OF&S kicks off 2026 with a bang

OF&S New Semester, New Year Celebration 2026

Rice University’s Division of Operations, Finance and Support kicked off the new year with a lively mixer that brought colleagues together for an afternoon of connection, conversation and celebration. The event featured food and beverages, branded swag items and ample opportunities for staff to socialize and reconnect after the break.

More than 400 members of the division gathered in the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall Jan. 21, filling the space with energy and conversation as they launched the spring semester. The mixer set a positive tone for the months ahead, reflecting the division’s collaborative spirit and shared enthusiasm for the new year.

Scenes from the party
Top left: Executive vice president for operations, finance and support Kelly Fox (from left), Andrew Billing, Wendy Herrera and Laura Thurmond; top right: Sandee Cheynet and Katrina Spencer; bottom left: Melissa Cragin; bottom right: Beth Leaver, Feiya Zhao and Eugen Radulescu.

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