Just UnDo It: North Smithfield considers reversing Nike ban

By September 19, 2018

Following public outcry, the Town Council of North Smithfield in Providence Country, Rhode Island, will vote Sept. 24 on whether or not to recall a recent municipal nonbinding ban of Nike products, according to a press release issued Wednesday by Council President John Beauregard.

Bike share program comes to Providence

By September 19, 2018

As classes kicked off this semester, so did JUMP Electric Bikes — a new bike-share program that brings hundreds of red dockless bikes to Providence.

Hillel group provides space for Jewish students of color

By September 19, 2018

Last spring, Brown/RISD Hillel welcomed a new student group that strives to foster community among Jewish students of color.

Alum talks personalized mindfulness at School of Public Health

By September 19, 2018

Matthew Sacchet ’10, a postdoctoral scholar from Stanford University, delivered a lecture at the School of Public Health Tuesday on “personalized mindfulness practices,” according to the event description.

Science & Research Roundup, Sept. 19

By September 19, 2018

U. professor elected to board of American Physical Society The American Physical Society has elected Professor of Physics S. James Gates to its presidential line, according to a University press release.