December 14, 2020

John Offut, Jr (1961-2020):
On November 20, John Offut Jr passed away while cycling.  Born in Omaha, he earned a BA from Rice in 1983, a MBA from Claremont Graduate University in 1985 and a B.Ed in 2005.  He enjoyed several careers, first as an account executive in the advertising industry, then as a real estate broker buying, selling and renovating houses and finally as an elementary school teacher.  He was an avid reader, a knowledgeable wine enthusiast, an enthusiastic traveler and a gifted athlete who loved cycling best of all.  He is survived by among others, his wife Jane (“a 36-year love story”).  Click here for the Omaha World-Herald obituary.

December 9, 2020

Ashutosh Sabharwal:
Sabharwal elected fellow of National Academy of Inventors (Rice News)

Doug Roberts:
On December 1, Doug Roberts passed away at the age of 83.  He earned a BS in Architecture from Rice in 1960 and “he worked for many years as an Architect building many churches and homes”.  He is predeceased by, among others, his wife Nane.  Click here for The Tennessean obituary.

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Meliisa Kean's latest blog entry entiteld "A Bit More From the Houston Country Club, 1938".