Rice University 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.
Rice leadership will also present the Elizabeth Gillis Award for Exemplary Service, which is presented to a staff member who exhibits unflagging commitment to the university. Additionally, the Y. Ping Sun Award for Outstanding Community Engagement recipient will also be recognized.
Staff Council will award the Rice Staff Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the achievements of staff members who exemplify the university’s core values of responsibility, integrity, community and excellence.
Employes are encouraged to register in advance. Also, if staff members have a question for DesRoches or Kelly Fox, executive vice president for operations, finance and support, please fill out this form.
A light breakfast will be served at 8:15 a.m.