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.      

February 15, 2021

Moody Center:
Moody Center shows a half-century of Rothko’s influence (Rice News)

Kirsten Siebach:
On Thursday, NASA’s next Mars rover Perseverance is scheduled to land on the planet.  Rice’s Martial geologist Kirsten Siebach is one of the mission specialists selected to operate the rover.

Dan Schomer (1937-2021):
On February 5, Dan Schomer passed away.  Born in Oklahoma, he graduated from Rice in 1959 with a double major in Accounting and Economics.  After military service, he enjoyed a career in accounting, retiring twice.  Also, he had a lifelong passion for playing bridge.  He is survived by, among others, his brother, Don Schomer MD, who earned a MBA from Rice in 2000.  Click here for the obituary.