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Honorary degree nominations due Oct. 1
Sept. 12, 2023 Each year, the Honorary Degree Committee seeks names of individuals who have distinguished themselves through important contributions to the University, the state of Rhode Island, or the nation—individuals who deserve to be honored by the University and who will bring honor to the University by accepting a URI honory degree. You are […]
September 12, 2023
ROTC training scheduled Sept. 13
Sept. 11, 2023 On Wednesday, Sept. 13, 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. […]
September 11, 2023
Division of Research and Economic Development update regarding upgrade to InfoEd Grants Management System
System will be inaccessible from Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. through Sept. 10 at 11 p.m. EST Sept. 7, 2023 The InfoEd Grants Management System will be inaccessible from Friday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 10, at 11 p.m. This will impact proposal submissions during this downtime. InfoEd will perform a pre-planned […]
September 7, 2023
Welcome new and returning commuter students!
Sept. 5, 2023 Transportation and Parking (TAP) would like to welcome returning and new commuter students coming to campus. The fall 2023 semester enforcement officially begins Tuesday, Sept 5. Each semester brings changes when it comes to campus parking. TAP has been hard at work implementing new programs and upgrades to make parking as smooth […]
September 5, 2023
Therapeutic Horticulture Group
Sept. 5, 2023 Over the course of five weeks during the fall semester, the URI Counseling Center together with the URI College of Pharmacy will host a new group on campus devoted to therapeutic horticulture. Join us as we explore the healing power of nature through mindfulness activities, gardening, and the creation of a healing […]
Water quality information
Sept. 5, 2023 Important information about your drinking water In June 2022, the State of Rhode Island approved legislation setting a new interim drinking water standard related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Rhode Island is among the first states in the nation to implement a PFAS standard. Historically, PFAS levels in well water at […]
University saddened by loss of Professor Emerita Nancy Potter
Aug. 30, 2023 The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Emerita Nancy Potter. She died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 24. She was 97. Nancy was a professor of English at URI for 42 years. The West Kingston resident retired in 1989 after a career teaching modern American and British […]
August 30, 2023
Public Safety, Transportation and Parking announce improvements to gate access technology on Kingston Campus
Aug. 30, 2023 To promote safety and efficiency on campus, the Department of Public Safety and its Transportation and Parking unit recently completed an initiative to upgrade and replace all the gate access devices on campus. The installation phase of the project began in October 2022. The new card readers offer multiple access options, including […]
University to conduct test of its emergency notification systems Aug. 24
Aug. 23, 2023 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems, including RAVE Emergency Alert and blue light phones, on Thursday, Aug. 24, 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 please […]
August 23, 2023
Lithium-ion battery safety tips
August 18, 2023 In preparation for students returning to campus, the Department of Public Safety Office of Fire and Life Safety reminds you of some lithium battery and e-bike & scooter battery safety tips. Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smartphones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even […]
August 18, 2023
Warning: Email phishing campaign targeting URI
Aug. 15, 2023 The University has identified an email phishing campaign targeting URI email recipients. The email asks the recipient to set up a two-factor authentication. The email looks like an official URI email with the University logo at the top of the message. The email prompts recipients to set up a two-factor (2FA) authentication […]
August 15, 2023
Explore innovative technologies at Tech Day 2023 on Aug 24
August 11, 2023 All URI faculty and staff are invited to take part in Tech Day hosted by URI Information Technology Services on Aug. 24. Tech Day is an annual ed tech innovation day and includes multiple tracks and virtual sessions centered on a new theme each year. The theme of “Taking it to the […]
August 11, 2023
Volunteer for fall semester move-in
Be part of a cherished University tradition Aug. 15, 2023 The Offices of Admission and Housing and Residential Life call upon faculty and staff to volunteer for fall semester move-in. Join us from Friday, Sept. 1, to Monday, Sept. 4, with shifts available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Volunteer? Become part of […]
URI takes on Stony Brook Sept. 8 in season home opener
Faculty and staff can purchase $5 tickets URI Football opens the 2023 season Friday, Sept. 8, when they take on Stony Brook under the lights at 7 p.m. Faculty and Staff can purchase tickets for just $5 as Rhody Football celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day. For more information, please visit GoRhody.com/tickets or call the Ryan Center […]
August 10, 2023
e-Campus Maintenance Scheduled August 11-12
August 7, 2023 Please note that all e-Campus modules will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance beginning Friday, August 11, at 4 p.m. and will be complete by Saturday, August 12, at approximately 11 a.m. The system will not be accessible to all users during this period. Please plan accordingly. It is recommended that all […]
August 7, 2023
Re-striping/painting of 3 parking lots set to begin early next week
Aug. 4, 2023 Transportation and Parking Services will re-stripe and paint three Kingston Campus parking lots on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Anyone who is parked in one of the following lots must move their vehicle by noon on Monday, Aug 7: The Keaney and Kappa Delta lots and the lots to the rear of Adams and […]
August 4, 2023
Call for submissions now open for International Education Week, Nov. 13–17, 2023
Aug. 4, 2023 URI’s International Education Week Planning Committee invites faculty, colleges, departments, centers, and student organizations to submit events celebrating international education opportunities and URI’s efforts to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. International Education Week is a national celebration initiated by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. […]
University saddened by loss of Professor George Veyera
Aug. 3, 2023 The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Professor George Veyera. He died peacefully in his sleep at home Thursday, July 27. A 1978 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, George returned to URI as an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in 1988. He was named associate […]
August 3, 2023
Family Weekend planning for faculty/staff
August 2, 2023 This year’s Family Weekend will be held Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. Faculty and staff who are planning events for Family Weekend should register them with the Office of Student Involvement prior to September 8 to be included in the full schedule. To register your event, fill out this event request form. […]
August 2, 2023
Thomas Cooley named assistant vice president for housing and resident life and student development
July 31, 2023 Dear URI Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Cooley to the position of assistant vice president for housing and residential life and student development. Tom comes to URI from Carnegie Mellon University and brings with him more than 20 years of experience in higher education, including housing, residence […]
July 31, 2023
A celebration of the life of the late Agnes Doody, professor emerita
July 24, 2023 The University community is invited to attend a celebration of the life of the late Agnes Doody, a beloved and innovative professor who worked at URI for more than 45 years. The ceremony will be held Friday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. in Swan Hall. The celebration can also be viewed online. Professor […]
July 24, 2023
University saddened by loss of Professor Emeritus James O. Prochaska
Known around the world for his research on behavior change, its impact on improving human health July 17, 2023 A founder of the University of Rhode Island’s Cancer Prevention Research Center, world renowned researcher, behavior change expert and University of Rhode Island Professor Emeritus James O. Prochaska died Sunday, July 9. Born in Detroit, Michigan […]
July 14, 2023
University mourns loss of David Maslyn
Served University for years as professor, dean of University Libraries July 11, 2023 Known for his wit, understanding, humility, kindness, frugality and handiness with tools during his 40 years of service to the University of Rhode Island, Professor David C. Maslyn, Sr. died peacefully at Westerly Hospital July 2. He was born to Lawrence and […]
July 10, 2023
Wireless network changes requiring action on July 17
July 10, 2023 Due to the expiration of a digital certificate used in the Wifi Authentication process for URI_Secure and eduroam, beginning Monday, July 17, all devices using these WiFi networks will need to go through the WiFi onboarding process in order to reconnect. On this date, your device will most likely fail to connect […]