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Houston Area Women’s Center sheds light on domestic violence, how to get help

March 10, 2025

Domestic violence affects many with 1 in 5 college students and 1 in 4 women experiencing abuse in their lifetime. Since 1977, the Houston Area Women’s Center, a community partner of Rice, has been a vital resource for those affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Wellness Wednesday October 2024

Wellness Wednesdays get into H-OWL-o-ween spirit

November 3, 2024

Wellness Wednesdays made a nod to Halloween Oct. 30 as Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics, and the Employee Health and Well-Being team led a group of costumed Rice employees on a walk around the inner loop.

National Night Out

Rice builds community during National Night Out

October 2, 2024

Rice celebrated National Night Out Oct. 1 in the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center courtyard. Many campus organizations like Rice Emergency Medical Services, the Wellbeing and Counseling Center and the Rice Police Department were joined by the Houston Police Department to welcome hundreds of Owls and community members for food, games and to learn about the many resources provided by the attending groups.

Vaccine

Rice offers flu and COVID-19 vaccines over four days at RMC

September 16, 2024

Rice will provide on-site flu vaccinations to all faculty, staff and students. The vaccines will be offered in the Rice Memorial Center.

Wellness Wednesday

Rice launches Wellness Wednesdays with tai chi session

June 28, 2024

Rice University’s President’s Office, the Rice Recreation Employee Well-Being Team and campus leadership kicked off the inaugural Wellness Wednesdays this week. The initiative is dedicated to faculty and staff well-being and focuses on a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, featuring many opportunities for employees to participate with university leaders in different ways.

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President’s Office and Rice Employee Well-Being introduces Wellness Wednesdays

June 17, 2024

Are you interested in finding ways to maintain your physical, mental and emotional balance? The President’s Office and the Rice Recreation Employee Well-Being Team are here to help and are introducing Wellness Wednesdays, a campuswide wellness initiative.

Stride Out Stress

‘Self-care is self-preservation’: Rice gets moving during Stride Out Stress

May 2, 2024

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches and Paula Gilmer DesRoches met a group of Owls at the Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center April 26 for Stride Out Stress, a way to get the campus community involved in and receive the health benefits associated with physical activity during National Stress Awareness Month.

mental health is important

President urges Rice community to 'take care of yourself'

August 25, 2023

While university life promises adventure, growth and new connections, the rigor of academia can sometimes become intimidating and even overwhelming. That’s why fostering our mental, physical and emotional well-being is paramount for our sustained success.

student well being

Mental health a key priority at Rice University

August 25, 2023

Rice University’s efforts to support mental health and wellness go beyond advocating for individual self-care. The university fosters a culture of community care that enhances mental wellness in classrooms, offices and social settings.

Have you thanked a Rice colleague lately? (Photo by Jeff Fitlow)

Thank You Rice campaign posts words of gratitude, encouragement for all to see

November 13, 2020

'Tis the season for giving thanks.

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