Campus Information
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School Website:
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University of Rhode Island
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Address:
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 02881
USA
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Phone Numbers:
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Office: (401) 874-1000
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Public/Private:
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Public |
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Commuter Campus?
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No
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Enrollment:
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Undergraduate:
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12000 |
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Graduate:
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3000 |
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Jewish Enrollment:
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Undergraduate:
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1000 |
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Graduate:
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100 |
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Approximate number of Jewish Studies courses:
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4 |
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Jewish Studies Major or Minor:
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Other |
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University has program in Israel:
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No
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Religious Services:
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On Campus,Off Campus |
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Kosher Food Available on Campus:
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Yes
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US Region:
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Northeast |
Hillel Information
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Hillel Name:
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University of Rhode Island Hillel
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Hillel Website:
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University of Rhode Island Hillel
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Hillel Campus Address:
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6 Fraternity Circle
Kingston, RI 02881
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Phone Numbers:
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Office: (401) 874-2740
Office Fax: (401) 874-2136 |
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This Hillel has its own building:
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Yes
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Hillel Staff:
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Ms. Amy Olson
Executive Director
amyolson@mail.uri.edu
Office Phone: (401) 874-2740
Office Fax: (401) 874-2136
Nate DeGroot
Rabbinic Intern
nate.degroot@gmail.com
Joie Magnone
Director of Programming & Engagement
joie_schwartz@mail.uri.edu
Office Phone: (401) 874-2740
Office Fax: (401) 874-2136
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The following groups offer activities on this campus:
Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Fraternity and Foundation
College Democrats of America (CDA)
College Republican National Committee (CRNC)
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority
Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity
Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) Fraternity and Foundation
Hillel offers activities in the following areas and for these groups:Birthright Israel Alumni
Campus leaders
Campus-wide activities/traditions
Career/Internships
Community service/social action
Dorm/residential halls
First-year students
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Greeks
Holocaust
Israel
Jewish Holidays
Jewish learning/education
Multiculturalism
Off-campus housing
Hillel offers the following religious services:Pluralistic/Combined minyan
Kosher meals are offered:Shabbat and Holidays
Campus Profile:URI Hillel has grown tremendously in the last few years and in January 2010 opened the Norman M. Fain Hillel Center, a 5000 square foot facility in the heart of the University's residence hall area. Students come from a variety of Jewish backgrounds, mostly Reform, Conservative and Secular. The campus is laid-back and students are mainly interested in social activities and community service. Although there is no kosher dining plan on campus, Hillel serves regular Friday night dinners and sponsors many other food-related activities. All students welcome and encouraged to get involved and share their ideas. URI Hillel facilitates student trips to Israel through Taglit Birthright Israel. URI Hillel also sponsors alternative winter and spring break programs and in the last several years has sent groups to New Orleans, Los Angeles and Joplin, MO.