Rice plans bevy of events to commemorate Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of heroes and innovators who have shaped America, and Rice University is taking part with a full program of events on campus.
Laymon first up as ‘Books That Shaped My Life’ series transitions to in-person presentations
A lecture series created by Rice University’s Multicultural Community Relations department is making the leap from online meetings to in-person discussions. “Books That Shaped My Life,” which began during the pandemic and originally took place via Zoom, explores literature that challenges and expands our understanding of the human journey.
Rice’s Houston Asian American Archive highlighted in new exhibition
A wide variety of items from Rice University’s Houston Asian American Archive (HAAA) are now highlighted in a new public exhibition at the Julia Ideson Gallery at the Houston Public Library downtown.
People, papers and presentations for Nov. 14, 2022
David Medina, director of multicultural community relations in the Office of Public Affairs, recently won a Best of District IV Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for an article in the fall 2021 issue of Rice at Large.
People, papers and presentations for Oct. 31, 2022
Lydia Kavraki and Marcia O’Malley are among 35 scientists named Oct. 25 to a list of the world’s top women scientists in robotics, energy and science at the iROS Kyoto 2022 Conference in Japan.
Rice partnered with the Angolan Consulate in Houston for a celebration of Women Through the Lens of Angola
Dancers from the Filipino Young Professionals of Houston performed folk dances on the central quad Oct. 8.
Cooking demonstrations, bomba workshop among Hispanic Heritage Month virtual events
Annual celebration moves online with webinars, mixers, trivia nights and more.
Inaugural lecture series at Rice will commemorate, contemplate Juneteenth
A new annual lecture series from Rice will remember June 19 through discussions on the legacy of slavery and race in America.
From Cassandra to Anita Hill: Faines focuses on history of sexual agency at Farnsworth
The future of the #MeToo movement and the history of sexual agency were among the subjects of a deep-dive discussion led by speaker Ayesha Faines March 4 in the Farnsworth Pavilion.
Black Excellence Gala celebrates black life at Rice
It was an evening of elegance March 6 as the Black Student Association (BSA) feted fellow students along with faculty, staff and alumni at the inaugural Black Excellence Gala in Cohen House.
Africayé, the annual cultural centerpiece of Black History Month at Rice, packed the Grand Hall in the Rice Memorial Center Feb. 9 with fashion shows, comedy skits, dance performances and much more.
Black History Month at Rice includes returning favorites and new Black Excellence Gala
Nearly every day in February boasts an event in celebration of Black History Month at Rice University.
Korean Culture Night fills Grand Hall with bass and beats
The rumbling sounds of bass from traditional Korean drumming groups and carefully choreographed K-pop dance routines filled the Grand Hall in the Rice Memorial Center Jan. 25 during the annual Korean Culture Night, sponsored by the Korean Student Association and Rice's Office of Multicultural Affairs.
