Trivia Answer:
Amy Sutton ‘89/’90 and her husband Gary Chiles ‘86, who earned two master’s degrees and a PhD from Columbia University, will receive an ARA Meritorious Service Award at a virtual Laureates Awards Celebration on Tuesday, June 3 at 7 pm.  Click here to read more and/or to register.  (Thanks, Joe Graves!)

Way to go, Ann Bixby, Clarke Anderson, James Walker, Bob Toone, Ted Richard, Richard Avant, Scott Wise, Art Gottschalk, Martha Proctor Gano, Bev Schorre, John Montana, Russell Henderson, Dan Hyde, Walt Greenberg, Bob Reinhold, George Wagner, Paul Reese, Mike Ross, Jim Woodruff, Betty Bixby, Bryant Wilkinson, Joe Graves,  Melinda Clark, Mike Rogers, Sallie Schwall and Peter Fasullo! 

Next trivai question tomorrow!

Jones School:
7 Business professors recognized for as 2021 Teaching Excellence Award winners (RIce News)

Stephen Thorington (1955-2021):
On April 17, Stephen Thorington passed away.  Born in Massachusetts, he earned an undergraduate degree from UT and a MBA from the Jones School in 1990.  He enjoyed a career with Chase Manhattan Bank, Seagull Energy, Ocean Energy and Plains Exploration & Production before retiring in 2006.  Also, his greatest passions were “travel, spending time in London, and creating a positive difference in the world”.  He is survived by, among others, his wife Nancy.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary. 

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
JT Chargois (0-0, 3.38) pitched 2 scoreless innings for the Mariners.

Anthony Rendon (.274) went 3-for-4 with a RBI for the Angels.

Complete Owls stats are here.

OWLS IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

2021 MONTHLY STATS CALENDAR

2021 MLB/MiLB Daily Stats: 5/17/21

College Baseball:
Owls split final C-USA series with Charlotte (The Roost)

Exceptional Commitment and Exemplary Service:
Bloem-Curtis, Martin Honored by Rice Board of Trustees (Rice News)

Dr Jesse P Jackson (1933-2021):
On April 20, Dr Jesse P Jackson passed away.  Raised in Medina, he attended Rice (class of 1952) and received his doctor of optometry at UH.  He practiced at TSO for many years and then enjoyed his own practice in San Antonio from 1982 to 2010.  Also, he was an avid fisherman.  He is survived by, among others, his wife of over forty years, Bonnie.  Click here for the San Antonio Express-News obituary.  

Trivia Question:
Who has three Columbia University degrees and will receive an ARA Meritorious Service Award next month?  Email your answer here.

Tuesday (6:30 pm CT)
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Sam Houston State Football:
Yesterday, Sam Houston State defeated South Dakota State, 23-21, to win their first FCS national championship.

Bearkat AD Bobby Williams Jr, who was a starter at wide receiver for the Owls, has 2 Rice degrees (B.A. in 1981 and a Master of Arts in 1982).  His father, the late Bobby Williams Sr., who played both football (he was a member of the 1958 Cotton Bowl team) and baseball for the Owls, graduated from Rice in 1958.

Bill Timme (1943-2021):
On April 9, Bill Timme passed away.  A native Houstonian, he earned a BA from Rice in 1965 and a JD from Columbia Law School in 1968.  For forty years, he counseled “primarily Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporations on a broad range of issues”.  Also, he was “a loving and supportive spouse, father, and grandfather”.  He is survived by, among others, his wife Denise.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary.