Events Open to the Public
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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Alumni Awards Dinner
Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to join us in celebrating this year's honorees!
Seeing Double: A Poetry Reading by Gary Whitehead
A poetry reading and Q&A by Gary Whitehead
The RIC Symphony presents "A Fall Feast"
The Rhode Island College Symphony Orchestra, Joseph Foley and John Sumerlin, Directors, present “A Fall Feast”, music for orchestra.
Film Screening and Panel Discussion: "The Calling, A Medical School Journey"
Join us for an inspirational film about the medical professions.
The RIC Wind Ensemble presents "One Life Beautiful"
The Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble and Joseph Foley Music Director presents "One Life Beautiful", an evening of inspiring works for the Wind Band.
The State, University Governance, and the End of Liberal Education in Florida: A Cautionary Tale
RIC Emeritus Professor of History Dr. Bob Cvornyek returns to RIC to speak about the rapid transformation of Florida's public higher education system under Governor DeSantis, and the impact on students, faculty, and others.
Sponsored by the Department of History and RIC/AFT 1819.
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!
Rhode Island Writing Project Fall Conference
Break out the flannel and combat boots for "Old School Literacy," the RIWP Fall Conference, featuring ELA, history/social studies, and science workshops that return to interactive, culturally responsive, and joyful teaching from the pre-standards, pre-AI era. Keynote speaker is Ricardo Quintana-Vallejo.
The RIC Wind Ensemble presents "The American Experience"
The Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble and Joseph Foley Music Director presents "The American Experience", an evening of inspiring works for the Wind Band.