Student Alumni Association
The Student Alumni Association (SAA) connects current students to over 145,000 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.
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Meet the Board
Katie Torlai ’25
President
Conor Battell ’26
Vice President
Kristen Hedworth ’25
Administration & Finance Chair
Sam Cantalupo ’26
Marketing & Communications Chair
Katie Tenebruso ’26
Alumni Relations Chair
Brian Gouvin ’26
Oozeball Chair
Katelyn Cirillo ’26
Outreach Chair
Kayla Bartolotta ’26
Homecoming Chair
Chloe Mason ’26
Spirit Chair
Ariana Johnston ’26
Appreciations Chair
Victoria Higgins ’25
Traditions Chair
Anna Flynn ’26
Training & Development Chair
Lexi Quan ’25
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Chair
Signature Events
SAA hosts several events each year: Nearly Naked Mile, the Student Alumni Networking Dinner, Rhody Alumni Mentoring Students (RAMS), and Oozeball.
1 of 4Oozeball 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 2023.
2 of 4Student 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 fall 2022 event.
3 of 4“Donate stuff, run in the buff!” The Nearly Naked Mile puts a twist on the typical clothing drive. Participants run nearly naked (or dressed in their best costumes) and each contribute at least two articles of clothing for the Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need (RICAN). View photos from the 2023 event.
4 of 4R.A.M.S. (Rhody Alumni Mentoring Students) provides an opportunity for students to network with experienced URI alumni working in a variety of fields, while enhancing their professional development skills through resume workshops, interview preparation, and more. View photos from the 2023 event.
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.