– December 23, 2019 –
Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes from URI Graduate School! 
Graduate School Deadlines
- Jan. 6 – Thesis proposals due for May 2020 graduation; and, Dissertation proposals due for August 2020 graduation – NO EXTENSIONS
- Jan. 31 – Nominations due for PhD students for May 2020 graduation
Graduate Writing Center IS OPEN During Winter Break!
- To help you complete your writing projects, the GWC will be open during J-Term, from Jan. 6-16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon, Tues. and Thurs.
- Schedule your appointment now, they’re going quickly! https://uri.mywconline.net/
Professional Development Opportunities
- Data Carpentry Workshops – Jan. 15-17 (Intro R, Genomics, Spatial Data): Learn fundamental skills needed to conduct research. No prior knowledge required. Take one workshop or all. Cost is $15 (snacks and lunch provided); fee waivers available in limited circumstances. More info and register here:
- Jan. 15 – Intro to Data Analysis in R
- Jan. 16 – Intro to Geospatial Data in R
- Jan. 17 – Intro to Genomics on a Research Cluster & Using R
- Post-doctoral Associate – UMass Career for BioMed Career Development
- Danone Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant
Graduate School Winter Hours
- Dec. 24, 31 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Dec. 30, Jan. 2 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Jan. 6 – resume regular semester hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. daily 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thurs. – 12:30-4:30 p.m.