Homecoming 2008 will be held October 17 and 18. Highlights include the eighth annual Homecoming 5K Rhode Race, the URI-Villanova game, Class of 1978 Reunion, and Rhodyville. Learn more about all the activities planned and special Homecoming hotel rates!

Join us for the third annual Distinguished Achievement Awards Celebration on October 18 at The Westin Providence. This special evening honors URI alumni and friends for their outstanding achievements, leadership, and/or community service.

Stay in the loop! Read the latest issue of QUAD ANGLES Online and inAdvance@URI, and bookmark the Alumni Calendar of Events!

Coming up on October 21 is our Web chat with Rebecca Burke '76, senior vice president and chief operating officer/chief nursing officer at The Miriam Hospital in Providence. Her topic:The Informed Patient. Bring your questions and join the conversation. Take a look at our upcoming chats!

Everybody loves Rhody! It's no secret that Rhody is always the life of the party. Now you can invite our beloved mascot to be a special guest at your next event. Learn how to request a Rhody visit and support our Rhody the Ram Scholarship Endowment!

Save the date for a member exclusive event on December 4 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Enjoy dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a production of GREASE. The evening is $55.50, which includes dinner and discounted ticket. You must be a member of the Alumni Association to register.There are only 25 seats available for this event, so register online today! For details, contact Marisa Saccoccio at 874-4604 or msaccoccio@advance.uri.edu.

Join the new URI Alumni Association group on LinkedIn, the popular online professional network. Connect with other members of the URI Alumni Association LinkedIn group, share career information, and discover great job and business opportunities. Join today, or contact Gina Dei Simonelli at gmdei@advance.uri.edu for more information. Please note that the Alumni Association will inform you once your request to join has been approved.