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Questions? Please contact University Health Plans at info@univhealthplans.com or call 1-833-251-1145. |
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LEGO Exhibition at Selby Library Duration: Summer break Location: Selby Library Downtown Sarasota RVO is working alongside Selby Library to display YOUR LEGO CREATIONS in an exhibition that runs during the entirety of summer break. This serves as a way to give back to the community with a cool display of LEGOs as well as limit the stress of packing LEGOs during summer move out. The LEGOs will be kept in a locked glass display case and given back to you near the start of next semester. Fill out the form below to potentially get your LEGOs chosen and displayed. Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKMygN3HUzMG0UNY6HdaeDfFYOokjySczbXlqABZQM1a4axw/viewform?usp=header Contact: Jorja Henwood Jorja Henwood
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Happy Friday everyone! With the new Workday Student Hub up and running, I have finally been able to post the job listings for the Campus Activity Board and PreCollege Activities Assistant. These are both roles that work closely with me on planning and executing fun events and activities for students - one in the summer, the other during the academic year. The PreCollege Student Activities assistant is here during the entire PreCollege experience - hosting and preparing events, facilitating games and activities, and sharing your love of Ringling with prospective students. The ideal candidate for this role is creative, hardworking and adaptable - but also knows how to take initiative and work independently when necessary. I am looking to hire four Campus Activities Board (CAB) Event Managers to replace my incredible graduating seniors. These are the student leaders who throw weekly fun events during the academic year like Winter Formal, Murder Mystery Masquerades, MIRAGE Music Festival, and more! This role includes weekly General Body Meetings, office hours and one on ones, and is an amazing opportunity to see more of the kinds of events you enjoy on campus. If you are interested in either of these roles or would like to learn more, you can find them on the new "Student Careers" page on Workday. In order to find it, log in to your Workday account and enter "Student Careers" into the search bar and go to the landing page. From there, you hit "Find Student Jobs" and you should see all the amazing opportunities campus has to offer currently or for next school year. I am looking to hire for these roles as soon as possible, so don't delay applying! Ideally I would be able to hold interviews over the next week while everyone is still on campus. For any additional questions, please email sgallien@ringling.edu :)
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This is your opportunity to evaluate your primary Department Head or Program Director for the academic year 2025-2026. Follow this link to find the form in Faculty Central: This is an interactive form. Complete the form and click the Submit button. The objectives of this evaluation by faculty are:
The Department Heads and Program Directors will receive a summary of their rating and typed comments. The responses are anonymous. Questions may be directed to Karin Kiernan, 359-7537, kkiernan@ringling.edu Thank you for your participation, Tiffany Holmes |
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Campus medical services will be closing on Tuesday, May 5th at 4:30pm.
If you are enrolled in the on-campus delivery program with Walgreens, please pick up your prescription(s) before this time.
(Should your Walgreens prescription renew while on summer break, you may go to any Walgreens in your area to have your prescription filled. Please let them know that you have refills available at Walgreens Store #13578.)
____________________________________ While the on-campus clinic is closed, Ringling students may visit any Sarasota Memorial Urgent Care location below to meet with a physician free of charge.
You must show your Ringling ID and insurance card at all clinics.
Additional services provided may incur a cost, which you can discuss with the provider before proceeding.
All SMH Urgent Care Center locations are open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
St. Armands
500 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 952-4750
University Parkway
5360 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 917-1234
Stickney Point
6331 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 917-5678
Bee Ridge
5590 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 952-4950
Heritage Harbour
1040 River Heritage Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 917-6440
Venice
997 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 952-4250 South Venice
8431 Pointe Loop Drive, Venice, FL 34293
(941) 261-6800
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ATTENTION: This is a reminder that if you haven't picked up your packages and or letters from Mail Services that anything left here at the end of the semester Will BE RETURNED TO SENDER. So, it is important to fill out a mail forwarding form or send an email with your forwarding information to mailservices@ringling.edu. All forwarding will end July 1, 2024. Note that anything that comes in after that date will be accepted for returning students and returned to Sender for all graduates and non-returning student. Forwarding guidelines are listed below. If you have any questions please feel free to stop by the Mail Services window. We will be happy to assist you. Forwarding Mail The Ringling Mail Services will forward all first class, periodicals and USPS packages. Ringling College DOES
NOT FORWARD INTERNATIONAL MAIL. Private couriers such as UPS and
FedEx, DHL or Amazon Delivery do not have forwarding services. It is your
responsibility to contact your services providers with any change of
address.
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Ringling College Staff and Faculty, In preparation for the Spring 2026 student move out, multiple dumpsters will be placed at strategic locations around campus. As such, parking will be impacted in several locations starting tomorrow FRIDAY APRIL 24 through MAY 10, 2026. See attached map along with the Ringling Safe app for details. Click here to download the Ringling Safe App!! Please keep these parking limitations in mind when coming to campus for work or classes during this time frame. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
PARKING LOT AREAS IMPACTED: LOT 13, LOT 20, LOT 23, LOT 34, LOT 42
Sincerely, Office of Public Safety
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Spring 2026 The Student Health Center periodically asks students to complete a satisfaction survey regarding the services we provide. If you have interacted with medical services or the counseling center this spring semester, please take a few minutes to provide feedback via this anonymous survey.
*If a particular section does not apply to your experiences, please skip it.*
To open the survey, please click on the link below:
The survey will close on Wednesday, May 6th.
Thank you for your feedback; it is greatly appreciated! |
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Preparing for the end of the semester? Spring Cleaning? Have things you want to get rid of? Consider donating your items at one of the Donation Drive Pop-Ups! Donation Drive Pop-Up events: Monday 4/27 - Friday 5/1 1:30 am - 12:30 pm Outside of Cunniffe A donation bin will also be in student life from 4/27 - 5/8 if you are unable to donate at the events. Donations will go directly to community partners: Harvest House, Humane Society of Sarasota County, Turning Points of Manatee, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Accepted items: - Towels - Bed linens; bedding, blankets, pillows - Home goods like plates, cups, bowls, utensils, cooking items, etc. - Home decor; picture frames, lamps, small pieces of furniture - Hygiene items - Opened and Unopened - Cleaning products - Opened and Unopened - Clothing, Shoes, Accessories - School Supplies - Art Supplies More info on Ringlink: Donation Drive Pop-ups: https://ringling.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12405831
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Hey Seniors! Graduation is almost here! As the
big day approaches, we want to make sure you have everything you need to be
fully prepared. If you ordered your cap and gown
through the Bookstore, they are now ready for pickup! Be sure you stop by as
soon as possible. While you???re there, don???t miss their Grad Appreciation Day
Sale on Thursday, April 23rd, from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. This is the perfect
opportunity to pick up some Ringling clothing, diploma frames, and gifts to
showcase your accomplishments and memories. If you missed the original cap and
gown order and reached out to commencement@ringling.edu,
your cap and gown are ready for you to pick up on the 2nd floor of
Ulla Searing in the Student Life suite, Monday-Friday between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. We are also happy to share that
cords and stoles have arrived! Please come by the 2nd floor of Ulla
Searing in the Student Life suite, Monday-Friday between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm to pick
yours up. Finally, don???t forget to pick up
your Commencement tickets from Student Life; these are required for entry, so
be sure to check that off your list! We???re so proud of everything you???ve
achieved and can???t wait to celebrate this moment with you! |
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Faculty Workshop: Build Your Own Teaching Tools with AI Coding Agents There might actually be one good use for AI: it's gotten so good at writing computer code that all of us can make our own apps and software tools without any coding experience. This capability unlocks all kinds of exciting possibilities for our faculty and students. On Friday, May 15th we're going to run a workshop for faculty who want hands-on experience with using programs like ChatGPT and Claude Code to make personalized software for themselves or their classes. Collaborate with your colleagues to identify challenges and opportunities in your teaching and learning practice that a custom app might make easier, more engaging, or more fun. Faculty already using AI coding agents will share the tools they've built to help them augment their courses, automate tedious tasks, and create new learning experiences for students. In just a few hours, create something cool and useful specifically for your teaching practice like:
No previous experience with coding or software development of any kind is needed. All participants will receive free subscriptions to Claude Pro for use during the summer break. The workshop will be from 9am to 2pm with lunch provided on Friday, May 15th. Interested? Sign up here https://forms.gle/1ARrRfkRfxW2mVCVA Questions? Reach out to Rick Dakan rdakan@c.ringling.edu or Iva Petkova ipetkova@c.ringling.edu |
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We want to make you aware of when your access to Information Technology resources will end. It is important that you take action to backup your data before your access is removed. Please verify your device checkouts before any graduation-related account or device-management changes begin. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Institutional Technology by emailing support@ringling.edu. New Graduates: Please Review This Information Carefully and Plan Ahead Action Required! Services will end for new graduates on June 1, 2026 including:
Please back up any resources you wish to keep to an external source of your choice prior to this June 1, 2026 transition date. See it.ringling.edu/alumni for further details. If you have any questions about these transition dates and processes, please feel free to contact our Helpdesk by calling 941-359-7633 or send an email to support@ringling.edu. Sincerely, Institutional Technology
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We want to make you aware of the important dates for summer maintenance affecting all students and faculty for 2026. Academic labs will close at the end of the spring semester. If you need access to a lab workstation after the semester ends, please plan to use the Library???s open labs which will be available during their posted summer hours. Spring Resources EXPIRE on June 1, 2026 for all students and faculty
Please back up any resources you wish to keep to an external source of your choice prior to this date. If you have any questions about these transition dates and processes, please feel free to contact our Helpdesk by calling 941-359-7633 or send an email to support@ringling.edu. Sincerely, Institutional Technology |
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ATTENTION Ringling College Mail Services has teamed up with the UPS Store to help make move out and shipping more convenient. The UPS Store will be on campus April 30th, May 1st, 4th, and 5th (Hours will be limited, please see below for details.) They will be located in the lobby of Goldstein Hall North near the Mail Services Window. Boxes and shipping supplies can be purchased from the UPS Store if needed. Students will need a credit or debit card to ship any items. If you have any questions regarding shipping please stop by Mail Services. Someone will be happy to assist you. Also, as a reminder please take the time to check you student mailbox prior to leaving as you may have important mail that you were not expecting.
UPS Store Hours on Campus Thursday, April 30th: 10:00 - 1:00 Friday, May 1st: 10:00 - 1:00 Monday, May 4th: 10:00 - 1:00 Tuesday, May 5th: 10:00 - 1:00
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Preparing for move-out? Have things you're getting rid of? Or items you???d like to swap?
Consider participating in the annual Swap & Donation Drive or donating your items at one of the Donation Drive Pop-Ups! Each student who donates items to the donation drive will receive a raffle ticket. Tickets will be drawn for prizes at the final Swap event on Saturday, 5/2. Limit one ticket per person.
3rd Annual Swap & Donation Drive events:
Wednesday, 4/29 | 6:30???8:30 PM | Scott Plaza
&
Saturday, 5/2 | 11:00 AM???1:00 PM | Scott Plaza
The Swaps are money-free gatherings where those participating can exchange gently used items such as clothing, art supplies, plants, and more. Selling items or exchanging money is prohibited at this event.
To register to participate in the Swap and reserve a table please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLNRFkqit4i_e13Bou_tgZB1l8b_GXSUSYFEhY00DpUPpEWg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Can???t attend either Swap & Donation Drive event?
Stop by one of the Donation Drive Pop-Ups
Everyday from 4/27 - 5/1 outside of Cunniffe from 11:30 AM???12:30 PM.
A donation bin will also be in the Student Life suite located on the second floor of Ulla Searing Student Center from 4/27 - 5/8 if you are unable to donate at the events.
All Donations will go directly to community partners: Harvest House, Humane Society of Sarasota County, Turning Points of Manatee, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
Accepted items: - Towels
- Bed linens; bedding, blankets, pillows
- Home goods like plates, cups, bowls, utensils, cooking items, etc.
- Home decor; picture frames, lamps, small pieces of furniture
- Hygiene items - Opened and Unopened
- Cleaning products - Opened and Unopened
- Clothing, Shoes, Accessories
- School Supplies
- Art Supplies
More info on Ringlink:
Donation Drive Pop-ups: https://ringling.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12405831
Swap & Donation Drive events: https://ringling.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12409543
Questions? Email volunteerism@ringling.edu |
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Once again, Ringling College students are invited to participate in summer workshops at the Institute of Creativity and Innovation in Xiamen, China. Details are attached and below.
Duration: June 29 to July 17, 2026 [2-3 weeks, exact dates vary by workshop] Location: Institute of Creativity and Innovation, Xiamen University Language: English Fee: Tuition is waived, and students are responsible for the costs of accommodation, living expenses, insurance, and international travel, etc. Application Deadline: April 28, 2026 Application Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2YxjPwEMhQ Past Events: https://ici.xmu.edu.cn/en/info/1088/6479.htm https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/aQroRGiTeP8QltKkTDNAzg Campus Life: https://ici.xmu.edu.cn/en/Campus_Life/Library_Sources.htm
Please contact Amy Pettengill, apetteng@ringling.edu if interested. |
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We are pleased to announce two important updates to the college's Attendance Policy, effective August 1, 2026. These changes are the direct result of thoughtful advocacy by our Student Government officers, whose commitment to student well-being and academic success brought these issues to the attention of Academic Affairs. We are grateful for their partnership and continued engagement in shaping institutional policy. While this is the current agreement reached between the Student Body and The Office of Academic Affairs, the Student Government Association will continue to work to recommend improvements to this policy to ensure it is working for both the faculty as well as the student body. First, faculty members may not penalize students for an unexcused absence in a course that meets once per week, provided it is the student's first absence in that course. Courses that meet only once a week represent a significant block of instructional time, and this update ensures that students are afforded a reasonable measure of flexibility in unforeseen circumstances without academic penalty. Second, we have updated the grade penalties for multiple absences. See below: Attendance Policy Determined by Faculty of Record At the determination of the Faculty of Record, other absences can carry a grade penalty on the final grade percentage up to: For courses that meet twice a week:
For courses that meet once a week:
Third, we wish to formally acknowledge the role of the Fundamental Alterations to Curriculum Committee in the attendance policy process. This Committee serves as the designated body for reviewing requests related to "exceptional circumstances" under the attendance policy. Students with situations that may warrant an exception to standard attendance requirements are encouraged to first discuss the matter with their Academic Advisor and then submit a formal request via the VPAA@ringling.edu email address, copying their Academic Advisor. Full details of the updated policy will be available in the 2026-2027 Academic Catalog and the Student Handbook in August. Thank you all for your continued commitment to a supportive and academically rigorous campus environment. _______________________________________
Tiffany Holmes, PhD |
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Rising
Seniors (students who are currently Juniors) may check out up to five books from the Goldstein Library for the entire
summer. Students
must specifically request summer-long checkout at the
circulation desk when checking out the selected books. Students may also renew (at the circulation desk!) any books
already checked out to them and request summer-long checkout. Only
books are available for summer checkout. Magazines, DVDs and other items do not
qualify. Books checked out for the summer will be due back one week after classes resume in the fall. Enjoy your summer reading!
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--- A message from Facilities Operations: Hi everyone, We wanted to share a quick and friendly update on several campus improvement projects that are currently underway or starting soon. Here's what's happening around campus: Ulla Searing Student Center Lobby Ulla Searing Community and Connections Hub Larry R. Thompson Academic Center We'll continue to keep you updated as these and other projects progress throughout the year. Thanks for your patience and support as we work to enhance our campus spaces. Warm regards, Facilities Operations |
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Greetings! As we approach Commencement on May 7, 2026, I am pleased to share the selections of the Commencement Speaker, Student Commencement Speaker and National Anthem Singer. Commencement Speaker - Ray Dillman Ray Dillman
studied at Ringling College of Art and Design before launching his career at a
full-service Tampa advertising agency. Over the next eight years, he advanced
through several Tampa Bay agencies as Art Director and Associate Creative
Director, including a year running his own shop, which was acquired by Louis
Benito Advertising. A headhunter
brought Dillman to The Leo Burnett Company in Chicago, where he rose from
Associate Creative Director on accounts including Oldsmobile, Tropicana, and
Philip Morris to a posting on Burnett's International Task Force. From 1987 to
1991, he served as Creative Director in Frankfurt, London, Paris, and Tokyo,
leading teams and overseeing the cultural adaptation of campaigns???shepherding
projects from pre-production through large-scale shoots in locations as varied
as Morocco, Algeria, and Los Angeles. In 1991, Dillman
transitioned to commercial film directing, building his career across several
production companies before winning an Emmy Award for Commercial of the Year in
1999. In 2005, he joined the blue-chip roster at MJZ Film Productions in Los
Angeles, specializing in dialogue-driven storytelling. Dillman and his
wife founded Confiscated Film in 1993, which remains his primary banner today.
The company produced Getting to The Nutcracker (2014), directed by his
wife Serene Meshel-Dillman, which earned a Grand Jury Prize, two Best
Documentary Feature awards, and a selection for New York's First Time Fest.
Subsequent projects include The 5th Dementia (2019) and the documentary
series Take Me Out Feet First (2024), exploring medical aid in dying. He is currently in
post-production on Black on the Bike, a documentary about African
American men and women in amateur and professional cycling, which will include
profiles of USA Cycling Olympians and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay ??? the
first Black African to win a Grand Tour stage and a three-time Tour de France
stage winner. In 2021, Dillman was appointed to the Board of Trustees at Ringling College, an honor he counts among the most meaningful of his career. He and his family live in Pacific Palisades, California, with annual time on Nantucket Island. Student Commencement Speaker - Ruby Jo Hatlevig Ruby Jo Hatlevig is an illustrator and creative businessperson from Stow, Massachusetts, graduating with an emphasis in Visual Development and a minor in Business of Art and Design. She aims to work with small studios in both pre-production and marketing, along with pursuing arts education for children and adults. During her time at Ringling College, Ruby Jo served three years as both an Orientation Leader and Student Ambassador, and her final year as the Student Government representative of The Horror Society. Always one to stay involved, she was often seen volunteering in a princess dress with the Ringling Royals, or jazz and swing-dancing with the College???s Dance Tam. She is proud to have served in the exhibition of Roots & Resilience: Art for Change as an Events and Programming Associate, and of working with the independent animation studio Lumifox Productions as the company???s first intern. National Anthem Singer - Chloe Zheng Chloe Zheng is graduating from the Computer Animation major. She is passionate about creating meaningful works of art and helping people, and she has enjoyed supporting non-profit organizations, including contributing to the Women's Resource Center's social media campaign and producing a short film to promote Girls, Inc. During her time at Ringling, she served as a dedicated Lazarus Scholar and volunteer for four years, a Resident Assistant for two years, and a Student Ambassador for three years. She received the Outstanding Service Award for her leadership and dedication to the campus community, and two of her artworks received the Best of Ringling Award. After graduation, Chloe hopes to pursue a career as a CG lighting artist in the animation industry. She is honored to perform the national anthem for this year's ceremony.
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As part of our DEEP workshop series, we are having a panel featuring neurodivergent students who will share their experiences (including how they learn and navigate campus life) this Friday, April 10 at 11:30am-12:20pm in the AC Auditorium. In those conversations, students expressed a strong interest in also hearing from faculty and staff who identify as neurodivergent. They shared that seeing and learning from professionals with lived experience would be both meaningful and motivating. With that in mind, I am reaching out to explore interest in a potential faculty/staff panel on neurodivergence, to be scheduled based on participants??? availability sometime in Fall 2026. Participation is completely voluntary, and the panel would be structured to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and respected in how they choose to share their experiences. If you identify as neurodivergent and might be open to participating, please feel free to reach out to me directly at ehaskoll@ringling.edu. I am happy to share more details and answer any questions. Thank you for considering this opportunity and for helping us continue meaningful conversations around neurodiversity and inclusion. Dr. Elcin Haskollar Associate Dean for Student Success
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Graduating Seniors: The countdown to Commencement is
on, and it???s time to get your tickets!! Commencement ticket pickup is
happening now! Drop by the Student Life suite on the 2nd floor of
Ulla Searing Monday-Friday between 11:00am-4:00pm to get your tickets. Don???t wait until the last minute,
last pick up for tickets will be Monday, May 4th. If you have any
Commencement questions, please email commencement@ringling.edu. We can???t wait to celebrate you and
all you???ve accomplished!
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