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  • Military Men 1940s

     Rice serves in World War II  

    In 1941, the Rice population was half civilian, half military, and among men, sailors outnumbered civilians two to one.  Read more here…. 

     

  • Pep rally 1923

     

    We’ve got spirit!

    The Rally Club is formed to raise school spirit in 1925, laying the foundation for some very creative cheers.  Read more here...

  • John Boles holds an original invitation to the Formal Opening of the Rice Institute in 1912.

    Dr. Boles explains Centennial inspiration

    Dr. John Boles shares the story of Rice's formal opening and discusses some inspiration for the upcoming Centennial Celebration. Watch video... 

  • President Hoover visits the Rice Institute

    Centennial Historian's blog

    Dr. Melissa Kean shares daily curiosities about her "gleanings from the Rice Archives." Read more...  

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President's Welcome

In October 2012, we will commemorate Rice's centennial and celebrate the remarkable journey that has transformed Rice from a bold little university on the edge of the prairie to an international success on the cutting edge of education and research.

The Centennial Celebration promises to be one of the most vibrant events ever held here, and we will be rolling out the red carpet for all our guests, whether they be from the Rice family, our Houston community, or the other side of the globe.

But you need not wait until October 2012 for the festivities to begin. Between now and then, there will be numerous opportunities for you to celebrate our journey throughout the last 100 years - and to set the stage for the next 100.

Read President Leebron's full message 

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News

Rice Centennial House Build

  

See Rice Habitat volunteers build the Rice Habitat for Humanity Centennial House and meet the home's new resident.  See how Rice is not only celebrating the past, but is celebrating Rice's involvement in the community.

 

 

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Centennial world premiere concert composer announced

  

In honor of Rice University’s centennial, the Shepherd School of Music is presenting the world premiere of American composer William Bolcom’s “Ninth Symphony: A Short Symphony in One Movement.”

 

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Save the Date

Celebrate Rice - Dallas-Fort Worth

May22

An evening celebrating Rice - its past, present and future.

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Celebrate Rice - Istanbul

Jun8

During the years 1908 and 1909, Rice's founding president, Edgar Odell Lovett, embarked on a bold undertaking - a journey around the world that would culminate in a singular vision for the new institution.  Celebrate Rice Istanbul will capture this same spirit of exploration and will feature guest speakers, tours of historic Istanbul and a gala dinner.

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Celebrate Rice - New York City

Jun21

An evening celebrating Rice - its past, present and future.

 

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Centennial Celebration

Oct10

October 10-14, 2012 (including Homecoming / Reunion Weekend), we will celebrate Rice's centennial over a period of five days. Events will include an academic procession, a statue dedication, the Centennial Lecture Series, performances, exhibits, receptions and parties, and The Rice Show.

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