Prasi Desai

NEWS 11/28/23 11:24pm

Cultural organizations host inaugural Pangea Potluck

By Prasi Desai

Nine student cultural organizations hosted the first Pangea Potluck at the Rice Memorial Center Nov. 15. Clubs shared food, organized activities and participated in a passport program where students could collect a stamp from each organization in exchange for a prize in the Grand Hall. Participating groups included the Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice, the Vietnamese Student Organization and the Black Student Association, among others.

NEWS 11/7/23 10:39pm

Mark Ditman awarded inaugural Y. Ping Sun Award

By Prasi Desai

Mark Ditman was the first recipient of the Y. Ping Sun Award for Outstanding Community Engagement after almost 29 years of employment with Rice as the former associate vice president for Housing and Dining. During Ditman’s tenure, he secured a $100,000 grant for mass timber projects at Rice, including the construction of the New Hanszen College Wing, the first mass timber residential building in Texas. Ditman, who retired June 30, was also instrumental in promoting solar energy on campus and developing the college serveries.

NEWS 11/1/23 1:20am

Campus Sustainability Day educates students on sustainable habits

By Prasi Desai

The Office of Sustainability worked with student clubs and community members to host Campus Sustainability Day Oct. 24. The event occurred during Campus Sustainability Month designated by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, of which Rice is a member.

NEWS 10/17/23 11:27pm

Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice releases final report

By Prasi Desai

The Rice Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice released its final report and recommendations for the university after four years. Originally commissioned in 2019 by then-President David Leebron, the task force has conducted historical research, hosted webinars and updated the Rice community on its endeavors.

NEWS 10/3/23 11:48pm

EcoReps’ clothing SWAP promotes on-campus sustainability

By Prasi Desai

Rice EcoReps hosted a two-day clothing exchange Sept. 27-28 prior to the Sid ’80s public. Students were able to donate unwanted clothes and receive clothes free of charge.

NEWS 9/19/23 10:54pm

Rice pulls the brakes on micro-transportation devices

By Prasi Desai

A sign in the Rice Memorial Center reiterates Rice Policy 854. The university placed additional restrictions on micro-mobility devices Sept. 6.