Campus Life
There are 19 varsity sports, 6 in the fall, 6 in the winter, and 7 in the spring. RIC is primarily a commuter school; its six residence halls house 1194 students.
Student activities and clubs on campus are governed and funded by Student Community Government, Inc., a semi-autonomous organization financed by the college's student activity fee, consisting of an executive board, parliament, and several committees. Notable amongst several dozen organizations is the campus radio station, WXIN (FM), which has been on air since 1979, and the Anchor newspaper, a weekly student-run and operated paper published since 1928.
Other active clubs on campus include Rhode Island College Ice Hockey, Rhode Island College Programming, Students for Justice in Palestine, Future Elementary Education Teachers, Biology Club, Organization of African Students and Professionals in the Americas, Harambee, Anchormen Rugby, Anchorwomen Rugby, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Latin American Student Organization, NSSLHA, Anchor TV, Rhode Island College Ballroom Dance Club, and the English Club. As of September 2009, there are 71 clubs on campus considered "active" by Student Community Government, Inc.
A new $30 million, energy efficient, LEED-certified residence hall (simply called "New Residence Hall" for now) opened for the fall semester of 2007. The 125,000-square-foot (11,600 m2) building expanded the institution's existing housing capacity by 44%.
RIC also has a Campus Ministry in the lower level of Donovan Dining Center, next door to the Unity Center. The ministry is non-denominational with many religions, ethnic groups, and academic concentrations represented.
The college's Music, Theatre and Dance department has a strong presence on campus. Tickets to performances are offered to students at a discounted rate.
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