The Fine Arts Living and Learning Community (LLC) is similar to the Humanities LLC as both are in the College of Arts and Sciences and provide first-year students with a living environment that promotes personal growth, academic success, and a smooth transition from high school to college. This LLC focuses on the following cornerstones:

• Providing a safe and welcoming community among Fine Arts majors to give them a place to belong and grow
• Cultivating connections among students and faculty who share a passion for creativity in art, design, music, music therapy, and theatre
• Celebrating the joys of artistic pursuits for personal and academic enrichment
• Offering programming that assures and inspires a diverse array of career options
• Connecting with the Humanities LLC to explore shared interests and opportunities

Eligibility

Incoming first-year students admitted with majors in Art and Art History, Music or Theatre who request on-campus housing are automatically eligible for assignment to Peck Hall, the LLC residence hall.

Learn more about Living and Learning Community housing assignments.

Programming and Traditions

Here are just a few examples of past programs that have been offered:

• Doughnuts and Departments
• Clubs, Caramel, Cider: Introduction to related student organizations
• Registration Is a Piece of Cake: Get help from faculty and advisors as you sign up for classes
• Peer Study Groups and Peer Tutoring
• Opportunities for field trips to museums, art galleries, and historical exhibits
• Day trip to New York City
• Meet the Performers: In-house performances

Staff and Contacts

Resident Academic Mentor (RAM)

Academic Partner

Alana Bibeau, Assistant Professor Sociology

Alana Bibeau Fine Arts – Academic Partner abibeau@uri.edu
Allie Brown Fine Arts – Hall Director allie.brown@uri.edu
Meil Susana Fine Arts – RAM melisusana@uri.edu