Digital signage at URI provides a dynamic way to share announcements, events, and promotions with the university community. Available to all URI community members, this free promotional service allows you to submit eye-catching content for display on digital screens across campus. Whether you’re advertising an event, highlighting an initiative, or sharing important information, digital signage ensures your message reaches a wide audience.

Executive Lead

Chris Robadue

Technical Lead

Chris Robadue
chrisrobadue@uri.edu

Support Team

Distributed IT

Interested in your department/office joining the URI Digital Signage Network?

We welcome new additions to the Poppulo campus-wide Digital Signage system. The software can be utilized for both static and interactive touch-screen designs. Digital signage support is offered in selecting hardware, system configuration, screen design, and screen management. Contact us for further details on the software licensing costs and steps to get started.

 About the Service:

Features

  • Campus-Wide Visibility – Display content on digital screens across multiple locations
  • Image and Video Support – Submit high-quality graphics or videos for maximum engagement.
  • Flexible Scheduling – Set start and end dates for your content to ensure timely promotion.
  • Custom Department Screens – Departments can enroll in the Digital Signage Network for personalized screen management.

Content Submission

Promoting URI related events and material on the digital signage network is a free service available to all members of the university community. Follow these steps to submit your content:

Prepare Your Content

  • Design an engaging visual with key details about your event, initiative, or organization.
  • Keep messaging concise and consider including a website link or QR code for more information.
  • Use high-resolution images for optimal display quality.

Accepted File Formats: jpg, gif, png, pdf

Recommended Image Sizes:

  • Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) – 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Portrait Orientation – 890 x 1152 pixels

Submit Your Content

  • Online Submission: Upload your file via the Digital Signage Online Submission Request.
  • Email Submission: Send your finalized file as an attachment to digitalscreens@etal.uri.edu.
    • Include the start and end dates for display.
    • Specify if the content should appear in a particular building or at specific times.
    • Default scheduling will display content as widely as possible.
    • Content submissions require 1-2 business days for processing before they appear on the screens.

Submit Video Content

  • Use a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for best results.
  • Preferred formats: mp4, mov, avi, wmv.
  • Recommended length: 10 to 30 seconds.
  • Files larger than 25MB should be sent via Google Drive, Dropbox, or other file-sharing services.

Join the System

Adding a Digital Screen to Your Department

  • Support is available for hardware selection, system configuration, screen design, and management.
  • For more details, contact Chris Robadue, Digital Signage Developer, at chrisrobadue@uri.edu.
  • Departments can enroll in the URI Digital Signage Network during Summer and Winter intersessions.

Support & Training

For assistance with your Poppulo user account, the content management platform, or your cloud file storage access, please contact Chris Robadue, Digital Signage Developer, at chrisrobadue@uri.edu.

To report a local service outage, please contact your department’s IT Staff for hardware and technical support.

Software training, how-to videos, webinars, and a knowledge base are all available online at the Poppulo Digital Signage community website.

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LibreChat is a pilot program making generative AI easy and accessible for the URI community. Whether you’re brainstorming, creating content, or simplifying tasks, LibreChat brings powerful AI tools together in one easy-to-use platform.

You can choose from a variety of large language models – tailored for everything from creative projects to data analysis to idea exploration.

Want to try LibreChat? If you’re not already enrolled, you can request access using the steps outlined in the Access tab on this page.

Executive Lead

Karen Lokey

Technical Lead

Chi Shen
cshen@uri.edu

Support Team

ITS Innovation

About the Service:

Features

  • Easy to Use: The platform is designed to be simple and straightforward, so anyone can start using generative AI without needing technical skills.
  • Multiple AI Options: You can pick from different top AI tools, like those from OpenAI, depending on what you need—whether it’s writing help, creativity, or research.
  • Personalized Experience: Adjust settings and add features to make LibreChat work the way you want.

Access

Requesting Access:

  • To join the pilot of LibreChat, submit an access request:
    • Visit the Access Request Page.
    • Click “Continue” and provide a brief justification for your use of LibreChat (e.g., “As faculty, I plan to explore how to use it to __________.”).

Login Instructions:

  • Once approved, you will receive an email confirmation.
  • Access LibreChat through this link or by selecting the LibreChat tile on the MyApps portal.

Secure Access:

  • Use your URI Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials to log in.
  • For added security, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required to verify your identity.

Support & Training

Resources:

  • LibreChat User Guide: Learn how to use LibreChat effectively.
  • Model Suggestions by Task: Based on feedback from other higher education institutions, these are recommended starting points for common tasks. Explore the options and choose whichever model might be most helpful for your specific needs. (Current as of June 9, 2025)