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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
Share Your Feedback on Housing at AV福利社
Nov. 20, 2024 A message from Housing and Residential Life Dear AV福利社 Students, The AV福利社 is committed to enhancing your living experience as part of the Focus AV福利社 strategic plan. We are planning significant investments in new undergraduate and graduate housing to provide high-quality environments that support learning, collaboration, recreation, and research. […]
November 20, 2024
University mourns the passing of two pioneers of AV福利社鈥檚 International Engineering Program
Nov. 20, 2024 This message was sent by College of Engineering Dean Anthony Marchese to engineering faculty and staff on Nov. 19: It is with great sadness that Sigrid Berka and I share with you the recent loss of two of the most influential people in the founding and building of the AV福利社 International Engineering […]
Mourning the Passing of a Member of Our Community
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 To Our AV福利社 Community, It is with profound sadness that I share with you the difficult news of the death of a member of our University community. Maureen McDermott, director of student involvement and the Memorial Union, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, following a vehicle-pedestrian accident earlier this month on […]
November 17, 2024
Library environmental remediation activity
A message from University Libraries and Facilities Operations Nov. 13, 2024 A portion of the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons third floor is undergoing environmental remediation. Certain areas are closed to library patrons, while other third-floor areas remain open. If you cannot access needed material, please visit the circulation desk. What environmental remediation […]
November 13, 2024
RIPTA Public Meeting, Nov. 14
Community members are invited to submit feedback Nov. 12, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is exploring the potential for establishing a comprehensive transit hub at Kingston Station, which would integrate several transportation modes including fixed-route bus, Flex on Demand, and rail, and provide transit access to the South County Bike Path. To help plan […]
November 12, 2024
A reminder to protect your Two-Factor Authentication methods
A message from Information Technology Services. Nov. 7, 2024 We want to remind all community members of the critical importance of protecting your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) methods. These methods are essential for maintaining the security of your accounts and personal information. Key points to remember: If you have any concerns or receive a suspicious request […]
November 7, 2024
Share Your Feedback on Housing at AV福利社
A message from Housing and Residential Life Nov. 4, 2024 Dear AV福利社 Students, The AV福利社 is committed to enhancing your living experience as part of the Focus AV福利社 strategic plan. We are planning significant investments in new undergraduate and graduate housing to provide high-quality environments that support learning, collaboration, recreation, and research. […]
November 4, 2024
Honoring Our Veterans
A message from the Office of Equal Opportunity Nov. 4, 2024 Dear Colleagues: As the AV福利社 prepares to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11, our community joins together in honoring those who have served our nation. We celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of each of the veterans represented in our community. […]
Division of Research and Economic Development update regarding InfoEd Grants Management System
System will be inaccessible from Nov. 8 at 7 a.m. through Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. EST Nov. 4, 2024 The InfoEd Grants Management System will be inaccessible from Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 a.m. to Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. This will prevent proposal submissions during this downtime. InfoEd will be migrating to […]
A major milestone in PFAS removal from AV福利社 water supply
Oct. 31, 2024 To Our AV福利社 Community, Last fall we shared that the University was embarking on an aggressive strategy to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the campus drinking water supply. This effort prioritizes community health and complies with new State of Rhode Island legislation regarding drinking water standards related to PFAS. I […]
October 31, 2024
Volunteer to support AV福利社’s “Yes on 2” effort
Oct. 31, 2024 On November 5, Rhode Island voters will have an opportunity to demonstrate their support for the AV福利社 and Rhode Island College by voting 鈥淵ES鈥� on Question 2, approving a higher education bond for Rhode Island. The “Yes on 2” committee is looking for volunteers to stand at key polling […]
AV福利社 Compass Comp Project Update
Oct. 30, 2024 Dear AV福利社 Faculty and Staff, In May, we shared information regarding the launch of Compass Comp, a comprehensive study of the AV福利社鈥檚 classification and compensation system for non-classified employees. This project builds on AV福利社鈥檚 commitment to foster an inclusive, people-centered culture and supports our efforts to attract, retain, and grow […]
October 30, 2024
ROTC training scheduled Oct. 30
Oct. 30, 2024 On聽Wednesday, Oct. 30, AV福利社 Army Reserve Officers鈥� Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training 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 2 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. […]
Your experience at AV福利社 matters. Share your feedback
Oct. 29, 2024 To Our AV福利社 Community, Before the end of the day, I hope you鈥檒l take just a few minutes to complete the Fall 2024 Campus Climate Survey and share your experiences at the University. Designed to take seven minutes or less鈥擨 did it in just three鈥攖he survey is completely anonymous and we encourage you to […]
October 29, 2024
University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus John R. Leo
Oct. 29, 2024 It is with great sadness that the AV福利社 Department of English announces the death, on Sept. 25, of Professor Emeritus John R. Leo, from Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. An irrepressible quipster with a sharp intellect and even sharper tongue, John leaves behind many friends, not a few enemies, and several generations of students who […]
Tips for a safe and healthy Halloween
Oct. 28, 2024 Dear Students, We hope you鈥檙e enjoying the fall semester here in New England! With the cool autumn air, vibrant fall colors, and pumpkin-spiced treats all around, October is an exciting time, especially as Halloween approaches. We want everyone to enjoy this festive season, and to do so safely while contributing to a […]
October 28, 2024
A message regarding proposed use of University property regulations
Oct. 25, 2024 Dear AV福利社 Community Members, Earlier this month, the University invited community feedback on proposed regulations regarding the use of University property. We are encouraged by the robust faculty, staff, and student engagement in the community comment process. To invite additional community feedback, we have extended the deadline for comment to Nov. 15, […]
October 25, 2024
Register now for Winter J Term
Oct. 25, 2024 The AV福利社 Office of Summer Sessions and Winter J Term is thrilled to announce that registration for 2025 Winter J Term courses opens Monday, Oct. 28. This exciting opportunity allows students to earn credits during winter break which occurs the first 3 weeks of January, helping to accelerate their […]
Parking restrictions for Family Weekend
Oct. 25, 2024 With Family Weekend this Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, some parking changes are necessary to accommodate guests for weekend events. All changes concern Plains Road Lot 25. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 p.m., through Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m., there will be no parking in the southeast corner […]
October 24, 2024