A pair of white minivans rolls up on the dirt lot of Wickford Boat Yard. When the doors slide open, a dozen high school kids from Providence emerge, yawning and stretching as if it’s much earlier than 9 a.m. They make their way toward the University research vessel Cap’n Bert, which will take the group to two different locations to trawl for sharks and other marine life. Some of the students have never been aboard a boat for a saltwater expedition, and they seem a bit quieter than other members of the group. .
The University recently celebrated the 50th year of its partnership with the Republic of Indonesia in an event that included traditional dances, speeches by University and Indonesian representatives, and the awarding of certificates of completion to 15 exchange students from the island nation. The ceremonies opened with a traditional “Likok Pulo” welcome dance by URI’s Aceh exchange students. .
The University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension is excited to announce the launch of The Rhode Island Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program for students at the Community College of Rhode Island and URI. .