Campus Announcements

Important Parking Information from the Department of Public Safety

We ask that all faculty, staff and remaining students adhere to the following parking directives during the week of Commencement (only exception are those with handicap placards):

Event dates and times:

Graduate Hooding Ceremony: Tuesday, May 15, at 6:00 pm
School of Law Commencement: Friday, May 18, at 1:00 pm
Undergraduate/Graduate Commencement: Saturday, May 19, at 10:00 am

Starting Monday, May 14, at 6:00 pm, the following lots will be closed to faculty, staff and student parking:

--Lot 16 (Alumni & Admissions Center)
--Lots 24 & 24A (East side of Recreation Center)
--Lots H & I (across from tennis courts on North Campus Road)

They will reopen Tuesday, May 15, at 8:00 pm.

Starting Thursday, May 17, at 6:00 pm, the following lots will be closed and violators will be towed:

--Lot 14 (South side of Bayside behind MNS)
--Lot 16 (Alumni & Admissions Center)
--Lots 24 & 24A (East side of Recreation Center)
--Lots 17 & 18 (Behind School of Law and near Performing Arts Center)
--Lot F (North Lot and or Law School Student Parking Lot-to include Lot 19 and Lot 20)
--Lots H & I (Across from tennis courts on North Campus Road)

Effective Thursday, May 17, at 6:00 pm, all students remaining on campus will be required to park on the third level of the parking garage.


On Friday, May 18:

--All university employees, including School of Law employees (with the exception of those with handicap parking placards), will not be allowed to park in Lots 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 24 A, F, H & I to allow for Law School graduates and their guests to park for the ceremony.

--Employees who normally park in the lots mentioned above are directed to park in Lot J, the Parking Garage or one of the two lots on Old Ferry Road (Lot 25 or Lot A/Commuter Lot).

--Shuttles will run from these lots 7:30 am to 9:30 am and again from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

--You may board the shuttles in the morning at the shuttle stop in Lot J, in front of Stonewall 4 or the gazebo by the Willow gate.

--For the afternoon return, you may board at the shuttle stop between the School of Law and the Admissions/Alumni House.


On Saturday, May 19:

--All university employees are directed to park at off-site locations. Parking on campus will be reserved for graduates and their guests (with exception of those with handicap parking placards).

--Employees may choose to park at Mount Hope Farm on Rt. 136 (Metacom Avenue) or Baypoint Inn and Conference Center off of Rt. 24 in Portsmouth.

--Shuttles will be provided from these locations from 5:30 am to 10:30 am and again from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Shuttles will run on a continuous loop during the times mentioned above. University employees are encouraged to carpool. Please allow yourself enough time to park at the location and ride a shuttle to campus.

--Inner Campus Shuttle Stops – Lot J, Recreation Center and Old Ferry Road at the Willow Gate

--Mount Hope Farm Shuttle Stop – Mount Hope Farm and in front of the Mail Center

--Baypoint Shuttle Stop – Baypoint Inn & Conference Center and in front of Mail Center

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

RWU DPS

The members of the Campus Campaign Committee would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s Employee Donor Appreciation Raffle. In addition, they would like to especially thank the generous donors who made the raffle possible.

Dinner for Two with Chef Bob
Donated by Chef Bob Lavoie and Bon Appetit
Winner: Lorraine Babcock

One Year Rec Center Membership and Personal Training Consultation
Donated by Dr. Mark Andreozzi and the Department of Athletics
Winner: Jerry Williams

Four Front Row Seats for the 2012 4th of July Parade in Bristol
Donated by Lisa Raiola
Winner: Tony Montefusco

Beautifully Hand-Woven Mittens Made from Upcycled Materials
Donated by Joyce Whetstone
Winner: Mike Massa

Two One Year Zip Car Memberships
Donated by Scott Yonan and the Office of Student Affairs
Winners: Amanda Marsili and Charles Trimbach

One Full Tuition Scholarship to Attend the RWU Girls’ Basketball Camp
Donated by Kelly Thompson and the Department of Athletics
Winner: Li-Ling Yang

A Twosome in the Women’s Basketball Golf Tournament
Donated by Kelly Thompson and the Department of Athletics
Winner: Cynthia Jones

Two Tickets to the Softball Olympic Occasion Breakfast
Donated by Joyce Maudie and the Department of Athletics
Winner: John Pacheco

Two Horseback Riding or Polo Lessons
Donated by Ted Torrey
Winner: Ellen Almeida

On July 2, 2012, the last and final raffle winner will be announced. The final prize is a coveted reserved parking space for one whole year. The parking space is generously donated every year by the Departments of Public Safety and Facilities Management. Please note the parking space is non-transferable.