Faculty & Staff Reception: Celebrating 100 Years

Rice celebrates all faculty and staff at this Centennial Celebration reception.

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Centennial Lecture Series: J. Craig Venter

"From Reading to Writing the Genetic Code." Perhaps most famous for being among the first to sequence the human genome, Dr. Venter in 2010 created the first cell with a synthetic genome. He has been listed as one of the world's most influential people by both Time magazine and the British New Statesman. Venter also is tackling energy (stating that algae show promise); last year he published a high-profile paper on the first creation of synthetic life that included then-Rice student Thomas Segall-Shapiro as an author.

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World Premiere Concert by Shepherd School Orchestra

The Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring the world premiere of William Bolcom's Ninth Symphony, commissioned by Rice University in honor of its Centennial Celebration. The program includes Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 featuring Professor of Piano Jon Kimura Parker as soloist, and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43.

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Centennial Lecture Series: Rem Koolhaas

"Architecture as a Global Practice." One of the founders of OMA, a leading international partnership practicing architecture, urbanism and cultural analysis, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Rem Koolhaas worked as a journalist and script writer before becoming an architect. A graduate of the Architectural Association in London, he summarized the work of OMA in his 1995 book, “S,M,L,XL,” a novel about architecture. In addition to the Pritzker Prize, Koolhaas received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2010 Venice Biennale of Architecture.

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Centennial Lecture Series: Esther Dyson

"Traveling Behind the Scenes." A lifelong self-educator, angel investor Dyson supports and advises companies engaged in information technology, private aviation and space travel, health and other areas. A former journalist with Forbes, Dyson has edited the computer industry newsletter Release 1.0 and written columns for the New York Times and Huffington Post. In a New York Times op-ed, Paul Krugman noted that Dyson predicted accurately in 1994 “that the ease with which digital content can be copied and disseminated would eventually force businesses to sell the results of creative activity cheaply, or even give it away.”

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Centennial Lecture Series: Shirley Ann Jackson

"Valuing Science: Exploring our Past, Securing our Future." Described by Time magazine as “perhaps the ultimate role model for women in science,” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President and theoretical physicist Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., chaired the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (1995-1999), serves on President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, and is a member of the International Security Advisory Board to the U.S. Department of State. Her research and policy focus includes energy security, the national capacity for innovation and the “Quiet Crisis” of looming gaps in the science, technology and engineering workforce and reduced support for basic research.

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Academic Procession and Centennial Address by President David W. Leebron

President David W. Leebron's keynote address will hark back to that of Edgar Odell Lovett at the Formal Opening of the Rice Institute in 1912, while addressing the present and future as well. It will be preceded by an academic procession with representatives of universities from around the world. (Rain Venue: Autry Court, Tudor Fieldhouse)

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Alumni Evening on the Central Quad

Casual Reception for all alumni and friends.

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Luncheon Honoring the Houston Community

This invitation-only luncheon honors Rice University's supporters and friends in the Houston and Texas communities.

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Centennial Picnic

A Centennial picnic and celebration for students, faculty, staff, alumni and academic procession delegates. Rain Venue: Stadium Concourse

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Student Research Poster Session

This research poster session highlights amazing undergraduate and graduate student work in virtually all fields of study at Rice University.

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Presidential Panel

Rice University President David W. Leebron will be joined by an international panel of visiting university presidents to discuss the future of higher education in a global world. This panel will take place in Tudor Fieldhouse.

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Alumni Barbecue

Pregame barbecue for alumni and friends.

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Edgar Odell Lovett Statue Dedication

Sculptor Bruce Wolfe’s statue of Rice’s founding president, Edgar Odell Lovett, is unveiled in its permanent home on Rice campus, in front of the tower of Keck Hall(formerly the Chemistry Building). Rain Venue: Keck Hall Auditorium.

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Centennial and Homecoming Football Game

The Rice Owls take on the UT-San Antonio Roadrunners in this Centennial Celebration / Homecoming football game.

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Homecoming Luncheon

Pregame luncheon for alumni and friends.

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Spectacle

A sound and light show under the stars on the Academic Quadrangle. Strobe-video and sound-effect are used during this performance. Guests that may be sensitive to these effects are advised to contact any volunteer prior to entering the quadrangle and leave the quadrangle. Will take place unless there is a hard, sideways rain.

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Spectacle

A sound and light show under the stars on the Academic Quadrangle. Strobe-video and sound-effect are used during this performance. Guests that may be sensitive to these effects are advised to contact any volunteer prior to entering the quadrangle and leave the quadrangle. Will take place unless there is a hard, sideways rain.

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Spectacle

A sound and light show under the stars on the Academic Quadrangle. Strobe-video and sound-effect are used during this performance. Guests that may be sensitive to these effects are advised to contact any volunteer prior to entering the quadrangle and leave the quadrangle. Will take place unless there is a hard, sideways rain.

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Volunteer Brunch

An invitation-only brunch at River Oaks Country Club to thank Rice University Centennial Celebration, Annual Fund and Homecoming & Reunion volunteers.

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The Blueprint for Excellence: A Centennial Celebration of Achievement

Association of Rice University Black Alumni (ARUBA) Gala.

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ARUBA Film Viewing

Showing of the ARUBA documentary, "Young, Gifted & Black: Reflections from Black Alumni at Rice" in the Rice Media Center.

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Centennial Book Signing

Authors of nine commemorative Centennial publications will be available for signing their work and answering questions.

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Centennial Finale: Celebrating the Past, Present and Future

This celebration will bring together Rice alumni for a grand celebration of the past 100 years, the present, and a look to the next 100 years.

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Centennial Gala

A black-tie invitation only dinner for the university's generous supporters and special guests. The evening will celebrate Rice on the eve of its Centennial with dinner, entertainment and the world premiere of the "Spectacle." Strobe-video and sound-effect are used during this performance. Guests that may be sensitive to these effects are advised to contact any volunteer prior to entering the quadrangle and leave the quadrangle.

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Centennial Walking Tours

Campus tours highlighting various aspects of Rice University, including its architecture, public art program and sustainability programs. Tours will be leaving every 15 minutes between 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Centennial Walking Tours

Campus tours highlighting various aspects of Rice University, including its architecture, public art program and sustainability programs. Tours will be leaving every 15 minutes between 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Chemical Engineering Reunion

Lecture and dinner. Details TBA

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Class Reunion Brunches

For the classes of 1952, 1957 and 1962.

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Class Reunion Luncheons

Reunion luncheon details TBD.

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World Premiere Concert by Shepherd School Orchestra

The Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring the world premiere of William Bolcom's Ninth Symphony, commissioned by Rice University in honor of its Centennial Celebration. The program includes Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 featuring Professor of Piano Jon Kimura Parker as soloist, and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43.

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World Premiere Concert by Shepherd School Orchestra

The Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring the world premiere of William Bolcom's Ninth Symphony, commissioned by Rice University in honor of its Centennial Celebration. The program includes Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 featuring Professor of Piano Jon Kimura Parker as soloist, and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43.

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Esperanza

This year’s semi-formal homecoming dance, Esperanza 2012 – Night of the Century, will be held in Rice’s Centennial Tent at Founder’s Court. With a live DJ, delicious food, and a downtown club ambience, the Centennial Esperanza will be an event you (and your date) will not want to miss!

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Faculty Mini-Lectures

Faculty Mini-Lectures: The Power of Ideas. Ideas - and the various processes of inventing, developing, critiquing, testing, transforming, rebutting, transmitting, and implementing them - are the heart and soul of the university. Each of this year's Scientia colloquia will present a set of 5-minute talks by faculty on the ideas that have most powerfully influenced and engaged them in their career and intellectual life.

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Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital by The Fischer Duo

Norman Fischer, Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Cello, and Jeanne Kierman Fischer, Artist Teacher of Piano, present a recital of works written by current and former Shepherd School Faculty composers.

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Centennial Lecture Series: Four Short Talks

Four Short Talks: An Evening with Visionary Leaders Esther Dyson, Shirley Ann Jackson, Rem Koolhaas and J. Craig Venter.

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Golden R Luncheon

Luncheon for Golden R alumni and friends.

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GSA Night at Valhalla

A kick-off party for the Centennial, with drink specials and give-aways.

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Humanities Homecoming Reception

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Centennial Walking Tours

Campus tours highlighting various aspects of Rice University, including its architecture, public art program and sustainability programs. Tours will be leaving every 15 minutes between 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Raid the Archive: The de Menil Years at Rice

Raid the Archives: The de Menil Years at Rice will commemorate Rice University's Centennial and the Menil Collection's 25th Anniversary year.

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RAVA Open House

Rice Alumni Volunteers for Admission Come by and meet the RAVA admission staff Enjoy refreshments and visit with senior interviewers Brockman Hall for Physics, Room 103 http://futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/RAVA.asp

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Rice Architecture Reception

Architecture reception for alumni and friends in Farish Gallery

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Rice Design Alliance Gala

The Rice Design Alliance will hold its annual gala in the Founder's Court Tent.

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Rice Engineering Alumni Reunion

Lecture and reception in Duncan Hall.

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Rice Owls Volleyball vs. East Carolina

Rice Owls Volleyball will play East Carolina in Tudor Fieldhouse.

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Centennial Walking Tours

Campus tours highlighting various aspects of Rice University, including its architecture, public art program and sustainability programs. Tours will be leaving every 15 minutes between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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School of Social Sci Alumn/Fac Homecoming Reception

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Spectacle: RDA Command Performance

A sound and light show under the stars on the Academic Quadrangle.

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Owl Kids

STEMscopes: Kids Learning the ‘Rice’ Way with Songs, Games and Hands on Activities and the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies will share the story "Owl Babies."

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Student Vision for the Second Century Town Hall

Student Vision for the Second Century Town Hall

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Tailgate Owley

Alumni tents at Rice Stadium. Entertainment for all with music and moonwalks.

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Three Decades of Rice Leadership

Three Decades of Rice University Executive Leadership. This panel discussion includes President David W. Leebron, former Rice presidents S. Malcolm Gillis and George Rupp, Rice Board of Trustees Chairman James W. Crownover and former Rice Board chairs E. William Barnett and Charles Duncan, moderated by Professor of History Allen Matusow.

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Wiess School of Nat Sci Alumni Open House

Wiess School of Natural Sciences Alumni Open House

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