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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.

 
Upcoming Events
 

Excellence   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.


W. Alton Jones   EMBA Reunion Reception
May 18, 2012,
Whispering Pine Conference Center,
W. Alton Jones Campus, W. Greenwich, RI

 



Commencement   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

Summer Writing   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.


Beagle
  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.

Pharmacy Building   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

Recent Events

 
Ballard   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.
 
Wave   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.
 
Cybersecurity   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.
     
 




Distinguished Achievement

Submit your nomination today for the 2012 Distinguished Achievement Awards.

Nomination deadline:
Friday, May 11, 2012


Ballard

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