The University Pacer is published monthly by the URI Department of Communications except in Dec., Jan., June, and Aug. Distribution is free. News and calendar inquiries should be addressed to: 22 Davis Hall, 10 Lippitt Rd., Kingston, RI 02881-2011 or call 874-2116.
Published by the Division of University Advancement.
Editor
Todd McLeish
Writers
Dave Lavallee
Jhodi Redlich
Jan Wenzel
Art Director
Russell Kolton
Designer
Bo Pickard
Communications Director
Linda Acciardo
The name of the University’s newspaper derives from a celebrated variety of saddle horse born and bred in Rhode Island. Honed to perfection in South County, the Narragansett Pacer was recognized as a superior horse which reached its peak of popularity in the 18th century.
Pacer Home
October 2004
Rhode Island voters asked to invest in higher education
Bond referenda have wide support
College of Pharmacy awarded $16.5 million grant for biomedical research
We’re listening!
Jones apparel executive to co-chair Alumni Fund
Engineering Students
Alumni survey results indicate great pride in URI
Researchers develop corrosion-resistant polymer to replace hazardous chromates
Kudos
Engineers simulate explosions in ‘shock tube’ to test materials for homeland defense
Literacy expert launches program to help teachers teach reading
Memorial Union to celebrate 50th anniversary
Common interests explored with Global U7 Consortium
Engineering student on her way to Brown Med School via Germany
URI aims to grow, donate 100,000 pounds of vegetables to food banks
Faculty emeriti aren’t a retiring group
Highlights from the Fine Arts Center
Excess photography exhibition offers food for thought
URI/Theatre opens 2004-2005 season with The Grapes of Wrath
Ballard’s Archaeological oceanography students a dual threat
117-year coastal temperature record reveals warming trends
URI, Greek scientists collaborate on oceanographic study
