Jessica Raffaele
- Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
As part of the Division of Student Success and Student Engagement & Leadership Development, the Student Union provides a student-centered environment and collaborative area for the RIC Community.
What We Do
As part of Student Engagement & Leadership Development, the RIC Student Union serves as a student-centered environment on campus to support programming, community building, and co-curricular learning.
Contact Information
- activities@ric.edu
- 401-456-8186
- The Student Life Hub 2nd Floor, Student Union, 352 RI College Road, No. Providence, RI 02908
Office Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
Friday: 8 am–4 pm
(Summer: Monday–Friday: 8 am–4 pm)
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What's in the Student Union?
The Student Union has a variety of offices and amenities located on each of its floors. Within the Student Union you can find:
- 1st Floor – RIC Beestro, RIC Beestro Lounge, Various Gaming Tables
- 2nd Floor – The Student Life Hub, The RIC Bookstore, The Military Resource Center, Lounge Space
- 3rd Floor – Student Union Ballroom, 2 Conference Rooms, Skybridge connecting the SU to Donovan Dining Center
- 4th Floor – Student Engagement & Leadership Development, Student Community Government, Unity Center’s Lavender Lounge, Student Organization Office Spaces.
The Student Life Hub
Located in the Student Union, the Student Life Hub at Rhode Island College serves as a central resource for students. We support many aspects of engagement and community on campus. The Hub offers a wide range of services aimed at enhancing the student experience.
- The Hub serves as an information desk for all aspects of Student Life, with trained operations assistants who are able to answer any questions a student, faculty, staff member, or visitor may have.
- We provide guidance on student organizations, campus events, while helping students get involved and stay connected.
- Students can also rent out equipment for the games available in the Beestro, including pool, air hockey, Nintendo Switch, etc.
Whether students are seeking social connections or need assistance navigating college life, the Student Life Hub is an essential part of RIC’s student support system.
Accessibility in the Student Union
- ADA Compliant entrances (multiple)
- Elevator that reaches all floors of the building
- New ADA compliant stage in our Beestro
Booking Space in the Student Union
If you would like to book space in the Student Union please visit RIC Rooms.
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Student Events During 2026-27
Looking for something to do? Explore upcoming student programs and events hosted by offices across campus throughout the semester.
Meet the Team
Mr. Thomas G. Clifford
- Coordinator of Student Union Operations
Mark Andrew Kubasak
- Assistant Director
- Student Engagement and Leadership Development
Ms. Tai-Lei Miller
- Program Coordinator
- Student Engagement & Leadership
Upcoming Events
A poetry reading and Q&A by Gary Whitehead
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Join Provost Endress for open office hours every Tuesday.
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Join us for Portuguese conversation circles for RIC students, faculty and staff.
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Attention all Accounting, Business, and Cybersecurity Majors! Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
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Join us for Spanish conversation circles for RIC students, faculty and staff.
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Join us for an inspirational film about the medical professions.
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