Fondren Library

Portia Hopkins named Rice historian

Portia Hopkins, a seasoned researcher, chronicler and teacher with a wealth of experience in academia, was recently named the new university historian at Rice.

VanderJagt holds lecture, conservation demonstration at Fondren

A lecture and demonstration of conservation techniques for art and paper was held by conservator Lacey VanderJagt at the Fondren Library July 26.

Cannady Hall architects also working to build Rice Architecture students’ skills

Jeannette Kuo and Ünal Karamuk are currently working on the construction of the Rice School of Architecture’s new William T. Cannady Hall, and recently taught a studio course as Cullinan Visiting Professors.

Ian Mellor-Crummey receives 22nd annual Shapiro Library Staff Innovation Award

Digital Media Commons Supervisor Ian Mellor-Crummey ‘17 has won the 2023 Shapiro Library Staff Innovation Award.

Woodson Research Center moves to new digital archive platform

Fondren Library’s Woodson Research Center recently announced it will move to a new archiving platform that will provide enhanced functionality and accessibility for its extensive digital cultural heritage materials.

Houston Asian American Archive works the catwalk with Ascend AAPI Spring Fashion Show

On May 20, the Ascend AAPI Spring Fashion Show will transform the Houston Public Library’s historic Julia Ideson Building into a beautiful and festive runway from 2-5 p.m. The fashion program is part of “Our Vibrant AAPI Community: Selections from the Houston Asian American Archive,” which tells personal stories that reflect the deep and varied contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to the fabric of Houston. The exhibition is on display through June 3 at the Julia Ideson Building Gallery, 550 McKinney St.

Dogs a treat for Owls during finals

End-of-semester dog therapy sessions at Fondren Library are being sponsored in partnership with the Rice Student Association for those in need of a finals pick-me-up.

Alison Bashford to lecture on Julian Huxley papers at Rice

Alison Bashford , a scientia professor of history at the University of New South Wales in Sydney and director of the Laureate Centre for History and Population, will present a lecture about the Julian Huxley papers’ influence on her new book April 24 at Rice’s Fondren Library, where the papers are housed.

Rice alumnus donates personal collection to Comic Art Teaching and Study Workshop

A generous donation of vintage comics from Rice University alumnus Dr. Gordon Green ‘62 was recently made to the Comic Art Teaching and Study (CATS) Workshop in the Woodson Research Center at Fondren Library.

Fondren exhibit features Rice faculty member’s experiences exploring Antarctica

A new exhibit in Fondren Library features photos from a Rice University science writer’s research expeditions to Antarctica and her interviews with students about the captivating experiences.

US patents chief to discuss research and innovation at Rice U. event

The commissioner for patents of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Vaishali Udupa, will headline an event April 5 on how to transform research into innovation, and ways in which universities and her office — working separately and together — can pick up the pace.

Rice’s Tomás Morín next up in Fondren’s ‘The Books That Shaped My World’ series

The latest installment of “The Books That Shaped My World,” a lecture series presented by Rice University's Friends of Fondren Library, will be held at the library April 3.

Rice, African American History Research Center to host inaugural ‘Black Houston(s)’ symposium March 23-24

A first-of-its-kind symposium March 23-24 will be centered on highlighting the shifting, dynamic contributions that Afro-Diasporic communities have made to Houston throughout its history and in the present day.

Melissa Kean honored at Friends of Fondren Library Gala

Melissa Kean, former Centennial Historian of Rice University, was honored March 10 at the 41st Friends of Fondren Library Gala.

Rice to host panel on singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt March 16

Fondren Library and the Woodson Research Center at Rice University will host a discussion panel about late singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, featuring a longtime accompanist of his and editors of a recent book of essays about him.