Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2023 Providence College Campus
Thank you for making Homecoming 2023 a weekend to remember! This year, we invited the whole PC community to come home for signature events like the Friar 5K, Friar Fest, Late Night Madness featuring OneRepublic, programs for current students and families, alumni events, and more. We also celebrated new additions to campus with a dedication ceremony for Shanley Hall and a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. We hope you enjoyed the weekend in Friartown and look forward to seeing you again soon!
The festivities on campus may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to connect with PC at Homecoming. Explore two information sessions on global education and career resources available through the Chirico Career Center on Wednesday, October 4, and Wednesday, October 11.
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Post-Homecoming Virtual Programs
Wednesday, October 46:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Friar Explorer: Study Abroad/Global Education at PC: Both On-Campus and Abroad
Providence College ranks as one of the top U.S. universities in education abroad with nearly 60% of students participating in off-campus study in recent years. Come and learn about PC’s nationally recognized programs, including the new Civ in London Flagship Program, and our Faculty-Led Abroad (FLA) experiences.
- All PC students can study abroad regardless of their major.
- Scholarships are available for study abroad, both short-term and long-term programs.
- Center for Global Education staff and our partner programs are dedicated to students’ successful experiences both on-campus and abroad.
Facilitator: Christian Wilwohl, Dean of Global Education
Wednesday, October 116:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Unlocking Your Potential: The Advantage using the Chirico Career Center’s Resources and Programs
Don’t miss our student panel discussion on taking advantage of the Chirico Career Center’s programs and services! Join us as students share their journeys and insights on how these resources have helped them prepare for a future career. Discover invaluable opportunities offered by the Chirico Career Center — from internships and job shadowing to resume workshops and networking events. Learn practical advice on leveraging these programs to help your student align their passions with professional goals. Whether your student is a freshman exploring options or a senior ready to launch into the workforce, this panel will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to help them make the most of our services. Don’t Wait… Slavin 108!
Friday, Sept. 29
Field Hockey versus Old Dominion University2 – 4 p.m.
Homecoming Check-In2 – 9 p.m.Slavin Center
Swing by and check in for the weekend. While you’re there, pick up any event tickets and purchase exclusive Homecoming merchandise. Staff will be on hand to answer all questions about the weekend.
Humanities Forum3:30 – 4:30 p.m.Ruane Center for the Humanities
In collaboration with The C. S. Lewis Fellowship and co-sponsored by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
The Humanities Forum is an opportunity for members of the Providence College community to engage in intellectual life outside class, deepen their appreciation for the humanities, and explore diverse perspectives from on and off campus.
Sarah O’Dell, MD/PhD Candidate, University of California, Irvine
Title: “R.E. Havard: What C.S. Lewis’s Physician Teaches Us about the Medical Imagination.”
Often called the “medical Inkling,” R.E. Havard was a Catholic writer, physician, and one of C.S. Lewis’s closest friends. This lecture explores the life and writings of this often-overlooked literary doctor, considering not only his profound influence on C.S. Lewis, but also revealing the riches of his medical imagination. In making room for the soul, Havard’s holistic vision of health articulates a Christian response to mental illness, as well as recognizes the healing power of literature and the arts.
Co-Organized by: Fr. Isaac Morales
Shanley Hall Dedication4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Shanley Residence Hall
Shanley Hall, Providence College’s new 123,000 -square-foot, addition to student housing, receives its formal unveiling and dedication — complete with ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
Providence College broke ground on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, for Shanley Hall, a new residence hall that carry’s the name of the college’s 12th president, Fr. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80..
It is the first new residence hall since McCarthy Hall, formerly known as Suites Hall, was constructed in 2004. Shanley Hall houses sophomores for fall 2023 and accommodates approximately 350 students. Like the others, it will be a place where students will learn and grow, living as part of a community and finding their way.
Ray Cafeteria Open House and Welcome Party5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Raymond Dining Hall
Friar Friday Night Family Dinner$16.75 entrance fee will be taken at the doorStudents with a meal plan can swipe and bring up to two guests.
This eatery on campus is a quintessential part of any PC student experience. Whether you last stepped foot inside last year or 20 years ago, come check out the transformation at this fun welcome party – equipped with music, activities, opportunities with student clubs and orgs, and of course, chicken nuggets.
Meet- Up for Class of ’24 and ’25 Families5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location Update: Mural Lounge, Lower Slavin Center
After Friar Friday Night Family Dinner in Ray Cafeteria, mix and mingle on the lawn with students and families from the classes of 2024 and 2025.
There will be a DJ spinning tunes, lawn games, and Friar spirit! The festivities don’t end here – head over to cheer on the men’s soccer team at Anderson Stadium.
The lawn meet-up is complimentary, dinner in the cafeteria has an entrance fee of $16.75 at the door. Students with a meal plan can swipe and bring up to two guests.
Men’s Soccer versus DePaul University7 – 9 p.m.
Friars of Color Welcome Meet Up7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Moore Hall
Kick off the weekend with a casual meet-and-greet for our Friars of Color.
Friartown Bingo 8 – 9:30 p.m. McPhail’s and Lower Slavin Center Complimentary
Stop by this Friar-favorite location and shoot for a coverall with “PC celebrity” bingo callers! Grab your dauber and some free popcorn — all are welcome, you can pop in at any time and join a game. Space is limited.
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Beverages including a “Taste of Rhode Island” flight featuring Narragansett- Pumpkin, Hard Tea, Hard Shandy and Fresh Catch and pizza from Sal’s available for purchase.
Alumni Meet-up at Ladder 1338 – 11 p.m.Ladder 133
Kick off Homecoming Weekend at Ladder 133 for alumni from all classes! Hang out on the back porch and catch up with friends at one of PC’s favorite spots! A cash bar will be available. Appetizers will be served!
Huxley’s Hypnotist Hub 9:30 – 11 p.m. Mullaney Gymnasium$
Tickets: $15, $5 for PC students
Get ready for an evening of laughter and Friar spirit! Doug Thompson is an amazing comedian and hypnotist who merges comedy, impressions, and wit into a show that will leave you talking for months. PC’s student comedy troupe Six Gents will open for Doug and introduce our featured performer.
Beverages available for purchase.
Saturday, Sep. 30
Homecoming Check-In 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Slavin Center Complimentary
Swing by and check in for the weekend. While you’re there, pick up any event tickets and purchase exclusive Homecoming merchandise. Staff will be on hand to answer all questions about the weekend.
BLD with Your Student8 a.m. – 6 p.m.Raymond Dining Hall
$16.75 entrance fee will be taken at the door for each meal, per diner. Students with a meal plan can swipe and bring up to two guests.
If you didn’t make the welcome party dinner on Friday, Ray serves three square meals a day! Hit up “BLD” – breakfast, lunch, or dinner – with your student and check out the eatery that is a quintessential part of the PC student experience.
Friar 5K9 – 11:30 a.m. Providence College Campus $
Starts at Harkins Hall and finishes at Ray Treacy Track
Get ready to run for a great cause! The annual Friar 5K, benefiting the National Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, returns as a signature event during Homecoming Weekend. Students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to run or walk the 3.1-mile USA Track and Field-sanctioned course around campus.
Class of ’26 and ’27 Coffee and Conversation: Ensuring a Community of Care for Students9:30 – 11 a.m.Peterson Recreation Center
Complimentary light refreshments provided; refreshments will be available starting at 9:30 a.m.
Hear from Jacqueline Kiernan MacKay, director of parent and family programs, Dr. Rosemary Fernandes Mugan ’98, executive director of the personal counseling center, and Fr. Joseph J. Guido, O.P., senior staff psychologist, assistant professor of psychology, and prior of the Dominican community, on how PC has been proactive in meeting the needs of students when challenges arise. Key campus partners of the student support network will be introduced at this event for both students and parents.
Memorial Mass10 a.m.St. Dominic Chapel
Gather with the Providence College community to honor and remember Josephine Katharine “Jobie” Hereford ’23. Jobie was a women’s and gender studies major at Providence College. Mass will be celebrated by college chaplain Fr. Justin C. Bolger, O.P., S.T.L. and concelebrated with members of the Dominican community.
Friar Explorations Information Session10:15 – 10:45 a.m.Ruane Center for the Humanities, Room 105
Planning your next getaway? Join us for an informational session on how to travel with PC and explore the sights of Europe with Friar alumni, family, and friends! Our next Friar Explorations trip will be April 11-17, 2024 to London, England! As part of this 7-day trip to London, you’ll visit Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the historic East End, and more on a panoramic, city-wide excursion. Register for the info session and learn more about this program!
President’s Welcome 11 – 11:30 a.m.Peterson Recreation CenterComplimentary
Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G will offer personal greetings to everyone gathered for Homecoming, especially the Class of 2027, new transfer students and their families, and our alumni community.
Friartown Closet Clothing Donation Drop-off11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Feinstein 201
In the spirit of Friars helping Friars, please stop by Friartown’s closet and donate professional clothing. Friartown’s Closet is a second-hand clothing store coming soon to campus in Feinstein 201! We are a female and student led business that is supported by the Entrepreneurship Society and the Ryan Incubator. The mission of Friartown’s Closet is to provide students equal opportunity to buy and sell clothing and create a more sustainable fashion cycle at Providence College. We hope to provide clothing for both men and women in every size, style, and season—including affordable professional clothing. We will also be giving students real-world experience in all aspects of running/working for a small business—stay tuned for additional upcoming opportunities!
What is being accepted:
Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences Noon – 1 p.m.Former site of Fennell HallComplimentary
The community is invited to attend the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences, a special occasion to celebrate the construction of the school’s new home.
Travelers Meet-Up Brunch at Ray 12:30 – 2 p.m. Raymond Dining Hall
Registration required. Complementary tickets will be provided to international and commuter students. All other guests will be required to swipe in with their meal plan or pay $16.75 at the door.
International and commuter students are invited to enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up at Raymond Dining Hall. Sample the on-campus dining experience and mingle with Friars near and far.
Our Mission, Our Story1 – 2 p.m.Moore HallComplimentary
Mike Leonard ’70, ’00Hon. returns to PC to share and discuss his latest documentary film project, a series exploring the four cornerstones of the College’s mission: veritas, faith and reason, contemplation, and hospitality. Tracking the themes of the 2022 book Providence College: Our Catholic and Dominican Mission, produced by the Office of Mission and Ministry, the videos – crafted by Leonard, one of America’s greatest storytellers who was an NBC Today Show correspondent for 32 years – bring to life PC’s traditions and its mission in ways that will engage those who wish to truly understand the institution and its intellectual foundations. Leonard will screen excerpts from the series and discuss the project in an interactive session, where he will be joined by Robert Pfunder ’09, associate vice president for mission and ministry.
Women’s Volleyball versus DePaul University1 – 3 p.m.
Lacrosse Alumni Game1:30 – 3:30 p.m.Anderson Stadium
Friar Fest1 – 4 p.m.Slavin Lawn/Aquinas Lawn
Celebrate with the whole Friar community at this Homecoming favorite!
Alumni, parents, students, and friends are invited to the outdoor festival with food trucks, bars (21+ area), lawn games, Little Friar Fanatics kids’ activities, a student band showcase, and alumni musical performances. The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film at PC will share excerpts from their fall musical, Carousel, with an epic musical score and unforgettable story from the golden age of Broadway.
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This event is complimentary. Food and beverage are available for guests to purchase using cash or credit card.
Anatomy and Physiology Learning Lab Open House1 – 4 p.m.Feinstein Academic Center, Fourth Floor
The Anatomy and Physiology Learning Labs will serve as the interim academic hub for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Stop by the fourth floor of the Feinstein Academic Center and check out this newly-renovated space for our inaugural class of nursing and health professionals. This is a great opportunity to meet members of the faculty and staff and learn about what’s to come during construction of the new state-of-the-art building.
Admission Session and Tour 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Guzman 250, Guzman HallComplimentary
Do you have a prospective student interested in becoming part of the Friar family? Join Owen Bligh ’10, ’14G, dean of admission, for a special presentation about the application process at PC. Attendees are invited to then take a tour of campus with a member of the Friars Club.
Tour of St. Dominic Chapel 2 – 3 p.m.St. Dominic Chapel Complimentary
Join College Treasurer Rev. Kevin Robb, O.P. ’71 for a tour of the architectural inspiration behind St. Dominic Chapel. Father Robb will discuss the life of St. Dominic and the history of the Dominican Order as depicted in the stained glass art by renowned artist, Sylvia Nicholas ’01Hon.
Educators United Meet and Greet2:30 – 3:30 p.m.Slavin Overlook Lounge
Education Alumni along with ESE/SEC juniors and seniors are invited to PC’s Educators United kickoff event on September 30, 2023 from 2:30-3:30 pm in Overlook Lounge. Learn more about our plans for mentoring, networking, and supporting each other for success in the field.
Afternoon Prayer 3 p.m.St. Dominic Chapel
Take time to pause and reflect with Eucharistic Adoration in St. Dominic Chapel. Members of the Dominican community will also be available to hear confessions.
Student Success Open House 3 – 4 p.m.Phillips Memorial Library, Second Floor
Complimentary event, light refreshments offered.
Stop by and meet peer tutors, advisors, and staff members as we showcase the Student Success Center — the College’s centralized hub for academic support. The SSC offers a variety of programs to support inclusive excellence and equal access to educational opportunity.
Whether you are a first-year student adjusting to college-level expectations or a senior working to produce a top-notch capstone project, the Center’s caring and capable peer tutors, academic coaches, and other full-time staff are here to help you reach your full potential. SSC advisors are available to help any PC student navigate academic challenges, explore program options, and connect with life-changing, high-impact learning experiences. This open house is an opportunity for students and families to find out firsthand about resources available at PC.
To learn more about available resources, including in the following areas; please visit the Student Success Center page.
- Christie Family Tutoring Center
- Student Athlete Services
- Accessibility Services
- Academic Coaching
- Academic Advising
- Multicultural Student Success
- Writing Center
Friars of Color: Perspectives from Diverse Voices 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.’64 HallComplimentary
Join Friars of Color for an afternoon of community, connection, and purpose in ’64 Hall. Current students and families will be able to connect with Friar alumni and reflect on both their college journeys and experiences as alumni, navigating the world after Providence College. All are welcome.
Homecoming Mass in Spanish4:30 – 5:30 p.m.St. Dominic Chapel
Pre-registration requested.Rev. David T. Orique, O.P., director of Latin American and Latina/o Studies, will concelebrate Mass in Spanish with members of the Dominican community.
Late Night Madness Alumni Meet-Up Sponsored by the Mal Brown Alumni Club5 – 7 p.m.Blake’s Tavern 122 Washington Street
Calling alumni of all classes! Come catch up with fellow Friar Alumni at Blake’s Tavern from 5 – 7pm for a meet-up before Late Night Madness at the AMP! Appetizers will be provided! Cash bar will be available.
Late Night Madness 7 – 10 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Amica Mutual Pavilion$
Tickets required for entry
Kick off the men’s and women’s basketball season with an AMP’d-up night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion! This year’s event will feature student acts and a featured performance by GRAMMY-nominated OneRepublic. Don’t miss an exciting night celebrating Providence College!
For ticket information, visit our Late Night Madness page.
Dinner in the City
Providence is famous for combining the warmth of a small city with the culture of a major metropolitan area. Dine out in style at any of Providence’s renowned restaurants.
A helpful listing can be found at goprovidence.com.
Sunday, Oct. 1
Homecoming Mass11 a.m. – NoonPeterson Recreation Center
Pre-registration requested.
Close out a memorable weekend with Mass celebrated by College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G and concelebrated with members of the Dominican community.
Hillbilly Thomists Homecoming BrunchNoon – 2 p.m.Peterson Recreation Center$
Tickets: $25; children 12 and under: $15. Pre-registration requested; a limited number of walk-in tickets will be available.
Enjoy a festive brunch and live music with members of the Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars that includes PC chaplains Fr. Justin and Fr. Simon. Other members of the Dominican community will host the brunch tables and mingle with alumni, students, and families.
Women’s Volleyball versus Marquette University1 – 3 p.m.
Women’s Soccer versus Creighton University1 – 3 p.m.
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