The last golden age of Hollywood filmmaking, the New Hollywood, ran from the late 1960s through the late 1970s. This period is largely marked by male film auteurs, such as Arthur Penn, Hal Ashby, Bob Rafelson and Robert Altman. Joan Tewkesbury collaborated with Altman on several of his films, including McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971, as a script supervisor) and Thieves Like Us (1974, her first credit as a feature writer). She then wrote Nashville, which she had proposed to Altman prior to his filming of McCabe & Mrs. Miller; he became interested in the setting and sent Tewkesbury to Nashville in the fall of 1973 to observe the area and its citizenry. Tewkesbury's diary of her trip provided the basis for the screenplay, with many observations and incidents making it into the finished film. Nashville is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. In 1992, Nashville was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Tewkesbury transitioned into directing her debut film Old Boyfriends (1979) and acclaimed cable films including The Tenth Month (1979) and Cold Sassy Tree (1989). She had a very lengthy career directing episodic television from Northern Exposure, Doogie Howser, M.D., Felicity and Chicago Hope.Tewkesbury is regarded as a pioneer for women working creatively in the film and television industry. She forged a path when very few women were directing and was able to leverage her screenwriting skills to develop directing projects and assignments. She became an inspiration to many who felt that their talent and ideas were unappreciated by the mainstream industry.For the past two decades, she has contributed to the Sundance Institute with writing and directing workshops. Through these efforts, Tewkesbury has continued to mentor the next generation of female directors and screenwriters along with many others. She has also taught screenwriting, at the University of Southern California, with her screenwriting workshop “Designed Obstacles, Spontaneous Response” travelling throughout the United States, Israel, and Japan. Since 2003, Tewkesbury has lived in Tesuque, New Mexico.In 2011, Tewkesbury published her first novel, Ebba and the Green Dresses of Olivia Gomez in a Time of Conflict and War.This event is sponsored by the Harrington School of Communication and Media. For more information about Joan Tewkesbury’s visit to URI, please connect with Justin Wyatt, justinw@uri.edu.

Come join us and MSA for Iftar at 6:45PM on March 20th! We will have delicious Middle Eastern Food from Al-Shami!Visit URInvolved for complete event details and to RSVP.

Art League RI and the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography are featuring the works of artists and scientists in a new exhibition titled “The Synergy Project: A Collaboration of Art and Science” at Studio Blue on the URI Narragansett Bay Campus.With its goal to communicate oceanographic research to wider audiences through art exhibits and events, The Synergy Project has paired artists across many mediums with scientists from URI and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution since 2020. This third Synergy Project group exhibition features 50 pieces from returning artists and scientists as well as new work exploring new topics. Each exhibition is an opportunity for guests to learn about ocean science in an engaging and unconventional way, prompting new conversations about science and its importance in climate regulation and ocean health with communities near and far.

AI Tools provides a comprehensive introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students of all disciplines. The course introduces students to various AI tools that can enhance their academic performance and overall college experience. Students will learn how to leverage AI technologies to improve study habits, enhance research skills, and augment their creativity. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, students will gain practical knowledge and skills to use AI tools for academic and personal success in college.Fri, Jan 31, AI Tools: For ResearchersFri, Feb 07, AI Tools: Personal ProductivityFri, Feb 14, AI Tools: WritingFri, Feb 21, AI Tools: Image and ArtFri, Feb 28, AI Tools: For ResearchersFri, Mar 07, AI Tools: ProgrammingFri, Mar 21, AI Tools: Video + Music

Need assistance navigating accommodations or resources on campus? Our Drop-in Hours are a welcoming space where you can meet with a Student Resource Mentor to get personalized guidance on things like:Discussing accommodations with professorsSigning up for the Academic Testing CenterImproving organizational skillsAccessing campus resources and servicesand More! Whether you have specific questions or just want to chat about how your semester is going, we're here to support you. No appointment necessary—just stop by!Visit URInvolved for complete event details and to RSVP.

There are many benefits to studying abroad or away. This is your first step to learn about the benefits and explore international and national study away opportunities! Once you attend this session you can begin meeting one-on-one with an education abroad advisor and filling out your application for a study away program.The session will explain the different types of study abroad/study away programs offered at URI, their basic financial structures, and a review of helpful tips to navigate our website to gain even more important information. You will also be able to ask questionsMake sure to register by clicking the event website below.