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

• 18th Annual Ray Cordeiro Alumni Golf Classic 

• Famous Lobster/Steak Dinner 

• Welcome Back Celebration with Champagne Toast, Dessert Bar & Live Band 

• Reunion Brunch for Classes 1970- 1980

• Hawk Family & Friends Afternoon Concert Series & Food Trucks

• 2nd Annual Wine Tasting Hour with the Assistant VP of Alumni Relations’

• Shuttle Service to Downtown Bristol 

• Late Night Karaoke 

• Firepits and Food Trucks 

• Campus Tours

• Charcuterie Board Workshop 

• Cocktail Receptions for 30th Anniversary of Naming of Mario Gabelli School of Business and 50th Anniversary of Center of Marine & Natural Sciences

• Special All-Alumni Hawk Family Celebration (tributes to reunion classes ending in 0 & 5)

• Pictures with the Hawk Mascot 

• Hawks Scavenger Hunt 

• And more… 

Roger Williams Alumni & Reunion Weekend (May 30- June 1, 2025) Schedule of Events

ALL WEEKEND

First 45 to register will receive a free “Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk” Alumni T-Shirt

REUNION & REGISTRATION HEADQUARTERS 

Location: North Campus Residence Hall, First Floor
Friday, May 30: 12 pm- 9 pm / Saturday, May 21: 9 am- 9 pm / Sunday, June 1: 8 am- 10 am

FAMILY ROOM HEADQUARTERS

Location: North Campus Residence Hall, Second Floor in Great Room 
The hub for all families with children. Movies, children’s arts, crafts & games.
Friday, May 30: 12 pm- 9 pm / Saturday, May 21: 9 am- 9 pm / Sunday, June 1: 7 am- 10 am

CAMPUS SCAVENGER HUNT

Location: RWU Campus
Hunt like a Hawk. Join us at your own pace to complete the scavenger hunt by the weekend. Prizes awarded.
Friday, May 30- Sunday, June 1

ALUMNI ARCHIVE DISPLAY

Location: RWU Library
Take a stroll to the campus Quad and stop in the library to see the Alumni Archive display of past newspapers, stories and history of the campus. Also take a look at our book section from Alumni authors.
Friday, May 30- Sunday, June 1

AQUACULTURE & AQUARIUM SCIENCE WET LAB TOURS  

Location: Marine & Natural Sciences Building
Take your kids or yourself on a tour to see our aquaculture team’s wet lab of seahorses, quohogs, growing algae, fish and more!
Friday, May 30- Sunday, June 1 

SHUTTLE SERVICE TO/FROM DOWNTOWN 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 1:30 am
Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31: 8:30 pm- 1:30 am

RWU BOOKSTORE  

Enjoy a 10% discount all weekend and stock up on all your favorite hoodies, t-shirts, hats, stickers and more!

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025

11:00 am: 8^thANNUAL RAY CORDEIRO ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC ($)

Location: Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union Street, Portsmouth, RI
Join us for the 18^th year alumni golf tradition honoring former baseball coach & Assistant Athletic Director, Ray Cordeiro Steak & Lobster Dinner back on-campus post tournament. We love to see your best and festive golf attire. Register early to guarantee spot.

12:30 pm- 2:30 pm: CAMPUS TOURS BY CAROL SACCHETTI 

Tour 1: 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm. Tour 2: 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm
Location: Alumni & Admissions House
Led by alum favorite Assoc. Dean for Student Life & Student Programs Leadership Orientation Carol Sacchetti, take a tour of your old stomping grounds. Visit your favorite buildings, residence halls, how campus has transformed over the years, take a photo with the Roger Williams statue in the quad and witness our favorite view of the Mount Hope Bridge.

6:00 pm- 7:30 pm: ALUMNI WEEKEND KICK-OFF DINNER ($)

(Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot)
Join us under the tent for our signature dinner with New England classic lobster or steak. LIVE MUSIC and fun for the whole family. If you signed up for the golf classic, this is where you will enjoy dinner.

6:00 pm- 8:00 pm: ALUMNI AWARD HONOREE RECEPTION & DINNER 

By invitation only
Location: President’s Residence

7:00 pm- 9:00 pm: FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIE NIGHT

Location: North Campus Residence Hall, Great Room, Second Floor
Grab the kids and settle in for movies and snacks

7:45 pm- 10:00 pm: WELCOME BACK CHAMPAGNE TOAST, DESSERT BAR & LIVE MUSIC CELEBRATION WITH THE ADAM GO BAND

(Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot)
Kick-off your weekend under the big alumni tent with other Alumni Hawk Family members where we will share a complimentary glass of champagne while listening to the incredible music by the crowd favorite, the Adam Go Band. TOAST AT 8:00 PM. 
Walk out to the lawn to enjoy the firepits and lawn games. 
*Full Cash Bar Available

8:30 pm- 1:30 am: DOWNTOWN BRISTOL SHUTTLE SERVICE 

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025

7:30 am- 10:00: am BREAKFAST BUFFET ($) 

(Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot or Roger’s Café in the First Floor of School of Law)

8:00 am- 11:00 am: THE INAUGURAL ROGER WILLIAMS PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Led by IPTPA Certified Coach, Alum Joe Tine ’99 
*Registration Required
Location: Tennis Courts behind North Campus Residence Hall
You have asked for it and now it’s here. Join us for a fun morning outing on the courts. All levels are welcome. Prizes to the winner along with bragging rights for the first tournament winners. Adults only.

10:30 am- 12:00 pm: REUNION BRUNCH FOR CLASSES 1970- 1980 ($)

Location: Bready Sailing Center
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 in our Sailing Center overlooking the bay. Special 50^th reunion tribute for the Class of 1975.

11:00 am- 12:00 pm: CHARCUTERIE BOARD WORKSHOP ($)

Location: Roger’s Café in the First Floor of the School of Law
Brush up on your hosting skills and be the life of the party! Create your own charcuterie board to enjoy during the weekend. Your registration fee covers the food, supplies and a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Limited space available.

12:00 pm- 3:00 pm HAWK FAMILY & FRIENDS AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES & FOOD TRUCKS 

Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot
All alumni & families are welcome to this Hawk signature event. Try any of the options at the Food Truck stations. Alumni Bruce Kittell ’73 and Skip (John) DelSesto ’74 will be returning as musical guests with their band Gooseberry Road.
*Full Cash Bar Available.

2:00 pm- 4:00 pm: 2^nd Annual Wine Tasting Extravaganza with Assistant VP of Alumni Relations ($) 

Location: Bready Sailing Center
This was a sold-out event last year. Take part in this signature afternoon event. Mingle with your classmates and Assistant VP of Alumni Relations while enjoying 4 of the best flavors from a local winery paired with a variety of cheeses. Live acoustic performance by Brian Michaud playing music from the Beatles to Allman Brothers

2:00 pm- 5:45 pm: 5th Annual Alumni of Color Network (AOCN) Family Reunion ($) 

Location: TBD
Each year this event continues to grow. We will have VP for Equity and Inclusion Joanna Ravello Goods, PhD as our special guest. 

4:30 pm- 5:45 pm: COCKTAIL RECEPTION CELEBRATION FOR 30^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAMING OF MARIO J. GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Location: Global Heritage Hall Patio
Join Dean of Mario J. Gabelli School of Business (GSB), Diya Das and former GSB alums to celebrate the 30^th Anniversary. Followed by a special alumni celebration under the Alumni Tent by North Residence Hall. *Full Cash Bar Available. 

Followed by an All-Alumni Special Celebration under the Alumni Tent at 6 pm. 

COCKTAIL RECEPTION CELEBRATION FOR 50^th ANNIVERSARY OF CENTER OF MARINE & NATURAL SCIENCES 

Location: School of Social & Natural Sciences Foyer
Join RWU community members of Biology, Marine Biology & Environmental Science and proud alums for an evening of connection and engagement to celebrate 50 years of MNS. Followed by a special alumni celebration under the Alumni Tent by North Residence Hall. *Full Cash Bar Available. 
Followed by an All-Alumni Special Celebration under the Alumni Tent at 6 pm. 

6:00 pm- 8:30 pm: SPECIAL ALL- ALUMNI HAWK FAMILY CELEBRATION  (INCLUDING SPECIAL TRIBUTES TO REUNION CLASSES ENDING IN 0 & 5)

Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot
DJ, dancing, food (Oysters, food truck, champagne , cash bar and other special tributes to reunion alums in classes ending in 0 & 5 and other special affinity groups). 

7:30 pm- 10:00 pm: Fire-pits and Smores

Location: North Residence Quad Lawn

8:00 pm- 1:30 am: SHUTTLE FOR THE “HAWK WALK CRAWL” 

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 1:30 am

Join us for an evening of stops that will include some of Bristol’s favorite bar & food establishments 

10:00 pm- 1:00 am" KARAOKE LATE NIGHT FROM BIG THUNDER ENTERTAINENT

Location: North Campus Residence Hall, First Floor
Prepare your favorites songs and enjoy Roger William Alums two favorites: chicken fingers and mac ‘n’ cheese!

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025

7:30 am- 10:00 am: BREAKFAST BUFFET ($) 

Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot or Roger’s Café in the First Floor of School of Law

7:30 am- 11:00 am: ROOM CHECK-OUT

Location: Registration Headquarters, North Campus Residence Hall, First Floor

Please consider spend time on Sunday enjoying downtown Bristol exploring the various shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Stop by Colt State Park and consider taking a ride to Newport, RI

Date

Friday May 30, 2025

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 
Lead company logo on t-shirt
Tee Signage

Dinner Tent Sponsor: $3,000

Foursome including a steak or lobster dinner
Logo recognition on e-mail marketing 
Logo recognition on 38k+ alumni e-mail distribution and social media
Small company logo on title sponsor t-shirt
Tee signage

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 38k+ alumni e-mail distribution and social media
Tee signage

Longest Drive or Closest to Pin Sponsors: $1,500

Foursome including a steak or lobster dinner
Logo recognition on event signage
Logo recognition on 38k+ alumni e-mail distribution and social media
Small company logo on title sponsor t-shirt
Tee signage

Corporate Foursome: $1,050

Foursome including a steak or lobster dinner
Logo recognition on event signage
Logo recognition on 38k+ alumni e-mail distribution and social media
Tee signage

Tee Signage: $250

Logo recognition on 38k+ alumni e-mail distribution and social media

Contact 

Contact Kelly Scafariello kscafariello@cnyc86.com 

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 16, 2025 (two weeks prior). No refunds will be given after May 18, 2025, for any reason, including inclement weather. 

See Pricing and Register

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@cnyc86.com 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@cnyc86.com 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: GoHawks2025

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.    

Any gift to RWU donated between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 will be counted toward your 2025 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@cnyc86.com.

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 2024 Award Winners are

Roger Williams Hawk Award:George Hemond '72
Young Alumni Achievement Award:Eileen Korney Pollina '16
Alumni Advancing DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award):Walter Ramos '83
Roger Williams Honorary Hawk Award:Ray Cordeiro
Distinguished Alumni of the Year: Debra Stokes '89

Learn more about the Alumni Award Winners and submit future nominations.

Experience today’s “dorm life” in the newly constructed North Campus Residence Hall and find out how things have changed since YOU lived on campus. This 120,000- square-foot, one of a kind residence hall has breathtaking views of our new athletic fields, tennis courts and beyond to the beautiful Mount Hope Bay. This 350 bed residence hall combines suites and apartments, each with private bathrooms and lounge space including a two story multi-purpose room, classrooms and game room.

Whether you are looking to share space with nine of your former classmates or your spouse and children, we have room arrangements to meet your requirements in our North Campus Residence Hall.

Please indicate whom you would like to room with when registering for accommodations.  Feel free to review the suite layouts below for reference. Our offices will do our best to meet your rooming requests, if given in advance. We will place your group in the appropriate size suite.  Late registrations are not guaranteed room preference.

Suite Example 1

2 Rooms (2 beds in each room)

Suite Example 2

3 Rooms (2 beds in each room)

Suite Example 3

2 Singles and 4 Rooms with 2 beds in each