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Parents and Families Newsletter
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A Message from Dean Gorman
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Last month, we had the distinct honor of welcoming new and returning students to campus. Each Owl brings their unique traits and characteristic enthusiasm, eager to take on new challenges and explore new paths. As they navigate this fresh start, my office is focused on making sure every student has the resources to succeed academically and to grow as an engaged community member. As part of this commitment, we are delighted to have launched our new pre-matriculation program, Owl Access.
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This year’s orientation welcomed an incoming class of 1,140 new Owls, introducing them to the deep and unique culture of Rice before they take flight into the next chapter of their educational journeys.
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Three former U.S. Secretaries of State will join a moderated discussion on geopolitics, foreign affairs and public service at the 30th anniversary gala celebrating Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Oct. 26.
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Rice University’s Office of Student Success Initiatives has launched a pre-matriculation program for first-year students who identify as first-generation or limited income registrants. Named Owl Access, the program is led and supported by current students to welcome freshmen who move in early to Rice, providing a comfortable adjustment period and easing them into O-Week and college life.
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The Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) is an innovative pre-matriculation program designed to help first-year students prepare for the challenging pace, depth and rigor of the STEM curricula at Rice.
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Rice’s Institute for Biosciences and Engineering sponsors and hosts the annual event at the BioScience Research Collaborative to give over 70 undergraduate summer interns the opportunity to present their work to some 200 visitors and judges.
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Rising Rice seniors Maria Hancu, Alex Lin, Ryan Wang and Ruofeng “Charlie” Liu won the coveted Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious honors given to pioneering STEM undergraduates across the country planning to pursue doctoral degrees.
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Head coach Mike Bloomgren and four players represented Rice University at the American Athletic Conference Football Media event in Arlington on July 24-25.
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Families Weekend gives parents, families and loved ones an inside look at the unique Rice experience through engaging lectures, campus tours, our family tailgate and much more. You can register now here.
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With their unique perspective on the Rice experience, parents are among the university's strongest advocates. In addition to supporting their own students, many parents also contribute philanthropically to Rice to ensure that Owls have every opportunity to learn and lead, both on campus and beyond. You can donate or learn more about ways to give to Rice here.
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We invite you to help Rice students gain a professional advantage and build their "Owl Edge" by being a career mentor! This can be done through a 1:1 conversation, multiple conversations with various team members, or even a small group session. Don’t wait, registration for the Winter Recess Session ends October 4!
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