Public Programming and Special Events
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL 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.
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University of Rhode Island Excellence Awards May 17, 2012, 3–5 p.m. Agnes G. Doody Auditorium, Swan Hall Light refreshments to be served following the ceremony. The URI Foundation, URI Research Foundation, and the Division of Research and Economic Development are collaborating in the presentation of Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding individuals at the University of Rhode Island. RSVP by May 14. |
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EMBA Reunion Reception May 18, 2012, Whispering Pine Conference Center, W. Alton Jones Campus, W. Greenwich, RI
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2012 Commencement Ceremonies Congratulations to URI graduates, families, and friends! Graduate Commencement Ceremonies May 19, 2012, 1 p.m. at the Ryan Center Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies May 20, 2012, Noon on the Quadrangle |
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Ocean State Summer Writing Conference June 21–23, 2012, Kingston Campus Join us for the 6th annual Ocean State Summer Writing Conference, featuring keynotes by Amy Bloom, Nick Flynn, and Kevin Young, and workshops, master classes, and craft sessions in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. |
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Robert M. Beagle Retirement Celebration June 22, 2012, Ryan Center, Kingston Campus Join with colleagues, alumni, and friends in celebrating the career and achievements of Vice President for University Advancement Robert M. Beagle. For more information, email events@advance.uri.edu or call 401.874.2896. This event is paid for through private funding. |
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Save the Dates! URI College of Pharmacy Fall Events Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the new College of Pharmacy Building September 4, 2012 Drug Therapy in the 21st Century: Discovery and Clinical Use September 14, 20112 Frontiers in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Global Perspectives September 28–30, 2012 |
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Titanic: 100 Years Later April 19, 2012, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Thomas M. Ryan Center, Kingston Campus Watch Titanic presentation now Discover the secrets of this historic ship at a presentation by Robert Ballard, acclaimed marine explorer and professor at the Graduate School of Oceanography. |
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Demystifying Ocean Research May 1, 2–4 p.m. URI Edwards Auditorium 64 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI Free and open to the public Senator Sheldon Whitehouse invites the URI campus community and the general public to an event showcasing scientists whose ability to demystify ocean research has made them leading voices in discussions on conservation policy. |
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2012 Cybersecurity Symposium: Working Together to Meet the Cybersecurity Challenge May 2, 2012, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Center For Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Kingston Campus Join President David M. Dooley, U.S. Congressman James R. Langevin, and Vice President for Research and Economic Development Peter Alfonso along with federal, state, and URI cybersecurity and digital forensics experts for our 2012 Cybersecurity Symposium. |
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Distinguished Achievement
Submit your nomination today for the 2012 Distinguished Achievement Awards.
Nomination deadline:
Friday, May 11, 2012
If you missed, Robert Ballard's April 19 presentation, Titanic: 100 Years Later, watch it here.
For More Information
Diana M. Blanda, CMP, CMM
Director
Alumni Center
73 Upper College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
p: 401.874.2024
e: DBlanda@advance.uri.edu
