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The members of the Rice Faculty Women's Club reflect on the contributions of their families to the university. Topics include legendary professors Hubert Bray and Alan Grob, parties in the Faculty Club, a regal refrigerator, war-time charity and more.

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DATE: January 11, 2013

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Highlights from Celebrate Rice–Austin: Miss Texas, Hogwarts shenanigans, conversing in Mayan, experiments gone awry and Rice's semicentennial.

Larry Wise ‘70

Larry Wise '70 recalls an experiment gone awry that shut down Hobby airport.

John Gragg ‘62

John Gragg '62 recalls a meaningful experience at Rice's semicentennial in 1962.

David Goodman

David Goodman, a 2009 Ph.D. in political science, discusses his road trip to Rice.

Jamie Story ‘03

Jamie Story '03 describes a chance encounter in a public speaking class that helped her become Miss Texas 2004 and gave her a friend for life.

The Keeper family legacy at Rice, as told by Paul Keeper '72.

The Keeper family legacy at Rice, as told by Paul Keeper '72.

Taylor Morris ‘68

"When you step onto Rice," Morris Taylor says, "your blood pressure drops 10 points and you feel like you're in another world."

Marielle Quaid ‘07

One funky image sums up the Rice culture for Marielle Quaid '07.

Jade Polk, Syd Polk ‘87

MOB members Syd and Jade Polk describe their journey together...and perform a few cheers.

Michael McCants ‘63

Michael McCants '63 tells about his family's deep ties to Rice and how his 50-year career as a computer scientist started with Rice's IBM 1620.

Marvin Hecker ‘72

Marvin Hecker '72 describes being part of the peaceful antiwar movement while at Rice and gives a shot out to Dr. Bill Martin.

Marianne Hopper ‘72

How did Marianne Hopper '72 go from Great Falls to Rice University?

Kim Heske ‘87

Kim Heske '87 receives a personal lesson on lasers from Prof. Frank Tittel, who collaborated on the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of fullerene.

Jeffrey Michel ‘85

Jeffrey Michel '85 describes an adventure to the Mayan ruins with Doc C.

Jay Lamy ‘95

Jay Lamy '95 describes a hilarious prank he and his teammates pulled while playing football for Rice.

Emily Kennedy ‘09

Emily Kennedy '09 channels Hogwarts at "Celebrate Rice: The World Tour" in Austin.

Elise Ragland ‘72

Elise Ragland '72 describes the arrival of Title IX at Rice and what it meant for her.

Elisabeth Wise ‘02

It was three days of suspense for Elisabeth Wise '02 before she became an Owl.

Ed Pierce ‘77

Thanks to Ed Pierce '77 and friends, more than 4,000 students once enjoyed a carnival on Rice's campus.

Tribute to Dr. George Richter and my father, J. Raymond Martin, Class of 1941

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Intrigue. Romance. Adventure. Several Rice alumni share their favorite stories at Rice Homecoming and Reunion 2011.

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Discover why the "jack," otherwise known as a prank, is one time-honored tradition at Rice.

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A rain delay during a Rice vs. Navy game turns out a memorable performance. Only at Rice.

Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson '86 discribes how history professor Harold Hyman changed his life.

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Stephanie Green & Katie Rice '91 were random roommates. Now they're best friends.

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