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Friday, Oct. 18

Friars of Color Welcome Meet Up
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Public Kitchen and Bar

Join us for a Friars of Color meet-up in downtown Providence! Connect with fellow alumni, share experiences, and expand your professional network. Enjoy engaging conversations, delicious appetizers, and a chance to celebrate our diverse community. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect and make new connections in the heart of Providence!

FOLD at Old’s
8 – 10 p.m.
Old Irish Social Club, 480 Douglas Ave., Providence

Kick-off Homecoming Weekend at one of PC’s favorite local spots, Old’s, and help welcome the Class of 2024 to the Friars of the Last Decade!

Your $25 ticket per person includes entrance to Old’s for the night, two (2) drink tickets and an exclusive FOLD t-shirt. Space is limited!

Late-night Entertainment
9:30 – 10:30 p.m.
McPhail’s

Get ready for an evening of laughter and Friar spirit! The fun continues in McPhail’s with late-night laughs. PC’s student comedy troupe Six Gents will open and introduce our featured performer.

Space is limited.

Beverages available for purchase.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Tour of St. Dominic Chapel
10 a.m.
St. Dominic Chapel

Join Providence 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 depicted in the stained-glass art, crafted by renowned artist Sylvia Nicholas ’01Hon.

Friar 5K
11 a.m.
Starts at Harkins Hall and finishes at Ray Treacy Track

On your marks! The annual Friar 5K, benefiting the National Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, returns for 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.

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Friar Family Fall Festival
Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Aquinas Lawn

Alumni and families are invited to relive the magic of their college days while creating new memories with their children! Experience our fall festival with autumn activities, crafts, pumpkin painting, and a spectacular inflatable slide. Savor delicious seasonal treats, enjoy music, and reconnect with old friends in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Don’t forget to throw on your flannel for a family photo — it’s the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season with your family and your alma mater!

Activities are suitable for children ages 12 and under.

President’s Welcome Address at Friar Fest
12:45 p.m.
Slavin Lawn

Hear a Homecoming welcome message from college president Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G, who will announce a momentous new initiative and share his vision for the future of PC.

Chaplain Meet & Greet
2 p.m.
Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies

Join us for a meet-and-greet with Fr. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98, chaplain for alumni and athletics, and Fr. Simon Teller, O.P., chaplain and director of Campus Ministry! This event is the perfect chance to hear stories of faith, learn about the chaplains’ roles on campus, and explore how they foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Enjoy light refreshments, meaningful conversations, and a deeper understanding of how our chaplains nurture the spiritual well-being of our community.

Admission Session and Tour
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Guzman 250, Guzman Hall

Is your prospective student interested in being a Friar? 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.

Empowering Pathways Panel & Networking Reception
3 – 5:30 p.m.
Moore Hall

Join Friars of Color for an afternoon of empowerment, connection, and purpose in Moore Hall. Current students, families, and alumni are invited to hear from an alumni of color panel, who will discuss career experiences and life after Friartown! Following the panel, there will be an opportunity to network at a reception with appetizers catered from Caprichos Antioquenos Bakery.

Alumni Mass
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
St. Dominic Chapel

Gather with the PC alumni community for the celebration of Mass in St. Dominic Chapel celebrated by Fr. James Cuddy, O.P. ’98, chaplain to alumni and athletics.

Post-Mass Bash & Peer Ministry 10 Year Anniversary Reception
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
St. Dominic Chapel, Lower-Level Campus Ministry

Join us for a special Homecoming Post-Mass Bash, featuring a celebration of the Peer Ministry Program’s 10th Anniversary! Connect with chaplains and friends over refreshments in the Campus Ministry Center.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Homecoming Mass
11 a.m. – Noon
Peterson Recreation Center

Close out a memorable weekend with Mass celebrated by college president Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G and concelebrated with members of the Dominican community.

Homecoming Brunch
Noon
Peterson Recreation Center

Children 12 and under $15
Adults (including children 13 and over) $30

All attendees including PC students require a ticket for this paid event.

Enjoy a festive brunch and live music before closing out the weekend. Members of the Dominican community will host and mingle with alumni, students, and families.

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Friday, Oct. 18

Humanities Forum
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Ruane Center for the Humanities, Ruane 105

Is Consciousness Reducible to Physics?

The well-known scientist Carl Sagan once declared, “I am a collection of water, calcium, and organic molecules called Carl Sagan.” Hear from Dr. Stephen M. Barr, physicist, professor emeritus at the University of Delaware, and president of the Society of Catholic Scientists, on the relationship between faith, philosophy, and science in the phenomenon of human consciousness.

Barr was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society for his contributions to theories of the unification of the fundamental forces and the cosmology of the early universe. He is the author of Modern Physics and Ancient Faith and The Believing Scientist. He was elected in 2010 to the Academy of Catholic Theology and was awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Benedict XVI.

Ray Open House and Welcome Party
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Raymond Dining Hall

Students with a meal plan can swipe and bring up to two guests. Students and families without a meal plan pay the door rate ($15) for dinner.

Start your weekend with the ultimate dining experience on campus at Raymond Dining Hall. Stop by for music, prizes, and (of course) chicken nuggets. Please register if you plan to attend.

Family Fri-Yay!
7 – 9 p.m.
McPhail’s and Lower Slavin Center

Start your evening where truth is on tap. Stop by McPhail’s for Dominicans on Draft and share some memories over a drink with our campus chaplains! Then, grab your dauber and some free popcorn at “PC celebrity” bingo! All are welcome to pop in at any time.

Space is limited.

Beverages available for purchase.

Late-night Entertainment
9:30 – 10:30 p.m.
McPhail’s

Get ready for an evening of laughter and Friar spirit! The fun continues in McPhail’s with late-night laughs. PC’s student comedy troupe Six Gents will open and introduce our featured performer.

Space is limited.

Beverages available for purchase.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Morning Prayer
9 a.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.

Tour of St. Dominic Chapel
10 a.m.
St. Dominic Chapel

Join Providence 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 depicted in the stained-glass art, crafted by renowned artist Sylvia Nicholas ’01Hon.

Friar Fest
Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Slavin 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, a student band showcase, and alumni musical performances. The Department of Theatre, Dance and Film at PC will have a pop-up performance featuring excerpts from recent productions.

This event is complimentary. Food and beverage are available for guests to purchase using cash or credit card.

President’s Welcome Address at Friar Fest
12:45 p.m.
Slavin Lawn

Hear a Homecoming welcome message from college president Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G, who will announce a momentous new initiative and share his vision for the future of PC.

Homecoming Mass in Spanish
2 p.m.
Priory Chapel

Gather with the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) as Rev. David T. Orique, O.P., director of Latin American and Latina/o Studies, concelebrates Mass in Spanish along with members of the Dominican community.

Pre-registration requested.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Homecoming Mass
11 a.m. – Noon
Peterson Recreation Center

Close out a memorable weekend with Mass celebrated by college president Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G and concelebrated with members of the Dominican community.

Homecoming Brunch
Noon
Peterson Recreation Center

Children 12 and under $15
Adults (including children 13 and over) $30

All attendees including PC students require a ticket for this paid event.

Enjoy a festive brunch and live music before closing out the weekend. Members of the Dominican community will host and mingle with alumni, students, and families.

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All athletic events will occur on campus with free admission unless otherwise stated.

Friday, Oct. 18

Women’s Ice Hockey vs. UCONN
2 p.m.
Schneider Arena

Field Hockey vs. UCONN
3 p.m.
Lennon Field

Volleyball vs. St. John’s
5 p.m.
Alumni Gym

Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Arizona St.
7 p.m.
Schneider Arena

Saturday, Oct. 19

Women’s Tennis vs. Bryant
11 a.m.
Chapey Field, Anderson Stadium

Men’s Soccer vs. St. John’s
Noon
Lennon Field

Volleyball vs. Villanova
3 p.m.
Alumni Gym

Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Arizona St. 
4 p.m.
Schneider Arena