The University is providing guidance and updates related to federal actions.
A Message to Our AV福利社 Community
Feb. 4, 2025 To Our AV福利社 Community, Welcome back! As we start this spring semester, I want to take a moment to recognize the energy you bring to our campuses and the unique role you play in our community. Each of you鈥攐ur students, faculty, and staff鈥攃ontributes in ways that help define our University and make […]
February 4, 2025
Call for proposals: International Graduate Student Showcase
Feb. 3, 2025 The AV福利社 is pleased to announce the Third Annual International Graduate Student Showcase poster session, Wednesday, April 30, at the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The showcase aims to highlight the exceptional quality and diverse contributions of international graduate students at AV福利社. All international graduate students at AV福利社, […]
February 3, 2025
Register now for Summer Sessions
Feb. 3, 2025 The AV福利社 Office of Summer Sessions and Winter J Term is thrilled to announce that registration for 2025 Summer Sessions courses opens Tuesday, Feb. 4.聽 This exciting opportunity allows students to earn credits during summer break. Taking summer courses can help students accelerate their degree or catch up on […]
Take part in a short survey about civic engagement at AV福利社
Jan. 31, 2025 Dear students, faculty and staff, You are being asked to participate in a short survey as part of a research study about the nature of civic engagement on campus. Your response is important. Members of the Department of Political Science together with the Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning will […]
January 30, 2025
An update to faculty on federal actions
Jan. 29, 2025 Dear Faculty Colleagues, The federal government鈥檚 action in recent days is causing uncertainty and confusion, including about the impact on our University and our work. We want to assure you that we are actively monitoring developments by the federal government and working diligently to understand and communicate the impact these directives have […]
January 29, 2025
TAP and Student Senate launch Rhody Shuttle feedback survey
Jan. 29, 2025 AV福利社’s Student Senate has partnered with AV福利社 Transportation and Parking to gather student feedback on Rhody Shuttle services, with hopes to introduce bidirectional shuttles at AV福利社. This collaboration aims to assess the community’s interest in bidirectional shuttles and the overall Rhody Shuttle experience. What鈥檚 the goal?The short, 10-question survey will collect input […]
Join open house event on comprehensive campus plan
A message from AV福利社’s Division of Administration and Finance. Jan. 29, 2025 All members of the campus community are invited to attend a Comprehensive Campus Plan open house event on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Memorial Union, room 318. The open house continues a series of campus engagement events […]
Information and resources related to federal orders
Jan. 28, 2025 To Our AV福利社 Community, Federal government officials in Washington, D.C., have issued several executive orders and memos that could affect our work and University community. The full impact of the measures is uncertain. The University is monitoring executive and legislative action closely and actively engaging with the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, other […]
January 28, 2025
Keeping the community safe through flu season
Jan. 23, 2025 As we enter the peak of flu season, the Rhode Island Department of Health has reported high influenza activity across the state, specifically highlighting the circulation of the influenza A (H3N2) strain. Additionally, COVID-19 and RSV cases remain elevated, further impacting our community’s health. Recent reports also indicate an increased number of […]
January 23, 2025
Rhody men’s and women’s basketball to host faculty, staff appreciation games
Jan. 23, 2025 Dear Faculty and Staff, We invite you and your family to join us at the Ryan Center on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. for the first faculty and staff appreciation game of the new year. AV福利社 men’s basketball will host the University of Massachusetts Minutemen for the final time as Atlantic 10 […]
Happy New Year and Welcome Back
Jan. 21, 2025 Dear Rams, Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful winter break that included some time to rest and recharge for the start of the spring semester. As we come back together and embark on what I know will be a fun, fulfilling spring semester at AV福利社, I want to […]
January 21, 2025
Check e-Campus for classroom changes
Jan. 21, 2025 As we begin a new semester, faculty, staff and students are reminded to please check their schedules in e-Campus for any possible classroom changes.
Parking prohibited at Kingston Amtrak Train Station
Jan. 17, 2025 Please note that parking is not permitted at the Kingston Amtrak Railroad Station. The Kingston station lot is reserved strictly for ticketed Amtrak passengers and bike-path users only. Per RIDOT, security personnel will be present and checking for valid AMTRAK tickets. Vehicles parked at Kingston station for any purpose other than train […]
January 17, 2025
Adverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines
Jan. 17, 2025 The AV福利社 has updated procedures associated with its policy on adverse weather and other emergencies. The procedures, also called 鈥淎dverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines,鈥� describe the business process for reporting concerns related to the maintenance of accessible features. Please follow this link to access the guidelines.
EV charging stations updated pricing
Jan. 8, 2025 On Jan. 1, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources implemented a new Electric Vehicle Charging Station Cost Recovery Policy, in accordance with Section 42-140-11 of the Rhode Island General Laws. Beginning Jan. 20, the AV福利社 will implement the policy, which supports the sustainable operation and maintenance of EV […]
January 8, 2025
Spring Coffee and Conversation
Jan. 8, 2025 Dear AV福利社 Faculty and Staff, We are pleased to share that this spring we will be continuing our successful initiative, Coffee and Conversation. Coffee and Conversation, which began last year, is a series of informal meetings hosted by us, President Marc Parlange and Provost Barbara Wolfe, to help foster important dialogue around […]
Call for nominations: 2025聽Excellence Awards
Jan. 7, 2025 Nominations are open for the聽2025 AV福利社 Foundation & Alumni Engagement聽Excellence聽Awards. If you know a staff or faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the University and whose work exemplifies creativity,聽excellence, and collaboration, we would like to hear from you. Each year, four individuals are selected for聽administrative, scholarly, staff, and teaching聽excellence. Teaching聽Excellence聽nominees […]
January 7, 2025
Stay alert to invoice and money request scams
Dec. 19, 2024 Dear Community Members, We鈥檙e raising awareness about a growing threat: invoice and money request scams. Scammers are sending fake invoices or payment requests that appear to come from trusted companies or organizations such as PayPal, often requesting urgent action. Here鈥檚 how these scams typically work and how to protect yourself: How Invoice […]
December 19, 2024
Update required for University computers, Dec. 29
Dec. 17, 2024 Dear AV福利社 Community, To ensure all University computers continue to operate smoothly and securely, ITS will begin implementing periodic automatic updates on a weekly basis, or as needed. The first round of updates for University-issued Mac computers and some PCs will be deployed on Sunday, Dec. 29. To ensure your system is ready […]
December 17, 2024
Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Dec. 2, 2024 Dear AV福利社 Employee, The Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training is now live! All AV福利社 employees are required to complete this mandatory training by April 30, 2025. Key Details: How to Get Started: Thank you for your commitment to keeping AV福利社鈥檚 digital environment safe and secure. If you have any questions or encounter issues […]
December 2, 2024
Comprehensive Campus Plan – Survey Participation Needed
Nov. 27, 2024 All AV福利社 students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to provide input for the University鈥檚 new Comprehensive Campus Plan. This survey aims to gather input on the future design and use of campus spaces across the Kingston, Narragansett Bay, and W. Alton Jones campuses, as well as facilities in Providence. […]
November 27, 2024
Are you interested in teaching in the Honors Program?
Nov. 27, 2024 Who can teach an Honors course?All AV福利社 faculty who are passionate about teaching are invited to submit proposals for Honors courses to be taught in Spring 2026. Tell me more about how to propose a course鈥ourse proposals can either be for an honors section of an existing course or an original course […]
November 26, 2024
Call for proposals: AV福利社 Honors Colloquium
Nov. 26, 2024 The AV福利社 Honors Program invites interested faculty teams to submit proposals for the Honors Colloquium, AY 2026-27. The Honors Colloquium is the premier intellectual lecture series at AV福利社 and has a strong public following. The mission of the Colloquium is to foster campus- and community-wide conversation on contemporary issues of national and/or […]
Updated University policy on Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition
Nov. 21, 2024 Effective Nov. 18, the University has approved a new policy, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition. This policy can be found at the University鈥檚 Administrative Policies webpage. Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition The University鈥檚 policy on Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition addresses the AV福利社鈥檚 compliance with the […]
November 21, 2024