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- Sep 18:00 PMStargazingLook up and explore the wonders of the night sky! Join us for a relaxing evening of stargazing, where you can spot constellations, planets, and maybe even a shooting star. Bring something to lay on, grab a friend, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the cosmos above.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 1–2Board Game Night!Join us in Atrium 1 in the Memorial Union for a game night with board games, and interactive activities.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 1–2Love Island/Beach DanceStep 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.
- Sep 1–2Love Island/Beach Dance PartyStep 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.
- Sep 1–2Music BingoB-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.
- Sep 1–2Wicked DanceHave a wicked good time at our Emerald City Dance! Step into a world inspired by Wicked with magical music, glowing green and pink décor, and a night full of dancing and fun. Whether you’re feeling a little good or a little wicked, grab your friends, wear your best green and pink, and hit the dance floor!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 1–2Wicked Dance PartyHave a wicked good time at our Emerald City Dance! Step into a world inspired by Wicked with magical music, glowing green and pink décor, and a night full of dancing and fun. Whether you’re feeling a little good or a little wicked, grab your friends, wear your best green and pink, and hit the dance floor!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 29:00 AMEngineering Kick-OffReady to kick things off? Engineering Kick-Off Day, held the day before the fall semester starts, provides an excellent opportunity to welcome new members, build community, and help students discover all that the College has to offer. The day includes academic advising, commuter/transfer student meet-and-greet, getting started in undergraduate research session, and an undergraduate student fair where students get a chance to explore the various student organizations, engineering innovation and entrepreneurship offerings, minors and concentrations, and the International Engineering Program (IEP). It even includes a food truck and Del’s Lemonade as well as lawn games. What a great way to kick off engineering!
- Sep 210:00 AMBUS SHUTTLE #1 Seas the Day - Free Trip to Narragansett Town BeachEnjoy a free relaxing trip to Narragansett Town Beach, sponsored by URI Greek Life. Bus Pick Up at Barlow Circle!This event requires a bag check to take the bus to the beach. You must have a wristband to ride the bus The time you sign up for is the time you will get on the bus and return back on the shuttle to campusNo coolers permitted at this event. You will sign a waiver to attend this event.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 210:00 AMHippo Chow DownGet ready… get set… CHOW DOWN! Inspired by the classic hippo-feeding board game, this LIFE-SIZED version puts you in the center of the action. Compete in a4-player bungee tug-o-war style challenge that’s all about quick moves, big laughs, and friendly competition!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 210:00 AMLawn Games + Sidewalk ChalkJoin us for ongoing lawn games on the Quad to meet new people! Grab some chalk and let your creativity shine! Draw, doodle, or create colorful designs on the Quad sidewalk fun for friends and solo artists alike.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 210:00 AMMilitary and Veteran Education Center Resource FairMAVE Resource Fair Open to ALL students September 2, 10am-noonVisit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 210:30 AMUniversity Libraries Scavenger HuntLooking 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.
- Sep 211:00 AMBUS SHUTTLE #2 Seas the Day - Free Trip to Narragansett Town BeachEnjoy a free relaxing trip to Narragansett Town Beach, sponsored by URI Greek Life. Bus Pick Up at Barlow Circle!This event requires a bag check to take the bus to the beach. You must have a wristband to ride the bus The time you sign up for is the time you will get on the bus and return back on the shuttle to campusNo coolers permitted at this event. You will sign a waiver to attend this event.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 211:00 AMFind Your Classes with an Orientation Week Leader (OWL)Interested in seeing where your classes are? Need help finding your way around campus? Join an OWL to help you find your way. We will be starting at the Quad (near the flag pole) and ending at the dining hall!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 211:00 AMFind Your Classes with an OWLInterested in seeing where your classes are? Need help finding your way around campus? Join an OWL to help you find your way. We will be starting at the Quad and ending at the dining hall!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 211:30 AMBike Ride on the URI Bike Path TripRide 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 asthe 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.
- Sep 212:00 PMBUS SHUTTLE #3 Seas the Day - Free Trip to Narragansett Town BeachEnjoy a free relaxing trip to Narragansett Town Beach, sponsored by URI Greek Life. Bus Pick Up at Barlow Circle!This event requires a bag check to take the bus to the beach. You must have a wristband to ride the bus The time you sign up for is the time you will get on the bus and return back on the shuttle to campusNo coolers permitted at this event. You will sign a waiver to attend this event.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 212:00 PMCOLOR FUN: Run/Walk/DancePlease join us for a free O-Week Color Fun Run/Walk/Dance around the Quad.First 200 people receive a free white t-shirt to wear during the event.REGISTER HERE TO RESERVE A TSHIRTMusic and prizes. Meet at the Canon on the Quad!!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
- Sep 212:00 PMWelcome Back Day PartyPlease join us the day before classes for our welcome back event! We will be hosting student organizations, campus partners, and Multicultural Greek Organizations outside the MSSC on the patio. These groups will be tabling from 12pm-4pm. We will also be having catering from Naz Halal, Lena's Litos, and more. Please join us to learn about the different ways you can get involved on campus and learn about your resources.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.
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