Rice EMS receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Rice University is now better equipped to keep community members safe thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The foundation granted more than $18,000 to Rice University Emergency Medical Services (REMS) to purchase eight automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and associated accessories, fulfilling a critical need within the department.
Rice University EMS receives donation from AHA
Rice University Emergency Medical Services is now able to expand its slate of first aid training thanks to a donation of two CPR and First Aid Anywhere Kits by the American Heart Association.
Rice University EMS receives legacy donation
The late Shelley Pennington ’78 was an active member and recent president of the Pennington First Aid Squad, so when it closed its doors earlier this year, the organization looked for other places to responsibly donate its resources. The connection resulted in a $180,000 donation to Rice University Emergency Medical Services.
Rice EMS receives two recognitions at national conference
Rice University Emergency Medical Services received recognition in two categories at the National Collegiate EMS Conference: EMS Ready Campus and Heartsafe Campus.
Owls show support for one of their own at blood drive
The Rice University community showed its support for the son of a fellow Owl by making life-saving blood donations Jan. 30 and 31.
Rice EMS to hold blood drive in honor of employee’s son Jan. 30-31
Rice University Emergency Medical Services will host a blood drive on campus Jan. 30-31 at Provisional Campus Facility Tent 1, located between the South Servery and Kraft Hall. It will take place between noon and 6 p.m. both days.
Rice EMS to hold blood drive Nov. 7
Rice University Emergency Medical Services will host a blood drive on campus Nov. 7 from 2-8 p.m. To participate, sign up online for any of the available 15-minute time slots.
The DesRoches era begins as Rice’s eighth president takes office
Reginald DesRoches started his first day as Rice University’s newest president the same way he starts most Fridays: with a run around campus, on this particular dewey Houston morning, accompanied by his wife Paula and daughter Shelby, a Rice senior. Later, just as he has during his term as provost, he strolled into Allen Center. But on this Friday, he walked in as President DesRoches.
Beware of those fuzzy asp caterpillars, Rice EMS and Student Health Services warn
The fuzzy asp caterpillars found across campus and throughout Houston might look cute, but they can dish out nasty stings that can be excruciatingly painful and cause serious allergic reactions. So Student Health Services and Rice Emergency Medical Services (REMS) want to give everyone in the Rice community a seasonal warning.
Rice EMS celebrates 25 years of life-saving service inside the hedges and beyond
October marks the 25th anniversary of Rice Emergency Medical Services (REMS), the student-led team of emergency medical technicians that has blossomed into a life-saving point of pride for Rice since its inception in 1996.
People, papers and presentations for Oct. 11, 2021
People, papers and presentations for Oct. 11, 2021
