Share Your Feedback on Housing at URI
Nov. 20, 2024 A message from Housing and Residential Life Dear URI Students, The 乐播传媒 is committed to enhancing your living experience as part of the Focus URI strategic plan. We are planning significant investments in new undergraduate and graduate housing to provide high-quality environments that support learning, collaboration, recreation, and research. […]
November 20, 2024
University mourns the passing of two pioneers of URI鈥檚 International Engineering Program
Nov. 20, 2024 This message was sent by College of Engineering Dean Anthony Marchese to engineering faculty and staff on Nov. 19: It is with great sadness that Sigrid Berka and I share with you the recent loss of two of the most influential people in the founding and building of the URI International Engineering […]
Mourning the Passing of a Member of Our Community
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 To Our URI Community, It is with profound sadness that I share with you the difficult news of the death of a member of our University community. Maureen McDermott, director of student involvement and the Memorial Union, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, following a vehicle-pedestrian accident earlier this month on […]
November 17, 2024
Library environmental remediation activity
A message from University Libraries and Facilities Operations Nov. 13, 2024 A portion of the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons third floor is undergoing environmental remediation. Certain areas are closed to library patrons, while other third-floor areas remain open. If you cannot access needed material, please visit the circulation desk. What environmental remediation […]
November 13, 2024
RIPTA Public Meeting, Nov. 14
Community members are invited to submit feedback Nov. 12, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is exploring the potential for establishing a comprehensive transit hub at Kingston Station, which would integrate several transportation modes including fixed-route bus, Flex on Demand, and rail, and provide transit access to the South County Bike Path. To help plan […]
November 12, 2024
A reminder to protect your Two-Factor Authentication methods
A message from Information Technology Services. Nov. 7, 2024 We want to remind all community members of the critical importance of protecting your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) methods. These methods are essential for maintaining the security of your accounts and personal information. Key points to remember: If you have any concerns or receive a suspicious request […]
November 7, 2024
Share Your Feedback on Housing at URI
A message from Housing and Residential Life Nov. 4, 2024 Dear URI Students, The 乐播传媒 is committed to enhancing your living experience as part of the Focus URI strategic plan. We are planning significant investments in new undergraduate and graduate housing to provide high-quality environments that support learning, collaboration, recreation, and research. […]
November 4, 2024
Honoring Our Veterans
A message from the Office of Equal Opportunity Nov. 4, 2024 Dear Colleagues: As the 乐播传媒 prepares to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11, our community joins together in honoring those who have served our nation. We celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of each of the veterans represented in our community. […]
Division of Research and Economic Development update regarding InfoEd Grants Management System
System will be inaccessible from Nov. 8 at 7 a.m. through Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. EST Nov. 4, 2024 The InfoEd Grants Management System will be inaccessible from Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 a.m. to Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. This will prevent proposal submissions during this downtime. InfoEd will be migrating to […]
A major milestone in PFAS removal from URI water supply
Oct. 31, 2024 To Our URI Community, Last fall we shared that the University was embarking on an aggressive strategy to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the campus drinking water supply. This effort prioritizes community health and complies with new State of Rhode Island legislation regarding drinking water standards related to PFAS. I […]
October 31, 2024
Volunteer to support URI’s “Yes on 2” effort
Oct. 31, 2024 On November 5, Rhode Island voters will have an opportunity to demonstrate their support for the 乐播传媒 and Rhode Island College by voting 鈥淵ES鈥� on Question 2, approving a higher education bond for Rhode Island. The “Yes on 2” committee is looking for volunteers to stand at key polling […]
URI Compass Comp Project Update
Oct. 30, 2024 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, In May, we shared information regarding the launch of Compass Comp, a comprehensive study of the 乐播传媒鈥檚 classification and compensation system for non-classified employees. This project builds on URI鈥檚 commitment to foster an inclusive, people-centered culture and supports our efforts to attract, retain, and grow […]
October 30, 2024
ROTC training scheduled Oct. 30
Oct. 30, 2024 On聽Wednesday, Oct. 30, URI Army Reserve Officers鈥� Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training in the North Woods area of the 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. […]
Your experience at URI matters. Share your feedback
Oct. 29, 2024 To Our URI Community, Before the end of the day, I hope you鈥檒l take just a few minutes to complete the Fall 2024 Campus Climate Survey and share your experiences at the University. Designed to take seven minutes or less鈥擨 did it in just three鈥攖he survey is completely anonymous and we encourage you to […]
October 29, 2024
University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus John R. Leo
Oct. 29, 2024 It is with great sadness that the URI Department of English announces the death, on Sept. 25, of Professor Emeritus John R. Leo, from Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. An irrepressible quipster with a sharp intellect and even sharper tongue, John leaves behind many friends, not a few enemies, and several generations of students who […]
Tips for a safe and healthy Halloween
Oct. 28, 2024 Dear Students, We hope you鈥檙e enjoying the fall semester here in New England! With the cool autumn air, vibrant fall colors, and pumpkin-spiced treats all around, October is an exciting time, especially as Halloween approaches. We want everyone to enjoy this festive season, and to do so safely while contributing to a […]
October 28, 2024
A message regarding proposed use of University property regulations
Oct. 25, 2024 Dear URI Community Members, Earlier this month, the University invited community feedback on proposed regulations regarding the use of University property. We are encouraged by the robust faculty, staff, and student engagement in the community comment process. To invite additional community feedback, we have extended the deadline for comment to Nov. 15, […]
October 25, 2024
Register now for Winter J Term
Oct. 25, 2024 The 乐播传媒 Office of Summer Sessions and Winter J Term is thrilled to announce that registration for 2025 Winter J Term courses opens Monday, Oct. 28. This exciting opportunity allows students to earn credits during winter break which occurs the first 3 weeks of January, helping to accelerate their […]
Parking restrictions for Family Weekend
Oct. 25, 2024 With Family Weekend this Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, some parking changes are necessary to accommodate guests for weekend events. All changes concern Plains Road Lot 25. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 p.m., through Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m., there will be no parking in the southeast corner […]
October 24, 2024
Comment period extended for proposed Board of Trustees regulations (Use of University Property)
Oct. 24, 2024 The 乐播传媒 is extending the period for community comments on the proposed regulations regarding the Use of University Property. Comments may be submitted using the same mechanism used for the solicitation of community comments on administrative policies. Please follow this link to access the draft regulations as well as […]
October 23, 2024
A reminder to share your feedback on inclusion at URI
Oct. 23, 2024 Dear URI Students, Faculty, and Staff, The 乐播传媒 strategic plan, Focus URI, prioritizes fostering an inclusive culture at the University. To help assess our progress toward this strategic priority, we have launched a short climate survey and are encouraging members of the University community 鈥� current faculty, staff and […]
Deadline approaching for this year鈥檚 student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge
Oct. 23, 2024 Students are encouraged to apply now for this year鈥檚 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge. This year鈥檚 challenge has democracy as its theme, inviting students from any major to generate creative ideas addressing social, political, environmental, and economic problems. Any URI student can join the fall 2024 challenge, designed to complement this fall鈥檚 Honors […]
Notice of treatment and disposal of reactive chemical waste on Oct. 23
This message is on behalf of the University鈥檚 Department of Environmental Health and Safety Oct. 21, 2024 The 乐播传媒 Environmental Health and Safety Department, alongwith Clean Earth Waste Solutions, will oversee the removal, treatment and disposal ofreactive/shock sensitive hazardous waste from certain locations on campus. These chemicals will be removed from the […]
October 21, 2024
Parking restrictions for Homecoming Weekend
Oct. 21, 2024 With Homecoming Weekend this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, parking changes are necessary to accommodate guests for weekend events. All changes concern Plains Road Lot 25. There will be no parking in the southeast corner of Lot 25 from 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, through 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. […]
October 18, 2024