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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Our state has its own lexicon when it comes to wieners and there are definitely some rules you MUST learn to be a real Rhode Islander: Never, ever call a wiener a hot dog. A wiener may have hot dog similarities but according to at least one source , they are different. “There are distinct differences between hot dogs and hot wieners: hot dogs are typically very processed, with a hodge podge of…
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Please join Dean Michael J. Yelnosky and the Law Alumni Association to enjoy a delicious breakfast and welcome the new 2018-2019 Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Please RSVP to the Office of Special Events at events@rwu.edu by June 14
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Melinda Thies realized a long-held dream when she graduated from RWU Law in Spring 2018. After retiring as the Superintendent of the Bristol Warren Regional School District in 2014, the Barrington, R.I., resident had taken the extraordinary step of applying to and entering law school. Back when she was a high school student in Connecticut, an economics teacher told Thies that she had a good mind…, This article originally appeared, in slightly different form, in the May 2018 issue of, The Bay Magazine, . It is reprinted here with the permission of both Ms. Thies and, The Bay, .
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8:30 a.m. Registration - School of Law | 2nd Floor Atrium 9:00 a.m. Summit Begins Individuals who would like to attend the Open Government Summit need to register with the Rhode Island Office of Attorney General. Seating is limited. Registration for the event may be made by calling (401) 274-4400, ext. 2101, or by sending an email to agsummit@riag.ri.gov . Individuals may submit questions in…, Special Accommodations, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact the Office of Programs & Events at lawevents@rwu.edu, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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Returning Students Orientation is designed to provide the important information and reminders for returning students. This mandatory session covers specifics about the Pro Bono Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR), experiential learning opportunities including clinics and clinical externship opportunities and successful strategies for finding summer and post-graduate employment. In addition,…
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The ABA requires verification of an undergraduate degree as a condition of enrollment in law school. Please arrange for an official transcript from your degree-awarding institution indicating conferral of your Bachelor's degree to be sent to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) by August 1st. Please note that if you had not graduated before you submitted your transcript to LSAC with your…
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Roger Williams University School of Law Dean Michael J. Yelnosky on Friday applauded Rhode Island for deciding to use a Uniform Bar Exam rather than the more customized exam it has been administering for decades. On Thursday, the state Supreme Court announced that Rhode Island will administer the Uniform Bar Exam, beginning in February 2019. The court’s order follows a year-long study by the…
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Amanda J. Argentieri manages business policies, training and communications for Global Business Operations at PTC – a Boston-based computer software and services company – at its Shanghai offices. She is also president of the International Professional Women’s Society (IPWS) in Shanghai, where she has resided since 2014. In her role at PTC, Argentieri supports and enables the GBO organization of…, try, to be bored in Shanghai. My least favorite part of living in Shanghai is the heartache of losing a favorite café, cocktail bar, or restaurant without notice. But thankfully there are always great new places popping up across the city to ease the pain. In addition to frequenting the great food and beverage establishments in Shanghai, I also enjoy biking to my next destination – squeezing in yoga…
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19th Annual RWU Law Alumni Association Scholarship Golf Tournament, Saturday, September 8, 2018, All net proceeds benefit the RWU Law Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, 12:00 p.m. Registration & Lunch, 1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road, Cranston, RI, Following tournament play ~ Reception, Dinner, Prizes and Silent Auction, RWU Student & Young Alumni Rate* - $75 *applies to 2017-2018) RWU Law Alumni Player Rate - $150 Firm/Corporate Foursome Rate - $1,000 (includes tee sign) Tee Sign Sponsorship - $150 Sponsorship Opportunities Available. , Tournament Co-Chairs:, Tom Pagliarini '14 & Donald Epifano '09 For questions, please contact the Office of Law Alumni Relations at lawalumni@rwu.edu or (401) 254-4541
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