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Talha Arif

NEWS 10/13/20 11:00pm

“Down With Willy” sit-ins expand to broader movement with Lovett Hall and residential college projections

By Talha Arif

The sit-ins to remove William Marsh Rice’s statue from the Founder’s Memorial expanded to include projections of messages onto Lovett Hall on Oct. 5, which prompted Rice University Police Department to respond and shut down the display. The sit-ins have continued for over 40 days, with 14 people attending Monday’s sit-in and two additional students on Zoom. 

NEWS 9/26/20 6:32pm

Admin discusses plans to cancel spring break, extend winter break, other spring semester logistics

By Talha Arif

The 2021 spring semester will potentially start one to two weeks late due to an extended winter break, according to Speaker of the Faculty Senate Christopher Johns-Krull. Johns-Krull said at the Student Association Senate meeting on Sep. 21 that there will also likely not be a weeklong spring break during the semester, but a potential for intermittent holidays spread out either during the weekdays or through three-day weekends.

NEWS 9/22/20 10:22pm

New Sid Rich on track to finish by Jan. 2021

By Talha Arif

Construction of the new Sid Richardson College building is on schedule to be completed by the start of the spring semester and will be ready for occupancy when students return in the spring, according to Anzilla Gilmore, senior project manager for new Sid.

NEWS 9/15/20 10:20pm

Ronald Stebbings, professor emeritus and former dean, passes

By Talha Arif

Ronald Stebbings, professor emeritus of space physics and astronomy and former dean of undergraduates, passed away on Aug. 27 at age 91. Stebbings is survived by his two sons, Vernon Stebbings (Will Rice College ‘78) and Martin Stebbings (Sid Richardson College ‘83).  

NEWS 9/8/20 10:27pm

CARES Act Phase 2 payments yet to be completed

By Talha Arif

Rice received $3.4 million in funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act this past summer and completed the first phase of payments in June, while the second phase of payments has not occurred yet. 

NEWS 9/3/20 1:43am

Administration shares logistics on plans for remainder of fall semester

By Talha Arif

The Faculty Senate met yesterday to discuss Rice University’s plans for the remainder of the fall semester and potential responses to COVID-19 case increases. The meeting follows the passing of a recent resolution expressing faculty disappointment with the Rice administration, due to implicit pressure on faculty to return in-person to campus.

NEWS 4/21/20 6:44pm

Multicultural Center to relocate to H&D building

By Talha Arif

The Rice Multicultural Center is temporarily relocating from the Rice Memorial Center basement to the former Housing and Dining office. The move is scheduled to occur at the beginning of the fall semester, according to Kevin Kirby, vice president for administration. 

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