Barbara Lipsche, Author at Providence Business News

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Workshops educate local students on natural disasters

Nonprofit 07/12/2013

In partnership with Fidelity Investments and Serve Rhode Island, Roger Williams Middle School held a “School Transformation Day” in an effort to educate its...

"It is hard to imagine a student leaving Sophia Academy without changing their world view in a significant way. "

Five Questions With: Gigi DiBello

In Their Own Words 07/05/2013

Since 2007, Gigi DiBello has been the head of Sophia Academy, a small, independent middle school for girls from low income homes. The school...

BayCoast Bank brings books, crayons to St. Luke’s

Nonprofit 07/05/2013

BayCoast Bank’s “Just RightR Crew” recently visited the pediatric unit at St. Luke’s Hospital with donations of books and crayons to lift the spirits...

TED KOSTISIN, president of the Edible Arrangements Rhode Island Co-op, presented a $1,935 check to Kathy Mechnig, president of the Rhode Island chapter of the National MS Society to help support MS research and support in Rhode Island.

Edible Arrangements supports MS Society

Nonprofit 07/05/2013

Edible Arrangements Rhode Island Co-ops recently presented the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Rhode Island chapter with a $1,935 check from a joint fundraiser by...

Local businesses help spruce up Pawtucket

Economic Activity 06/28/2013

PAWTUCKET – More than 80 volunteers from local businesses and the community recently turned out for the city’s “Pawtucket Proud Day” to clean public...

Landscaping agencies donate to local nursing home

Nonprofit 06/21/2013

The Brickman Group and New England Turf recently teamed up to donate their landscaping services and materials to The Bannister House in Providence. The...

Bradley Hospital beats record at annual gala

Nonprofit 06/21/2013

During its annual fundraiser held earlier this month, Bradley Hospital raised $348,850 for children and families struggling with psychiatric, emotional and behavioral disorders. That amount...

BETHANY JENKINS, associate professor of oceanography, is an Advance fellow and new faculty member at the University of Rhode Island.

URI marks anniversary of Advance initiative

Technology 06/19/2013

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Advance, an initiative that has recruited a growing number...

PROVIDENCE SENIORS were awarded college scholarships from ARAMARK. From left to right; Steven Weiser, ARAMARK education regional vice president; student winners: Kayinsola Adedeji ; Jacques Nshimirimana; Martha Pantoja; Makangba Kanneh; Jacquia Shields; Genesis Sanchez Taveraz; Dilainy Abreu ; Devina Thakur; Maritza Mayo and Rupert Burtan, ARAMARK resident district manager. / COURTESY ARMARK

High school seniors win college scholarships

Nonprofit 06/14/2013

PROVIDENCE – Ten Providence Public School District high school seniors were awarded $1,000 by Aramark Education to support their higher education at an awards...