Posts Tagged ‘Provdience’
Read with us: City Life – a book by Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer, excerpts from his book, City Life Take a breathtaking ride ride along with emergency responders. Rescue Lieutenant Michael Morse brings you into the homes, minds and hearts of the people who live in one of America’s oldest and most diverse cities. He takes you along for a breathtaking ride as…
Read MoreProvidence College launches new School of Nursing & Health Sciences
First New B.S. in Nursing Program in Rhode Island in Ten Years Providence College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. announced today that the College will launch a new School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS). The new school will see the introduction of two new degree programs at PC, a Bachelor of Science in…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Arthur S. Robbins named chair emeritus, HopeHealth Board of Directors
Over the years, Providence business leader Arthur S. Robbins has earned a shelf’s worth of honors for his leadership, citizenship and philanthropy in the community. He recently received another, this time from a health organization he helped shape: After 41 years as a board member, Robbins was appointed chair emeritus of the HopeHealth Board of…
Read MoreCODAC buys new building for its headquarters – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo: The new agency headquarters for CODAC at 45 Royal Little Drive in Providence. The purchase reflects the continued growth of Rhode Island’s oldest, largest nonprofit outpatient provider of treatment of opioid use disorders After a seven-year search that included exploring more than 30 potential properties, CODAC has closed…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Meet Marshmello
Hello there! I am a little female bunny who was found abandoned. I am a good bunny and would be a wonderful addition to most families. Take a look at my photos – bunnies make lovable, easy to care for pets. https://www.petfinder.com/rabbit/marshmello-54005220/ri/providence/providence-animal-control-ri79/ _____ About the Providence Animal Control Division The Providence Animal Control Division protects…
Read MoreWill Rhode Island make and the world take? – Richard Asinof
Efforts to jump start the advanced manufacturing industry sector in RI may face some significant barriers by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo by Richard Asinof – The Providence/Wexford Innovation Center is the new home of the New England offices of Crowley Maritime, which celebrated its new office location with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Ms. Lady
Meet Ms. Lady – Hi there! I am a 1.5 to 2 year old female who was surrendered for scratching the furniture…. hmm… seems there is more to my story. I was given up by the only home I had ever known, and I was not spayed. I am now! And I am feeling great…
Read MorePC’s Father Shanley to head St. John’s University in Queens, NY
Photo: Providence College Dominican priest and noted academic previously served as President of Providence College. The St. John’s University Board of Trustees announced today the unanimous election of Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. as the University’s 18th President. Fr. Shanley is expected to begin his tenure at St. John’s on February 1, 2021. The selection of Fr.…
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