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

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FOREWORD We who have attended this university for the past four years, have found U. R. I.’s doors to be open to us in many important aspects. The first of these aspects has been of primary importance to us. The doors of intellectual achievement have been opened to us in our academic phase of college life. An active desire to learn and the propagation of culture are the very backbone of such an institution as ours. Surely the students of the University of Rho de Island can never afford to neglect the opportunities which are given them to become well rounded and cultured individuals. The doors have continually been open and the intelligent Senior will have profited by such advantages. As if to symbolize the emphasis on extra-curricular activities which is ours, our Student Union is constantly expanding its program and facilities every year. On this campus, doors are open to all students to participate in many areas which will not only aid this school in some respect, but will build his or her character and sense of responsibility. Athletic events are looked forward to with eagerness and anticipation by the entire student body. U. R. I.’s participation in almost all of the major sports give the average student a chance to participate and thus gain an all important competitive spirit. As the senior leaves the University of Rhode Island, he should clearly bear the imprint of the educated man or woman. The habits gained during the previous four years will have left them with a strong desire to seek an objective truth in all realms of living.