Other News

American Academy of Arts and Sciences:
Spanos and Rosenthal elected to prestigious academy (Rice News)

Wesley Blank (1936 - 2014):
On April 17, Wesley Blank passed away.  A native Texan, he graduated from Rice with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1959.  He worked for the Ethyl Corporation for 32 years.  He is survived by, among others, his wife of 55 years, Paula.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary.  

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "You Know What's Always Fun?"

Gisela Heffes:
Garcia Marquez one of the most beautiful writers of the 20th century (Rice News)

Ernest Carlson (1924 - 2014):
On April 15, Ernest Carlson passed away.  A native Houstonian, he served in WWII and then graduated from Rice in 1950 where he was a two-year golf letterman.  He worked for Rheem Manufacturing for 30 years until he retired in 1983.  He enjoyed a long and fulfilling retirement.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary. 

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Rice Fight Never Dies: Kyle Field, 1930".

Hira Baig:
Rice junior named Truman Scholar (Rice News)

Container Crew:
No more wasted space (Rice News)

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Nixon resigns, 1974".

Best, Brightest and Rejected:
Top Colleges' Acceptance Rates High New Low (New York Times)

NSF Graduate Research Fellowships:
18 Rice students, 10 alums awarded prestigious fellowship (Rice News)

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Obsolete Technology: Dean Hutch Edition".

Town Hall Meeting:
Leebron: Opportunities abound for Rice (Rice News)

Charles Murray:
Talk by conservative scholar draws ire at Rice (Houston Chronicle)

Margie Metcalf (1925 - 2014):
On April 1, Margie Metcalf passed away.  Born in Sugarland, she graduated from Rice in 1945 with a BA in English.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Leslie.  She was devoted to her family.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary. 

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Visiting Duchesses, 1955".

Stephanie Tzouanas '14:
Tzouanas receives Hertz Foundation Fellowship (Rice News)

William Clyde Odeneal (1923 - 2014):
On April 1, William Clyde Odeneal passed away.  A native Texan, he served in the Navy during WWI, graduated from Rice in 1947 and SMU Law School in 1950.  He and his father were law partners for 30 years.  He “loved life and was always available for an in depth conversation with anyone anytime”.  Click here for the Dallas Morning News obituary.

James Tour:
Rebar strengthens case for grapheme (Rice News)

Bruce Causey (1929 - 2014):
On March 24, Bruce Causey passed away.  A native Texan, he graduated from Rice in 1952.  After serving in the Navy for 21 years, he purchased a travel agency in Baytown which grew to three locations.  After the passing of his wife Earlene in 2004, he relocated to Indianapolis.  He was an avid historian.  Click here for the Indianapolis Star obituary.

Dinh Q Le:
New installation by contemporary artist opens at Rice Gallery April 10 (Rice News)

Shelby Joe '07:
Video: Houston online tutoring company growing (KPRC 2)

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Friday Afternoon Follies: Total Maniacs, 1929".

Rice Marathoners:
Frozen tundra of Antarctica no match for Rice marathoners (Rice News)

A Cultural Powerhouse:
How Houston Reinvented Itself As A Cultural Powerhouse (Architectural Digest)

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Thresher Photo Files: Putting Willie Back".

'Little Shop of Horrors':
Rice Theatre to present rock musical April 11-19 (Rice News) 

Dead Mice at Rice:
Video: Houston Restaurant Violation Report (ABC 13)

Melissa Kean:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Spring Think, 1971".