Featured Events CommencementThe University plans a Fall Commencement ceremony in December and a Spring Commencement Weekend in May. Learn More President’s House EventsPresident Parlange hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including large celebrations on the house lawn and small formal dinners inside.Learn More Presidential Meetings and EventsUniversity Events manages Presidential events on campus, including new building ribbon cuttings, the State of the University Address, URI Day at the Statehouse and Board of Trustee Meetings and Retreats.Learn More Lifetime Service SocietyEach year, the University honors its retiring staff and faculty members who have been employed at the University for 40 years or more during a ceremony held in December.Learn More Loading… Quad EventsUniversity Events oversees two celebrations on the Quad Annually: The Last Day of Classes Event, held in spring, and QuadFest, held in fall.Learn More