Events Open to the Public

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RIC offers numerous events throughout the year for the public to enjoy. Our well-known performing arts program brings music, theatre, and dance performances of the highest quality, and our Bannister Gallery features exhibitions by local, regional and international artists. We also hold conferences, programs, and of course admissions events, intended for the public. For athletics matches please view RIC Athletics' Calendar.
 

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Sculpture in Faculty 3D Exhibition

3-D Faculty Exhibition & Opening Reception

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  • Various times
  • Bannister Gallery

Bannister Gallery opens its 2026–27 exhibition season with the Annual Faculty Exhibition, showcasing the artistic talent of RIC's faculty to the community. Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10, 4–7 pm.

After Gun Violence Panel Discussion Poster with four women presenters

After Gun Violence: Building Pathways for Healing and Recovery

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  • Gaige Hall 100

Join us in person to explore healing and recovery after gun violence with perspectives from survivors, advocates, and professionals.

Gold and white Alumni Awards 2026 logo

Alumni Awards Dinner

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to join us in celebrating this year's honorees!

Poet Gary J. Whitehead

Seeing Double: A Poetry Reading by Gary Whitehead

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  • Gaige Hall 200

A poetry reading and Q&A by Gary Whitehead

School of business students at job fair

School of Business Job & Internship Fair

We invite employers to connect with RIC students with backgrounds in accounting, business, and cybersecurity who are seeking job and internship opportunities.

Ken Price ceramic mug

Friends and Acquaintances, Contemporary Ceramics Collection of Craig and Martha Bachman

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  • Various times
  • Bannister Gallery

Experience a collection that highlights the diversity, creativity, and ongoing evolution of contemporary ceramics over the past 50 years. Opening Reception: October 8, 4-7 pm.

Poster for The Calling: A Medical School Journey, featuring two Black women medical students and a group of masked healthcare students

Film Screening and Panel Discussion: "The Calling, A Medical School Journey"

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  • Gaige Hall 100

Join us for an inspirational film about the medical professions.

Ethical AI Use in Behavioral Health blue lettering on light gray background with RIC gold logo

Ethical AI Use in Behavioral Health

Join RIC Counseling Programs for a lecture and Q&A on AI, ethics, and behavioral health with Dr. Frederic Reamer!

Homecoming: Alumni & Family Weekend 2026 logo with Anchorman symbol over top a 6 image collage

Homecoming: Alumni & Family Weekend

Join us October 16–17 for a high-energy celebration of athletics, school spirit, and community...

Four students together, smiling, in a sunny building lobby on RIC campus

Fall Open House

See all that Rhode Island College has to offer at Fall Open House. Make sure to secure your spot by October 28. Get All Details & Register