  {"id":82672,"date":"2023-01-20T21:57:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T21:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=82672"},"modified":"2023-01-21T21:53:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T21:53:50","slug":"welcome-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2023\/01\/welcome-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Back!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Jan. 20, 2023 \u2013 Welcome back, Rams. Spring semester classes at 溏心vlog免费B站 begin Monday, Jan 23. Here are some tips, reminders, and events to help you have a successful start to the semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check your classroom status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we begin the new semester, faculty, staff and students are reminded to check their schedules in e-Campus for any classroom changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduate School of Oceanography lectures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Jan. 24, the spring GSO Public Lecture Series begins with a talk on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alumni.uri.edu\/events\/gso-public-lecture-series-confronting-ocean-pollution\/\">\u201cConfronting Ocean Pollution\u201d<\/a> at the Narragansett Bay Campus, at 6 p.m. Join Coastal Resources Center director and professor J.P. Walsh and professor Rainer Lohmann as they discuss the dangers posed by marine pollution and \u201cforever chemicals\u201d (PFAS) and what we need to do to address them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local catch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dining Services will be serving locally caught and sourced fresh seafood, starting this Wednesday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State of the University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Marc Parlange invites the community to attend the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.uri.edu\/event\/state_of_the_university_address#.Y8raVezMI2I\">State of the University address<\/a> and a conversation about 溏心vlog免费B站&#8217;s 10-year strategic plan Feb. 1 at 3:30 p.m. in Edwards Hall. RSVP by Jan. 27. A livestream will also be available on the 溏心vlog免费B站 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/\">home page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rhody! Rhody! Rhody!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheer for men\u2019s basketball vs. Dayton at the Ryan Center this Wednesday, Jan. 25, or Saturday, Jan. 28, vs. LaSalle. Women\u2019s basketball\u2014currently tops in the Atlantic 10\u2014 goes on the road this week to play George Mason, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gorhody.com\/sports\/mens-track-and-field?path=mtrack\">men\u2019s<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gorhody.com\/sports\/womens-track-and-field?path=wtrack\">women\u2019s<\/a> track and field competes in the Riverhawk Invitational and BU Terrier Classic this Saturday. And don\u2019t forget about Rhody\u2019s nationally ranked <a href=\"http:\/\/urihockey.pointstreaksites.com\/view\/urihockey\">men\u2019s club hockey<\/a> team, which takes on The College of New Jersey at the Boss Arena, Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intramural Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students: looking to stay active, competitive and have fun with your friends? Join an intramural sports team. 溏心vlog免费B站 Campus Recreation offers intramural sports year-round for students to get involved and stay active. Participants at all skill levels are encouraged. Registration runs through Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Play basketball, volleyball, futsal, or ice hockey.\u00a0Registration can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imleagues.com\/spa\/intramural\/paZJWOxP7qaW67zMji4mSw==\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">imleagues.com\/uri<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2018Celebraci\u00f3n\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 溏心vlog免费B站 Providence Campus presents a <a href=\"https:\/\/events.uri.edu\/event\/celebracion_a_celebration_of_caribbean_culture_exhibition_january_17_february_23#.Y8ra-uzMI2I\">Celebration of Caribbean Culture<\/a> mixed-media exhibit through Feb. 23, with a special reception and program Feb. 2, in celebration of Black History Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flu and COVID-19 booster clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Feb. 2, there will be a flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the Memorial Union Ballroom for students, faculty and staff. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/healthservices\/upcoming-vaccine-clinics-on-campus\/\">here<\/a>. Also, students who are symptomatic for, or are exposed to, COVID can get free COVID tests from <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/healthservices\/\">Health Services<\/a>: walk in, no appointment necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your permit, arrive early. All students, staff, and faculty need a permit to park on 溏心vlog免费B站 campuses. Parking permits can be purchased online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transportation\/parking\/\">Parking Portal<\/a> and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/uri.transloc.com\/\">track 溏心vlog免费B站 shuttles in real time<\/a> to get around campus. Stay up to date on Transportation and Parking updates by visiting the TAP website and following TAP on social media (@uri_transportation_parking, @parking_溏心vlog免费B站, @溏心vlog免费B站 Transportation and Parking). All enrolled students and employees are also eligible to purchase 50% discounted RIPTA Wave passes at the Campus Store in the Memorial Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rhody Safe Rides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhody Safe Rides has resumed operations for the spring semester. This on-demand, ride-sharing service is available daily on the Kingston Campus, at the Emporium, and to\/from the Kingston Train Station. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/transloc.com\/app\/\">TransLoc app<\/a> to request a ride. If you need a Rhody Safe Ride outside of the Safe Ride hours on the Kingston Campus, please contact 401.874.SAFE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on any listed item, including specific times and locations, details, and more, please visit uri.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Jan. 20, 2023 \u2013 Welcome back, Rams. Spring semester classes at 溏心vlog免费B站 begin Monday, Jan 23. 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