Rice Homecoming & Reunion 2007
November 2, 3 and 4
Schedule of Events Events, activities and photos will be added to the schedule
and reunion pages throughout the summer.
Most recent update: October 17, 2007
Thursday, November 1
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday
Gallery Exhibit Kirsten Hassenfeld: New Installation
Rice Art Gallery, Sewall Hall www.ricegallery.org
6:00 p.m. Thursday
4th Annual Rice Owls 5K Fun Run / Walk Featuring reflective chip-timing ankle bracelets
Starts at the Bike Track
Support Rice Men's Track & Field and Cross Country!
Registration and signup information
713-348-6021 jhwarren@rice.edu or ts2@rice.edu 7:00 p.m.Thursday
Rice Owls Pep Rally
Rice Stadium
7:30 p.m.Thursday Screening of The Trust
The Story of William Marsh Rice and Rice University
Writer and Director Doug Killgore '69
will be present to answer questions
O'Connor House 8:00 p.m.Thursday Shepherd School of Music Brass Showcase Stude Concert Hall Click for Calendar
Late Night Thursday Pub Night Willy's Pub, Rice Memorial Center Friday, November 2
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday
Rice Alumni "Central"
Information, messages, name badges, maps
O'Connor House
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday
Career Services Center Open House Career Services Center at O'Connor House
10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Friday
Campus Tour at Ten Meet at the Sallyport
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday
Gallery Exhibit Kirsten Hassenfeld: New Installation
Rice Art Gallery, Sewall Hall www.ricegallery.org
11:00 a.m.
Informal Discussion
Social and Intellectual Interactions with the Clintons: Jogging with Bill in Little Rock, D.C. and Kiev; Sightseeing in Kiev with Bill and Hillary; Carols with Bill, Hillary and Chelsea
Robert E. Johnston '62
ICF, James A Baker III Hall
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday
Golden "R" Luncheon Grand Hall, Rice Memorial Center
Reception at 11:30 a.m./Lunch 12:00 noon
Remarks by Peter Roussel
Music by the Rob Landes Trio
All alumni from classes of the 1920s to 1957 are welcome to attend
Don't forget to wear your Golden "R" pin!
Please make your reservation(s) in advance and pay at the door with a "twenty" or a check made payable to Rice University.
$20 per person (unreserved "walk-up" tickets are $25)
Reservations 713-348-6094 Reserve Tickets (pay online)
12:00 noonFriday CEE Luncheon Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduates Plans are being made for this special reunion luncheon.
Please call 713-348-6094 for updated details.
Ryon Engineering Laboratory
12:00 noon Friday
Gallery Talk Josh Fischer , Curatorial Assistant
Rice Art Gallery, Sewall Hall www.ricegallery.org 1:00 p.m. (also at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.) Friday
Tour of Fondren Library
Tour the newly renovated library facility
Meet at the east entrance
Sara Lowman, Director of Fondren Library lowman@sparta.rice.edu
1:00 p.m. Friday
Back to Class Lecture Series Dr. Philip B. Bedient
Herman and George R. Brown Professor of Civil Engineering
Director of the SSPEED Center
RICE NEWS article on the Storm Center
McMurtry Auditorium, Anne and Charles Duncan Hall
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday
Rice Arboretum Tour: "Green Rice" Ron Smith, Rice Grounds Superintendent
Meet at O'Connor House
2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Friday
Campus Tour at Two
Meet at the Sallyport
2:00 p.m. Friday
Back to Class Lecture Series "Rice Architecture" Lecture and Walking Tour
Stephen Fox ' 73, Adjunct Lecturer, School of Architecture
International Conference Facility, James A. Baker III Hall
3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.Friday
Campus Tour at Three Meet at the Sallyport
3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Friday
50th Anniversary of the College System at Rice Guided Tours of Colleges
Meet in the College Commons colleges50th.rice.edu
3:00 p.m. Friday
Back to Class Lecture Series "Rice Today: New Buildings and Directions"
Kevin Kirby, Vice President for Administration
International Conference Facility, James A. Baker III Hall
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday
RAVA Meeting Rice Alumni Volunteers for Admission
Humanities Building
Amy Atcheson 713-348-2892 amya@rice.edu
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday
RAVA Happy Hour Humanities Building Foyer and Courtyard
4:00 p.m. Friday
Rice Engineering Alumni Reunion
Lecture and Reception Honoring
Outstanding Engineering Alum
Richard Massey '53 Outstanding Young Engineering Alum
Chaitali Sengupta '95
McMurtry Auditorium and Martel Hall
Anne and Charles Duncan Hall
Chad Benedict ' 01 713-348-5305
chadb@rice.edu http://alumni.rice.edu/rea
4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Friday
Campus Tour at Four Meet at the Sallyport
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday
"An Evening at O'Connor House"
In 2006, the Association of Rice Alumni moved its offices to the renovated O'Connor House, historic home to five Rice presidents.
Stop by and visit with old friends and classmates.
Featuring the unique sounds of "Moodafaruka"
Come out and enjoy a great family-friendly evening!
Volunteers will be recognized by President David W. Leebron at 6:00
Music, magic, entertainment, wine, beer, soft drinks, and fiesta fare
O'Connor House Signup Here
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday
ARUBA Association of Rice University Black Alumni
Gather at "An Evening at O'Connor House" http://alumni.rice.edu/aruba
Signup Here
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday
Rice Architecture Alumni Reception Anderson Hall
Doris Anderson 713-348-4870
dma@rice.edu
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday
Graduate Student Alumni & Graduate Students Gathering at Valhalla
Stop by and visit with friends and classmates
Enjoy redbeans and Rice!
Valhalla
6:30 p.m. Friday Shabbat Service and Dinner Rabbi Kenneth S. Weiss Houston Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life 713-526-4918 kweiss@houstonhillel.org www.houstonhillel.org Houston Hillel
1700 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77005
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday
RUCAA Dinner This event has been moved to Saturday. Please see "Saturday" for more information www.rucaa.org
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday
SOLAR Reception Society of Latino Alumni at Rice
Miner Lounge, Ley Student Center
Thomas Gonzales, President of Solar solar@alumni.rice.edu
832-277-0741
http://alumni.rice.edu/solar
7:00 p.m. Friday
Campus Crusade for Christ
Student and Alumni Reunion Gathering
Featured speaker tba
301 Sewall Hall http://www.ricecru.com
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday
GLBT Alumni and Friends Reception
La Colombe d'Or
3410 Montrose Blvd. Register online by October 31 7:30 p.m.Friday Lovett College Play "Waiting for Julia" and "Night of Faith"
Tickets are nominally priced and sold at the door
For more contact information contact kms2@rice.edu
8:00 p.m.Friday Hanszen College Musical "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown"
Hanszen Lower Commons
Tickets are $5 and sold at the door
For more contact information contact Teresa Bayer at tab1@rice.edu 8:00 p.m.Friday Shepherd School of Music Class Recital Bassoon students of Benjamin Kamins
Duncan Recital Hall
9:00 p.m.Friday
Rice Philharmonics
Lovett Undergrounds
Late Night Friday Rice Young Alumni Gathering The Volcano on Bissonnet
Saturday, November 3
5:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Saturday
Observatory Open House http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ruco/open_houses.html
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday
Rice Alumni "Central"
Information, messages, name badges, maps
O'Connor House
9:00 a.m. Saturday
Alumni MOB Day Marching Owl Band
Meet at the Stadium
Field Practice at 9:00 a.m.
"MOB Over" at 12:45 p.m.
Reservations must be made by October 31
Willie Gordon 713-348-2346 themob@rice.edu
9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Saturday
Campus Tour at Nine Meet at the Sallyport
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday
Woodson Research Center Open House "History at Your Fingertips" www.rice.edu/fondren/woodson
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday
Friends of Fondren Brunch
Kyle Morrow Room, Fondren Library Friends of Fondren Honoree Sally Reynolds
Mary Bixby
713-348-5157 mbixby@rice.edu
morning Saturday
Alumni Soccer - Women
Location tba morningSaturday
Alumni Reunion Tennis
Please contact Coach Ronnie Smarr for details
10:00 a.m. Saturday
Thresher Brunch Hungry's Cafe and Bistro
Rice Village (2356 Rice Blvd.)
$15 at the door
Valerie Prilop, Director of Student Publications
713-348-5828 RSVP at vprilop@rice.edu
10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Saturday
Campus Tour at Ten Meet at the Sallyport
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday
Baptist Student Ministry Alumni Gathering
Miner Lounge, Ley Student Center Andy Dennis andyd@rice.edu
713-790-0279 10:30 a.m. Saturday
Alumni Lads Soccer Soccer Fields #2 and #3
Jacob Teplin '08 jteplin@rice.edu
Bobby Corrigan '82 rcorrigan@fulbright.com
11:00 a.m. Saturday
Alumni Lacrosse
Lacrosse Field
Frank Arnold '08 jfarnold@rice.edu 11:00 a.m.Saturday
Alumni Rugby Rugby Field Sean Monks '08 monkss@rice.edu
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday Gallery Exhibit Kirsten Hassenfeld: New Installation
Rice Art Gallery, Sewall Hall www.ricegallery.org
11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Saturday
Campus Tour at Eleven Meet at the Sallyport
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday
Owl Kids at The Big Party
Tents at Rice Stadium
Entertainment for all, with . . .
Magic, balloons, Sammy the Owl, Rice Cheerleaders,
and activities for children!
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday
The Big Party at Rice Stadium
Alumni tents at Rice Stadium
Gather at the Young Alumni tent for beer and soft drinks
Tap will be open from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday
Alumni Barbecue at the Stadium
Alumni tent at Rice Stadium
Gather at the Alumni tents for Goode Company fare, beer and iced tea
Reserve tickets early!
$12/person; children under 12, $6
Unreserved "walk-up" tickets are $15! Reserve tickets (pay online) Reserve tickets (pay on site) 713-348-6094
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday
President's Homecoming Luncheon
Cohen House, Rice University Faculty Club
Gather for a traditional pregame buffet
Reserve your $25 tickets early
Unreserved, "walk-up" tickets are $30! Reserve tickets (pay online) Reserve tickets (pay on site) 713-348-6094
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday
Jones Graduate School of Management
Alumni and Student Barbecue
Woodson Courtyard, Janice and Robert McNair Hall
For reservations contact Sue Klein 713-348-3710 jgsalum@rice.edu
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday Museum District Shuttle Complimentary bus departs from the O'Connor House
Shuttle stops at all major museums and Houston Zoo
Museum admissions range from $5-$12 per location
A link to the venues and exhibits will be added in September
2:00 p.m.Saturday Homecoming Football Game at Rice Stadium RICE vs. UTEP
Reunion Gift Presentation at Halftime
Reserved Westside tickets $23
Student Section tickets $10 (ordered in advance)
Use HC2007 as the promo code for the Student Section
On game day, all tickets are $23
Order tickets 713-348-4068
Promo Code is HC2007 for Student Section Tickets Order tickets (pay online)
www.riceowls.com
2:30 p.m. Saturday Stephen Shore Lecture Honoring Peter Brown
$20 per person
For details and registration www.gscs.rice.edu
Sewall Hall 301
3:00 p.m. Saturday Shepherd School of Music
Junior Recital
Jeffrey Taylor
Music of Ysaye, Bach, and Beethoven Duncan Recital Hall
Click for schedule
4:30 p.m. Saturday Shepherd School of Music
Organ Concert Gereon Krahforst, Organist
Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall
One Performance for $15 (students and senior citizens $10)
Two Performances for $25 (students and senior citizens $17)
For tickets call 713-348-8000 Click for Calendar
5:00 p.m. Saturday
Baker College Reception Baker's 50th Anniversary Homecoming Reception Immediately following Rice vs. UTEP football game
Baker College Commons
5:00 p.m. Saturday
Hanszen College Alumni Reception Hanszen's 50th Anniversary Homecoming Alumni Reception Immediately following Rice vs. UTEP football game
Hanszen Masters House
5:30 p.m. Saturday Shepherd School of Music
Senior Recital
Rachelle Hunt, Violin
Music of Ysaye, Bach, and Beethoven
Duncan Recital Hall 6:30 p.m.Saturday Class of '57 Football Reunion Dinner
"R" Room
Cocktail reception followed by Dinner at 7:30 p.m.
For more information contact Julie Waibel 713-348-6922
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Saturday RUCAA Dinner
Homecoming dinner following football game
5422 Pine, Bellaire, TX 77401 (Home of Dr. Chan '88 and Prof. Randi Martin)
www.rucaa.org
6:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Saturday
ARUBA Association of Rice University Black Alumni Blacks in Blue: Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence at RICE Rice Memorial Center
Jazz Reception in Ray Courtyard at 6:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner in the Grand Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Program at 8:30 p.m.
Honorees Teveia Rose Barnes '75 and Willis Wilson '82 Dance to DJ music from the 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s
All alumni and current students are welcome to attend!
Please make your ticket reservation in advance.
$30 per person, $50 per couple, $5 per current Rice BSA member
(The night of the event, all tickets will be $35 per person.)
Ticket reservations and questions:
Rice Homecoming & Reunion 2007 office 713-348-6094 Reserve tickets (pay online) aruba@alumni.rice.edu
7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Saturday 21st Annual Rice Design Alliance Gala Honoring Sadie Gwin Blackburn and
celebrating sustainability and green architecture One and Two Allen Center
1200 Smith at Dallas Streets
Click here for more information
7:30 p.m. Saturday Lovett College Play "Waiting for Julia" and "Night of Faith"
Tickets are nominally priced and sold at the door
For more contact information contact kms2@rice.edu
7:30 p.m. Saturday Shepherd School of Music
Organ Concert Gereon Krahforst, Organist
Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall
One Performance for $15 (students and senior citizens $10)
Two Performances for $25 (students and senior citizens $17)
For tickets call 713-348-8000
Click for Calendar
8:00 p.m. Saturday College Musical
Hanszen Musical
"You're A Good Man Charlie Brown"
Hanszen Lower Commons
Tickets are $5 and sold at the door
For more contact information contact Teresa Bayer at tab1@rice.edu
8:00 p.m. Saturday
Observatory Open House http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ruco/open_houses.html
8:30 p.m. Saturday Shepherd School of Music
Composers' Forum Works composed and performed by Shepherd School students
Duncan Recital Hall
10:00 p.m. Saturday
Esperanza Formal
As of August 1, Fall 2007 RPC events are still being planned
Rice Program Council http://riceprogramcouncil.com
Late Night Saturday Rice Young Alumni Gathering The Front Porch Pub on Gray
Sunday, November 4
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday Kirsten Hassenfeld: New Installation
Rice Art Gallery, Sewall Hall www.ricegallery.org
12:30 p.m. Sunday Shepherd School of Music
Junior Recital
Analise Kukelhan, Violin
Music of Mozart, Elgar, Brahms, Eckhardt-Gramatte', and Sarasate
Duncan Recital Hall Click for schedule
3:00 p.m. Sunday Shepherd School of Music Master's Recital Christina Sjoquist, Flute Music of Bartol, Gaubert, Vivaldi, Liebermann, and Randall Woolf. Duncan Recital Hall Click for schedule
5:30 p.m. Sunday Shepherd School of Music Master's Recital
Amy Chung, Clarinet
Music of Smith, Ariel, Gade, and Bartok.
Duncan Recital Hall Click for schedule
8:00 p.m. Sunday Shepherd School of Music Senior Recital
Maria Dance, Violin
Music of Bach, Brahms, and Kreisler
Duncan Recital Hall
DON'T MISS THESE NEW EVENTS AND OLD FAVORITES...
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Golden "R" Reunion Luncheon
Self-guided Campus Passport Tours
"Back to Class" Lectures
"An Evening at O'Connor House"
Graduate Student gathering at Valhalla SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Museum Shuttle Owl Kids at the Big Party at Rice Stadium
President's Homecoming Luncheon
Alumni Barbecue at the Stadium
COLLEGE EVENTS
Individual college events will be listed at Rice Alumni "Central"
at O'Connor House homecoming weekend
"An Evening at O'Connor House"
Friday, November 2, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In 2006, The Association of Rice Alumni moved its offices to the renovated O'Connor House, historic home to five Rice presidents.
Stop by and visit with old friends and classmates
Music, magic, entertainment, wine, beer, soft drinks, and fiesta fare
O'Connor House
