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University of Rhode Island Using four simple questions to generate client-directed feedback can greatly increase the chances that struggling couples will stay together. This is the finding of the largest clinical trial with couples to date – which was co-authored by University of Rhode Island Human Development and Family Studies Professor Jacqueline Sparks, whose research was featured in Providence Business News this week.

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"WHAT MAKES couple therapy so challenging is that you are dealing with two people, each with their own anxieties and problems, and these are likely to impact the problem the couple is having," says Jacqueline Sparks, URI professor.
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University of Rhode Island Congratulations to URI alum Michael Nula ('96, M.S. '01), whose practice Elite Physical Therapy has been named Best Physical Therapy Practice in the Nation by ADVANCE Magazine.

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November 2009 – Little did long-time Rhode Islander, Michael Nula know that his childhood dream to become a Physical Therapist and own a private practice exceed his wildest expectations.
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University of Rhode Island Professor Richard Pollnac was featured last night in this story on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" program examining the challenges to protecting coral reefs in the South Pacific. Apparently, cutting back on the number of commercial fishing permits just increases the number of recreational fishermen who catch almost as many fish.

Source: www.npr.org
Conservationists worried about overfishing on the Pacific island of Kiribati persuaded fishermen to pick coconuts instead. The strategy backfired: Coconut oil production increased, but so did fishing. ...
Catríona Lohan-Conway
Catríona Lohan-Conway
We love Pollnac! He's an awesome professor! One of my favorites!
Wish I was still taking his classes! Please post link!
November 19 at 7:29am
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University of Rhode Island STOP THE HATE! To go with the photo slideshow below, here is a video with footage from this afternoon's moving rally. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkzyy3OGnIc

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Angela Raup
Angela Raup
It says the video is private.
November 18 at 2:41pm
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University of Rhode Island
Angela, thank you for that heads up. It should be viewable now.
November 18 at 3:58pm
Morgan Cottrell
Morgan Cottrell
I'd like the momentum created by this silent protest to continue! This event was a great display of community, perhaps the best I have ever seen at URI. Even though the hate crimes have stopped there is always a need to address bias and prejudice.
November 18 at 7:10pm
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University of Rhode Island STOP THE HATE! Students, faculty, and staff stood together for fifteen minutes of peace and silence. Here are a few photos of that moving rally.

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University of Rhode Island It's Expedition Week on the National Geographic Channel! Tonight at 9, watch as Prof. Robert Ballard leads an expedition of URI researchers and students in search of sunken warships from the epic World War I Battle of Gallipoli. Before and after the show, Nat Geo rebroadcasts programs about Ballard's search for the Titanic and for ancient ships in the Black Sea.

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STOP THE HATE! URI junior Christina Knoll has organized a 15-minute silent protest on the Quad for Wednesday at noon. Knoll is asking for the URI community to join her and stand together against all hate crimes.

"This movement does not just address hate crimes on this campus, but hatred and hate crimes worldwide," Knol...l said. "We as students aim to send a message that we will not stand for any type of hatred, bias, discrimination, or prejudice here or anywhere we go."Read More

Nancy
Nancy
constructive comment? revise the poster - it really does imply hate crimes AT URI....
November 18 at 4:28am
Nancy
Nancy
is this in response to something specific on campus?
November 18 at 4:28am
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University of Rhode Island
Hi Nancy, to answer your question, yes, there have been several incidents of hateful and bigoted messages found by students and staff in various campus locations.

Here is a link to a story about today's rally:
http://www.uri.edu/news/releases/?id=5118
November 18 at 6:24am
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University of Rhode Island Did you know reality TV star Lauren Conrad is a New York Times Best-Selling author? Since starring on The Hills and Laguna Beach, Conrad has written L.A. Candy, which spent two weeks atop the N.Y. Times list this summer. Tonight, the Student Entertainment Committee brings her to Ryan Center tonight (7:30 p.m.). Come hear what she has to say. Tickets are $12 with a student ID.

Huy Do
Huy Do
Lauren Conrad is going to be at URI? Where were she when I was still there? :)
November 16 at 11:45am
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University of Rhode Island Campus Close-up: Well, it's a fairly gross day 'round these parts in Kingston. To bring some cheer heading into the weekend, we offer this week's Campus Close-up.

Lisa Esterrich
Lisa Esterrich
Jen Ryan memorial arbor, the learning landscape at top of campus...beautiful work!
November 13 at 11:45am
Jennifer
Jennifer
botanical gardens
November 13 at 11:49am
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University of Rhode Island 'State of the Union' host and URI alum John King ('85) is on the move at CNN. King will move into CNN's 7 p.m. ET weekday slot as host for a yet-to-be-named show, filling the time slot vacated by the departure of Lou Dobbs.

Source: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
Washington (CNN) – Heading into the critical 2010 midterm elections, CNN will launch a new weekday political program that will be hosted by award winning correspondent John King.
Jack Parente
Jack Parente
Good for URI Alum! To bad nobody a watches CNN!
November 14 at 4:37am
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University of Rhode Island You know him as Sam from the Lord of the Rings movies, and Rudy from, well, Rudy. Tonight, get to know actor Sean Astin when he visits Edwards Auditorium (8 p.m.). The event - hosted by the Student Entertainment Committee - includes a meet-and-greet with Astin after the show. Student tix are $7. SEC also will give away free tickets to Lauren Conrad's show at the Ryan Center Monday night.

Andy Ciccolella
Andy Ciccolella
What could a lauren conrad show possibly be about?? Could you find someone with less talent to have their own show! URI - You are better than this!

p.s. Sean Astin is pretty cool
November 12 at 5:13pm
Brenda Petrone Konopelko
Brenda Petrone Konopelko
what till his topic be?
November 13 at 10:57am
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University of Rhode Island Want to know what URI is doing to save energy on campus and reduce its carbon footprint? Then stop into the Coastal Institute this afternoon at 3:30 for a demonstration of energy efficient technologies and an update on the strategies being employed to reduce energy consumption. Go Green! And Rhody Blue!

Source: www.uri.edu
Energy Savings at URI: Where We Are and Where We're Going Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:30 - 4:30 PM Weaver Auditorium, Coastal Institute Kingston
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University of Rhode Island The URI Men's Soccer team hosts Charlotte in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Championships tonight (7:30 p.m.). Come support the team - which had five players named to the All-Conference squad yesterday. Congrats to Dwayne Williams (1st Team), Gary Crooks (2nd Team), Andres Ruiz (2nd Team), Erkko Puranen (Honorable Mention) and Thomas Lindroos (All-Rookie) for their honors.

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Michael Kulczyk
Michael Kulczyk
What about Michael Tanke.... he's the man!!!
November 12 at 8:32am
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University of Rhode Island Calling all of our Connecticut-based alums! The Connecticut Chapter of the URI Alumni Association and the Young Alumni Council are holding an event at the Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield, Conn. on Thursday, Nov. 19. Network, get some pizza and tour the brewery. For more information, call 401.874.4604 or click below for registration details.

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University of Rhode Island U-I SENIOR KEVIN McM-RR-Y -ILL -PPE-R ON -HEEL OF FORT-NE TONI--T! I'd like to solve the puzzle, Pat. URI senior Kevin McMurray, who was crowned Homecoming King last month (pictured with queen Elise Fitzgerald), will appear on tonight's episode of Wheel of Fortune, competing against students from Yale and Boston University. Check it out tonight on WPRI Channel 12 (7 p.m.)

Jess
Jess
Yay Kev! Can't wait to watch tonight!
November 9 at 8:12am
Mike Lonardo
Mike Lonardo
I'd Like to buy a vowel
November 10 at 10:44am