Kappa Delta Pi Initiates

Congratulations to Jennifer M. Cohen, Joanne M. Gongoleski, Eric R. Maynard, Cynthia A. Proffitt, Matthew J. Quilitzsch, Tara N. Quilitzsch, and Laura Gladding. On Monday evening, April 9th, these seven students were inducted into the IOTA SIGMA Chapter of KAPPA DELTA PI, the International Honor Society in Education.

Professor Cheryl McCarthy had the distinct honor of recognizing Laura Gladding as the 2012 recipient of the Library and Information Studies Outstanding Masters Degree Student Award.

Invitation to the GSLIS Annual Gathering

We cordially invite you to the Annual Gathering of faculty, alumni, students, and friends of the URI Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, the evening of Friday, April 20, at the URI University Club. Full information can be found on the following site:

http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/documents/GSLISAnnualGathering2012.pdf

We hope to see many of you there!

GSLIS ANNUAL GATHERING

SAVE THE DATE....APRIL 20, 2012

GSLIS ANNUAL GATHERING

SPEAKER: DR. RENEE HOBBS
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
THE HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY

Spring Comps March 31, 2012

Spring comps will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Rodman Hall, room 109, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Professor Cheryl McCarthy will be proctoring the exam.

Students who are planning to graduate in May must submit a Nomination for Graduation form, which can be found on the GSLIS Sakai site. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Friday, February 3rd. The Nomination form is all that is necessary to register you for the comps. There are no fees.

Please remember that an up-to-date Program of Study is a graduation requirement. If you have diverted from your plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop by the Student Affairs Office to drop off your Nomination form. If mailing, please use the following address:
Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881

Any student with special needs should contact Professor McCarthy (874-4654) or Jan Hromi (874-2878) to inquire about alternative arrangements.

GSLIS Scholarship Application Due by February 15, 2012

GSLIS Scholarship applications due by February 15, 2012

The GSLIS faculty encourage qualified students to apply for the following scholarships, to be awarded for the fall 2012 semester:

The Betty Fast Scholarship: to recognize students in the GSLIS program who show excellence in their academic work, strong potential in library leadership, and a commitment to youth services in school or public libraries. $1,000. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/fast.html

The Elizabeth Futas Scholarship: recognizing a student in the GSLIS program whose academic excellence, strong potential in library leadership, and commitment to professional development, ethics, and service reflects the spirit of Dr. Futas. $2000. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/futas.html

The Frank Iacono Scholarship: Recognizes a student with a strong commitment to outreach. It is supported by donations to the GSLIS General Scholarship Endowment from Mr. Iacono's family, friends, and colleagues. $500. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/iacono.html

The GSLIS Prism Scholarship: celebrating diversity by supporting a student committed to serving diverse populations in any type of library or informational service. $500. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/documents/GSLISPrismScholarshipApplication.pdf

The Stewart Schneider Scholarship: Awarded to a GSLIS student with professional aspirations in reference services. $500. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/schneider.html

General GSLIS scholarships: a limited number of scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and need. Application form: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Academics/Forms/genform.pdf

You can find information about all of the scholarships at: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/GSLISAid.html

2012 Spring Comps

Spring comps will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Rodman Hall, room 109, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Professor Cheryl McCarthy will be proctoring the exam.

Students who are planning to graduate in May must submit a Nomination for Graduation form, which can be found on the GSLIS Sakai site. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Friday, February 3rd. The Nomination form is all that is necessary to register you for the comps. There are no fees.

Please remember that an up-to-date Program of Study is a graduation requirement. If you have diverted from your plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.

If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop by the Student Affairs Office to drop off your Nomination form. If mailing, please use the following address:

Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881

Any student with special needs should contact Professor McCarthy (874-4654) or Jan Hromi (874-2878) to inquire about alternative arrangements.

Comps Exam results are in the mail!

Just a quick note to let everyone who took the November comps know that letters were placed in the mail on November 30th and should be arriving at your designated locations the early part of December.

If you have not received official notification by then, please feel free to contact the Student Affairs Office (401) 874-2878.

Congratulations and best wishes.