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Class of 1976 50th Reunion

September 25-27, 2026

Celebrate 50 years as URI alumni! Come back to Kingston to reconnect, reminisce, and make a few new memories along the way.

REGISTRATON IS OPEN! Use code EARLYBIRD10 to save 10% on all activities when you register by August 21. (Registration closes September 9, 2026.)

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Weekend Schedule

  • 1:30 p.m. Check-in begins – Alumni Center

    Ongoing – Self-Guided Campus Tours

    • Guests will be provided with a campus map and suggested walking route as well as an overlay map comparing campus today vs. 1976. Accessibility options available: bus and golf cart for attendees with mobility challenges.

    3–4 p.m.  Tours to Explore Today’s URI Session 1 (choose one)

    • Avedisian Hall/College of Pharmacy Tour – See the College of Pharmacy’s state-of-the-art facility and hear about the latest College programs and updates.
    • Fine Arts Center Tour – See the new addition to the URI Fine Arts Center and learn about the Music Therapy program.
    • Harrington School of Communication and Media Tour – Get a behind-the-scenes tour and see students in action.

    3–5 p.m. International Engineering Program Study Abroad Showcase and Open House

    • Stop by to talk with IEP students, who will be on hand to present their research and global experiences. Attendees may drop anytime between 3 and 5 p.m.

    4:15–5:15 p.m. Tours to Explore Today’s URI Session 2 (choose one)

    • URI Innovation Labs Tour and Demonstration – See a 3D printing demonstration and make your own 50th reunion keepsake item in the URI Maker Space.
    • Avedisian Hall/College of Pharmacy Tour – NOTE: 4:15 p.m. tour is open to College of Pharmacy alumni only. See the College of Pharmacy’s state-of-the-art facility and hear about the latest College programs and updates.
    • Fine Arts Center Tour – See the new addition to the URI Fine Arts Center and learn about the Music Therapy program.
    • URI Greenhouse Tour – Get an up-close view of URI’s ecologically diverse permanent collection of plants and learn about the important plant and insect research at URI.

    5:30–7 p.m. Welcome Reception – Alumni Center

    • Kick off the reunion and connect with fellow classmates! Hear from Barbara Wolfe, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, mingle with college deans, and relax to the sounds of the URI student jazz trio.
    • $40 per person; includes heavy appetizers and one drink ticket.

  • Ongoing – Self-Guided Campus Tours

    • Guests will be provided with a campus map and suggested walking route as well as an overlay map comparing campus today vs. 1976. Accessibility options available: bus and golf cart for attendees with mobility challenges.

    10–11 a.m. Guided Tour of Ocean Robotics Lab – Narragansett Bay Campus

    • Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of URI’s newest, state-of-the-art lab, which features a 4,500 cubic foot freshwater test tank. This tour is only open to 50th Reunion attendees and limited to 20 people. Don’t wait to register!

    10:30–11:30 a.m. GSO Science Saturday – Narragansett Bay Campus

    • Following the Ocean Robotics Lab Tour, stay and participate in the Graduate School of Oceanography’s Science Saturday event featuring exhibits and family-friendly activities.

    12–1:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn – Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering

    • Enjoy lunch and a presentation on Brain Health and Living Well with Dr. John K. Robinson, Thomas M. Ryan Professor of Neuroscience. Dr. Robinson is a leading behavioral neuroscientist and professor whose research explores how brain function and dysfunction can be influenced across the lifespan. As a co-director of URI’s George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience, his work has helped illuminate how everyday factors like diet, physical activity, and social and cognitive engagement can shape brain health and dementia risk.
    • $20 per person

    2–3 p.m.  Athletics Facilities Tour

    • Meet Pat Lyons, Vice President and Director of Athletics, along with members of the coaching staff while touring URI’s athletics facilities. Limited space available.

    2–2:45 p.m.  Campus Bus Tour Session 1

    • See how campus has evolved since 1976! This tour will include stops at favorite hang-outs and stunning new facilities. Limited seats available.

    3:15–4 p.m.  Campus Bus Tour Session 2

    • See how campus has evolved since 1976! This tour will include stops at favorite hang-outs and stunning new facilities. Limited seats available.

    4 p.m.  URI Football Game Watch – Alumni Center

    • Relax at the Alumni Center and cheer for URI Football as they take on North Carolina A&T.

    6–9 p.m. Cocktail Hour and 50th Reunion Lobster Bake & Dinner – Alumni Center Lawn

    Celebrate 50 years in the URI alumni community at the signature event of the weekend!

    • 6 p.m. cocktail hour
    • 6:30 p.m. class photos
    • 7 p.m. traditional New England lobster bake and dinner
    • Presentation of 1976 reunion class gift to President Marc Parlange
    • Dancing to tunes from the 1970s by WRIU student DJs

    $90 for seafood option; $55 for chicken and vegetarian options. Includes appetizers, drink ticket, dinner, and dessert.

  • 11 a.m. Sunday Brunch at The Coast Guard House

    • Join classmates for a delicious end to the weekend! Enjoy brunch with a spectacular view at The Coast Guard House restaurant in Narragansett.
    • $50; includes buffet brunch, coffee and nonalcoholic beverages. Cash bar available.

     

Cover of 1976 Renaissance Yearbook

Remember the 1976 Renaissance Yearbook?

Take a walk down memory lane and browse the yearbook online!

Join the 50th Reunion Giving Campaign

From the memorable professors to the lifelong friends—URI helped shape your life. The Reunion Giving Campaign is your chance to ensure future generations of students have the same opportunities. Join your classmates and help reach the class goal of 200 donors participating! For more information contact Reunion Giving Advisor Joanne Gemma at 401.874.5514 or joannegemma@uri.edu.

Contribute and See Progress 

Accommodations

50th Reunion Committee

Stephen J. Allen ’76
Heather M. Campbell ’76
Jane E. Fusco ’76
Andrew H. Horvitz ’76
Frank A. Marino ’75

Michele (Tremblay) Marino ’76
John J. Palumbo, Sr. ’76
Henrique T. Pedro ’76
Louis A. Pullano ’76, M.S.’01, P’06
Mark L. Saible ’76

For More Information

Reunion Information: Allison Ingalsbe, Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement, 401.874.4589 or allison.ingalsbe@uri.edu.

Class Gift: Joanne Gemma, Reunion Giving Advisor, 401.874.5514 or joannegemma@uri.edu.

Gift Planning: You can make a significant impact at URI with a planned gift. Some gifts may even improve your tax or financial situation. Contact Linnell Bickford, Director of Development, Gift Planning, at 401.874.4751 or ljbickford@uri.edu.