Thinking of going to reunion but not sure your friends will be there?  Longing to reconnect with an old dorm mate, or see how a classmate’s work has developed since your last crit so many years ago?

In the spirit of our new presidency, MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!  If you contact the Alumni Relations office, we can help you get on the horn, or the keyboard, or a letter writing kick, and contact those risdoids nearest and dearest to you, to ensure you rendezvous with everyone on your list.

And while you’re at it, why not organize a series of special events specifically for your class?  Tours, cocktail receptions and dinners all specifically tailored to your reunion year are just a few of the examples of events we’ve helped alumni organize in the past.  Give us a call!

This could be you!

Does your mailbox gape with emptiness every time you open it?   Do you find yourself wondering what happened to eviews when you check your gmail?

Don’t be frightened, but you may be………LOST!  It’s scary but true.  If you think this applies to you or something you may know, please let us know!  A list of lost alumni are listed here.  Email crobinso**at**risd.edu with updates and help us find you and your friends!  A vital RISD community is a connected RISD community.

In this NY Times article, Who needs a College Reunion?  I’ve got Facebook, a University of Virginia alumna posits her theory that staying connected via Facebook has replaced her desire/need for attending her college reunion.  Interesting idea– I’d be curious to hear thoughts from fellow RISD alumni on the subject.  I just traveled to the West Coast for several alumni events, and connected with some former classmates I hadn’t seen since graduation.  I can say unequivocally that my time spent with them these last few days was far more rewarding and engaging than any virtual communication.  For me, Facebook hugs just don’t make it - I want the real thing.  What about you?