äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ students, leaders to highlight University’s statewide impact at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Day at the State House

Event set for March 21 beginning at 2:30 p.m.

KINGSTON, R.I. – March 20, 2024 – Members of the Rhode Island General Assembly and elected executive officials will learn firsthand about the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s statewide contributions Thursday, March 21, during äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Day at the State House.

Through interactive exhibits and the participation of äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ students, researchers, faculty and staff, attendees will learn about the impact of the state’s flagship public research university in helping to improve the lives of all Rhode Islanders.

Among the areas on display will be äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s strong foundation for leading research and education in the biomedical sciences, including neuroscience, and the support that lends to the state’s life sciences priority.

WHO: Rhode Island elected officials, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Board of Trustees Vice Chair Armand Sabitoni, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ President Marc Parlange, and äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ faculty, staff and students

WHAT: äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Day at the State House

WHEN: Thursday, March 21, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Speaking program expected at 3:15 p.m.

WHERE: Rhode Island State House Rotunda, 82 Smith St., Providence

For additional information, or if you plan to cover the event, please contact Dave Lavallee, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Department of Communications and Marketing, at dlavallee@uri.edu or 401-874-5862.