Dec. 15, 2025
Dear URI Students, Faculty, and Staff,
We know that the events of the weekend have affected members of our community in different ways, and we want to acknowledge the stress and uncertainty this moment brings. As the semester comes to a close, our goal is to provide flexibility and support for our faculty and staff while continuing to serve and care for our students. Although there is no known threat to any URI campuses, URI Police will continue increased patrols across campus as a precaution and to help provide added reassurance to the community.
Below, you will find information about campus resources, health and wellness supports, and guidance related to campus operations and employee work schedules.
FALL EXAMS
Earlier today, the University shared an update regarding changes to the Fall 2025 exam schedule. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to review the important information.
CAMPUS OPERATIONS
URI offices remain open, and we continue to support our students. Staff whose positions have been designated as “essential,” because their responsibilities include services that must be performed on site, should report to work. “Non-essential” staff who can do so may work remotely with the approval of their supervisor. We encourage all managers to support their employees’ health and well-being by offering flexibility where possible.
CAMPUS LIFE RESOURCES
This week and throughout winter break and J Term, hours of operation for some campus services—including dining halls and recreation facilities—may change. Community members are encouraged to check the hours for each location using the links provided below.
Dining Halls
Campus dining halls are open but some locations will operate on modified schedules. Visit the Campus Dining website for hours of operation by location.
Library
The Carothers Library and Learning Commons will continue to be open. Hours of operation are available on the library website.
Memorial Union
The Memorial Union will transition to winter break hours beginning Wednesday of this week. Visit the MU website for the latest information.
Rhody Shuttle Service and Safe Ride
Rhody Shuttle Service will modify hours this week. Please visit the Shuttle Service website for up-to-date hours. The on-demand shuttle and Safe Ride services will continue to maintain existing hours of operation through Friday.
Campus Recreation
The hours for recreational facilities may change this week and over the winter break. Schedule updates are available on the Campus Recreation website.
Campus Store
The Campus Store will be open through Friday of this week, and again on Monday and Tuesday of next week. The latest store hours are available on the Campus Store site.
URI Police and Public Safety
URI Police can be contacted by calling 401-874-4910 for non-emergencies. For on-campus emergencies, dial 911.
Events
If you have questions regarding a specific University event, please contact the event organizer. Home URI athletics events, including the men’s basketball game against Canisius on Tuesday night and the women’s basketball game against Wagner on Friday morning are proceeding as planned at this time. Any changes to athletics events will be posted on the GoRhody athletics website.
HEALTH AND COUNSELING RESOURCES
Information regarding the availability of health and counseling services is provided below. These resources remain available to support members of the URI community, and we encourage students, faculty, and staff to access them as needed.
Counseling Center
217 Roosevelt Hall; 401-874-2288
24/7 virtual, text, or chat with a counselor via TELUS Health
Dean of Students Office – Student Support and Advocacy Services
302 Memorial Union; 401-874-2098
Health Services
Potter Building; 401-874-2246
Health Services hours of operation
Psychological Consultation Center
Chafee Social Science Center, Suite 100; 401-874-4264
Couples and Family Therapy Clinic
Transition Center, 2 Lower College Rd.; 401-874-5956
Campus Chaplains
URI Chaplains Association; 401-874-2740
Office of Human Resources
Employee Wellbeing Specialist, HR Business Partners
80 Lower College Rd.; 401-874-2416
Thank you for the flexibility, patience, and care you continue to show as we move through the end of the semester together. We wish our students, faculty, and staff well as they wrap up coursework and final assessments, and we continue to keep our colleagues and the students at Brown in our thoughts.
The University remains committed to supporting the well-being of all members of our community, and we appreciate the ways you continue to support one another. Together, we are stronger as one Rhody community.
Sincerely,
Ellen Reynolds, Vice President for Student Affairs
Becky Hill, Vice President for Human Resources