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“This is what RISD looks and feels like—dynamic, electric, interconnected and inclusive.” President Rosanne Somerson 76 ID
CELEBRATING THE ESSENCE OF COMMUNITY Better attended than ever, RISD Weekend 16 brought hundreds of RISD enthusiasts to campus from October 7–9. Alumni, parents and trustees came from throughout New England and the US and from as far afield as Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Switzerland, the UAE and the UK, among other places.
Starting on Friday afternoon and going strong right through Sunday, visitors joined with students, faculty, staff and other members of the RISD family in looking at intriguing art and design work, asking questions about materials and process, taking hands-on workshops and generally enjoying each other’s company. On Friday evening, President Rosanne Somerson 76 ID (above right ) hosted a welcome reception in the Museum’s Main Gallery and spoke briefly about where RISD is headed. On Saturday RISD trustee Stu Murphy 64 IL offered an animated RISD READS presentation.
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