URI and the United Way team up to make a difference
Jan. 25, 2024 The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s Office of Civic Engagement and Action is proud to collaborate with the United Way of Rhode Island’s Volunteer Resource Center to help students, faculty and university staff connect with community organizations, and make a positive impact throughout Rhode Island. The United Way of Rhode Island Volunteer Center is […]
January 25, 2024
Important parking information for commuting students
Jan. 23, 2024 With the spring 2024 semester underway, Transportation and Parking (TAP) would like to welcome returning and new commuter students who are coming to campus. Each semester brings new changes when it comes to campus parking. TAP has been hard at work implementing new programs and upgrades to make parking as smooth as […]
January 23, 2024
Check e-campus for classroom changes
January 18, 2024 As we begin a new semester, faculty, staff and students are reminded to please check their schedules in e-Campus for any possible classroom changes.
January 18, 2024
New student handbook coming Jan. 22
Jan. 18, 2024 The Dean of Students Office will publish the new ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Student Handbook on Jan. 22. The URI Student Handbook is reviewed and updated every two years by the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Committee. The new version brings the handbook into alignment with new University policies and the University Manual. […]
2024 Excellence Awards: Call for Nominations
Jan. 10, 2024 Nominations are open for the 2024 URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement Excellence Awards. If you know a staff or faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the University and whose work exemplifies creativity, excellence, and collaboration, we would like to hear from you. Each year, four individuals are selected for administrative, scholarly, […]
January 10, 2024
Peace and Human Rights Awards nominations open
Jan. 10, 2024 The URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and URI Chaplains Association invite URI students, faculty, and staff to nominate an exceptional student (undergraduate or graduate) and/or a URI faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to nonviolence, peace, or human rights through their research, teaching, outreach, or services. Any […]
URI mourns passing of Professor Emeritus Norman Coates
Dec. 26, 2023 The University mourns the loss of Norman Coates, professor emeritus of management, who died Dec. 17 at the age of 92. Born March 25, 1931, in Haifa, British Mandate of Palestine, where his father worked for the British government, Norman received his early education in boarding school in Dublin, Ireland. He attended […]
December 26, 2023
Announcing the Appointment of an Interim CIO
December 19, 2023 Dear URI Community, We are writing to share that the University is making a leadership change in our information technology services division. Gabriele Fariello, an experienced IT leader who has held previous chief information officer (CIO) roles in education, will serve as interim CIO beginning Jan. 8, 2024. Gabriele currently serves as […]
December 19, 2023
URI, South Kingstown police to conduct training on second floor of Swan Hall
Dec. 18, 2023 On Dec. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., URI and South Kingstown police will conduct in-service taser training in Swan Hall. The training will take place in a room on the second floor of Swan Hall and there will be an increase in police presence for the training in the building. […]
December 18, 2023
New University policy on Language Access and renewed policy on Adverse Weather and Other Emergencies
December 8, 2023 Effective December 7, 2023, the University has instituted a new policy on Language Access and approved updates to the University policy on Adverse Weather and Other Emergencies. Both of these policies can be found at the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Language Access The policy on Language Access promotes meaningful access and equal […]
December 8, 2023
Important information on URI’s Community First Responder Program
December 6, 2023 Dear URI Community, At the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Health Services strives to help students make informed, healthy decisions. We also strive to protect the community and make sure students are aware of the life-saving resources that are available to prevent and reverse potential overdose deaths. To continue to keep our community […]
December 6, 2023
University mourns loss of Professor Emerita Donna Gilton
Dec. 5, 2023 The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Donna Gilton, professor emerita of library and information studies. A resident of Wakefield, Donna, 73, died Tuesday, Nov. 28. Born July 9, 1950, in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the only daughter of the Rev. Charles W. Gilton Sr. and Hattie (Franklin) Gilton. […]
December 5, 2023
Administrative policies available for community comment
Dec. 4, 2023 The University’s Administrative Policy Committee is launching a new component to the review process for administrative policies at the University by seeking community feedback on pending administrative policies through the University’s new policies webpage. The draft policy on Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring, a new policy that combines existing guidance on employee […]
December 4, 2023
Presentations by finalists for position of director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at URI Libraries
Dec. 1, 2023 Members of the campus community are invited to attend presentations by finalists for the position of director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at URI Libraries. This position will oversee, develop, and expand the University’s student entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives through multidisciplinary collaboration with faculty, business leaders, and the Office of Research and Economic […]
December 1, 2023
University to conduct test of its emergency notification systems Dec. 4
Nov. 29, 2023 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems, including RAVE Emergency Alert and blue light phones, on Monday, Dec. 4, at 8 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, but […]
November 29, 2023
Parking restrictions for Ram Lot for Nov. 22
Nov. 21, 2023 Due to a men’s basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 22, all vehicles parked in the Ram Lot on the north side of the Ryan Center need to be removed from the lot by 8 a.m. Wednesday. All cars remaining in Ram Lot will risk being ticketed and towed. Thank you
November 20, 2023
Kingston Campus water main flushing Nov. 24-26
Nov 20, 2023 The University’s Office of Utilities will flush the water mains on the Kingston Campus beginning Friday, Nov. 24—continuing through Sunday, Nov. 26. Water may become cloudy and discolored during this process. If any building experiences cloudy or discolored water, occupants are advised to run the faucets until the water is clear. Any […]
Mandatory security awareness training for URI employees
Nov. 20, 2023 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, The purpose of this message is to notify you of upcoming mandatory cybersecurity awareness training for URI employees. This training is required to be completed annually by all employees and is separate from any new-hire or department-specific security awareness training. Many organizations are falling prey to cybercriminals’ […]
Town of South Kingstown to begin paving project on Campus Avenue
Road will be closed from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24 Nov. 16, 2023 Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Town of South Kingstown will begin a paving project on Campus Avenue. The project will be completed, Friday, Nov. 24. During this period, Campus Avenue, from Upper College Road to Lower College Road, will be closed to […]
November 16, 2023
Students encouraged to take Healthy Minds Survey
Nov. 15, 2023 Dear URI Students: I would like to kindly encourage you to take a few moments to complete the Healthy Minds Survey. Your participation is crucial in helping us understand the mental well-being of our student community and ultimately improve the services that we provide. The survey will be sent to 12,000 randomly […]
e-Campus maintenance scheduled November 17-19
Nov. 14, 2023 Please note that all e-Campus modules will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance beginning Friday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. and will complete on Sunday, November 19th by approximately 5 p.m. The system will not be accessible to all users during this period. Please plan accordingly. It is recommended that all users […]
November 14, 2023
Guidance and resources regarding contract approval process
Nov. 9, 2023 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, Earlier this year, important changes were made to the University’s contract approval process to achieve process efficiencies and reduce costs and risks for the University. This email is intended to provide you with a helpful overview of the contract approval process, as well as provide links to […]
November 9, 2023
Old North Road Paving Project Update
Nov. 8, 2023 (Updated Nov. 9, 2023) Dear URI Community, The Town of South Kingston has commenced work on a project to pave Old North Road. This message provides details about road closures and traffic pattern changes. Old North Road from Flagg Road to Route 138 will be closed to through traffic each weekday from […]
November 8, 2023
Nominations for Rainville Student Leadership Awards due Dec. 12
Recognize, encourage, and celebrate student leadership within the campus community Nov. 8, 2023 For 36 years the Office of Student Involvement and The Center for Student Leadership Development have held an annual celebration to honor students who are successful in various leadership roles, while maintaining a strong academic record. Join us in recognizing the many […]