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Dao selected as Rice’s first associate vice president of campus safety and research security

Tam Dao has been appointed Rice University’s first associate vice president of campus safety and research security. His first day in this role will be May 1. Dao currently serves as Rice’s assistant vice president for research security, and his new role will combine that position with the responsibilities previously held by Kathryn Cavender as associate vice president for campus safety.

Staff Spotlight: Joanne Baptista

Staff Spotlight: Joanne Baptista

Wiess Tabletop Theatre to present ‘Company’ April 17-19

Rice’s Wiess Tabletop Theatre will present “Company” at 8 p.m. April 17-19 in the Wiess Commons. The show is free to Rice students, and others can attend for a $5 general admission fee.

Rain doesn’t dampen KTRU’s annual Outdoor Show as bands heat up inside Grand Hall

Rice’s radio station, KTRU, recently hosted its 33rd annual Outdoor Show. The show is a free, all-day music festival traditionally held in the Central Quad, although inclement weather forced the program to move inside the Grand Hall at Rice Memorial Center.

Rice to celebrate staff achievements April 23

Rice will host its annual appreciation event to celebrate staff accomplishments at 9 a.m. April 23 at Tudor Fieldhouse. The gathering will include remarks by President Reginald DesRoches, acknowledgment of service anniversaries from five to 50 years in five-year increments and special recognition of notable employees. 

Staff Spotlight: Justin Schilke

Staff Spotlight: Justin Schilke

‘A more caring and connected campus’: Rice celebrates Pride Week April 7-12

Rice University is celebrating joy, friendship and fellowship as part of its annual Pride Week. An array of events are planned throughout this week designed to spark connection and engagement in meaningful dialogue in a space where all identities are welcome.

Hundreds attend RiceFest to learn about employee benefits options, other campus services

Hundreds of university employees gathered at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall April 3 for RiceFest, the annual event designed to help staff explore health care and other benefits.

Staff Spotlight: Meagan McKellar

Staff Spotlight: Meagan McKellar

Sustainability festival opens Earth Month on campus with record attendance

Rice’s Office of Sustainability held its second annual Earth Month Kickoff Festival April 1 at the Grand Hall in Rice Memorial Center. The event showcased various campus student organizations and departments as well as community nonprofits and businesses that work to advance sustainability within the Houston area. 

inThread works the runway with sustainable fashion in collaborative show featuring Houston designers

Rice recently hosted inThread’s second annual fashion show, celebrating the group’s mission of practicing sustainable design and showcasing emerging local talent. The organization is Rice’s student fashion and sewing club.

2 campus teams from Human Resources recognized by Rice Board of Trustees

The Rice Board of Trustees recently recognized two groups from Human Resources for outstanding performance: the talent acquisition and human resource information systems teams.

Staff Spotlight: Elaine Chang

Staff Spotlight: Elaine Chang

Spring blooms brightly at Rice

To celebrate Rice's azaleas’ eye-catching beauty in full bloom, the university’s Office of Public Affairs hosted Rice Blue in Bloom March 26 outside Cohen House.

Rejoicing during Women’s History Month: A conversation with 35-year Rice employee Jan West

Rice celebrates Women's History Month by spotlighting Jan West, who has worked for the university for more than three decades.