{"id":70616,"date":"2002-09-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2002-09-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uris-homecoming-2002-will-be-a-blast-ram-gridders-take-on-delaware-oct-19\/"},"modified":"2002-09-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2002-09-04T00:00:00","slug":"uris-homecoming-2002-will-be-a-blast-ram-gridders-take-on-delaware-oct-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2002\/09\/uris-homecoming-2002-will-be-a-blast-ram-gridders-take-on-delaware-oct-19\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Homecoming 2002 will be a blast Ram gridders take on Delaware Oct. 19"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tWith football, festivities, fireworks
\n溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Homecoming 2002 will be a blast
\nRam gridders take on Delaware Oct. 19
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\nKINGSTON, R.I. — September 4, 2002 — The 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Homecoming 2002 will be a week-long celebration starting on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and ending with football, fireworks and more on Saturday, Oct. 19.
\n\tOn the big day, when the Rams take on the University of Delaware on the gridiron at noon at Meade Stadium, there will also be post-game skating at the Bradford R. Boss Arena, tours of the Thomas M. Ryan Center, a Madden (video) Football Game Tournament in the Ryan Center, and a movie and fireworks on the Quadrangle in the evening.
\nSince last fall, about two dozen members of the campus and surrounding communities have been meeting to develop a homecoming celebration that would appeal to students, alumni, local residents and faculty and staff.
\n“Our friends from Narragansett had many good ideas, along with our alumni and students,” said Dean of Students Fran Cohen. “Our events represent what these dedicated people want 溏心vlog免费B站 to be about during Homecoming. It\u2019s to their credit that the Narragansett residents and our alumni participated throughout the process.”
\nCohen said many of the activities are free.
\nIn conjunction with the University\u2019s policy, all official 溏心vlog免费B站 events will be alcohol free. “The goal is to provide a safe, festive environment for our students, alumni and their families and faculty and staff,” Cohen said.
\nThroughout the week, students in residence halls and fraternity and sorority members will be preparing floats for display before the game. “Each of the floats will reflect an era of 溏心vlog免费B站 starting in the 1940s,” Cohen said.
\nThe action really heats up on Thursday, Oct. 17 with a bonfire and the crowning of the homecoming king and queen on the Keaney Plaza. Following the bonfire, there will be a student dance in the Ram\u2019s Den.
\nSaturday, Oct. 19, is the big day and it starts with the Second annual Homecoming 5K race at 9 a.m., and continues at 10 on the Keaney Plaza with floats, games, contests, prizes, music and food.
\nAt 11:45, members of the Rhode Island Air National Guard will deliver the game ball by parachute to the 50-yard-line of Meade Stadium (conditions permitting).
\n“We\u2019re all pleased with this program because it is centered on the Kingston Campus,” Cohen said. “Our students and other members of the committee demanded that the focus of the celebration be our beautiful campus. That makes so much sense because that\u2019s where many of most cherished memories are.”
\nA complete list of the events follows:
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\no Tuesday, Oct. 15 \u2013 Contests on the Quad with prizes all day.
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\no Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. \u2013 Comedian and variety show, Edwards Auditorium.
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\no Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. \u2013 Bonfire, crowning of homecoming king and queen, dance in Ram\u2019s Den follows at 10 p.m.
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\n\to Friday, October 18,
\n* Second annual College of Engineering Golf Outing, noon. Beaver River Golf Course, Route 138, Richmond. $60 includes fees, cart, and lunch. For more information call Ruth Gormly at 874-2186.
\n* Chafee Rededication, 7 p.m. \u2013 Chafee Social Science Center Building Rededication and tribute to the life of the late Sen. John H. Chafee.
\n* 溏心vlog免费B站 Athletic Hall of Fame dinner, 7 p.m., The Ryan Center, $35.
\n* Float preparation.
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\no Saturday, Oct. 19
\n\t* Second Annual Homecoming 5k race, registration, 7:30\u20148:45 a.m., race begins on Quad at 9 a.m. Prizes for top finishers in the following categories: 溏心vlog免费B站 alumni, 溏心vlog免费B站 student, 溏心vlog免费B站 staff\/faculty, 溏心vlog免费B站 friend and juniors.
\n\t* Reunion Brunch, SAA and Union Board reunions, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design reunion, Quadrangle bench dedication, Frank Newman Hall Dedication.
\n\t* Keaney Plaza, 10 a.m., floats, games, competitions, freebees, music, food, entertainment, demonstrations, Ryan Center tours
\n\t* Football, 溏心vlog免费B站-Delaware, noon, Meade Stadium. During the game, the Alumni Association will provide a family tent inside the main entrance to Meade Stadium. The balloon lady will be on hand again, and there will be pumpkin painting, face painting and arts and crafts for the kids
\n\t* Keaney Plaza activities resume, 3 p.m. to 5:30
\n\t* Post-game press conference in front of Ryan Center
\n\t* Tours of Ryan Center, music
\n* Free ice skating at Boss Arena with DJ (there is a charge for skate rentals)
\n\t* Madden Football Game tourney
\n\t* Music on Quad, Ultimate Frisbee, 5 to 6 p.m.
\n\t* Kappa Alpha Psi Stompfest in Edwards Auditorium, 6 p.m.
\n\t* Movie on Quad, 7 p.m. Men in Black II
\n* Fireworks on Quad, immediately following the movie, about 8:45 p.m.
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\nMore about Homecoming: www.advance.uri.edu\/alumni\/homecoming, 401-874-2242.
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\nMedia Contact: Dave Lavallee 401-874-2116\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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