Fall Colloquium 2/8: Public education is under assault. The federal Department of Education has been bulldozed. And nearly half of states have now enacted private school voucher plans. Historian Jack Schneider and journalist Jennifer Berkshire, co-hosts of the education podcast Have You Heard and co-authors of The Education Wars, will discuss how we got to this moment and what we stand to lose if public schools disappear. They’ll also outline an ambitious vision of what the “public” in public education can and should mean.Jennifer Berkshire, Journalist, author, and educator whose work explores the politics of public education. Co-author of The Education Wars and co-host of the Have You Heard podcast.Jack Schneider, Education historian and UMass Amherst professor examining school quality, equity, and reform. Co-author of The Education Wars and co-host of the Have You Heard podcast.Brought to you by The URI Honors Colloquium, an annual fall lecture series hosted at URI, serves as a university-wide educational forum that’s also open to the public. The Colloquium offers presentations and discussions of emerging lively, challenging intellectual issues.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

This is the second of two educational sessions, with this one focused on financial literacy. The purpose is to give everyone a foundation in finance and business concepts before we begin operating the fund.

Learn about rare diseases with The National Organization for Rare Disorders! Learn about different rare diseases and spread awareness with us!!We are celebrating rare cancer day!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

The GSC Craft Club is a welcoming space where students can relax, de-stress, and connect with friends while creating fun and easy crafts. No experience is required—just bring your creativity and enjoy making something new each week! All are Welcome!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Like the "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" show, contestants from the audience will compete against BOND brothers in trivia questions of varying difficultly to see if they are, smarter than a BOND brother.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Cheer on the Rams as they take on Stony Brook under the lights!