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The week of March 19 through March 23, 2007, Community College of Rhode Island celebrated the Inauguration of Ray M. Di Pasquale as the college's fourth president.
Faculty & Staff:
Please Note...
Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the procession and
inauguration on Friday, March, 23. If you plan to march, you must order
your cap and gown at the Book Store by February 28. You may use
it again at CCRI's commencement exercises in May. If you have any questions
about cap and gown orders, please contact one of the Bookstores.Schedule of Inaugural Events
The week of March 19 through March 23, Community College of Rhode Island will celebrate the Inauguration of Ray M. Di Pasquale as the college's fourth president.
Faculty, Staff & Friends of CCRI - If you have not received a formal invitation packet to the following events by February 28, please contact the Office of the President at 825-2188 or send email.
Monday, March 19
10:00 a.m. - MARSHALL UNIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY
In one of the greatest and most inspiring comeback stories of all time, this film chronicles how a grief-stricken football team rose from unfathomable ruin and despair to achieve one of the most remarkable and triumphant victories in the history of sports.
Board Room, 4th floor, Knight Campus, Warwick, RI RSVP
12:00 p.m. - JACK LENGYEL PRESENTATION
Former Marshall University head football coach Jack Lengyel shares the life-lessons he learned rebuilding the team.
Board Room,
4th floor, Knight Campus, Warwick, RI
RSVP
7:00-8:30
p.m. - CCRI PERFORMS: AN INAUGURAL TRIBUTE
Music, plays, art displays. The CCRI arts, theater and music departments bring their talents and creativity together for an arts tribute.
Bobby Hackett Theatre, Knight Campus, Warwick, RI RSVP
Tuesday, March 20
Faculty, staff, students donate a day of service at area non-profit organizations.
12:00-1:30 p.m. - POETRY READING
BY CCRI FACULTY AUTHORS
Randy Blasing (poet) and James Glickman (novelist).
Rear Faculty Dining Room, Flanagan Campus, Lincoln, RI
Wednesday, March 21
Alan Weiss, one of the country’s top motivational speakers, shows how to create positive change & continually raise the bar. Part of Professional Development Day for CCRI faculty and staff. Others RSVP.
Bobby Hackett Theatre, Knight Campus, Warwick, RI RSVP
Thursday, March 22
11:30 am to 1:00 pm - CELEBRATE DIVERSITY
The Providence campus is the setting for a day set aside to celebrate the
diversity of the college community. The program will feature multi-cultural
performances by students, as well as a sampling of ethnic foods. The event
takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Atrium.
Liston campus atrium RSVP
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - LITERARY READING
AND OPEN MIKE - Newport County Campus
Adjunct Professor of English Linda Ramey and her Creative Writing class
will read from their original poems and short stories, while Frank
Romanelli, another adjunct English Department faculty, will perform on
the guitar. Any student wishing to read a work of fiction or poetry may
join the celebration at an open mike.
Newport County campus, auditorium/theater-open to the public
Friday, March 23
2:30 p.m. - PROCESSION & INSTALLATION CEREMONY
Field House, Knight Campus, Warwick, RI RSVP
Immediately following ceremony, attendees are invited to socialize and enjoy light refreshments featuring Rhode Island specialties as a wrap-up to the week’s festivities.
