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

Homecoming 2025 is September 19-21WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTSFriday, September 19Classes Without Quizzes Mini classes with URI professorsState of the University AddressWith President Marc ParlangeRegister HerePresident's Welcome BBQImmediately following the State of the University addressRegister HereSaturday, September 20Pickleball with President Marc Parlange and Mary ParlangeAt the URI Tennis Courts and PavilionHomecoming Rhodyville Block Party All new experience!Live music, local food tastings, boxed meal, games, novelties, and so much more.URI Football vs. Long Island UniversityCheer on the Rams at 6 p.m.See the complete schedule of events at alumni.uri.edu/homecoming.Homecoming Spotlight: Rhodyville Block PartyNEW LOCATION: Rhodyville outgrew its old location! Find us on the football practice field (across the street from the previous location) with space for more fun activities.LIVE ENTERTAINMENT featuring Rugburn. Get ready to dance to this high-energy, seven-piece band playing all kinds of favorites from James Brown to Bruno Mars. Band members include Jon Lysik '88, Bob Shindell '90, Jason Palermo '94, and Don Fogarty '94.FOOD: Your Rhodyville ticket includes a boxed meal from the Rhody Eatz food truck, plus tasting samples from many local restaurants and food vendors.ACTIVITIES: Roger Williams Park Zoomobile, rock climbing wall, golf simulator, face painting, photobooth, bracket-style cornhole tournament, design-your-own bucket hat, URI Athletics trophy tent, tents and pop-ups from URI colleges and programs, and much more!Grab your family and friends and bring your lawn chairs—come hang out with us at the best block party of the year!

Helpdesk@uri.edu is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITS Virtual Service Desk (Sat/Sun) Time: Aug 30, 2025 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sun, Sat, 110 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meeting/tJYufuuprDkoHNHtkPSdYBypW4cKVaRZFaPG/ics?icsToken=DExp8aTCzCHYA_y-JQAALAAAAD1b7sMacC14qOy7S87uEi8E__uqrv9VWrfOw7ztnxk4G0M-0mjbuvuM261E1YjKlqo1J1u_n_64tLi27DAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=YMXORwLhS0urCkB28xaq2Q Join Zoom Meeting https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/92392122265Meeting ID: 923 9212 2265---One tap mobile +19292056099,,92392122265# US (New York) +13017158592,,92392122265# US (Washington DC)---Join by SIP • 92392122265@zoomcrc.comJoin instructions https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meetings/92392122265/invitations?signature=ZngZeV9tmaiA8OVEsWo32KPSG3NIptDRUaoraRdRMbk

Join us in our efforts to clean up Narragansett Town Beach! Cleanups will be held twice per month in September and October, and then drop to once a month in the colder months.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

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.

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.

Boots 2 Bushels (B2B) Summer Workhop SeriesB2B Summer Workshops will be held at the URI Agronomy Research Farm and Agricultural Experiment Station located at 30 Thirty Acre Pond Rd, Kingston, RI 02881. All workshops will be held on select Sunday afternoons from 3-4:30pm.Classes are open to anyone interested in learning more about farming with less than 10 years of farming experienceTo see other workshops or register visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwc0HyAwoNolQuLCi1xqJwe2yE7qU7kyqr3I2-lAln24GnVw/viewform

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for a weekly time of worship through music, prayer, and Bible teaching. Whether you are interested in exploring the Christian faith, or you've been a Christian for many years, you are welcome! We will meet each Sunday evening in one of the Memorial Union Atrium rooms.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.