Homecoming 2012 Event Schedule

Tuesday, October 2^nd

Rhode Island College Spirit Day

All day, campus-wide
Show your RIC spirit! Kick-off Homecoming 2012 by wearing Rhode Island College school colors: white, gold and a maroon accent.

Rhode Island College Pizza Cook-off

12:00– 1:30 p.m. – Donovan Dining Center

Who makes the best pizza in the state of Rhode Island? Stop by the Pizza Cook-off in Donovan Dining Center to find out! Pizza sampling will take place from 12-12:45. Sampling available on a first come first serve basis while supplies last. Judging will take place after the sampling. Sponsored by The Valley Breeze.

Global Lens Film

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Adams Library Fortes Room
Craft/Riscado

In this Brazilian feature, Bianca, a talented underemployed actress in Rio de Janeiro is afraid of missing her "big break." She perseveres with single-minded dedication to her craft until an audition leads to a rare opportunity. Set against rich visuals, Karine Teles's remarkable performance drives this drama of everyday tragedy in the working world of an artist. (Portuguese and French with English subtitles)
Sponsored by Dialogue on Diversity
Supported by the Department of Modern Languages

Race and Biology: Controversial Connections

2:00– 3:00 p.m. – Alger Hall 110

Based on the Open Books, Open Minds common book selection, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, this program features Ann Morning, Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology, New York University discussing the intersection of modern medicine, bioethics and race. Ann Morning is author of The Nature of Race (University of California Press 2011).
Sponsored by OBOM and the Dialogue on Diversity
In collaboration with Rhode Island College Diversity Week.

Wednesday, October 3^rd

Homecoming Office Decorating Contest

12:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Judging at 2:00 p.m.

Attention faculty, staff and students! Celebrate Homecoming Week and show your RIC spirit! Decorate your office to show your RIC spirit according to this year's theme – "Heating Things Up". Compete for fabulous prizes! Winners will be announced at the Homecoming Festival.

• Click here to download the registration form!

Henry Barnard Classroom Decorating Contest

9:00 to 10:30 a.m. – Judging at 11:00 a.m.

The students at the Henry Barnard School are very excited about decorating their classrooms according to the of Homecoming 2012 – "Heating Things Up". Winners of the contest will be named during school announcements.

Residence Hall Decorating Contest

Decorating Complete by 6:00 p.m. – Judging 8:00 p.m. – Residence Halls

The Office of Residential Life invites you to show off your creativity and your RIC spirit! Each Residence Hall will decorate a large "spirit board" in the Homecoming theme "Heating Things Up". Winners will be announced at the Friday Night Homecoming Festival.

• Click here to register!

Thursday, October 4^th

Bannister Gallery Exhibits: Opening Receptions

5:00 p.m. – Bannister Gallery in Roberts Hall

d'Ann de Simone
Main Gallery
This exhibit reflects the artist's increasing anxiety over the state of American culture and her ambivalence toward technology. Using two primary sources of imagery: maps and Chinese paper cuts, the art brings East and West together by blending imagery from both cultures and "mapping" out a new terrain. de Simone is visually impaired and a faculty member in the art department of Michigan State University.

Monique Roelle Johnson
Focus Gallery
Woman is a collection of works by Monique Rolle Johnson that focuses on the commonality of women, their strengths, endurances, burdens, and triumphs. Johnson's work is best defined by its brilliant colors that saturate her surfaces. The rhythmic patterns she employs are suggestive of her Caribbean roots. Johnson has received degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design and the College of the Bahamas. Her works are in numerous public and private collections.

Chalk the Quad Contest

Decorating Complete by 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Judging 8:00 p.m. – Rhode Island College Quad

Chalk the Quad in support of Homecoming activities. Student organizations, student athletes and seminar classes are welcome to participate! A member of the Student activities team will be in touch with you very soon with an information packet on this activity.

PAPERS: Stories of Undocumented Youth

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Student Union Ballroom

"This documentary focuses on the unique challenges that undocumented youth graduating from high school every year in the U.S. face as they turn 18. Many of these youths are at risk of exile from the only country many of them have ever known as home." (Americasvoiceonline.org). Followed by discussion about local undocumented college students and Welcoming America/RI, the national grassroots collaborative promoting mutual respect and cooperation between Americans.
Sponsored by L.I.F.E.
Presented by Michelle DePlante, International Institute of Rhode Island
In collaboration with Rhode Island College Diversity Week.

GrooveBoston

9:00 p.m. – Rhode Island College Recreation Center

GrooveBoston has set up their Fall 2012 tour and is stopping in at Rhode Island College. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. for the ultimate student music experience. Rhode Island College students only. $5 per student. Contact Kyla Pecchia, President, Student Community Government or by phone at (401)456-8546.

Current Students Only

Friday, October 5^th

Homecoming Festival

4:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Rhode Island College Quad

The Homecoming Festival is the go-to event for Homecoming 2012! Stop by the campus quad for tasty, traditional cookout fare and fabulous, fun activities! Join us as we unveil our new Rhode Island College affinity line with Alex and Ani and welcome guests to our artisan craft fair. Also, browse for homemade Rhode Island crafts made by our alumni and community. In addition to the cookout and artisan craft fair, there will be children's activities and a pie throwing contest! $5 per person. (Note to Students: Student price is $5 per person. If students have a meal card they will be charged $8 at the door. Please register online to secure the $5 price!)

• Artisans who would like to participate in the festival must submit a registration form by Friday, September 14.

Homecoming Parade

5:30 p.m. – Rhode Island College Campus

After you grab a bite to eat at the Homecoming Festival, head over to watch the students perform in the Homecoming Parade – in golf carts!

• Parade Application Form

Rhode Island College Trivia Challenge

7:00 p.m. – Alger 110

$10 per team of up to 7. Come back to campus, and take part in the RIC Trivia challenge! There will be trivia questions not only about RIC but also about Rhode Island and general pop culture.

• Trivia team registration form

Rhode Island College Dance Company Event

7:30 p.m. – Forman Theatre

$5 for alumni and students.

Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble Concert

8:00 p.m. – The Auditorium in Roberts Hall

Jim Karol Psychic Madman Show

9:00 p.m. – Student Union Ballroom
Admission is $3.00

RI College's 2012 Homecoming lineup includes mentalist Jim Karol performing his Psychic Madman Show, sponsored by Student Activities and the Student Union. Mentalist, comedian and memory extraordinaire, Jim has been seen by millions from his appearances on NBC's Phenomenon, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Ellen Degeneres Show, the Today Show, Howard Stern, Fox News, CNN and numerous other television and news programs. Hurry! Seating is limited! Tickets are available through online registration for Homecoming and will also be on sale Wednesday, September 12 through the Student Union Welcome and Information Center.

Saturday, October 6^th

Saturday is filled with Alumni and Student Athletic events including a 5K Run and a Hall of Fame Dinner. Registration is encouraged for all events. Check out the events!

School of Nursing Breakfast Event

9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Fogarty Life Science Building

The morning will include a program, “Joining Forces: Considerations in the care of the Veteran” presented by John Deckro, MS, RN-BC, APN-BC.

50th Reunion Class of 1963 Kickoff Breakfast

9:30 a.m. – President's House, RIC Campus

Attention Class of 1963! Kickoff 50th Reunion Activities with President Carriuolo over a delicious breakfast at her home. The 50th Reunion schedule will be announced at the kick off breakfast.

Admissions Tours

Forman Center, 10:00 a.m., Alger 110

Rhode Island College Chorus and Wind Ensemble Concert

11:00 a.m. – The Auditorium in Roberts Hall

Golf Ball Drop

1:30 p.m. – At soccer complex during halftime of men's soccer game.

Show your support for RIC and win prizes in the lively Golf Ball Drop. Cost is $10 per ball. For additional information on any of the activities associated with homecoming contact the athletic department at 401-456-8007.

Residence Halls Alumni Volleyball Tournament

2:00 p.m. – Volleyball Courts

Did you live in one of the Rhode Island College residence halls? Join current residence students and alumni from Rhode Island College for the Homecoming Volleyball Tournament. Enjoy a friendly game of volleyball and get to know the students of Rhode Island College!

RIC Night at Trinity Brewhouse, Providence

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. p.m. – Trinity Brewhouse (186 Fountain Street, Providence RI)

Join Rhode Island College community members at a reception reception in the heart of Providence at Trinity Brewhouse. Trinity Brewhouse is located at 186 Fountain Street in Providence. We will have an alumni & friends reception from 5-7 p.m. with a cash bar. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by the Rhode Island College Alumni Association. Find out more about Trinity Brewhouse at their website: http://www.trinitybrewhouse.com/. $10 per person. After the cocktail reception attend Waterfire and see how Providence is "Heating Things Up".

Rhode Island College Dance Company Event

7:30 p.m., Forman Theatre

$5 per person guest