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

Helpdesk@uri.edu is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITS Virtual Service Desk (F) Time: Aug 29, 2025 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Fri, 110 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meeting/tJckdOqrqD0pHN1mGpW8qUt6a691B2Ere5uZ/ics?icsToken=DK1U_Nj6gMc7oyuwdQAALAAAAFptwnDVRY41-F9XNbfnmzkDxhZWKCUBJcR5e3y_jsib8dnBx1B8tBqA9hR-o-ZI1Y1M4T4up69ahrr1SjAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=ZBIJsePaSj2j-9FH45Doxw Join Zoom Meeting https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/93933366369Meeting ID: 939 3336 6369---One tap mobile +13126266799,,93933366369# US (Chicago) +16469313860,,93933366369# US---Join by SIP • 93933366369@zoomcrc.comJoin instructions https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meetings/93933366369/invitations?signature=ofxk_lq4viETQ7iczJ4QRtwIcA4p3Cdi6OAyyS7D6Hg

Stop by the MAVE Center to fine tune your resume with Audra Lavoie from the Career and Experiential Education Center.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Academic life can be frenetic and sometimes overwhelming. Could slowing down help us connect with our professional purpose? Join us for a 4-session book discussion on The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy (Berg & Seeber, 2016). This short book explores how embracing principles of the “slow” movement can create a more reflective, balanced, and meaningful academic environment. The authors also present ways of alleviating stress while improving teaching, research, and collegiality. Connect with fellow instructors and share ideas for slowing down in a fast-paced academic world.Dates: Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, & Nov. 4 Time: 12:30-1:45pm Location: In-Person, Tyler Hall, 225 Registration & More Information

Join Us for the Inaugural URI Tech Showcase Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Toray Commons, Fascitelli Engineering Building, URI – Kingston, RIAs part of RI Startup Week, the Inaugural URI Tech Showcase will highlight the cutting-edge innovation emerging from the University of Rhode Island. This exciting event will bring together academia, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate URI's thriving entrepreneurial spirit.Discover groundbreaking work from startups, founders, researchers, and professors who are shaping the future through bold ideas and innovative technologies. Whether you're an investor, student, partner, or simply curious about the latest advancements, this is a unique opportunity to connect with URI’s growing innovation ecosystem.Event Schedule:4:00 PM – Registration & Welcome4:30–5:30 PM – Mainstage Keynote & Startup Pitches5:00–7:00 PM – Networking, Startup Tabletops, and 1:1 MeetingsOur goal is simple: spark collaboration, showcase talent, and ignite new possibilities by bringing brilliant minds together in one room.