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=DGJWGi7NmCO-fRZxJwAALAAAACVAaIr39jyz_p1JbEAuoOl7QydfjqN_o7HzJOy9UnJ1AOHz4z-plu7ZfiCcDAbKT7C56Ss15GysekNtoTAwMDAwMQ&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

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Don’t wait for IDEA feedback to get a pulse on your students’ experiences and learning! This session will cover approaches to gathering mid-semester feedback, a valuable intervention tool for clarifying your teaching goals and re-aligning with students.Dates: September 25th & September 26th Time: 9/25 from 9:30am – 10:30am; 9/26 10:00am – 11:00am Location: Zoom Registration & More Information

Using digital items, understanding ways to reduce your file size and manage your storage is critical. Large files, images,and videos slow down Brightspace, while large storage demands affect users' computer speed, live exchanges, email exchanges, and digital collaboration.Come and learn from and work alongside an IT professional how to compress different file types, manage storage effectively, and reduce unnecessary data accumulation. This workshop aims to equip faculty with practical strategies to streamline their digital workflows, ensuring faster access to information for oneself and students as well as enabling more efficient use of institutional storage resources.Register

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 for off-campus housing or preparing to make the move? The Off-Campus Housing Fair connects students with local property listers, campus resources, and community partners. Explore available housing options, ask questions, and gather tips to make a smooth transition to off-campus living. Whether you’re searching for your next apartment or just planning ahead, this fair is a one-stop opportunity to get informed and connected. Check us out - uri.edu/commuter-housing/events/housing-fairs/

All are welcome to meet us for "Lunch Bunch" at noon in the Dining Hall or Rams Den.There is no registration required, just drop on by."Don't eat lunch alone! Meet new friends!"Visit 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.

it-tls@uri.edu is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meeting https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/97086822983?pwd=kPfpwxCETprxHoO2dGmC4zAZSZkbGy.1Meeting ID: 970 8682 2983 Passcode: 912345Join instructions https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meetings/97086822983/invitations?signature=G6cqv5glde6YphklN7FnP106MorzLEybaC-BFtaAWr8

The BES Colloquium Series is the research seminar series for the College of Environmental Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. BES students nominate speakers from across several disciplines including: Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB), Ecology and Ecosystem Science (EES), Environmental and Earth Sciences (EVES), Evolution and Marine Biology (EMB), and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS). Invited speakers spend the day at URI visiting with faculty and graduate students.The full and complete schedule can be found here: https://marineevoecolab.github.io/BES-Colloquium/

URI's Forensic Science Partnership lecture series is one of the more unique lecture series in Rhode Island. The Sept. 26 topic is “Digital forensics,” with Victor Fay-Wolfe, professor of computer science, URI Computer Science. Fay-Wolfe is the founder and director of URI’s Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center and has been principal investigator on more than $10 million in federal research grants.All lectures are open to the public at no cost and are held on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in the Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences (Room 100), 140 Flagg Rd., Kingston. Schedule subject to change; join email list for updates. Those who cannot attend in person may view the lectures live online. Details: https://www.uri.edu/news/2025/09/crime-fridays-return-to-uri/

Hello! Thank you for your interest in the URI Badminton Club.We will be having weekly practices every Tuesday and Friday (with some exceptions). They will be held in the Mackal Field House on courts 1 & 2. It will be a fun time to meet new people and learn more about badminton.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

A social event to meet and connect with members of the club. Bring a board or card game, group up, and have fun!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Learn about rare diseases with The National Organization for Rare Disorders! Learn about different rare diseases and spread awareness with us!!We are celebrating rare cancer day!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Learn about rare diseases with The National Organization for Rare Disorders! Learn about different rare diseases and spread awareness with us!!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.