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 It’s no secret that the Internet has changed the way we communicate. We’re taking advantage of the latest advances in this technology to stay in touch with alumni and supporters. OPEN MEETING Attend a meeting of the URI Alumni Association Government Relations Committee to discuss the recent budget crisis and its effects on higher education. This open meeting will be held on September 25 at 6 p.m. in the Cherry Auditorium of the Kirk Engineering Center. For more information, go to www.advance.uri.edu/alumni/committees/meeting. RSVP by September 20 to Lisa Harrison in the Alumni Relations Office at 401- 874-4962 or email at lharrison@advance.uri.edu.
HOMECOMING ON THE WEB Homecoming is on Saturday, October 19, and you’ll find everything you need to know about this fun-filled day on our Web site. Go to www.advance.uri.edu/alumni/homecoming for a full listing of the day’s activities—from the 2nd Annual Homecoming 5K Road Race and the Class and Affinity Reunions to all the festivities surrounding the game. FABULOUS FALL EVENTS Enjoy a variety of cultural and educational events offered at URI this fall. The Great Performances Series, http://www.uri.edu/artsci/mus/great_ performances, celebrates its 21st year with another stunning program of dance, music, spoken word, and theatre. This fall’s Honors Colloquium, Genetic Technology & Public Policy, explores the implications of this timely topic—from stem cell research to genetic testing. Go to http://www.advance.uri.edu/special/honorscolloquium for the full schedule. And for a listing of all campus events, go to http://www.news.uri.edu/calendar. TRUE BLUE Graduates of the past decade, don’t miss the 2nd Annual Blue & White Ball on Saturday, November 9. To find out more about this fun evening, go to www.advance.uri.edu/alumni/bluewhiteball. IT’S TIME TO GET THE MESSAGE More than 2,500 of your friends and former classmates have signed onto the URI Online Alumni Directory, a free service available to all alumni. Just register and you can search for old friends using a variety of criteria, such as class year and geographic area. The URI Online Community also offers a message board feature, providing alumni with a number of bulletin board and mailing list groups to discuss a range of topics. Sign on now at www.alumniconnections.com/rhodeisland and connect with friends old and new! ADVENTURE AWAITS! Our exciting new alumni travel packages will make you want to grab your passport and pack your bags. Just take a look at the inside back cover of this issue of QUAD ANGLES and put yourself in the picture! For details, go to www.advance.uri.edu/alumni/trips. QUAD ANGLES ONLINE If you prefer to do your reading online, don’t forget to take a look at this issue of QUAD ANGLES at www.advance.uri.edu/quadangles. The latest issues of the magazine are available in HTML format, which makes for easier access on the Web. |
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