCC Title ... BRISTOL, RI - For the second straight season Roger Williams University has captured The Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship, as the Hawks downed the Gulls, 9-0, on Sunday afternoon in Bristol, Rhode Island. (Ecgulls.com)

    Trio of Gulls Earn Weekly Honors  Oct 30, 2007
    Hall added 51 assists and six digs in a three-game sweep of University of New England, and then tallied nine digs and two blocks in a four-game win over Roger Williams University. Hall averaged 12. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls Sweep Nor'easters, Down Hawks  Oct 28, 2007
    In Endicott's second match of the day, the Gulls squared-off with Roger Williams University. A victory would assure EC the No. 1 seed in the upcoming TCCC playoffs. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls Rally to Beat Colby-Sawyer, 6-3  Oct 27, 2007
    The victory propels the Gulls into The Commonwealth Coast Conference Finals where they will take on the No. 1 seeded Roger Williams University Hawks. Game time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon in Bristol, R.I. RWU defeated Endicott, 6-3, on September 15th in their only meeting of the season. (Ecgulls.com)

    Blue and Green Earn Top Seed in TCCC Playoffs  Oct 26, 2007
    In addition, #2 Western New England (13-4-2, 10-1-2) will host #7 Colby-Sawyer College (8-8-2, 6-6-1), #3 Roger Williams University (13-4-1, 10-2-1) will host #6 Wentworth (8-7-2, 8-4-1) and #4 Curry (13-4-1, 9-3-1) will host #5 Gordon (12-5-1, 9-3-1). One tiebreaker was applied in determining the seeds. (Ecgulls.com)

    Endicott Sneaks Past Chargers, 3-2  Oct 25, 2007
    Endicott will host the University of New England and Roger Williams University beginning at 11:00 a.m.. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls to Host Gordon in TCCC Opening Round on Tuesday  Oct 16, 2007
    Roger Williams University has claimed the top seed for The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) women's tennis championship, which begins with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The Hawks (11-1 overall) earned the top spot in the upcoming TCCC tournament after posting a perfect 10-0 record in conference play. RWU will host eighth-seeded Curry College (3-11 overall, 3-7 TCCC) in Bristol, R.I. Roger Williams claimed a 9-0 victory in the teams' regular-season... (Ecgulls.com)

    Rhode Island colleges pledge aid for children of nightclub fire victins  Oct 11, 2007
    The four other participating schools are the New England Institute of Technology, Bryant University, Roger Williams University, and Salve Regina. Though the fund facilitated the scholarships pledges, the schools will be responsible for setting up their own scholarship programs, Derderian said. (Boston Globe)

    Gulls Soar to Win Over Fighting Scots  Oct 10, 2007
    Gordon returns to action on Saturday when the Scots head to Roger Williams University to take on the Hawks at 12:30 pm. The Gulls return to the field Thursday when they host Regis College at 4:00 pm on the turf. (Ecgulls.com)

    Fabricating Hate Speech  Oct 10, 2007
    He was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and graduated summa cum laude from Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I.. Reader Comments: (0)There are no comments posted yet. (Human Events Online)

    Defender in training  Oct 9, 2007
    " Documented status made a big difference for Ibarra, as he was finally able to pursue a college education, and eventually work in the office of Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts and her successor, Charles Fogerty. Once he was able to attend college, Ibarra decided to study something that would enable him to help other people who had been through similar experiences or worse by helping them become aware of their legal rights. Ibarra first attended the Community College of Rhode Island, where... (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    Gulls Win Fourth Straight, Down Gordon  Oct 5, 2007
    Gordon takes to the courts on Saturday as they host the Hawks of Roger Williams University. (Ecgulls.com)

    Lajoie, Flynn Lead Gulls Over Nor'Easters  Oct 4, 2007
    For UNE, which faces Roger Williams University (12:30 p.m.) Saturday in Biddeford, Leigh Engel (Richmondville, NY/Cobleskill-Richmondville) and Beth Ehmann (Ludlow, VT/Black River) combined to make seven stops. Courtesy of University of New England Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)

    Endicott and UNE Play to 0-0 Draw  Oct 4, 2007
    Endicott hosts Wentworth Institute of Technology at 2:30 p.m. in Beverly, MA, while UNE entertains Roger Williams University at 3:30 p.m.. Story Courtesy of University of New England Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)

    400 students lobby on Capitol Hill for Darfur  Oct 4, 2007
    "STAND is new at my school but strong," said Brett Gentile from Roger Williams University. He said STAND allows the youth to be active the political process of the United States, while helping a great cause. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)

    Kelsey Conn Races to Weekly Honors  Oct 2, 2007
    The Blue and Green return to the trails on Saturday when they head to Colt State Park in Bristol, R.I. for a meet hosted by TCCC rival Roger Williams University. (Ecgulls.com)

    Cromwell's Salvatore heads regional board  Oct 1, 2007
    " A year later, he was appointed as the town's first full-time officer. He worked his way up through the ranks until the sudden and unexpected death of Chief Michael Green in March, 1992. Salvatore was appointed to succeed Chief Green. In his new role, Salvatore is anxious to expand the membership roles at NEACOP as well as beefing up the executive development program at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. NEACOP was established in 1926 to help forge closer personal and professional links... (Middletown Press, CT)

    Gulls Race at Pop Crowell Invitational  Sep 30, 2007
    Endicott will return to the trails next Saturday when they head to Colt State Park in Bristol, RI for a meet hosted by TCCC rival Roger Williams University. The men's race is set to begin at 11 while the women will follow with a starting gun of noon. (Ecgulls.com)

    UNH, Sound School team up on sea horse project  Sep 28, 2007
    For the sea horse project, Sound School purchased three pairs of Long Island sea horses from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Each breeding pair can cost $300 to $500, Bernabeo said. (New Haven Register, CT)

    Terri Ann Ficca  Sep 27, 2007
    She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Recreation from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, and received her teaching certificate in Elementary Education at Roger Williams University. She was presently pursuing a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Macky Wins NE Singlehanded Championships  Sep 24, 2007
    BRISTOL, R.I. - In a dying northwesterly wind on Sunday at Roger Williams University, '09 took first in the NE Singlehanded Championships with a two-day total of 96 points. 10 and '09 also competed for the Bulldogs in the Regatta. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Palestine Film Festival moves beyond the news stories  Sep 23, 2007
    "The Times Were Never So Bad: The Life of Andre Dubus" opens the program, with a QA with director Edward J. Delaney, a faculty member at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island (northernlightsfilmfest ). The 10th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival will be presented next weekend at venues around the world, including the Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday at 5 p.m. The twist is that everybody everywhere gets to vote on his or her favorite films, with the votes tabulated at the festival's New York... (Boston Globe)

    Flynn, Fleischer Lead Gulls to 4-0 Victory  Sep 21, 2007
    Colby-Sawyer returns to action on Saturday afternoon as they host TCCC foe Roger Williams University at 3:00 PM. Endicott will have a rare Saturday off, as the Gulls will host Williams College on Sunday at 12:00 noon. (Ecgulls.com)

    Bell Leads Roger Williams over Endicott  Sep 16, 2007
    Information Courtesy of Roger Williams University Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)

    Gulls Blanked by Pilgrims, 3-0  Sep 15, 2007
    New England College will be back in action on Saturday, Sept. 15 when they travel to take on conference opponent Gordon College at 2:30 p.m. Endicott College will take the field next on Saturday, September 15 when they travel to take on Conference opponent Roger Williams University at 1:00 p.m.. Story Courtesy of New England College Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)

    Flynn Scores Twice, Gulls Win TCCC Opener  Sep 13, 2007
    Next up for Endicott is a TCCC showdown against rival Roger Williams University on Saturday afternoon in Bristol, RI. Traditionally two of the top teams in the league, the Gulls and the Hawks are certainly no strangers. The last time EC and RWU matched-up was in the 2006 CCC Finals as Endicott escaped with a, 2-1, win. (Ecgulls.com)

    Fall Arts Preview  Sep 9, 2007
    Ongoing: "From the Deep: The Sperm Whale, Bone by Bone," watch as researchers and technicians from the museum and Roger Williams University reassemble the bones of a 46-foot sperm whale that washed ashore on Nantucket in 2002; "Dutch Whaling in the Golden Age." Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown. 508-487-1310. (Boston Globe -- Living)

    Tentative deal in Station fire case  Sep 6, 2007
    Andrew Horwitz, a professor at Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, R.I., said it is unclear how much more the plaintiffs would receive from some of the remaining defendants whose liability for the fire may be more difficult to prove. The current agreements could represent the bulk of the settlement, he said. (Boston Globe -- Local)

    Burrillville looks to block strike  Aug 30, 2007
    "The teachers and coaches who are members of the BTA are disappointed by this decision and hope the School Committee reconsiders. It was always our intention to participate in sports activities while this matter was resolved and are ready to report to the practice field if the school department allows us." Collective bargaining has been ongoing since last November, but kicked into high gear in July with the assistance of mediator Bruce Kogan, a law and mediation professor at Roger Williams... (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Burrillville schools may be delayed  Aug 29, 2007
    Collective bargaining has been ongoing since last November, but kicked into high gear in July with the assistance of mediator Bruce Kogan, a law and mediation professor at Roger Williams University. The union requested mediation after the sides hit an impasse over issues concerning state mandates. (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Keeping Pawtucket clean  Aug 28, 2007
    The act of community service is part of Roger Williams University's "Community Connections" program, in collaboration with the Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation (PCDC) ... Polly Hutcheson, an assistant director in Roger Williams University's Development Office, said the Community Connections program, now in its third year, offers a win-win situation for both the college and its students. (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    Brooke Astor, 105  Aug 15, 2007
    Marshall's son Philip Marshall, a professor at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, had alleged that his father was looting her estate and allowing her to live in the filthy conditions at her Park Avenue duplex. Anthony Marshall, a former diplomat and Broadway producer who won Tony awards in 2003 and 2004, denied any wrongdoing. (CNN -- US)

    Howe takes city Emergency Management post  Aug 11, 2007
    " Here's why: Shortly after graduating from St. Raphael in 1981, he became a call firefighter in North Providence, all the while attending Roger Williams University. He received a bachelor's degree in public administration from RWU in 1986 while still serving the North Providence Fire Department, and has worked in Pawtucket for the last 20 years before "retiring" just a week ago. Other qualifications include successful completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) courses; Incident... (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    Stamp an expiration date on bridges  Aug 9, 2007
    The writer, former commissioner of the Metropolitan District Commission, is assistant professor of construction management at Roger Williams University. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    UNLV programs getting it 'write'  Aug 3, 2007
    The assessment of graduate writing programs, "Where Great Writers Are Made," was based on interviews with more than 350 program directors, professors, students and graduates, said the article's author, Edward J. Delaney, a communications professor at Roger Williams University and longtime Atlantic Monthly contributor. Those surveyed heaped praise on UNLV - a program that he had not previously given any thought to, Delaney said. (Las Vegas Sun)

    Clinton: Create Public Service Academy...  Jul 29, 2007
    "I loved her personal stories. ... It wasn't her generic speech," said Katelyn Porter, president of the College Democrats chapter at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Porter, who is from Boston and works for a nonprofit organization that helps low-income families, said she has not decided which Democratic candidate she will support. (The Drudge Report)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET  Jul 21, 2007
    RACIALSLUR (Jordan, The Providence Journal) -- PROVIDENCE, R.I.: An apologetic Ralph R. Papitto, former chairman of the board of trustees at Roger Williams University, has asked that his name be removed from the law school he helped found in an attempt to "mitigate the damage" caused by his use of a racial slur at a board meeting. 500. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Law School Will Lose Donors Name  Jul 20, 2007
    The Ralph R. Papitto School of Law at Roger Williams University will soon lose the Papitto name, now associated with a slur ... Therefore, and as a reflection of the sincerity of my regret and of my deep commitment to Roger Williams University, I have today asked the Board of Trustees to remove my name from the law school ... Roger Williams University is moving forward as a stronger institution, even more united around our core values. (Inside Higher Ed)

    Papitto: Take my name off RWU law school  Jul 20, 2007
    PROVIDENCE - Bowing to the controversy that has raged around him over the use of a racial epithet, former Roger Williams University Board Chairman Ralph Papitto has asked that his name be removed from the law school he helped found, and the schools trustees quickly complied ... In an announcement released to the media, Papitto said he requested his name be removed from the school "as a reflection of the sincerity of my regret and of my deep commitment to Roger Williams University." ... "Much of... (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    Take my name off it: Papitto asks that his name be removed from law school  Jul 19, 2007
    In an announcement released to the media, Papitto said he requested his name be removed from the school "as a reflection of the sincerity of my regret and of my deep commitment to Roger Williams University.". "Much of my reflection has centered on how I might mitigate the damage that this controversy has and continues to have on Roger Williams University. I learned as a young man that the best way to handle a mistake is to admit it, as I have, to take responsibility, as I have, and bear the... (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Donor tries to defuse N-word controversy  Jul 19, 2007
    Roger Williams University Chairman Ralph Papitto looks on during graduation ceremonies in Bristol, R.I.,on May 20, 2006 ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Amid outrage from students, school leaders and legislators over his use of the N-word, the former chairman of the Roger Williams University board said Wednesday he wants his name removed from its law school ... Roger Williams University, in Bristol, has about 3,800 undergraduate students. (MSNBC -- Race)

    Dorchester man held in 2006 slaying  Jul 17, 2007
    PROVIDENCE Ex-university leader admits using slur The longtime chairman of the Roger Williams University board whose name is on the only law school in Rhode Island admitted yesterday to using a racial epithet to refer to blacks during a board meeting, saying it "kind of slipped out." "I apologized for that," Ralph Papitto said in an interview on WPRO-AM. "What else can I do? Kill myself?" Papitto admitted he used the slur at a May meeting of the school's Board of Trustees while discussing the... (Boston Globe)

    More of this story  Jul 17, 2007
    Both as a teacher - she also works at Rhode Island College and Roger Williams University teaching dance classes - and as a dancer, Pacheco acknowledges that dancing is a consistent learning process. "You're constantly working on marking things better," she said. (Newport Daily News, RI)

    Ex-university chairman: Slur 'slipped out'  Jul 17, 2007
    Roger Williams University chairman Ralph Papitto looks on during graduation ceremonies in Bristol, R.I.,on May 20, 2006 ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The longtime chairman of the Roger Williams University board admitted Monday that he had used the N-word during a board meeting, saying it kind of slipped out ... Roger Williams University, in Bristol, has nearly 4,000 undergraduate students. (MSNBC -- Race)

    University board chairman uses N-word  Jul 17, 2007
    PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) -- The longtime chairman of the Roger Williams University board admitted Monday to using the N-word during a board meeting, saying it "kind of slipped out." ... Roger Williams University in Bristol has roughly 3,880 undergraduate students. (CNN -- US)

    Papitto says racial slur just slipped out  Jul 17, 2007
    Pressured by students and faculty, the Roger Williams University Board of Trustees is considering whether to remove Ralph R. Papitto s name from Rhode Island s only law school because he used a racial epithet during a May meeting of the trustees ... Law school dean David A. Logan omitted Papitto s name in an e-mail he sent out yesterday, addressed: To Members of the Roger Williams University School of Law Community ... Meanwhile, philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein said he has told President Roy... (Providence Journal (subscription))

    University official who spoke slur resigns  Jul 15, 2007
    BRISTOL, R.I. -- A former trustee at Roger Williams University said the longtime chairman of the board was forced to resign this week after he uttered a racist slur at a May meeting. This week, Ralph R. Papitto stepped down after more than 40 years on the board, including the last 18 as chairman. (Boston Globe)

    Judge: FDA OK of drug label doesn't avert claims under state law  Jul 4, 2007
    That "would have been like wiping the whole board clean and wiping out all possible victories" against Merck, said David Logan, dean of the Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, R.I.. But the judge rejected Whitehouse Station, N.J.-based Merck's attempt to throw out lawsuits brought by two people who began taking Vioxx after April 2002, when the FDA approved a label warning that the drug might increase the chance of such problems. (Newsday -- State)

    Woonsocket firefighters promoted  Jul 2, 2007
    He served as Fire Department assistant Haz-Mat officer from 1996-1998, and earned his bachelor of science degree in Public Administration from Roger Williams University in 1998. Reilly was promoted to the rank of Captain of Ladder #1 in August of 2000. (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Lilly May Face More Zyprexa Lawsuits After U.S. Raises Side Effect Concern  Jul 1, 2007
    When the FDA says something damning about the warnings of a drug, it's admissible as evidence on the reasonableness of the manufacturer's decisions,'' said David Logan, dean of the Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island, in an interview. It would likely carry some weight with juries. (Bloomberg)

    Bad evening for Ledyard-Pawcatuck American Legion baseball team  Jun 29, 2007
    He s a freshman at Roger Williams University and pitched there and at Montville High. Chris Wojick (first-game winner) pitched as a freshman at the University of Maine and also is a 2006 Montville graduate. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Gregg M. Kaye Named Commissioner of The Commonwealth Coast Conference  Jun 15, 2007
    DUDLEY, MA - Gregg M. Kaye has been named Commissioner of The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), a 14 member NCAA Division III athletics conference comprised of private institutions throughout New England, including Anna Maria College, Colby-Sawyer College, Curry College, Eastern Nazarene College, Endicott College, Gordon College, New England College, Nichols College, Regis College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University, University of New England, Wentworth Institute of... (Ecgulls.com)

    Quiet end for C.F. scholarship fund  Jun 15, 2007
    Over the years, 19 students received CFST scholarship awards as they moved on to state schools like the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island, as well as such private institutions as Bryant University, Roger Williams University, New England Institute of Technology, Massachusetts College of Art, Northeastern University and Georgetown University, among others. Briden as time went on partnered with Credit Union Central Falls, recently renamed... (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    Gore and Thompson: Blah and Order  Jun 14, 2007
    At Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, Assistant Dean of Science Jeffrey A. Hughes ordered that professors in his department show students Gore s movie, "An Inconvenient Truth." Jason Mattera, an RWU alum wrote, 'An Inconvenient Truth', and only 'An Inconvenient Truth', was shown by Hughes cabal, as if that film were the authoritative voice on global warming. So, every core science section -- 12 in all -- consisting of philosophy, political science, english, engineering, and psychology... (Human Events Online)

    A Bristol, R.I., inn comfortable with history  Jun 11, 2007
    After crossing the bridge, Roger Williams University comes up on the right. Veer slightly right to follow Route 136 north, which is Metacom Avenue. (Boston Globe)

    Lincoln hosts largest parade in the Valley  May 29, 2007
    s parade, are about to graduate from North Providence High School and respectively enter Roger Williams University, to study political science, and the Community College of Rhode Island, to study art history. "We definitely support the troops," said Jen. (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Words Of Wisdom  May 28, 2007
    Perhaps the soundest advice came from the filmmaking brothers Peter and Bobby Farrelly in their speech at Rhode Island's Roger Williams University. "Don't ever rob a bank," Peter Farrelly advised. (CBS News)

    Pals shower Moynahan with baby gifts  May 22, 2007
    With Bobby and Peter Farrelly delivering the commencement address at Roger Williams University over the weekend, it was a good bet the filmmakers would do something out of the ordinary. The Ocean State natives randomly picked one of the 900-plus graduates to be an extra on "The Heartbreak Kid," the film they're working on with Ben Stiller and Michelle Monaghan. (Boston Globe)

    Downtown district gets historic recognition  May 22, 2007
    The city also pressed into service students in an historic preservation class at Roger Williams University to help pin down relevant dates and other data for the historic downtown properties. After several revisions, including to limit the submission to commercial historic structures, State Historic Preservation approved its end last September, and early this year the package was sent to the National Park Service, part of the U.S. Department of Interior, which oversees federal historic... (Pawtucket Times, RI)

    Big names pomp up graduation  May 21, 2007
    Saturday, Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I.. The pair addressed most of their speech to students with C averages or lower. (USA Today -- Life)

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