22 10 1657 https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/4bfadbfe78edc0245c10fa7ca1d67c21.jpeg cf8768ddff726d6178ddf2813cc162e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Still Image This could include any kind of visual item. For example: photographs, paintings, drawings or maps. Creator Who created this item? This might be you or someone else. Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Tianyi Cheng, Gianni Diarbi, Tianli Jiang Date When was this created? Summer 2020 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Mask Task Force Informational Poster Description What is it all about? This is an informational poster regarding proper mask use. The Mask Task Force donated 4k masks to local nonprofits, and as a part of this service project the team wanted to encourage and inform the community. These posters were displayed throughout the hallways of La Salle Academy during the entire 2020-2021 school year. https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/30fe522fc6f1919998b4fba0ecec8df8.pdf 4bbe83dcb5086a41a1f63b20bba13d6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Date When was this created? October 2020 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? At Home with Old Lesbians in Rhode Island Creator Who created this item? Mev Miller Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? During the time of COVID, with many Old Lesbians experiencing an extra layer of isolation, I began to think about how to use my camera to make visible the many Old Lesbians in Rhode Island who, even in the best of times, can be ignored or remain non-visible. This first edition of At Home with Old Lesbians in Rhode Island is being made available to correspond with National Coming Out Day – October 11, 2020. https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/05ab8027be99cebc8aa3bf64af637a1a.pdf b569531b23254564fe55b773275d30d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Write a memory, journal entry, essay, list, poem, or story below. You can attach a file below if you'd prefer. It would be an understatement to state the obvious that the past 12–14 months have been unlike anything most of us have ever experienced. As a faculty member in Community and Public Health Promotion at Rhode Island College (RIC), I teach courses in epidemiology and health promotion, epidemics and pandemics are common subjects of discussion in my classes—be it epidemiology, health promotion, or introduction to public health. Little did I imagine that we would all become enmeshed in a pandemic, which may have fundamentally changed our lives forever. Indeed, even with the general successes of the vaccines, an enviable coverage in most developed nations, and the pandemic being on a retreat mode in much of the higher income countries, the global picture is concerning, to say the least. On an average, the world is still witnessing around half a million new COVID-19 cases and more than 10,000–15,000 deaths on a daily basis. <br /><br />The past 2–3 months have added another dimension to my experience. I am witnessing the coveted improvement in the COVID situation in the US juxtaposed with the disastrous state of affairs in my home country of India. This surreal experience of living through a dual reality—a parallel universe—is probably relatable to millions of individuals living, working, or studying in another part of the world away from home. At the same time, I am aware of my privilege of being away from the dire situation back home. <br /><br />One pertinent question relates to expectations about the next few months. The risk from different variants of the COVID-19 loom large, especially when we take into account the sub-par COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rates in many regions of the US amidst a very slow global vaccination rate, especially in lower income nations. It is likely that the lifting of restrictions notwithstanding, many will prefer to continue wearing face coverings when they are indoors and/or in close proximity with others. In addition, the observed co-benefits of face coverings in terms of less severe flu seasons during the pandemic can make it a long-term practice for many. I think that mask wearing will remain a common sight for a while at least. It is likely that as the proportion of fully vaccinated reach 80% or higher, we will feel more comfortable going back to the "normal". At the same time, we are already witnessing a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy in all spheres of life. Sadly, not every part of the world is as lucky. <br /><br />We may be more inclined to have professional and/or social meetings outdoors, rather than indoors. Studying or working virtually or in a hybrid format may become more of a norm. Whereas many students may be more hesitant to stay in dorms and/or use communal dining facilities like the cafeteria, a number of faculty, staff, and students may not feel at ease in settings such as classrooms. We could see more hybrid and/or completely online course offerings in addition to the usual in-person learning, as well as more virtual meetings and social events. Many campus wide events such as convocations and commencements may continue to have a live streaming component. Meetings with advisees and office hours could also have a virtual component. <br /><br />It will be interesting to see whether the expectations pertaining to attendance and physical presence become somewhat more flexible. Even many students, particularly those who live with elderly members, or are caregivers for people with commodities and/or immunocompromised, or are at risk themselves may request that they be allowed to join classes virtually. I do not know if completely in-person courses may have, say, a Zoom component where students can join remotely in real time. However, we may see an increase in requests to get lectures recorded and uploaded for viewing later. <br /><br />Those who would not mind being in-person may feel deprived of the best quality learning experience if many courses are virtual. Students and their parents may feel they are not getting the best educational experience for their money especially in comparison with other courses or other majors with a higher proportion of fully in person courses. In general, proactive communication will become even more important between faculty and students. <br /><br />In my opinion, a welcome change in perspective might be an increased awareness of the universal learning design. The past 14 or so months have shown us that we can survive! Recorded lectures accessible to students seemed improbable on a mass scale. However, all of these were made possible and can hopefully be improved. <br /><br />Perhaps, those who will be in-person whether in classrooms or in housing for the first time in fall of 2021 will feel that as their first semester! College students will have to make the transition from having the flexibility of working and/or staying at home and get used to being available for the time, say, four or five courses one or two times a week for each course. <br /><br />In summary, the uncertainty is not going away anytime soon. It remains to be seen if humankind can work together to tap into the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to mitigate future emergencies. Will we learn the value of cooperation? Will we be more proactive in preventing and/or minimizing the impact of an emergency? Will the majority of elected officials and the public appreciate the importance of providing citizens with “safety nets” even during “normal times” so that they can have the means to weather a few rainy days? <br /><br />Only time will tell. <br /><br />Disclaimer: Views expressed above are the author’s personal and do not represent positions and/or opinions of Rhode Island College. Date When was this created? 06/12/2021 Location Where was this item created? Warwick, 02886 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Living through what I teach: Introspections on the COVID-19 experience and what lies ahead Creator Who created this item? Myself Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? This is a reflection based on my experiences through this pandemic https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/d0d4a9f5de752973676334d3468a53a0.pdf ff2bb8dd19cfabb968821a503e5413c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Aging in the Time of Covid19 Creator Who created this item? Michelle LeBrun Date When was this item created? May 2021 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Providence, RI https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/9b88d72699ce81acbc50c6dff2cd56c1.pdf 8b795d49c4fe4922e88bb080a55b033b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Cityside at Wheeler Description What is it all about? The Cityside program at the Wheeler School is a a year-long interdisciplinary experience embedded in the City of Providence for 8th graders. The program leverages Providence’s 25 neighborhoods, working with various NGOs, non-profit organizations, community groups, and branches of government to provide a rich curriculum for civic engagement, project-based learning, inquiry, and research. Cityside supports students in their exploration of interests as they form meaningful partnerships with collaborating organizations including Waterfire Providence, as well as other Providence artists, activists, local business owners, environmental experts and city officials, to develop projects of relevance to the student, to create value for the community, and to leave a positive impact on the city and student. For the 2020-2021 school year, students were asked to focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the City of Providence. Creator Who created this item? Wheeler School Still Image This could include any kind of visual item. For example: photographs, paintings, drawings or maps. Creator Who created this item? This might be you or someone else. Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Jackson P, Naïma S, Sam A Date When was this created? 6/7/2021 Location Where was this item created? Providence, RI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? A Tail of Two Cities Description What is it all about? Our project is about rat behavior in COVID-19. Our final project is a short comic about the adventures of a rat named Fredrick. He is living a happy life with his colony until one day, their only reliable source of food, a local restaurant, closes because of COVID. The colony splits up, and Fredrick is left to find food on his own. https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/5d753f59c90beea445129da625f35f64.mov 64d37b8ffef856681a6cc2ec2391f76b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Cityside at Wheeler Description What is it all about? The Cityside program at the Wheeler School is a a year-long interdisciplinary experience embedded in the City of Providence for 8th graders. The program leverages Providence’s 25 neighborhoods, working with various NGOs, non-profit organizations, community groups, and branches of government to provide a rich curriculum for civic engagement, project-based learning, inquiry, and research. Cityside supports students in their exploration of interests as they form meaningful partnerships with collaborating organizations including Waterfire Providence, as well as other Providence artists, activists, local business owners, environmental experts and city officials, to develop projects of relevance to the student, to create value for the community, and to leave a positive impact on the city and student. For the 2020-2021 school year, students were asked to focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the City of Providence. Creator Who created this item? Wheeler School Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Location Where was this item created? Providence Rhode Island Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? The COVID Experience Creator Who created this item? Cityside - IanC. WilliamB. NateF. Description What is it all about? For our Cityside project, our group has decided to focus on COVID-19 and how it has affected different types of buisnesses and orginizations. We want to reach out to churches and non profit organizations to gauge what has happened to them and how they have been affected by COVID-19. Our end goal is to post a video that includes our interviews showing what we have learned. Date When was this item created? 6-3-21 Language A language of the resource English https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/cda87367b497d238009ead2708bacdef.MOV 44c8cde0548643d8cd5cd3aaf3414bcf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Cityside at Wheeler Description What is it all about? The Cityside program at the Wheeler School is a a year-long interdisciplinary experience embedded in the City of Providence for 8th graders. The program leverages Providence’s 25 neighborhoods, working with various NGOs, non-profit organizations, community groups, and branches of government to provide a rich curriculum for civic engagement, project-based learning, inquiry, and research. Cityside supports students in their exploration of interests as they form meaningful partnerships with collaborating organizations including Waterfire Providence, as well as other Providence artists, activists, local business owners, environmental experts and city officials, to develop projects of relevance to the student, to create value for the community, and to leave a positive impact on the city and student. For the 2020-2021 school year, students were asked to focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the City of Providence. Creator Who created this item? Wheeler School Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Cityside, Public Art, and Providence Description What is it all about? During Cityside, our group created public art that was put up at the Peace and Plenty Community Garden. This video documents the process and finish project and the challenges we face due to COVID-19 and our personal experiences. Creator Who created this item? Abbie K, Emma R, Pete P, and Jacob S Date When was this item created? 5/19/2021 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Providence Publisher Are you submitting this on behalf of someone else? Cityside at Wheeler https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/53fb161560062f5919b565b3fbfae876.mp4 3bcb4b9b47e604037767a82ca11d3452 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Cityside at Wheeler Description What is it all about? The Cityside program at the Wheeler School is a a year-long interdisciplinary experience embedded in the City of Providence for 8th graders. The program leverages Providence’s 25 neighborhoods, working with various NGOs, non-profit organizations, community groups, and branches of government to provide a rich curriculum for civic engagement, project-based learning, inquiry, and research. Cityside supports students in their exploration of interests as they form meaningful partnerships with collaborating organizations including Waterfire Providence, as well as other Providence artists, activists, local business owners, environmental experts and city officials, to develop projects of relevance to the student, to create value for the community, and to leave a positive impact on the city and student. For the 2020-2021 school year, students were asked to focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the City of Providence. Creator Who created this item? Wheeler School Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Location Where was this item created? Waterfire Arts Center in Providence Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? The Impact of Covid on Restaurants Creator Who created this item? James W., Parker K., Zoe T. Description What is it all about? We looked at how restaurants have been affected by COVD. We interviewed Om Devkota, Rick Simone and Kristen Adamo, who are connected to the restaurant industry. We created a documentary that explains how COVD has caused restaurant businesses to adapt and learn from their experience. A lot of restaurants unfortunately opened when COVD was just hitting and a few months after they opened, they had to close. Our goal is to gather information on how COVD has shaped the way restaurants do their business and see if they have learned from their experience. Date When was this item created? 5/18/2021 Language A language of the resource English, with English subtitles Restaurants https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/edf6aa1d6a7fad5f42e486821e30cd12.m4a 608e9b5fa78ba3f0bb586bddd1b8f705 https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/1997a457facc9d7d9e55f28508d5daf8.pdf 09c3bbd19e44b499835d7250df9fbf04 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Providence College Pandemic Experience Description What is it all about? The Providence College Pandemic Experience collection features a variety of oral histories from members of the Providence College community. From professors and students adapting to online learning to friars and staff working to maintain a safe college atmosphere, the collection captures the voices of students, professors, friars, staff, alumni, and more. The oral histories have been collected by Providence College student Sarah Heavren (‘21) under the supervision of Dr. Steven Carl Smith with the Providence College Department of History and Classics and Becca Bender of the Rhode Island Historical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Providence College COVID-19 Experience: Higher Education Administrator Description What is it all about? One of the higher education administrators reflects on the impact that the pandemic has had on their job as well as their family. The administrator goes into great detail explaining the efforts of the Continuity Task Force to reopen campus, their unrelenting concern for students, and the constant presence of faith. The interview is about an hour long. Creator Who created this item? Sarah Heavren Date When was this item created? 2021-03-18 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant On campus (remote) https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/a66530a8d5d37716c9dc55def2a0a7d5.mp4 4d48c1e7cd8900abcf7b27cdd2a120ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Cityside at Wheeler Description What is it all about? The Cityside program at the Wheeler School is a a year-long interdisciplinary experience embedded in the City of Providence for 8th graders. The program leverages Providence’s 25 neighborhoods, working with various NGOs, non-profit organizations, community groups, and branches of government to provide a rich curriculum for civic engagement, project-based learning, inquiry, and research. Cityside supports students in their exploration of interests as they form meaningful partnerships with collaborating organizations including Waterfire Providence, as well as other Providence artists, activists, local business owners, environmental experts and city officials, to develop projects of relevance to the student, to create value for the community, and to leave a positive impact on the city and student. For the 2020-2021 school year, students were asked to focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the City of Providence. Creator Who created this item? Wheeler School Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Location Where was this item created? 475 Valley Street Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? The Impact of COVID on Community Libraries Creator Who created this item? Sonia P, Anna P Tessa A, Hannah P Description What is it all about? For as long as we can remember, we’ve been checking books out of libraries: our school libraries, our public libraries, and even libraries we’ve cultivated in our own homes. But, in addition to books, we realize that libraries are hubs for hundreds of activities and interactions. Daily, libraries are entangled in so many systems that make our society work the way it does. As we’ve learned about how libraries serve their surrounding communities, we’ve witnessed the dense web of community that libraries create. We hope to share what we’ve learned in this video. Date When was this item created? Winter/ Spring 2021 Language A language of the resource English