Weekend Highlights:

Friday, October 20

Faculty Lectures, Open Houses & Welcome Receptions Various times and locations

9th Annual Be 5K Race 6 p.m. / Quadrangle $15-25 per runner Proceeds benefit the Heather Fund and MARCS Foundation

Saturday, October 21

Rhodyville 9 a.m. to Noon / Plains Rd. Parking Lot Join us before the game for family-friendly activities including inflatables, novelties, entertainment, spirit gear, and food trucks.

Homecoming Game: URI Football vs Elon Noon / Meade Stadium $15 per person (while supplies last)URI Students Free with ID (Limit 1 ticket per student)

Young Alumni Homecoming Social 3 to 5 p.m. / Whalers Brewing Co. $15 per person ($5 discount if registered by September 15) Join URI graduates from the last 10 years for a post-game social. (Must be at least 21 years of age to attend.)

Legacy Family Reception 6:30 p.m. / Ryan Center $45 per person; $20 per URI Student Includes ticket to An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg and hors d’oeuvres

An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg 8 p.m. / Ryan Center $30-37 per person$20 per URI Student (Limit 1 ticket per student)

Sunday, October 22

Think Big Tank 9 to 10:15 a.m. / Beaupre 100 Student research competition; audience selects scholarship recipient

125th Anniversary Brunch 10:30 a.m. to Noon / Pharmacy Building $25 per person Includes a ticket to the State of the University address and brunch

For a complete schedule and event registration, visit

uri.edu/afw