We partner with key stakeholders across campus to plan and produce the University’s signature events — those that reflect Brown’s storied traditions, engage its broadest audiences and provide opportunities to showcase the excellence of Brown.
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Event Strategy and Management
Signature Events Portfolio
The Event Strategy and Management team leads the planning and execution of many high-impact events that are central to Brown's traditions and mission.
Signature Events Portfolio
The Event Strategy and Management team leads the planning and execution of many high-impact events that are central to Brown's traditions and mission.
University Host: Office of Undergraduate Admission
This multi-day series of events gives admitted undergraduate students a taste of life at the University as they decide whether to accept Brown’s offer of admission and enroll.
This multi-day series of events gives admitted undergraduate students a taste of life at the University as they decide whether to accept Brown’s offer of admission and enroll.
University Host: University Human Resources, Talent Development
This event celebrates staff who reach years-of-service milestones as well as honors those selected for a range of excellence awards.
This event celebrates staff who reach years-of-service milestones as well as honors those selected for a range of excellence awards.
University Host: Annenberg Institute
This immersive one-day program brings Rhode Island high school students to the Brown University campus to experience a college setting and learn more about opportunities in higher education.
This immersive one-day program brings Rhode Island high school students to the Brown University campus to experience a college setting and learn more about opportunities in higher education.
University Host: Corporation and University Executive Leadership
This time-honored tradition celebrates the achievements of all students graduating from Brown and includes a full weekend of events from graduation ceremonies and forums to performances and Reunion events.
This time-honored tradition celebrates the achievements of all students graduating from Brown and includes a full weekend of events from graduation ceremonies and forums to performances and Reunion events.
University Host: Government and Community Relations
Brown's campus offers space for the local community to vote on election day.
Brown's campus offers space for the local community to vote on election day.
University Host: Division of Campus Life
Families of Brown undergraduates attend information sessions, academic forums, and performances as they learn more about their student’s experience at Brown and the vibrant cultural life of Providence.
Families of Brown undergraduates attend information sessions, academic forums, and performances as they learn more about their student’s experience at Brown and the vibrant cultural life of Providence.
University Host: Office of the Provost
The Lemley Family Leadership Lecture Series invites exceptional leaders who are preeminent in their fields to engage and inspire the University community.
The Lemley Family Leadership Lecture Series invites exceptional leaders who are preeminent in their fields to engage and inspire the University community.
University Host: The College
This event celebrates undergraduates who complete their degree requirements in the summer session or at the end of the fall semester.
This event celebrates undergraduates who complete their degree requirements in the summer session or at the end of the fall semester.
University Host: The Corporation Office
At Brown’s Opening Convocation, incoming students take part in the tradition of walking through the Van Wickle Gates and into the University community.
At Brown’s Opening Convocation, incoming students take part in the tradition of walking through the Van Wickle Gates and into the University community.
University Host: Division of Campus Life and The Graduate School
A range of Orientation events for incoming undergraduate and graduate students help welcome them to Brown.
A range of Orientation events for incoming undergraduate and graduate students help welcome them to Brown.
University Host: Office of the Provost
Through this series of themed dialogues, we will hear from these experts about the opportunities and impact that AI technology presents to higher education and beyond.
Through this series of themed dialogues, we will hear from these experts about the opportunities and impact that AI technology presents to higher education and beyond.
University Host: University Human Resources
Staff Development Day is an opportunity for Brown staff to invest in their professional development, learn more about the University, and network with colleagues.
Staff Development Day is an opportunity for Brown staff to invest in their professional development, learn more about the University, and network with colleagues.
University Host: Office of the President
A distinguished series of international relations lectures, the Ogden Lectures have provided outstanding speakers to Brown over the past several decades.
A distinguished series of international relations lectures, the Ogden Lectures have provided outstanding speakers to Brown over the past several decades.
University Host: Office of the President and Staff Advisory Council
This annual event is a celebration of Brown staff as they approach the holiday season.
This annual event is a celebration of Brown staff as they approach the holiday season.
University Host: Office of Military Affiliated Students
This annual ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of Brown community members who have served or currently serve in all branches of the military.
This annual ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of Brown community members who have served or currently serve in all branches of the military.
Other Signature Events (approved ad hoc)
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Building dedications
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Nobel Prize week