Mr. Arthur J. Patrie
- Director
- Dining & Retail Food Services
What We Do
We provide residential and retail food services, catering, vending, and meeting space.
Contact Information
- emaildiningservices@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8207
- placeDonovan Dining Center
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mon-Thurs, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, CLOSED
Sunday, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Our Staff
Ms. Janet Phillips
- Assistant Director
- Dining Operations & Readiness
Mr. Dean L. Faiola
- Assistant Director
- Culinary & Retail Services
The Beestro
Located on the lower level of the Student Union.
Featured News & Stories
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.