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Rice celebrates first Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander Night

The Rice community joined together at the grassy knoll outside the Memorial Student Center and Brochstein Pavilion to celebrate Rice’s first Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander Night Nov. 8. More than 800 people took in an evening of entertainment, fellowship and food and beverages from local businesses operated by people with SEAPI heritage. The evening was a collaboration between the Rice Vietnamese Student Association, Rice Filipino Student Association and Rice Southeast Asians United at Rice.

Campus parking violators get second chance for relief

On Nov. 19-20, anyone with unpaid parking citations issued on or before Nov. 15 may pay them off while simultaneously benefitting the Rice community through a donation program.



Rice introduces strategic plan Momentous to local leaders and community partners

Rice welcomed an assembly of leaders ranging from higher education and Texas Medical Center institutions to state and local elected officials to share with them Rice’s newly unveiled 10-year strategic plan: Momentous: Personalized Scale for Global Impact.

‘Legacy of service’: Rice honors veterans at 21st annual ceremony

Faculty, staff and students gathered at Rice’s Memorial Chapel Nov. 11 to honor members of the university community who have served in the military. The gathering marked Rice’s 21st anniversary for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, featuring performances, guest speakers and recognition for service.

Staff Spotlight: Araceli Lopez

Staff Spotlight: Araceli Lopez

Staff Spotlight: Sireice Edwards

Staff Spotlight: Sireice Edwards

Rice to honor veterans at annual ceremony Nov. 11

Rice will recognize Owls who have served in the United States military, including the veterans among faculty, staff and students, at its 21st annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Rice Memorial Chapel and Ray Courtyard.

Wishes and consequences: Lovett Theater presents ‘Into the Woods’ Nov. 7-9

Rice’s Lovett Theater is back after a 15-year hiatus with “Into the Woods,” a spellbinding production that brings together iconic fairy-tale characters in a story about wish fulfillment, its consequences and the complexities of life.

Rice student group brings awareness to lung cancer

Rice American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, the local branch of the national student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of and access to lung cancer screening, is bringing attention to lung cancer during National Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.

Alumni Weekend highlights Rice’s growth, alumni success

Rice’s Alumni Weekend welcomed alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community for a weekend of festivities, fellowship and football Nov. 1-2. Part Homecoming and part class reunion, Owls reconnected and contemplated the past, present and future of the beloved institution.

Rice Theatre wraps ‘The Comedy of Errors,’ full recording available online

Rice Theatre recently wrapped its production of William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” a masterful blend of wit, whimsy and wordplay that enchanted audiences with its delightful pandemonium. The play ran Oct. 18-26 at Hamman Hall.

Wellness Wednesdays get into H-OWL-o-ween spirit

Wellness Wednesdays made a nod to Halloween Oct. 30 as Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics, and the Employee Health and Well-Being team led a group of costumed Rice employees on a walk around the inner loop.

Staff Spotlight: Yahaira Verdejo

Staff Spotlight: Yahaira Verdejo

Rice Vietnamese Student Association welcomes high school students for college leadership workshop

Rice’s Vietnamese Student Association hosted its 22nd annual college leadership workshop Oct. 19. The one-day event aims to equip high school students in the Houston area with resources to prepare them for the college application process.

Alumni Weekend brings Owls together for 48 hours of celebrations

Rice will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community for Rice Alumni Weekend Nov. 1-2. Part homecoming and part class reunion, the 48 hours is packed with activities when Owls from across the world will return to campus to reconnect with old friends, relive cherished moments and rediscover what makes Rice extraordinary.