University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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But throughout our years here we have probably acquired the most important bit of knowledge; we have found ourselves, our true identity. Did we mold ourselves or did this institution of primary education have something to do with it? That is only for us to know. But we emerge from the gates to continue on, always the student. Never will we end our studying,” our acquisi- tion of knowledge. If we were to do that then we may as well pull up the white flag and surrender our souls, our very spirit. 13

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A week before the findings of this investigation were released, Maurice Zarchen, who had given 19 years of ser- vice to the University and had built one of the most respected athletic programs in the northeast, resigned his position as Director of Athletics. Since then, things have settled down. The University has returned to business as usual, worrying about budget problems and program cuts. For URI, it ' s the same old beginning that never ends. But graduation came upon us. The usual mixed emotions flowed. Some graduates wanting to leave, others never wanting to depart but rather wanting to stay just a few more years. 12

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m This book will attempt to highlight the stu- dent, the very center of this University, without whom the University of Rhode Island would not exist. Through these pages we might be able to recall who we are and how we got there. Maybe the true importance of the role of the student will come forth from these pages. Maybe not. The following pages are the student, just as the students make the following pages. 14