Q: How long have you worked at Rice?
A: 20 years.
Q: What is your favorite part about working for the university?
A: Working with the amazing students and staff has been a great experience. Their dedication and hard work make every day enjoyable and rewarding.
Q: What do you want people to know about living in Houston?
A: The people are friendly.
Q: What do you do in your down time?
A: Family functions.
Q: What’s your favorite spot on campus to show someone?
A: No particular spot, just depends on the nature of the visit.
Q: What’s the most exciting time of year for you as it relates to Rice?
A: Matriculation and graduation.
Q: What’s the one thing that makes Rice special to you?
A: The people and the culture.
Q: If you could be Sammy The Owl for a day, what would you do?
A: Build a nest.
Q: How would you describe your experience as a Rice employee?
A: Rewarding.
Q: Where do you see Rice in 25 years?
A: Expanding the culture of care beyond the hedges.
Q: Describe Rice University in four words or less.
A: Culture of care.
Q: What else have we not talked about yet that merits discussion?
A: We need more responsible social activities for the students.
Want to submit a colleague for the Staff Spotlight? Email Sam Byrd, internal communications writer, at sb166@rice.edu.