School of Architecture, Art & Historic Preservation Student Exhibition
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SAAHP Gallery
Exhibition of student work from the architecture study abroad program in Florence, Italy.
Alumni Wall Street Panel
4:00 pm
GSB 334
Join us for an alumni panel discussion on Wall Street. Panelists include William Geraghty ’78, Keith Mills ’88, both members of the Alumni Executive Council, and Erin McCarthy ’09, winner of the Wall Street Journal 2009 Student Achievement Award. They will discuss their career experiences and provide advice to students contemplating careers on Wall Street. The panel is hosted by the Student Chapter of the Financial Management Association and moderated by Dr. Michael Melton of the Gabelli School of Business. A reception will follow in the lobby of GSB
New Sailing Fleet Dedication & Alumni Reception
5:00 pm
Waterfront/Global Heritage Hall
Please join us as we dedicate a new fleet of boats for the RWU sailing team! Reception with the sailing team and alumni will follow in the Global Heritage Hall atrium
Registration
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Commons, Lower Level
Pick up the Schedule of Events for the weekend and register (if you haven't already).
Campus Recreation Center
Alumni can enjoy free workouts or a swim. Please sign in at the Fitness Center Desk
(see Homecoming Announcements for hours).
Class Reunion Reception for the Classes of 1979, 1989, and 1999
7:30 pm
Jacky's Galaxie
Bristol, RI 02809
Join your classmates for an evening of reminiscing and dinner.
Theater Production: One-Act Festival
8:00 pm
Performing Arts Center
Plays by Beckett, Gersternberg, Zagone, and Durang by Stage Company
To purchase tickets, please call the Box Office at (401)254-3666.
Casino Night
8:00 - 10:00 pm
Campus Recreation Center Fieldhouse
Come enjoy the excitement and the feel of a real casino without the worries of losing your shirt at our annual Casino Night! Gaming tables will include blackjack, roulette, Caribbean poker, and Texas Hold 'Em. Don't miss this opportunity to feel like a high roller or just come and join us for an evening of fun.
Midnight Madness
10:30 pm
Campus Recreation Center Gymnasium
Come out and show your Hawk Pride for RWU Athletics. Cheer on our winter sports teams at a night of high energy music, dancing, games, competitions and prizes. Midnight Madness is a night for students, family, friends and alumni to show their RWU spirit! Sponsored by the Campus Entertainment Network.
Alumni Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Alumni & Admissions Center lobby
School of Architecture, Art & Historic Preservation Student Exhibition
9:00 am - 9:30 pm
SAAHP Gallery
Exhibition of student work from the architecture study abroad program in Florence, Italy.
Alumni & Admissions Center Dedication and Cupola Society Recognition
9:30 am
Alumni are invited to stop by to help dedicate our new alumni home on campus!
*Please remember to bring your alumni memorabilia for the Alumni Time Capsule.
Tour of Campus
9:30 am
Departs from the Alumni & Admissions Center
Co-ed Soccer Alumni Game
10:00 am
Lower North Field
Soccer alumni from both the men's and women's programs kick off Homecoming Weekend.
GHH Workshop: The Design and Building Process
10:00 am
Global Heritage Hall, G108
Join the RWU project managers and alumni working for Shawmut Construction as they talk about their unique experiences in being involved with this project. Learn about the inspiration for the building, its unique attributes and state of the art technology.
Campus Bookstore Open
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Commons, Lower Level
Alumni will get a 10% discount off all alumni merchandise with coupon in your registration packet.
Campus Recreation Center
Alumni can enjoy free workouts or a swim. Please sign in at the Fitness Center Desk
(see Homecoming Announcements for hours).
Co-ed Alumni Softball Game
11:00 am
Paolino Field
Heritage Classrooms Workshops: Heritage Classrooms: African American Room (G106), Bristol Room (G108), Italian Room (G206), and Native American Room (G205)
11:00 am
Global Heritage Hall
Tour our heritage classrooms and experience the culture infused throughout the building. The individual artists who provided work for the African American Room, Bristol Room, Italian Room, and Native American Room will be present to discuss their work.
North Campus Residence Hall Grand Opening & Tours
11:00 am
North Campus Residence Hall
Join President Nirschel for the official ribbon cutting. A reception and student-led tours will take place in the Great Room.
Tour of Campus
11:00 am
Departs from the Alumni & Admissions Center
5K Race at Colt State Park
11:00 am
Race is open to RWU alums, parents, and friends.
Men's Rugby - RWU vs. Wheaton College
11:00 am
North Field
Root the Hawks to a win in their 25th anniversary year!
Alumni Student Leader Gathering Under the Tent
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Commons Quad
Were you an RA, OA or a member of the student senate or a campus organization? Get together with your friends and hear what the organizations are doing now.
Alumni Lunch Under the Tent
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Commons Quad
Class of 2009 Senior Class Gift Unveiling
11:30 am
Alumni & Admissions Center patio
Parents Association Meeting
11:30 am
Marine & Natural Sciences Building, Room 200
All parents are welcome to attend. We will be discussing the role of the Parents Association and the ways parents can become involved on campus! Bring your ideas to the meeting!
Tour of Campus
12:30 am
Departs from the Alumni & Admissions Center
Men's Soccer Game vs. Curry College
12:30 pm
Bayside Field
Cheer on the Hawks as they take on TCCC rival - Curry College
A moment of silence and flag-lowering ceremony will be observed before the start of the soccer game to honor U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Joseph D. Fortin '08, of St. Johnsbury, VT who was recently killed in Iraq, where he was stationed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
King & Queen Coronation:
Half-time of the Men's Soccer Game approximately 1:15 pm
Bayside Field
Share in the tradition of crowning the Homecoming King & Queen. Rain location is Campus Recreation Center Fieldhouse.
Heritage Classrooms Workshops: Heritage Classrooms: African American Room (G106), Bristol Room (G108), Italian Room (G206), and Native American Room (G205)
1:00 pm
Global Heritage Hall
Tour our heritage classrooms and experience the culture infused throughout the building. The individual artists who provided work for the African American Room, Bristol Room, Italian Room, and Native American Room will be present to discuss their work.
Open House at the new Career Exploration and Civic Engagement Building
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Located across the street from the Commons
Meet the staffs of the Career Center and the Feinstein Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement and tour our beautiful building. Enjoy complimentary beverages by the fireplace. Take a break, get warm, and relax.
Tips from Alumni - Experience Learning Outside of the Classroom
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Alumni & Admissions Center
Stop by and tell us your story! How did your internship or your community service experience help you to obtain your job or be successful in your career or graduate school? We would love to videotape you for our website, so current students can see the benefits of participating in these two great programs.
Swim Meet - RWU vs. Rensselear Polytechnic Institute
Campus Recreation Center Pool
Autumnfest
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
D'Angelo Common
Stop by our Autumn Festival with activities including pumpkin painting/carving, live music, puppet shows at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm, and other fun things to do. Enjoy candy apples and other tasty treats. The Multicultural Student Union's step show will highlight our Festival at 3:00 pm. Rain location is Campus Recreation Center Gymnasium.
Alumni Reception Under the Tent - Music, snacks and giveaways!
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Commons Quad
Visit the "Alumni Zone" in the Alumni Tent to reconnect with fellow alumni. We will raffle off a flat-screen television, a camcorder, and more!
Wrestling Teams Wrestle-Offs
2:00 pm
Campus Recreation Center Gymnasium
Women's Soccer Game vs. Curry College
3:00 pm
Bayside Field
Annual Alumni Reception
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Gillary's Tavern, Bristol
Join alumni, staff, and friends for an evening of fun and food.
Theater Production: One-Act Festival
8:00 pm
Performing Arts Center
Plays by Beckett, Gersternberg, Zagone, and Durang by Stage Company. To purchase tickets, please call the Box Office at (401)254-3666
Special Event : The Capitol Steps Comedy Show
9:00 pm
Campus Recreation Center Fieldhouse
Enjoy the political satire of The Capitol Steps. Tickets to the show are free. Space is limited
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Providence, RI
Busses departs from front of Campus Recreation Center at 7:00 am.
School of Architecture, Art & Historic Preservation Student Exhibition
9:00 am - 9:30 pm
SAAHP Gallery
Exhibition of student work from the architecture study abroad program in Florence, Italy.
President's Brunch
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Upper Dining Commons
Join President Nirschel, alumni, friends, family, and staff for a buffet brunch. Collect your final memories of the weekend!
Campus Bookstore Open
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Alumni will get a 10% discount off all alumni merchandise with coupon in your registration packet.
Campus Recreation Center
Alumni can enjoy free workouts or a swim. Please sign in at the Fitness Center Desk
(see Homecoming Announcements for hours).
Class Reunion Brunch for the Classes of 1968 through 1972
11:00 am
Meet at the Alumni & Admissions Center
ICC Flag Football Fall Classic
12:00 pm
Front Field
Support the current classes as they compete in this traditional flag football competition
The Alive Arts Series at RWU presents:
12:00 - 3:00 pm
The Performing Arts Center (free admission)
October String Fest: A festival of bluegrass, Brazilian, Cajun, and classical music for bowed and plucked strings. Featuring: The Pegheads - a Rhode Island bluegrass supergroup; Enigmatica - A mandolin octet playing baroque, Brazilian, and contemporary music; Magnolia - a Cajun music band; Mair & Martel - classical & Brazilian music for guitar & mandolin
Women's Rugby Semi-Finals vs. Babson College
1:00 pm
Lower North Field