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RIC Donovan staff serving food

What We Do

We provide residential and retail food services, catering, vending, and meeting space.

Contact Information

diningservices@ric.edu
401-456-8207
Donovan Dining Center

Hours of Operation

Donovan Dining Center

Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Beestro

Mon-Thurs 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Our Staff

Mr. Arthur J. Patrie

Director
Dining & Retail Food Services

Ms. Janet Phillips

Assistant Director
Dining Operations & Readiness

Mr. Dean L. Faiola

Assistant Director
Culinary & Retail Services

Mall Entrance of Donovan Dining Center

Donovan Dining Center

Outside view of The Beestro

The Beestro

Located on the lower level of the Student Union.

Featured News & Stories

Bounty of Fresh Food Headed to Donovan Dining

Yes, Rhode Island College does have a campus garden and it's a significant provider for menu items in the Donovan Dining Center. Pictured are Dean Faiola, dining center executive chef, and Jim Murphy, RIC sustainability coordinator, inspecting the garden.

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