Commencement Kickoff
May 17 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm - Sayles Hall
Senior Week ‘19 is finally here! Stop by Sayles Hall to pick up your Senior Week bracelets, Senior Week shirts, cap and gown, yearbook, and to have a chance to make your senior class gift! Make sure to bring your Brown ID.
People with last names starting with A-K are encouraged to stop by between 3 pm and 4:30 pm; people with last names starting with L-Z should come between 4:30 pm and 6 pm.
Requirements for entry: Free and open to all Brown Seniors.
Brown's Finest
May 17 - 9:00pm - 11:00pm - Sayles Hall
Come support your fellow seniors as they compete for the title of "Brown's Finest" in Class Board's annual senior pageant. Brown's Finest is our first evening event, featuring free entertainment and talent, a panel featuring special faculty, and a class of 2019 MC! The best part? YOU get to vote for the winner!
Requirements for entry: Free and open to all Brown community members.
Unit Wars and Pizza Lunch
May 18 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Pembroke Field
Dig up your banners, assemble your freshman year unit, and come unseat Until 12 as the reigning champs of Unit Wars! Get ready for watermelon-eating contests, relay races, cheers, chants and more!
Requirements for entry: Free and open to all Brown seniors.
Last Chance Disorientation Dance
May 18 - 10:00pm - 2:00am - Simmons Quad
Get one last chance at love, friendship, or anything in between at this year's Disorientation Dance! You will submit up to seven names of seniors with whom you want a "last chance" (loosely defined)! You will be notified of any matches-- anyone you listed who also listed you-- on the day of the event. Come ready to dis-orient yourself back to your first dance at Brown with your best casino night outfit, the theme of our orientation dance!
Requirements for entry: All package holders welcome. Package holder-sponsored guests and any non-package holder Brown student can buy a ticket, sold at the entrance of the event next to the IBES building for $30 each.
Entrance requirements: Senior Week bracelet or individual ticket; Brown ID; valid state or government-issued ID/passport for drink bracelet
Class Day - Event sponsored by Brown Annual Fund and Senior Gift
May 19 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Simmons Quad [Rain: Sayles Hall]
Head over to Simmons Quad for a class-wide BBQ and a very special performance by a mystery act for the Class of 2019. Oh, don't forget the inflatable water slide!
At the door: Tickets sold to Brown Students or package holder-sponsored guests at Simmons Quad north entrance for $30.
Entrance requirements: Senior Week bracelet or individual ticket
Andrew Evans Magic Show
May 19 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm - Salomon DECI
Back by popular demand, Brown alum Andrew Evans '09 will return for the 10th anniversary of performing at Senior Week! Make sure you show up early and get a seat for some booze-infused magic and other mystical fun.
Requirements for entry: Free and open to all Brown community members. NOT exclusive to package holders. NOT exclusive to seniors.
Senior Formal
May 19 - 9:00pm - 1:00am - Waterfire Arts Center
Get excited to dress up and enjoy a festive evening at the WaterFire Arts Center. The event is catered with light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Formal attire is suggested, but wear what empowers you!
Requirements for entry: All package holders welcome! Tickets are available for purchase for Brown students, and one non-package holder/non-Brown guest may be sponsored to purchase a ticket. Tickets will be sold on the night of in the Blue Room from 9:00pm to 11:00pm for $50 each (not available at the door).
ID requirements: Senior Week bracelet or ticket, Brown ID, and valid state or government-issued ID/passport for drink bracelet.
President's Reception
May 20 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm - 55 Power [Rain: Sayles Hall]
President Paxson has graciously invited the Class of 2019 to mingle over refreshments and appetizers in her garden. The senior Co-Presidents will announce the winners of the Hazeltine Citation and present the Senior Gift to the University!
Requirements for entry: Free and open to all Brown seniors. NOT exclusive to package holders. Exclusive to Brown seniors (no guests).
Wine & Cheese Mixer
May 20 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Brown Faculty Club
Join your favorite professors for a last hurrah over wine and an extensive spread of cheese in the Huttner Room at the Faculty Club.
Requirements for entry: Exclusive to package holders, 21+. No individual tickets will be sold.
ID requirements: Senior Week bracelet; Brown ID; valid state or government-issued ID/passport for everyone.
Last Meal at the Ratty
May 20 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Sharpe Refectory
Attend the ultimate Ratty dinner with all of your favorites: cajun chicken pasta, chicken fingers, falafel, turkey dinner, and more! We will also have a selection of beers for those who are 21+ or want to drink! Music will be playing, what better way to say goodbye to finest dining you’ve enjoyed the past four years then a little dance party!
Requirements for entry: All package-holders welcome! Package-holders may sponsor one (1 non-package-holder, non-Brown guest) who has to buy a ticket ($40 if you will be drinking, $20 if you don’t want to drink!). Any Brown student can buy a ticket. Tickets will be sold next to the entrance of the Ratty starting at 7:00pm.
ID requirements: Senior Week bracelet or individual ticket; Brown ID; valid state or government-issued ID/passport for drink bracelet.
Screen on the Green
May 20 - 10:00pm - 11:30pm - at rain location: Salomon DECI
We are excited to invite you to the very first Senior Week iteration of Screen on the Green! We will have a huge inflatable screen on Wriston Quad where we will be showing “The Emperor’s New Groove.” Come chill with some free popcorn as we PULL THE LEVER on our senior year—don’t worry, you’ll get the reference. Lounge with your friends and enjoy a misunderstood classic.
Requirements for entry: Open to everyone!
Ice Cream Social
May 21 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm - Brown Faculty Club
Cool off with some delicious ice cream in the Faculty Club garden and explore the rest of the Faculty Club!
Requirements for Entry: Open to all Brown Seniors. NOT exclusive to package holders. Exclusive to seniors. Each Brown Senior may sponsor a non-Brown guest.
Behind the Scenes Day
May 21 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Don't leave Brown without getting a look “Behind the Scenes!” Take advantage of this last chance to tour the secrets and hidden gems of Brown's campus! Ever wonder what goes on at your favorite eatery, the Ratty? Never seen the skin book at the Hay? Come on through, come on through, for this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!!!
Requirements for Entry: Open to all Brown community members. NOT exclusive to package holders. NOT exclusive to seniors.
Regional Meet-ups
May 21 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Thayer Street
Meet up with other seniors who will be in your same city/region after graduation at some of your favorite spots on Thayer Street! You will also have the chance to learn about how to stay connected with Brown wherever you may be next year though the Brown Alumni Association. Locations are as follows: New York City: Flatbread Pizza Company; Boston/New England: Shaking Crab; Philadelphia/D.C./Southeast: Kabob & Curry; San Francisco/Northwest: by Chloe; Los Angeles/Southwest: Durks; Chicago/Midwest: Heng Thai and Rotisserie; International: Andrea's;
Requirements for Entry: Free and open to all Brown seniors. NOT exclusive to package holders. Exclusive to Brown seniors (no guests).
Club and Arcade Night
May 21 - 9:00pm - 1:00am - Colosseum/Free Play Arcade
Colosseum and Free Play Bar Arcade are hosting an exclusive Brown SW'19 Club and Arcade Night! Get ready to dance and game the night away! We will have the whole club available, including the patio. Free Play will be open at 9:00pm, and the Club will open at 10:00pm. Pizza will be provided at the event.
Requirements for entry: Tickets available for non-package holders, sold in the Blue Room starting at 10:00pm on the night of the event. Tickets are availbale only for seniors. All attendees must be 18+. Busing is available and is not mandatory.
ID requirements: Senior Week bracelet or individual ticket; Brown ID; valid state or government-issued ID/passport for everyone
Casino Night
May 22-23 - 3:30pm Wednesday - 12:00pm Thursday - Mohegan Sun, CT
Enjoy our overnight trip to Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort! All package holders have hotel rooms at the Casino for the night, and your wristband includes a pub buffet, and a private party at the Avalon Club. Test your luck at the slots, dance and dine, treat yourself to the spa, or attend a show. Make the night your own! Please note that more information regarding the busing and check-in schedule will be released closer to the event.
Check in on the Main Green. Busing is mandatory to and from the casino. 21+ package holders only AND have signed up for a room; no individual tickets.
ID requirements: Senior Week bracelet; Brown ID; valid state or government-issued ID/passport for everyone
Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival
May 23 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm - Pembroke Field [Rain: Alumnae Hall]
Come sample various craft beers and talk to different breweries on Pembroke Field. There will be over 70 different beers and ciders to try from breweries like Dogfish Head, Allagash, New Belgium, and more. Enjoy food from some of our favorite food trucks, which will be parked nearby. Each attendee will be alloted 7 drinks tabs, each of which can be exchanged for one beer sample.
Requirements for entry: Tickets available for non-package holders, and will be sold at the door for $20. 21+ ONLY.
ID requirements: Brown ID; valid state or government-issued ID/passport for everyone.