1. Light the Night with Unity Wednesday, December 11 th, 2013

2. One of the oldest Bryant University traditions celebrated for the past 37 years. Annual holiday celebration which links together people of all religions, ethnicities, and ages through fun day- time activities and a heart warming evening ceremony attended by students, faculty, and alumni. Religions & Cultures Celebrated: Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, & Muslim Eid

3. Lots of visiting alumni and guests CT RAN W. Dustin Goldstein Fisher Student Center Floating Chinese Lanterns 150 th celebration

4. Various holiday crafts Make your own ornaments Luminary bags Painting ceramics Letters to soldiers Food/Drinks Decorate your own giant gingerbread man Frost cookies Drink eggnog and apple cider Photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty, and Rudolph Live holiday music

5. Daytime: 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Set up in Rotunda 7:00 – 9 a.m. Unlimited spots Set up in FSC 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Unlimited Spots Candid Photos 7 -12 p.m. (1 member) Santa/ Wonderland Pictures 12-1 p.m. (2 members) 1- 2 p.m. (2 members) Luminary Bag Craft Table 10 – 11 a.m. (2 members) 11-12 p.m. (4 members) 12- 1 p.m. (2 members) 1 -2 p.m. (2 members) 2 – 3 p.m. (2 members) Letter Writing to Soldiers 10 – 11 a.m. (2 members) 11-12 p.m. (4 members) 12- 1 p.m. (2 members) 1 -2 p.m. (2 members) 2 – 3 p.m. (2 members) FSC Clean-up 3 p.m. (unlimited spots)

6. Polos Khaki Pants Dress Shoes Name Tags 150 Pin No Jeans No Sneakers

7. PAWS Dress Code FoL Shirt Khakis Dress Shoes No Jeans No Sneakers

9. At 5 p.m. we will have a group SAA dinner in the glass conference room in Salmanson. We have a delicious menu again this year And we will have some alumni there too

10. 6:15 p.m. in the Rotunda. If you are not there, you will not be in the picture. No exceptions.

11. Student speakers about holidays & cultures from around the world. Live music and sing-alongs Bryant Singers and Jazz Ensemble Candle lighting and procession Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting at the Fisher Student Center. Reception with food and music in the FSC.

12. Blazers White Shirt or Blouse Khaki Pants Tie (for guys) Nametags 150 Pin NO JEANS!! NO SNEAKERS! No Exceptions!

14. Night 7 p.m. – about 9 p.m. Salmanson Dinner 5 – 6 p.m. SAA Group Picture 6:15 p.m. in the Rotunda Set up luminary bags/ unpack candles o 6:30- 7 p.m. (Unlimited) Pass out programs and candles o 7- 7:30 p.m. (Unlimited) Program 7:15-8:00 p.m. o After the program ends, we will follow the Machtleys over to the FSC to light the Christmas Tree and carol, followed by refreshments at the FSC. Rotunda Clean-up 8:45 p.m. (Unlimited.)

15. Facebook Page Bryant University Festival of Lights Twitter Account @FoL_Bryant

16. Please email me at mshypski@bryant.edumshypski@bryant.edu