Upcoming and Recent Events

The Department of Public Programming and Events produces events that showcase our many outstanding programs, faculty, alumni, and facilities. We welcome you to participate in the variety of cultural, athletic, recreational, and academic offerings.

Upcoming Events

The Spring 2009 URI Big Thinkers Series will host an event in Boston on February 26. The featured speaker will be Nina Saberi '82.

Recent Events

The Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences ribbon cutting and open house was held on January 26, 2009. The event included exhibits and tours of the new 140,000 square-foot building.

The Fall 2008 URI Big Thinkers Series hosted events in Los Angeles on October 30, New York City on November 3, Washington D.C. on November 13, and Miami on December 4, featuring prominent University of Rhode Island alumni.

The Kathleen M. Mallon Outreach Center naming and dedication ceremony was held on November 6 at the URI Cooperative Extension Education Center and Botanical Gardens.

[Homeland Security Logo] The offficial launch of the Department of Homeland Security Center for Excellence in Explosives Detection, Mitigation, and Response at the University of Rhode Island was held on October 15.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Lippitt Hall was held on October 8.

[Carothers] Save the Date! To celebrate the presidency of Robert L. Carothers, 1991-2009, the University of Rhode Island is holding special events on April 30 and May 1.

Calling for Nominations for the University's 2009 Distinguished Achievement Awards. Nomination deadline is March 9.

For more information:
Paul Witham
Associate Vice President
for Advancement
URI Alumni Center
73 Upper College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
p: 401.874.2024
f: 401.874.2292
e: pwitham@advance.uri.edu