Green Hall closed to faculty and staff April 25
April 19, 2024 Due to facilities work being done at Fogarty Hall, Green Hall (Lot 10) will be closed beginning Wednesday evening, April 24 at 6 p.m., and all day Thursday, April 25. There is ample parking for faculty and staff in the Briar Lane Lot (Lot 1), behind the Welcome Center, and Lot 6 […]
April 19, 2024
2024 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education
April 17, 2024 The University of Rhode Island Office of Innovation in General Education has announced this year’s faculty members who are being recognized for delivering innovative courses as part of the General Education Program. This year’s highlighted faculty are: Clarisa Carubin, associate teaching professor in the Department of Art and Art History; Elizabeth Mendenhall, associate professor […]
April 17, 2024
Lot 1 (Briar Lane) to be closed to faculty, staff April 15-19
April 12, 2024 The University will welcome hundreds of high school students and their families to the Kingston Campus next week. To accommodate the increased parking needs and ensure our visitors have an enjoyable visit, the University will close Lot 1 (Briar Lane) to faculty and staff the week of Monday, April 15, through Friday, […]
April 12, 2024
Public Safety Advisory Committee requests community input
April 11, 2024 The Public Safety Advisory Committee is charged with advising and providing recommendations to the Department of Public Safety, including the URI Police Department, Transportation and Parking, Emergency Management, and other units, as well as University leadership regarding the department’s programming and operational activities. In preparation for its first meeting on April 22, […]
April 11, 2024
Instructor appreciation lunch
April 11, 2024 URI’s Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning invites all instructors – full-time faculty, part-time faculty, instructional staff, and graduate teaching assistants – to join us for a complimentary luncheon in appreciation for all of the work they do to support our students’ educational growth. The deadline to register is Wednesday, […]
Supporting Our Community During Times of Grief
April 8, 2024 Dear Faculty and Staff, As members of our campus community, we are all deeply affected by the recent loss of one of our students. We recognize that this loss may be impacting your classrooms and teaching, and we want to offer support during this challenging time. Understanding the vital role you play […]
April 8, 2024
Community gathering to support each other through grief
April 8, 2024 Dear Students, We understand that our community is deeply saddened by the recent loss of one of our own. During this difficult time, the Division of Student Affairs is extending an invitation to all students, faculty, and staff to join us for a gathering aimed at supporting one another as we navigate […]
Parking prohibited at Kingston Amtrak Train Station
April 4, 2024 Please note that parking is not permitted at the Kingston Amtrak Railroad Station. The Kingston station lot is reserved strictly for Amtrak and bike-path users only. Vehicles parked at Kingston station for any purpose other than train or bike-path travel may be towed at the owner’s expense. For alternative off-campus parking, please […]
April 4, 2024
College Town Halls
April 4, 2024 Dear Colleagues, As I shared last fall, the University is embarking on a process to design and adopt a new budget model that will support our ambitious goals in our 10-year strategic plan, Focus URI, and enable us to be the university our state and world need. The steering and executive committees […]
Ethics Awareness Month: Maintaining an Ethical Workplace
March 27, 2024 Throughout this month we spread the message, and highlighted the importance of, maintaining high ethical standards in our workplace. We learned that to be successful in achieving our strategic mission, it is our duty to hold ourselves accountable to high ethical standards and encourage others to do the same. When in danger […]
March 27, 2024
Calling all Phi Beta Kappas!
URI’s campus chapter turns 50 soon, let us know if you are a member March 25, 2024 University of Rhode Island faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, students and local community members who have been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa by any campus chapter across the country are encouraged to let our URI campus chapter know. Whether […]
March 25, 2024
Fulbright information sessions approaching; register now
March 25, 2024 The Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2025-26 award cycle opens April 2. If you are a current junior, senior, graduate student, or recent alumnus who would like to learn more about these funded opportunities to study, teach, or conduct research around the globe, attend an information session hosted by URI’s Office of National […]
March 22, 2024
University policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness
March 22, 2024 Effective March 18, 2024, the University has updated its policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The policy can be found at the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. The University’s policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) provides guidelines for student-athletes and their development and use of their name, image, and […]
March 21, 2024
Plains Road South lot closure
March 20, 2024 The solar panel lot, Plains Road South (Lot 31), will be closed Thursday and Friday, March 21 and 22, in order to allow for repair to a solar panel. Commuters who usually park in lot 31 may park in the Plains Road Lot (Lot 25). Thank you for your patience.
March 20, 2024
ROTC training scheduled March 21
March 20, 2024 On Thursday, March 21, URI Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training along with UConn Air Force ROTC 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 3:30 […]
CDC changes COVID-19 guidance
A message from Health Services March 18, 2024 URI Health Services has announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently changed its isolation guidance for COVID-19 infections. This guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help people at a lower risk for a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and […]
March 18, 2024
Policies available for community comment (contracts, lab cleanout)
March 18, 2024 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking Community feedback on pendingadministrative policies via the University’s new Policies webpage. The University policies noted below will be available for feedback from the University community on Tuesday, March 19 for two weeks. Please follow this link to access the draft policy as well as the portal […]
Ethics Awareness: Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of Interest in the workplace March 18, 2024 As professionals we create new paths, take on new responsibilities, grow and evolve our relationships and seek out the best for ourselves and the university. Throughout our endeavors situations may arise leading us toward a potential conflict of interest. Knowing what to look for and avoid […]
URI community invited to due process information session April 10
March 18, 2024 The Division of Administration and Finance invites you to a virtual information session, “Due Process at the University of Rhode Island: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities,” to be hosted by the Office of Equal Opportunity on Wednesday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. The goal of the event is to increase […]
March 13, 2024
Ethics Awareness: University Leaders & Managers
LISTEN…and lead by example March 11, 2024 In our role as university leaders and managers we take pride in our work, scholarship and interactions. We hold ourselves and others accountable to high ethical standards as we execute our strategic mission. It is up to each of us to lead by example, listen, and show we […]
March 11, 2024
URI Ethics Awareness & Reflection
It is our responsibility to SPEAK UP…and share our concerns. March 4, 2024 As members of the URI community, we are on a new path guided by our mission and vision. In the words of URI President Marc Parlange, “Our time is now.” We are empowered and moving forward. While on our path, it is […]
March 4, 2024
Spring 2024 Student Senate elections March 4-8
March 1, 2024 The spring elections for all Student Senate positions for the 2024-25 academic year will be held March 4 through March 8 on the URInvolved online platform. Voting starts Monday, March 4, at 9 a.m. and ends Friday, March 8, at 4 p.m. The URI Student Senate will be conducting elections for the […]
March 1, 2024
Celebrate Ethics Awareness Month
It’s up to all of us to uphold high ethical standards. March 1, 2024 We are part of a University of Rhode Island community with an inspiring vision. Our path is an important one. As members of the community, we represent a diverse and inclusive environment and value our work, scholarship, and interactions. Self- and […]
ROTC training scheduled Feb. 28
Feb. 26, 2024 On Wednesday, Feb. 28, URI Army Reserve Officers’ 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. […]
February 26, 2024