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people who are physically challenged, mostly from polio. “Mobility is a huge issue in Africa,’’ says Elizabeth Dore-Welch, a political science graduate student who spearheaded the project. Ibrahim Nour ’15, who grew up in the Republic of Chad in Central Africa and was also part of the project, agrees. “A bike can change a life,” he says. “It will help a person travel from village to village for a job, or it can be used to transport water. There are hundreds of examples.’’ More at bikesnotbombs.org.
Front row, left to right, Tia Guilbert ’15 of Charlestown, Hannah Tickle ’14 of Warren, Chanel Miller ’14 of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Elizabeth Dore-Welch ’13 of Middletown. Back row, left to right, Carla Costa ’14 of Angra Do Heroismo, Portugal, Victoria Andreozzi ’16 of North Kingstown, Brian Condon ’16 of Warwick, Jonathan Selling ’13 of Wrentham, Mass., Ibrahim Nour ’15 of Kanem, Republic of Chad.
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Attention alumni families—it’s time to think summer, and URI has dozens of options to keep young and old learning, having fun, and making the most of the Ocean State. From late June through August, explore filmmaking, music, landscape architecture, volleyball, sailing, and more. Adult activities include a writing conference, nonviolence programs and continuing education. More at uri.edu/news/camps.
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Philanthropy Council marked National Philanthropy Week in November with the launch of the Students First Fund, intended to provide financial assistance to students in times of crisis and unexpected hardship, such as an accident or illness, death of a family member, fire damage, or the need for temporary housing. “Emergencies and unexpected events can create financial difficulties for students—difficulties that could affect them personally and academically. These funds can be the difference that allows a student to stay in school,” said URI Vice President of Student Affairs Tom Dougan. The Student Philanthropy Council was created last year by the URI Foundation and is coordinated through the Foundation’s Annual Giving Office in collaboration with the Student Alumni Association. The Council is made up of about 20 students focused on making sure other students understand the impact of donations to the University. “I think students sharing messages with other students is an effective way to get the word out,” said Council President Chip Redihan ’14. “Helping students realize that some of our classmates are facing hardship and then taking a small step to contribute toward providing them with help is a great way to connect the dots about fundraising and the impact it can have.”
To the dull mind all nature is leaden. To the enlightened mind the whole world sparkles and burns. —Ralph Waldo Emerson
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