Schedule of Events
**Please be sure to check this schedule regularly as more events will be added**
FRIDAY, October 30, 2009
8:00am - 5:00pm Follow
your Student to Class!
Please ask your student to check with individual instructors to be sure
you are welcome and that there's a seat for you in the classroom. Students should introduce parents to faculty!
URI Bookstore Hours 9am – 4pm
www.bookstore.uri.edu
10:30am - 12:20am Public Skate
Boss Ice Arena
$5 to skate, $5 skate rentals
Students with URI ID $3 to skate
12Noon - 4:00pm Coffee and Snack
The Memorial Union, 193° Coffeehouse
Relax and enjoy a coffee and a snack
with your student.
12Noon - 4pm Hospitality
The Memorial Union Main Lounge
Parents and students can get updates on activities, maps and information about area
attractions.
2:00pm - 4:00pm Office of International Education & National Student Exchange Open House
107 Taft Hall ~
Visit the Office of International Education & National Student Exchange to
learn more about off-campus study opportunities, such as study abroad and
National Student Exchange programs. Staff will be available to answer
questions and provide resource material.
For additional information on off-campus programs visit: http://www.uri.edu/international
3:00pm - 4:30pm Multicultural Center Reception
Hardge Forum (Room 101).
The Multicultural Center's staff and students
welcome the opportunity to show you the facility and explain their
programs.
Dinner Suggestions
Hope Commons Dining Hall:
Dine before the show at the fabulous new dining complex
at Hope Commons. Sample the pasta selections, hot or cold deli sandwiches,
1/4 lb burgers, a gourmet salad bar, omelets cooked-to-order at Mainfare
among other items located in Hope Commons. Cash or student guest passes, if
available, may be used for entry
For restaurant suggestions view
the dining menu book at the Memorial Union Main Lounge or Information
Desk. You may
also see www.southcountyri.com, www.visitri.com or www.narragansettri.com/chamber/ for restaurant suggestions.
7:00pm Men's Ice Hockey vs Univ of Delaware @ Boss Ice Arena
5:00pm Women's Soccer URI vs Richmond
7:30pm Men's Soccer URI vs St. Bonaventure
( ALL GAMES ARE Halloween Themed Events, Costumes are Welcome ----
Kids 12 and under will receive free admission if they wear their Halloween costume, best kids costume will win a Rhody gift pack and all kids will be invited to parade around the field. )
SATURDAY, October 31, 2009
10:00am - 5:00pm Hospitality
Memorial Union Main Lounge
Parents and students can get updates on activities, maps and information about
area attractions.
10:30am - 12pm -Meet the Provost and Academic Deans
Memorial Union, Atrium 1
Parents, family members, and students are welcome to attend an informal
gathering and discussion. Meet
your Provost and Academic Deans, learn about our exciting programs and
get your questions answered. Refreshments will be available.
URI Bookstore hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Rams Zone in Ryan Center open 11:00am – 3:00pm
www.bookstore.uri.edu
10:00am - 12:00pm Oliver Watson House Open House
Watson House Corner
of W. Alumni Road & Old Farmhouse Road, just west of
the library. Visit the historic Watson House, the oldest structure on the URI
campus. Built around 1796, the Watson House is part of the original 140 acre
farm purchased in 1888 in order to establish an agricultural school in Kingston.
11:00am
Legacy Family Pre-game Huddle during Family Weekend 2009
The pre-game huddle and Ryan Center tour is open to all legacy families. This event will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the North Concourse in the Ryan Center before the URI Football Team takes on William and Mary at 1:00 p.m. This is a great place to gather before the game, enjoy some pre-game refreshments, have the chance to get great URI gear and show your continued support and Rhody spirit! Registration will be available soon at http://advance.uri.edu/alumni/legacyprogram/. To purchase game tickets or tickets for other events during Family Weekend, please visit www.uri.edu/familyweekend. For more information, contact Kate Serafini at 401-874-4679 or kserafini@advance.uri.edu.
Campus Lunch suggestions: Concessions are open at the Ryan Center near the football stadium; try the Ram's Den or Ronzio's Pizza and Subs in the Memorial Union, or the Emporium.
URI vs University of William and Mary
1pm - 4:00pm - Meade Stadium
Go Ram's Football!
$14 Adults /
$10 Seniors(62+), Children (17&under), Faculty and Staff
URI Students free w/ID - - 1 Ticket Limit per URI Student
Order Tickets by Mail (28.5kb .pdf)
Order Tickets Online
We hope you will join us for the fun and excitement of Rhode Island
Rams Football during your Family Weekend visit! Starting September 5th,
You may also purchase your tickets in person at The Ryan Center Monday
through Friday, 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, but do this well before
mid-October because the game will be sold out. Orders received prior
to October 16th will be mailed to you. All orders received after October
16th may be picked up at the Ryan Center Box Office.
( Halloween Themed Event, Costumes are Welcome ----
Kids 12 and under will receive free admission if they wear their Halloween costume, best kids costume will win a Rhody gift pack and all kids will be invited to parade around the field. )
2:00pm - 3:50pm Public Skate
Boss Ice Arena
$5 to skate, $5 skate rental
Students with URI ID $3 to skate
3:00pm - 5:00pm Post Game Reception
Memorial Union Lounge
Snacks, free family photos. Celebrate Halloween with face painting, games and treats for the children. Dress the kids up in their Halloween costumes. Rhody the Ram will be joining us from 3:30-4:30pm. Come get your picture taken with Rhody!
Dinner Suggestions
Hope Commons Dining Hall:
Dine before the show at the fabulous new dining complex
at Hope Commons. Sample the pasta selections, hot or cold deli sandwiches,
1/4 lb burgers, a gourmet salad bar, omelets cooked-to-order at Mainfare
among other items located in Hope Commons. Cash or student guest passes, if
available, may be used for entry
For restaurant suggestions view
the dining menu book at the Memorial Union Main Lounge or Information
Desk. You may
also see www.southcountyri.com, www.visitri.com or www.narragansettri.com/chamber/ for restaurant suggestions.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Jimmy Fallon / Steven Wright Comedy Show
Ryan Center, 8pm
$19 URI Students - 1 Ticket Limit per URI Student
$30 Family
$39 General Public
Order Tickets by Mail (28.5kb .pdf)
Order Tickets Online
7:00pm Men's Ice Hockey vs Univ of Delaware @ Boss Ice Arena
Sunday, November 1, 2009
10:30am Ryan Center
President's Brunch
Join URI's President Dooley for the conclusion of Family
Weekend at the Ryan Center.
$20 Family Member/
URI Students with meal plan or ram account use your ID card
Order Tickets by Mail (28.5kb .pdf)
Order Tickets Online
Rams Zone in Ryan Center open 10am – 1pm
www.bookstore.uri.edu
11:00am Women's Soccer URI vs George Washington
1:00pm Women's Volleyball URI vs George Washington @ Keaney Gym
1:30pm Men's Soccer URI vs Duquesne
( ALL GAMES ARE Halloween Themed Events, Costumes are Welcome ----
Kids 12 and under will receive free admission if they wear their Halloween costume, best kids costume will win a Rhody gift pack and all kids will be invited to parade around the field or court. )
