The BES Colloquium Series is the research seminar series for the College of Environmental Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. BES students nominate speakers from across several disciplines including: Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB), Ecology and Ecosystem Science (EES), Environmental and Earth Sciences (EVES), Evolution and Marine Biology (EMB), and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS). Invited speakers spend the day at URI visiting with faculty and graduate students.The full and complete schedule can be found here: https://marineevoecolab.github.io/BES-Colloquium/

URI's Forensic Science Partnership lecture series is one of the more unique lecture series in Rhode Island. The Oct. 10 topic is “A hot topic,” with Paul Manning and James Given, deputy fire marshals, Rhode Island State Office of the State Fire Marshal. All lectures are open to the public at no cost and are held on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in the Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences (Room 100), 140 Flagg Rd., Kingston. Schedule subject to change; join email list for updates. Those who cannot attend in person may view the lectures live online. Details: https://www.uri.edu/news/2025/09/crime-fridays-return-to-uri/

Please fill out this form to register for Hillel's Shabbat in the Sukkah on Friday October 10 at Hillel. We will be joined this evening by previous Israel Fellow to URI Hillel, Tal Anter, who will be visiting from Israel!Shabbat in the Sukkah Friday, October 10 Services at 5:30Dinner at 6:30 Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Union party where students will wear white t-shirts with white lies on them.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Statewide Gardening Information and Soil Testing ScheduleFrom March through October, our URI Master Gardener volunteers offer free soil pH testing to Rhode Island residents, helping you understand your soil's health and providing recommendations for improvement. Bring a soil sample to the event and our experts will determine its pH levels and texture, offering guidance on achieving optimal soil conditions for your gardening needs.Additionally, explore our Gardening Information and Soil Testing (GIST) booth, where you can ask gardening questions and access a wealth of resources to support your horticultural goals.Learn how to take a soil sample and access the statewide schedule by visiting: uri.edu/coopext/services/gist