Students, Faculty Strengthen Ties with Rio’s Catalytic Communities
Under a new partnership proposal, a struggling community in Brazil might soon get the help it needs through the work of Worcester State University students and faculty. Several faculty members are . . .
Bonds Forged Through a Community Bamboo-Bike Building Event
It takes a village to build a bicycle. A collaborative project to build bicycles out of bamboo took place over three days in January, bringing together intergenerational teams of students, alumni, . . .
Lunch and Learn Series Addresses a Variety of Health Concerns
A healthy lunch isn’t just about what you eat. You can get a better handle on health while you munch your noontime meal when the “Lunch and Learn” series kicks off in late January. The . . .
CityLab and GIS Lab Team up to Study Voting Trends
A growing partnership between two labs at Worcester State University may someday help the city of Worcester increase voter turnout for all elections and combat the opioid crisis—all while helping . . .
Charleston Church Shooting Turns Reverend into an ‘Accidental Activist’
The Rev. Sharon Washington Risher calls herself an accidental activist. She defines it this way: “Someone who finds themselves in a life-altering experience and springs into action for specific . . .
Johnsen Named Rotary Peace Fellow at Chulalongkorn University
Matthew Johnsen (Sociology) says world peace is a dream, but it is one we can move toward with every action we take. His ongoing efforts to that end at Worcester State University and around the world . . .
Teach-In on Puerto Rico’s Post-Maria Devastation Attracts Large Crowd
Colonialism is often thought of as a thing of the past, but for Puerto Rico it is a part of ongoing economic inequality that has hampered the island’s recovery from the devastating September 20 . . .
From Trash to van Gogh, Students' Art Reflects Their Inspirations
Student creativity makes for an impressive display in the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery through November 16. The biennial Student Art Exhibition highlights the wide range of work being done in . . .
Urban Studies Renames Institute to Focus on Action
Haven’t heard of the Urban Action Institute yet? The name may be new but the initiative has deep roots on campus. It was known as the Intergenerational Urban Institute and was founded by Professor . . .
‘Change a light bulb, save the planet…seriously?’
That’s the seriously engaging title of one of many teach-ins at the 10th annual Sustainability and Food Day Fair on October 18 and 19 on the Worcester State University campus. Switching out your . . .
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