Linkedin. The University offers award-winning dining, extensive housing accommodations, state-of-the-art meeting spaces, and a complete recreational complex including a 24/7 ice arena. 3. Each individual bedroom is fully furnished with a full-size, lofted bed/mattress, three-drawer dresser, wardrobe, mirror, desk and two-position chair. The photo in the summer issue was sent to us by a reader who said it was a photo of him with his roommate and another student who lived down the hall in Fayerweather in 1973. From the Department of External Relations and Communications. The project architect is Sasaki Associates, Inc., of Watertown, Mass and the general contractor is Bacon Construction Co., Inc., East Providence. I don't know much about any of them, this is why I am seeking advice so I will know what to expect when I come in the Fall :) Each of the six residence halls features social lounges, along with laundry and kitchen facilities. Brookside Hall, a 203,000-square-foot hall residence hall, can house 500 students and features 122 apartments. Located right behind Butterfield Dining hall, this is a very convenient location to live. Our new bike path will encourage fitness, fun, and sustainability for everyone, and our new 48-seat Brookside Bistro and 120-seat function room will be available to the community for conferences and other events.”. 140 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI Butterfield Hall posted a photo 8/5/2015. There are 122 student apartments, the majority of which are four- and six-bedroom units. URI is conveniently located near beautiful Newport, RI. A-Z – Directory – Contact Us – Jump to top . Sheri N Davis posted a photo 1/20/2012. Butterfield is yet another freshmen only dorm. The $94 million facility features a cafe open to the community, apartment units with full kitchens and living rooms and landscaped sitting areas. The Department of Housing and Residential Life (HRL) is a large, multi-functional organization employing an experienced, dedicated, and diverse staff. By living on campus, one of the first things you’ll realize is that plenty of learning happens outside the classroom—so does fun. All on-campus bedrooms in residence halls will have only one or two occupants based on building design and restroom capacity, and there will be no triple-resident dorm rooms. This is the place where you’ll meet lifelong friends, share common interests, explore new ideas, and build a strong foundation for your college experience. The Brookside Bistro is the first URI Dining Services facility designed as an integral part of a University residence hall. University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA 1.401.874.1000. By . Newest URI residence hall to feature cafe, access to bike path. Beyond your living space, you’ll find modern, high-tech learning spaces highlighted by the newly built Harrington Hub, offering […] Each hall has its own character and style. While 5600 students live in the 25 on campus residence halls, thousands more opt to commute from the surrounding area. 1 Butterfield Rd, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA . Residence. URI is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. Many of our residence halls are either renovated or brand new, and some are certified as environmentally “green.” Our first-year halls encourage student interaction, and many first-year students live in one of URI’s Living and Learning Communities (LLCs), which are designed to ensure you are surrounded by friends with similar academic interests. Hillside Hall, URI’s newest residential facility, which opened in 2012, is the only college residential facility in the state to receive LEED Gold status. Residence Hall at the University of Rhode Island James Bessette - February 10, 2020 11:01 am. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and the certification levels are: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum, with Platinum being the highest. Website. Central heating and air conditioning can be controlled in each apartment. Our first-year halls encourage student interaction, and many first-year students live in one of URI’s Living and Learning Communities (LLCs), which are designed to ensure you are surrounded by friends with similar academic interests. Students are very happy with their new home. 59 were here. KINGSTON, R.I. — Feb. 10, 2020 — University of Rhode Island officials today celebrated the completion of Brookside Hall, a 500-bed, 203,000-square-foot residence hall that features a cafe open to the entire community, apartment units with full kitchens and living rooms and landscaped sitting areas around a restored White Horn Brook. Place Type. Eddy, Garrahy and Wiley halls are the first new residence halls to open on the Kingston Campus since 1971. Print. Jan. 5, 2017. KINGSTON, R.I. — Feb. 10, 2020 — University of Rhode Island officials today celebrated the completion of Brookside Hall, a 500-bed, 203,000-square-foot residence hall that features a cafe open to the entire community, apartment units with full kitchens and living rooms and landscaped sitting areas around a restored White Horn Brook. Facebook. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) ─ Students at the University of Rhode Island (URI) began moving into residence halls last Saturday and will continue to do so through Labor Day Weekend. Work at URI.