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Mark your calendar - November 15, 2012

A Portuguese Shinn-Dig!

Thursday, November 15, 2012 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 Riviera Restaurant

               580 No. Broadway

               East Providence, RI
Tickets - $35 in advance or $40 at the door

Come taste and enjoy the aromatic foods and wines of Portugal (Cash Bar), while listening to the exotic strains of twin guitars and a Fado singer.

QUESTIONS? Call Silvia Oliveira, Event chair, at (401) 456-8748

RIC SHINN STUDY ABROAD FALL RAFFLE 2012

                                                                                                                              

1.  NEW HAMPSHIRE WEEKEND -  Beachfront abode (sleeps 8) on Newfound Lake, Bridgewater, NH during June of September 2013 - $600 value

2.   BEACH GET-AWAY - One long weekend in Scarborough, RI beach house (sleeps 6), plus a porch futon - $600 value        

3. SWEET CAROLINE - Two tickets the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, 2013 season - $170 value

4.  TEE FOR TWO – Two people to play at the Country View Golf Club, Burrilville, RI  Spring 2013-$100 value

 5.  BROADWAY TO PROVIDENCE - Two tickets to four 2012-13 productions at the Providence Performing Arts Center - $480 value

6.  CULTURAL SERIES -Two tickets to four Rhode Island College 2012- 13 Performing Arts Series events-$200 value

7.  A CAPITAL NIGHT - Includes two tickets to Trinity Repertory Theatre in Providence and a gift certificate to BRAVO restaurant
8.  A PORTUGUESE WINE BASKET - Compliments of I.M. Gam Discount Liquor - $100 value

9. MUNCH ON BRUNCH - Take in a weekend brunch for four at CAV in Providence’s Jewelry District, includes free coffee refills.
 

For information or to purchase call Don Babbitt at (401) 270-2484

$5.00 per ticket/5 for $20.00                  Winner need not be present to win

Drawing: Thursday, Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m.      Riviera Restaurant, 580 No. Broadway, E. Prov., RI

 

Come meet the newest Shinn Scholars

It is that time of year again! The annual Around the World with Shinn Scholars reception will be held on April 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Forman Theater on campus. The suggested donation is $35 and $5 reduced priced tickets for the 2 p.m. Drowsy Chaperone are also available.

Our newest Shinn Scholars are: Breanna Canning, a biology major heading to Panama, Amber Lopez a history major heading to Rome and Cathleen Williams, a history and modern languages scholar heading to Morocco.

We are also excited to announce a performance by the Rhode Island's Children's Chorus under direction of Christine Noel, a 1998 Shinn Scholar.

Deadline approaching

February 1, 2012 is fast approaching for RIC students to apply to be 2012-2013 scholars!

Italian Shinn Dig!

Our Fall fun-raiser is just around the corner! Join us on Nov. 10, 2011 at Nick-a-Nee's Pub, 75 South Street in Providence's Jewelry District. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for great food and music. Raffle drawing at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Call Elaine Perry for event tickets at 941-1542.

Open a book, open the world

The Fund is preparing for its annual Homecoming book sale beginning Saturday, Oct. 1. We are looking for donations - books, DVDs, and CDs. Smaller donations can be dropped off at the bins inside the main door of the Adams Library. For larger donations, contact either Debra Thomson X9651 or Brenda Bocchini X9605 to arrange pick-up or delivery. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

First 2011 Scholar Departs!

Brandi Jackson is off to Florence, Italy for the fall 2011 semester. She is the first of four Shinn Scholars to depart for study abroad this year. Keep up with her through her blog (which is also linked on this page).