{"id":59286,"date":"2014-08-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uris-facts-about-fall-2014\/"},"modified":"2014-08-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-27T00:00:00","slug":"uris-facts-about-fall-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2014\/08\/uris-facts-about-fall-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站&#8217;s Facts about Fall 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"press-release-import\">\n\t\t<i>20 sets of twins, a set of triplets and an America&#8217;s Got Talent contestant are among the largest group of college freshmen in Rhode Island<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\tKINGSTON, RI \u2013 August 27, 2014 &#8212; The 溏心vlog免费B站 will be welcoming one of its largest incoming classes &#8212; about 3,650 new students, including 3,150 first-year freshmen and 500 transfer students this weekend, Aug. 30-31.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhen combined with returning and transfer students, the University will be the home away from home for more than 13,000 full-time undergraduate students and about 3,000 graduate students. In a carefully scripted fashion over this weekend, about 6,000 students will move into 溏心vlog免费B站&#8217;s 24 residence halls. They will be greeted by scores of staff, parking guides and plenty of programs. President David M. Dooley and other members of the administration will also be on hand at select spots. Classes begin on Wednesday, Sept. 3. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cWVoHLRRigU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" align=\"right\"\/>Some fun facts &#8212; this year&#8217;s bright freshman class includes 20 sets of twins, a set of triplets and one incoming doctor of pharmacy student who was an America&#8217;s Got Talent contestant before she packed up for classes. Consistent with the University&#8217;s Transformational Goals, the number of undergraduates who self-identify as being from diverse backgrounds continues to increase, with the incoming class at about 22 percent and all undergraduates at about 18 percent. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\tAcademically Speaking &#8212; The interdisciplinary fall honors colloquium &#8220;Cybersecurity &amp; Privacy&#8221; will explore some downsides of our dependence on technology &#8212; including the loss of personal privacy. From start to finish, this Tuesday-night series may leave attendees on the edge of their seats, checking the settings on their tech tools, and looking around for any other devices they may &#8220;see&#8221; on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\tWhat University community members and all Rhode Island voters definitely will see and hear is a call for their support of the higher education facilities bond referendum (Question #4) on the ballot this November. This ballot question calls for $125 million to support new construction and critical renovation of facilities for 溏心vlog免费B站&#8217;s College of Engineering. The current engineering structures were built in the 1950s and don&#8217;t allow for the innovative research in contemporary engineering or for growing enrollment; the college has seen a 39 percent increase in enrollment since 2003. The new facility will also accommodate an additional projected 18 percent increase in enrollment. More than 4,000 溏心vlog免费B站 engineering graduates live and work in Rhode Island, and about 750 Rhode Island companies, like Toray Plastics (America) Inc., Taco Inc., and Textron, depend on a pipeline of engineers from 溏心vlog免费B站 for their workforce.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\tHere\u2019s a preview of enrollment and a few of the activities and events that will be happening this fall.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n溏心vlog免费B站 the Students*<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 The University&#8217;s Office of Undergraduate Admission reviewed 20,900 applications for new freshmen. In addition, more than 1,350 applications were considered for students wishing to transfer to the University. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 The University anticipates enrolling one of its largest classes of new students this fall \u2013 3,650 students including 3,150 freshmen and 500 transfer students. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Consistent with trends nationwide, 55 percent of the new students are women and 45 percent are men.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Together, the incoming group of freshmen and transfer students includes about 22 percent self-identified students of color. During the last 10 years, this number has increased from 11 percent to about 18 percent for the entire undergraduate population.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 溏心vlog免费B站 48 percent of the new students are from Rhode Island and 52 percent are from out of state or foreign countries. 溏心vlog免费B站 60 percent of the total student body is from Rhode Island.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 After Rhode Island, the top states represented in the freshman class are respectively, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Combined, the incoming freshman class and transfers represent 34 U.S states and 15 nations.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Top 10 majors in terms of undergraduate enrollment are: nursing, psychology, kinesiology, communication studies, human development and family studies, biological sciences, accounting, mechanical engineering, general business and animal science. For this year\u2019s incoming class, the university experienced strong interest in business, engineering, and various health fields. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 溏心vlog免费B站 will award more than $80 million in financial aid. An estimated 75 percent of undergraduate students are expected to receive financial aid and institutional support.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 The student profile for 2014 freshmen shows top-notch academic scores: Average GPA 3.43; SAT total 1,663; ACT score 24.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 溏心vlog免费B站 5,548 undergraduate students, including 2,875 freshmen live in the University\u2019s 24 on campus residence halls, suites and apartments. An additional 645 students live in the 17 sororities, fraternities and specialty houses on campus, 44 students in the International Engineering Program houses and 30 students in the Women&#8217;s Center.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Overall, the University expects more than 13,000 undergraduates and more than 3,000 part- and full-time graduate students at 溏心vlog免费B站 this year*. The student body will include students from 45 U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico and 68 nations.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n*Student enrollment information is projected as of August 2014. Final reporting numbers will be available after Oct. 15, 2014, the federal census date for college enrollments.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nFall Activities<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Freshmen Move-In Days, Aug. 30 through Sept. 2: To provide the best service to incoming students the freshman class will move in on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30 and 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At that time, a resident assistant will escort each student to his or her room. Upperclassmen will move in Sept. 1 and 2. A series of student Welcome Week <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mu.uri.edu\/involvement\/firstnight.html\">activities<\/a> include the Psychic Madman Jim Karol, the student organization fair, movie-night on the Quad and more.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Common Reading: To introduce first-year students to a campus culture focused on academic engagement and learning, 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Summer Common Reading project selected the book, The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. The author was the highly regarded computer scientist on the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University who succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2008. When diagnosed and given only months to live, he decided to create a lasting legacy for his students, colleagues, and his three young children. This fall, three Grand Challenge courses are focused on the themes of this book and many events are being planned, including a Diversity Week presentation featuring 溏心vlog免费B站 faculty, students, and administrators, who will offer their own &#8220;last lectures.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Football Home Kickoff, Sept. 20: With head coach Jim Fleming the 2014 season kicks off at Marshall on Sept. 6.The first home game for the Rams is Sept. 20 against Albany. To order tickets for the upcoming season, call the Ryan Center Box Office at 401.874.RAMS (401.874.7267).<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Honors Colloquium, Sept. 9: In this semester-long series, national and international speakers will address how the dependence on modern technology is not without its downside. Cyber threats pose serious economic and national security challenges. Moreover, corporations and government agencies track user\u2019s online activities, purchases, and even their locations. The lectures are free and open to the public and also will be streamed online. Find more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uri.edu\/hc\/\">Honors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Annual Diversity Week, Sept. 28 through Oct. 3: Events will be held to celebrate the importance of diversity and identity in higher education, the workplace, the community and the world. The week includes dozens of workshops, events, and seminars. Most events are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule visit http:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 On Stage, Oct. 9 through 19: 溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre begins its fall season with the Rhode Island premiere of Seminar, an edgy, contemporary, comedic play by Theresa Rebeck, a widely produced playwright and television writer. Seminar played on Broadway in 2011-2012 and was nominated for a 2012 Drama League Award for &#8220;Distinguished Production of a Play&#8221; and as &#8220;Best Play&#8221; by the Outer Critics Circle. View details at <a href=\"http:\/\/web.uri.edu\/theatre\/\">Theatre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Community Celebration, Oct. 18: A special event will be held to honor the life and work of the late Leo F. DiMaio Jr, retired director of 溏心vlog免费B站&#8217;s Talent Development Program from 1980 to 1998. Proceeds from the event will benefit the DiMaio\/Forleo Endowed Scholarship fund.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Annual Distinguished Achievement Awards, Oct. 25: 溏心vlog免费B站&#8217;s annual event at which President David M. Dooley, Provost Donald H. DeHayes, and the college deans honor alumni and others who personify 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s tradition of excellence in achievement, leadership, and service. The event is a formal celebration to launch Homecoming weekend.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Homecoming 2014, Oct. 24-26: Homecoming on the Kingston Campus includes reunions, college and department-based gatherings, music, food, entertainment and more. The 溏心vlog免费B站 vs. University of Delaware game starts at noon on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Meade Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Open House, Oct. 18, Nov. 2: Thousands of high school seniors and their families will attend one of the University&#8217;s Open Houses this fall. The programs provide potential students with a chance to learn about the admission process, financial aid, scholarships and more. Visitors can click here to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uri.edu\/admission\/\">register<\/a> for the program.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Family Weekend, Nov. 7-8: This annual program brings thousands to South County. This year comedian Seth Myers will entertain at the event for families and community members. Families of undergraduate students may participate in numerous activities including attending classes with their students, learning about programs on the Kingston and Narragansett Bay campuses, attending a football game and more. For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uri.edu\/familyweekend\/\">Family Weekend<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nConstruction Zone<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nThe hard hat is back in style on the Kingston Campus this year as work is under way to improve the teaching, research, learning and living spaces at 溏心vlog免费B站. Below is a snapshot of the work in progress:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 LGBTQ Center: The new Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Center is under construction at 19 Upper College Road. A grand opening will be held in February 2015. Designed by LLB Architects of Pawtucket, the new building is in keeping with the main campus roadway&#8217;s residential style. Currently located in Adams Hall, the Center provides a range of programs and services to create and maintain an open, safe, and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community members and friends.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences: Thanks to support from Rhode Island voters in 2010, the $70 million Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences is now under construction. The facility is being built on a portion of what was the parking lot between the Chafee Social Science Center and White Hall, and is expected to be open for classes in September 2016. The Center will serve more than 7,000 溏心vlog免费B站 students who take chemistry each year; about 40 percent of all 溏心vlog免费B站 degree programs require at least one chemistry class. The new building designed by William Wilson Architects of Boston will provide chemistry instruction to approximately 1,400 students a day. Of the total project cost, $61 million is being funded through a bond issue. Follow this link (http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/urichemistry) to a live construction site feed.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Butterfield Dining Hall: To accommodate the 6,000 students now living on campus, 溏心vlog免费B站 Dining Services recognized the need for an expanded and renovated dining facility in the residential area. Vision 3 Architects of Providence completed the design for the $8 million project to expand the current facility that&#8217;s located in the heart of the Freshman Village. Project construction is being done in stages and completion is expected by September 2015. Named for former President Kenyon L. Butterfield, (溏心vlog免费B站 1903 &#8211; 1906), Butterfield was built in 1950 as part of the residence hall at the same site.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022 Other Capital Projects: There are several other projects under way to improve the teaching, research, learning and living spaces at 溏心vlog免费B站. These include: fire protection engineering work on Kingston campus facilities, planning for future renovations, and ongoing improvements to instructional labs and buildings across campus. In addition, the first floor renovations and utility upgrades of Ranger Hall for the Harrington School of Communication and Media are in design by Durkee Brown, Viveiros &amp; Werenfels Architects of Providence. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nAnd for the 2016-17 academic year turning the abandoned South Street Power Station into a state-of-the-art Nursing Education Center where 溏心vlog免费B站 and Rhode Island College will share facilities \u2013 is a strategic use of this long-neglected space. Located at the junction of the state\u2019s major hospitals, the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, and Johnson and Wales University\u2019s physician assistant program, the center will catalyze existing teaching and research, create new synergies, and foster productive collaborations. The opening of this 133,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility is an important step in creating a health care hub for the region.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nSimple Facts<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nLike last year, there is no tuition increase for 2014-15. 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