As the URI College of Nursing continues to recognize its 75th anniversary, the anniversary committee has planned a “signature event” to celebrate the milestone.
College personnel, including faculty, staff, students and alumni will gather at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, on Thursday, September 30. A reception is scheduled for 5 p.m., followed by a dinner and speaking program at 6, during which 75 “Luminaries” from the College’s history will be recognized.
The Wyndham is a beautiful location close to the center of Newport and the Kingston Campus. The date also allows attendees to participate in a variety of activities that are scheduled for Alumni and Family Weekend held at the University.
Tickets for the event cost $60 per person, $50 for recent graduates. RSVP by Sept. 13. Contact Hannah Laiho at 401-874-4962 for tickets and more information. A limited number of rooms has been reserved at a special rate for guests wishing to stay. For reservations, call 401-862-2163 and ask for the URI Alumni Event room block. Space is limited and subject to availability.
As we prepare for this joyous occasion to honor the past, we remain focused on the future. Thanks to the anonymous support of a college friend, we’re pleased to announce a matching gift opportunity. Every gift of $1,000 or more to any College of Nursing fund made through September 30, 2021, will generate a match up to $100,000 to the Anonymous Donor’s Challenge Fund. To that end, we invite alumni and friends to make an anniversary contribution today by visiting the College of Nursing 75th Anniversary website. You may also contact Eric Schonewald at eschonewald@uri.edu or Tim Babcock at tbabcock@uri.edu from URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement.