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
Donovan Dining Center
Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sat-Sun 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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.
A Provider of Exceptional Guest Experiences
Our Staff
Ms. Janet Phillips
- Assistant Director
- Catering and Production Services
Mr. Walter Jasionowski
- Assistant Director
- Production and Housekeeping
Mr. Dean L. Faiola
- Executive Chef
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.