March 3, 2021

Making Sense:
Grad student symposium hosts international experts on five senses (Rice News)

Elizabeth Gayle (1921-2021):
On February 14, Elizabeth Gayle passed away, two weeks shy of turning 100.  A native Houstonian, she graduated from Rice in 1942.  She was an avid supporter of the Rice Owls and she was very active in the community.  Also, she enjoyed photography, was an avid gardener and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary.

Rice History Corner:
Click here for Melissa Kean's latest blog entry entitled "I am faithfrul only to love, 1930".

March 1, 2021

Elections 2021:
Vining, Sethre-Brink win (The Rice Tresher(:

Emma Frizzell (1958-2021):
On January 29, Emma Frizzell passed away.  A native Houstonian, she graduated from Rice in 1980 with a BA in Art and Art History.  She was a talented artist and a valued design and production associate at the Houston graphic design firm Public Address Design for twenty-five years.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary.  

February 28,2021

Julian West:
Cerium sidelines silver to make drug precursor (Rice News)

Leo Wade Jr:
On February 4, Leo Wade Jr passed away at the age of 81.  Raised in Oklahoma, he earned a BA in Physics from Rice in 1962, a Master’s Degree and PhD in the field of Radiation Biophysics from the University of Kansas and an additional Master’s Degree in Studies of the Future from UH.  His work centered around scientific and medical related research and later he moved into state and national legislation and University Administration. Also, he “loved music, art, theatre and travel”.  He is survived by, among others, his wife Donna.  Click here for the Austin American-Statesman obituary.

February 27, 2021

Jonathan Ajo-Franklin:
Rice team forges path towards geothermal future (Rice News)

James May Sr (1937-2021):
On February 15, James May Sr passed away.  Born in North Dakota, he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice in 1960.  He “created and managed several successful companies” and he was “an avid reader, golfer, snow skier and tennis player”.  He leaves behind the “Rice Group”, after 65 years of being together.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary.

February 22, 2021

Marlene Bayer Kaplan (1936-2021):
On February 17, Marlene Bayer Kaplan passed away.  A native Texan, she graduated from Rice in 1958 where she met her future husband Mallory Kaplan ’57.  They raised three children together.  After he suddenly passed away in 1982, she remained dedicated to their children and ultimately to six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Also, she was involved in her synagogue.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary.