On Thursday, October 4, 2018 – the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities honored Rabbi Wayne M. Franklin, senior rabbi at Temple Emanu-El, Providence, leader of interfaith dialogues; Francis Parra, […]
In Their Own Words: Francis Parra, 2018 Tom Roberts Prize for Creative Achievement in the Humanities
October 15, 2018 — At the 2018 Celebration of the Humanities, over 300 community and business leaders, scholars, artists, and government officials gathered in Providence to honor this year’s awardees. […]
Tolerance, Civility, and the Importance of Building Bridges
September 17, 2018 — Earlier this month, the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities hosted a joint event with Rhode Island Public Radio at a beautiful barn in Tiverton, Rhode […]
A New Chapter for RI Center for the Book
August 22, 2018 – Since 2011, the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities has hosted the Rhode Island Center for the Book and provided significant support towards its operational budget. […]
Remembering RWU President Donald J. Farish, friend of the Humanities Council
July 12, 2018 – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities expresses our condolences to Maia Farish, the Farish family, and the Roger Williams University community on the passing of […]