First-year students in the College of Arts & Sciences will descend upon the Memorial Union ballroom to eagerly join their new faculty in a lively game of trivia. Food will be provided.

Join the Student Entertainment Committee as Mentalist, Eric Dittleman, takes the stage.Often known by just his surname, Dittelman combines amazing mind reading with stand-up and improv comedy. He blew audiences away as the first ever mind reader on NBC's "America's Got Talent" where he was a season 7 Top Ten finalist and judges' favorite. He has since appeared on "Ellen", "Live with Kelly and Ryan", and "Penn & Teller: Fool Us". He has also been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, and even The National Enquirer. He has studied improv comedy with The Upright Citizens Brigade, ImprovBoston, and The Second City. In 2018, he made his Broadway debut appearing with "The Illusionists" and currently appears in the hit off-Broadway show "Speakeasy Magick".This event is FREE and will be hosted in Edward's Auditorium.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Step into paradise at our Love Island Beach Dance! Vibe to the hottest tracks and soak up the summer energy with friends. Wear your tropical/beach décor and it will make you feel like you’ve escaped to your own island getaway—no passport required!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Step into paradise at our Love Island Beach Dance! Vibe to the hottest tracks and soak up the summer energy with friends. Wear your tropical/beach décor and it will make you feel like you’ve escaped to your own island getaway—no passport required!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

B-I-N-G-O! Test your music knowledge at Music Bingo! Listen to song clips, match them to your bingo card, and compete for prizes while singing along to your favorite hits. It’s part game night, part dance party, and all fun—bring your friends and your best music skills!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Week 0 to prepare you for Week 1We are excited to welcome you all to URI, and we know you are eager to learn more about our campus and the beautiful surrounding area. We have a wide variety of events planned for you! Our goal is to keep you engaged with fun activities as you wait for your first week of classes to begin. This will allow you to be social in a safe way while learning about the new norms on campus.Please visit URInvolved for more information, details, and registration for all the planned events. These events are intended for new students to campus only.If you have any questions, please feel free to email rhode2ram@uri.edu