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RUPD Police Blotter, Feb. 27th - Mar. 7th

The following items were reported to the Rice University Police Department for the period Feb. 27-March 7.

$2 million for research

Director of Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program Elaine Ecklund will direct an international study of science and religion thanks to a $2 million grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation.

Rice alumna wins Grammy

Sasha Cooke (Baker '04) received a 2011 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for her performance as a cast member in the Metropolitan Opera premiere of Dr. Atomic. The 54th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on Feb. 12.

Student Association Minutes, Mar. 5th

The following were noted at the most recent meeting of the Student Association on March 5.

Language classes change

Starting next year, students taking introductory language courses will attend class five days a week, and courses will be five credits.

Writing center to open in fall

Next fall, Rice University will implement a new writing-intensive initiative in which freshmen will be required to take a writing-focused seminar, and Fondren Library will be home to a new Center for Writing, Oral and Visual Communication.

Tuition up 4.9 percent, less growth than past

Incoming undergraduate students at Rice will be paying $36,610 for the 2012-2013 school year, 4.9 percent more tuition than current students are charged. This increase is a continuation of a trend that included a 5.4 percent rise in 2011-2012 and a 5.3 percent rise in 2010-2011.

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Bio-research links plants' defenses to natural cycles

In the battle between plants and their insect predators, it's a caterpillar-eat-plant world. But while plants may seem to be an easy target for insects, plants have their own mechanisms of defense, similar in many ways to those of the human immune system.

Changes served to food reps program

Got a beef with servery food? A formalization of the college food representative job description aims to make students' requests, comments and complaints regarding the serveries more easily heard, as well as help new students deal with their personal dietary restrictions.

President's Office Hours, Feb. 21

The following were noted at President David Leebron's Office Hours on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Student Association Minutes, Feb. 20

The following were noted at the most recent meeting of the Student Association on Feb. 20.

Debate team wins big again

Rice's speech and debate team sure can talk the talk. According to Forensics Director David Worth, Rice qualified in 26 speech and eight debate events for nationals this year.

Engineer week celebrated

This week, Rice University joined universities all over the country in participating in National Engineers Week, a week dedicated to celebrating accomplishments in engineering fields. National Engineers Week also aims to get more students interested in careers in engineering. Presented at Rice by Dean of Engineering Ned Thomas and Rice Engineering Alumni, the weeklong event offered panels, study breaks and a student design competition.

Lovett College evacuates due to gas scare

Gasoline vapors spread through the Lovett College ventilation system on Friday night, forcing students to temporarily evacuate the building.

Local-food revolution sparked

A revolution is underway at Rice: a food revolution, that is. In an effort to raise awareness about food and farming, a group of students assembled in the academic quadrangle last Friday during lunch.

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Burritos needed for Honduras

A new Saturday evening dining option has recently emerged: Rice students selling Chipotle burritos for $7 by the south colleges grove and by West Servery.

RUPD Police Blotter, Feb. 15-22

The following items were reported to the Rice University Police Department for the period Feb.15-22.