{"id":84826,"date":"2025-07-30T11:32:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T15:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/?page_id=84826"},"modified":"2025-10-10T09:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:14:00","slug":"living-and-leaning-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/undergraduate-students\/living-and-leaning-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering Living and Learning Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The Engineering Living and Learning Community (ELLC) brings together first-year engineering students who want to connect with peers right where they live. Located in the Hillside residence hall, the ELLC is supported by four engineering Resident Academic Mentors (RAMs) and several Resident Assistants (RAs). Together, they create a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters academic success, personal growth, and a smooth transition from high school to college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/hillside\/\" title=\"\">virtual tour of hillside<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of the ELLC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peer study groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic coaches and tutors in the residence hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social activities that build lasting friendships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\"><strong>RAMs Are Here to Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Academic Support<\/strong><br>ELLC RAMs offer weekly office hours and group study sessions open to all first-year engineering students. They\u2019re here to support you in subjects like math, physics, chemistry, and introductory engineering courses\u2014so don\u2019t hesitate to drop in and get help.<br><br><strong><em>Academic Tutoring and Coaching in Hillside Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 p.m.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>A Point of Contact<\/strong><br>Not sure how to enroll in a class, join a club, find your classroom, or meet with a professor? Your ELLC RAM is a go-to resource for navigating your first year in engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet your 2025-2026 RAMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Helen Ly<\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Helen-Ly-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Helen-Ly-Photo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Helen-Ly-Photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Helen-Ly-Photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Helen-Ly-Photo-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Engineering<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Garrett Kemper<\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Garrett-Kemper-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Garrett-Kemper-Photo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Garrett-Kemper-Photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Garrett-Kemper-Photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Garrett-Kemper-Photo-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Engineering<br>Electrical engineering (minor)<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Oluwatosin (Tosin) Okele<\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Tosin-Okele-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Tosin-Okele-Photo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Tosin-Okele-Photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Tosin-Okele-Photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Tosin-Okele-Photo-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer, Electrical, and Industrial and Systems Engineering<br>Math (minor)<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Nathan Jolicoeur<\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Nathan-Jolicoeur-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Nathan-Jolicoeur-Photo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Nathan-Jolicoeur-Photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Nathan-Jolicoeur-Photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Nathan-Jolicoeur-Photo-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Industrial &amp; Systems Engineering<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ELLC RAMS Office Hours \u2013 Fall 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>RAM<\/th><th>Building (RA Office)<\/th><th>Monday<\/th><th>Tuesday<\/th><th>Wednesday<\/th><th>Thursday<\/th><th>Friday&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Helen Ly<\/td><td>Hillside Hall<\/td><td>6-8 p.m.<\/td><td>&nbsp;6-8 p.m.<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garrett Kemper<\/td><td>Hillside Hall<\/td><td>7-8 p.m.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><td>3-5 p.m.<\/td><td>12:30-<br>1:30 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oluwatosin (Tosin) Okele<\/td><td>Hillside Hall<\/td><td>7-8 p.m.<\/td><td><br><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>10 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nathan Jolicoeur<\/td><td>Hillside Hall<\/td><td>7-8 p.m.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>12-3 p.m.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\"><strong>Programming and Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The ELLC offers a dynamic calendar of monthly programs and events to help students engage with their peers and the College of Engineering. All first-year engineering students are invited to participate\u2014whether you live in Hillside or commute from off campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few programs that students&nbsp;love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-51335 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1555\/Liquid-Nitrogen-Ice-Cream-for-ELLC.jpg\" alt=\"Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream for ELLC\" class=\"wp-image-51335\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-51335 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full 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