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Gratitude and hope for the coming year


January 26, 2024 To Our ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Community, As we look to the start of a new semester, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude and my hope for our community in the coming year. Reflection and Appreciation Over the past several months, as we have witnessed the unsettling challenges and the unimaginable […]

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January 26, 2024

University mourns passing of librarian Mary Anne Sumner


Jan. 25, 2024 The University mourns the loss of long-time librarian Mary Anne Sumner, who died Jan. 10 at the age of 69. Mary Anne worked for University Libraries for nearly 40 years, from October 1982 to February 2021, with a four-year lapse to raise her family. Mary Anne is remembered fondly by library staff […]

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January 25, 2024

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ and the United Way team up to make a difference


Jan. 25, 2024 The ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥’s Office of Civic Engagement and Action is proud to collaborate with the United Way of Rhode Island’s Volunteer Resource Center to help students, faculty and university staff connect with community organizations, and make a positive impact throughout Rhode Island.  The United Way of Rhode Island Volunteer Center is […]

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Important parking information for commuting students


Jan. 23, 2024 With the spring 2024 semester underway, Transportation and Parking (TAP) would like to welcome returning and new commuter students who are coming to campus. Each semester brings new changes when it comes to campus parking. TAP has been hard at work implementing new programs and upgrades to make parking as smooth as […]

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January 23, 2024

Check e-campus for classroom changes


January 18, 2024 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.

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January 18, 2024

New student handbook coming Jan. 22


Jan. 18, 2024 The Dean of Students Office will publish the new ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Student Handbook on Jan. 22. The ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Student Handbook is reviewed and updated every two years by the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Committee. The new version brings the handbook into alignment with new University policies and the University Manual.    […]

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2024 Excellence Awards: Call for Nominations


Jan. 10, 2024 Nominations are open for the 2024 ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Foundation & Alumni Engagement Excellence Awards. If you know a staff or faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the University and whose work exemplifies creativity, excellence, and collaboration, we would like to hear from you. Each year, four individuals are selected for administrative, scholarly, […]

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January 10, 2024

Peace and Human Rights Awards nominations open


Jan. 10, 2024 The ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Chaplains Association invite ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ students, faculty, and staff to nominate an exceptional student (undergraduate or graduate) and/or a ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to nonviolence, peace, or human rights through their research, teaching, outreach, or services.  Any […]

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³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ mourns passing of Professor Emeritus Norman Coates


Dec. 26, 2023 The University mourns the loss of Norman Coates, professor emeritus of management, who died Dec. 17 at the age of 92. Born March 25, 1931, in Haifa, British Mandate of Palestine, where his father worked for the British government, Norman received his early education in boarding school in Dublin, Ireland. He attended […]

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December 26, 2023

Announcing the Appointment of an Interim CIO


December 19, 2023 Dear ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Community, We are writing to share that the University is making a leadership change in our information technology services division. Gabriele Fariello, an experienced IT leader who has held previous chief information officer (CIO) roles in education, will serve as interim CIO beginning Jan. 8, 2024. Gabriele currently serves as […]

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December 19, 2023

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥, South Kingstown police to conduct training on second floor of Swan Hall


Dec. 18, 2023 On Dec. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ and South Kingstown police will conduct in-service taser training in Swan Hall. The training will take place in a room on the second floor of Swan Hall and there will be an increase in police presence for the training in the building.  […]

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December 18, 2023

New University policy on Language Access and renewed policy on Adverse Weather and Other Emergencies


December 8, 2023 Effective December 7, 2023, the University has instituted a new policy on Language Access and approved updates to the University policy on Adverse Weather and Other Emergencies. Both of these policies can be found at the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Language Access The policy on Language Access promotes meaningful access and equal […]

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December 8, 2023

Important information on ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s Community First Responder Program


December 6, 2023 Dear ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Community, At the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥, Health Services strives to help students make informed, healthy decisions. We also strive to protect the community and make sure students are aware of the life-saving resources that are available to prevent and reverse potential overdose deaths.  To continue to keep our community […]

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December 6, 2023

University mourns loss of Professor Emerita Donna Gilton


Dec. 5, 2023 The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Donna Gilton, professor emerita of library and information studies. A resident of Wakefield, Donna, 73,  died Tuesday, Nov. 28. Born July 9, 1950, in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the only daughter of the Rev. Charles W. Gilton Sr. and Hattie (Franklin) Gilton. […]

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December 5, 2023

Administrative policies available for community comment


Dec. 4, 2023 The University’s Administrative Policy Committee is launching a new component to the review process for administrative policies at the University by seeking community feedback on pending administrative policies through the University’s new policies webpage. The draft policy on Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring, a new policy that combines existing guidance on employee […]

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December 4, 2023

Presentations by finalists for position of director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Libraries


Dec. 1, 2023 Members of the campus community are invited to attend presentations by finalists for the position of director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Libraries. This position will oversee, develop, and expand the University’s student entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives through multidisciplinary collaboration with faculty, business leaders, and the Office of Research and Economic […]

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December 1, 2023

University to conduct test of its emergency notification systems Dec. 4


Nov. 29, 2023 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems, including RAVE Emergency Alert and blue light phones, on Monday, Dec. 4, at 8 a.m. Registered campus community members will receive notifications through ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥’s official Emergency Alert system. You are automatically registered for this service as a ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ community member, but […]

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November 29, 2023

Parking restrictions for Ram Lot for Nov. 22


Nov. 21, 2023 Due to a men’s basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 22, all vehicles parked in the Ram Lot on the north side of the Ryan Center need to be removed from the lot by 8 a.m. Wednesday. All cars remaining in Ram Lot will risk being ticketed and towed. Thank you

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November 20, 2023

Kingston Campus water main flushing Nov. 24-26


Nov 20, 2023 The University’s Office of Utilities will flush the water mains on the Kingston Campus beginning Friday, Nov. 24—continuing through Sunday, Nov. 26. Water may become cloudy and discolored during this process. If any building experiences cloudy or discolored water, occupants are advised to run the faucets until the water is clear. Any […]

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Mandatory security awareness training for ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ employees


Nov. 20, 2023 Dear ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Faculty and Staff,   The purpose of this message is to notify you of upcoming mandatory cybersecurity awareness training for ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ employees. This training is required to be completed annually by all employees and is separate from any new-hire or department-specific security awareness training. Many organizations are falling prey to cybercriminals’ […]

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Town of South Kingstown to begin paving project on Campus Avenue


Road will be closed from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24 Nov. 16, 2023 Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Town of South Kingstown will begin a paving project on Campus Avenue. The project will be completed, Friday, Nov. 24. During this period, Campus Avenue, from Upper College Road to Lower College Road, will be closed to […]

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November 16, 2023

Students encouraged to take Healthy Minds Survey


Nov. 15, 2023 Dear ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Students: I would like to kindly encourage you to take a few moments to complete the Healthy Minds Survey. Your participation is crucial in helping us understand the mental well-being of our student community and ultimately improve the services that we provide. The survey will be sent to 12,000 randomly […]

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e-Campus maintenance scheduled November 17-19


Nov. 14, 2023 Please note that all e-Campus modules will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance beginning Friday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. and will complete on Sunday, November 19th by approximately 5 p.m. The system will not be accessible to all users during this period. Please plan accordingly. It is recommended that all users […]

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November 14, 2023

Guidance and resources regarding contract approval process


Nov. 9, 2023 Dear ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Faculty and Staff, Earlier this year, important changes were made to the University’s contract approval process to achieve process efficiencies and reduce costs and risks for the University. This email is intended to provide you with a helpful overview of the contract approval process, as well as provide links to […]

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November 9, 2023

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