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Updates to the University policy on Hazardous Materials and Laboratory Move-Ins and Cleanouts


May 14, 2024 Effective May 7, the University has updated its policy on Hazardous Materials and Laboratory Move-Ins and Cleanouts. Hazardous Materials and Laboratory Move-Ins and Cleanouts As of May 7, 2024, the University has updated its policy on Hazardous Materials and Laboratory Move-Ins and Cleanouts. This policy establishes safe procedures for vacating or setting […]

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May 14, 2024

University mourns passing of pharmacy Professor Thomas Kalista


May 13, 2024 The University mourns the loss of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Thomas Kalista, who passed away unexpectedly on May 7. Tom is remembered not only for his love of teaching and dedication to his students at Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ, but for his sense of humor, his bright smile, his passion for music, and his […]

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May 13, 2024

South end of Lot 15 (Roosevelt Hall) to be closed to faculty and staff starting Friday, May 10


May 7, 2024 The south end of Lot 15 (Roosevelt Hall) will be closed starting Friday, May 10, until the completion of a steam pipe replacement project, which is estimated to be around November 2024. The closure is to accommodate staging of equipment and vehicles for the project. Barriers will be in place in the […]

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May 7, 2024

LaunchÒ»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ: Applications for RISE-UP summer pre-accelerator are open


May 3, 2024 401 Tech Bridge will be commencing its summer pre-accelerator program from May 13 to 24 this year (in person, with virtual check-ins) for Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ students and the larger Rhode Island community seeking to develop high-impact ventures and projects in the future. LaunchÒ»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ is part of RISE-UP’s i(X)Studio that aims to foster innovation […]

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May 3, 2024

Policy available for community comment (nondiscrimination and sexual misconduct)


May 3, 2024 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking Community feedback on a pending administrative policy via the University’s policies webpage. The University policy noted below will be available for feedback from the University community beginning Monday, May 6, 2024, for two weeks. Please follow this link to access the draft policy as well as […]

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University to conduct test of its emergency notification systems Tuesday, April 30


April 25, 2024 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems, including RAVE Emergency Alert and blue light phones, on Tuesday, April 30, at 9 a.m. Registered campus community members will receive notifications through Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ’s official Emergency Alert system. You are automatically registered for this service as a Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ community member, but […]

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April 25, 2024

University mourns loss of Lois Mary Pazienza, longtime employee at the College of Business


April 24, 2024 Lois Mary Pazienza, 74, of Saunderstown, passed away peacefully on April 10 with her beloved husband, Marc J. Seifer, by her side. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Theresa (DiVona) Pazienza. Lois grew up in Cranston and graduated from Cranston High School West in 1967. After […]

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April 24, 2024

Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ mourns passing of Professor Emeritus Leo Carroll


April 22, 2024 The University mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Leo Carroll, long-time professor and former chair of sociology and anthropology at Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ, who passed away last week. Caroll grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts. He received his B.A. from Providence College, his M.S. from Fordham University, and his Ph.D. from Brown University. He served […]

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April 22, 2024

Green Hall parking lot closed to faculty and staff April 25


April 19, 2024 Due to facilities work being done at Fogarty Hall, the Green Hall Lot (Lot 10) will be closed beginning Wednesday evening, April 24 at 6 p.m., and all day Thursday, April 25. There is ample parking for faculty and staff in the Briar Lane Lot (Lot 1), behind the Welcome Center, and […]

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April 19, 2024

2024 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education


April 17, 2024 The Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ Office of Innovation in General Education has announced this year’s faculty members who are being recognized for delivering innovative courses as part of the General Education Program. This year’s highlighted faculty are: Clarisa Carubin, associate teaching professor in the Department of Art and Art History; Elizabeth Mendenhall, associate professor […]

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April 17, 2024

Lot 1 (Briar Lane) to be closed to faculty, staff April 15-19


April 12, 2024 The University will welcome hundreds of high school students and their families to the Kingston Campus next week. To accommodate the increased parking needs and ensure our visitors have an enjoyable visit, the University will close Lot 1 (Briar Lane) to faculty and staff the week of Monday, April 15, through Friday, […]

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April 12, 2024

Public Safety Advisory Committee requests community input


April 11, 2024 The Public Safety Advisory Committee is charged with advising and providing recommendations to the Department of Public Safety, including the Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ Police Department, Transportation and Parking, Emergency Management, and other units, as well as University leadership regarding the department’s programming and operational activities. In preparation for its first meeting on April 22, […]

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April 11, 2024

Instructor appreciation lunch


April 11, 2024 Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ’s Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning invites all instructors – full-time faculty, part-time faculty, instructional staff, and graduate teaching assistants – to join us for a complimentary luncheon in appreciation for all of the work they do to support our students’ educational growth. The deadline to register is Wednesday, […]

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Supporting Our Community During Times of Grief


April 8, 2024 Dear Faculty and Staff, As members of our campus community, we are all deeply affected by the recent loss of one of our students. We recognize that this loss may be impacting your classrooms and teaching, and we want to offer support during this challenging time. Understanding the vital role you play […]

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April 8, 2024

Community gathering to support each other through grief


April 8, 2024 Dear Students, We understand that our community is deeply saddened by the recent loss of one of our own. During this difficult time, the Division of Student Affairs is extending an invitation to all students, faculty, and staff to join us for a gathering aimed at supporting one another as we navigate […]

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Parking prohibited at Kingston Amtrak Train Station


April 4, 2024 Please note that parking is not permitted at the Kingston Amtrak Railroad Station. The Kingston station lot is reserved strictly for Amtrak and bike-path users only. Vehicles parked at Kingston station for any purpose other than train or bike-path travel may be towed at the owner’s expense. For alternative off-campus parking, please […]

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April 4, 2024

College Town Halls


April 4, 2024 Dear Colleagues, As I shared last fall, the University is embarking on a process to design and adopt a new budget model that will support our ambitious goals in our 10-year strategic plan, Focus Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ, and enable us to be the university our state and world need. The steering and executive committees […]

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Ethics Awareness Month: Maintaining an Ethical Workplace


March 27, 2024 Throughout this month we spread the message, and highlighted the importance of, maintaining high ethical standards in our workplace. We learned that to be successful in achieving our strategic mission, it is our duty to hold ourselves accountable to high ethical standards and encourage others to do the same. When in danger […]

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March 27, 2024

Calling all Phi Beta Kappas!


Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ’s campus chapter turns 50 soon, let us know if you are a member March 25, 2024 Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, students and local community members who have been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa by any campus chapter across the country are encouraged to let our Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ campus chapter know.  Whether […]

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March 25, 2024

Fulbright information sessions approaching; register now


March 25, 2024 The Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2025-26 award cycle opens April 2. If you are a current junior, senior, graduate student, or recent alumnus who would like to learn more about these funded opportunities to study, teach, or conduct research around the globe, attend an information session hosted by Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ’s Office of National […]

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March 22, 2024

University policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness


March 22, 2024 Effective March 18, 2024, the University has updated its policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The policy can be found at the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. The University’s policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) provides guidelines for student-athletes and their development and use of their name, image, and […]

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March 21, 2024

Plains Road South lot closure


March 20, 2024 The solar panel lot, Plains Road South (Lot 31), will be closed Thursday and Friday, March 21 and 22, in order to allow for repair to a solar panel. Commuters who usually park in lot 31 may park in the Plains Road Lot (Lot 25). Thank you for your patience.

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March 20, 2024

ROTC training scheduled March 21


March 20, 2024 On Thursday, March 21, Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training along with UConn Air Force ROTC in the North Woods area of the Kingston Campus. This includes the area of the recreational field north of the Flagg Road parking lot, Lot 20. The training will begin around 3:30 […]

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CDC changes COVID-19 guidance


A message from Health Services March 18, 2024 Ò»Ò¹ÇéÊÓƵ Health Services has announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently changed its isolation guidance for COVID-19 infections. This guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help people at a lower risk for a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and […]

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March 18, 2024

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