Student Media Community Showcase

Friday, May 15 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

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Join Ocean State Media (RI’s home for PBS & NPR) for an evening celebrating the intersection of local history and modern media. As part of the RI 250 initiative, our dedicated educator cohort and their students have spent the year bringing Rhode Island’s stories to life through innovative digital and print projects.

Explore a curated gallery of student-led work that bridges the gap between 250 years of history and the future of media.

Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, Providence, RI
Friday, May 15 • 5:30 PM - 7 PM

Rhode Island Nursing Education Center

350 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903

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Plus: the Rhode Island Black Film Festival, opening day at the drive-in and more
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