We offer a 2 hour workshop to train on basic issues affecting the LGBTQ community and how to be an ally. This is an Intro Safe Zone Session that will increase awareness, knowledge, and support of LGBTQ people and issues, build a visible support network of LGBTQ Allies on URI’s campus, and improve the campus climate for LGBTQ people at URI. We hold Safe Zone workshops at the Gender & Sexuality Center.We are offering TWO sessions on Monday, February 3rd, 10am - 12pm and 4pm - 6pm.TO REGISTER, please visit the link: https://web.uri.edu/gender-sexuality/safe-zone/Visit URInvolved for complete event details and to RSVP.

Warm and enjoy some hot cocoa while browsing URI campus departments and local community organizations hosting tables to promote health and wellness, and showcasing their services. Free cookies, hot cocoa, popcorn and many giveaways.Visit URInvolved for complete event details and to RSVP.

Join us for lunch as we create space to share your experiences on campus, discuss current events, and connect with other students. Lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring your own lunch as well.Fostering an inclusive and welcoming community is at the heart of the Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) ‘s work. All events hosted by or in collaboration with the MSSC are open to the entire URI community. We are committed to making URI a place where everyone feels valued, included, and has a true sense of belonging. We look forward to welcoming you!Thursdays 12:30pm- 1:30pmDates:1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/27, 4/10,4/24Visit URInvolved for complete event details and to RSVP.

The University of Rhode Island Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM-URI) is hosting their inaugural event with guest speaker and URI alum Dr. Sarah Olson from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She will be discussing her current research and the path that led her there in her talk entitled "Modeling the dynamics of centrosome movement". AWM officers will also be sharing their plans for the upcoming semester. Snacks/coffee provided prior to the event. All are welcome.Abstract: In this talk I will first given an overview of my mathematical journey and how I ended up focusing on computational biology research. I will then talk about a collaborative project related to cell division in cancer cells with extra centrosomes. During cell division, the spindle is composed of a network of dynamic microtubules and motor proteins that generate forces to form a bipolar spindle, with each pole organized around a single centrosome. Disruption in force generating activities through protein depletions or alterations to centrosome number, alter spindle structure and affect the fate of the cell. Centrosome amplification leads to multipolar spindle formation and multipolar division, which results in daughter cells with decreased viability. However, cancer cells actively cluster extra centrosomes to form a functional bipolar spindle. We highlight modeling and experimental efforts to understand the dominant forces that lead to the formation of either a multipolar or functional bipolar spindle in the case of extra centrosomes.

Come join us to work on your facilitation skills and learn new activities.Weekly general membership meetings begin at 3:30pm on Mondays and will be in Memorial Union Atrium 2. Please feel free to start signing in at 3:25pm and we will open the doors when we are ready for everyone.Visit URInvolved for complete event details and to RSVP.

Feb 3 - Feb 7, 4:00 - 5:00 pm R Series https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/51u4WzL9Tryn8LXPod1WKQ