Each year we take one day to recognize those men and women who protect our country. One day of recognition for the rights and freedoms we enjoy every day as a result of their service. What we know today as Veterans Day was first observed as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. President Woodrow Wilson’s proclamation contained the language: "To us…
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As the Legal Beagle sits to write this, a major data breach involving credit monitoring company Equifax has made the news . If you read or even watch the news regularly, you will know that this is not the first and likely not the last security breach that may have an effect on your finances, personal information, or even health information. How can you protect yourself from future attacks? …, Don't Forget Your (Virtual) Keys: Creating & Using Strong Passwords, . In this class, the Legal Beagle and you will learn about tools for testing your current passwords, how to create strong passwords, how to safely use them on any device, and we’ll touch on ways to protect your devices.
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This month the library is highlighting books on gender and sexuality law with a new book display! The last two decades have seen drastic increases in discussion and research on the topics of gender and sexuality in the law. High profile Supreme Court cases, like Lawrence v. Texas , 539 U.S. 558 (2003) and Obergefell v. Hodges , No. 14-556, slip op. (U.S. June 26, 2015), have addressed some key…
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In our last post we talked all about the Rhode Island summer phenom, Del’s Lemonade. In this post, we are talking all about an equally Rhode Island local food, coffee milk. According to a HuffPost headline , “Coffee Milk Is Rhode Island’s Secret Local Drink You’ve Got To Try” and you HAVE to try it! While not uniquely a summer beverage, like Del’s, coffee milk is definitely unique. Here are some…
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Food trucks have quickly become an integral part of the American culinary landscape, moving from being just a delicious late-night food option to a summertime essential. The state of Rhode Island is no exception, having spent the majority of the winter indoors, we love to get outside during the summer to explore our beaches, parks, and cities. Food trucks are not just a recent fascination, the…
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BRISTOL, R.I. –, The Roger Williams University community commemorated Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution on Jan. 30 with a public program in Global Heritage Hall. The event honored the legacy of the civil rights activist and underscored the continuing importance of protecting constitutional freedoms. Presented in collaboration with RWU’s Public Humanities & Arts Collaborative (The Co-…
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Happy Valentine’s Day! We understand that, as both law students and lawyers, it is hard to set aside time for love. Finding or maintaining relationships (of any kind, really) in this profession can be difficult. You have a tremendous number of tasks to complete, and not to mention the high stress, so let the Law Library research for you this time. *winks* Love yourself by picking up your favorite…
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Narragansett Brewery Join the, Roger Williams University Law Review, , Roger Williams University School of Law Moot Court, Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association, Dean Gregory W. Bowman, current Law Review Editor-in-Chief Olivia Johnson, and President of the Moot Court Board Marriah Binek for a reception. Gather, reconnect, and network. All current and past Roger Williams University Law Review & Moot Court members are invited to attend. 5…, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Office of Law Programs & Initiatives, lawevents@rwu.edu, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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