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August 1, 2014

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Jim Blackburn:
The Q&A: Jim Blackburn (The Texas Tribune)

Bob Lyne:
On July 27, James Robert “Bob” Lyne passed away at the age of 79.  A native Houstonian, he graduated from Rice in 1956.  After military service, he enjoyed “a successful career in banking and other business ventures”.  He “navigated the peaks and valleys of life with a resiliency like none other”.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary. 

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "A Visit to UH Leads to Railroad Excitement ".
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July 31, 2014

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Forbes Rankings (Thanks, Larry George!):
Rice ranks #32 (last year a#33) on the Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges and #22 on the Forbes list of Richest Schools in America, posted yesterday.  And, click here for the Chronicle story.

Development and Alumni Relations:
Name change supports alumni engagement strategy (Rice News)

Al Woelfel (1924 - 2014):
As reported yesterday, Al Woelfel ‘47/’74 passed away on Tuesday.  He enjoyed a 56-year career as a petroleum engineer.  He is survived by, among others, his wife of 68 years, Maxine, and his sons, Alan ’73 and Randy ‘78.  There will be a memorial service this Saturday at 1 pm at Matthew Lutheran Church, 5315 Main.   Click here for the Chronicle obituary.

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "ArchiArts, 1956".
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July 30, 2014

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Chuck McConnell:
McConnell to testify before congressional committee today (Rice News)

Al Woelfel:
Yesterday, Al Woelfel passed away.  He earned a BS in 1947 and a Master’s in 1978 from Rice, both in Mechanical Engineering.  Married to Maxine, their two sons are Rice grads, Randy ’78  (engineer) and Alan ’73 (medical doctor).  He was treasurer of the Rice Historical Society from FYs 2004 to 2011 and he was chairman for the Class of ’47 during most of the 1990s, including for its Golden Anniversary Scholarship project.  I will post the obituary when available.  

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Those Branches Are Lower Than You Might Think, 1997".
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July 29, 2014

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John Diamond:
Diamond to testify before congressional committee tomorrow (Rice News)

Natalie Pine '02:
The Special Challenges of Retiring From a Business You Own (New York Times)

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Vladimir Putin Makes A Dramatic Entrance, 2001".
Last Edited by Shelby at 7/29/2014 5:29:29 AM

July 28, 2014

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James Tour:
Tour to testify about nanotechnology tomorrow (Rice News)

James Little Wilkison (1924 - 2014):
James Little Wilkison passed away.  A native Floridian, he served in WWII, graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1949 and was a graduate student at Rice (class of 1953).  He enjoyed a 39-year career with Shell Oil.  Also, he was active in his church and was “a world traveler who enjoyed nature”.  Click here for the Skagit Valley Herald obituary. 

254 Texas Courthouses:
Leonard Lane has completed the webpage for Hockley County.  Check it out.
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July 27, 2014

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A Look Back:
In his decade at Rice, Leebron has pushed Rice to grow (Houston Chronicle)

254 Texas Courthouses:
Leonard Lane has completed the webpage for Maverick County.  Check it out.
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July 26, 2014

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Bill Arnold:
No time for rash action on Ex-Im Bank's future (Houston Chronicle)

William "Bill" Morrow (1916 - 2014):
On June 29, William “Bill” Morrow passed away.  A native Texan, he was a WWII veteran and worked for Exxon for 41 years.  He was a loyal fan of Rice Athletics, an avid jogger and active in his church.  Click here for The Pearland Journal obituary. 

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Casual Friday".
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July 25, 2014

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Rice Village:
RDA charrette envisions Rice Village (Rice News)

Patricia Lemmons (1929 - 2014):
On July 13, Patricia Lemmons passed away.  A native Houstonian, she earned a BA from Rice in 1951 and a Masters in Education from UH.  She was a librarian at St Johns and a teacher for 35 years.  Also, she was active in her church.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary. 

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Happy Birthday, Dr. Hyman!"

Last Edited by Shelby at 7/25/2014 6:00:02 AM

July 24, 2014

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Janice Voss:
Spacecraft named for alumna Janice Voss flies to ISS (Rice News)

James Turrell (Thanks, Guy Rollins!):
On Monday, President Obama will present the 2013 National Medal of Art to James Turrell and 11 other recipients.  

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Homecoming, 1950".
Last Edited by Shelby at 7/24/2014 5:36:19 AM

July 23, 2014

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Neal Lane:
Click here for the full text of Neal Lane’s written testimony before the full Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation last Thursday.

Martha J Smith:
On July 11, Martha J Smith passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 100.  A native Texan, she earned a BA in 1934 and a MA in French in 1938 from Rice.  She “served in the CIA where she was desk chief of the Latin American division, for which she was awarded a Career Achievement medal”.  Click here for The Washington Post obituary.   

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "Boom!: The Coolest Thing I've Seen in Quite Some Time".

 

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