RHODE ISLAND STATE
Home of the WaterFire
Providence's signature event is WaterFire, an award-winning fire sculpture installation
on the three rivers in downtown Providence. Created by local artist Barnaby Evans,
WaterFire has become a must-see for visitors.
Downtown winter time view, city of Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
State of Rhode Island Capitol , USA.
Tony Aristy, director of protocol and executive assistant to the
honorable Governor Lincoln Chafee, State of Rhode Island , USA.
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The National Protocol Directory 2010-2014
"In Situ"
The State House Gallery
"History and The Body of Politic"
by artist: Andrew Fillmore from Rhode Island School of Design.
(Right) the Honorable Governor Chafee along with Steven Hartford, Director of the Department of Administration (DOA) observing a Tony Aristy's picture during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the permanent exhibition gallery in the State House.
(left.) Tony Aristy, Kimberly Ripli and Kenny Alston, Governor's
Chief of Staff at the Navy Retirement
Ceremony in the State House.
(left.) Victor Mendoza,
Cultural Activist, Maria López De León, executive director of National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) and Tony Aristy, during her welcoming reception in the State House of Rhode Island.
María López De León is the
Executive Director and board member of the National Association of Latino Arts
and Cultures (NALAC). In January 2013, President Obama appointed Ms. De León to
serve on the National Council on the Arts. In 2012, Ms. De León was named among
the nation’s 2012 Fifty Most Powerful and Influential People in the Arts.
(Lef.) Honorable State Rep. Grace Diaz along with Tony Aristy, receiving a recognition during the GALA at the Domincan Independence event held at the Club Portugal in 2014, Miss Teen Rhode Island / Belleza Latina and Honorable State Senator Juan Pichardo.
(Lef.) Honorable State Rep. Grace Diaz along with Tony Aristy, receiving a recognition during the GALA at the Domincan Independence event held at the Club Portugal in 2014, Miss Teen Rhode Island / Belleza Latina and Honorable State Senator Juan Pichardo.
"Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week"
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee signed a Proclamation announcing March 17-23, 2014, as "Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week". The Proclamation builds off of Governor Chafee's May 2013 Executive Order on Diversity, which had two main goals: increasing diversity in the state workforce and increasing the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises in state contracts.
Governor Chafee also welcomed Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri to the State of Rhode Island. As Miss America, Davuluri is currently traveling across the country promoting her platform "Celebrating Diversity through Cultural Competency".
Honorable Governor Lincoln D. Chafee presenting the Proclamation
to Nina Tavuluri, Miss America 2014.
(L) Jessica Marfeo, Miss Rhode Island 2013, Tony Aristy, Sandra Powell,
director of Human Services (DHS) and Nina Tavuluri Miss America 2014,
at the Bell Gallery in the State House.
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(L) Allison Rogers, Miss Rhdoe Island 2006, Jessica Marfeo, Miss Rhode Island 2013,
Tony Aristy and Nina Tavuluri Miss America 2014 at the Bell Gallery in the State House.
Education Commissioner Deborah Gist with Tony Aristy, during her visit to
the executive office of the Governor in the State House.
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Cuba in the 21st Century: A View from Inside Out
International Distinguished Visiting Scholars
The Emergence of a New Cuba: Opportunities and Obstacles
(L) Miguel Coyula, Tony Aristy and Humberto Miranda sharing a moment during their visit at the Governor's
Room in the State House of Rhode Island.
Thursday, October 02, 2014
Arq. Miguel Coyula, Architect and Urban Planner, Group for the Integrated Development of the Capitol, Havana, Cuba; and Dr. Humberto Miranda, Professor, Instituto de Filosofia, Havana, Cuba, and Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Charleston, S.C.
The conversation with these two distinguished visiting scholars addresses the period of nuanced experimentation and flexibility by the Cuban government. Intent on upgrading the performance of its economy, the government is equally determined to maintain the integrity of its commitment to socialism. The successor to his brother Fidel, President Raul Castro has allowed the private sector to expand. Meanwhile the state has given ground enabling the public sector to cautiously shrink. Searching for alternatives to neoliberal capitalism and authoritarian socialism, Cuban reformers have begun to advocate for and incentivize greater use of cooperatives as a promising strategy to increase Cuba’s Gross Domestic Production. Unlike private businesses which foster individualism, the reformers view cooperatives in their highest form as self‐owned and managed collectives which bring people together in their daily work life for the purpose of meeting their economic, social and cultural needs.
The extension of cooperatives into housing may provide a strategy for addressing for Havana’s problem with dilapidated housing. While Cubans have high rates of home ownership subsidized by the state, the average house is 75‐85 years old. The absence of subsidies for home repairs places home maintenance costs beyond the ability of most workers.
Preservation
and Development of Colonial Havana, Cuba.
Reception: 5:30-6:15 P.M
Presentation:
6:15 - 7:30pm
Location: The
RI State House, The State Room
Sponsor: URI
Office of the Provost & The Providence Preservation Society
Hosts: Dr.
Maureen Moakley, URI Department of Political Science and Mr. Brent Runyon, Executive Director, Providence Preservation Society.
Chafee
Hall, Room 271 10 Chaffee Rd,
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
The Emergence
of a New Cuba: Opportunities and Obstacles
Introduced by: Senator
Sheldon Whitehouse
Moderated by: Professor
Richard McIntyre, Department of Economics.
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Rhode Island
Yoruba Elders International Society
Yoruba Elders International Society
Historical & Educational
Lecture and Panel discussion Events
Annual symposiums to celebrate the years of Nigeria's independence 1960 to 2010
The objective of the presentations is to provide a forum for diverse and constructive analysis of Nigeria's history, and chain of events, since January 1, 1914, when a 'stranger', and representative of Britain, Frederick Lugard (later to become the first Governor-General) merged the Protectorates of Southern and Northern Nigeria, and the whole country became known as the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. On October 1, 1954, the country was renamed as the Federation of Nigeria. Britain subsequently granted independence to Nigeria on October 1, 1960.
This event presents tremendous opportunities to develop homegrown, innovative and sustainable ideas for resolving some of Nigeria's challenges. Submission of papers are welcomed from friends and descendants of Nigeria from across the globe.
Guest Speaker: Olufemi Ifaturoti, Director-General, Bureau of Support Services,
Governor's
Cabinet Member, Osun State of Nigeria.
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Actividades Culturales
Ciudad de Providence en el Estado de Rhode Island, EEUU.
Desfile cultural de la Asociacion Ecuatoriana ( AERI) de
Rhode Island, 2014
Invitados a la gala de independencia y de reconocimientos en la casa de
Estado de Rhode Island
(Izq.) Julio Regalado, presidente de AERI, la Tesorera de Estado Gina Raimondo
y Tony Aristy quien recibio reconociento por su colaboracion cultural, protocolar a
la Asociacion Ecuatoriana de Rhode Island, 2014
Tesorera de Estado Gina Raimondo.
(Izq.) La Tesorera de Estado Gina Raimundo, Attorney General Kiltmartin, -
General Consul of Ecuador.
(Izq.) Attorney General Kiltmartin, Jose (Pepe) Cruz, - , Tony Aristy, la actual
Tesorera de Estado Gina Raimundo, la Diplomatica de Ecuador, Victor Cuenca,
director de Providence en Espanol News, Julio Regalado, presidente de AERI y
Bruno Suky del Instituto Internacionale en Providence.
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Alberto Bass, director de museos de Republica Dominicana, ha sido reconocido por su aporte a las artes en el Palacio de Estado de Rhode Island, USA.
(Izq) Tony Aristy, director cultural y Jefe de Protocolo del Estado junto al Honorable Gobernador Lincoln Chafee, Maestro Alberto Bass, Honorable Representante Grace Diaz, Hon. Representante Thomas Slater y la autora Raina Smith, directora de comunicaion de la oficina del Secretario de Estado Ralph Mollis. / June, 2014
Honorable Gobernador Lincoln D. Chafee durante la presentacion de un reconocimiento para el Maestro de las artes Alberto Bass, exdirector del Museo de Arte Moderno en Rep. Dominicana.
Honorable Mayor Angel Taveras, presentacion de un reconocimiento para el Maestro de las artes Alberto Bass, exdirector del Museo de Arte Moderno en Rep. Dominicana.
Maestro Alberto Bass, exdirector del Museo de Arte Moderno en Republica Dominicana, en el Palacio de la Alcaldia de la ciudad de Providence en Rhode Island.
(izq) From New York, Diogenes Castillo, la embajadora Sra. Silvia Bass, Honorable Alcalde Angel Taveras, Oneida Abreu de Bass, Sarah Cartagena y Tony Aristy. / USA. June, 2014
(Center) Maestro Alberto Bass, Museums General Director in Dominican Republic,
conversing with Honorable Mayor of Providence Angel Taveras.
Members of the delegation: Tony Aristy, Diogenes Castillo, cultural activist from
New York, Silvia Bass, former Ambassador from Dom. Rep. to Italy, Oneida Abreu-Bass, artist
and Sarah Cartagena, Children Psychologist expert.
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Round Table Discussion:
Diversity, Multiculturalism and Foreign Languages
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
The Language Learning Resource Center and the Spanish Engineering Program co-organized a round table discussions titled: Diversity, Multiculturalism and Foreign Languages. Taking place on April at the Swan Hall Auditorium.
The main objective of this event is to raise awareness about the importance of diversity and multiculturalism in every aspect of society (including academic life) and the study of languages as a vehicle of cultural expression and understanding among different cultures.
Invited guest speakers:
·Tony Aristy: Fine Artist, Cultural Director and Art Editor he has received numerous awards, including the "Human Rights" award, for his works and efforts to advance the social and cultural presence of latinos in Rhode Island.
·Alina Echavarría: University of Massachusetts alumnus, she currently works as Manufacturing Engineer at Schott AG. Her previous professional experience includes positions at Schott Solar and Corning Inc.
·Dana Ramey: Spanish teacher at Middletown High School, he is the recipient of the 2010 RI Teacher of the Year award. He was a Fulbright Teacher Exchange fellow ('03) and was named Fulbright Alumnus of the year ('07).
(Left) University professors Dr. Garret Bozyllinsky, Tomas Morin,
Iñakis and art director, Tony aristy, University of Rhode Island, USA.
Tony Aristy’s lecture introduction:
University Of Rhode Island’s Auditorium, April 15th, 2010
When talking about Multiculturalism and Foreign Languages, it is important to mention the terms of multiculturalism as well as languages in our environments.
Multiculturalism has emerged in the 1960s in Anglophone countries in relation to the cultural needs of non-European migrants. It now means the political accommodation by a dominant group of all minority cultures defined by reference to race, religion or ethnicity and more controversially, by reference to nationality.
The assertiveness associated with multiculturalism has been part of a wider current of identity which has transformed the idea of equality,creating the space of opportunity in all societies. The minority cultures have as much right as their counterparts to be “recognized” as groups and not just as individuals, being this one of the most fundamental claims made by multiculturalism and the politics of difference.
Well developed, interculturally educated nations are able to capture and understand people from foreign cultures, their specific perception of thinking, feeling and the act of communicating and, farthermore, by acepting the idea of life styles: better or worse (each culture is funtional up to the demand of their own society), the concept of cultural relativism become well perceived in the way we can absorve with maturity every autentic intercultural dialogo.
Even though, initially we have refused to do at large scale the interacting with other race or nation we have made unprecedented changes in the world, since our appearance, we have generated structural changes to the environment and must be thankful to the development of social and international liaisons as well as the modern technologies,
This advantage of cultural diversity is not against a national identity. on the contrary, multiculturalism, adds flavor to society, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. In fact, there are very tangible benefits of cultural diversity. Today we can share a vast amount of multicultural information that have helped our society, enhanced our knowledge, fed the soul and fit our needs such as: music, food, health, politic, business and romancing…
