Do you need some late-semester accountability to work on a term paper, dissertation chapter, or perhaps even make a plan for using your winter break effectively? Join us for a four-hour jam session where you can bring any writing project and come work in a space with like-minded students! Coffee, tea, and light continental breakfast fare will be provided. No registration is required. If you have any questions while you are writing, a GWPL tutor will be available to chat with you about anything that comes up. Please note: the area around RINEC in Providence has street parking, and there are no commuter lots for URI students. Additionally, you may also need to check in at the front desk to let them know you are at RINEC to attend a writing retreat. REGISTER HERE

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.

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.

Need a quiet break from a busy week? Seeking some stillness and a reminder that God's love for you is boundless? This brief service of Holy Eucharist (~25 mins) is a great way to pause, pray, and receive the grace that God is dolling out for you.We spend a few minutes of silence together, read a passage of scripture, and then have a brief and informal chat about what we hear.Then we gather around the altar to share in Christ's promise of abundant life poured out for us.And then you can be on your way in time to grab a quick bite before class.All are welcome regardless of your faith background.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Coffee & 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.

Please join us for free screening of Wealth Untold, a new documentary that follows a multigenerational network of women leaders fights to protect Belize’s world-renowned barrier reef from environmental threats that endanger the livelihoods of coastal communities.Belize, a small coastal country in CentralAmerica, is home to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sustains over half the country’s population. Even though protected, the reef faces growing threats from overfishing, oil exploration, invasive species, coastal development, and climate change. WealthUntold follows inspiring women leaders and change makers fighting to safeguard this vital ecosystem while balancing economic prosperity. Their personal stories serve as a model for coastal communities around the world, highlighting the powerful role of women in shaping a sustainable future.Please registerAbout the film: https://wealthuntoldfilm.com/

This is an all levels workout and meeting are for anyone seeking stress relief for physical, mental and emotional balance.Move to heal meetings are on a path to recovery, healing or personal growth. Come as you are.Rams together for recovery and wellness! Open to students, faculty and staff.Memorial Union Room 315Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

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.

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.

This group provides a safe and supportive space. It is designed for queer, questioning, trans, and gender non-conforming people of color to connect and explore their identities without judgment. Through empowerment, community support, activities, and open discussions, members can share experiences, engage in self-expression, and build coping strategies to navigate the unique challenges of their intersecting identities. Open to All!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

This session provides practical strategies for clearly and effectively presenting complex research within the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) format. You’ll gain insights into storytelling, engaging your audience, and enhancing visual clarity.

This group provides a safe and supportive space. It is designed for queer, questioning, trans, and gender non-conforming people of color to connect and explore their identities without judgment. Through empowerment, community support, activities, and open discussions, members can share experiences, engage in self-expression, and build coping strategies to navigate the unique challenges of their intersecting identities. Open to All!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

For students and families wishing to pay their educational expenses in monthly installments, URI has partnered with Flywire to offer the URI Monthly Payment Plan. Our plan allows your semester costs to be divided into 5, 4, 3, or 2 interest-free monthly installments, depending on the date of plan enrollment. For more information, visit https://web.uri.edu/tuition-billing/tuition-payment-plan/.5-month planFall 2025 Semester Enroll by 6/1/2025 Installments due 6/1 to 10/1Spring 2026 Semester Enroll by 11/1/2025 Installments due 11/1 to 3/14-month planFall 2025 Semester Enroll by 7/1/2025 Installments due 7/1 to 10/1Spring 2026 Semester Enroll by 12/1/2025 Installments due 12/1 o 3/13-month planFall 2025 Semester Enroll by 8/1/2025 Installments due 8/1 to 10/1Spring 2026 Semester Enroll by 1/1/2026 Installments due 1/1 to 3/12-month planFall 2025 Semester Enroll by 9/1/2025 Installments due 9/1 to 10/1Spring 2026 Semester Enroll by 2/1/2026 Installments due 2/1 to 3/1

The RCR Education Seminar will give graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff the knowledge and tools to guide them through the increasingly complex ethical issues they will face during their careers. Attendees will become aware of established norms and ethical principles for responsible scholarly conduct. Attendees will learn how to apply the principles and norms to their own work and conduct their research with integrity. This session will be taught and facilitated by experts on each particular seminar topic. Time will be provided for discussion and Q&A.RCR training is required for all graduate students with a research thesis. Attending 3 seminars of the RCR sessions satisfies the URI Graduate School requirement for RCR training.9/3/2025 Topic: Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research10/1/2025 Topic: Research Security11/5/2025 Topic: Fabrication, Falsification, and Plagiarism12/3/2025 Topic: Conflicts of Interest and Commitment in Research2/4/2026 Topic: Human Subjects Research3/4/2026 Topic: Animal Welfare4/1/2026 Topic: Rigor and Reproducibility5/6/2026 Topic: Administering Reasonable Accommodation in Research

The 2026 Home Horticulture Certificate Course is a 14-week virtual program led by URI Cooperative Extension faculty and staff experts. From January 22 to April 30, participants will attend weekly evening Zoom classes, complete practical assignments, and apply concepts through a guided landscape observation and analysis project. Optional in-person field practicums provide additional hands-on training in diagnosing problems in landscape trees and pruning, as well as proper techniques for pruning trees and shrubs.To learn more or register visit: https://web.uri.edu/coopext/programs/land/home-horticulture-certificate/

Dr. Brian Cardany, coordinator

Dr. Brian Cardany, director

The Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab at RISD, in collaboration with the RI Network for Excellence in Science and Technology (RI-NEST) presents, The 2026 VIS-A-THON. The program provides opportunities for participants to collaboratively experiment with new and innovative ways to create and use visual imagery and language. Projects are completed over a two-day period called The Vis-a-thon Weekend. During this time, participants work directly with RISD faculty, facilitators and graduate students to develop and enact their proposals.This program is open to faculty and graduate student researchers from RI-NEST partner organizations, including the University of Rhode Island (URI), the Narragansett Indian Tribe, Brown University, Rhode Island College, Community College of Rhode Island, and Roger Williams University. VIS-A-THON takes place Friday February 27 and the weekend of March 21-22, 2026.Visit the VIS-A-THON webpage to view past projects and apply!

URI Music Facilities Coordinator, Gerald H. Heroux, composer, Luis Viquez, conductor, David Gilliland, pianist, part of 2025-2026 University Artist Series

For students and families wishing to pay their educational expenses in monthly installments, URI has partnered with Flywire to offer the URI Monthly Payment Plan. Our plan allows your semester costs to be divided into 5, 4, 3, or 2 interest-free monthly installments, depending on the date of plan enrollment. For more information, visit https://web.uri.edu/tuition-billing/tuition-payment-plan/.5-month planFall 2025 Semester Enroll by 6/1/2025 Installments due 6/1 to 10/1Spring 2026 Semester Enroll by 11/1/2025 Installments due 11/1 to 3/14-month planFall 2025 Semester Enroll by 7/1/2025 Installments due 7/1 to 10/1Spring 2026 Semester Enroll by 12/1/2025 Installments due 12/1 o 3/13-month planFall 2025 Semester Enroll by 8/1/2025 Installments due 8/1 to 10/1Spring 2026 Semester Enroll by 1/1/2026 Installments due 1/1 to 3/12-month planFall 2025 Semester Enroll by 9/1/2025 Installments due 9/1 to 10/1Spring 2026 Semester Enroll by 2/1/2026 Installments due 2/1 to 3/1