RECEPTION & AUCTION

Friday, May 7, 2010
6:30 - 9:00 pm
New York Yacht Club, Newport, RI

 Cocktails • Hors d'oeuvres
Live Auction • Silent Auction

 More exciting details coming soon.

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

OHPRI announces an Educational Symposium to be held on March 12, 2010 in partnership with the University of Rhode Island Foundation, the URI College of Arts and Sciences and the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. It will gather educators from secondary to college levels to discuss the seemingly endless possibilities for the Oliver Hazard Perry 's integration into Rhode Island school curriculums. Educators will learn more about the ship and what she can do for the education system in RI and we will hear from educators what needs they have and programs they want so that we can plan and design appropriately.

It is OHPRI's intention to be a partner with Rhode Island's educational systems as well as its marine trade industries, There is no doubt the Oliver Hazard Perry will make a very large impact on this very small state, creating jobs and inspiring young people with diverse educational possibilities, personal growth and memories to last a lifetime.

All Rhode Island educators and school leaders are invited to
INTRODUCING EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

A symposium to explore how educators can create their own customized courses or adapt existing courses by combining academic and experiential programs on board Oliver Hazard Perry, a 207-foot, three-masted, square-rigged school ship now under construction.

Supported by the URI Foundation, the URI College of Arts & Sciences and the Newport Chamber of Commerce. Funded by the van Beuren Charitable Foundation

Friday, March 12, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 pm followed by refreshments
The Rhode Island Room at the URI University Club
95 Upper College Road, Kingston, Rhode Island

MODERATOR
David V. V. Wood, former Captain of EAGLE, Capt. U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) unlimited Master Mariner

AGENDA
Welcome
Glen Kerkian, President of URI Foundation

Introduction
Winnie Brownell, Dean URI College of Arts and Sciences

History of SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
Bart Dunbar, OHPRI Chair

Rhode Island's Vision of a Floating Classroom
Thomas Goddard, OHPRI Fundraising Chair

Undergraduate School Experiential Opportunities
Rod Mather, URI Professor of History

Secondary & Middle School Experiential Opportunities
Jim Young, Headmaster Rocky Hill School

Q&A Session

REGISTRATION
To attend the symposium complete the registration form.

For more information, please email info@OHPRI.org or call the OHPRI office at 401.841.0080.