Homecoming Events

Thursday, October 2, 2008

FSEHD Reception

4 – 6 p.m. - Sapinsley Auditorium
RIC Education alumni in partnership with FSEHD sponsor reception honoring education alumni who have been recognized for their professional accomplishments this past year.

Baby Boomers Networking Event

5 – 7 p.m. - AQUA at the Providence Marriott Downtown
Baby Boomers (Classes 1967-85) Kick Off Homecoming with this networking event. Open to all alumni. $15 – Appetizers & Cash Bar

Friday, October 3, 2008

Focus Groups

Noon – 2 p.m. - Alumni Lounge
Alumni Needed for Focus Groups
The Alumni Association, the Office of Continuing Education and the American Democracy Project at Rhode Island College are collaborating to create continuing education workshops, a program series, and opportunities for alumni to work with our students. This intergenerational project is designed to encourage life-long learning opportunities and to harness the energy and talents of “The Greatest Generation” and “Baby Boomers” in meaningful community engagement. We would love to hear your ideas. Join us for lunch and discussion.

Class of 1959 Golden Anniversary

5 – 7 p.m. - President’s House
Class of 1959 kicks-off their Golden Anniversary Celebration
Separate invitation mailed to class members.

Class of 1963 45th Reunion

6 p.m. - Waterplace Restaurant
Class of 1963 celebrates their 45th reunion.
Separate invitation mailed to class members.

Behind the Scenes of “Family Guy”

8 p.m. - Sapinsley Hall
Behind the Scenes of “Family Guy” with Mike Henry, Supervising producer and voice actor of Cleveland, Herbert the Old Man, and other characters

Students: Pick up your one FREE ticket at the Student Union Welcome & Information Center. Only students with tickets are guaranteed admission. All students who pickup tickets prior to September 26 will be entered into a drawing to win FREE dinner with Mike Henry!

Alumni: Reserve your one FREE ticket by responding to the Homecoming mailing or online.

Tickets will be available for pickup at the event. Additional tickets can be bought for $10 at the Welcome & Information Center or the RIC Box Office in Roberts Hall.

For more information, contact Student Activities at 456-8034 or activities@ric.edu.

Arrangement for the appearance of Mike Henry made through Greater Talent Network, Inc., NY, NY.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Visit the homecoming tent on the Mall for updates on events, to pick up reserved barbecue tickets, and to register for the FREE raffle

5K Run

9 a.m. - 5K Run
Report to Mall
Pre-Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. at Mall.
Registered runners report by 8:45 a.m.

Cash prizes will be awarded.

All entries receive shirt. Course accurately measured by Ray Nelson ’69. Timing Meredith Nelson ’65 of +ORGANIZATION PLUS+Road Race Management Services. Pre-entries: $15 on line; $17 by mail, $20 day of race. To register visit www.NeedToRace.com

Breakfast with President Nancy Carriuolo

9 a.m. - Donovan Dining Center
Parents and students are invited to a breakfast with President Nancy Carriuolo.
$5 per person. Students may use meal points. Seating limited.

Nursing Alumni Reunion Breakfast

9 a.m. to Noon - Fogarty Life Science
Annual Nursing Alumni Reunion Breakfast and earn CEUs while networking. Visit the “Teddy Bear Clinic”, informal sharing time and professional updates. Refreshments served. Postcards sent to all nursing alumni regarding CEUs. Call 401-456-8014.

Homecoming Events

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Homecoming Events on the Quad

• Craft tent
• Used Books sale
• Fall Fun Activity
• Tables run by Rhode Island College students
• Pumpkin painting
• caramel apples
• interactive crafts
• Dance Dance Revolution
• Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course
• Rock Wall
• Bouncy Bounce
• Human Foosball
• and more!

Henry Barnard School Family Fun Day

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Henry Barnard School Parents Association sponsor family fun day Field behind HBS Co-sponsored by the RIC Cooperative Preschool.

Admissions Office Information Session

10:15 a.m. - Student Union 307
Admissions Office will host an information session for high school students, followed by tour, Call Admissions office to register: 401-456-8234

RIC Chorus and Wind Ensemble Family Concert

11:00 a.m. - Sapinsley Hall, Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts
RIC Chorus and Wind Ensemble Family Concert under the direction of Teresa Coffman and Rob Franzblau, assistant professors of music, theatre, and dance. More than 60 students will perform a “Family Concert” for audiences of all ages; interactive, entertaining with lots of variety.

RIC Oral History Presentation

11 a.m. - Fortes Room, Adams library
RIC Oral History Presentation
The Move to Mt. Pleasant Based on interviews with students, faculty, and administrators. Memories of the College’s move from the downtown campus to Mt. Pleasant will be shared.

Barbecue on the Quad

Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Barbecue on the Quad. No charge if you pre-register. Join us for an old fashioned cookout. Great occasion to socialize. Entertainment during lunch.

Men’s Soccer vs. Western Connecticut

1 p.m. - Soccer Field
Men’s Soccer vs. Western Connecticut Little East Conference – stop by for a great game. No admission charge

WHAT CHEER? BRIGADE

1:30 p.m. - Quad
The WHAT CHEER? BRIGADE is a rowdy misfit 19-piece roving brass band from Providence, RI. Mobile party with a taste of Bollywood, the Balkans, New Orleans, Samba, and Hip Hop. With no singer and zero amplification, some call the band’s sound Luddite Hardcore—proof that loud music doesn’t need electricity. The Brigade defies categorization, appealing equally to punks and farmers, old and young.

Dedication in Memory of Ridgeway Shinn

2:30 p.m. - History Classroom 207, Gaige Hall
Dedication in memory of Ridgeway Shinn, Professor Emeritus

Afternoon Tea at the President’s House

3 – 4:30 p.m.
Alumni and friends are invited to meet Dr. Nancy Carriuolo, the college’s 9th President.

Athletic Reception

5:30 p.m. - Murray Center

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction & Dinner

6:30 p.m. - Donovan Dining Center
10th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction & Dinner