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Weekend Highlights
Friday, November 13
11:30 a.m.
Golden R Reception and Luncheon
Lunch buffet will open at Noon
Tickets for alumni and friends are $25.
Doré Commons, James A. Baker III Hall
4 – 8 p.m.
Alumni Evening on the Central Quad
A casual gathering for alumni, friends and families. Enjoy light fare and libations, magic and balloon artists, "wearable light" (light necklaces, rings) and the great sounds of Kevin Charles and his band. Kevin's music will span the decades with tunes old and new. This family friendly event is fun for everyone. Stop by at any point 4 – 8 p.m. to enjoy this evening gathering.
Though there is no charge, reservations are requested.
Ray Courtyard, RMC, Central Quad
6 p.m.
Class of 1959 Reunion Dinner at La Colombe d'Or
Cocktails and dinner will delight you at the historic Fondren Mansion. Built in 1923, this distinguished Texas landmark is now the home to the luxury hotel La Colombe d'Or.
Tickets for alumni and friends are $70.
La Colombe d'Or http://www.lacolombedorhouston.com
3410 Montrose Boulevard
Houston 77006
Saturday, November 14
10 a.m.
Take the Tour
Meet at the Sallyport for mimosas and start your tour of campus.
Wear your walking shoes and view the buildings of Rice – old and new.
Noon
Rice Alumni Barbecue
Right next to Tailgate Owley, the Alumni Barbecue is the place to be. With Goode Company cook'in and fix'ins, suds and iced tea, there is a place at the table for everyone – alumni, family and friends. Space bouncers for the kids and a bit of county western music make this a truly entertaining pregame lunch for all. Barbecue will be served continuously Noon – 2 p.m.
The Rice vs. Tulane kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Barbecue tickets for alumni and friends are $15. Barbecue tickets for children under 12 are $10.
Alumni Tent, Rice Stadium entrance # 3 (Rice Boulevard entrance # 17)
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Noon
Homecoming Luncheon
Doré Commons in James A. Baker III Hall provides a sophisticated venue for this pregame event. A catered fall buffet offers an excellent dining experience accompanied by favorites St. Arnold, Shiner, "red" and "white." Lunch will be served continuously Noon – 2 p.m.
The Rice vs. Tulane kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Luncheon tickets for alumni and friends are $35.
Doré Commons, James A. Baker III Hall
2:30 p.m.
Rice vs. Tulane
Football Game, Rice Stadium
Halftime presentation of the Class of 1959 Scholarship
Football tickets are $20 for reserved lower westside seats and $10 for the student section.
Football tickets can be purchased online at http://www.riceowls.com
The promotion code is HC2009.
Postgame (5:30 p.m.)
50th Reunion Gathering at Wiess President's House
Meet for cocktails after the game at the historic Wiess President's House. Renovated in 2004, the mansion at the corner of Sunset and Main provides a remarkable venue for a Rice celebration. Friends and classmates, excellent fare and light music will make this memorable evening complete.
Tickets for alumni and friends are $35.
Wiess President's House http://www.rice.edu/sallyport/2005/spring/features/house/oldnew.html
Main at Sunset
Houston 77005
Sunday, November 15
10:00 a.m.
50th Reunion Brunch
Dedicated in 1996, Duncan Hall provides a remarkable venue for a Rice celebration. Friends and classmates, excellent fare and, if renovations are almost complete, a tour of Peter and Nancy Huff House http://alumni.rice.edu/oconnor_house.html
(current home of the Association of Rice Alumni) will make this memorable morning complete.
Tickets for alumni and friends are $30.
Martel Hall in Anne and Charles Duncan Hall
http://www.cs.rice.edu/~keith/DuncanHall/
(Across the Loop Road from Herzstein Hall, a.k.a. "Physics Lec")
Coming this summer . . .
Class of 1959 Reunion invitation with response card
Coming this fall . . .
Homecoming 2009 brochure
May we answer a question? 713-348-6094 or harding@rice.edu |
