Step onto the Quad for some friendly competition! Join our kickball tournament or try your hand at a variety of classic lawn games. Whether you’re here to show off your skills or just have fun with friends, there’s something for everyone. Grab a team, get moving, and make it a day full of laughs, games, and good vibes! Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and kickstart your journey at URI in the most exciting way possible? We invite you to join us for a special 5K Run/Walk event, led by none other than our URI President, Marc Parlange! Wear your newest Rhody Ram t-shirt from our New Student Welcome! Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

Men's Soccer takes on Providence in a huge matchup between rivals. Seats available first come first serve Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

The Student Entertainment Committee invites you to join us for a Drive-In Movie on Monday, September 1st starting at 8pm! Grab a blanket, invite some friends, and bring snacks to watch Sinners!! This is a free event for URI students and no pre-registration is required. Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

Look 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. View on site | Email this event

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. View on site | Email this event

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. View on site | Email this event

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. View on site | Email this event

Have 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! *WARNING: Balloon's will be thrown, so if you have a latex allergy, there will be an announcement made before! Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

The exhibit includes 50 works of art (3 series of work) by noted Rhode Island Artist Anthony Tomaselli, and runs through September 5. View on site | Email this event

Ready 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! View on site | Email this event

The in person portion will welcome you to campus, provide critical information to launch your success in your program and an overview of the many resources available to you around campus. The event will be fun and engaging and give you the opportunity to meet many other graduate students. View on site | Email this event

Enjoy 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 campus No coolers permitted at this event. You will sign a waiver to attend this event. Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

Get 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 a 4-player bungee tug-o-war style challenge that’s all about quick moves, big laughs, and friendly competition! Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

Join 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. View on site | Email this event

MAVE Resource Fair Open to ALL students September 2, 10am-noon Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

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. View on site | Email this event

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. View on site | Email this event

Enjoy 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 campus No coolers permitted at this event. You will sign a waiver to attend this event. Visit URInvolved for complete event details. View on site | Email this event

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. View on site | Email this event