Events Open to the Public
51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers numerous events throughout the year for the public to enjoy. Our well-known performing arts program brings music, theatre, and dance performances of the highest quality, and our Bannister Gallery features exhibitions by local, regional and international artists. We also hold conferences, programs, and of course admissions events, intended for the public. For athletics matches please view .
Mahler Ryder: Interrupted Inheritance
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- Bannister Gallery in Roberts Hall
This exhibition presents the work of Mahler B. Ryder alongside reflections by his daughter, Ulli K. Ryder, in a dialogue between visual and written expression, between parent and child, and between the living and the dead. Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, November 12, from 4-7 PM in Bannister Gallery.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø World Languages Education Fall Workshop
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Join us for "Embracing our students' languages: resisting ideocide" by Dr. Noelia Sánchez-Walker, Yale University.
Apply to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for Free Day - Online Event
- Apply Online
One Day Only – Monday, November 16, 2026! Join students from across Rhode Island on November 16 and apply free to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø!
Why Do 70% of Americans Think We’re Going in the Wrong Direction?
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This free Presidential Forum, presented by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and Ocean State Media, will explore higher education, the news media, and the crisis of public trust.
Nursing RN to BSN Virtual Info Session – November
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- Virtual / Online
Join us to find out if our RN to BSN program is the right fit for you. Earn your bachelor's degree on a path built for working nurses, and open the door to new roles, leadership opportunities, and career growth.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!
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- Various times
- Helen Forman Theater
November 18-21 at 7:30pm and November 21-22 at 1:00pm
Grad Studies Expo
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Advance Your Career with a Grad Degree from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø! Explore our graduate programs, connect with faculty and career experts, and get valuable firsthand insights into graduate study at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Receive a $50 application fee waiver!
BPS Virtual Info Session – Nov
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- Virtual / Online
Join us to find out if 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) program is the right fit for you. Finish your bachelor's degree in a flexible, fully online format built for adult learners.
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Wind Ensemble presents "The American Experience"
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The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Wind Ensemble and Joseph Foley Music Director presents "The American Experience", an evening of inspiring works for the Wind Band.