“US. WE. TOGETHER. FAMILY. FRIARS.”
-Ed Cooley
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
ONCE YOU JOIN THE PROVIDENCE COLLEGE FAMILY, YOU’RE A FRIAR FOR LIFE.
Celebrate the tradition, spirit, and camaraderie that define the PC experience during Alumni & Family Weekend. We invite you to reconnect with your classmates, spend time with your son or daughter, and enjoy all of the sports, festivities, and entertainment that PC — and Providence — have to offer.
Friday, February 15, 2013
REGISTRATION AND TICKET PICKUP
3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Ruane Atrium, Concannon Fitness Center
MEET THE PC COMMUNITY
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
McPhail’s Entertainment Facility, Slavin Center
Get to know faculty, staff, and Dominicans on campus as well as members of PC’s extensive alumni network.
ACCOMPLISHING CAREER SUCCESS
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
’64 Hall, Slavin Center
Current students and families are invited to learn about great career networking opportunities and to interact with alumni.
Recently Added:
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
will speak to"An Effective Congress for the 21st Century"
6:30 p.m.
Smith Center for the Arts
Ryan Concert Hall
This event is Co-Sponsored by the Department of Political Science, College Democrats, College Republicans and Pi Sigma Alpha
ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME DINNER
6:00 p.m.
The Renaissance Providence Hotel, Downtown Providence
$75 per ticket
DINNER WITH THE DOMINICANS
6:30 p.m.
Campus Ministry Center, St. Dominic Chapel
$15 per ticket
Connect with the Dominican Community, with special remarks from PC’s chaplain, Rev. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98.
WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. NEW HAMPSHIRE
7:00 p.m.
Schneider Arena
Complimentary
COMEDY SHOW featuring TOM COTTER from “America’s Got Talent”
8:30 p.m., doors open at 8:00 p.m., Peterson Recreation Center
$15 per ticket, $10 per student ticket
Tom Cotter, a stand-up comedian originally from Rhode Island, took second place in NBC’s hit show America’s Got Talent in 2012. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has won several comedy competitions, including the Boston Comedy Festival. Opening the show is Tom’s wife, Kerri Louise, a finalist on the second season of Last Comic Standing.
COMEDY SHOW AFTER PARTY: IRISH NIGHT
9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
McPhail’s Entertainment Facility, Lower Slavin Center
Following the comedy show, end your night with an after party in McPhail’s. PC Irish Dancers will be “Stepping” to some of your favorite tunes as we welcome Irish Band, Tradition, back to PC! You don’t want to miss this show! (limited capacity; ID is required for alcohol.)
Saturday, February 16, 2013
REGISTRATION AND TICKET PICKUP
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Ruane Atrium, Concannon Fitness Center
Friar Fest and Bus Decorating Competition
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Front of Concannon Fitness Center
Rally before the men’s basketball team takes on Notre Dame. Join us for coffee, hot chocolate, and Munchkins donated by Dunkin’ Donuts, face painting, and more surprises. PC freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors will compete to see whose decorated bus best represents the theme Us. We. Together. Family. Friars. Alumni and families are welcome to park on campus and ride the buses to the game. Bus pickup begins at 11:30 a.m. behind Raymond Dining Hall. Go Friars!
MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME VS. NOTRE DAME
Noon
Dunkin’ Donuts Center
To purchase tickets, visit www.friars.com and click “promotions.” Use codes pcfamily13 or pcalumni13.
CLASS POST-GAME ALUMNI RECEPTIONS
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Light fare will be served.
1950 to 1969: Shula’s
1970 to 1989: McCormick & Schmick’s
1990 to 1999: Trinity Brewhouse & Restaurant
2000 to 2008: Fat Belly’s
2009 to 2012: Ri Ra
School of Continuing Education Current Students and Graduates: Hilton Providence
FAMILY ICE SKATING
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Providence College Campus
Enjoy ice skating and hot chocolate on the PC campus! Skating is complimentary and rentals are included.
HISTORICAL TOUR OF PROVIDENCE
3:00 p.m.
Departs from Ruane Atrium
$25 per ticket
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES INFORMATION SESSION
3:00 p.m.
Moore Hall III
Is your son or daughter interested in studying abroad? Join us for a short information session about global opportunities.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STUDY ABROAD RECEPTION
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Phillips Memorial Library
Invitation only
MASS
4:30 p.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 will serve as principal celebrant, and members of the Dominican Community will concelebrate, as alumni and families come together as one community.
10th Anniversary of McPhail’s Celebration
7:00 p.m. until close
McPhail’s Entertainment Facility, Slavin Center
Join fellow Friars to recognize Rev. J. Stuart McPhail, O.P. ’61 and celebrate the 10th anniversary of McPhail’s. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:00 p.m., followed by a night full of live performances by favorite bands from the last 10 years. The first 50 guests will receive a special gift.
Sponsored by
A CAPPELLA CONCERT FEATURING PC ALUMNI
8:00 p.m.
Ryan Family Concert Hall, Smith Center for the Arts
MICHAEL FLATLEY’S LORD OF THE DANCE
8:00 p.m.
Providence Performing Arts Center
$43.75 per ticket
MAGIC SHOW BY CELEBRITY MAGICIAN NICK LOCAPO
8:30 p.m.
Lower Level, Slavin Center
Sunday, February 17, 2013
ALUMNI & FAMILY WEEKEND MASS
11:00 a.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 will serve as principal celebrant, and members of the Dominican Community will concelebrate, as alumni and families come together as one community.
JAZZ BRUNCH
Noon
Lower Level, Peterson Recreation Center
$18 per person, $12 for children 12 and under
Immediately after Mass, join us for a hearty send-off featuring live jazz.
MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. MERRIMACK
4:00 p.m.
Schneider Arena
To purchase tickets, visit www.friars.com.
REGISTRATION
Register online for tickets to Providence College’s Alumni & Family Weekend by
February 8, 2013.
Also online:
Further details on all weekend events and meetings • Special hotel room rates and information • Discounts throughout downtown Providence in honor of Alumni & Family Weekend Questions?
Contact the Office of College Events at 401.865.2344 or visit the Alumni & Family Weekend website at www.alumni.providence.edu/alumnifamilyweekend.
Offices of Alumni Relations & College Events
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918-0001
US. WE. TOGETHER.
FAMILY. FRIARS.