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e-Campus maintenance scheduled June 24-25
June 22, 2023 Please note that all e-Campus modules will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance beginning Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m. The system is expected to be back online no later than 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 25. The system will not be accessible to users during this period. Please plan accordingly. […]
June 22, 2023
AV福利社 Police to hold active threat training exercise June 23
June 21, 2023 The AV福利社 Police Department will be conducting an active threat training exercise on聽Friday, June 23. The trainings will take place in Ballentine Hall, Davis Hall, and the library. While these trainings will occur outside of business hours, the areas being used will be marked with signs indicating police training in progress. These […]
June 21, 2023
University renews Public Safety policies on fire safety, updates policy on Administration of Sponsored Agreements and Gifts, and approves new policy on Relocation Allowances
June 19, 2023 Effective June 6, the University has renewed a suite of Public Safety policies relative to fire safety (Access Box Keys, Fire Exit Drills, Fire Protection System Impairment, Hot Work Permitting, and Residential Sprinkler Protection). In addition, the policy on Fire Watches was retired and returned to Public Safety to manage. These renewed […]
June 19, 2023
Register events for Homecoming Weekend in October
Faculty/staff planning Homecoming events are encouraged to complete form June 16, 2023 Homecoming Weekend will be held Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 15 this year. This annual celebration includes many reasons for alumni, friends, faculty and staff to come back to campus. Read more about the changes to this year鈥檚 Homecoming Weekend. As always, […]
June 16, 2023
Plains Road Lot closed June 18-30
June 14, 2023 The Plains Road Lot (Lot 25) will be closed beginning Sunday, June 18 through Friday, June 30, during which time the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy will hold a two-week police motorcycle training course.聽聽 During this period, alternate parking will be available in the resident parking lot on Flagg Road (Lot 20). […]
June 14, 2023
Road closure notice
June 13, 2023 Complex Road from Butterfield Road to Fayerweather Hall will be closed for steam line work Wednesday, June 14, and Thursday, June 15, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The road will be open outside of those hours. Please plan accordingly.
June 13, 2023
Stormwater catch basin inspections, cleaning underway
June 12, 2023 Annual inspections and cleaning of stormwater catch basins are underway on the Kingston Campus. Crews working on Flagg Road will affect parking Wednesday, June 14, and Thursday, June 15, as follows: Wednesday: Parking will be closed throughout the day along the south side of Flagg Road, with crews working from the intersection […]
June 12, 2023
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration
June 9, 2023 Juneteenth National Independence Day, which officially became a federal holiday in 2021, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Please join President Marc B. Parlange and the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity to honor this historical time with a celebration including cultural food, music, […]
June 9, 2023
Meet the candidates: Assistant Vice President of Community Equity and Diversity
June 7, 2023 Please attend a community presentation and discussion in person or virtually with candidates for the Assistant Vice President of Community, Equity, and Diversity. Each candidate will offer a brief presentation and engage in a moderated community discussion on CED at AV福利社. Details on each presentation are below. June 8: Dr. Annie Russell12-1 […]
June 7, 2023
Faculty and staff parking permit renewal notice
June 2, 2023 Your current faculty/staff parking permit will expire July 31, and you can order your new virtual permit online by signing into your parking account here. You will need your AV福利社 credentials to log in. All cars on campus must have a valid permit park. You will be required to provide your license […]
June 2, 2023
Special Olympics at AV福利社, June 2 – 4
May 31, 2023 The Special Olympics Rhode Island’s 2023 Summer Games will take place Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4 at AV福利社. Boss Lot 27 and Keaney Lot 26 will be unavailable beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, May 31 until the games have concluded. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to seek alternative parking. […]
May 31, 2023
Thank You for Celebrating Our Graduates
May 24, 2023 To Our AV福利社 Community, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for another fantastic year followed by a celebratory and successful commencement. Each one of you played a part in making sure the events were meaningful for our graduates. To our faculty and teaching staff, thank you for your support. You have been […]
May 24, 2023
2023 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education
May 17, 2023 The AV福利社 Office of Innovation in General Education has announced this year鈥檚 faculty members who are being recognized for delivering innovative courses as part of the General Education Program. This year鈥檚 highlighted faculty are: Saheli Goswami, assistant professor in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design; David Howard, professor and department […]
May 17, 2023
Water main flushing from May 22 through June 9
May 16, 2023 The University鈥檚 Facilities Operations, Office of Utilities will flush the water mains on the Kingston Campus beginning Monday, May 22, and continuing through Friday, June 9. The process will take approximately 3 weeks and will flush out the naturally occurring sediment that accumulates in the water lines, helping the University to continue […]
May 16, 2023
Update on University mask policy
May 9, 2023 Beginning Thursday, May 11, the AV福利社 will, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and best practices, no longer require community members to wear masks indoors on our campuses.聽聽 This change in policy is based on continued low transmission rates across our state and to align our […]
May 9, 2023
University mourns death of Professor Emerita Agnes Doody
Beloved, innovative professor worked at AV福利社 for 45 years May 9, 2023 Professor Emerita Agnes G. Doody, 93, who inspired and enlivened the AV福利社 for 45 years, died in Wakefield, April 28. Known for wearing the color purple, coiling her hair in a gold crown and driving a pair of Mercedes-Benz cars […]
May 8, 2023
Apply for the 2023 Launch AV福利社 summer accelerator
May 4, 2023 Do you have a dream that you would like to bring to life? This summer, experience Launch AV福利社, an eight-week program that promotes development of new technologies and ideas into thriving business ventures. The in-person program requires a significant weekday time commitment and will run from June 5 to Aug. 4 at […]
May 4, 2023
University mourns loss of Ronald D. Hedlund, former vice provost for research and service
April 28, 2023 The University extends its condolences to the friends and family of Ronald D. Hedlund, 81, of Estero, Florida, who died peacefully on Feb. 25. During his career, he was a professor of political science for 50 years. In 1989, Ronald became vice provost for research and service at AV福利社. He joined Northeastern […]
April 28, 2023
University mourns loss of Professor Emerita Lorraine Bloomquist
April 28, 2023 AV福利社 Professor Emerita Lorraine Bloomquist, 91, a pioneer in the area of adapted sports and physical activity for those with disabilities, died peacefully April 15. The University extends its condolences to her family and friends. A resident of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Lorraine鈥檚 love of athletics and physical activity […]
Public art commission for the Fine Arts Center: Presentations, Monday, May 1
April 27, 2023 On Monday, May 1, the finalists for the public art commission for the AV福利社 Fine Arts Center will be on campus to present their proposals. In conjunction with the renovations, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is commissioning public artwork through the state鈥檚 Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act. […]
April 27, 2023
Green Hall Lot closed Friday, April 28
April 26, 2023 To accommodate external guests attending the National Science Foundation Director’s visit to AV福利社 on Friday, April 28, the Green Hall Lot (Lot 10) will be closed to faculty and staff until 10 a.m. Disability parking will still be available. Faculty and staff are asked to find alternate parking. Thank you for your […]
April 26, 2023
Last Day of Classes Celebration
Last Day of Classes Celebration Join us on the Quad! Monday, May 1, 202311:30 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.(Rain Date: May 2) President Marc B. Parlange invites all students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the last day of classes and honor the Class of 2023. Please arrive at the Quad by noon to help us create […]
University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Chris Brown
April 25, 2023 The University mourns the loss of Chris William Brown, 84, professor emeritus of chemistry, who died April 8 with his beloved wife of 39 years, Kathleen (McCall) Brown, at his side. Chris earned his bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in chemistry at Xavier University and a doctorate in physical chemistry at the University […]
April 25, 2023
University mourns death of AV福利社 Police Officer Robert W. Kenyon Jr.
April 24, 2023 The University joins the AV福利社 Police Department in expressing its profound sadness over the death of AV福利社 Police Officer Robert 鈥淏ob鈥� W. Kenyon Jr. on Thursday, April 20. The University community offers its deepest condolences to his family, fellow AV福利社 officers, former colleagues at the Hopkinton Police Department and friends. Bob was a […]
April 24, 2023