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Commencement<\/h2>

The University plans a Fall Commencement ceremony in December and a Spring Commencement Weekend in May. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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President\u2019s House Events<\/h2>

President Parlange hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including large celebrations on the house lawn and small formal dinners inside.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Presidential Meetings and Events<\/h2>

University 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lifetime Service Society<\/h2>

Each 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Quad Events<\/h2>

University Events oversees two celebrations on the Quad Annually: The Last Day of Classes Event, held in spring, and QuadFest, held in fall.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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