Student Alumni Association

For More Information

Kassie Patatanes
Program Manager
401.874.5573
kpatatanes@uri.edu

Juan Loayza-Miranda
Graduate Assistant
401.874.5295
juanloayza1@uri.edu

Student Alumni Association
General information
urisaa@etal.uri.edu

Student Alumni Association Networking Dinner 2019

The Student Alumni Association (SAA) connects current students to over 140,000 alumni. SAA allows students to meet a diverse group of members from various class years and colleges, connect with alumni, and develop leadership and event-planning skills.

Benefits of SAA

  • Participate in fun events like Ooozeball, Nearly Naked Mile, the Student Alumni Networking Dinner, and more.
  • Start building your network before you leave URI.
  • Develop resume-worthy skills.
  • Be part of an amazing community.

#RamsForever

Meet the Board

  • Kyersten Frabizio '24

    Kyersten Frabizio ’23

    President

  • Ana Duke '24

    Ana Duke ’23

    Vice President

  • Jay Spalding ’23

    Administration and Finance

  • Madison Stacey '25

    Madison Stacey ’25

    Marketing and Communications Chair

  • Conor Battell '26

    Conor Battell ’26

    Outreach Chair

  • Katie Torlai '25

    Katie Torlai ’25

    OOzeball Chair

  • Katie Tenebrusco '26

    Katie Tenebrusco ’26

    Spirit Chair

  • Kayla Bartolotta '26

    Kayla Bartolotta ’26

    Homecoming Chair

  • Shelby Lefoley '25

    Shelby Lefoley ’25

    Training, Development and Alumni Relations

  • Garrett Acuna '24

    Garrett Acuna ’24

    Appreciation and Traditions Chair

Signature Events

SAA hosts several events each year: Nearly Naked Mile, two Student Alumni Networking Dinners, and Oozeball.

  • 1 of 3

    Oozeball is an incredibly messy single-elimination volleyball tournament played in nearly a foot of mud. Mix in some great music, a mud-thirsty mob of students, and spectators screaming for the teams to get down and dirty, and you’ve got the filthiest tradition at URI! View photos from Oozeball 2022.

  • 2 of 3

    Student Alumni Networking Dinners are held annually by the SAA. Students have an opportunity to network with experienced alumni in a roundtable fashion while learning about post-URI work and life experiences. It’s kind of like speed dating…but networking…and in a group! View photos from the Spring 2022 event.

  • 3 of 3

    “Donate stuff, run in the buff!” The Nearly Naked Mile run demonstrates the challenges faced by more than 4,000 homeless people across Rhode Island who do not have appropriate clothing for the fall and winter. Participants are asked to bring new or gently used clothing to be donated to a local shelter.

Be Rhody the Ram

Rhody is always the life of the party, and SAA students have the unique opportunity to be Rhody the Ram! This is a paid position open to current students. Applications are available on Handshake prior to the start of each semester.

About SAA Membership

The Student Alumni Association is an unfunded Student Senate-recognized student organization sponsored by the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement. Membership is open at the beginning of each semester.

Member Expectations

SAA members must meet minimum attendance and participation requirements as outlined by the SAA board at the start of each semester. Expectations include:

  • Participate in general meetings
  • Maintain active status
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.5+ and be in good standing
  • Behave professionally and responsibly whenever representing SAA
  • Be flexible and willing to assist with programs and activities
  • Support and endorse all SAA programs on social media and by word of mouth
  • Assist with recruiting and welcoming new members

The Student Alumni Association is not taking new member applications at this time. Please check again at the beginning of next semester.