Rice Engineering and Computing invites alumni to celebrate the lasting connections made at Rice University and make new memories this Alumni Weekend, Nov. 1-2. In this year of school milestones—from the renaming of the school to the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing to the upcoming 50th anniversary—it is an exciting time to welcome alumni back home to Rice.
Alumni can reunite with former classmates over a series of special Alumni Weekend events at Rice Engineering and Computing:
Faculty Panel, Friday, Nov. 1, 10:15 a.m. at the Moody Center for the Arts
Marcia O'Malley, chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Thomas Michael Panos Family Professor in Mechanical Engineering, will join a panel of Rice University faculty presenting a TEDx-style talk.
Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK) Open House, Friday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m.
Alumni can see for themselves what undergraduate students are doing in engineering design in this come-and-go style open house. Lab Assistants will be on hand to talk about the maker space, where engineering undergraduates design solutions to real-world projects. Registration is encouraged.
Mechanical Engineering Alumni Meetup, Graduate Commons, Friday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited to catch up at this social hour. RSVP requested to attend.
Rice ASCE's Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Mixer, Ralph S. O'Connor Building, Room 306, Friday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m.
Rice Civil and Environmental Engineers are invited to reunite with other CEE alums, current CEE students, and faculty and enjoy delicious fajitas from Goode & Co., sweet treats from Crave, fun games, and prizes. RSVP requested by October 29.
Academic School Reception, Friday, Nov. 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Martel Hall, Duncan Hall
At this school reception, engineering and computing alumni can catch up with former classmates and faculty over light refreshments. Dean Luay Nakhleh and the Rice Engineering Alumni (REA) will share important school updates as Rice Engineering and Computing prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. Registration is kindly requested for the academic school reception. Alumni can visit the event page to sign up for this reception and other exciting Alumni Weekend events across campus.
Rice Computer Science Alumni Reception, Saturday, Nov. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Ralph S. O'Connor Building, 5th Floor Event Space
Computer science alumni can mingle with fellow alumni and current faculty while hearing short presentations by faculty members Dave Johnson, Moshe Vardi and Chris Jermaine. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served, and guests are welcome. Registration is kindly requested for this event.