Grooves & Grub: Senior Week Kickoff
May
16
5:30 PM17:30

Grooves & Grub: Senior Week Kickoff

  • Pembroke Green (In Front of Alumnae Hall) (map)
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Start Senior Week off right with your Class Coordinating Board! Pick up your pre-ordered merch and enjoy delicious bites from Mia Cane, Zinneken’s, Baja’s, Suya Joint, Heng Thai, and Kabob & Curry.

Missed the merch pre-sale? No worries, you can still purchase merch on-site while supplies last.

Enjoy live performances from Tabatha Rose, Strapless, and MAMBO, and make sure to…

  • Grab your yearbook

  • Pick up your time capsule letter from freshman year

  • Check out the Left Field table for one last chance at loveee. Sign up for the interest form! Matches will be dropped an hour before Senior Formal!

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Poker & Casino Night
May
16
8:00 PM20:00

Poker & Casino Night

GO BIG or GO H- well, don’t go home just yet! Join us for a night of high-stakes fun with poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps for your chance to win AMAZING prizes like a PS5, diploma frame, weighted blanket, and more.

Not into gambling? No problem! We’ve got raffles, trivia, and even an oxygen bar to keep the good times rolling.

All attendees receive $50,000 in chips and a raffle ticket upon entry.

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Water & Field Day
May
17
1:00 PM13:00

Water & Field Day

  • Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle Providence, RI, 02912 United States (map)
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Grab your friends and form a team of up to 8 to compete in 13 epic games, from dodgeball and yard pong to the human knot and three-legged race. It’s your chance to win eternal glory and an EXCLUSIVE Senior Week teddy bear!

Pizza will be provided, so come hungry and ready to compete.

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Senior Formal
May
17
to May 18

Senior Formal

  • Pembroke Field Providence, RI, 02906 United States (map)
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Dance under the stars at our senior-only formal on Pembroke Field! By popular demand, this year’s theme is Cloud Nine, so get ready for a night of dreamy vibes. Plus, find out who won most likely to donate a building, most iconic duo, and all other senior superlatives!

Light refreshments will be provided. A cash bar will be available; government-issued ID required for drinks.

Dress code: Black-tie or semi-formal optional, wear what makes you feel your best.

Left Field matches drop an hour before formal, maybe you’ll meet your match on the dance floor…

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Pop-Up Beer Garden & RI Food Truck Fest
May
18
1:00 PM13:00

Pop-Up Beer Garden & RI Food Truck Fest

  • Main Green Providence, RI, 02912 United States (map)
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Join us for an afternoon of great food, cold beers, and live music!

Pick up a voucher for FREE bites from foods trucks like Nanu Bermese Fusion, Chicken Out Nuggz, Gnarly Vines, Lulu’s Little Pancakes, and Atomic Blonde Ice Cream.

Live performance by HOTEL CAMPER at 2:00 PM.

The first 500 students will receive a FREE beer ticket courtesy of the Brown Annual Fund!

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Goodbye Grams
May
18
5:00 PM17:00

Goodbye Grams

  • Leung Gallery Providence, RI, 02912 United States (map)
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Say your heartfelt thank yous and goodbyes before graduation.

We’ll provide exclusive embossed Brown thank you cards, stationery, and writing utensils so you can show your gratitude to friends, professors, or anyone who made your college experience special. You’ll also have the chance to sign large cards for our amazing custodial and dining staff!

Can’t personally deliver your cards? No problem, drop them off with a friendly CCB staffer, and we’ll make sure they get to the Mailroom for delivery.

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Paint & Sip
May
18
7:00 PM19:00

Paint & Sip

  • Friedman Hall Providence, RI, 02912 United States (map)
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Unwind, get creative, and channel your inner Bob Ross.

Follow along with our talented student instructors, no experience necessary! You’ll get to choose from three painting options, available on a first-come, first-served basis. All painting supplies will be provided.

We’ll also be serving soda, wine, and charcuterie, so don’t forget your government-issued ID if you plan to drink.

Session 1: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Session 2: 8:30 - 9:30 PM

Space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot and preferred painting!

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President’s Reception
May
19
2:00 PM14:00

President’s Reception

  • The President's House Providence, RI, 02912 United States (map)
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Celebrate the final days of our senior year with an afternoon at President Christina Paxson’s home! Enjoy light refreshments, snacks, and lawn games in a relaxed garden setting.

The event will also feature the presentation of the prestigious Hazeltine Award, honoring a professor who has demonstrated excellence in teaching.

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Alumni Sangria Trivia Night
May
19
4:30 PM16:30

Alumni Sangria Trivia Night

  • Maddock Alumni Center Providence, RI, 02912 United States (map)
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Presented by the Brown Alumni Association, join us in the Maddock Garden to enjoy snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) as you and friends take on Brown-themed trivia. All you need to play is your phone, Brown ID, and a government-issued ID if you plan to drink.

Winners get Campus Dance tickets, so don’t miss out!

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CCPhotobooth x BPOP
May
20
12:00 PM12:00

CCPhotobooth x BPOP

  • Alumnae, List Arts Building, Kooper Studio (map)
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Grab your friends and sign up for a photobooth session with one of our talented Brown-Providence Original Photography (B-POP) photographers. Fun props will be provided!

Get professionally lit and edited photos printed on the spot at one of our studio setups. Plus, we’ll email you the digital versions afterwards.

Slots are limited, so don’t wait to book your session here!

  • For groups with 5 or less people, sign up for a 6-minute session 12-2PM

  • For groups with 6-10 people, sign up for a 10-minute session 2-3PM

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Faculty Ice Cream Social
May
20
3:30 PM15:30

Faculty Ice Cream Social

Reminisce on the memories of our first Ice Cream Social and mingle with fellow seniors at the Brown Faculty Club.

We’ll be serving classic ice cream flavors like Cookies & Cream, Coffee, and Orange Sherbet, with vegan options available as well!

A full-circle moment you won’t want to miss!

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Barcade Night
May
20
to May 21

Barcade Night

Get hype for nonstop fun at Free Play Arcade Bar! Enjoy unlimited free play on classic arcade games, pizza, and dancing all night long.

Free busing will be provided to and from the venue.

  • Buses TO the venue run 9:00 - 11:30 PM

  • Return BACK to Brown run 9:15 PM - 1:30 AM

  • Pick up / drop off location: Main Green gate closest to the Maddock Alumni Center

Please note: Per venue policy, large bags are not allowed inside. Doors close at midnight.

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Behind the Scenes
May
21
2:30 PM14:30

Behind the Scenes

Take a peek behind the curtain with a guided tour of some of Brown’s most iconic spaces. Choose from locations like…

  • 85 Waterman Greenhouse

  • John Hay Library

  • John Carter Brown Library

  • Ratty

  • Slavery and Justice Walking Tour

  • Lindemann Performing Arts Center

Sign up for a time slot here before May 14th, we will do our best to accommodate your preferences. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time!

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Last Meal at the Ratty
May
21
6:00 PM18:00

Last Meal at the Ratty

  • The Ratty Providence, RI United States (map)
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Gather your friends for one final meal at the Ratty, no swipe needed!

Enjoy a greatest hits menu featuring iconic Ratty dishes like falafel, salmon with roasted lemon garlic broccoli, the pasta bar, and of course, popcorn chicken!

Seating and food are first-come, first-served. So come early, come hungry, and savor the memories.

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Organ Concert
May
21
8:00 PM20:00

Organ Concert

  • Sayles AUD Providence, RI, 02912 United States (map)
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In true Brown tradition, join us for an exclusive Organ Concert on the final night before the end of Senior Week, held in the Sayles Auditorum and performed by Brown’s own Mark Steinbach.

Experience a hauntingly beautiful performance followed by an audience Q&A with Professor Steinbach.

There is open seating and capacity is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot!

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Senior Swap
May
22
11:30 AM11:30

Senior Swap

  • Patriot's Court Providence, RI, 02906 United States (map)
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Moving out? Lighten your load and refresh your closet at our Senior Swap! Bring your gently used clothing, accessories, and small household items to drop off or sell to fellow seniors… ORRR just stop by to pick up something for free or at a low cost! Del’s Frozen Lemonade will be served while supplies last.

How it works:

  • Want to donate? Bring your items between 11-11:30AM. Just lay your items out on the picnic blankets and browse what others have left behind.

  • Want to sell? Sign up using this form by May 14th. You’ll receive a confirmation if you’ve secured a seller spot. We’ll provide a clothing rack for your display. Sellers must stay with their items for the duration of the event to answer pricing questions and manage their items.

Please note:

  • We do not provide transportation or item pickup, bring/take larger items at your own risk.

  • All unclaimed items at the end of the event will be donated to the Clean Break Program.

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Senior Toast
May
22
3:00 PM15:00

Senior Toast

  • Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle Providence, RI, 02912 United States (map)
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Let’s raise a glass to the moments that brought us here. Join your classmates and faculty for one final afternoon together as we close out Senior Week with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and a few words of wisdom.

Featuring toasts from:

  • Professor Malte Schwarzkopf

  • Professor Carrie Spearin

  • Professor Andrea Flores

  • Professor Deak Nabers

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

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