Bring your competitive spirit to the quad for a fun game of wiffleball and enjoy some refreshing Rhode Island staple, lemonade!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Join your favorite O-Week Leaders (OWLs) on a trip to Newport! You'll have an opportunity to explore the beautiful town. Bring your wallet, an empty stomach, and excitement for one of Rhode Island's great ocean-side cities! The bus for this trip leaves at 12pm so please be there no later than 11:45am for check-in! Meet us at the Memorial Union Bus Circle!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Looking forward to exploring the Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons? The University Libraries give you access to over a million books, hundreds of databases, and innovative spaces and services like the URI Launch Lab and the Makerspace. Visit the library during normal operating hours from August 29 to September 8 and participate in an asynchronous scavenger hunt! Bring a group of friends or complete the scavenger hunt on your own--all are welcome! Submit your scavenger hunt for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Ride into O-Week fun with your favorite O-Week Leaders (OWLs)! Hop on the URI bike path and pedal your way to Wakefield for a scoop of Brickley’s—widely known as the best ice cream in Rhode Island. Along the way, you’ll make new friends, enjoy the scenery, and explore a beautiful stretch of RI on two wheels.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Fuel up before RhodyFest with free bagels (with all the fixings) and meet other Jewish Students at Hillel, the Jewish Student Center!Click here to register for this event!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Hop on the bus and hit the water! Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Salt Pond with your choice of stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking at the Sailing Center. We’ll have everything ready for you—boats, life jackets, and paddles—so just bring yourself and a sense of adventure. Dress comfortably in a bathing suit or athletic wear, and don’t forget sunscreen and a towel! All skill levels are welcome, and instructors will be on hand to guide you. Bus transportation departs from the Memorial Union Bus Circle—please arrive 15 minutes early.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.