Upcoming Roundtable | The Ethics of Being a Shopaholic: Exploring the Impact of “Fast Fashion”
In April 2013, a clothing factory in Bangladesh collapsed and killed over 1,100 garment workers and injured nearly 2,500 more. Nearly 30 major “fast fashion” retailers from the around the globe, including Primark, the U.K. equivalent of Forever XXI, were using this particular factory at the time of its collapse. Two years later, the impact of the Rana Plaza tragedy has pushed for major players in the apparel industry to … Read More
Pell Center Cybersecurity Roundtable Discussion Addresses Supply Chain Risks and Mitigation Strategies
NEWPORT, R.I.—The Pell Center hosted a cybersecurity roundtable discussion on April 7 in collaboration with New England’s premier electricity and gas utility company, National Grid, as part of its ongoing Rhode Island Corporate Cybersecurity Initiative (RICCI). This particular event explored some of the cybersecurity risks of working with third party vendors and how to evaluate and manage them to enable business objectives. Mr. Michael Andreozzi, IS Compliance Manager, and Mr. Scott … Read More
Upcoming Roundtable Discussion | Guns in America: Do We Have a Problem?
The United States has about 5% of the world’s population yet it accounts for anywhere from 35 to 50 percent of the world’s civilian-owned guns.
Upcoming Lecture | An Evening with Sonia Nazario
On Monday, April 13th, the Pell Center at Salve Regina University is hosting Pulitzer-Prize winning author and journalist Sonia Nazario in partnership with The Mosaic Student Newspaper and the Office of Mission Integration. Nazario‘s work focuses on issues of immigration and human rights. Her book, Enrique’s Journey, follows a Honduran boy on an odyssey that takes him away from his home country in search of his mother, and a better life, … Read More
Upcoming Roundtable Discussion | Drone Technology, Privacy, and the Theater of War
Drone technology is increasing in sophistication and application at a rapid pace. Drones can now deliver your purchases and take aerial photographs of your favorite landmarks. They can also listen into your conversations, observe you from afar and even kill you. The regulation of drone technology is taking on increasing importance and this discussion will enable us to look at some of the key personal and security issues. Please join … Read More
Pell Center Panel Discussion Addresses Cybersecurity Workforce Management: Challenges & Solutions
NEWPORT, RI—Over 50 senior leaders representing Rhode Island’s private and public sectors, law enforcement, and academia gathered at the Pell Center on March 10 to participate in a two-hour panel discussion entitled “Enterprise Cybersecurity Workforce Management.” The event, part of the ongoing Rhode Island Corporate Cybersecurity Initiative (RICCI), brought together cybersecurity experts and practitioners to discuss ways to optimize enterprise resources, prioritize essential security tasks, and develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy—one … Read More
Pell Center Panel Discussion Focuses on Cyber Information Sharing and Risk Management
NEWPORT, RI—As part of the ongoing Rhode Island Corporate Cybersecurity Initiative (RICCI), the Pell Center recently hosted a panel discussion on “Cyber Information Sharing: Examining a Risk Based Approach to choosing the right information sharing partners and policies.” The event brought together representatives from over 20 different organizations across the state and a world-class group of cyber experts. The panel included Ms. Ellen Giblin, Counsel at Locke Lord and Pell … Read More
Upcoming Panel Discussion | Science Under Attack: Politics, Policy, and Science in America
On Wednesday, Mar. 4, the Pell Center will host a panel of speakers to address questions about the role of science in public decision-making in the United States. The panel discussion will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Bazarsky Lecture Hall in O’Hare Academic Center. Historically, the U.S. has been on the cutting edge of science – a practical society that leads the world in innovation and technology development. But while … Read More
Upcoming Roundtable | Preparing Teachers for Mission, Six Lessons Shared with the Military
Teacher preparation and military training have striking similarities and share the same goal: to develop leaders both in the classroom and in the military to execute the mission. Research and professional experience led to the identification of six shared lessons: trust your training, be a battle buddy, be a leader, nurture yourself, steel your battle mind, and grab your lifeline. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 11:45 am – 12:45 … Read More
Upcoming Roundtable | International Approaches to Education
Education is a crucial aspect of a nation’s identity and development. However, not all educational systems are the same. Join us on Friday, February 13 in Miley’s Private Dining Room to discuss “International Approaches to Education” lead by Romina Fetta and Christelle Miskizak. Fetta is Salve’s 2014-2015 Fulbright FLTA from Argentina and Miskizak is Salve’s 2014-2015 Fulbright FLTA from France. They will present their countries’ approaches to education with an emphasis … Read More