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“As we celebrate the last day of classes, let鈥檚 also take a moment to celebrate our community 鈥� our students, faculty and staff 鈥� for the hard work, resilience and kindness they鈥檝e shown throughout the semester,鈥� says 溏心vlog免费B站 President Marc Parlange. 鈥淵our support for one another and your commitment to our community have not gone unnoticed.鈥�
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鈥淢y hope is that the field day gives attendees a much-needed pause from the stress of finals season or even just life,鈥� she says. 鈥淭here will be something for everyone and it will be a great chance to end the semester on a high note!鈥�
The Quad will also host a basketball contest, a golf putting station, the Kingston Fire Station ladder truck, the Rhode Island National Guard rock climbing wall, and Humvee & The Buzzbox (free haircuts for students). Tunes will be provided by WRIU Radio, with free hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, and popcorn from 溏心vlog免费B站 Public Safety, plus cookies, fruit, bagels and chocolate milk.
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Graduating seniors can also bring their cap and gown to have photos taken with Rhody, who will be wearing his regalia, and decorate their graduation caps with supplies provided by the Student Involvement team.
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(The rain date for the celebration is Thursday, April 24.)