Donald J. Farish sworn in as 10th president
The excitement and applause that buzzed in the Campus Recreation Center Field House on Thursday was almost deafening as nearly 550 people offered their congratulations. One man said nothing. And in the brief seconds that elapsed as he ascended to the Roger Williams University podium to address the audience, it became apparent Donald J.
The Hawks' Herald sat down with President Donald Farish during the week before his inauguration, discussing his views on Roger Williams University from the presidential perspective. The following is the transcription of President Farish's thoughts on the direction in which the University should head, RWU's relationship with Bristol, student drinking, and why he keeps a Buzz Lightyear figurine prominently displayed in his office.
The inauguration of President Donald Farish was celebrated in many ways this week at Roger Williams University, the sweetest of which was a display of 1,400 cupcakes. Bon Appetit, the food management company serving Roger Williams University, catered the inauguration reception, which took place in the Campus Recreation Center Gymnasium immediately following the Investiture.
An esteemed guest spoke to the Roger Williams University community Wednesday night, the first in a slew of events celebrating the inauguration of Donald Farish. Farish invited United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young to kick off the first of his "President's Distinguished Lecture Series: Conversations on Civil Discourse, the Arts and Humanities, and Current Affairs.
Students walking by the rear of the Commons on Tuesday saw a new development in campus art: a fifteen minute art show called "Fifteen Minute Parking," in which Roger Williams University students showcased works they created for their digital media class.
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