Multicultural Community Relations

Rejoicing during Women’s History Month: A conversation with 35-year Rice employee Jan West

Rice celebrates Women's History Month by spotlighting Jan West, who has worked for the university for more than three decades.

Rice appoints Susan Christian to lead new campus events unit, establish conference services division

Rice has named seasoned special events executive Susan Christian as the first senior director of campus and community engagement and conference services.

A dream in action: Rice vigil honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of leadership

Rice’s Black Men’s Association, in partnership with Multicultural Community Relations in the Office of Public Affairs, hosted more than 100 people for a vigil to commemorate the life and lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 19 in Kraft Hall. The celebration included a keynote speaker and a fireside chat, along with a poetry reading, musical  performance and candlelit moment of silence.

Rice At Large winter issue now available online

Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice’s outreach programs, is now available online.

Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception at Rice celebrates culture, community

Rice hosted the Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception Dec. 16 at Cohen House. The soiree was attended by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the advisory board members as well as several notable Houstonians.

Rice hosts activist roundtable as Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up, exploring community experiences and challenges

As Hispanic Heritage Month closed, Rice welcomed guests for a roundtable discussion to further explore the experiences and complexities of the Hispanic community.

Nuestra Herencia: A vibrant celebration of Latine Heritage Month at Rice

Rice celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 29 with a vibrant afternoon of music and dance at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall. The event, titled Nuestra Herencia — meaning "Our Heritage" — showcased lively performances from Rice Salseros, Rice Zouk, Los Buhos del Norte, the Academy of Folklore and Latin Rhythms and Mariachi Luna Llena.

Rice kicks off Latine Heritage Month with festivities, food

Rice’s Grand Hall was boisterously filled with students, music and festivities as the university began its many celebrations as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Themed “Latine Heritage Month,” the festivities include programming across campus through Oct. 17 that spotlight the pride, passion and progress of Latine communities while also acknowledging the ongoing work toward greater recognition, representation and empowerment.

Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad

Rice unveiled its newly reimagined Academic Quadrangle during a historic reopening and ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 12.

Rice to begin Latine Heritage Month celebration Sept. 15

Rice University will honor Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, with its own inclusive mission and vision: Latine Heritage Month.

Rice Architecture Summer Immersion program offers high school students hands-on experience, exposure to college life

Through the Rice University Summer Immersion program, local high school students are able to explore their passion for architecture while soaking in what it’s like to live on campus at a prestigious university.

Rice Owls cap monthlong festivities at annual Pride Parade

A group of more than 50 Rice community members banded together to brave the heat and show their spirit in this year’s Houston Pride Parade June 29. 

‘Absolutely phenomenal’: Rice hosts college preparation camp for urban youth

Rice hosted the 14th annual Texas Diversity Council Summer Youth Program. Over 100 students from Houston area high schools and middle schools were provided with life lessons and college readiness activities.

Rice At Large spring issue now available online

Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice University’s outreach programs, is now available online.

Rice President DesRoches joins men’s health discussion on TEDx Talk

Rice President Reginald DesRoches participated in a TEDx Talk where he joined community leaders in a discussion on men’s health and the challenges of leading during a health crisis.