{"id":73299,"date":"2017-09-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/homecoming-family-weekend-now-one-big-event-at-uri\/"},"modified":"2017-09-28T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T00:00:00","slug":"homecoming-family-weekend-now-one-big-event-at-uri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2017\/09\/homecoming-family-weekend-now-one-big-event-at-uri\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming, Family Weekend now one big event at 溏心vlog免费B站"},"content":{"rendered":"

KINGSTON, R.I.- September 28, 2017- Bill Nye the Science Guy, Whoopi Goldberg, \u00a0溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre, Rhodyville, 溏心vlog免费B站 football, horse-drawn carriage rides, a chance to pet animals from Peckham Farm, a 5K run and walk to benefit mental health awareness, the President\u2019s State of the University Address and 125th anniversary brunch, and the Think Big Tank student research competition are just a few of the highlights of the University\u2019s first Alumni and Family Weekend.<\/p>\n

To be held Oct. 20 through 22, the event combines the traditions of Homecoming with programming for parents, students, faculty and staff to bring the entire 溏心vlog免费B站 community together to celebrate 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s 125th Anniversary. To see a list of all of the events and register and\/or purchase tickets, go to uri.edu\/afw<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For decades, Homecoming and Family Weekend were held on separate weekends, but University leaders decided to combine the two to offer a more robust program of events<\/a> to the entire 溏心vlog免费B站 community.<\/p>\n

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Get ready for a weekend of fun, food, football and great entertainment as the 溏心vlog免费B站 Celebrates its first Alumni and Family Weekend, Oct. 20 through. 溏心vlog免费B站 photo by Michael Salerno Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIt is a great opportunity for the 溏心vlog免费B站 community to come together as one to celebrate Rhody pride in all its forms,\u201d said Christina Haas, assistant director of Alumni Relations. \u201cIt\u2019s almost like a capstone for the 125th Anniversary year as a whole. It also makes sense since many of our students\u2019 parents are alumni who enjoy seeing classmates and professors they may have had when they were at 溏心vlog免费B站. We have something for everyone, from dynamic academic presentations and great entertainment, to food and football.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting Friday, Oct. 20, a number of events will be directly related to the academic enterprise. You can take in talks ranging from The Effects of Delayed (Umbilical) Cord Clamping on Early Brain Development to The History of Oyster Farming. College Deans will also host welcome receptions inviting parents and alumni to meet current students and faculty.<\/p>\n

At 4:30 p.m. that day, alumni, students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the 9th Annual Be 5K Race\/Walk <\/a>for mental health awareness and suicide prevention on the Quadrangle. The campus-wide fundraiser will start with a memorial ceremony for those lost to suicide, especially members of the campus community, and to support the families and friends of those individuals. The event, which features music, snacks and informational booths, is anchored in hope and compassion.<\/p>\n

For those looking to enjoy a night of science with a dash of humor, scientist, comedian, engineer, author and inventor Bill Nye the Science Guy will perform at the Ryan Center Friday evening. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are available at the Ryan Center or theryancenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 溏心vlog免费B站 Student Entertainment Committee is very excited that we are able to bring Bill Nye to the university for its Alumni and Family Weekend,\u201d said Michael J. Nolfe, Student Entertainment Committee advisor and major events coordinator. \u201cBill Nye has been on SEC\u2019s radar for the past few years. \u00a0Many students are big fans of the TV series, \u2018Bill Nye The Science Guy,\u2019 which aired in the mid 1990s. The student organization also thought that a lecture by Bill Nye tied in very nicely with the theme of the University\u2019s fall Honors Colloquium series, which is focused on science.\u201d<\/p>\n

溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre will perform “Eurydice” throughout the weekend, on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in J Studio of the 溏心vlog免费B站 Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Road. To purchase tickets, visit web.uri.edu\/theatre<\/a> or call (401) 874-5843.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 21 will be jam packed with events, including Rhodyville, which will feature food trucks, a family fun zone, spirit stations, and mini reunion gatherings. There will be two tailgating areas, one alcohol-free section for families and an area for traditional celebrations. The Rams will then take on Elon University in the football game at noon. Tickets for the game can be purchased at theryancenter.com.<\/p>\n

Are you one of our young alumni? If so, head over to Whalers Brewery in Peace Dale after the game for a young alumni reunion. Attendees must be over the age of 21. \u00a0Tickets can be purchased at alumni.uri.edu\/yahomecoming.<\/p>\n

Saturday wraps up with \u201cAn Evening with Whoopi Goldberg.\u201d The actress, comedian, TV host and author has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards for her work in television and has won an Emmy, Grammy, Tony and an Oscar. Tickets for this event start at $40 for the general public, $30 for alumni and family weekend attendees and $20 for 溏心vlog免费B站 students. Tickets can be purchased theryancenter.com.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, the 溏心vlog免费B站 Alumni Association will present its \u201cThink Big Tank,\u201d which will give six undergraduate students the opportunity to showcase their research and compete for a $2,000 scholarship based on audience votes. Come see great undergraduate research projects and vote for the best one.<\/p>\n

Also on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., President David M. Dooley will give \u201cA State of the University Address\u201d followed by the 125th Anniversary brunch in the Pharmacy Building, 7 Greenhouse Road. Tickets for this event are $15 per person and can be purchased at uri.edu\/afw.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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