Rice University

Rice Facts

1995-96

Rice Facts 1995-96 is published by the
University Advancement Division of Rice University
Kathryn R. Costello, Vice President
Office of Institutional Research
Leona M. Urbish, Ph.D., Director
Astrid Jernick, Research Assistant
Paula N. Cox, Ed.D., Senior Research Officer
Chris U. Hunsaker, M.Eng., Senior Research Analyst
Margaret M. Montgomery, Office Assistant

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Copyright (c) 1996 by William Marsh Rice University

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION

ADMINISTRATION

ALUMNI

ATHLETICS

CAMPUS

CAMPUS ENVIRONS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

FACTS AT A GLANCE

FACULTY

GOVERNANCE

HISTORY

LIBRARY AND COLLECTIONS

PUBLIC SERVICE

RICE TRADITIONS

STUDENTS

SUPPORT

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

UNIVERSITY FINANCES

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