Affinity & Multicultural ProgrammingMay 24 – 26, 2019

Connect with fellow alumni and students at events that celebrate our diversity.

When you think of Reunion Weekend, you might think of big ways to celebrate your Brown affiliation—events including Campus Dance, Alumni Field Day, and the Commencement Procession. But Reunion Weekend is also where alumni from different backgrounds come together around shared interests in more intimate gatherings, including those that follow.

All events are open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Locations are subject to change. Check brown.edu/go/reunions for the most up-to-date information.

3:00 – 5:00 pmOpen House and Tea at Sarah Doyle Women’s CenterCome for tea and cookies. Relax in the cozy lounge and visit the library, zine collection, art gallery, and outdoor garden.Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender, 26 Benevolent Street

4:00 pmOpening Reception of “Memory Dishes”Using contemporary storytelling, archival materials, and culinary objects, “Memory Dishes” explores how a recipe can illuminate the ways people of the African Diaspora use food to connect to both their present and past.

Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, 94 Waterman Street

6:30 – 7:30 pm Latinx Legacy: A Community Celebration with Mercedes Domenech Participate in a joyful celebration of the Latinx community at Brown University honoring a champion of campus diversity. Her name now graces a financial-support scholarship for Latinx students: the Mercedes Domenech Brown University Latino Alumni Council Endowed Scholarship Fund, formerly known as the Brown University Latino Alumni Council (BULAC) Endowed Scholarship.Brown Faculty Club, Wriston Terrace, 1 Bannister Street

8:00 – 9:00 pm Unity CelebrationCelebrate the diversity of Brown’s student and alumni communities with Brown’s alumni affinity groups: A4, BULAC, IPC, NABA, and Brown TBGALA. Enjoy a presentation of gifts to representatives from the graduating Class of 2019. Raise a glass to Brown’s alumni leaders and graduates in recognition of their accomplishments.

Maddock Alumni Center Garden Tent, 38 Brown Street

Co-Sponsored by the BAA, MAC, the LGBTQ Center, and the BCSC.

9:00 pm – 1:00 amCampus DanceWhether you go black-tie or in tie-dye, whether you swing, twist, disco, or just plain get down, it all goes at Campus Dance! The open-air campus celebration boasts 11,000+ participants—and you have something in common with every single one of them.College Green and Simmons Quad

9:00 pm – midnightBrown Center for Students of Color (BCSC) ReceptionTake a break from Campus Dance and stop by the BCSC. Mingle with classmates and friends, enjoy music and refreshments, and celebrate the rich legacy of the Center.

Brown Center for Students of Color, Partridge Hall, 68 Brown Street

Co-sponsored by the BCSC, the BAA, and MAC.

Friday, May 24 Saturday, May 25

11:00 am – 12:00 pmSlavery and Legacy Walking TourLearn about the history and legacy of slavery as it pertains to Brown University and the state of Rhode Island. Major stops on this hour-long walking tour include the Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle, University Hall, the Slavery Memorial, and the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice.Meetup Location: Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle

Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice (CSSJ).

11:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen House Reception at CSSJ For centuries, the institution of slavery pervaded every aspect of life in America and its reverberations are still keenly felt today. We invite you to the Center’s 19th-century house for a special reception to meet our faculty, staff, and students. While you are at the Center you can learn about student opportunities at the CSSJ, view the exhibition on display in our gallery, “Memory Dishes”; a stunning glass wall art piece, “Rising to Freedom”; and a symbolic slave garden.Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, 94 Waterman Street

Noon – 3:00 pmAlumni Field DaySample a smorgasbord of international fare at the all-new food-truck-themed tent! Taquitos and empanadas, falafel, gourmet grilled cheese, Asian noodles, pad thai, and a backyard grill for burgers and hot dogs are all for the taking with your paid tickets ($30 at the gate). Or, feel free to park a seat on the grass or under your class tent and BYOL (bring your own lunch). And don’t miss the complimentary ice cream.Note: Alumni Field Day is open to recent grads (Classes 2015-2018), and classes from the 5th through the 30th Reunions and the Alpert Medical School.

Erickson Athletic Complex Fields

Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations

A4 Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance

BAA Brown Alumni Association

BCSC Brown Center for Students of Color (formerly the Third World Center)

BULAC Brown University Latino Alumni Council

IPC Inman Page Black Alumni Council

MAC Brown Alumni Association’s Multicultural Alumni Committee

NABA Native American Brown Alumni

TBGALA Transgender, Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alumni

12:30 – 1:20 pm“Memory Dishes” Commencement ForumOrganized in conjunction with the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice’s gallery exhibition “Memory Dishes,” this panel discussion considers how food today helps us to understand the history and legacies of slavery. Panelists include acclaimed African Diaspora foodways expert Jessica B. Harris, award-winning food and nutrition journalist Toni Tipton-Martin as well as “Memory Dishes” curator Johanna Obenda ’19 AM.Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES), Room 130, 85 Waterman Street

3:30 – 5:30 pm Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) Annual Meeting and ReceptionThe IPC Board of Governors invites you to attend its annual meeting and to hear about the council’s activities and any proposed amendments to the constitution or by-laws that may be submitted for IPC member voting. Seniors and IPC members are encouraged to attend and learn about how they can become involved. Join members for refreshments at a post-meeting reception.Smith-Buonanno Hall, Lobby and Room 106, 95 Cushing Street

4:00 – 6:00 pm Annual Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4) Commencement CelebrationA4 will recognize members of the Class of 2019 and their families with an afternoon of hospitality and entertainment. Stop by to visit, watch student group performances, and enjoy light refreshments. Congratulate this year’s recipients of the annual A4 Community Contribution Award. Students, alumni, community members, and friends are welcome. Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center, Kasper Multipurpose Room, 75 Waterman Street

4:30 – 5:15 pmGraduating Veterans Recognition, Commissioning Ceremony and ReceptionHonor veteran classmates, celebrate the success of graduating student veterans and witness the commissioning of graduating ROTC students as they begin their careers in the armed forces.Rhode Island Hall, Room 108 and Lobby, 60 George Street

Co-sponsored by the Brown University Veterans Alumni Council and the Office of Military-Affiliated Students

5:00 – 7:00 pm Brown TBGALA ReceptionDiscover friends old and new, congratulate degree recipients- both undergraduate and graduate-and learn more about TBGALA. Includes light refreshments, beer, and wine.Robinson Hall, 64 Waterman Street

5:30 – 8:30 pmThe ONYX Rites of Passage Celebration Dinner Celebrate the achievements of graduating Black students at the sacred Rites of Passage ceremony and dinner. Alumni, faculty, and administrators all join students and their families for this special tradition in which graduating students are inducted into the IPC. Rhode Island Convention Center, Ballroom A, 1 Sabin Street

Co-sponsored by the Black Student Initiative of the BCSC, the Division of Campus Life, the IPC, the BAA, and MAC.

5:30 – 8:30 pmLatinx Commencement Dinner Honor the Class of 2019 by welcoming the newest members of nuestra BULAC familia! Alumni, faculty, and administrators all join students and their families in celebrating the Latinx Class of 2019. Omni Providence Hotel, 1 West Exchange Street, Providence

Co-sponsored by the Latinx Student Initiative of the BCSC, the Division of Campus Life, BULAC, the BAA, and MAC.

6:30 – 8:30 pmNatives at Brown Commencement DinnerIt’s the second annual Natives at Brown Commencement Dinner in celebration of the Class of 2019 and their families! Join alumni, faculty, and staff, as we welcome this year’s graduates into the NABA community and commemorate the students’ achievements. John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities and Cultural Heritage, Nightingale-Brown House Lawn, 357 Benefit Street

Co-sponsored by NABA, the BAA, and MAC.

9:30 pm – 12:30 amUnity Funk NiteGroove to the best music of the ’70s through today at this revival of an old Brown tradition with a multicultural twist. IPC, A4, BULAC, NABA, and Brown TBGALA come together to celebrate diversity in the Brown community. Alumni, graduates, and families are welcome at this evening of dancing, music, and fun. 21+. Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center, Kasper Multipurpose Room, 75 Waterman Street

Co-sponsored by the BAA, MAC, and the Brown Annual Fund.

9:30 amCommencement ProcessionGather your friends to cheer on fellow alumni and graduates. Celebrate all walks of life as we march down the hill—together as one, our “forever Brown” community.In front of University Hall and on George Street

Saturday, May 25 (continued)

Sunday, May 26

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