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October 26, 2020
With COVID-19 guidelines in place, the DuncTank outside Duncan College isn’t getting any use this year as the fountain into which Duncaroos are traditionally and gently tossed on their birthdays, but it’s getting plenty of use as a peaceful study spot on sunny days
October 26, 2020
“Twelve Feet Apart,” the seesaws built by Rice Architecture students for a design charrette this semester, are a hit with Owls and visitors alike. The public art playground equipment has remained in continual use since its Oct. 1 installation. (Photos by Jeff Fitlow)
October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020
The James Turrell Skyspace at the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion is one of the artist's largest works and his first Skyspace to be engineered for acoustics.
Rice United Way Campaign off to strong start
October 26, 2020
Through only three weeks, Rice’s annual United Way campaign has already raised $183,225 of the $250,000 goal.
Vince Bell, Sara Hickman to headline Fondren’s virtual homecoming concert
October 26, 2020
The famed folk musicians will be joined by Guy Clark biographer Tamara Saviano.
Hidalgo checks in on early voting at Rice Stadium
October 26, 2020
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo visited the popular polling place in Rice Stadium Oct. 20 and was presented with a “Rice Votes” T-shirt by Hanszen College junior Mason Reece, the election judge for Precinct 361.
Rice Business’ Diversity and Inclusion Conference goes virtual Oct. 30
October 26, 2020
Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business will host the fifth annual and first virtual Diversity and Inclusion Conference Oct. 30.
Scavenger hunt-centered student art show 'ON/OFF' showcases sculpture online and across campus
October 25, 2020
As campus residents visit the sites and upload their own photos, the more immersive the exhibit becomes for their remote fellow students.
‘Just echo our voices’: Undergraduates share concerns about Black life at Rice
October 24, 2020
The online discussion was convened by university’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice.