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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- All dayGardening Information and Soil Testing ScheduleStatewide 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
- 8:00 AM12hITS Service Desk Open Hours
- 8:00 AM12hITS Virtual Service DeskHelpdesk@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
- 9:00 AM1hStrategies & Tools for Graduate Teaching AssistantsAre you ready to elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom? Join us for a series of dynamic workshops crafted to empower your teaching journey. Attend at least 3 out of the 4 workshops and earn an esteemed certificate/badge recognizing your commitment to professional development.Dates: Sept. 17th, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, & Dec. 10 Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Location: Tyler Hall, 225 or Virtually Registration & More Information
- 10:00 AM45mATL Walk & TalkLooking for a way to connect with colleagues? Need a break from the stresses of faculty life? Come walk with us! This opportunity gives instructors an informal way to engage with peers, take a leisurely stroll/roll around campus, and discuss teaching and learning topics that are top of mind. Bring a colleague or join on your own!Sign up here to let us know your interest and needs, and to receive email updates during the semester. Or, just drop by the Flagpole on the Quad any Wednesday at 10am to enjoy a conversation and stroll/roll!Walk & Talks will begin on Sept. 10 with the last walk on Dec. 17, No Walk & Talk on Nov. 26.Dates: Wednesdays Time: 10:00am – 10:45am Location: Meet at the flagpole on the Quad Express Interest & More Information
- 10:00 AM3h 30mCollege of Business Block PartyJoin us for our annual Block Party outside of Ballentine Hall!Meet the Student Clubs within the College and explore all the possibilities. Talk with the student representatives from each club and find a group that challenges you and embraces your passions. American Assoc. of Textile Chemists & Colorists (AATCC) Student Chapter, Beta Alpha Psi, Financial Management Association (FMA), Supply Chain Management Club, National Association of Black Accountants – NABA, URI Consulting Club, URI SHRM, Women in Business, Women in Finance, and more.The College faculty and staff will be there to answer all of your questions and welcome you to another year. We have also invited campus partners that support you holistically from mental health to physical health and everything in between. JOIN US!
- 10:30 AM6h 30mStudent Success BingoStarting 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.
- 11:00 AM3hCivics and Service Career ExpoCreate social change through public service careers, volunteering, internships and more!
- 11:00 AM2hMilitary and Veteran Education Center Hosting URI Office of FellowshipsJoin Keegan Scott of the URI Fellowship Office to learn about opportunities for internships, study abroad, etc.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 11:00 AM2hMilitary and Veteran Education Center Hosting URI Office of FellowshipsJoin Keegan Scott of the URI Fellowship Office to learn about opportunities for internships, study abroad, etc.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 12:00 PM1hGrad School Crash CourseHave you ever asked yourself any of the following questions: “Who is my advisor?” “How do I form a committee?” “What even is a committee?” “What are comprehensive exams and do I even have to take them?” “What’s the difference between a thesis and a dissertation?” “What does ‘ABD’ mean?” Whether you are in a master's or doctorate, there’s a lot of lingo to learn and academic culture to adapt to. Make sure you're ready! Join Jordan Scott, Graduate Success Coach, and the Graduate School's Enrollment Services team to navigate both the written and unwritten rules of grad school in this hour-long crash course.
- 12:00 PM1hREVELATIONS! Education: Behind the Curtain – In Words and Images (ART EXHIBIT)URI Department of Art and Art History presentsREVELATIONS! Education: Behind The Curtain – In Words and Images Exhibition September 15- December 11Join us for a reception and art conversations on September 17 4:30-7 in Lippitt Hall 401What is it like being in the classroom? What challenges do educator’s face? What restrictions are there preventing education from occurring? Are the requirements, expectations and limitations changing the way Educators function? What are the successes - giving students the opportunity to find their expressive voice?This exhibit will include the artwork and voices of a group of area educators from public, private and independent educational settings on all levels. The artist/educators will share their creative voices in various forms of expression as they also reflect on the challenges and celebrations they experience in and out of the classroom.Among the more than twenty artists are: Mary Jane Andreozzi, Deanna Camputaro, Ruth Clegg, Raff Diaz, Raphael Diaz, Tamara Diaz, Melanie Ducharme, Adam Ferbert, Susan Garland, Melissa Guillet, Catherine Davis-Hayes, Chris Kelley, Susan Kolenda, Jason Robert LaClair, Don Mays, Kerry Murphy, Sam Peck, Lisa Marie Ricci-Russo, Monique Rolle-Johnson, Jade Sisti, Janice Lee Strain, John Tedeschi, Katie Walck.On exhibit in URI Lippitt Hall (3rd & 4th floor), Green Hall and The Higgins Welcome CenterOpen To Monday – Friday 7:30-4:30, closed weekends and holidaysFor information: (401)286-4620/ spennell@uri.eduVisit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 12:00 PM1hREVELATIONS! Education: Behind the Curtain – In Words and Images (ART EXHIBIT)URI Department of Art and Art History presentsREVELATIONS! Education: Behind The Curtain – In Words and Images Exhibition September 15- December 11Join us for a reception and art conversations on September 17 4:30-7 in Lippitt Hall 401What is it like being in the classroom? What challenges do educator’s face? What restrictions are there preventing education from occurring? Are the requirements, expectations and limitations changing the way Educators function? What are the successes - giving students the opportunity to find their expressive voice?This exhibit will include the artwork and voices of a group of area educators from public, private and independent educational settings on all levels. The artist/educators will share their creative voices in various forms of expression as they also reflect on the challenges and celebrations they experience in and out of the classroom.Among the more than twenty artists are: Mary Jane Andreozzi, Deanna Camputaro, Ruth Clegg, Raff Diaz, Raphael Diaz, Tamara Diaz, Melanie Ducharme, Adam Ferbert, Susan Garland, Melissa Guillet, Catherine Davis-Hayes, Chris Kelley, Susan Kolenda, Jason Robert LaClair, Don Mays, Kerry Murphy, Sam Peck, Lisa Marie Ricci-Russo, Monique Rolle-Johnson, Jade Sisti, Janice Lee Strain, John Tedeschi, Katie Walck.On exhibit in URI Lippitt Hall (3rd & 4th floor), Green Hall and The Higgins Welcome CenterOpen To Monday – Friday 7:30-4:30, closed weekends and holidaysFor information: (401)286-4620/ spennell@uri.eduVisit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 1:30 PM2hTLS-Ed Tech Faculty Drop-in SupportJoin the Zoom Meeting: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/93699881336?pwd=uVf6CxlFCE1h7ELsHdfYU79XwF5qce.1 Join instructions https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meetings/93699881336/invitations?signature=rJaFoEVb2za3b5_f3qi9SLDbD3JWSwpt013eMFGcjXo
- 2:00 PM2hCollege of Pharmacy: Professional Entry PharmCAS 1:1s (Virtual)"Meet with Anthony Cheng, Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator, to ask your PharmCAS Professional Entry (4 years) questions via Zoom. Sign up today for an informal 30-minute call to discMeet with Anthony Cheng, Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator, to ask your PharmCAS Professional Entry (4 years) questions via Zoom. Sign up today for an informal 30-minute call to discuss and learn more about the admission process and requirements for entry into the URI Pharm.D. program.Please note that transcripts sent outside of a fully completed and submitted PharmCAS application will not be reviewed. To learn more about PharmCAS Professional Entry, visit our PharmCAS Directory Page.
- 2:30 PM1h 30mCorporate Corner: City YearJoin us for an inside look at City Year, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students and schools in under-resourced communities. Learn how City Year partners with corporate sponsors and communities to create meaningful impact, provide leadership opportunities, and build stronger educational futures. This session will highlight the organization’s mission, career pathways, and the role young professionals play in driving positive change
- 4:00 PM1h 30mRCF Coffee & ScriptureCoffee & Scripture is Rhody Christian Fellowship's weekly in-depth Bible study. We discuss God, the Bible, and how it applies to our lives. We don't dodge the difficult parts of the Bible; we seek to understand them. Your questions are encouraged! Any students (regardless of your religious background or affiliation) are welcome to join us. If you don't have a Bible, we can provide you with one. Plus, we'll have free coffee!Note: We also have another time available if you can't make the 4:00 study. The 7:30 pm Coffee & Scripture meets in the Memorial Union downstairs (near the sushi place). Both Bible studies are the same, so pick the time that works best for your schedule and come join us!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 4:00 PM2hSpill the Tea Introducing Miss Rhode Island USA Brianna Vega '19Join us in welcomingBrianna Vega '19URI AlumnaOB/GYN Registered Nurse,Personal Trainer,and the currentMiss Rhode Island USACome hear Brianna’s inspiring story of passion, perseverance, and purpose, from healthcare to the pageant stage!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 4:30 PM2h 30mReception: REVELATIONS! Education: Behind the Curtain – In Words and Images (ART EXHIBIT)URI Department of Art and Art History presentsREVELATIONS! Education: Behind The Curtain – In Words and Images Exhibition (ART EXHIBIT)Join us for a reception and art conversations on September 17 4:30-7 in Lippitt Hall 401What is it like being in the classroom? What challenges do educator’s face? What restrictions are there preventing education from occurring? Are the requirements, expectations and limitations changing the way Educators function? What are the successes - giving students the opportunity to find their expressive voice?This exhibit will include the artwork and voices of a group of area educators from public, private and independent educational settings on all levels. The artist/educators will share their creative voices in various forms of expression as they also reflect on the challenges and celebrations they experience in and out of the classroom.Among the more than twenty artists are: Mary Jane Andreozzi, Deanna Camputaro, Ruth Clegg, Raff Diaz, Raphael Diaz, Tamara Diaz, Melanie Ducharme, Adam Ferbert, Susan Garland, Melissa Guillet, Catherine Davis-Hayes, Chris Kelley, Susan Kolenda, Jason Robert LaClair, Don Mays, Kerry Murphy, Sam Peck, Lisa Marie Ricci-Russo, Monique Rolle-Johnson, Jade Sisti, Janice Lee Strain, John Tedeschi, Katie Walck.On exhibit in URI Lippitt Hall (3rd & 4th floor), Green Hall and The Higgins Welcome CenterOpen To Monday – Friday 7:30-4:30, closed weekends and holidaysFor information: (401)286-4620/ spennell@uri.eduVisit URInvolved for complete event details.
- 4:30 PM2h 30mReception: REVELATIONS! Education: Behind the Curtain – In Words and Images (ART EXHIBIT)URI Department of Art and Art History presentsREVELATIONS! Education: Behind The Curtain – In Words and Images Exhibition (ART EXHIBIT)Join us for a reception and art conversations on September 17 4:30-7 in Lippitt Hall 401What is it like being in the classroom? What challenges do educator’s face? What restrictions are there preventing education from occurring? Are the requirements, expectations and limitations changing the way Educators function? What are the successes - giving students the opportunity to find their expressive voice?This exhibit will include the artwork and voices of a group of area educators from public, private and independent educational settings on all levels. The artist/educators will share their creative voices in various forms of expression as they also reflect on the challenges and celebrations they experience in and out of the classroom.Among the more than twenty artists are: Mary Jane Andreozzi, Deanna Camputaro, Ruth Clegg, Raff Diaz, Raphael Diaz, Tamara Diaz, Melanie Ducharme, Adam Ferbert, Susan Garland, Melissa Guillet, Catherine Davis-Hayes, Chris Kelley, Susan Kolenda, Jason Robert LaClair, Don Mays, Kerry Murphy, Sam Peck, Lisa Marie Ricci-Russo, Monique Rolle-Johnson, Jade Sisti, Janice Lee Strain, John Tedeschi, Katie Walck.On exhibit in URI Lippitt Hall (3rd & 4th floor), Green Hall and The Higgins Welcome CenterOpen To Monday – Friday 7:30-4:30, closed weekends and holidaysFor information: (401)286-4620/ spennell@uri.eduVisit URInvolved for complete event details.