{"id":69162,"date":"2005-10-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2005-10-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-to-host-family-weekend-oct-28-30\/"},"modified":"2005-10-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2005-10-05T00:00:00","slug":"uri-to-host-family-weekend-oct-28-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2005\/10\/uri-to-host-family-weekend-oct-28-30\/","title":{"rendered":"URI to host Family Weekend Oct. 28-30"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, R.I. — October 5, 2005 — The University of Rhode Island\u2019s Kingston Campus will be bursting with excitement at the end of October as thousands flock to Kingston for the annual Family Weekend program, Oct. 28 through 30.<\/p>\n


\nFamily Weekend includes a variety of entertaining and educational activities for URI students and their families. Some of the highlights include the opportunity for families to attend classes with their student(s), attend a job and internship fair at the Ryan Center, visit the historic Watson House, and enjoy lots of laughs with comedian Paula Poundstone. <\/p>\n


\nOn Saturday morning, families will have the opportunity to learn about and discuss \u201cParenting in the Millennial Generation,\u201d followed by a host of activities, including tours of the athletic facilities, soccer, field hockey and football games, a post-game reception, and more.<\/p>\n


\nSaturday evening will end with the performance of Paula Poundstone\u2019s one-of-a-kind show. Poundstone has appeared on HBO specials, Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Prairie Home Companion, the Rosie O\u2019Donnell show and was a regular on NPR\u2019s \u201cWait, Wait, Don\u2019t Tell Me.\u201d She improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician and is known for her honesty, and an off-kilter view of the world. The cost for this show to be held in Edwards Auditorium is $20 for adults, $10 for URI students and children under age 12.<\/p>\n


\nThe weekend concludes on Sunday with the President\u2019s Brunch, ($18 per adult, $10 per child under 12, URI students with ID\/meal plan.), a men’s soccer game against UNC-Charlotte at 1 p.m. and a Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert at 3 p.m. <\/p>\n


\nFor a detailed schedule of all events and registration materials, please contact the Student Involvement Office at 401-874-2726, or visit online at www.uri.edu\/student_life\/family_weekend.<\/p>\n


\nFamily Weekend 2005 Schedule<\/p>\n


\nFriday, October 28

\n8 a.m. – 5 p.m.\tFollow students to class

\n10 a.m. — 1 p.m.\tWatson House Open House & Quilt Exhibit

\n10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\tOpen House: Taft Hall-International Education

\n10 a.m. -12 p.m.\tPublic Skate*, Boss Arena

\n11 a.m. – 3 p.m. \tJob & Internship fair, Graduate School Expo, Ryan Center

\n3 – 4:30 p.m.\tMulticultural Center reception

\n2 – 5 p.m.\tCoffee and Snack, Memorial Union, 193\u00b0 Coffeehouse

\n7 p.m. \tMen’s Soccer vs Richmond*<\/p>\n


\nSaturday, October 29

\n9:30 – 11 a.m.\t\u201cParenting the Millennial Generation,\u201d video and panel discussion

\n\tAbout University College, its mission, programs, and services

\n10 a.m. — 1 p.m.\tWatson House Open House & Quilt Exhibit

\n10:30 – 11:30 a.m.\tCheck out the athletic complex

\nNoon \u2013 3 p.m.\tFootball: URI Rams take on Hofstra*

\nNoon\tField hockey, URI vs. UMASS

\n2 \u2013 4 p.m.\tPublic skate, Boss Arena*

\n4 p.m.\tParents Council Meeting, Memorial Union, Atrium 2

\n3 \u2013 5 p.m.\tPost-game snacks, photos, parent-to-parent, Memorial Union

\n8 p.m.\tComedy with Paula Poundstone, comedian who has appeared on HBO specials, Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, and more.* Edwards Auditorium

\n8 p.m.\tSenior recital, Fine Arts Center<\/p>\n


\nSunday, October 30

\n10:30 a.m.\tBrunch with the president, Ryan Center*

\n1 p.m.\tMen’s soccer vs. UNC-Charlotte*

\n3 p.m.\tSymphonic Wind Ensemble, Gene Pollart, conductor

\n\tConcert Band, Brian Cardany, conductor<\/p>\n


\n*Please note that there are some fees associated with these activities.

\nFind more information online at www.uri.edu\/student_life\/family_weekend\/index.shtml<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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