Ethics Awareness: All Employees
It is our responsibility to SPEAK UP鈥nd share our concerns March 6, 2023 We are all responsible for maintaining a positive ethical workplace. To be successful in achieving our strategic mission we must hold ourselves accountable to high ethical standards and encourage others to do the same. When in danger of a violation, it is […]
March 6, 2023
URI 101 Mentors Needed 鈥� apply by March 20
March 2, 2023 Applications are now open for URI 101 mentors for the fall 2023 semester; new and returning mentors should apply by March 20 to serve as mentors for incoming students in URI 101 (Planning for Academic Success), a required class for all incoming students. URI 101 helps new URI students transition to college. […]
March 2, 2023
Celebrate Ethics Awareness Month
It鈥檚 up to all of us to create a more ethical culture March 1, 2023 As members of the 乐播传媒 community, we are committed to high-quality education, community engagement, and solving the world鈥檚 most important challenges. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, […]
March 1, 2023
Student Senate elections being held online
March 1, 2023 Spring 2023 Student Senate elections for all senate positions for 2023-2024 are being conducted online on the digital platform Campus Labs, which was purchased by the senate. To be held today, March 1 (beginning at 12:15 a.m.) and Thursday, March 2 (concluding at 11:45 p.m.), elections will be held for the following […]
February 28, 2023
Excellence in General Education Award: Nominations due by April 7
Feb. 28, 2023 The Office of Innovation in General Education is honored to sponsor the 2022-2023 Excellence in General Education Award, which recognizes two members of the URI faculty who are committed to providing students with an intellectually stimulating, challenging and dynamic general education experience. Deserving faculty consistently demonstrate excellence in the delivery and design […]
Adverse weather policy in effect
Feb. 27, 2023 Governor Dan McKee has announced that the State of Rhode Island will be implementing an adverse weather policy for state employees tomorrow, Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., due to the forecast for severe weather conditions. The State of Rhode Island will be open for business as normal. State employees […]
February 27, 2023
Weather Alert: Schedule Modifications for Tuesday, Feb. 28
Feb. 27, 2023 The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rhode Island, with plowable snow expected tonight and into tomorrow morning. As a result, the 乐播传媒 is making the following schedule and parking modifications: CLASSES Evening classes on Monday, Feb. 27, will meet as scheduled. Classes on Tuesday, […]
Sean Edmund Rogers has been named dean of the URI College of Business
Feb. 27, 2023 Dear Members of Our URI Community, I am pleased to share that following a competitive national search, Sean Edmund Rogers, Ph.D., has been named dean of the 乐播传媒 College of Business and Alfred J. Verrecchia-Hasbro Inc. Leadership Chair in Business, effective June 4, 2023. Sean has been an integral […]
URI names John Poehlmann to new AVP for financial strategy and planning position
Feb. 24, 2023 Dear URI Community, We are pleased to announce the appointment of John J. Poehlmann to the new position of assistant vice president for financial strategy and planning. John comes to URI from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and brings with him more than 10 years of experience in financial and strategic […]
February 24, 2023
Cold weather warning: Ensure windows are closed and secured before leaving for weekend
Feb. 24 2023 Frigid weather warning Facilities Operations wants the campus community to be aware of a change in the weather that will drop temperatures into the low teens this weekend. The facilities team asks members of the University community to ensure windows and doors are closed and secured before leaving for the weekend. Leaving […]
Briar Lane (Lot 1) closed Feb. 23 and 24
Lot 1 (Briar Lane) will be closed Thursday, Feb. 23, and Friday, Feb. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to faculty and staff. We ask for your cooperation so that the University is able to offer a convenient place to park for prospective students and their families as they visit the Kingston Campus. Alternative […]
February 22, 2023
United Against Hate Workshop, March 2
Feb. 22, 2023 On Thursday, March 2, the 乐播传媒 Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Tri-County Community Action Agency, will host a workshop to discuss effective strategies to prevent and respond to hate crimes. The event, 鈥淯nited Against Hate: Identifying, Reporting, and Preventing Acts of Hate,鈥� will be held from […]
Call for Applications: Student Representative to URI Board of Trustees
Application deadline is Feb. 28 Feb. 20, 2023 Applications have opened for the next Student Representative to the URI Board of Trustees, the University鈥檚 governing body. URI鈥檚 Board of Trustees seeks to be representative of the diverse skills and voices of the University.聽 The student representative will be appointed by the President for up to […]
February 20, 2023
University mourns passing of Professor Emeritus Mario Trubiano
The University mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Mario Trubiano in the College of Arts and Sciences, who passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, surrounded by his loving family. Trubiano, 79, was a professor of Spanish and taught at the University for 40 years. Trubiano immigrated to the United States at age 14, after enduring and […]
February 16, 2023
Graduating seniors: Apply now to be the 2023 student commencement speaker
Feb. 16, 2023 Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2023! Commencement Weekend, May 19-21, is fast approaching. As the University prepares for the ceremonies, your Student Senate is accepting applications from graduating seniors to be the 2023 undergraduate commencement student speaker. If you are selected, you will receive the distinguished honor of sharing […]
Nominate someone for a Peace Award
Feb. 15, 2023 The URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies invites URI students, faculty, and staff to nominate a current student and a faculty/staff member who has contributed significantly to nonviolence, peace, or human rights through their research, teaching, outreach, or services. Each recipient will be recognized on our website, awarded a certificate, offered […]
February 15, 2023
Community to gather Wednesday, Feb. 15, to show support for earthquake victims in Turkey, Syria
Feb. 14, 2023 The devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, Feb. 6, leaving more than 36,000 dead and tens of thousands still missing, has impacted many students, faculty and staff in the University community. To mourn those lost and show solidarity with the millions affected by the disaster, members of the University […]
February 14, 2023
URI Health Services receives reaccreditation by the Joint Commission
Feb. 14, 2023 Last week, URI Health Services hosted The Joint Commission, an independent accreditation organization that upholds rigorous quality assurance and patient safety standards. Health Services opts in to be reviewed by the organization, and proudly considers it a pillar of its commitment to excellent patient care. The Joint Commission visits every 3 years, […]
ROTC training scheduled Feb. 15
Feb. 14, 2023 On聽Wednesday, Feb. 15, URI Army Reserve Officers鈥� Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training in the North Woods area of the聽Kingston Campus. This includes the area of the recreational field north of the Flagg Road parking lot, Lot 20. The training will begin around 2 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. Training […]
Claim your free tickets now for URI WBB vs. UMass this Thursday and URI MBB vs. GW on Feb. 22
Feb. 13, 2023 URI Athletics is hosting Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at the Ryan Center on Feb. 16 and 22. On Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m., watch Rhody Women’s Basketball as they take on UMass in a battle for the A-10 Regular Season title. With the Rams undefeated in conference play and UMass’ […]
February 13, 2023
Kristin Johnson named vice provost for global initiatives
Feb. 13, 2023 Dear URI Community, I am pleased to announce that Kristin Johnson, Ph.D., professor of political science, has been named vice provost for global initiatives. This appointment recognizes the impactful work Kristin did while serving in an interim capacity. Since joining URI in 2007, Kristin has overseen numerous global education initiatives, including […]
Department of Public Safety joins Kia and Hyundai to offer free steering wheel locks
Feb. 8, 2023 The Department of Public Safety has been monitoring a national increase in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2011-2021. To help reduce thefts of these targeted models, the department has partnered with Kia and Hyundai Motors to provide free steering wheel locks to URI community members who own these vehicles. […]
February 6, 2023
University to conduct test of its emergency notification systems Wednesday, Feb. 8
Feb. 6, 2023 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems–RAVE Emergency Alert and blue light phones Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 8:30 a.m. Registered campus community members will receive notifications through URI’s official Emergency Alert system. You are automatically registered for this service as a URI community member. Please make sure your […]
A New Year Community Message
Feb. 3, 2023 Dear URI Community Members, Happy New Year! After a busy trip to Indonesia this month to visit with our global partners, I am happy to be back on a bustling campus and full of ideas and inspiration for the coming year. I hope you have found the hum of activity on our […]
February 3, 2023