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Event InformationURI's New Outdoor Track Groundbreaking Ceremony celebrates the construction of the University's new outdoor track and field facility, which will provide a state-of-the-art competition venue for URI student-athletes and serve as a community resource for Rhode Islanders. The new track is part of a major investment in athletics and recreation facilities provided by the state of Rhode Island.The project, supported by state funding, includes a new 200-seat bleacher grandstand with an accessible lift to a new press box. The nine-lane track (48" wide lanes), with full-pour track surfacing, will be certified as an IAAFClass 2 dedicated track facility. The field will include multiple jump runways, including two long/triple jump runways with four sand pits, two pole vault runways with four pole vault boxes, and two high jump areas; a separate throws facility for combined hammer/discus, javelin, and shot put; and a new digital-display scoreboard.WelcomeThorr D. Bjorn Vice President and Director of AthleticsRemarksLily Saul ’26 Early Childhood Education major, Montoursville, PennsylvaniaThe Honorable Daniel J. McKee Governor, State of Rhode IslandThe Honorable K. Joseph Shekarchi Speaker, Rhode Island House of RepresentativesMarc B. Parlange President, University of Rhode IslandAdam Melnick ’26 Business Supply Chain Management major, Narragansett, Rhode IslandClosingThorr D. Bjorn Vice President and Director of AthleticsGroundbreaking and ReceptionA brief reception will follow the program, with light refreshments available under the tent.Accessibility: The University of Rhode Island strives to provide inclusive access to events. If you need a reasonable accommodation or have a question about accessing this event, please call 401.874.9455 at least five business days in advance. For TTY assistance, please call the R.I. Relay Service at 711.

There are many benefits to studying abroad or away. This is your first step to learn about the benefits and explore international and national study away opportunities! Once you attend this session you can begin meeting one-on-one with an education abroad advisor and filling out your application for a study away program.The session will explain the different types of study abroad/study away programs offered at URI, their basic financial structures, and a review of helpful tips to navigate our website to gain even more important information. You will also be able to ask questionsMake sure to register by clicking the event website below.

URI students! Join us every Thursday from September 4th through October for free produce from the URI farms! Both locations offer free produce to URI students, while supplies last. Don't forget to bring a reusible shopping bag!THE MARKET SOUTH: THURSDAY: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm (Quad)THE MARKET WEST: THURSDAY: 2:30 – 4:00 pm (Outside Mackal/Tootell)If it rains? Fogarty HallVolunteers are also welcome at the market or on URI’s farms.Follow @urifreefarmersmarket on Instagram or visit the Farmers Market website for up-to-date news, weekly produce previews, recipes, and more.

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.