ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Homecoming: Alumni & Family Weekend
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Purchase your tickets for an unforgettable weekend packed with fun for students, families, alumni and friends!
Be Part of the Action – Volunteer with Us!
Volunteers get a complimentary concert ticket, t-shirt, food vouchers, and the chance to play a key role in making Homecoming Unforgettable!
Book Your Hotel – Special Homecoming Rate
The Providence Marriott Downtown is offering us a special $279/night rate for homecoming weekend. Stay for two nights: Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 (Sunday checkout) to secure this price.
The last day to book the special rate is Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Schedule of Events for Friday
| Time | Event | Location | Registration/Tickets Needed? |
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| 11:30 am | Golden Anchors: Honor Class of '76. The Brunch welcomes all alumni who have graduated beginning with the year 1975 and above. | Alger 110 | Yes, |
| 3 – 5 pm | Connecting with the School of Psychology and our Clinical Mental Health Programs | TBD | Yes, |
| 5 pm | Women's Volleyball Alumni Game* | Murray | No |
| 7 pm | Student Event | Student Union Ballroom | No |
| 7 pm | The Lion King Gymnastics Show* | Murray | Yes, |
| 7:30 – 9 pm | Koresh Dance Company Performs Hollow Apple | Sapinsley | Yes, |
Schedule of Events for Saturday
| Time | Event | Location | Registration/Tickets Needed? |
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| 10 – 11 am | Hall of Fame Induction* | Murray | Yes* |
| 10 am – 12 pm | Rapid Response Wrappers! | Fogarty Life Science Building (lobby, 162, 168) | Yes, |
| 10 am – 12 pm | Float Building (for ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Student Orgs) | Parking Lot C | Yes, |
| 10 am – 2 pm | Meet and Greet: Art Education | Alex and Ani Hall (135, 136) | Yes, |
| 11 am – 12 pm | Hall of Fame Brunch* | Donovan | Yes* |
| 12 pm | Women's Tennis vs UMass Boston* | Tennis Courts | No |
| 12 – 4 pm | Anchor Fan Zone | Lot 34 | Yes, |
| 12 – 4 pm | Family Festival: Petting Zoo, Photo Booth, Caricature Artists, Float Parade, Performers, Maker Stations | Intramural Fields | No |
| Beehive and Greenhouse Tours | Yes, | ||
| Beer Garden (21+) | Parking Lot X | Yes, | |
| Food Trucks | No | ||
| Pottery Workshop | Alex and Ani | Yes, | |
| 1 pm | Men's Soccer vs Western Connecticut* (Hall of Fame, Float Winners, Golf Ball Drop at 1:45) | Soccer Pitch | No |
| 3 pm | Women's Soccer vs Alumni* | Soccer Pitch | No |
| 4 – 7 pm | Family Karaoke | Donovan | No |
| 4 – 7 pm | The Donovan Shore Dinner Hall - Menu includes lobster, kielbasa, corn, potato, New England clam chowder, and more. | Faculty Center in Donovan | Yes, |
| 7 – 8 pm | Anchor Madness* | Rec Center | Yes, |
| 8 – 9:15 pm | Night Beer Garden (21+) | Rec Center | Yes, |
| 8:30 – 10 pm | 20RIDE! Concert: America's #1 Zac Brown Tribute Band! | Rec Center | Yes, |
* For Athletics activities details please or call Athletics at 401-456-8007.
Please Note: Homecoming is a rain or shine event, with no refunds offered.
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The Alumni Association proudly serves our 75,000+ graduates of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ by providing resources, events and benefits exclusively to our alumni community.Â
- emailalumni@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8086
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