The Class of 1958 will hold its 50th Reunion celebration May 16-18, 2008. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this special weekend. Register online today!

 

50th Reunion Events

 

Friday, May 16, 2008

6 p.m.-9 p.m. 50th Reunion Weekend Welcome Reception at the Providence Biltmore. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar. $30 per person.

 

Saturday, May 17, 2008

9 a.m. Coach Bus departs the Biltmore for the Alumni Center in Kingston.

9:45 a.m.-noon Kingston campus tour starting at the Alumni Center with stops at the Ryan Center, Ballentine Hall, and the new Hope Commons.

12:30 p.m. Buffet luncheon at Liliana's Restaurant. $20 per person.

2:30 p.m. Buses depart for return trips to Biltmore Hotel and the Alumni Center.

Free time for visiting friends and family, exploring the Kingston campus, Providence or Newport. To help plan your afternoon, contact the Rhode Island Visitors centers: Newport 800-976-5122; Providence 800-233-1636; South County (Kingston area) 800-548-4662.

6:30 p.m. Class of 1958 50th Reunion Dinner at the Providence Biltmore. Features cocktail hour, class photo, an elegant dinner, and dancing. $75 per person.

 

 

Sunday, May 18, 2008

10:30 a.m. Commencement Brunch at the President's House, Kingston, followed by the University's 122nd Commencement March, led by the Class of 1958! 50th Reunion marchers will assemble at 12:15 p.m. VIP parking passes and tickets for 50th Reunion reserved seating i(near the stage and band) will be provided for all who register for the brunch and march. All graduates (and spouse/guest) are welcome to either join the Commencement march or proceed to the reserved seating.

Sunday Transportation: 50th Reunion Committee members have offered to help provide transportation to and from Sunday's activities from the Biltmore, If you need transportation on Sunday, please contact Jessie Kenyon at jkenyon@advance.uri.edu or 401--874-4853.

Accommodations

The Providence Biltmore Hotel has reserved a block of rooms for URI 50th Reunion attendees at a discounted rate of $209 per night. To reserve, call 401-421-0700 and request the special URI 50th Reunion rate.

Please note that there are a limited number of rooms at this discounted rate, and the release date for any unused rooms is Tuesday, April 15, 2008. For additional lodging options, visit the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site, or call 800-233-1636 or 401- 456-0200.