RIPIRG The Rhode Island Public Interest Research Group, Inc. (RIPIRG) is
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a
statewide,
which
independent, non organization
interest conducts
profit, public
research,
develops educational and advocates
on
programs, behalf of the
students, citizens, and consumers. RIPIRG works on issues which af fect the health, welfare and well being of citizens of Rhode Island. Past issues have been in the areas of environmental
rights, transportation,
sumer
protection, con policy, justice
energy and the
system. RIPRIG is funded by students on member campuses which have af filiated with tfie organization, foun dation and government grants, and private contributions. The main office and headquarters of in the are located RIPIRG Memorial Union. The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association are the governing bodies of the 16 fraternities and 8 sororities on campus. They work together to promote good relations between the Greeks and the URI Ad ministration. They govern and oversee judical and financial mat ters and promote and serve the Greek
community on campus. They organize and participate in yearly philanthropic events to raise money for charity including; Blood drives. Jump Rope for Heart, Kingston Improvement Associa tion, RacquetbaU Recreation Run, and the URI Bake-Off, which raised money for the Paraplegic Association of Rhode Island. In addition, each house participates in their own
philanthropic project
yearly.
At the March 1984 Northeast In Conference
terfraternity Council
URI's Pan.helienic Association won award of Excellence for Com munity Service. This award was based on the 25 Panhels from Maryland to Maine. Also at the conference, Terry Tinkham was an
elected Vice-President of NEIFC in charge of fraternities in R.L, Mass., Conn., and New York City. These awards show the growth of the
organizations and the poten tial to strive toward excellence. IFC and Panhel will continually strive towards making the URI Greek Community the best it can be. two
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ASSOCIATION
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