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News from September 2022

Agricultural policy leader, URI alumna to discuss ‘Becoming an Agricultural and Food Justice Advocate’ Sept. 27

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2022

Agricultural and food justice advocate Vanessa García Polanco ’18 will present at the 2022 University of Rhode Island Honors Colloquium Tuesday, Sept. 27, discussing “The Exception and Not the Norm: Becoming an Agricultural and Food Justice Advocate.”

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Sept. 12

By Ocean State Today | Sep 14, 2022

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on Sept. 12.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 27

By Ocean State Today | Sep 14, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 27, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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“CLOTURE MOTION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Sept. 12

By Ocean State Today | Sep 14, 2022

“CLOTURE MOTION” was published on page S4535 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 12.

Women’s Volleyball Athletes of the Week: September 12, 2022

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2022

Offensive Player of the Week Anna Barry (Andover, Conn.) – Senior – Middle Blocker - Eastern Connecticut

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38 people die in Rhode Island from heart disease in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Sep 14, 2022

There were 38 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 26.7% increase over the previous week.

Warwick Sewer Authority Board Meeting on September 22

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2022

Warwick Sewer Authority Board Meeting on September 22

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Death expectancy is exceeded in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 27

By Ocean State Today | Sep 13, 2022

Rhode Island's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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45 people die in Rhode Island from cancer in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Sep 13, 2022

There were 45 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 32.4% increase over the previous week.

In first exhibition since 2020, Haffenreffer Museum to showcase modern West African art

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2022

The anthropology museum, reopened to the public for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, will display colorful, experimental art that provides insights on an era of political upheaval in Anglophone West Africa.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Rhode Island during week ending August 27?

By Ocean State Today | Sep 13, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 90 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 27.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 27

By Ocean State Today | Sep 13, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 27, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

URI Communication Studies student named among first cohort of Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship recipients

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2022

Katie Riedy, a University of Rhode Island Communication Studies major, has been named among the inaugural 100 recipients of the prestigious Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, providing her support to pursue her interests in LGBTQ+ issues.

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10 people die in Rhode Island from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Sep 12, 2022

There were 10 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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57 people in 75-84 age group in Rhode Island are estimated to have died during week ending August 27

By Ocean State Today | Sep 12, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 57 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 27.

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38 people die from diseases of the heart in Rhode Island during week ending Aug. 27

By Ocean State Today | Sep 12, 2022

There were 38 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 24.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Neil Dupre Named Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at RIC

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2022

Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College has named Neil Dupre as the head women's lacrosse coach.

Meet Elvy, a Labrador retriever and the newest member of Brown’s Department of Public Safety

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2022

Brown community members strolling across the College Green and attending athletic events during the first week of the academic year were greeted by a wet nose and wagging tail, courtesy of Elvy, the Department of Public Safety’s first service dog.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in Rhode Island during week Aug. 27

By Ocean State Today | Sep 11, 2022

Rhode Island's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending August 27 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Sep 11, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 54 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 27.