Alumni & Reunion Weekend
The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to host the biggest alumni celebration of the year: Alumni & Reunion Weekend May 31- June 2, 2024. We also are thrilled to honor reunion classes ending in 4 and 9!
Registration is Open for Alumni and Reunion Weekend 2024
Alumni & Reunion Weekend welcomes all alumni & their family. Join us for a weekend of fun with classmates on the Bristol campus. We have something for everyone, including alums with children. We encourage the entire family to attend.
*First 45 Alumni to register will receive a Retro Hawks Baseball Cap
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A special tribute to the following reunion classes:
Class of 2019 - 5th Reunion (Committee chair: Kayla Ebner)
Class of 2014 - 10th Reunion (Committee chairs: Brandon Lehman and Shawn Simmons M'14)
Class of 2009 - 15th Reunion (Committee chairs: Courtney Nugent, Shawn Simmons '09 and Kate Tobin)
Class of 2004 - 20th Reunion
Class of 1999 - 25th Reunion (Committee chairs: Justin Camputaro, Barrett Costello and Valerie Gebhardt Cavallaro)
Class of 1994 - 30th Reunion (Committee chair: Gordon "Chip" Craig)
Class of 1989 - 35th Reunion
Class of 1984 - 40th Reunion
Class of 1979 - 45th Reunion (Committee chair: Ed Bannon)
Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion
Upcoming 2025 Reunion Years
We will celebrate 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (401) 254-3005 or alumni@rwu.edu if you are interested in volunteering on your reunion year's class committee.
Registration Questions
Contact the Office of Special Events at (401) 254-3166 or events@rwu.edu
Update Your Contact Information
Alumni/Reunion Weekend Schedule
Submit Alumni Award Nominations
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During the weekend, you will be able to reconnect with classmates, visit your favorite campus spots, and see some of the incredible new additions to the campus.
Popular events returning to the weekend are:
- 17th Annual Ray Cordeiro Alumni Golf Classic
- Lobster/Steak Dinner
- BBQ "Taste of the South" Buffet & Beer Garden with live bands
- Wine Tasting Hour with the Assistant VP of Alumni Relations
- Newport International Polo Match
- Shuttle Service to Downtown Bristol
- Late Night Karaoke
- Alumni Reception & Awards Ceremony
- Firepits and Food Trucks
- Campus Tours
- Cooking Class Demonstrations
- Waterfront Use
- Reunion Class Celebration (1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 & 2019)
New additions to the weekend:
- The Tent is back
- Alumni Kick-Off Celebration to the Weekend Concert with Dave Matthews Cover Band the So Damn Lucky Band
- Family friendly events (including movie nights and arts & crafts)
- Family housing floors in residence hall
- Reunion Class Brunch (Classes 1965-1975)
- 麻豆传媒AV Scavenger Hunt
- Photos with Swoop, our Hawk Mascot
2024 Printable Alumni & Reunion Weekend Schedule
2024 麻豆传媒AV Alumni and Reunion Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 31, 2024
12:00 pm 鈥 9:00 pm
Registration Headquarters
Check in at the Central Alumni Hub! North Campus Reunion Headquarters- RWC/RWU photos, meet-up space, etc. Location North Campus Residence Hall, 1st Floor
The Family Room
Movies, children's activities, & more! Location: North Campus Residence Hall, Great Room, 2nd Floor
10:00 am 鈥 7:00 pm
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Enjoy 10% alumni discount during the weekend. Location: Lower level of The Commons
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lawn Games on the North Campus Residence Hall Quad all weekend
Disc Golf Course 鈥 check out the 18-hole registered disc golf course on our waterfront. Bring your own equipment and play as you please!
Shell Path- Take a walk along the path to witness beautiful sights of the Mt. Hope Bridge
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
17th Annual Ray Cordeiro Alumni Golf Classic
Registration will begin at 11:00 am at the club with a 12:00 pm shotgun start.
Pastries & Coffee will be served.
Our annual Steak & Lobster Dinner will occur on-campus in the Alumni Weekend tent after golf.
Location: Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union Street, Portsmouth, RI
11:00 am 鈥 5:00pm
Campus Recreation Center
Facilities are available for 麻豆传媒AV Alumni and Reunion participants
The Fitness Center hours: 11:00 am 鈥 5:00 pm
Swimming Pool hours: 11:00 am 鈥 1:00 pm
12:30 pm 鈥 1:30 pm (tour 1)
Campus Tour with Student Guide
Location: Alumni and Admissions Center, 1st Floor
1:30 pm 鈥 2:30 pm (tour 2)
Campus Tour with Student Guide
Location: Alumni and Admissions Center, 1st Floor
6:00 pm 鈥 7:30 pm
Lobster or Steak Dinner ($) 鈥 MUSIC WITH JAY DIAS
Savor the best! Enjoy New England classic lobster or steak at our most popular dinner event of the weekend. Enjoy live music and more! If you signed up for the golf classic, this is where you will end your day for dinner.
Location: Tent located near North Campus Residence Hall lot near volleyball court
7:00 pm 鈥 8:30 pm
Family & Friends Movie Night
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, Great Room, 2nd Floor
7:30 pm 鈥 9:30 pm
The Kick-Off Alumni Concert Celebration w/ Food Trucks (Amano Pizza, Incred-a-Bowl, & Palagi Brothers) & Beverage concessions, and Dave Matthews Cover Band 鈥 So Damn Lucky Band
Location: Tent located near North Campus Residence Hall lot near volleyball court
9:00 pm 鈥 1:00 am
Shuttles to Bristol ($)
Location: Shuttles will run continuously from North Campus Residence Hall to the Citizens Bank at 464 Hope Street. Last shuttle will leave downtown Bristol at 1:00 am
12:00 am 鈥 1:30 am
The After Party in Reunion Headquarters
Grab a seat and enjoy Pizza & Wings. Location: North Campus Residence Hall, 1st Floor
Saturday, June 1, 2024
7:00 am 鈥 9:30 am
Breakfast Buffet ($)
Location: Upper Commons Dining Hall
9:00 am 鈥 9:00 pm
Registration Headquarters
Check in at the Central Alumni Hub! North Campus
Reunion Headquarters
RWC/RWU photos, meet-up space, etc. North Campus Location: Residence Hall, 1st Floor
The Family Room
Movies, children's activities, & more! Location: North Campus Residence Hall, Great Room, 2nd Floor
10:00 am 鈥 8:00 pm
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Enjoy 10% alumni discount during the weekend. Location: Lower level of The Commons
9:00 am 鈥 10:00 am (tour 1)
Campus Tour with Student Guide
Location: Alumni and Admissions Center, 1st Floor
10:00 am 鈥 11:00 am (tour 2)
Campus Tour with Student Guide
Location: Alumni and Admissions Center, 1st Floor
9:30 am 鈥 11:00 am
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting (Alumni Board members only)
Location: Law School, Bay View Room, 2nd floor
11:00 am 鈥 12:00 pm
Cooking Demonstration ($) 鈥 Create a Custom Charcuterie Board.
Brush up on your hosting skills! Create your own charcuterie board to enjoy during the weekend. Your registration fee covers the food and supplies. Limited space available. Location: 麻豆传媒AV鈥檚 Caf茅 in the Law School
11:00 am 鈥 12:30 pm
Reunion Brunch for Classes 1970 - 1975 ($)
Did you know 麻豆传媒AV became a four-year institution in 1972? Come celebrate with your classmates from the early years of 麻豆传媒AV College. Special 50th reunion tribute to 1974.
Location: Richard L. Bready Mount Hope Bay Sailing and Education Center
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lawn Games on the North Campus Residence Hall Quad all weekend
Disc Golf Course 鈥 check out the 18-hole registered disc golf course on our waterfront. Bring your own equipment and play as you please!
Shell Path- Take a walk along the path to witness beautiful sights of the Mt. Hope Bridge
12:00 pm 鈥 2:00 pm
Hawk Family & Friends 鈥淭aste of the South鈥 BBQ Buffet & Beer Garden ($)
Join us under the tent for food, music and more! Bring your family and enjoy a classic summertime BBQ lunch buffet at this signature event. Try Vigilant Brewing who will have beer or signature Hawk beverages. Lunch includes Taste of the South BBQ and one drink ticket, with the option to purchase more drink tickets if you鈥檙e still feeling thirsty. Alumni Bruce Kittell 鈥73 and Skip (John) DelSesto 鈥74 will be returning as musical guests with their band Gooseberry Road from 12:00 pm 鈥 2:00 pm. Followed by Brian Michaud of Bare Bones Acoustic performing music from the Beatles to the Allman Brothers from 2:00 pm 鈥 4:00 pm. Location: Tent located near North Campus Residence Hall lot near volleyball court
1:30 pm 鈥 3:00 pm
Wine Tasting Hour with Kelly Scafariello 鈥99, Assistant VP of Alumni Relations ($)
Take part in this signature afternoon event. Mingle with your classmates and Kelly 鈥99 while enjoying 4 of the best flavors from a Verde Vineyards paired with a variety of cheeses. Location: Richard L. Bready Mount Hope Bay Sailing and Education Center
4:00 pm 鈥 5:30 pm
Alumni Association Awards Reception ($)
The yearly tradition of honoring our alumni with various RWU Awards. Cocktails and light fare appetizers and award ceremony. Location: Richard L. Bready Mount Hope Bay Sailing and Education Center
5:00 pm 鈥 7:00 pm
(shuttle leaves campus at 3:30 pm)
Newport International Polo Match & Transportation ($)
Snacks, Shuttle, and Game Ticket will be provided. Note: RWU shuttle leaves campus at 3:30 pm for transportation to Glen Farm. Location: Newport International Polo Grounds & Pavilion at Glen Farm 鈥 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth, RI
5:30 pm 鈥 7:30 pm
Friends & Family Food Trucks Night & Music
Food Trucks (Big Dog Eats, Binge BBQ, & Palagi Brothers) & Beverage concessions and The Adam Go Band
Location: Tent located near North Campus Residence Hall lot near volleyball courts
7:00 pm 鈥 9:00 pm
All-Reunion Celebration for Classes ending in 4 and 9
Live band, food, cash bar and other special tributes to alums. Shuttle service will leave campus at 6:45pm. Location: Vigilant Brewery, 44 Ballou Boulevard, Bristol, RI
7:30 pm 鈥 9:00 pm
Firepits and S鈥檓ores
Location: North campus Residence Hall, Quad
9:00 pm 鈥 1:00 am
Shuttles to Bristol ($)
Location: Shuttles will run continuously from North Campus Residence Hall to the Citizens Bank at 464 Hope Street. Last shuttle will leave downtown Bristol at 1:00 am.
10:00 pm - 1:30 am
Karaoke Late Night with Butch from Big Thunder Entertainment
Enjoy two of 麻豆传媒AV鈥 Alumni鈥檚 favorites at 11:30pm - chicken fingers and mac 鈥榥鈥 cheese!
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, 1st Floor
Sunday, June 2, 2024
7:00 am 鈥 9:30 am
Breakfast Buffet ($)
Location: Upper Commons Dining Hall
8:00 am 鈥 10:00 am
Registration Headquarters 鈥揜oom Check-out.
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, 1st Floor
9:00 am 鈥 1:00 pm
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Enjoy 10% alumni discount during the weekend. Location: Lower level of The Commons
*Schedule of events is subject to change.
Updated 5.23.24
Date
Friday May 31, 2024
Location
Green Valley Country Club - Portsmouth, RI
Time
Registration: 11:00 a.m.
Shotgun start: 12:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Contests
Contests include: Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, Winning Foursome
Sponsorships
Title Sponsor: $5,000
(2) foursomes including a steak or lobster dinner
Company banner displayed at tournament
Logo recognition on event signage
Logo recognition on e-mail marketing
Dinner Sponsor: $3,000
Foursome including a steak or lobster dinner
Logo recognition on event signage
Logo recognition on e-mail marketing
Golf Ball Sponsor: $2,000
Foursome including a steak or lobster dinner
Logo printed on tournament balls
Logo recognition on event signage
Logo recognition on e-mail marketing
Gift Sponsor: $1,500
Foursome including a steak or lobster dinner
Logo recognition on event signage
Logo recognition on e-mail marketing
Corporate Foursome: $1,000
Foursome including a steak or lobster dinner
Logo recognition on event signage
Logo recognition on e-mail marketing
Tee Sign: $250
Contact
Contact Kelly Scafariello kscafariello@rwu.edu
Pre-registration will be required for all events with a fee. If you would like to attend an event during the weekend that you did NOT pre-register for, you MUST visit the registration room to check availability and pay prior to the event.
Cancellations will be accepted with full refunds until Friday, May 17, 2024 (two weeks prior). No refunds will be given after May 19, 2024, for any reason, including inclement weather.
2024 Printable Alumni/Reunion Weekend Pricing
Alumni and Reunion Weekend 2024 Pricing
Alumni Weekend Accommodations:
Overnight Accommodations per person - $75 per night or $125 for two nights
Kids 12 and under - Free
Shuttle Service:
Shuttle to Bristol (Friday) and/or (Saturday) 鈥 $5 fpr the entire weekend
Friday, May 31
Friday Night Lobster or Steak Dinner - $65.00 per person
Friday Night Dinner Kids Ticket (not Lobster/Steak) - $25.00 per child ages 6-12
Friday Night Dinner Kids Lobster/Steak Ticket - $65.00 per child ages 6-12
The 16th Annual Ray Cordeiro Alumni Golf Classic and Lobster or Steak Dinner - $225 per person
A round of golf at the Green Valley Country Club in Portsmouth, RI.
Pastries and Coffee
a gift for joining the tournament
Friday night Lobster or Steak Dinner
$25.00 of your registration fee is a donation to the Blue & Gold Fund
- Friday Night 鈥 The Kick-off Concert 鈥 no cost
- Food and beverages concessions available on-site to purchase
Saturday, June 1
Breakfast Buffet - $15.00 per person
Breakfast Buffet 鈥 Kids Ticket - $5.00 per child ages 6-12
Cooking Demonstration or Charcuterie (20 guests max.) - $20.00 per person
Hawk Family BBQ Buffet and Beer Garden - $30.00 per person (1 drink ticket) or $35.00 per person (2 drink tickets)
Hawk Family BBQ Kids Ticket - $15.00 per child ages 6-12
Wine Tasting and Cheese Networking Event - $25.00 per person
Newport International Polo Match and Transportation (20 guests max) - $30.00 per person. *Kids up to age 15 are free and do not require tickets for admission to Newport Polo.
Alumni Awards Ceremony & Reception - $30.00 per person
Alumni Awards Ceremony & Reception 鈥 Kids Ticket - $15.00 per child ages 6-12
Sunday, June 2
Brunch Buffet - $15.00 per person
Brunch Buffet 鈥 Kids Ticket - $5.00 per child ages 6-12
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus. Below is general information along with policies for the weekend.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Special Events at events@rwu.edu or 401-254-3166.
Alumni and Reunion Weekend General Information/FAQs
Accommodations
Alumni & Reunion Weekend accommodations will be in the North Campus Residence Hall. Each room will be outfitted with pillows, sheets, blankets, and towels. Alumni may want to bring personal care items such as bathrobes, alarm clocks, slippers, shower shoes and an extra blanket as it does get cold in the rooms. The Office of Alumni Relations will do its best to accommodate alumni requests but reserves the right to make changes based upon the needs of the University.
Check-in
All alumni and their guests must check in at registration room located on the first floor of the North Campus Residence Hall. Guests will receive their nametags, room key cards (if applicable), and giveaways. There will also be Alumni and Reunion Weekend t-shirts for purchase.
Children
Alumni are welcome to bring their children. All children are required to register for the weekend. Please contact events@rwu.edu for discounted pricing.
Dress Code
There is no enforced dress code. Many alumni follow the casual approach: button up shirts, golf shirts, or Hawaiian shirts, with shorts, slacks or dress pants for men; dresses or blouses or casual shirts with slacks, capris, or skirts for women. Feel free to 鈥渄ress up鈥 or 鈥渄ress down,鈥 according to your own preference.
Emergencies While On Campus
Please contact Public Safety, 401-254-3611, who will then contact 911.
Parking
Parking has been reserved for alumni and guests will be in Lot D. Please enter the campus through the North Campus entrance and the parking lot entrance will be immediately on the left.
Wi-Fi Network
Wifi Network: AlumniWeekend
Password: GoHawks2024
Additional Alumni and Reunion Weekend Policies
- All residence halls and other buildings used for Alumni/Reunion Weekend are smoke-free. Smoking is not permitted inside any campus building. Designated smoking gazebos are clearly marked and located throughout the campus and parking lots.
- Guest(s) shall not permit or participate in any hazardous activity which may cause, or contribute, to fire or other hazardous Conditions (inside or outside).
- Pets of any kind are NOT PERMITTED anywhere in the residence hall, unless they are service animals.
- Removing any furniture from the residence hall is strictly forbidden and alumni caught doing so may be asked to pay cleaning charges.
- The causing of a false fire alarm, unnecessary discharging of a fire extinguisher will result in immediate removal from the residence hall.
- Firecrackers and fireworks are prohibited anywhere on campus.
- Possession and distribution of narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs, controlled substances and drug-related paraphernalia are prohibited.
- Beer kegs are prohibited.
- 鈥淏eer Pong鈥 is not allowed.
- Unauthorized musical bands are prohibited.
- Guests are responsible for the cost of repair for damage which he/she personally inflicts upon the living area or any other area of the University during the time of occupancy, including:
a. Damage to furniture, walls, doors, floors
b. Damage or missing smoke detectors or sprinkler systems
c. Rooms left dirty 鈥 excessive cleaning of floors, carpets
d. Repair/replacement of appliances. - Check-out time for Friday-night guests is anytime on Saturday during registration hours (9:00 am 鈥 9:00 pm). Saturday-night guests must check out before 10:00 am on Sunday.
- Guests are responsible for returning their room keys. If a room key is not returned, the alumnus/a will be billed $50 by the Alumni Office to cover the cost of replacing the key.
- For the enjoyment of everyone, please have respect for people who may be trying to sleep during late evening/early morning hours.
Please use this form to provide your preferred contact information with the Office of Alumni Relations so we can share news about this year's program.
Any gift to RWU donated between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 will be counted toward your 2024 Class Gift.
Commitments of any size help provide an increasingly diverse and impressive undergraduate student body with a world-class education. Your participation matters!
Participation is measured by the percentage of alumni who give to the RWU on an annual basis. Participation is a critical benchmark for foundations, corporations, and donors when making decisions about granting significant funds to RWU. Participation is also factored into important rankings by college guides that make RWU more attractive to prospective students. A high level of alumni participation communicates a university's success. As alumni build a stronger tradition of giving, it will set an example of philanthropy for new graduates. We encourage you to donate to our Alumni Association Fund that allows us to continue our support of events and opportunities for our alumni.
Want to get involved in your Class Reunion? Why not become a Reunion Volunteer and be a part of your Reunion Class Committee.
Reunion Volunteers are the most important component of the reunion planning process. Alumni have helpful insight into the types of activities to plan for classmates, and that knowledge will make a difference in the quality of the experience for all. Volunteers assist in reunion planning by contacting friends to invite them to the festivities, working on the details of the class gatherings, and encouraging participation in class giving efforts. By asking fellow alumni to pledge financial support to RWU, volunteers play an essential role in preserving the Hawks experience and ensuring that it will be available for future generations of unique and driven individuals.
If you are interested in participating on the committee, email Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations, Kelly Scafariello '99 at alumni@rwu.edu.
Many graduates of 麻豆传媒AV have brought extraordinary credit to their alma mater through both professional and personal achievements. Each year, we are honored to recognize and celebrate members of our community who have had a beneficial impact on society and our campus, advancing the common good and inspiring others to address challenges with insight and creativity. The actions of award recipients communicate the dynamic excellence of a 麻豆传媒AV education and the importance of Service as one of our core values.
Our 2023 Award Winners are:
麻豆传媒AV Hawk Award- Alli Schoenfeldt '24
Young Alumni Achievement Award- Alexandra Skerry Apito '11, M.Arch '12
*Alumni Advancing DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award)- Dr. Mike Hoffshire '09
*麻豆传媒AV Honorary Hawk Award- Carol Sacchetti
Distinguished Alumni of the Year- Dr. Michael Reuter '03
*New awards in 2023
Learn more about the Alumni Award Winners and submit future nominations.