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.
Caitlin Lindsay honored by Rice Board of Trustees
The Rice Board of Trustees recently recognized Caitlin Lindsay for her unwavering service to the institution and its constituents. She currently serves as the student center director of operations. In addition, she is a Critical Dialogues on Diversity lecturer, a resident associate at Jones College, a member of Staff Council, board treasurer for Valhalla and Willy’s Pub and the situation unit leader of the incident management team. Lindsay sits on various campus committees including the expense reporting improvements design committee and events steering committee.
Calling all staff: Nominate your colleagues for the Rice Staff Excellence Award
The Rice Staff Council is calling for nominations for the 2025 Rice Staff Excellence Award.
Rice At Large winter issue now available online
Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice’s outreach programs, is now available online.
Watch: Rice bids adieu to Hannes Hofer, who has spent 40-plus years on campus
Rice extends a heartfelt thank you to Hannes Hofer, who is retiring from the institution after more than 40 years of service to the community.
RUPD holiday toy drive benefits 14 families
Rice’s Police Department partnered with the Children’s Assessment Center to sponsor 14 families for its 12th annual Blue Santa Toy Drive. All donated items were wrapped and hand-delivered during the holiday season.
Rice remembers lifelong lecturer and education advocate Jerlyn Mardis
Jerlyn Leigh Mardis ’71 ’82, an alumna and longtime Rice lecturer, passed away recently at the age of 74.
Rice vice president for IT to take on new role
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Paul Padley will transition into an advisory role on July 1, 2025.
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.
Let’s rodeo, Owls! Tickets for Rice Night at the Rodeo on sale now through Jan. 14
Rice students, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to participate in Rice Night at the Rodeo Tuesday, March 11.
Rice recognized as an ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Rice has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The honor recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.
Getting in the holiday spirit: DesRoches family hosts staff for Christmas celebration
The holiday season is fully underway at Rice as President Reginald DesRoches and his wife Paula Gilmer DesRoches hosted the annual staff holiday celebration on campus Dec. 13.
‘Never been stronger’: State of the University address showcases Rice’s success, growth
Rice President Reginald DesRoches delivered his State of the University address Dec. 11 at the Moody Center for the Arts, highlighting points of pride from the past year and providing a look to the future.
