Jessica Raffaele
- Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
As part of the Division of Student Success, the Student Union provides a student-centered environment and collaborative area for the RIC Community.
What We Do
The RIC Student Union complements academia on campus by creating a student-centered environment. It supports programming, community, and services to the RIC community and serves as a space for students, staff, faculty, and guests to utilize.
Contact Information
- activities@ric.edu
- 401-456-8186
- The Student Life Hub 2nd Floor
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 2025
Student Engagement and Leadership Development sponsors a number of events throughout the semester.
Meet the Team
Ms. Tai-Lei Miller
- Program Coordinator
- Student Engagement & Leadership
Mr. Thomas G. Clifford
- Coordinator of Student Union Operations
Upcoming Events
RICovery invites you to a thoughtful discussion about substance use within college environments.
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Join us for Spanish conversation circles for RIC students, faculty and staff.
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It's our 6th Annual Winterfest and the college community is invited for an afternoon of free, fun winter activities.
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Join the Unity Center and the Center for Scholar Development and learn the basics of double dutch and the history of double dutch in the Black community!
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Celebrate Black History Month by joining the Center for Scholar Development and the Unity Center for open mic night!
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Join us for Spanish conversation circles for RIC students, faculty and staff.
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