Rice alumna, astronaut Shannon Walker honored as namesake of new library
Houston city leaders broke ground Oct. 14 on the Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library, named after the three-time Rice graduate and NASA astronaut who has flown two missions aboard the International Space Station.
Rice University student Ahi Ajayan performs on main track in upcoming film 'Ayisha'
Freshman Ahi Ajayan sings a featured song, “Kannilu Kannilu,” in a new Indian comedy, “Ayisha.”
Campus parking citation recipients get second chance for relief
Campus parking tickets are a bit easier to manage... at least this week. Student Success Initiatives, the Rice University Police Department and the Rice Parking Office invite the campus community to pay off unpaid campus parking fines with donations of food and hygiene product donations. All donations will go to The Pantry.
TEDxRiceU Countdown to focus on ideas, solutions to climate change
Combating climate change will be the subject of featured speakers sharing their ideas from 5-8 p.m., Nov. 12 at Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts.
Shepherd School concert honors Larry Rachleff
More than 500 students, faculty, staff and friends gathered at Stude Concert Hall to remember Rachleff, who died Aug. 8 of non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 67. The evening included a celebratory reception, a video tribute recorded by former students and colleagues, and, befittingly, an orchestral concert to pay tribute to the educator.
Hispanic alumni celebrate 50 years of tradition at Rice University
The Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice (HACER) is commemorating its 50th anniversary with a gala at the River Oaks Country Club Nov. 5.
Rice homecoming brings Owls together for weekend of celebrations
Rice University will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff and families for Owl Together, a celebration of its past, present and future Oct. 28 - 29 with an eclectic mix of events to celebrate everyone involved in the campus community.
Rice EMS to hold blood drive Nov. 7
Rice University Emergency Medical Services will host a blood drive on campus Nov. 7 from 2-8 p.m. To participate, sign up online for any of the available 15-minute time slots.
Rice U. alums share Fortune 500 experience during ‘Pioneers of Innovation’ chat
Two Rice alums were welcomed back to campus last week by Rice University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at “Pioneers of Innovation: A Fireside Chat.” Maxfield and Walter Loewenstern ’58 ’59 engaged in a discussion moderated by Edward Knightly, the Sheafor-Lindsay Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a professor of computer science.
Drone show lights up President DesRoches' inauguration weekend
The three-day hurrah to inaugurate Rice University’s eighth president, Reginald DesRoches, continued with a light and sound celebration at the academic quadrangle.
Rice sets schedule of events for President Reginald DesRoches’ inauguration celebration
Rice University will formally inaugurate its eighth president, Reginald DesRoches, during a three-day celebration on campus Oct. 20-22. Students, faculty, staff and alumni will participate in several events coinciding with this landmark event in the university’s 110-year history.
Rice salutes John Cornwell upon retirement from university
John Cornwell, associate vice president of institutional effectiveness and institutional research, is retiring from Rice at the end of the year, ending a long and productive career with the university.
Walker honored by Rice Board of Trustees upon retirement
Rice University’s Board of Trustees recently recognized Anne Walker for her upcoming retirement after more than 15 years of service in the Office of Financial Aid. Walker, the outgoing assistant vice president and executive director of university financial aid services, is a nationally recognized leader in her field and an advocate for making a college education accessible to low- and middle-income families.
Rice University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Rice University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Program in Writing and Communication marks 10-year anniversary
The Program in Writing and Communication reached its 10-year anniversary this month.
