September 5, 2012
Dear Brown Community Members,
I regret to inform the community that due to the threat of severe afternoon thunderstorms, Brown’s 249th Opening Convocation exercises scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 5, at 4:00 pm, will be held in the Pizzitola Sports Center. It is with great reluctance that we move the ceremonies indoors, but the high probability of heavy rains and possible lightning make it unwise to hold the event on the College Green.
Due to rain plan being in effect, the traditional walk for new students through the Van Wickle Gates will not be held today. However, the Gates will be open tomorrow, Thursday, September 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all new students to enter at their convenience. Additionally, all new students – undergraduate, graduate, medical, RUE and transfer - who wish to enter the Gates together are invited to do so with President Paxson at Noon on Thursday.
Detailed information for participants in this afternoon’s ceremony follows below. There will be limited additional seating in the Pizzitola Sports Center, however the event will be simulcast on-line in its entirety.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Office of University Events at (401) 863-3100.
Sincerely,
Russell C. Carey ‘91
Executive Vice President
Planning and Policy
Due to the rain plan being in effect, seating will be limited for guests. The event will be simulcast on-line in its entirety.
The Pizzitola Sports Center is part of the Erickson Athletic Complex, located on Hope Street at the Intersection of Lloyd Street. On-street parking in the area is limited.
The Gates will be open tomorrow, Thursday, September 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all new students to enter at their convenience. Additionally, all new students – undergraduate, graduate, medical, RUE and transfer - who wish to enter the Gates together are invited to do so with President Paxson at Noon on Thursday.