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

Salt Pond Smart is a free program that includes online training, a propertyassessment, and certification for homes that meet salt pond-friendly criteria.Residents who complete the program and meet the criteria will be recognized with aSalt Pond Smart property sign, showcasing the homeowner’s commitment toenvironmental stewardship.Participants will gain practical knowledge to support their pond-friendly propertymanagement related to:Onsite wastewater treatment (septic systems) Sustainable lawn care and gardening Stormwater management Native coastal plantingThe program is open to any Rhode Island resident living within the Salt Pondsand Narrow River Watersheds. Currently there is no fee to participate in SaltPond Smart. To learn more and enroll, visituri.edu/saltpondsmart/ by September 6th!

Helpdesk@uri.edu is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITS Virtual Service Desk (Sat/Sun) Time: Aug 30, 2025 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sun, Sat, 110 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meeting/tJYufuuprDkoHNHtkPSdYBypW4cKVaRZFaPG/ics?icsToken=DExp8aTCzCHYA_y-JQAALAAAAD1b7sMacC14qOy7S87uEi8E__uqrv9VWrfOw7ztnxk4G0M-0mjbuvuM261E1YjKlqo1J1u_n_64tLi27DAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=YMXORwLhS0urCkB28xaq2Q Join Zoom Meeting https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/92392122265Meeting ID: 923 9212 2265---One tap mobile +19292056099,,92392122265# US (New York) +13017158592,,92392122265# US (Washington DC)---Join by SIP • 92392122265@zoomcrc.comJoin instructions https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meetings/92392122265/invitations?signature=ZngZeV9tmaiA8OVEsWo32KPSG3NIptDRUaoraRdRMbk

Starting a new semester can be stressful! However, staying organized and utilizing student support services at the university can help prepare you for success. Start establishing good habits by participating in the University Libraries Student Success Bingo during the month of September. You can pick up and submit your bingo card in the lobby of Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons. A winner will be drawn from submitted bingo cards and receive a $25 Amazon gift card.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Looking forward to exploring the Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons? The University Libraries give you access to over a million books, hundreds of databases, and innovative spaces and services like the URI Launch Lab and the Makerspace. Visit the library during normal operating hours from August 29 to September 8 and participate in an asynchronous scavenger hunt! Bring a group of friends or complete the scavenger hunt on your own--all are welcome! Submit your scavenger hunt for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Join alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) to honor the legacy of the late Dr. John Knauss, visionary marine scientist and founding dean of GSO, whose 100th birthday would have been on September 1, 2025.Please register to attend.4–5 p.m. Panel5:30-6:30 p.m. Cocktails and DiscussionThe panel will feature reflections on the pioneering contributions Dr. Knauss made to URI and oceanography, and how his vision continues to inspire the rapidly expanding field of ocean science, generations of ocean leaders, and growth at GSO and the Narragansett Bay Campus. Guests are invited to stay for a reception following the program.Panelists include:Margaret Leinen, Ph.D. ’80, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San DiegoJames A. Yoder, M.S. ’74, Ph.D. ’79, professor emeritus at the University of Rhode Island and dean emeritus at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and committee co-chair for “Forecasting the Ocean: The 2025–2035 Decade of Ocean Science”Matthew Horn, Ph.D. ’11, Director of Science for the international environmental consulting firm RPS, a Tetra Tech company, and chair of the GSO Advisory CouncilErin K. Peck, Assistant Professor at GSO with a specialty in coastal marine geology and geophysics