Rice President Reginald DesRoches joined hundreds of returning Owls during Alumni Weekend Nov. 6-9, visiting celebrations across campus to greet alumni celebrating milestones from their 10th to 50th reunions.
“This is my favorite time of the year,” DesRoches said as he moved from gathering to gathering. “It’s just great seeing alumni reconnecting, reminiscing on their time at Rice. I love hearing stories about the traditions they had — and how they’re actually the same today.”
DesRoches said the weekend’s turnout was “packed” with alumni sharing memories, laughter and Rice pride. “Some of them hadn’t been back in decades, but they’re seeing how much Rice has grown while the spirit has stayed the same,” he said. “We want them to stay connected to the university and to one another and come back as often as possible.”