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Category: Fine Arts Alumni

Josh Short ’08

Theatre

“The things I learned at URI and the connections that I made while there have proven invaluable to me time and time again.”

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Cynthia Galvin ’05

Music

“Every culture in the world has always developed some sort of art, whether musical, visual, or theatrical, to express itself through because the arts are the great unifiers.”

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Christina Allen ’80

Art

“Every discipline needs the arts… The best scientists, engineers, teachers, and almost every profession is often better with creative, outside-the-box thinking.”

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Liz Gotauco ’00 ’10

Theatre

“I am fully convinced my theatre degree has put me above other candidates in my field as a librarian, especially as a candidate for youth services positions.”

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Devon Russo ’13

Music

“A life in the arts is constantly shifting, and URI gave me the space to focus on my fundamentals and grow into myself.”

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Devin Vietri ’15

Theatre

“Through theatre, art and storytelling we are able to learn about our past, understand and explore our present, and build toward a better future.”

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Sara Breslin ’15

Art

“My degree helped me create an amazing network of like minded people that have helped drive me and my dreams forward.”

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Mallory Leonard ’18

Music

“Music and art are what bring people together. It has brought so many connections across cultures and the world.”

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Nicholas Schleyer ’20

Music

“My time at URI taught me time management, organization, networking, and teamwork.”

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James J. Bagley ’05

Theatre

“The arts are what makes life worth living; they connect human beings and evoke strong emotions.”

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Melena Schug ’19

Music

“The leadership and collaborative skills that I learned during my time at URI have become invaluable skills in my life after graduation.”

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Shantia Anderheggen ’84

Art History

“Along with my M.A., my undergraduate degree provides the foundation for any work I do in preservation, architectural history, and more broadly with cultural resources.”

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Ashley Caldarone ’15

Art

“During my time at the URI, everyone made it clear that the most important goal is to develop students into graduates that are able to set themselves apart from everyone else.

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