EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

OHPRI held an Educational Symposium on March 12, 2010 in partnership with the University of Rhode Island Foundation, the URI College of Arts and Sciences and the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. It gathered educators from secondary to college levels to discuss the seemingly endless possibilities for the Oliver Hazard Perry's integration into Rhode Island school curriculums. Educators learned more about the ship and what she can do for the education system in RI and we heard from educators what needs they have and programs they want so that we can plan and design appropriately.

It is OHPRI's intention to be a partner with Rhode Island's educational systems as well as its marine trade industries. There is no doubt the Oliver Hazard Perry will make a very large impact on this very small state, creating jobs and inspiring young people with diverse educational possibilities, personal growth and memories to last a lifetime.

To view a glimpse of the event's activities, please watch below.



To view the Symposium in its entirety, please click here.

MAIDEN VOYAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Cheers to Ken Glidden of Roslindale, MA.

He is the lucky raffle ticket winner of a spot on board Rhode Island's Education at Sea Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry when she departs on her day sail maiden voyage. It's a once in a lifetime experience. Congratulations Ken.

If you didn't win the raffle and would like to purchase a day sail maiden voyage space, email info@OHPRI.org, call the OHPRI office at 401.841.0080, or mail in your request with a check for $1,500 to OHPRI, Newport, RI 02840 and we'll save you a space as there will be only 100 people on board when she sails into Narragansett Bay in 2012.