Alumni & Reunion Weekend

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)
• Roger Williams Scavenger Hunt
• Photos with Swoop, our Hawk Mascot

2024 Printable Alumni & Reunion Weekend Schedule

2024 Roger Williams Alumni and Reunion Weekend Schedule  

Friday, May 31, 2024

12:00 pm – 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 – 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 – 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 – 5:00pm

Campus Recreation Center

Facilities are available for Roger Williams Alumni and Reunion participants

The Fitness Center hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Swimming Pool hours: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (tour 1)

 Campus Tour with Student Guide

Location: Alumni and Admissions Center, 1^st Floor

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (tour 2)

Campus Tour with Student Guide

Location: Alumni and Admissions Center, 1^st Floor

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Lobster or Steak Dinner ($) – 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 – 8:30 pm

Family & Friends Movie Night 
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, Great Room, 2^nd Floor

7:30 pm – 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 – So Damn Lucky Band 

Location: Tent located near North Campus Residence Hall lot near volleyball court

9:00 pm – 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 – 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 – 9:30 am

Breakfast Buffet ($)
Location: Upper Commons Dining Hall

9:00 am – 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 – 8:00 pm

Barnes and Noble Bookstore 
Enjoy 10% alumni discount during the weekend. Location: Lower level of The Commons

9:00 am – 10:00 am (tour 1)

Campus Tour with Student Guide
Location: Alumni and Admissions Center, 1st Floor 

10:00 am – 11:00 am (tour 2)

Campus Tour with Student Guide
Location: Alumni and Admissions Center, 1st Floor

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting (Alumni Board members only)
Location: Law School, Bay View Room, 2^nd floor

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cooking Demonstration ($) – 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: Roger’s Café in the Law School

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Reunion Brunch for Classes 1970 - 1975 ($)

Did you know Roger Williams became a four-year institution in 1972? Come celebrate with your classmates from the early years of Roger Williams College. Special 50^th 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 – 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 – 2:00 pm

Hawk Family & Friends “Taste of the South” 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’re still feeling thirsty. Alumni Bruce Kittell ’73 and Skip (John) DelSesto ’74 will be returning as musical guests with their band Gooseberry Road from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Followed by Brian Michaud of Bare Bones Acoustic performing music from the Beatles to the Allman Brothers from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Location: Tent located near North Campus Residence Hall lot near volleyball court

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Wine Tasting Hour with Kelly Scafariello ‘99, Assistant VP of Alumni Relations ($) 

Take part in this signature afternoon event. Mingle with your classmates and Kelly ‘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 – 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 – 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 – 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth, RI

5:30 pm – 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 – 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 – 9:00 pm

Firepits and S’mores
Location: North campus Residence Hall, Quad

9:00 pm – 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 Roger Williams’ Alumni’s favorites at 11:30pm - chicken fingers and mac ‘n’ cheese!

Location: North Campus Residence Hall, 1st Floor

Sunday, June 2, 2024

7:00 am – 9:30 am

Breakfast Buffet ($)
Location: Upper Commons Dining Hall

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Registration Headquarters –Room Check-out. 
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, 1^st Floor

9:00 am – 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) – $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 – The Kick-off Concert – no cost
  • Food and beverages concessions available on-site to purchase

Saturday, June 1

• Breakfast Buffet - $15.00 per person

• Breakfast Buffet – 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 – Kids Ticket - $15.00 per child ages 6-12

Sunday, June 2

• Brunch Buffet - $15.00 per person

• Brunch Buffet – 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 “dress up” or “dress down,” 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

1. 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. 
2. 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). 
3. Pets of any kind are NOT PERMITTED anywhere in the residence hall, unless they are service animals.
4. Removing any furniture from the residence hall is strictly forbidden and alumni caught doing so may be asked to pay cleaning charges. 
5. The causing of a false fire alarm, unnecessary discharging of a fire extinguisher will result in immediate removal from the residence hall. 
6. Firecrackers and fireworks are prohibited anywhere on campus.
7. Possession and distribution of narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs, controlled substances and drug-related paraphernalia are prohibited. 
8. Beer kegs are prohibited.
9. “Beer Pong” is not allowed.
10. Unauthorized musical bands are prohibited. 
11. 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 – excessive cleaning of floors, carpets
    d. Repair/replacement of appliances. 
12. Check-out time for Friday-night guests is anytime on Saturday during registration hours (9:00 am – 9:00 pm). Saturday-night guests must check out before 10:00 am on Sunday.        
13. 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.
14. 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.

Roger Williams University Alumni Update Form

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.

Make Your Class Gift Today

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 Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams education and the importance of Service as one of our core values.

Our 2023 Award Winners are:

Roger Williams 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
*Roger Williams 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.