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October Homecoming
A traditional Homecoming, Oct. 1-2
After more than 15 months of virtual events, including our Reunion@Home in May, we are excited to plan a traditional outdoor fall Homecoming Weekend at Bryant for October 1-2, 2021.
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We are finalizing an exciting schedule of events and activities to engage our community and celebrate Bryant’s history in Smithfield, as well as the University’s bold plans for the future envisioned in our 2030 strategic plan.
This will be an historic Homecoming as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bryant Smithfield Campus. The Classes of 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975 arrived at the newly completed “Tupper” campus in September 1971.
On Friday evening, we will finally salute our 2020 Alumni Achievement Award winners: Distinguished Alumni Sharon (Guenther) Garavel ’85, Loren “Andy” Andreo, Sr. ’51, and Dr. John Froehlich ‘09MBA; Young Alumna Leadership Mary (Green) Dunn ’12,
’13MBA; the Nelson Gulski Alumni Service Award recipient Jay Weinberg ’85; and our Distinguished Faculty Award winner Professor Allison Butler, Ph.D.
Saturday’s Homecoming Celebration will include outdoor music and tailgating prior to the Bryant Bulldogs vs. Brown Bears football classic at 4 p.m. Lacrosse alumni and friends will be celebrating that day, as well. In the evening, there will be a campus dance in the Rotunda, featuring the return of the popular band, Paper or Plastic, who performed for us in 2019.
FRIDAY September 10, 2021
AFTERNOON – Arrival at Hampton Inn, Smithfield 4:30 PM – Transportation to Federal Hill, Providence 5:00 PM – Walk Down Federal Hill with Dinner 7:30 PM – Return transportation
CLASSES OF 1970 AND 1971
SATURDAY September 11, 2021
Shuttle Service to campus available all day 9:00 AM – Shawn Nassaney ’98 Memorial 9/11 5K Walk or Run on Bryant campus 12:00 PM – Archway Society Luncheon and Induction Ceremony for the 50th Reunion Classes Celebration of the 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th and 75th Reunions in the George E. Bello ’58 Center for Information Technology 3:00 PM – East Side Campus tour (transportation provided) 6:00 PM – Pre-game dinner at Beirne Stadium 7:00 PM – Bryant Bulldogs vs. Sacred Heart Alternatives: Dinner on your own or transportation to Twin River
SUNDAY September 12, 2021
8:30 AM TO 10:30 AM – Hampton Inn: Farewell Champagne Brunch
A schedule and registration is available at alumni.bryant.edu/homecoming.
Save the date for Reunion next June 3-5, 2022, when we will celebrate all classes ending in 2 and 7, as well as classes that were missed during the Pandemic and wish to reunite.
alumni.bryant.edu/reunion2021
A Banner Tradition
Each year, students from the senior class design their class flag and proudly carry it at Commencement. Over the years, Bryant’s class flag tradition has captured the spirit of the times, and of each class’s respective graduates. Over time, however, several flags have disappeared from our inventory.
We would love to have the originals back if anyone happens to find one in an attic or on a rec room wall. But, even a picture would help us recreate your class banner for future reunion celebrations.
Email us at alumni@ bryant.edu with pictures or descriptions of any of the following class flags that are missing: 2010, 2000, 1996, 1994, 1987, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978, 1975, 1974, 1973,
1965, 1962, 1960, 1957, 1955, 1954, 1953 and 1952. Thank you for helping us preserve this important Bryant tradition!
Class Year _________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________ Email _______________________________ Phone ______________________________ Guest Name (& class year, if applicable) ______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________ Dietary restrictions or special needs? __________________________________________
REQUIRED REGISTRATION FEE $10 P/P _____________
Friday, September 10, 202 5 PM – 7:30 PM 50th Reunion Walk Down Federal Hill with Dinner $25 P/P _____________
(TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED) Space is limited. Classes of 1970 and 1971 and guests only please Saturday, September 11, 2021 12 noon to 2 PM Archway Society Luncheon & Induction Ceremony for the 50th Reunion $25 P/P _____________
All earlier classes/Loyal Guard invited to attend
(BUS AND WALKING)
6 PM
7 PM Pre-Game Football Dinner
Bryant Bulldogs vs. Sacred Heart Football under the lights
(TICKET INCLUDED WITH DINNER) $20 P/P _____________
Sunday, September 12, 2021 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Farewell Champagne Brunch Complimentary _____________
(HAMPTON INN)
CHECK ENCLOSED FOR _____________ Please make check payable to Bryant University, and mail with this form to: Bryant University Alumni Engagement Office, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917-1284. To pay by credit card, please call Alumni Engagement at 401.232.6040. Please note that Reunions for more recent classes will be held June 3-5, 2022 with on-campus housing available!
