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53 54 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 with over them and ameal tap into wisdom! their hang out at college the at lunch or during Associates Night. Feel to free chat Plus, advisors these are associates at Jones, means which often they come your divisional advisor after O-Week evenand after decideyou on a major. a resource only during O-Week, though. You can continue to meet with andRice non-Rice opportunities. Your divisional advisor doesn’t as serve students, course planning, major considerations, study abroad, and other requirements, campus resources, current educational opportunities for questions regulations on rules, academic and general policies, graduation in your division of study. advisors faculty These aregreat a resource for questionnaire summer. this He or give she you will general guidance with - within your school of interest, which you designated on your academic O-Week,During you have will a chance to meet with advisora faculty Divisional Advisors They aregreat a resource andcan helpreally you in yoursucceed firstyearbeyond. and to register for classes during orientation week. There is alist peoplethatof are available for your entirecareer Rice.at questions answered be will during O-Week, through presentations and planning academic sessions, for intime you a number of well-trained faculty, staff and students to help youwith yourtransition. academic Alot of your initial Switching transition, from school to kind canof a high a collegebe a scary but curriculum have no fear! has Rice Your next four years an at be incredible will Rice but experience, you have to get an education at some point, right? Academic Advising Feel to free contact at them any with time any questions you may have. PAAs. Here is a list of contact information for of all Jones the O-Week PAAs for year. 2013-2014academic the any questions academic you have regarding registration and your first year Rice,at but these aren’t the only O-Week,During four be there O-Week will PAAs to facilitate O-Week all events academic and help you with ongoing dynamic conversations that involve multiple and perspectives not just aprescription for registrations. demics here at Rice, we hope you to understand begin that learning,advising and academics, especially are all resource to point you right inthe direction of someone that else can. As you become more familiar with- aca PAAparticular cannot answer one eachandof your every questions, detailed as can ahelpful at they least serve studying abroad, professional schoolrequirements, or any topic as it relates to Remember, academics. evenifa advice the ofseeking aPAA about general graduation requirements, classes, specific research opportunities, activities thatual attempt to strengthen vitality academic the of your residential college. You may find yourself yourwith advising. academic speaking, college Generally PAA team coordinates numerous group and individ- have broadly been trained innumerous areas of here academics at Rice. They are likelybe yourto first contact advisorsacademic (“PAAs”). as liaisons for Serving Office the ofAcademic Advising, PAAs are students that O-WeekDuring and rest the of your career at Rice, you have will numerous interactions with one or more peer Ambi Bobmanuel- [email protected] Raven- [email protected] Francie [email protected] Pooja [email protected] Reddy- Questions? Contact your O-Week PAAs: Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs) O-Week Advisors
Your advisors, those really cool people who show you the ropes during O-Week, have been specially O-Week trained about many of the basic academic requirements at Rice. The advisors come from many differ- ent educational backgrounds, and all are very willing to help you and answer your questions. They are especially a great resource for questions about the big intro classes, distribution courses, and lifetime physical activity program classes (better known as LPAPs), since many of them have taken the courses themselves. Jones College Major Advisors You don’t have to declare your major until the spring semester of your sophomore year, but it’s always
a good idea to meet with these advisors if you are thinking about a particular major. They know about The Rice Experience all of the specific major requirements, as well as special opportunities and events held within your area of interest. They have the most current knowledge about discipline-specific course offerings, curricular sequence, independent study projects, research and internships, professional organizations, and grad schools/careers related to the specific field. You can log onto rice.edu/advising to find a major advisor in your department of interest. During O-Week, you will also attend an Academic Fair, where major advisors and representatives from all academic departments will be present to talk to you about the ins and outs of a specific major and answer any questions you might have. Academics For more on academic advising, a list of major advisors, and a helpful FAQ section, visit: University Resources http://www.rice.edu/advising
Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs) The Office of Academic Advising The OAA helps students find opportunities based on their interests and goals. Not only can
they assist you with your course schedule, but they can lead you to other resources available Wellness & Diversity outside of the classroom. The OAA works closely with a variety of programs on campus, including the Study Abroad Office, the Center for Career Development, the Center for Civic Leadership, and the Office of Fellowships and Research. The OAA can also direct you in the way of more specialized advising, including transfer student advising, health professions
advising, pre-law advising, and academic advising for athletes. Prior to and during Oweek, Life Student PAAs and Divisional Advisors can help you with most specialized advising questions, as they have been extensively trained. To make appointments with an advisor in the OAA, con- tact the office by phone (713.348.4060), by email ([email protected]), or just drop by the office, which is located on the first floor of the RMC in the hallway to the left of the info desk.
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First Year Mentors (FYMS) First Year Mentors are members of the Rice faculty and associates at Jones who provide students with guidance on issues related to both academic and personal development when needed. Each O-Week group is assigned a First Year Mentor, who will participate in some events during and af- ter O-Week, such as O-Week lunches. Mentors have the opportunity to assist new students with their transition to Rice, provide a trusted source of guidance and informed support, share specific 55 knowledge and insights about their own areas of expertise, engage in a residential college commu- nity, and significantly impact the lives of undergraduates. 56 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 lows plan also lectures and other events to integrate within residential academics the college life. individual tutoring sessions is one responsibilities of primary the of Fellows/Mentors the Society. Fel- sessionsreview for courses like Microeconomics, or General Organic Chemistry, and Physics, or as college and to awillingness help fellow students. Providing assistance, academic through whether have proven achievement, academic college citizenship, an interest life inacademic of Jones College dedicated to life academic college. inthe Jones Fellows/Mentors College are juniors and seniors who residentialEach college has an fellows academic or mentors society, organization an honorary service Jones AcademicFellows *denotes fellows head Stephanie Tzouanas Cameron Smith* Rohan Shah Lillian Steven Seidel* Writing Rich [email protected] Pooja Emily Pettigrew Reddy Navin Tim Pathak Missy Lucas Moon Alaina Megan Kirchgessner Laszewski Ruija Jiang HendersonChris Jessica Ruby Heimann Luis Fernandez Gee English, Elzia Vaughan Andrews Chinese Broussard Name [email protected] Subject 2013-14 Jones Academic Fellows Area Email Physics MECH 211 [email protected] Sociology Bioengineering LING 200 [email protected] CHEM 211/212 [email protected] Writing [email protected] Research, Bioengineering Engineering Chemical CHEM 121/122,Psychology MATH 211/212 MATH 101/102,CAAM PSYC 101 Economics, STAT 310 Computer Science CHEM 121/122 Bioengineering, MATLAB [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Placement Tests O-Week
Don’t freak out--the placement tests at Rice are really not as big of a deal as you think they are. Placement tests are offered in English and foreign languages.
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Writing Requirements
Hopefully you’ve taken the writing exam before coming to Rice. This The Rice Experience test is required for all new students regardless of any AP, IB, or trans- fer credit you may have. (Just when you thought you were done with schoolwork... Sorry!) The results will determine whether or not you need to take the FWIS 100 course, Fundamentals of Academic Writing and Composition.
Separate from the result of the Composition Exam, all new students are required to take a First-year Writing Intensive Seminar (FWIS) Academics at some point during their first year at Rice (though transfers may be able to substitute previous credit for this class). The seminars are of-
fered by many different departments, so you can choose to take one in your major or one in a University Resources completely different major to get distribution credit! You’ll find out more about these courses during O-Week!
Language Exams Wellness & Diversity If you are interested in taking a foreign language class, Rice also allows you to take a placement exam in the corresponding language (if you’d like to be placed out of the introductory class). You can take the placement exam online.The results will indicate your proficiency level in your language of interest and place you in the class level accordingly. You can move to a higher level if you feel strongly about
it by talking to a professor. Life Student
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The next round of language placement tests will be held on campus 8/19 – 9/6. For more information, visit: http://csllab.rice.edu/students/language-placement-test 57 58 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 the opportunitythe to aclass take that catches your eyeand appeals to that other sideof your brain. and classes. science Your time at is Rice a chance to explore of you so aspects academia, all should advantagetake of A bit of advice: diversify. ifyou’re Especially Big the Three, taking be sure not to load up yourschedule with only math overall campus. Since classes are these by taken many so people from many so majors, they’re agreat also way to students meet from advantage of great teaching assistants and long professor office hours. There’s always someone willing around to help! introductory math,year: physics, and chemistry. While some intro classes are large by standards, Rice sure be to take you’re of thinking an being Engineer but don’t have APor IBcredit, you probably will “Big the take Three”freshman love formulaic the progressionScience of then scientific the and/or a method, Engineering major maybe for you. If ifyouSo at marvel innate the beauty of mathematics, enjoy pushing your problem-solving abilities to limit, the or in, they’re to free have lives. active social or writing computer programs. Engineering majors at works hard, Rice very but once problems their are sets turned grouped as “Engineers”) can found sometimes be spending hours upon hours ina windowless lab, mixing chemicals class. When not working in study groups or going to session, a review Major a Science/Engineering (colloquially week: problem that work sets they on night all and finish while gettingat 8:58a.m. coffee the on way their 9a.m. to These students account for about undergraduateshalf all of Rice.at They’re halfthe that Rice of has work due every Choosing aMajor ule that interestsule truly you. is unique and Everybody should pick aschedule that fits his or her personality. own one involved inO-Week is here to help you. Feel to free ask anything, and make sure you come up with- a sched is at Rice. There are many optionsfrom which to choose, thereand is no single way to plan yourschedule. - Every from your division, and Peer the Academic Advisors know who ins the and outs major of every requirement there O-Week, intensive be there will advising academic sessions with your student O-Week advisors, advisors faculty When you arrive at for Rice O-Week, youfrom benefit will many different typesacademic of advising. During one is who going decision makingfinal the to be whaton you want withto do your life. your personality. Yes, mom and may dad want you to become adoctor, but it when comes down to it, you are the lege career.that is truth The the makingdecisionmost this aspect of difficult is finding a majorreally that fits with From afar, choosing a major may like one seem of mostthe decisions difficult will you havemake to in your col- good chancegood he’ll change his mind and join you on dark the sidesoon! class.paper Anddue don’t in every forget—everytime someone you calls a “slackadem,” there’s a may want to get on start two ahead weeks those asemester you inwhich to have seem aten page more totime enjoy events outside of Club Fondren. Don’t letthat time fool free you, though; you major as an Engineer, and without weekly the problem that sets Engineers have, you’ll have much ning your class schedule and schedule. your You social won’t have as many classes required for your hundreds of pages of English reading. As an you academ, have will much more freedom inplan- firstthing about integration,that Engineer cringes thoughtthe at of your 15-pagepapers term and or of Sciences School the Humanities.joring of School in the Social While you may not know the Engineersto for those one second—an is academ NOT a“slack-adem.” Anis academ someone ma- You may despise problem and sets, you may get alittle queasy at thought the of lab, but don’t listen Academic Majors Science/Engineering MajorsScience/Engineering Music Majors O-Week Welcome to where some of the most musically talented students in the world come to study. Take a brisk 12-and-a-half minute walk from Jones toward the stadium, and you will encounter the Shepherd School of Music. Here you can see everything from choral works to organ recitals, chamber
music to piano quartets, and opera to symphonies. All said, there are over Jones College 350 music performances a year! The privilege of wearing the black tux or dress of a Musi (Music major) is a hard-earned honor.
In addition to the 17-20 credit hours per semester needed to graduate, many hours of practicing (along with rehearsals and performances) make up the typical musi’s lifestyle at Rice. This is definitely no walk in the park, but you’ll quickly learn how to manage a The Rice Experience steady routine around the go-out-and-have-a-good-time college life. If you are a non-musi but just itching to learn your Mozart piano concertos and Beethoven symphonies, have no fear; Shepherd offers several non-musi courses, including the Rice Chorale, the Campanile Orchestra, private lessons, musicology courses and many others. Truly, this is one building that everyone on campus should grow accustomed to visiting. See you on stage!
Architecture Majors Academics
“Archis” (Ahr-KEYS) are the architecture majors here at Rice. There are usually between two and four archis per University Resources college and about 24 total in the freshman class. As an archi, you will have studio class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Your studio is in Anderson Hall, and you’ll have your own desk and supplies to keep there. People at your college will probably know you as an archi, and people might ask you to draw things for them or make other creative contributions, as archis have a reputation for being some of the most creative people at Rice.
Here are two things that can be helpful to know going into the beginning of your first year: Wellness & 1. Get to know the people in studio well; you will be spending a lot of time with them. These other archis will Diversity become some of your best friends at Rice, and since you really do spend a lot of time with them, try not to get off to a bad start.
2. Have friends outside of studio as well. Contrary to popular belief, you do not live in studio, so don’t try to.
It’s important to have good friends who are not archis so that you can easily take breaks from studio. Life Student
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59 Diagrams are an important part of an architects repetoire. 60 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Minors: Minors: Majors: Sciences Wiess of School Natural Majors: Sciences ofSchool Social Majors: ofSchool Humanities Majors: ofSchool Architecture List ofSchoolsandDepartments • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mathematics and EvolutionaryEcology Biology Biology and Cell Biochemistry Sociology Business Anthropology Physics Mathematics and EvolutionaryEcology Biology or Geophysics) (Geology Science Earth Chemistry PhysicsChemical Biology and Cell Biochemistry Biological Sciences Astrophysics Astronomy Sociology Psychology Political Science Mathematical Economic Analysis Economics Anthropology Arts) sual Visual and Dramatic Theater, (Film, Arts or Vi- Sports Management Religious Studies Philosophy Linguistics (SportsKinesiology Medicine or Health Sciences) History Hispanic Studies andGerman Slavic Studies French Studies English StudiesClassical History Art Urban Design Architecture Studies Architecture Minors: Minors: Majors: Shepherd of School Music Majors: Engineering George Brown R. of School Majors: Interdisciplinary Programs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Statistics Computational and Applied Mathematics Poverty Justice and Human Capabilities Jewish Studies HealthGlobal Technologies Financial Computation and Modeling andEnergy Water Sustainability StudiesAfrican Music Theory Music History Composition Performance Statistics Mechanical Engineering Materials Science and ComputerElectrical Engineering Computer Science Computational and Applied Mathematics andCivil Environmental Engineering andChemical Biomolecular Engineering Bioengineering Study of Women and Gender EducationSecondary Certification Policy Studies Neurosciences Naval Science Science Military Medieval Studies Managerial Studies Environmental Studies Cognitive Sciences Asian Studies Applied Physics Program Air Force Science Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations Choosing Classes O-Week
When choosing classes at Rice, there are many factors to take into account. First of all, if you are pre-med, pre-law, or if your major is decided, there are many required courses that you will need to spread out over your semesters here. Make sure that you are taking enough of your required classes early on so that you can complete your requirements before graduating. In order to graduate, there are also many requirements that apply to all students regardless of Jones College major, such as taking an LPAP (kind of like a P.E. class, but more specialized), having enough upper-level hours, and fulfilling your distribution requirements (taking enough hours from each academic division). During O-Week, you will have your advisors, coordinators, and your Peer Academic Advisors to help you think about these requirements and how they fit into your first semester courseload.
Aside from requirements, there are some tips to creating a manageable courseload. First of all, make sure that you The Rice Experience diversify. It is important to try a lot of different types of classes whether or not you think you know which major you want to have. Many people discover that they are really passionate about something that they had never realized before taking certain college classes. In addition to diversifying class content, you should also make sure you have a good mix of class difficulty. You don’t want to over-burden yourself by taking all of your hard courses in one semes- ter—especially not your first year when you will want to spend free time meeting new people and trying new clubs. Just make sure that you are comfortable with the classes that you choose for yourself. Only you know what will truly work best for you, so use your best judgement and take course and professor criticism that you may hear from other students with a grain of salt. Not everyone likes the same class style, professor, or course material. Academics
A list of classes offered next semester can be University Resources found here: http://courses.rice.edu Wellness & Buying Books Diversity Once you’ve put together your schedule and registered for all of your classes, you will want to purchase the books that you will need for the semester. Generally, you will get a syllabus on the first day of classes that will list the books you need for each class. Once you know which books you need, go ahead and get them ordered because class work starts almost immediately, and “my books haven’t shipped yet” doesn’t really fly after the first week or
so of classes. Life Student
There are three main options for purchasing your books:
1. The Campus Bookstore, located in the student center. While probably the most expensive option, this does guarantee that you walk out with your books the day you buy them, and you do not have to pay for or wait for their delivery. The bookstore does offer some used textbooks at a reduced price, but you should go Houston and Beyond as early as possible because they go quickly. 2. Amazon.com (or any other textbook website). This is a cheaper alternative, but you do have to rely on shipping. Also, watch out for scammers who take your money and do not send your book (check ratings). Although you can usually get a refund, you can also get behind on classwork if you are waiting around for a book that will never come. You can also sell your old books to Amazon through their Buy-Back program, so make sure to keep your books in good shape! 3. Other Rice students. Many students get used textbooks from upperclassmen, who, with their own recent memories of frantic scrambling for books, are more willing to sell or rent them for prices that college stu- dents can afford. The Jones Academic Fellows also host a book sale for Jones students during the first week of classes. 61 62 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 hope to see youhope to see around education the department soon. email us atcurriculum, [email protected] at any time. Welcome We to Owls! Rice, new any questions about teaching or program the at or Rice just want to chat and kids Future Teachers for is society undergraduate the education students –ifyou have have Still questions? Well, your fellow education students are here to help! Rice subject areas). Issuesporary inEducation” or “Methods of Teaching” (offered for any the of four core ground information for your TFA app, you sure should be to still check out “Contem- ifyou’reSo not sure ifyou want ateacher to be or ifyou just want to get some back- cation, never fear! education Almost all classes are open to anyone is who interested. For of those you don’t who have of for load - classes needed to time full the take certifi economics, chemistry, classics and more! teacherthe program ed come from majors all and fields of interests, including English, student time ence –full teaching for spring the semester of our senior year. Students in and “Digital and Learning Technology,” to prepare for our capstone- learning experi ally, we complete of education aseries classes, including “Educational Psychology” majorall and graduation requirements inwhatever field of study we chose. Addition- rice.edu for more information)! As students teacher inthe program, ed we complete to get an MAT (Masters of inTeaching) Arts injust five years (check out education. Education Secondary within 7-12) in us (grades to getour certified four years here or At Rice, we are lucky enough to have agreat Teacher Education program allows which throughoutinquiry careers. their generation of movers and shakers and commit themselves to continued growth and ing! Teachers are important members of any community help who build next the thoughts and helping others build own? their Then you mightbe interested in teach- youDo love working with people? Are you passionate about sharing your and ideas Note to Transfer Students O-Week
Hello and welcome to Rice!
Let me start off by saying that orientation at Rice is not like orientation at most schools. Ours involves late night trips to Taco Cabana, cross-town scavenger hunts, and pulling jacks on other colleges. The people you meet Jones College during O-Week can easily become your friends at Rice until you graduate. It’s all about bonding and getting to know Jones and the university, not necessarily about learning how the system works. It is true that in the process you will probably learn how the system works, which is helpful during the coming semester. What I’m trying to say is that even though you already know how to register for classes, deal with homesickness, and avoid 8 a.m. classes, it’s worth going to events during O-Week because it’s the one thing that links all Rice students together, and you’ll be trading
stories about it for the remainder of your time here. The Rice Experience
O-Week aside, there are a few transfer-specific issues that are important to address. When I transferred to Rice two years ago, what bugged me most when I received this booklet (in August) was that I still hadn’t been given on-campus housing. Because Rice doesn’t guarantee housing to transfer students, they fill all places not taken by re- turning undergraduates with incoming freshmen. It will be a good idea to start looking for off-campus housing while waiting for the on-campus housing result.
In terms of registration, your O-Week will include a special session for transfer students, explaining how the transfer credit system works. Essentially, when you transfer to Rice, the Registrar’s office will match the classes you’ve taken at your old school to classes available at Rice, and give you degree-applicable credit for the ones that fit. The Academics ones that don’t match will be included on your transcript as “unspecified transfer credit”—essentially, hours that can be applied to your major but will not fulfill specific degree requirements. You can change these unspecified transfer credits to degree-applicable credits by talking to your academic advisor, whom you will meet during O-Week, or University Resources by talking to a departmental advisor. Though I don’t advise waiting that long, you have until graduation to fix your credits, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to talk to former transfer students or the TSA (Transfer Student As- sociation) once you arrive. Moreover, as a transfer student you’ll have upperclassman status during class registration, which means that, more likely than not, you’ll be able to register for all the classes needed for your major. This will all be re-explained to you during the session. (You can also visit http://registrar.rice.edu/students/transfer_students for answers to more specific credit-related questions.) Wellness & Diversity Specifically, Rice kids are different. Rice students are curious about other people overall and love to meet new people, especially ones who have gone to another college besides Rice. Everyone knows how different Rice is from other universities, which makes most Rice students intensely interested in your experience at a different school. That ice breaker will be exploited time and time again, but it is an awesome one. So, take advantage of it!
Also, in contrast to many other schools, Life Student IM sports are not serious: you do not have to have EVER played the sport to play on your college IM team. I think all transfers should try at least one IM; it’s a great way to bond and make friends.
Houston and Beyond Overall, I really hope you enjoy O-Week. As a transfer you get to skip all the 1st year anxiet- ies and go directly to enjoying your time at Rice. The university, and Jones in particular, really is like a family, and you’ll get comfortable here in no time. – An “old” transfer student 63 64 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 – Henry Zhang,– Henry Jones ‘11 luck and have fun! 3. 2. 1. Some tips to keep inmind: 3. 2. 1. a couple things you can doduring time: this Program), prepares which international students for life at and Rice as college students United inthe States. There are You get here will before O-Week for starts actually I-PREP the (International –Preparation and Education Regulatory 3. 2. 1. First of get all, to know your resources: American college life. ence that might help you your ease transition to let me justSo share some of my- experi personal eventually make it and enjoy your life here at Rice. completely different country, but I’m sure youwill dating for to awholelife everyone start new ina and challenging years of your life. It is intimi- Welcome to and Rice 2012Orientation Week! Note toInternationalStudents here. People you respect will as long as you are your nice, confident, self.and cool mostthe disgusting thing in world—youthe don’t have to change any of things to those fitwiththe in Americans yourself.Be Maybe you have an accent, maybeyou don’t like American football, or maybeyou is cheese think with However, them. up ifyou speak feel offended;being diverse doesn’t mean acceptingeverything. and opinions. Therefore, come herewith to an change mind open andtry never people’s other minds by arguing Keep an diverse, open mind. is and America very campus. is Rice the so It normal to have is very differentbeliefs dents. Most people here are nice, and there very are no stupid questions. Ask questions. If you don’t understand something, always ask, common evenit may very to seem American stu- simple request. You have also will an opportunity to go shopping at iPREP! shopping.Grocery Your O-Week advisors are people best to the help youcan’t withThey this. say no this to zon and Sprint from. to choose Search online them and go to closest the store. either purchase pre-paid cards or get aplan. Alot of people inTexas T-mobile, use but there AT&T, is also Veri- phone acell Get plan. O-Week without phone acell anightmare be will to you both and your advisors. You can with and this, you reference can also “bankinginHouston” the section for of book this banking information. There are manybanks campusto close andwithin distance. walking Ask your O-Week advisors to help you out international credit card, Istrongly recommend you have your own account here. It is really not much work. up yourSet account. bank Having account aUSbank to your is crucial life here. Even though you can an use Make sure you get to know them! from your fellow students. From my love own they experience, students the and really treat us like family. their like older siblings. They arethe elders in your residential colleges, can they and provide adifferent perspective MastersCollege and RAs are like your family here Masters inAmerica—the are parents, the and RAs the are more be more general.will than They happy to help you out. year.the They areto selected help you,so don’t be shy or afraid to themask for help or just ask any questions in Your O-Week advisors are probably people best you the can turn to for help during O-Week and throughout OISS card, to get security your driver’s social license, don’t etc, so forget to keep intouch with them! you have already contacted orthem heard from tothem get your I-20 and Later visa. on, you to need go to will resource for international students. I’m sure Scholars (OISS) is definitelythe most helpful The Office of International Students and I hope above the tips are helpful, but eventually you have to rely on yourself to make transition. this good So You are about to most the start amazing The Honor Code O-Week
“I have neither given nor received any
Jones College unauthorized aid on this examination.”
The Rice Experience This statement is the cornerstone of the Rice Honor Code and the most recognizable manifesta- tion of it in your daily Rice academic life. Written and signed at the top of each pledged assignment, paper, and exam, the Honor Pledge is a constant reminder of both the freedom and responsibility that the Honor Code provides. At Rice, you will find that students obey the Honor Code not because their peers are watching, but because they want to uphold the academic integrity of their fellow students, their professors, the institution, and a Rice University degree.
As a Rice student, you will have the responsibility of reporting any suspected violations of the Academics Honor Code (including exceeding a time limit on a take-home exam, plagiarism, etc.), even if this involves turning in yourself to the student-run, student-elected Rice Honor Council. Professors and Teaching Assistants also report suspected violations of the Honor Code. The Council decides if a viola- University Resources tion has occurred and what, if any, punishment should be dispensed.
During O-Week, the Honor Council will explain more details of the Code, including how to avoid violating it and what to do if you suspect a violation. Before registering for classes at the end of the week, you’ll have to pass the Honor Code exam. Don’t freak out, though. For the most part, the Honor Code is common sense: don’t use your notes when you’re not supposed to, don’t copy off the Wellness & internet or anyone else, don’t take more time than is allowed, and don’t do anything else you wouldn’t Diversity do if the professor were in the room.
It may seem like a lot of rules, but with them, the Honor Code carries some unique benefits. Because of it, you may never have another proctored exam (talk about less stress!), you can prob- Life Student ably re-arrange your finals so that you can leave early for winter break, you can write papers from home and e-mail them to your professors, and you can even take a take-home test at 3 a.m. or under a tree in Houston and Beyond the quad. After being here a while, not only will you realize how seriously the Honor Code is taken, but you’ll appreciate all its perks. 65 66 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Codron, Megan Kirchgessner, and Weeks! Ellie O-Week advisors just returning will be from spring semesters abroad: Lucy to more obscure trips like yak-herding inMongolia. In three of fact, your programs, from traditional language trips in countries like Spain or France students study will abroad! The study abroad office offers awide range of popular, and it is atrend that has no end insight. Almost athird of Rice Study Abroad at Rice wonderful, but are they no substitute for first hand experience. comparison to looking at Parthenon the and pictures inperson. Books are knowledge by looking at slides of Greekin pale that ruins, will experience of is which gift the language.of While you maybe able to gain alot of gained throughbe immersing yourself inadifferentculture, notthe least of education that you can’t get at Rice. There are manythingsthat can An Immersion Experience Studying Abroad Studying abroad is awonderful opportunity that provides atype Recently, studying abroad has become increasingly for a summer, semester or ayear areality. mation and make dreams their of living inanother country It is students’ the responsibility, though, to gather infor the want to study abroad, as well as people can who help them. at Rice. There are many resources available to studentswho Making It Happen for school. eachacademic mitted on and time accurately. Thereseparate is a advisor that proper the all forms and applications are sub being - and assignsdoor policy advisor apersonal to you to ensure other organizations. The study abroad office has an open connections withrange awide of programs that are by run study abroad needs. brochures, applications, and people to help you with your Memorial Rice in the Center. There youcan find many advantagetake of it. The study abroad located office is gram, and many students of different interests academic manyLike other universities, has Rice astudy abroad pro- Rice does not does Rice have any of its own programs, but it has Studying abroad is much like other opportunities here - Academic Calendar: Fall 2013 O-Week
August Fri, 1 6 Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve “Other” (OT) grades for courses taken in Summer 2013
Sun - Fri, Orientation week for new students 1 8 - 23
Mon, 2 6 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – START OF THE FALL SEMESTER Jones College Mon - Fri, Fall Registration Continues: Registration continues for undergraduate, graduate, 2 6 - 30 and visiting students Fri, 30 Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve “Incomplete” (INC) grades for courses taken in Spring and Summer 2013
September Mon, 3 LABOR DAY (HOLIDAY – NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) Fri, 6 Deadline: Last day to complete late registration
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Office of the Registrar (Undergraduate students only) Wellness & Diversity Deadline: Last day to file the following in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for December 2013 degree conferral: Thesis master’s candidacy petitions Certification of non-thesis master’s Form for candidacy master’s Ph.D. candidacy petitions Thurs, 14 Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit Spring classroom and lab software requests to [email protected] Life Student Sun, 17 Spring Registration Begins: Spring 2014 registration begins for currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and fifth-year students Fri, 22 Deadlin e: Last day to register for Spring 2014 by 5:00 PM without a Late Registration Fee Sat, 23 Late Registration Begins: Continuing students that have not registered for any classes are charged a Late Registration Fee to add classes
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69 70 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 a very rewardinga very experience. plenty of jobson campus for students on regular payrolls. Regardless of of type funding, the work on campus can be Federal Work Study jobsavailable on campus. Don’t fear ifyou have not awarded been work study, as there are still money that you can under earn agovernment subsidized work program. of subsidies, the Because there are many Work/FederalRice Work Some of Study: you have will awarded been Federal Work Study, is which an amount of that so you period cangrace find employmentbeforeschool grad or beginning repayment. borrow additional funds from private sources, depending on your situation. Federal Student loans often comewith a caps amount the of loans you receive will of as apart package, your but need-based you or your parents may to need Borrowing but evil, money get Loans: job a loanthe done is will a necessary until pay money to any agencies toscholarships find for you! isgoal make to Theirprimary money, sothatkeep inmind. work study, it to so idea search is a good FastWeb to forlook or even Google potential awards. Whatever you do, don’t departments may issue awards small during later years. Outside scholarships go towards will reducing your loans or by are Rice somewhat rare; only a few freshmenreceive will a scholarship with firsttheir award letter, but individual Scholarships: statethe of Texas (ifyou residency requirements). certain meet back. Studentsthem at can Rice receive grants from through funded Rice endowments, government, federal the and Grants: if circumstances inyour household change. may Rice provide you with one or more of types financial of several aid: rice.edu aid by you deadline, the should have your award letter by now. If you have yet to receive it, contact office the atfina@ rising tuition prices are making that statement Long less ago, true). If wasfree! actually Rice you applied for financial it orBelieve not, Financial Aid at is Rice quite Compared good. to similar institutions, we are quite abargain (although onLocated first Center the floorAllen the of across Sewall Hall from Services The Financial Fax (713)348-5921 Phone: (713)348-4999 Hours: M-F, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. http://registrar.rice.edu you’ll end up waiting inline forever. painful, make sure you get there early if it’s deadline final the for anything, otherwise Ms. Darlene Judd. Although you find soon anything will before 10 o’clock absolutely claring your major, adding apass/fail, and getting your thesis approved. Orjust to visit registering for classes,registration (the Esther system), holds, academic transcripts, de- Registrar. the Ah, where This is you go if you have any problems or questions about onLocated first Center the floorAllen the of across Sewall Hall from TheRegistrar’s Office The AllenCenter (713) 348-4958 To put it simply, grants are awesome. Unlike slightly counterpart, their evil loan, the you donot have to pay . You can apply for financial aid anytime,so if you have not applied,theretime to is still reconsider, especially Questions aboutfinancial aid?ContactStudentFinancialServices Merit-based scholarships awarded can be by or Rice an outside agency. Merit-based awards given Hours: M-F,Hours: 8a.m.-5p.m. [email protected] you get a job. Thankfully,Rice . The Rice Memorial Center (RMC) O-Week Located across from the Bio Labs, about eight minutes’ walk from Jones
The RMC serves as Rice’s student center and may be your new
home away from home. You will be frequenting this place for Jones College a lot of club activities, meetings, pub, or just a general change of pace. The RMC provides you with a slight variety in food selection that keeps you sane throughout the year, and it also houses other things such as Coffeehouse,Willy’s Pub, the Campus Store (RechargeU), and various cultural and extra-
curricular offices. It’s also just a great place to study, so be sure The Rice Experience to familiarize yourself with it. Coffeehouse Located on the first floor of the RMC
Coffeehouse is for those of you who are protesting what Starbucks em- Academics bodies (those against “the man”) or for those who just want a quick caf- feine fix. It’s a student-run business open til one where you can use your Tetra points as well. Come by, grab a drink, and don’t forget to tip the staff (they take both cash and Tetra points). At any given time you will probably run into somebody you know in the process, and if not, the staff is always willing to talk if they’re not busy. So if you need a break or are planning on pulling an all-nighter at Club Fondren, stop by the Coffeehouse first. Now serving fair trade coffee! University Resources http://coffeehouse.rice.edu Wellness & Community Involvement Center Diversity Located in the Center for Civic Leadership on the second floor of RMC
The Community Involvement Center is the office for coordinating community service programming for Rice faculty, staff, and students. Interested in helping out with Habitat Humanity, tutoring under-privileged
children, or organizing a food drive or other new project? Then, stop by the CIC. The Community Involve- Life Student ment Center also plans cool events such as Outreach Day (which every new student should definitely take part in), the Good Works Volunteer and Career Fair, Alternative Spring Break trips and the C.O.O.L. Ideal- ist National Conference. CIC coordinates groups for many other volunteer opportunities throughout the year, so check out the above website for more options.
Houston and Beyond http://cic.rice.edu Disability Support Services Located in room 122 of the RMC to the right of Coffeehouse
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Office at Rice University provides and facilitates support services and accommodations for all individuals with disabilities -- students, faculty, staff and visitors. Rice strives to make programs and facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities - from providing adaptive equipment and sign language interpreters to note takers and accessible housing. 71 http://dss.rice.edu 72 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Office ofAcademic Advising tion, see the Academics the tion, of see book. this section provides helpful tips that make accomplishing will your life-long more goal attainable. For more informa- required, that so you can get into that law school, school, business medical school, or graduate school, and it never change Academicwill will). us, they Advising (trust helps make sure that you complete everything jor—even ifyou happen to have your life planned out ‘til you’re fifty and thatare determined plans those As smart as you are, you don’t necessarily know littlethe all things that you to need accomplish your ma- onLocated first the floor the of RMC you go could off also campus the to theKinkos FedEx in Village. your Coordinator’s College office, theand University Copy Center. If youneedmake to a ton of copies, Pretty self-explanatory. Copies made canat be various places around campus including library, the onLocated first the floor the of RMC nextthe to Information Desk [email protected] Phone: (713)348-5124 http://www.rice.edu/oma your at arrival Jones. There is alistthe studentall of organizations accessiblethrough theRice pageweb for beforeyou view to groups out anumber carry month of various every such activities as Diwali Night, Night, Soul and Posada. variety of student organizations to designed promote multicultural awareness and support. These student is a place of incredible diversity of personalities and cultures for you and to experience explore. has Rice a you are of part an incoming class with some of same the questions and fears. You can relax.school This people like us to hang out with, or ifwe could with make accepting friends and loving people. Once again, At of school, beginning the most high of us worried to some degree ifwe would fitthere in,if be would Cloisters inthe Located by RMC the Multicultural Affairs Office Willy’s Pub without it. it. without kindof Pub place. is an basically Whatever21), so all-purpose you it use for, wouldn’t Rice same the be place: you can get tasty noms, pizza and other Thenfood. starting afterthose(to 5 over served beer is p.m., over enjoying while adrink or darts card games or whatnot. day the During pub the is apopular meeting Home pub.Ah, away from home for a lot of students, Rice pub place to is a good go to with your chill friends basement inthe Located of RMC the http://pride.blogs.rice.edu on LGBTQA issues. LGBTQA community. You can visit office their take to advantage their of library zations on campus to facilitate campus-wide understanding and harmony of the transgender,als, questioning, and Q&Aworks allies). closely with other organi- Q&A, or rather and Queers involves Allies, (lesbians, gays, LGBTQA all bisexu- basement inthe Located of RMC the across from Willy’s Pub andQueers Allies University Copy Center Women’s Resource Center O-Week The Rice Women’s Resource Center was established in 1996 with the mission of increasing awareness of and sensitivity to issues facing women in order to build a more supportive, dy- namic atmosphere on campus. Located in the RMC across from Coffee House, our office of student coordinators and volunteers organizes educational and social events in which com- munity members of all genders are invited. We address issues such as sexual health, gender Jones College equality, body image, nutrition, feminism, financial planning, women in leadership, women’s history and sexual violence. Some of our events include the Clothesline Project, Financial Planning workshops, Vagina Monologues, collaborating with the Women LEAD series, Women’s History Month, Consent is Sexy Week, Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes and Perspectives and Popcorns, informal discussions that change theme every other week. The Rice Experience While we are not counselors ourselves, we can refer students to a wide range of services and resources on and off campus to address their needs. We also provide free resources like hair ties, tampons, condoms, candy, magazines, movie and books and of course, just a cool place to hang out and chat. Stop by our office or visit us at women.rice.edu or facebook/RiceWRC to learn more and get involved! Academics
Brochstein Pavilion Located behind the RMC in the Central Quad
The Brochstein Pavilion is a recent addition to the Central Quad located between the RMC and Her- University Resources ring Hall. Sometimes referred to as the “People- quarium,” “the Pav,” or simply “Broch,” the Broch- stein Pavilion is surrounded by glass windows.
Inside, you can get a toasty beverage or a bite to Wellness & eat from Salento’s Coffee for a quick study break Diversity (the Pavilion is right behind the library). Outside, there is a nice area to study and hang out. There are many trees and a couple of fountains to help
soothe you when you are stressed. Student Life Student Fondren Library Located in the Academic Quad near Brochstein and the RMC
Houston and Beyond Fondren, affectionately known as Club Fondy, is where you will find hardcore bookworms, casual readers, or friends who are procrastinating and think that it’s okay since they are in the library. With private study rooms that you can check out, you can escape your roommate’s music and distractions and get down to business. You will come here to work, study, and pick up books for your papers. You’re sure to have some late night cram sessions in here around finals time. 73 http://library.rice.edu 74 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 http://rems.rice.edu programs such as HEAL308EMT-B Classfor aspiring those pre-meds as well as CPR and First Aid classes for all. such as Matriculation, Commencement, and Bike annual the event. hosts Beer avarietyof REMSalso education games, andas intramural football, soccer basketball, baseball, events such as rugby and powderpuff, eventsand many university events special to ensure safety the of our community. This includes varsityevents athletic such strated its excellence inits varietyof wide EMSoperations. In addition to its daily responses, REMSis present at a student-run organization that responds to emergencies on campus. Don’t hesistate REMShas to demon call. - You’ll hear alot this at O-Week: If you have any of sort emergency, NOT EMSis CALL911.Rice x6000.DO call nearLocated Entrance 8next to RUPD (EMS) EmergencyRice Medical Services http://rupd.rice.edu Rice. However, by exercising common should all sense, have asafe at time extremely safe, but incidents do occur. Afterall, Houston is a big city. want to someone. to talk whole, Onthe University Rice the campus is lice station andinany used can be of case emergency or ifyou just with abright blue light on top, the connect directly to campus the - po that there is a blue-light phone within your line of sight. These phones, handsin the of individual. the You on campus notice everywhere will expensive items, personal like electronics, with owner’s the identification. Safety insidethe hedgesultimately is ulty and staff. helpfurther To preventthecampus crime, police started Project Identification where they engrave presentations tostudents. new the RUPD offersRape also AggressionDefensetraining (RAD) for all students, fac- and study breaks to emphasize awareness, safety, and prevention. crime O-Week, During college the officersmake officerEvery trained is bea to “crime preventionspecialist,” throughout and theyear RUPDsponsors discussions county, city and university regulations. can and write tickets), will and handle fire safetyand hazards. They have the authority to enforceall federal,state, 365 days ayear. Their mainjob is to prevent and deter crime, controltraffic on campus (which means they that Rice, like most universities, has its own private force police (RUPD). The officerspatrol the campus 24 hoursa day, nearLocated Entrance 8past West Lot UniversityRice Police Department (RUPD) Campus Safety Call ExtensionCall 6000or (713)348-6000 FOR ALLEMERGENCIES: for an escort. quest. Just RUPD call at (713)348-6000and ask Saturday, RUPD upon provides re- service this Thursdayfrom 10:00 p.m.-6 a.m. On Friday and with a 17-passenger van from Sunday through Transportation Department operates service the daysseven a week during schoolyear. the Rice’s For safety, added is available a night service escort Night Escorts Transportation Services O-Week Shuttle Services Although the Rice campus is by no means large in comparison to other college campuses, walking to and from the stadium, or even class, can be quite a trek in the Houston heat and thunderstorms. Luckily, Rice provides free, comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle buses which circle the Inner Loop Monday-Friday. There are also shuttles Jones College running to West Lot and Greenbriar Lot, between campus and the off-campus graduate student apartments, and between campus and the Texas Medical Center. In addition, every Friday and Saturday night, shuttles transport students to and from Rice Village, which is full of great shops, restaurants, and bars, and on Saturdays, the shuttles transport students to and from a nearby Super Target. Lift-equipped buses are also available. Want to know ex- actly how far away the next shuttle is? Well, there’s an app for that—literally! Check it out at http://bus.rice.edu.
The Rice Experience Here is the shuttle schedule for the routes you will most likely be taking: Inner Loop 6:00 a.m.-10:45 p.m. Every 5 minutes Monday-Friday Rice Village Shuttle 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Every 30 minutes Friday-Saturday Target Shuttle 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Every 30 minutes Saturday Zipcar Academics For those of us without access to a car, Rice has a Zip- car program right on campus that allows students with a Zipcar membership ($35 annually!) rent out one of four cars for a low rate! Located behind Lovett Col- lege, you can reserve online or by phone, and you can learn more at: www.zipcar.com/rice
University Resources Parking and Car Registration If you are bringing a car, you will need to register it at the parking office (in the parking garage under the Jones
School of Business) or online, and pay a fee. They will in turn give you a proxy card that will give you access to Wellness & all the gated areas where you will be allowed to park. Basic rules that you will need to know: the West Lot in the Diversity Stadium will be where most of you will be parking. After 5:30 p.m. and on weekends, you might be able to park in Lovett Lot (behind the Allen Center), but be sure to get your car out of there before 7:30 a.m. on weekday mornings because RUPD is pretty strict about ticketing. Be sure to learn all of the places that you CANNOT park, because
otherwise, officers will surely get you. Student Life Student Light Rail The Metro light rail has arrived as an above-ground subway system to link some of the most frequented central Houston areas. Following Main Street from the downtown area, through midtown and the Museum District,
through Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center and down to Reliant Stadium, the rail line can take Housto- Houston and Beyond nians to a large number of dining, sports, shopping and entertainment venues. And best of all, Rice students get free lightrail use through the Passport to Houston program! Check out that article in the Houston and Beyond section.
For metro maps and schedules, visit http://www.ridemetro.org. Metro Buses The Metro rail can be used to get around many parts of the city, but Houston also has Metro buses with varying routes which can be navigated with relative ease us- ing their online Trip Planner available at their website (below). The bus can some- 75 times be inconvenient, though, so be nice to your car-owning friends! http://www.ridemetro.org 76 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Career, Bike,&ITServices http://ccd.rice.edu careers. to have check them over your resume, brush up on and your skills find jobinterview out more information about Drop into Office CCD the just across thestreet the at Huff ServiceHouse, andvisitAdvisors friendly your Career an internship and some great experiences. working real inthe world, and Humanities 295:Current Issues Workplace, inthe gives which you three credits for of and interviewing overview resume building career skills, interest testing and more general knowledge about Before your junior year, sure be to consider Humanities taking 212:Career and Life Options, offers which an website CCD the below) by reviewed Student Career advisors tojobs. find to more serious events such as Resumania, where you can get your resume (which you can upload via to RiceLink Employerwhen many Cook-off Chili Houston Area employers come to compete forthe coveted BestChili Award, forfreshmen services CCD Thehassophomores, and as well as juniors seniors:and from eventsfun suchthe as youSo are or anew incoming student, means which you won’t for three years, career need services right? Wrong! Center for Career Development (CCD) Lots of resources (including helpful information for specifically students!)new are available at http://it.rice.edu undergraduate page listed earlier to more. learn from Word, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Creative Suite and evenPodcasting. sure to Be follow from link the IT the computer programs at that Rice you won’t familiar be with. Fortunately, offers Rice Courses”“Short everything in Cable with RJ-45 jacks. Thisthe is standard found at any office supply store. toexposed be will new many You ready to register for classes. To youeither dothis need wireless will capabilities or a(nup to) 20-foot Cat5 Ethernet When you arrive at Jones, you probably will want up to set your computer as asthat possible soon so you be will discounts. You can these find at http://market.rice.edu computernew or hardware need or software contracts Rice has with upgrades, special vendors to provide youwith college and throughoutin every campus, the but you are welcome to bring your own. If you are shopping for a While at Rice, youusing be computers will heavily no matter what your major is. provides Rice computers in labs AutoCAD)! hook you up with discounted hardware (iPods, laptops, and phones) cell and software (Photoshop, MatLab, and The division of Information can (IT) helpTechnology you fix your computers, train specificyou in programs and Rice BikeRice Shop [email protected]. Hope you to see shop! inthe on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4p.m. Contact us at $20-$100 depending on quality of bike. the RBSis open shops around sell refurbishedalso They Rice). bikes for at alow priceservices (much cheaper than other bike offers types of all bikes repairs, accessories,parts, and BikeRice Shop (RBS)is an on-campus bike shop that basement inthe Located of Sid Rich College Information Technology (IT) . . Other Services O-Week Rice and the Environment: Sustainability and Recycling
Located in every room in Jones and all over campus! Jones College
You may have heard that recycling isn’t widespread in Texas. However, Rice is doing its part to change this, and we need your help! Each room at Jones comes with two small trash cans and a large bin with single-stream recycling. If you toss anything recyclable in here (except for number 6, i.e. styrofoam), your hard-working custodial staff will collect it and it will be on its way to becoming something new again. There are also large single-stream recycling bins around Jones and most buildings on campus. If you are ever unsure if something is recyclable, check the signs The Rice Experience on the large bins. Outside of Michelle Bennack’s office in Jones, there are containers for recycling ink cartridges, batteries, CDs, and CFL bulbs.
Do Your Part! Remember: every effort you make to reduce your electricity and water usage goes a long way in reducing the cost of living here at Rice. Remember to turn off your lights and air conditioning (AC) when you leave the room. Also, don’t open the Academics windows when the AC is on. When it’s nice out, try opening your windows instead of using your AC. If you buy a power strip for your desk-side ap- pliances, make sure to turn it off when you’re not using it. Another great way to save energy is to wash all your clothes using cold water (check the washing machine settings) with high-efficiency detergent. Just remember to be conscious of your electricity and water usage and try not to use more than is necessary! Your EcoRep will also hand out vCFLs (Compact Florescent Lights) for your desk and floor lamps. If University Resources you buy a lamp, hold off on buying light bulbs for it as they may be provided for you. Wellness & Diversity Websites and Cloud Computing At some point during the summer, you received information on how to set up your OwlNet account, which is identified by your NetID—your initials and a number in the form “abc1.” (Note that this is different from your
“Student ID,” which is of the form “S01234567.”) Your NetID allows you to: Student Life Student • Access your e-mail • Access OwlSpace, the website with all of your course information and assignments • Have your own webpage: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~yourusername • Print to any printer at Rice (it’s usually 6 cents a page for decent quality)
• Securely access Rice’s private cloud of files and resources from anywhere in the world (as long as you have Houston and Beyond Internet)!
It is highly recommended to get familiar with your e-mail and the various Internet resources, since most classes and clubs have a lot of information posted online.
During O-Week and throughout the year, you can consult a Student Computing Consultant (SCC) with any computing issues you may have. These trained students will be available for extended hours during move-in throughout O-Week and during business hours throughout the academic year. You will receive more detailed information on the SCC’s during O-Week, but just know that they are available as a resource for you. They work at the Help Desk in Mudd Lab as part of Information Technology (IT). 77 http://it.rice.edu/cloud.aspx 78 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 on campus aboutthevital role ofphilanthropy at Rice.Here are someevents that RAFSI plansandorganizes: The Rice AnnualFund Student Initiative (RAFSI) academic year isusedthefollowing academic year to improve yourstudent experience. the peopleandprograms that bringyour residential college to life. Every dollarcontributed to theRiceAnnualFundduringone For example last year, theAnnualFundprovided more than$1millionto supportintramural sports,student center activities,and restricted donations for theuniversity’s immediate use,providing vital funding for Rice’s core prioritiesand most pressing needs. The RiceAnnualFundisRice’s most powerful givingvehicle through whichRicestudents, alumni,parents andfriendsmake un- fact, nearlythree-quarters ofthe$8.2milliondonated to theAnnualFundlast academic year supported thisinitiative. on abilityto pay. You might thinkofitlike asilent scholarship provided by generations ofRicealumni,parents andfriends.In Additionally, Rice isaneeds-blindinstitution, meaningallapplicants whogainadmissionarejudgedonlybasedonmerit–not Thanks inpartto theRiceAnnual Fund’s continued supportofscholarships and fellowships, Rice remains abest value university. Not quite, thecost to educate oneRicestudent isroughly $90,000–over twicetheamount oftuitionand room andboard. know that theendowment earningscover lessthanhalf oftheuniversity’s annualoperatingbudget? Yes, Ricehasarelatively large endowment that provides many ofthe resources required to bea top university. However did you TheRice Annual Fund leisure. mail, issued you amailbox be will and key upon arriving at Jones you which can check at your for off-campus both and interdepartmental mail outside her office aswell. As for picking up your office in Central;Jones she’ll be more than happy sell to you one. There is anoutgoing mailbox However, if a stamp or two you is all need, stop by Michelle’s (our amazing Coordinator!) College venient than having to go off-campus. Youcan packages,mail pick up stamps, etc. It’s abit of ahike from Jones, but you can Inner the take bus Loop to get there, and it’s more con- Thecampus post the all office is behind way West Lot, the on other side Rice the of Police Station. nearLocated Entrance Police the 8behind Station Postal Services • • • • passage from students to alumniby makingaclassgift to theRiceAnnual Fund. Senior ClassGift dents willbeawarded theprestigious Sammy Cup. truck dinnerafter BeerBike! The college withthehighest overall givingparticipation amongalumni, parents and stu- Jar Wars duringCollege Battle –battle itoutduringWilly Week –with coins! – to seewhich college willwina food and pickingupafree National Philanthropy Week t-shirt anda coupon for free coffee atCoffeehouse! National Philanthropy Week you! Each monthly luncheonwillfeature different Ricealumni form different backgrounds andfields. Dine withaDonor –seniors representatives from each college gather theirclass to come together to commemorate their –enjoy lunchwithsuccessful former Owlswholove Riceandwant to share theirexperiences with For more information, emailErika Moul at [email protected] Rice isrich,right? Didn’tIhearthat from someone? Well, Ipay tuition.That MUST cover the rest… –celebrate theimpactphilanthropy has at Riceby writinga thank you note to adonor So, what exactly istheRiceAnnualFund? www.facebook.com/RAFStudentInitiative. isastudent organization whose volunteers helpplan events to educate others Nice! How can Ihelp? orvisit O-Week
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79 80 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Tetra points as well. visit you If you to up, eat those serveries. use inthe though, you can pay for in entrance their to serveries the In addition, students all get fivesemestereach guest meals allowto your friends non-Rice and relativeswho rollwill forward until you leave university. the You addmore can also to your card at any time. ies. Tetra Points are not refundable, but you automatically get to $50 added your card each semester, and they feehouse, Droubi’s at Sammy’s, ReChargeU, Brochstein Pavilion, some vending machines, and college server campus. may They be spent at anycampus locationthat acceptsthem, including the Hoot, Willy’s Pub,Cof- Greek coin, Tetradrachma, the Tetra Points are money basically that you can to use pay for things you buy on Your ID card Rice letsyou also $50 the of use Tetra Points that you get each semester. Named for an ancient Tetra Points Sunday: Saturday: Monday-Friday: Hours Servery and as for Sundays...you might as well just in‘til sleep brunch. for students to explore Houston hand their at or home try cooking, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. Saturday nights are atime provide you with aday, three meals except are they when for closed even visit multiple ifthat suits your serveries taste!serveries The can go back for seconds as many times as you want, feel so tofree (listed below). After you swipe yourcardRice ID for a meal, you leges have each,and all they different menus butsamethe hours There acrossarecampus a total serveries of six 1-3col that- serve weeklycan menus view online at http://dining.rice.edu an on-campus garden next to Wiess! schoolyear, the During you are organic grown, and locally and some of are them evengrown at and gluten-free options are always available. Fruits and vegetables cateringmeal, to everybody’s differenttastes and needs; vegetarian BEST(the kitchen staff Rice!). at There are plenty of options each at by chickengiana, and our fried are amazing served all kitchen staff for Jones, Brown, and Martel. Sweet and sour pork, eggplant- parmi Fear yearsnot! was Several ago, completed North new the Servery always enjoyed? Are you afraid of saying “goodbye” to delicious the that meals you’ve Food Dinner: 5:00p.m.Dinner: -7:00p.m. Brunch: 11:30a.m.-2:00p.m. Lunch: 11:30a.m.-2:00 p.m. Breakfast: 9:00a.m.-11:00 (only 7:00p.m. til on Fridays) 5:30p.m.Dinner: -7:30p.m. Lunch: 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m. Continental Breakfast: 9:30a.m.-10:30 Breakfast: 7:30a.m.-9:30 . - After-Hour Options Daytime Food O-Week There are plenty of places other than college serveries where you can get food or snacks during the day. What’s more, they all take Tetra Points! • Coffeehouse – Rice Memorial Center (RMC) Jones College • Droubi’s Mediterranean Grill – RMC • Java Pura (coffee bar) – Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), near the RMC • O’Yeah Cafe (Chinese food) – RMC • ReChargeU (convenience store) – RMC • Salento – Brochstein Pavilion • Whoo Deli – next to Hanszen College Commons The Rice Experience • Valhalla (graduate student pub) – basement of Keck Hall • Willy’s Pub – basement of the RMC The Hoot Always hungry for that midnight snack? Don’t have a car to leave campus when you’re hungry late at night? Well, you’re in luck! The Hoot is Rice’s first and only student-run on-campus late night food business. This small late night oasis opened in West Servery (between Duncan and McMurtry Academics Colleges) in January 2010 and in South Servery (Hanszen side) in Fall 2011. Both the Hoot North and Hoot South are fully staffed by Rice undergraduates. The Hoot serves a variety of scrumptious food and drinks including Papa John’s pizza, Chick-fil-A sandwiches and nuggets, salads, energy drinks, and all other sorts of fuel for Rice students who are up way past their bedtime. Specialty nights have included honey butter chicken biscuits from Whataburger and donuts from Dunkin’ University Resources Donuts. Regular hours are from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on every night except Saturday. Just be sure to get there as soon as you know you are hungry; selection can get limited after 1 a.m. HOOT HOOT!
Houston Farmers Market Every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-7:00 p.m., local farmers from Houston gather in the parking lot behind Rice’s football stadium to sell fresh produce, meat, baked goods, and other products. Their purpose is to make locally grown food available Wellness & to as many consumers as possible, thereby providing a growing marketplace for lo- Diversity cal farmers and producers and a thriving meeting place for the community. Almost
everything there is organic and grown sustainably, without artificial pesticides or Student Life Student preservatives. Local food tastes better, is better for you, preserves biodiversity, and supports local families, so be sure to check it out sometime. Plus, you can buy any- thing there with Tetra points!
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81 82 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 you’ve ever imagined. arewhich to free students. Rice Center ThisRec even is bigger betterand than anything have ahard avoiding time it. There personaltrainersare also and fitnessclasses, most of are you’ll spending lots be of at time Center, Rec the and ifyou’re not, are odds that you’ll badminton racquets and birdies, and much more. If you’re aphysically active person, odds and tennis balls racquets, balls, check soccer also out gloves, volleyballs, basketballs, baseball arena (noDance icethough). TheRice Theatre the uses dance locatedstudio there. You can for used courts, can which be pickup games and intramural and sports, an indoor hockey room machines wherethe all have It own their basketball TVs. personal has three full also ferent resources for physically the inclined. It houses aweight room and aseparate cardio courts, andbasketball swimming pools, lift Centerrooms.Rec The offers avariety of dif- This year, youhavewill access to our (relatively)Recreation new Center completewith acrossLocated from Jones the of School Management and MDAnderson the Bio Labs. TheRecreational Center Fitness Thatthe is most importantthing about exercise. for of list).out book Get this section afull there, people,around, meet run and have fun. have rugby, basketball, water polo, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and more Student the (see Life team. Club at sports are popular Rice for very like who to play those competitively; we table tennis to Powderpuff(Jones football Fast Women!), and youcaneven start your own anhalf hour, and splash water on your to like shirt look sweat.”) get some real exercise “Walk, (so Jog, Run” not does mean “go to your room, watch for TV and it stands for “Lifetime Physical Activity Program.” Aword of to time this advice: use strange acronym is pronounced “El Pap” as opposedto French the pronunciation “Le Pap,” have student Rice that learned every is required to 1semester take of an LPAP course. This youso can check yourself out constantly know (we all you doit). reation below)Center (see where you find a nice will big weight room...with lots of mirrors For more the seriouslifters, youcan travel acrosscampus Barbara to Davidand Gibbs- Rec weight room inJones North. The advantagethat is you do not have to leavethe building. outstart with Inner the Loop, is which about and amile ahalf. 30 minutes If to of run. idea the much this makes running you you nervous, could always approximately around, 5K(3.1miles) average the takes which person anywhere from 20- scream horrified (insert here),pathwaythe that formsperimeter the the campus. of It is on campus. to weight gain. Thankfully,there are quite a waysfew that Rice students stay rightfit here chine at Taco Cabana work overtime and not to time the exercise taking contribute can all year your and neglect body. Staying night ma- up makingtortilla the until 3a.m.every sure.so As anyone can tell you, it’s to easy get wrapped up of inall craziness the of first the Avoid Freshman the 15,and over head Center! to Rec the Then thereThen are intramural, college, and club sports. fromWe have everything As you have Announcements read General the all from cover to cover by now, you If you want to lift weights,there equipped, fully is a somewhatalbeit compact, The first, and mostreadily accessible form of exercise, running Loop the is Outer You’ve heard all about it, and you may it think won’t happen to you...but don’t be Wellness Resources O-Week
Rice Student Health Services
Located in the Morton Rich Health Center next to Brown College Jones College
Rice Student Health Services provides preventative and outpatient clinical care for students in the form of a fully functioning doctor’s office, complete with several doctors and a handful of nurses. It is only a minute’s walk from Jones and can fulfilling most common medical needs such as simple physicals, gynecological exams, the treatment of high blood pressure, and seasonal influenza vac- cines, which will become available in late August. The Rice Experience
Services are scheduled by appointment at the phone number below. You will learn more about Health Servies on the campus tour during O-Week, but you can always visit their website to learn more about their services and find health-related resources, including self-care guidance. http://health.rice.edu Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: (713) 348-4966 Academics
The Wellness Center University Resources Wellbeing at Rice University http://wellbeing.rice.edu
Welcome to Rice! College is a time of self-discovery and development. Learning about and taking positive steps to further your own wellbeing is another part of the college experience. We know that many students experience stressful periods of time due to their studies and other student responsibilities. Feeling this way at some point during your time at Rice is expected. However sometimes these concerns may become over- whelming and Rice has wellbeing resources that assist students if this comes up. Wellness & Diversity Rice has a group of wellbeing staff who work with students to learn about wellbeing and addressing personal challenges. Wellbeing staff are dedicated to advising students to accomplish their goals at Rice. The staff advise
students in a few different ways: Life Student • Education and prevention: Wellbeing staff facilitate groups and workshops about different wellbeing topics. Staff also partner and collaborate with student organizations and groups to focus on student wellbeing. Some of these student groups include the Rice Health Advisors (RHA) and the Women’s Resource Center; • Problem solving: Licensed social workers are available and accessible to students. They meet with stu-
dents to answer questions and help them find solutions to problems. They can also join students for an event Houston and Beyond or a meal in college commons; • Counseling: Licensed counselors help students by offering short-term psychological treatment and mental health recommendations. The Rice Counseling Center is accessible 24 hours a day by calling 713-348- 4867; and • Critical incident support: Wellbeing staff assist students in resolving personal or medical problems that may come up during their time at Rice.
Wellbeing matters at Rice. We look forward to working with you when you arrive on campus. Please access our website and contact us if you have questions: http://wellbeing.rice.edu. 83 84 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 http://wellbeing.rice.edu/caregiver College’s Head Caregiver yearRaven. this is Becky an emergency situation, but more advanced training can help an individual provide care.basic Jones immediateshould everneed peers their support or care. Ideally, should everyone know what to doin emergencyin the response process, and are they present at public and parties other planned events recognize a situationwhen warrants Student Emergency Medical Services. caregivers are link a crucial are students are who trained at least once ayear on signs and symptoms of intoxication and how to students to feel more confident providing support insituationswhere Caregiverspeers theirneed it. The aim thecaregiverof training program is to provide high-quality, consistenteducation forRice Caregivers issue, want to lean on, afriend or just want abig hug,than your no look further RHAs! Anya Troshkina, Karim deVol, Sophia Beltran,and Weeks. Ellie If you about to everneed talk any sources on campus This if needed. year,the Jones RHAs are VaughanConnor Andrews, Hoppe, onewellness. about listen, andof Each will talk them every issues, and help refer you to other re- issues. afraid never Please be to approach your fellow Jonesians are who dedicated to promoting RHAEach is dedicated to his or her college to proactively address and personal community lifestyle other wellness goodies. aid supplies and an arsenal of Band-Aids, thermometers, cough drops, hand wipes,condoms, and depression, relationships, health, sexual and homesickness. comealso equipped They with first HealthRice Advisors (RHAs) are with trained avarietyof to deal issues such as roommate issues, residential collegehas its also own student advisors to promote wellness among its residents. These on page) this to promote and maintain physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. However, each dent body. O-Week, During youintroduced be will to various important resources (such as those Student wellness is essential to success at Rice, and there are various resources stu the that- serve need. Bring sunscreen for O-Week, too! band-aids,vil, and any medications that you regularly You should pack athermometer, also Tylenol or Ad - Houstonthe area. insurance cover will you for general or care specialty in insurancehealth card. confirmthat Please your health with you to campus. The most important is your You should plan to bring some health-related items Rice HealthRice Advisors (RHAs) Alcohol: Policy and Culture O-Week What it Means to Be a “Wet Campus” You’ve probably heard by now that Rice is a “wet” campus. Basically, this means that alcohol is not banned from University grounds. O-Week, however, is the exception to this rule. During your first week at Rice, no stu- dent is allowed to possess or consume alcohol. This rule will be strictly enforced by the coordinators, advisors, RAs, masters, and Chief Justice. After O-Week ends, campus becomes “wet” again, and every student is expected to abide Jones College by Rice’s alcohol policy. A copy of this policy can be found online at the Student Judicial Program’s website. During O-Week, you will become more familiar with the details of this policy. Even if you do not plan to consume alcohol, knowing the rules is vitally important to maintain a great sense of community at Rice.
Most importantly, realize that this policy does not supersede laws
of the great state of Texas that prohibit those under 21 from possessing The Rice Experience or consuming alcohol. The policy does, however, define the difference between public and private parties. A public party is defined as any event that: -occurs in public areas such as hallways, balconies, etc. - causes undue disturbance to other college members - utilizes college funds - uses more than one keg Academics New rules limiting the type of alcohol allowed on campus will be in effect starting this fall. Essentially, students who are underage or those who serve underage students will receive much stricter punishments if hard alcohol is involved. In the past, hard alcohol has been an issue on campus, so these new rules will hopefully encourage students to refrain from drinking high-proof alcoholic drinks especially. University Resources Safety and the Law Remember, the primary purpose of the alcohol policy, RUPD, and Rice EMS are to keep students safe and abide by state and federal laws. Our state passed a Medical Amnesty Law in recent years that prohibits prosecution of students who have called emergency medical personnel if they or their friend has consumed too much alcohol. In a situation where help is requested, Rice EMS will not press any alcohol-related charges. For emphasis: Rice EMS is not there to get you into trouble.
The University endorses all of these mandates strictly to provide the opportunity for responsible con- sumption of alcohol by consenting students of legal age. Anyone found to be violating these guidelines is subject Wellness & to potential University and State disciplinary action. Itt’s important to realize that none of the Rice Alcohol Policy Diversity supersedes Texas state law. Laws against underage drinking and fake IDs are always in effect, and at any point, police or Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission officers may enforce these laws, whether it be at Willy’s Pub or in a student’s room. So while Rice’s policy may allow for certain freedoms, it does not change the fact that drinking Life Student under the age of 21 is illegal. Fostering a Culture of Care Of course, you always have the option not to drink alcohol at Rice. In fact, approximately two-thirds of Rice students either do not drink or describe themselves as light drinkers, and 26% of all Rice students abstain altogether.
Houston and Beyond That doesn’t mean these students don’t go out and have fun, because people at Rice are more concerned about having a good time than whether it’s a cup of beer or can of Coke in your hand. In the end, it’s about having a safe, good time, and that’s what the Alcohol Policy is all about.
More specific information about the alcohol policy will be discussed in depth during O-Week. Of all the issues to worry about during the summer or during the school year, alcohol is not one of them. Once again, remember that O-Week is completely dry! No alcohol is allowed, and violators of this rule 85 will face serious consequences. 86 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 definitely enrich yourRice experience. “politically correct” time, the but all ifyou your use years here to about learn other people’s backgrounds, you will ing an appreciation for you them, can make everyone’s at time more Rice valuable. Obviously it’s hard perfectly to be asking ablack student ifhe/she is here on an athletic scholarship. By learning about other people’s cultures and gain - may offensive, be suchsaying as “that’sso retarded”someonewhen may have a mentally handicapped relative or by Most importantly, key to the diversity at is awareness. Rice Many students times say don’t things will they evenrealize enjoying yourself, and getting ataste of traditional their dishes. Diwali Night to (SAS). one Go and get aglimpse of what it’s of like part to another be culture by people, meeting new events that you definitely do not want to miss, includingSoul La Night (BSA), Posada and Salsa Night (HACER), and groupsthese is that are they open to of cultures everyone all andgroups ethnicities. These also sponsor well-attended ADVANCE,also hosts which forums on issues ranging from hate to crimes college cheers.great The thing about all dent Association), HACER (Hispanic Assocation for Cultural Enrichment), and SAS There’s (South Asian Society). Cultural groups on campus are numerous and and varied include BSA(Black Student Association), Stu CSA(Chinese - Cultural Diversity alongexperiences way. the you Could ask for anything more? promise you’ll enhance your growing at time while the Rice, all as aperson and having some awesome to sum things up:So difference, respect things,be to open supportnew those around you, and we Women’sthe Resource Center, and PAIR, among many others. plore clubs and organizations such as ADVANCE, Vagina BSA,the the Monologues, HACER, AGAPE, with an Associate. You to classes might take choose that also push you ways, innew to think and to ex- you roommate, eating servery, inthe participating inamusical, playing on team, asports or talking dom cross-section of students, you have chance the of sorts to people: all it’s meet with as easy talking is uniquelyRice up set to facilitate growth. this Since eachresidential college is populated with aran- to imagine. you is one important way for you to step outside of your comfort zone and grow inways you can’t begin yourself. Interacting with, listening to, and respectingfellow students have who had different livesthan shouldCollege a time for be you to gain self-awareness and understanding you while grow and push As President Leebron likes to say, “If you’re completely comfortable, you’re doing something wrong.” And that’s awesome. andactivities, interests than you are. had different opportunitiesthan and experiences you, whoand are exploring different majors,classes, dress,look, or express themselves differentlythan you to. choose peopleYou’ll find certainly who have might not. You’ll people meet have who different financial backgrounds than you do, and otherswill than beliefs you.political You’llthat find people explore and expresssexuality inwaystheir that you At Rice, you have will of peers differentthan races you,who peers holdand different spiritual and own. You’ll surrounded be by people from over all many globe, the different be of will who than you. of encounters full be will Rice have who with peers had lives that are dissimilar drastically from your years learning and living with people are who differentthan Beginningyou. inO-Week, yourtime at One of absolute the things about best that is fact the Rice you’re about to spendfour (or three, or five) Diversity atRice Sexual Diversity As any Rice student will tell you, the Rice population is made up of an incredibly diverse group of O-Week students from all parts of the world and they bring with them very different attitudes and experiences surrounding sex, sexuality, and gender. Some incoming students may be in long-distance relationships. Some may have dated ever since they can remember. Others may not have any experience with relation- ships at all. Each student has different values and different ideas about what a relationship should be like Jones College and what behaviors that entails. No matter what you believe or have experienced regarding sex, there is a place at Rice for you: there are students who only have sex if they are in a serious relationship, students who date and have sex casually, students who don’t have sex at all, students who date or have sex with multiple people, students who date people of the same sex, students who date people of the other sex, and students who fall in-between these categories. According to a recent survey by the Rice Wellness
Center, approximately 50% of Rice undergraduate students have not engaged in sex. The Rice Experience
That being said, coming to college is an opportunity to explore and try new things. You are away from your parents and friends from high school and establishing your beliefs, maybe for the first time. You are also surrounded by hundreds of people your age, with varying interests and backgrounds. Don’t be afraid to experiment and find out what you like. Just remember that, no matter who you are interact- ing with and how, you should prioritize your mental and physical health and wellness. If you are going to engage in sexual activities, it is important to be safe. Discuss your relationship and your boundaries Academics with your partner(s) and always use protection if engaging in a sexual act. You can get condoms, dental dams, informational pamphlets, and other materials from Rice Health Advisors, the Wellness Center, the Women’s Resource Center, and Health Services. In the event of an emergency, Plan B is available in Texas without a prescription to anyone over the age of 18. It is also a good idea to lay out ground rules with your roommate and suitemates and discuss your expectations, like who can come over when or University Resources how to let your roommates know you need privacy. Also remember that sex must always be consensual. In Texas, if you or your partner is drunk or otherwise intoxicated, you cannot legally consent to sex. Be open with your partner and always respect their decisions.
If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, an ally, or you find yourself ques- tioning your sexuality or gender identity at Rice, don’t worry: Rice is an open and friendly environment and there are plenty of resources available to you, both on campus and in the Houston community. Definitely check out Queers and Allies, which is open to all undergraduate and graduate students and provides a venue to interact socially with other queer students on campus, check out resources relating to sexuality and gender, and get involved with activism and visibility efforts both at Rice and in Hous- Wellness & Diversity ton. Another resource for queer students and people interested in learning more about sexuality and gender is the Rice Ally Program, which educates students, faculty, and staff about what it means to be
LGBT, how to support someone who is coming out, and how to fight heterosexism and discrimination. Life Student If you are coming out or thinking about coming out and need someone to talk to, look for the Rice Ally placard on the door of any office or dorm room at Rice: it means that those faculty, staff, or students are ally-trained and happy to help you. The Rice Counseling Center is also available to anyone who is questioning their sexuality or gender identity or having other personal, sexual, or relationship problems.
Their services are free and confidential. Houston and Beyond
Overall, sexuality at Rice is as diverse as the other aspects of the school. What is important is that you are true to yourself, respectful to those who are different from you, and always safe!
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89 90 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 classes. math homework and aprecursor to sleeping through your Friday is usually some college’s Pub Night—a great way to put off doing most nights, pub the theme nights, hosts several live entertainment, and nights. weekly trivia Tuesday night packed. Oftentimes, private parties are held samethe at time Eachas collegepublic parties. generally hosts one generallyparty consists of aroom or asuite with music and beverages. These are quitefun, but can get very are quite common and are hosted by individuals. Aprivate foundbe across campus. the Private or parties, “gatherings” around.frisbee more than likely you’ll people throwing see or afootball a yourstart daily study session, outside look your window, and not on floors. the Also, before yougrab your book to Bio people hangingbe around, playing cards, games or what- than your nolook further Jones lobbies. Chances are there’ll totraction keep from going insane from studying, the all break... to offer. books. So go those on, close Youknow a you deserve clubs, bars, events, sports, and other that activities Houston has There IS lifebeyond the so don’thedges, forget to check outthe you can read more about Houston inthe and section). Beyond or just other places around Houston ingeneral is(which easier Metrorail just across street, the going to downtown destinations arewhich discounted or for evenfree students. Rice With the Exploring Hedges the Beyond It’s Friday night. Whatcha gonna do? Work Hard,PlayHard Whenever and ifeveryou some need form of dis- Each weekend several parties, public weekendEach parties, or several private, can There are lotsalso thingsof to doin Houston,some of The infamousparty 80s start early?” Well early?” start remedied can this by be friends, Willy’s Pub. Open other colleges. to afew, Go and letloose, enjoy yourself! of They them. aregreat a opportunity to go out peoplefromand meet party. Regardless you of type, party the don’t have to to have drink at fun a ages and music as private but parties, alcohol the is tightly regulated. success. At public there parties, is generally same the mix of bever themesthe of its and parties, last year’s was agreat Light District Red 80s, Brown has Bacchanalia—the list on. goes Jones likes to change anddrinks, aDJ. Wiess has NOD, Hanszen has Mardi Gras, Sid has public eachsemester, party complete with atheme, decorations, food, Some of you may “What thinking, be ifIwant my weekend to can get parties oldRice quickly, but are they what you make Balancing academics and social life canBalancing and academics sometimes social be atug-of-warbe - Roommates O-Week With this book, you probably received your roommate form. What should you expect when you get to your room in August? How do you reconcile the sheet with the actual, living, breathing person?
Roommates can be your best friends at times and worst enemies at others. In all honesty, having a roommate can be enjoyable and can ease the transition from being away from home. Every new student living Jones College on campus gets a roommate, so you’re in the same boat as everyone else. However, luckily for you, unlike most universities where your roommate is decided only on the basis of gender and smoking preference, Rice puts a lot of time and effort into finding a good match. Your O-Week coordinators spent days on end trying to come up with the best combinations possible, so just relax and look forward to getting to know the person you will be sharing your living space with for the next year or so. The Rice Experience Making the Most of a Shared Experience The most important thing to keep in mind when rooming with another person is to always remember to compromise and communicate as often as possible. Most problems can be avoided if one roommate had actually cleared something with the other before the problem. Academics Sometimes the simplest forms of communication are lost with roommates because it’s easier to just complain to someone else about it. But in the end, it’ll make things much easier on the both of you if you confront the prob- lem when it starts. Also, don’t forget that you don’t have University Resources to be best friend to be great roommates, though some- times both of those are true. The odds are in your favor that you will get along wonderfully with your roommate. Wellness & Diversity
Ways to Annoy/Confuse your Roommate We do not suggest/condone that you do any of the following: Student Life 1. Insist that you are a vegetarian and protest anytime your roommate eats meat. Then leave “Slim Jim” wrap- pers on the floor and lie on the bed holding your stomach every time your roommate walks in. If he/she asks about the wrappers, say that you know nothing about them.
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2. Get some hair. Disperse it around your roommate’s head while he/she is asleep. Keep a pair of scissors by your bed. Snicker at your roommate every morning.
3. Make a sandwich. Don’t eat it, and leave it on the floor. Ignore the sandwich. Wait until your roommate gets rid of it, and then say, “Hey, where the hell is my sandwich?” Complain loudly that you are hungry.
4. Pile dirty dishes in your roommate’s bed. Insist that you don’t know how they got there. 5. Lock the door while your roommate is out. When he/she comes back and tries to unlock it, yell, “Don’t 91 come in, I’m naked!” Keep this up for several hours. When you finally let your roommate in, immediately take off all of your clothes, and ignore your roommate. 92 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 attractive waters of Rice’s dating pool! prospective may partners connected to be you future, inthe you have will no problems navigating exceedingly the that being single isn’t a pass to do whatever you want sans consequence. If you treat well everyone and are aware that tionship, others while love that single being for has Rice to offer. freedomeverything the to experience Justknow interests, know who them. bridges—even ifyou don’t person again, the see you undoubtedly will have or friends, maybe evenfuture romantic ready forthingbest The them. is treatto everyone you’re involvedwith respectfully. In other words, don’t go burning events, orextracurriculars, through evenwalking quad the may make for some awkward encounters ifyou’re not with someone, are odds you’ll again, them evenifthey’re see from acollege on other the sideof campus. Classes, mannerpersonal probably will connected to be you indifferent contexts as well. If you the night to spend choose Rice’s sizeand small frequent student interaction mean that also same the people you may engage with ina Making Most the of Things sometimes. Just give some thought to your decisions and you’ll fine. be given night, and reputations are important. single generally meansBeing more taking risks, and make we mistakes all people can’t live private lives—many do. But you should realize that people may find outwhat you to do choose on a are going visible to be to most students here, and word travels relatively fast around campus. That doesn’t thatmean people and to know people from corners all of campus. However, means also this that your actions and decisions body. Rice’s everything, Like sizehas pros small and cons. It’s great it because allows you to becomewith close many of it’s all, important to note that is arelatively Rice schoolwith an small extremely interactive and tight-knit student you So want to just play field? the Here aresome tips aboutbeingwithinthedating single culture Rice.at First Single atBeing Rice spend your with time should complementing be it! worth it years the because you spendat years best the maywell Rice be of very your life.people The you to choose tionship. Your relationship should “the be on top” cherry of your at experience Rice. If it is causing you stress, it isn’t communicate with your about partner your expectations for rela the - that relationship their is only going short to be term.Just sure be to others just like to play it by ear, and others still have an agreement other. Some couples about are seriousand talk marriage very while together regularly others while devote anight aweek to each seeing tionship might not necessarily work for another. Some couples study Withlife neglected. being start that inmind, what works for one rela- muchso with time your significant that other the other areas of your now what? First and foremost, sure be balance;don’t to seek spend than aSaturday night with and are ready to it take to next the level... Relationships and Balance ofother college aspects like your health. life, and just like balancing schoolwork life, you with social to need find out how youcanbestbalancedating with support system built up if your relationship goes south. Dating is yet another of part balancingthe that act is college lationships You friends. with new their never want to “put of all your inone eggs basket,” you because to need have a involvement jobs,health, activities, life,work, extracurricular social at college, their and most importantly, re their - extremes. What’s most important is that couples at remember Rice to balance relationshipstheir with school- their aroundtalk may Rice make you that think “it’s one or other,” the is this not necessarily case. the or “got attached at hip the for anight/hour/few minutes,” at case the is many this also other universities, and although in over-committed relationships. While many relationships at categorized can Rice be as either “attached at hip” the Dating atRice On the whole,On the don’t worry. Some studentswhat find they’re looking for ina short-term or long-term rela- You’ve found someone that you want actually to spendmore that is truth The manypeople playthedating game, and many couples Rice at are able to steer clear these of Rumor has it that no one dates here and that most students Rice to choose engage only in random hookups or Living Off-Campus O-Week
OC. Off Campus. Life beyond the hedges. Most of us will, at some point, decide to leave the confines of the hedges and venture out to get a taste of the outside world. What does this entail? Rent. Bills. Dishes. Chores. Bathrooms to clean. Trash to take out. Floors to vacuum. Neighbors who complain about noise. Most
Jonesians don’t live OC until their junior year, but there are still a few things that might be helpful to know before Jones College you end up off campus.
First, start looking for apartments early. You should ask upperclassmen for advice on this. Most have already lived off campus for a year and can make suggestions as to where to live, how to choose whom to live with, and what needs to get done once off campus. If you’re careful, you can live off campus in a nice place for much less then you’d pay to share one of those tiny things people call “rooms” at Jones. The Rice Experience Academics University Resources
Second, choose your roommates carefully. Remember that as opposed to dorm life, off campus you Wellness & clean up after yourself and sometimes your roommates. Make sure you have roommates who will pull their Diversity weight around the apartment. Unless, that is, you’re one of THOSE people. Then, you deserve to fester in a pool of your own filth and your roommates’!
Third, don’t be afraid to hound your roommates down about money. Bills don’t pay themselves, and unfortunately groceries don’t materialize out of thin air. Make this point clear. It will lighten up your relation- ship with them in the long run. Student Life People have all different types of OC experiences. Some seem to drop off the map while they’re off cam- pus. Some spend most of their time off campus but come back for bigger events and free food. Then there are
those that are technically OC but never spend a waking minute away from Jones, unless they are at class. You Houston and Beyond may find them hovering around the pool table or outside by the swing. They may even eat every meal in the commons. Learn to love all of them! Try to meet as many OC people as possible, and visit their apartments. You’ll get to see more of Houston, maybe scope out where you’d like to live, and meet more people, and ulti- mately you will be better off for it.
For tons of information about off-campus life, housing, and entertainment, visit: http://offcampus.rice.edu 93 94 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 undeniably one of most the attended by parties students. Rice Wiess charges for party, this it’s definitely worth checking out somepoint,at because it’s Richardson for College would who those like adifferentkind of atmosphere.Although around on golf and carts!) caregiving. Night of Innocence hosted is also that night at Sid costumes, you can participate (you in security get and shirt free a cool get to drive people Foridea. don’t who those relish particularly of idea the prancing around inoutrageous NOD without completely throwing yourself into whole the “wearing as little as possible” remainsstill same: the have and fun, hot. look There are ways for you participateto in NODdingham, Wonderful the World of DisNOD, and Viva NOD Vegas), but goal the it’s theme The crazy fun! still changesyear (past every ones include NODder,Harry byparties Rolling Stone and Playboy Magazine. Now it’s a little more toned down, but party,This in its morescandalous past, was at pointone named one bestthe college of Halloween,Every Wiess throws College public their party, NOD (Night of Decadence). Night OfDecadence experience. to people meet from other colleges and have roommate a fun bonding entertaining than giving eachother’s them names. Basically, it’s achance Statue and her date came into quad academic the riding ahorse. It’s more tirely dependent on your imagination. One year to Willy’s was agirl tied year) orto your talking at friends other colleges, and second the is en- pictures students of new all that you’ll get by of beginning the school the achieved bycan be looking through Newcomer’s the Guide (apacket of nizable Academic to inthe meet eachother they when The Quad. first you your set roommate up with, and 2) how you make twothe recog - eventThis accomplishwill a) or b)depending twothings:on whom 1) turned thermostat the to unbearable temperatures, or kept you up late. get revenge on your roommate for he/she times the locked all you out, your relationship with your roommate continues on apositive note or b) with someone from another college. This is away to: a)ensurethat achanceis basically for you your to set roommate up on ablind date YourScrew Roommate (usually inSeptember) and place takes fall inthe YerScrew Roommate traditions and events that you discover will are unique to University. truly Rice manyso great traditions for you to forward look to. helpwill section This you familiarize yourselfsomewith the of you toSo come decided to Rice. And we’re You glad. should too. glad, be is great Rice on many so levels and has Rice Traditions celebrations. on be Friday,Esperanza will 12, amidst ofOctober all Centennialthe weekend Maid Park, Health the Museum, and Johnson eventhe Space Center. This year, tions and themes for past locations Esperanza change year; include every Minute of or afriend friend, inabig group, it’ll of anight- memories. be full Loca to help out). Whether you asignificant go friend, with agood other, friend a going to dinner, and finding your way around off-campus(there are free shuttles event (itthat year). out usuallyall Then sells is left is every getting dressed up, year, work ladies Rice up couragetheir to ask a handsome stud out to popular this affair put on theRice by ProgramCouncil on Homecoming weekend. Every answered yes, you’ll then probably enjoy formal, fall Esperanza, the girl-ask-guy youDo love dressing up, going out to dinner, and dancing night the away? If you Esperanza College Nights O-Week Every semester, each college holds its own College Night, complete with a theme, food, decorations, and various activities for the whole college throughout the day. Past Jones themes have included “BP vs. Beach Par- ty,” “Barbarians and Librarians,” and “Redneck College Night”. Although the name indicates that this event takes place at night, you will find that Jones College most people will start celebrating as early as noon, or even in the morn- ing. During college night, you can participate in college-wide games of kickball, jello-wrestling, slip-n-slides, and even shaving cream fights. After all the fun, you can also look forward to the servery’s barbeque- themed dinner, typically served outside. It’s a great way to celebrate be- ing at Jones and gives Rice students yet another excuse to dress up and The Rice Experience avoid work. Pub Nights College pub nights are college-sponsored nights when one college “reserves” Pub for their college members to come out for a night of celebration. Pub nights are typically Academics held once per semester and organized by the college Social Coordinators. Pub nights bring out all of your favorite Jonesians for a night of free food and drinks for those of age. Like most of our college events, Pub nights also usually have set themes, so be sure to dress up. Sometimes we even have karaoke or a photo booth. So go on, check it out; you know you need a break. Also, the Beer Bike coordinators typically announce the year’s theme at the spring pub night, so you don’t want to miss out on that. University Resources
Baker 13 Wellness & You’re walking to class one morning when you notice that all the windows and some doors Diversity have shaving cream on them. On closer inspection, you realize that they’re various hand- prints and...buttprints? As you try to figure out the reason for the shaving cream, you real- ize that yesterday was the 13th—the appointed day for Baker 13, one of Rice’s oldest intact traditions.
What IS Baker 13? In a short phrase: streaking around campus with shaving cream. Baker 13 takes place on the 13th of every month and sometimes also on the 26th (13 x 2) or the Student Life 31st (13 backwards). Everyone who wants to participate typically meets at the BBQ pits of Baker College at around 10 p.m. to replace all of their clothing (with the exception of their shoes) with shaving cream. The leaders of the run will outline the general “route” and the Houston and Beyond guidelines for everyone participating. The two biggest runs are in October and April. The run in October takes place on Halloween. The Baker 13 in April is the senior run, which gives the soon-to-be alums their last chance to run before they graduate from Rice...be- cause running around in only shaving cream is not something normally that is generally approved of in the real world.
Attitudes toward Baker 13 vary across campus. Some people enthusiastically participate in it, some oppose it vehemently, and others could care less. At Jones, those who do not make the run can often be found manning the Baker 13 Defense, i.e. hiding out on the knuckles and balconies with water balloons ready to fight off the streakers from our college grounds. 95 96 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 http://www.ricethresher.org to get involved, and there are many differentpositions available.So take alook! go Backpage for of aweekly dose humor. The Thresher sinceRice 1916and comes out weekly relevant with news to you. Checkout the pus that PAY will you involved. to be It official the has been studentnewspaper of The TheRice Thresher information! to comeor email talk to your colleges’ Senator, President or any more Executive Officers. Check out sa.rice.edu for The SA greatis a really way to get involved in adifferencemaking on campus –if you have any questions feel free working on projects students’ inthe interest. nity to get involved indiscussions on topics that are important students, and are agreat avenue to get involved in and administrators and other guests are invited for discussions and questions. These meetin senators Clinton Willbanks; senate weekly meets at 9p.m. inFarnsworth Pavilion at RMC. the Therealways is food, Voting members of SAinclude the SAexecutive the officersYoonjin Min, college presidents Connor Hoppe and can get involved student as anew SA,visit inthe sa.rice.edu/nsr to more. learn and during activities homecoming week, To more learn about ways you hedgehopper card (giving you discounts at businesses around Rice), pus clubs and student organizations, and such provides as the services with student The needs. SA is an umbrella organization camfor all - for entrepreneurial organizations, hours toand library aligning servery of student life on campus classes, – from money and securing space tion. also Theworks SA on a number of projects to improvethe quality facilitate communication undergraduates between and administra the - voicethe of undergraduate Rice the body, and we work to proactively ate The SA is Student Government student and every is amember! Welcome to Studentthe Association (SA)! We are Rice’s Undergradu - Student Association (SA) check ‘em out. You can read about of all at them http://studentactivities.rice.edu club. Clubs and are activities great ways to people, new meet and you might enjoy actually you time the spend, so like there? Just find acouple peoplewhoof share your interest, thenand follow instructions online to start your new outdoors club, to religious organizations, to almost anything that else you of. can think Don’t anything see that you as your conscience dictates. There’sfrom everything club (basketball, sports Ultimate waterfrisbee, polo, etc.) the to (“clubs” activities in luck. has varietyof Rice awide extracurricular to layperson) the that you may or may not pursue, team areranked baseball great, but what Ireally came activities.” to for Rice was extracurricular the Well tiger, you’re Now that you’re here, all first the thing Ibet you’resaying to yourself is: the world-class“Gee, academics and top- Getting Involved Thresher holds unique the distinction on of cam only the - being extracurricular http://rpc.rice.edu RPC events! RPC Representativebe keeping is Sofi whowill youHebert, up dateto withthe many from each college, as well as a number of New Student Representatives. This year’s Jones or ifit’s for time Early 80s.The RPC has weekly meetings and includes representatives great you’re when wondering Ninjas the whether andisweekend, this party Schoolgirls publishes a calendar of publicthe all andevents parties other on social campus. This is formalsthe to TGs and study breaks. Aquite active group, maintains RPCalso the and RPC is organization the that puts at activities onfun the Bike all Rice, from and Beer Rice ProgramRice Council is always looking to people new . gs are agreat opportu- The Rice Standard O-Week While the Thresher is Rice’s weekly student newspaper, the Standard is Rice’s daily stu- dent magazine. It was founded in February 2007 to provide a new venue for the thoughts and ideas of Rice University students. The Standard was founded to publish in-depth content that the Thresher could not, specifically by providing a medium for students to
express complex political, social, and cultural ideas and positions in the form of short Jones College essays. In 2009, to cut back on printing costs (and to save the environment), the Stan- dard elected to move online and expand both its reach and its range of content. Every day their website features new articles, photographs, poems, blog posts, and essays. Be sure to subscribe or check out their website to read about the passions of the your fellow students.
The Rice Experience http://www.ricestandard.org The Rice Student Volunteer Program The Rice Student Volunteer Program satisfies all of our social consciences at Rice by giving us the opportunity to volunteer with groups all across Houston. RSVP functions as a programming board that organizes cam- Academics pus-wide education awareness and presents service opportunities to the Rice community. RSVP sponsors volunteer activities and organizes ser- vice-oriented trips every year.
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KTRU, Rice’s Student Radio The subject of the largest student movement in recent Rice history, KTRU is Rice’s student-operated radio station. Known all across Houston for its eclectic mix of mu- Wellness & sic, KTRU strives to bring progressive, eclectic, and under-exposed music to students Diversity at Rice and the entire Houston community. KTRU also brings bands to play at Rice and hosts major music festivals each year. Most of the DJs are undergraduates. If you’re interested in DJing or getting involved in any other department at the station, contact the current station manager. KTRU also broadcasts Rice sporting events. For more information, including contact info, check out the radio at 90.1 HDZ or via webcast at the link below. Student Life http://www.ktru.org
Houston and Beyond The Campanile The Campanile is Rice’s annual yearbook. Unlike in high school where you had to buy your yearbook every year, at Rice you get one for free, courtesy of your blanket tax money (the few dollars in your tuition that goes towards student organizations like the ones on these pages). The Campanile has positions for college editors, gen- eral editors, photographers, and many other roles. If you are at all interested in pho- tojournalism, even if you’ve never done anything like it before, you should consider working on the Campanile. Look out for more information from the Jones Campa- nile representative, Ellie Weeks. 97 http://www.ricecampanile.com 98 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 http://studentactivities.rice.edu/leadership details.) gram held on campus Emerging spring the inthe Forum. Leaders called Checkout http://firstyear.rice.edu more for You fall. the contact can also [email protected] with any questions. (There a also is one-day leadership pro- Honor University Council/ (U-Court) Court Leadership Rice http://sjp.rice.edu/ucourt http://honor.rice.edu out Honor the page Academics inthe of Code book. this section representative is Monica Barrera. For more information about Honor the and sure Council be Honor to check Code, or ombudsmen (advocates). This year, Jones’s HonorCouncil representative is LelogeaisIzzie and Jones’s U-Court entirelyposed of students, primarily undergraduates, giving ample opportunity for involvement either as members integrity,academic of student spectrum of handles code full the conduct U-Court violations. are bodies com Both - tion over most non-criminal offenses related to students Rice.of the While HonorCouncil handles only matters of Thetwo student bodies Rice,the at judicial HonorCouncil and University haveCourt (U-Court), - jurisdic primary http://leadership.rice.edu out for applications later fall. inthe run a summer internship/leadership also They the programSummercalled Mentorship (SME)—look Experience opportunities for students those displaying highest the capacity and strongest ambition for significant leadership. portunities to undergraduates discipline from with additional every world.”the Leadership provides Rice leadership development op- ebron’s words, “equips our students...to make adistinctive impact in endeavor and to contribute to an education that, inPresident- Le ented students Rice for leadership of human across spectrum the sion for Century, Second the Leadership aims Rice to prepare- tal providing opportunities to lead.Consistent with university’s the Vi- ing motivations their to lead,developing capacity their to lead,and Leadership exists Rice to prepare students for leadership by enhanc- Still can’tStill find one? Just somefriends get together and create your own! http://studentactivities.rice.edu/clubs webpages, visit: anyone can join. For acomplete listing of clubs the and some of their There is an amazing variety of 200-some clubs campustheRice on that Impact Retreat Rice as tips for succeedingat as aleader Rice. Applications are available online in The workshops aretailored to includepersonal leadership as experiences well participate inworkshops that are facilitated peer by junior and senior students. University and greater community. Throughoutthe weekend,the students ment. The retreat provides studentsthe canbetterwith training they serve so leadershiptheir potential challenging, and inafocused, supportive environ- developweekend they inwhich leadership their experience and skills realize fice of Student Activities. It aims giveto freshmen sophomoreand students a Impact is an Rice annual leadership retreat inJanuary sponsored by Of- the College Theatre and Musicals One of the best things about theater at Rice is that it’s easy to do anything O-Week you want. Want to direct? Be a stage manager? Write a play? Play in the pit? Work on the crew? Just act? You can. Everyone’s always looking for someone to do everything that goes into a show.
Each college has its own theater program. Some colleges put on more Jones College shows than others, but each semester, there could be anywhere from 3-5 shows going on. Anyone can audition and/or volunteer to be involved. For those who prefer to participate in theater that’s a bit more profes- sional, there’s the Rice Players, which is also student-run.
Each year, Jonesians are part of amazing theater productions. A few years The Rice Experience ago, Jones put on RENT with Martel, Duncan, and McMurtry, and in 2010 all of the North Colleges jointly put on Wild Party. Jonesians have a proud history of being well represented in the cast and crews of many productions and taking home quite a few Sammy’s, the awards presented every year for college shows. Working at Rice Many students at Rice seek employment during the school year in addition to pursuing their academic career. There Academics are many job opportunities for Rice students on campus (e.g. library assistant, grader, research with a professor, swim or fitness instructor, intramural sports official) as well as off campus in the Medical Center and Rice Village. If you find a job listed online that you are interested in, contact the employer or department you are interested in working for. They will direct you to complete a Student Personnel Action Form, which you will have to turn in at the Student
Financial Services office in the Allen Center. You will then be approved either for Rice Work or for Federal Work- University Resources Study. If you are paid through Rice Work, the university pays you directly; if you are paid through Work-Study, the Federal Government pays you. Either way, you win. The best way to start is by searching for jobs online. Good luck with the job hunt! http://jobs.financialaid.rice.edu http://ccrd.rice.edu/opportunities Wellness & First Year Programs (FYP) Diversity new students and their family members to Rice University by providing resources, support, and programming The Office of First Year Programs is dedicated to supporting the successful orientation and transition of all during their first year and beyond. program that allows students to get acclimated to campus in intellectual, social, and individualized aspects of Student Life Most students and families will first interact with our office through O-Week, Rice’s week-long orientation- tunity to meet with distinguished faculty, identify staff that will help students navigate their journeys at Rice, Rice. O-Week is the first introduction to the unique residential college system, but also allows for the oppor and time to prepare for the academic rigor of the university. Houston and Beyond
110. It will allow them to discover more about themselves and the resources available at Rice to help them in During the fall and spring semesters, freshmen will also be able to take part in a truly unique course—UNIV teams of experienced upperclassmen students and professional staff members. the academic, career, leadership, and social exploration they can experience in college. UNIV 110 is taught by Additional opportunities designed to help new students take advantage of their time at Rice include the Com-
- sitionmon Reading to life at Program Rice. and Convocation, the Emerging Leaders Forum, and First Year Fridays. We are also developing new and exciting ways to support first generation college students and their families as they tran 99
To learn more about First Year Programs and all that we offer, visit firstyear.rice.edu and stay connected with us on Facebook and Twitter. Welcome to Rice! 100 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Intramurals Intramural andClubSports and Mark Trainer. etc.), and at end the of year the college the with most the points wins President’s the Cup. year. In colleges the eachsport, finishingthe in top four places receivepoints points (4 for firstplace, 3second, for imaginable to compete against other the colleges all (and Graduate the Student Association) throughout whole the what people consider most the to important be of program. IMsports the aspect Jones fields teams all sports in from across campus can put together ateam to compete against other students. Rice however, sports, College are and college. are IMsports Regular where leagues you and your friends is free! is that part best everything there aplace for is also people have who never played before. sports The enough people around to find excellent competition. samethe At time, badminton. There are opportunities levels forparticipate to skill all and andketball flag to like football obscure innersports watertube polo and almost any you sport are looking for, from mainstream like sports - bas involved and expansive IMprograms for aschoolits size. You can find amazing things you can dofor your college. has Rice one of most the from other universities, ofteneventraveling for games and competitions.Club sports Rice include:at seasons. Aclub team sports is made up of students Rice from across campus and competes against teams There are manyalso opportunities participateto in sports at alittle more competitive level, often with longer • • • • • • • • • • • Jiu Jitsu Jiu Fencing Equestrian TeamDance Cycling Cricket Crew -Men’sBasketball Baseball Badminton Aikido There aretwo different typessports of IM Rice: at regular IM Getting involved inisIM sports one of most the helpful and • • • • • • • • • • • Tennis -Women’sSoccer -Men’sSoccer Sailing Rugby -Women’s Rugby -Men’s Quidditch Powderpuff en’s - WomLacrosse - -Men’sLacrosse Karate What you can do tions, to feel either to free talk of Jones the reps, sports Wally Lang classmen, relieve stress, and exercise. If you ever have any ques- background,letic intramural are sports agreat way to upper meet tosports follow throughout year. the Regardless of your prior ath- puffbeginning directly afterfootball O-Week, with plenty ofother year offright, there freshmanareboth flag football and powder come out and play. That means EVERYONE. In order to start your standings. If we’re going toyear, this win we must get people to and,sports, of course, always finishes thenear top President’s Cup As you Jones can well expect, is awesome at intramural • • • • • • • Wrestling Women’s Water Polo - Water Polo -Men’s en’s Volleyball - Wom Volleyball -Men’s Women’s Ultimate - Frisbee Men’s Ultimate - Frisbee - An “Ultimate”An catch - - Varsity Sports O-Week One thing that sets Rice apart from many other institu- tions and places us in an elite group of universities is that we have a competitive Division I athletics program coupled with outstanding academics. As of right now, we have 12 men’s
sports, and a corresponding 12 women’s sports: Jones College
Men’s sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field Women’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball Baseball is Rice’s best sport
The Rice Experience Though one of the smallest Division I schools in the nation, Rice continues to perform on the same level as top athletic institutions. In the summer of 2003, the Rice baseball team won their first ever NCAA Champion- ship over the Stanford Cardinals. In 2007, Rice made another appearance in the College World Series and again in 2008! Most recently, highlights of the 2011-2012 year include Rice football beating Purdue—our first win against a Bowl Championship Series team since 2001—and baseball and swimming winning their conference championships. Many other sports won various accolades this past year, and it is evident that Rice is capable of competing with the best schools in the nation. Rice has many talented individual athletes as well; in June 2012, Rice track athlete Becky Academics Wade (Martel ‘12) competed in the finals of the 10K and the steeplechase in the U.S. Olympic Trials!
Rice students take great pride in the athletic programs, and some of the most popular events on campus are sports related. Whether at games or pep rallies, Rice students love to go out and support their peer student athletes. In fact, many athletic events give away free t-shirts, food, and vouchers to area restaurants. The athletes bring a unique dimension to Rice’s social atmosphere that would otherwise be sorely missed. Simply put, Rice loves athletics University Resources as much as any other university, and the students and student athletes exhibit this fact throughout the year.
Not an athlete, but interested in getting involved? Check out the Autry Army, a group of Rice students who regularly attend the men’s varsity basketball games to Wellness & cheer on our amazing owls. Diversity
Or learn more about Rice Athletics at: http://www.riceowls.com
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101 The Rice Athletics “R” Don’t be afraid to show some Rice spirit! 102 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Beer Bike The DayBig earlier thanto usual. bed Tomorrow day. is glory shaving legs, meditating, their and resting up for big the event. Everyone college inthe heads night, an aptly named Jones haircutting tradition. The bike teamscan probablybe found dye hair their and paint nails their green and in partake purple.also They Mullets at Mid- spreading mischief. It just might you. be you probably won’t or hear see rest them, assured that somewhere out there aJones force is throughing night the vigil to protect Jones and its precious water And balloons. although phase of open intercollege jack (prank) of Armies season. Jonesians foundcan be keep- Willy Week storedthen in safe areas to keep away them from minds devious, the destructive of other the extremely lame colleges. At hours all of night,the random Jonesians may found be balloons in incredible filling balloonsnumbers. These are appearing begin balloons bathrooms, inthe and of all Jones for becomes awater factory next the two weeks. balloon LOTS of trash cans. Those arewhere Jones storewill its stash of 15,000 so wateror packagesballoons. Small these of for ever-important the BIKE PRACTICE.same The applies here:even if you’veridden a never before,bike come out chuggers even best the had to outstart from square one. On sunny afternoons, assemblingbegin people will outside if you have lobotomized crochet been inafreak accident, come, please hang out, and chug. There are no excuses; North bathroom. Everyone is invited. Even ifyou don’t you think can doit, evenifyou you at stink think will it, even Youspeed? hear need only one response—For Love the of Jones! You may ask yourself, why is that person consuming obscene amounts of liquid at lightning firstday of O-Week.During lunch one of your fellow Jonesians demonstratewill a chug. Training for Love the of Jones make event, the and whole the year leading up to it, legendary. Bike (justof Beer pit the manual pages long), is several but here are afew details of what biker can leave pit. the This doesn’tarticle have enough room experience to explainfull the as eachbike comes inand must chug 24(or 12,for women) ounces of water before next the These bikers arejoined by a team of ten chuggers,who stand on a platform thenear bike pit iar with. It is, at its core, arelay raceof ten bikers on three teams: men, women, and alumni. Bike.It Beer is called 50 years later, event this lives on as richest the tradition at and Rice enduring the contest and of spirit. college rivalry control took place on campus the of University. Rice Nothing before like it seen had or everbeen since. More than is stuff the of legends. the waningIn weeks schoolthe of year,grueling a test endurance,of speed, and gag reflex college system, beganwith which amere three colleges and grewto become acornerstone of life. Rice second The The nightbefore the race, Jonesians pastof and present gatherfrom far andwide to The leadingBeer week Bike,called up to officially Willy begins the Week, main Later, to start get things seriousas will you of hear chilling the CHUGPRACTICE call echo from 2nd the Bike place takes onBeer aSaturday inMarch or early April, but it your really begins Bike. These areBeer wordsthat you may have heardbefore but are not famil- really The sawyear 1957 the creation twoof the of most venerable andlasting institutions Rice.at The first the is Balloon fight!!! Balloon people’s minds for jack (prank) trash Oh,cans. ideas. and collecting start they is are chosen, shirts printed, and gearsthe turning begin in darkthe corners of ofall Jones gears College up for shot their at glory. eternal Bike theme ABeer ofthan those biker or chugger. for and fun love the of Jones. There greateris no position of honor and respect and levelsRiders of come speeds skill all out regularly to bike with eachother and try. There’seven no to need a own bike—Jones will provide youwith one. Acouple of weeks before to race, the warm things up really begin as Training Bike for starts Beer during O-Week! It is Saturday. The time is now. Imagine Christmas, Chanukah, the fourth of July, a snow day, your birthday, and Mardi Gras all combined into one day. Everyone gets a wakeup call by 7:00 a.m. as people pound on doors and blare ridiculous music throughout Jones College. People roll out of bed and into their Beer Bike shirts and prepare for victory. Some partake in a frothy bowl of Beerios, the breakfast of champions. The first call to order is to load the O-Week incredible supply of water balloons onto gigantic flatbed trucks. Grand pictures of the entire college are taken from
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Jonesians prepare for Beer Bike and victory the roof as speeches and battle cries ring out. Once this is done, we all head for the parade route. Gear up. Move out. The Rice Experience Once we arrive at the parade route, backwards on the Inner Loop, people pile into the trucks to do battle with the ten lesser colleges. They charge at us in vain only to be destroyed in a hail of water balloons. Jones always cleans up in the parade since the other colleges’ supplies invariably dry up long before Jones is finished. The cheers begin to rise as we slowly make our way to the immortalized Beer Bike track. Each college assembles on the bleach- ers and awaits the run of their team at immortality.
The Race—and Victory Academics Before each of the alumni, women’s, and men’s races, each college lines up its team and does a few warm up laps and exercises. The starting chugger then makes the climb to the top of the Jones chug stand. As he/she stands, perched above awaiting the starting gun, he/she stares down the length of the chug can—the most sacred 24 or 12 ounces of liquid in all creation. He/she loosens the throat and brings the can to his/her University Resources lips, thirsty.
As the gun goes off, the chugger raises the can and sucks down the liquid with lightning speed (the record is 1.7 seconds for anyone who wants to start practicing now), and the race begins. As the chugger finishes, the pit crew launches the bike out of the pit, and the biker is off, probably coming out of the first turn near or over 30 mph. As each biker crosses the final turn Wellness & back into the pit, another brave chugger steps up to the table to finish his/her chug. One after another, each biker Diversity makes his/her laps around the track and waits for the next chug to begin. As the tenth biker winds around the final stretch, the crowd begins to cheer even more loudly. They chant the biker’s name as he/she hurdles toward the finish line. Victory is ours! The race is over, and everyone breathes a sigh of relief.
When the results are announced, the winning team (that’s us) takes a triumphant victory lap around the track and then heads back to Jones. After changing clothes, we all sit down to a catered dinner and revel in the glory of an exhausting day. The race is over, but the celebrations will last long into the night and for years to come. 2001 Student Life and 2002 brought Jones a victory in both the men’s and women’s races. In 2005, we finished a close second in the women’s race but won the men’s race, resoundingly crushing every opponent and winning by over half a lap—a feat that we repeated in 2006. In 2011, we ended our dry spell with another male victory. This year, we will settle for nothing less than a sweep, or winning all three races. So when you get here, keep that day in mind. Think victory. Houston and Beyond And just remember that March isn’t that far away.
What Can You Do? The Jones Bike and Chug Teams are always in need of fresh tal- ent and enthusiasm! EVERYONE should come out and try both biking and chugging; many Jonesians who were sure they would be horrible end up being the fastest members of the team. Be on the lookout for practice times from your Bike and Chug Team captains as soon as the school year begins. It’s never too early to 103 start preparing for victory.
The 2012 winning Jones men’s and women’s teams 104 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Rice Speak Beer Bike –PositivelyBeer most the hyped event at Rice. Bakerfeast Baker 13–Agroup of uninhibited shaving cream-clad Backpage Court Autry festival held in Austin that in October is frequented by Austin –An annual City Limits outdoor, live music Associate –Afaculty, staff, or community member Archi Anderson Hall –Building known to swallow Archis. All-nighter –What place takes after procrastination ACL Academ Abercrombie 45-90-180 –Three big slabs graniteof displayedthe in etc.) prints on various plate glass windows. Gross. (or guys. Look don’t)za delivery for (rear, body their wanderers overworked wake, intheir especially piz- and 31st of eachmonth. Known to recruit hapless students around running campus on 26th, 13th, the ferred to as “Jungle the Gym” by opposing teams. Team. Air conditioning recently added, but re still - many students. Rice ple to get to know. 33. pg. See duties to include emulate trying Dr.- Stoll. peo Good college. iswho associated with Basically, aparticular and before an extension. got moved to Duncan Hall. Engineering as well,trical but lucked they out and buildingin this for days. It for used - to be Elec used night with a“friend.” engineering quad. Great place to go “star-gazing” at ;look forwardlook to. week before graduation.fnitely De something to old, invited juniors) attend costume this event the guys. and Baker Jones seniors (and lucky 21-year- to days the Jones when housed only girls and Baker, Leebron and Hutch). May funny. be actually enlightening to rest the of campus (i.e. at poking fun as aforum for what Thresher nator. doing knows who what; (n.)Marcel, Jones Coordi- Known to spendway much too “studio” inthe time souls to their Architecture the sell cally department. Free co oppo jor – See Austin –See City Limits. (‘ar.key) –Th –A f ee a ee – Humor page of Thresher the site of Engineering. – Shakespearean-themed event going back n arts, humanin arts, –HomeBasketball of Owls fighting the – Chemical Engineers tend –Chemical to disappear n ytime. os e crazyworkaholics- basi who t ences ma- sci ies, or social folkis funny think and that serves that serves –Big room in Butcher Lec Chem Hall that normally ac- Brochstein Blow-Off – (v.) to procrasti - Birthday Bash – All-day, outdoor held Fall party inthe Campanile Cabinet – The governing body of JonesCollege. Meetings Campus Bookstore Campus ChBE (Chubby) – ChBE Care Package –Two words parents don’t to remem seem - BioE Big –Math 121,and Three Physics 101,Chemistry 101. “Beyond theHedges” –The world outsidethe that hedges PongBeer –Popular game drinking involving ping-pong –Usually Golf Beer aFriday a BTJ commodates courses. big Puts chemistry someone to Major. nate you were akid. always wish you’d had when It’s birthday the you party painting, and pony rides. ting zoo, cotton candy, face- tions have- apet incuded GibbsMary Jones. Attrac - to celebrate birthday the of something other than PBL (problem-based learning). come on down. just want at food some study good the break beforehand, are other Wednesday held every night. If you like or this, Jones." a non-music major orchestra. er” overlooking Engineering the Also, Quad. that silly for with blanket name the the Also tax. for tow “bell the - ber enough (awordber of advice: make ‘em feel guilty). mark up merchandise by 3000%. Noble. NEVER LOSE ARECEIPT!Has known to been vert a good percentage agood vert of into them academs. students threeThe classes most aspiringscience and engineering Houston, since it’s “beyond hedges.” the all oblivious to newsworthy events world, inthe letalone surrounds university. the Most people at are Rice totally skill. atable,balls, cups, relentless and of trash-talking, loads entire campus Rice as acourse, and more beer. activity involving golf clubs, beer, beer,tennis balls, the you’llexperience everwant involved to be in. tions. Jones always biggest the wins. Also water balloon college,from as well every as GSA andthe alumni fac- Involves ten chuggers and ten bikers, men and women, struction ofstruction V2C. the next to RMC.Library the Thisthe firstis completed con- back entrancethe of Fondren ant building glass outside of party/ eventparty/ to starts get boring. Stands for to "Back – – A bioengineering major. Rarely, ifever, doing seen What Jonesians shout to other Jonesians when take their freshman their take year. known Also to con- –The annualwhich Rice youyearbook, pay Pavilion Chemical andChemical Biological Engineering – Owned and operated –Owned by & Barnes – - A gi f ernoon or Night College sleep faster than Valium, once the lights go out. Also The Engineering Quad – Site of 45-90-180. Cox, Ryon Lab, tends to have climate control problems (where are Duncan Hall, and Abercrombie buildings form the perim- those Electrical Engineers when you need them?). eter.
Chuy’s – Make your advisors take you here during O- Escort Service – Not that kind of escort service. When O-Week Week. See Creamy J. THE MAN took away all our parking at Jones, he decided CEVE (‘si.vee) – Civil and Environmental Engineer- to replace it with something infinitely better: an escort ser- ing major. An eclectic, cultish group of engineers vice in the form of van or golf cart hauling your lazy butt who will likely make the smallest engineering salary around at night.
when they graduate. Esperanza – Fall formal sponsored by the RPC. A Sadie Jones College Classical Studies – The study of the Greek and Roman language, literature, philosophy and history of antiq- uity. Produces exceptional individuals. Cobra – (v.) See picture to the right. Coffeehouse – Student-run coffee shop located inside
the student center. Bring your own cup and get 10¢ The Rice Experience off any brew. Quieter alternative to Willy’s Pub. Cohen House –Rice’s faculty club. Can’t get in without an invite from a prof. Employs many student waiters who seem to form a club of their own. College Night – Holi- day typically held Hawkins-type dance where the girls ask the guys. Suc- Academics one Friday night cess is determined largely by the Rice Ratio and the con- per semester with fidence of Rice women. themes to dress/ Extension – What you ask for if you fall asleep (read: go drink to. Each col- to the pub) in the middle of your all-nighter, or if you’re lege has its own on just too lazy to do the paper. Engineers need not apply. diferent dates. FE&P – Facilities, Engineering, and Planning. Often University Resources Commencement – Fancy term for Rice Graduation. seen riding around in utility carts or playing horseshoes Cottage Fries – Flattened tater tots that come with outside Martel. (mostly) everything at House of Pies. The preferred Fairy Fountain – The fountain between Jones and Brown. side dish choice of 9 out of 10 Jonesians. Ask for If you’ve got a birthday, you’re going in. cheese on top! Farnsworth Pavilion – Round room located in the Ley Stu- Cougar High – University of Houston. dent Center (in the RMC), across the hall from the info Wellness & Creamy J – Creamy Jalapeno: A Chuy’s specialty. It’s desk. Diversity not on the menu; you may have to ask for it yourself. Fester – To disregard your personal hygienic responsibili- No one can eat just one Creamy J-soaked chip. You ties. To do something completely unproductive without will find this at plenty of study breaks. concern for sleep, studying, or one’s personal well-being Dead Days – Not even an entire week. The four days in the grand scheme of things, i.e. playing Halo alone, they give us between the last day of classes and the watching infomercials, or playing online poker. first day of scheduled finals. Fiesta – the best discount grocery in town. Good produce, beer selection, and fake Tommy Hilfiger shirts. Desperanza – see Esperanza. Student Life Diff-E – Short for “differential equations.” If you’re in Fondren – The it, don’t flaunt it. It’s nothing to be proud of. Rice Library. Domino’s – (713)523-7770; only ‘til 2 in the morning. Open 24-hours Duncan Hall – The engineering building on the North on weekdays Houston and Beyond side of the inner loop. If you think the outside looks for the conve- weird, try walking through it. nience of all Dr. Seuss - (n.) One of the most important child- pre-meds. hood authors of our generation. Known to also have Founder’s Court penned political cartoons. – Great grassy Eight a.m.s – Are you nuts? This ain’t high school. field in front Avoid them if you can; my condolences if you can’t. of the Sallypo- Elec – An Electrical Engineering major. Known as rt. Frequently EEs or double Es at other universities. Remember houses a great tent when the university wants to make kids, you can’t spell geek without EE. Then again, some money. They will give you all cake! 105 you can’t spell O-Week without EE either. Engineer – General term for a science or engineer- ing major (used to be called “S.E.s”). Opposite of an academ. Most likely to get jobs when they graduate. 106 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Honor Code Honor Herzstein Hall – Home of HZAMP the Hedge-jumping Hedges Heaven and Hell Hardcore Hard Men, Fast Women H&D GraduateGSA –see Student Association. Grand Hall Graduate Student Association Carts Golf Giggle Gang Giggle Galleria Wall Frog Freshman Fifteen matter at Rice. take-home and unproctored exams/finals.Serious cool. least one class. Sit at top, the it’s really hiz-amp), where you’ll probably have at (Herzstein Ampitheatre, pronounced ous shoulder result. injurywill to-grass, not other the way around;- seri word of advice: always jump pavement- over hedges the inasingle-bound. A consistingin Quad, sport the of leaping hedge-jumping.See of world. the found Also Quad. inthe university,the protecting us from rest the tively. Now an annual Jones private party. South and testoterone-exclusive 3rd South, respec- powder puff. goal. To out. go all Usage: She’s hardcore about everything we do.everything value ifyou break anything inyour room. monopoly that charges you ten market times the pictures bridal seeing over all taken being campus. random people for weddings and to such. used Get events.wide The StudentCenter also rents it out to purchase with Tetra Points, and any other campus- hosts guest lecturers, lunch buffetsthat youcan teams. hatedas GSA.Generally the by college all sports of students grad the of university. the known Also t-shirts tot-shirts pay for your fees. legal campus. not Do unlessyou take plan on printing humans to hear. for high too inafrequency occurs dialogue their entirely through highpitched Most squeaks. of the Westheimerthe exit and turn left. to 610 North. Sit in tra credit cards eagerly accepted. Directions: 59South major department stores and major All an icerink. the holes.the that makes frog noises ifyou your run fingers over Freshman Fifty. and under-exercising. 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A wall on– Awall entrance the to Anderson Hall – To extremely be seriousabout asingle Golf Carts that Carts – Golf to people use get around – Big room RMC inthe that typically –What allows us to have – Agroup of communicate girls who – – Once estrogen-exclusive 4th – Consequence of over-eating Formerly competitive ffc for 20 minutes, take then – Jones men and women, in – Governing body Knuckle Knuckle JIBA –Traditional Jones cheer, College meaning “Jones Is Jack aprank –Pulling on another college. Ask what aqual- Ironman/Ironwoman chugs – One both who and bikes at –Somewhat circularInner road that Loop through passes Houston –Houston’s Chronicle daily newspaper. Brought House of Pies -Amajor- spot special run all-night food Hook up Hook Honor –The protector/enforcer Council Rice’sof Honor the RMCthe than not. and KTRU). Big politico hangout. More likely called to be student organizational office the SA,RPC, (e.g. Thresher, parties. like LAN ciation: JYE-BUH, ass” in less “bad used circumstances, Ass!!”Bad Pronounced GEEE-BUH. Alternate prounun- ity jack is. Bike. Beer gocally wrong the direction. to spot Easy touristsCourt. here, and drunks typi as- they around,1.4 miles ifyou include Shepherd and Founder’s er along road. this Popular path; jogging approximately campus. Shuttle buses us take from one stop to anoth - overcome “hedged-in.” being News, USAToday, and New the York Times. First step to to commons the daily alongMorning with Dallas the responsible for nickname the “House of Guys.” orparties during study breaks. The other major clientele is the middle isthe in often night of types Rice full of after izing inpies, omelets, This food. place and (mmm)fried to well, you know...you judge. the be usually refers to interpersonal relations from smooching tions of and Honor alleged trials violations. Code This studentCode. board is responsible for investigaall -
– – At can Rice, this mean avarietyof things, but The outdoorporches that connect JonesCentral RMC that houses blanket-tax the Center Student Ley plus, but you’re not. man it could mean three hours of A- English. If you are an upperclass- littlelab course. very Often speaks guide through that time-consuming Labbie line at 90.1HDZ! bumper stickers. Listen to on them - events, and litter campus with their never heard before, some sports Rice musiceclectic which you’ve likely radiostation.up run serve They KTRU (‘kay.troo) – Rice’s student- to Jones North and South. –Fearless older student –Part of the Lovett Hall – Administration building containing the MOB – see Marching Owl Band. Sallyport. Makes up the east side of the Academic Montrose – Artsy, bohemian area based around the inter- Quad. section of Montrose and Wesheimer. Known for coffee-
LPAP (‘el.pap) – It’s not anything like it sounds. The shops, antique stores, and nightclubs. The center of the O-Week Lifetime Physical Activity Program (LPAP) consists of gay district in Houston. classes such as disk golf, walk/jog/run, and interme- Mudd Lab – Computer lab located between Hamman Hall diate basketball. You must take one semester of this and Ryon Lab that is open 24/7. Place to go or call when type of course in order to graduate. you’re having computing problems. Contains PCs, Macs,
Make-up – (1) Something Rice women give up on after and UNIX workstations to fulfill all your computing de- Jones College about a week. (2) Something you’re not likely to get sires. when you screw up royally on a test. Night of Decadence – Typically held the Friday closest to Man, the – (n.) Any repressive force that attempts to Halloween, this party thrown by Wiess was once listed in squelch the spirit of Rice’s student population. At one Playboy as one of the top ten college parties. “The Man” time or another “the man” has been the board of trust- intervened and now it’s a little toned down, but a great
ees, Leebron, Hutch, the Registrar, the campus book- party, nonetheless. Also known as NOD. The Rice Experience store…the list goes on. OC – Off-campus (confusing, we know). Rice’s answer to its Manastud – Managerial Studies major – don’t be fooled. housing shortage. Each college typically bumps one of its Marching Owl Band – Perform at halfime of Rice classes OC to make room for incoming freshmen. Most home football games. Anyone who plays any instru- Jonesians volunteer to move off their junior year in hopes ment can join. Also known as the MOB. of getting a better room on campus for their senior year. Martel Dorm – Our neighbor on the North Side of OEDK (‘oh.dek, or O-E-D-K) – Oshman Engineering De- campus. Still not a college. sign Kitchen. Used to actually be a kitchen. Now it’s not. Masters – Faculty members who are chosen to reside Orgo – Chem 211-212, Organic Chemistry. Required for Academics with a college for five years. Ours are Michel and Mel- all chemists, biologists, pre-meds, and masochists. Causes anie Achard. Have tons of good advice to share and, many to change majors. most of all, lots of college spirit. They will try to help Owls – Visiting high school seniors who have been accepted you when you get in trouble.
Matriculation – Opposite of graduation. Involves University Resources walking through the Sallyport into the quad as a sym- bolic act of being integrated into the university. MSCI (‘mis.key) – Materials Science and Engineering .major. Few known members. No ofense, Dr. Barrera Mech-E – Mechanical Engineering major. Mecom Fountain – Located at the intersection of Main
and Montrose. Expected birthday surprise for those Wellness & Diversity who turn 21. Featured in the Charlie Sheen movie “The Chase.” Media Center – Located near entrance 8, across the street from RUPD. Shows interesting schedule of classic, foreign, and artistic films. Every once in a while, you can preview blockbuster hits. to Rice. Most come during Owl Days, an event organized Meet Sheet – Newcomers Guide published every fall by the admissions office in April. Some upperclassmen containing pictures, names, college, and interests of like them. Student Life incoming freshman and transfer students. Great way Papa John’s – Look in the yellow pages for their free small to search for a blind date for Screw Yer Roommate. pizza coupon. (713) 432-PAPA.
Afectionately known as “Meat Sheet.” Note: if you PDR – Private dining room off the Jones commons. See Houston and Beyond have a bad picture, you will be incessantly mocked for Michelle Bennack to reserve. your remaining time at Rice and you will never get a Pledge – “On my honor, I have neither given nor received date for Screw Yer Roommate…ever. any unauthorized aid on this homework/quiz/exam.” Might as well memorize it now. Prospies – Prospective high school students who come to check out Rice before they apply. Pub – Willy’s Pub. Undergraduate student tavern located in the basement of the RMC. Place to be on Thursday night. Also a nice place to chill on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It was much cooler before it was burned down by a disgruntled student in 1995. 107 108 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Rice MemorialRice Center – Rice’s student center. Houses Team Dance Rice –Scantily clad dancers that liven up Theatre Dance known –Also Rice as RDT, it’s- mod the Recharge-U The real worldThe –Amythicalreal place outside (such Rice HallRayzor –Building that houses foreign language R.A. Pub, Bookstore, the Recharge U, Student Ley the - Cen gamesbasketball with patented their “tea tray” dance. the worldthe is flatbeyond the hedges; you fall off. nior inasuit Actually, on way the to Career Services. daily inthe denced newspaper. If interested,- ask ase ed in the RMC. inthe ed them arethem harder to come by than tickets to Beatles. the bizarre names and great choreography. Tickets for danceern company at Rice. They put on showswith as Houston, 4 the classes and departments. South, respectively. They are awesome. lison and Ian, live on first the floors of Jones and North liveswho inaresidential- Al Linda, college. R.A.s Our Brochstein. We have alot of Quads. RMC the behind Quad, and Central Orthe Quad. Academic Not Quad. with Jones the confused to be well as hedge-jumping. known Also as Mainthe or dious people. Great venue for golf and Frisbee beer as ing lectured here, inaddition to numerous other stu- - classes be actual building. to Onnicedays,see expect son Halls, as well as Fondren and Library Physics the – Resident Associate. or Afaculty staff member – The on-campus convenience store locat- th largest city nation), inthe - as evi Sewall, and Ander Sewall, by Lovett, Rayzor, grassy area enclosed Quad up). (orthem mess ‘em a semester to raise You’ve got still half hence name. the grades. around Halloween, Typically given out midterm students of fall their fice informing new by Registrar’s the of- provided – Service Pumpkin Grades Large, – Large, - ROPE ROPE Room Draw –(Not-so) complicated process inwhich RMC Volunteer Student Rice Program Rice Ratio –Student-run Program Council Rice organization that PlayersRice Sallyport SAC StudentSA –see Association . homeRyon –Spectacular to Engineering Civil stu Lab - Rustication Volunteer Student Rice RSVP –see Program . Program Council Rice RPC –see the draw.the typically guaranteed housing and avoid so luck the of rooms at eachcollege are distributed. Freshmen are RSVP. projects throughoutservice Houston. known Also as zation that puts students Rice intouch with community men. to closer 1eachyear,Gets usually with slightly more RPC. speakers, movies, concerts, etc. Widely known as the plans campus-wide events such as formals, parties, lege. Usually well worth ticket the price. Only campus theatre group not associated with acol- trayal, and warfare –most of is which not script. inthe perament, adeptly portraying comedy, tragedy,- be sex, ter, and many other organizational offices. ter, Memorial Rice the Chapel, Coffeehouse, copy cen- for amongst visiting Owls other things. admissionsthe o programmingtheir needs. Mech-Es lab space, need who and for Comp/Elec peeps stuff. hasAlso a crane!frickin huge Plays host the to dents of abunch full of machines cool and concrete and Not thing. agood barred from attending campus events other than class. floods. climbing equipment. have They canoes forwhen it tion. You can borrow some of excellent their camping/ magazine for alums and parents. out of following Quad the graduation. known Also as a during Quad the Matriculation and for seniors to walk Tradition is for students new through to walk it into –Student Admissions Council. Coordinates with Rice Memorial Rice Center –see . – Short for Outdoor Rice Programs and Educa- -Big archway of middle inthe Lovett Hall. –As ratio inthe of women to men at Rice. –Discipline option astudent inwhich is – Theatretroupe known for tem- an artful ffce to provide campus tours and hosts – Student-run organi- . Sammy – Very popular name at Rice. 1) Sammy the affiliated with the Thresher; supposed to be veryf o ensive Owl, our mascot. 2) Sammy’s, the overpriced eating and of a highly sexual/embarassing nature. establishment in the RMC. Tool – No, not the handy little kit your parents are gonna Screw Yer Roommate – Annual RPC event in which send you away with, but a person of the “less cool” per- O-Week -people set up their roommates on blind dates, ofen suasion. Someone who has achieved a new level of dork thinking of creative ways for them to meet. dom…after all, Rice students do tend to be overachievers Shakira – A campus-wide celebrity who works the even in their frequent lapses into lameness. Don’t worry, late night shift at Dominos. Her pizzas are mouth- you’ll know them when you see them. watering and always satisfy that 2 a.m. hunger. Turrell Skyspace- a sublime experiential space that was do- Shepherd School – Rice’s music school located all nated and built at Rice in 2012. Playing every day at dawn Jones College and dusk, the exhibit is one not to be missed. Valhalla – Pub located under Old Chem Lec. Frequented by grad students, but slowly becoming popular among segments of undergrads. Why? Cheap beer (85 cent Shiners and Lone Star) and a nice place to spend the af- The Rice Experience ternoon. Value Village – Except for the fact that it is filthy and gross, an excellent thrift store. Great place to go to get costumes for college night, themed events, etc. V2C – President Leebron’s Vision for the 2nd Century of Rice. Involved construction of new facilities around campus and the creation of two more residential colleges
the way across campus, near the stadium. Worth (Duncan and McMurtry). Academics the walk to hear performances. The Village – A rather yuppie-oriented shopping area lo- SMR – Student Maintenance Representative. Basi- cated close to the Rice campus. Has all the required stores cally, give this person a call if you want to rearrange (i.e. Gap, Express, Banana Republic) and also has great your room, report any unwelcome guests (e.g. ants, places to eat/get a haircut/get your car fixed/drink.
roaches, or roommate’s signifcant other), or if you Virgin’s Walk – Straight and narrow path that leads all other University Resources have any problems with your room. colleges to the wonderful world of Jones. Myth has it that Steam Tunnels – System of underground tunnels if you can knock out all the lights along this path, you’ll connecting all the buildings at Rice. Former Rice get lucky that night….or you could break a couple of toes. tradition to go “steam-tunneling,” but they have This path was demolished to make way for the two new long-since been welded shut (see Rustication). colleges McMurtry and Duncan, now exists in a modified Student Association - Governing body of the un- form from the inner loop to Jones. dergraduate students of the university. Consists of Westheimer – Street north of campus that showcases a lot Wellness & elected officials and senators from each of the eleven of interesting places/people to see. Has a really stellar arts Diversity colleges. Think student council. Known as the SA. festival in late spring. Study Break – A good thing to have when you are William Rice’s Marsh – A play on the name of our founder working madly on your latest paper/problem set or to express what happens to the campus whenever it rains. when you’re about to head off to the pub. Can be Bring a canoe or water skis if you have them. university-wide, college-wide, or even a spontane- Willy Week – The week before Beer Bike. Characterized ous trip (ooh sponta- by balloon filling, balloon throwing, jacks, and general neity!) to TC! mayhem. Along with O-Week, one of the top two most Student Life Taco Cabana (TC) anticipated weeks of the whole year. – Favorite 24-hour Willy’s Statue – Located in the middle of the Quad. Mexican joint known Willy’s ashes are inside, creating a myth which claims for tortillas and que- Rice as the largest cemetery in the state of Texas. How- Houston and Beyond so. See Study Break. ever, the Winter 2006 issue of Sallyport says Rice is “not Target (tar.zhey’) – A a true cemetery.” wonderful place for Woozie - 1. (n.) One who does not manscape 2. loser; all your college needs. i.e., scrub. If you can’t find it at Y’all – you all, all of you. Abbreviation that most of y’all Target, you probably will end up saying, despite what you may believe. For don’t need it. those of you from the North, resist to the end. The Thresher – The Yee – Exclamation that needs no definition. You’ll learn Rice student-run newspaper that provides us with when the time is right. all the important news on campus, a little humor, 109 and the opinions of about four people. TheThrasher – The April Fool’s newspaper in no way 110 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 O-Week
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Houston and Beyond 111 112 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 can walk therecan walk from campus! bestpart? The Youcanthis all forfreeget with yourRice ID, and you closely,very you can evenspot couple typical Rice the holding hands. Grande Rio the leopard frog and Komodo the dragon, and ifyou look Within distance walking from Jones is Houston the Zoo. You can see Zoo Houston entertainment. ater. Theater theUnder Stars hoppingalso is with cultural high-class Wortham Center, and touring Broadway productions at The- Alley the Home of symphony the at Jones Hall, and opera ballet at the the Theater District Things toDoinHouston for games. the There are often nights Ricewhen students can get discount tickets and 2007Major champions, Soccer League Dynamo, the for soccer. Texans the baseball, for football,Aeros the for hockey, and 2006 the nation.in the We have Rockets the for basketball,Astros the for Houston is one of cities the with most the professional teams sports Professional Sports Teams Chapel, or Houston the Holocaust Museum. The is District Museum only one stop away the lighton rail! Museumthe of Medical History, Children’s the Museum (you must have achild with you to enter), Rothko the or check out Picassos, Warhols, and Magrittes at Menil the If you’re Collection. really adventurous, atrip to take paintingsthe Scrutinize of Van Matisse, Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, and at Degas Houston the Museum of Fine Arts, Take in dinosaurs, live butterflies, an IMAXflick, theand planetarium the at Houston Museum of Science.Natural the giganticthe (gigantic hill by Houston standards) infront of theater. the you’re feeling adverturous, check out Japanesethe Gardens or roll down lake, justthe ortrain, kiddie all the ride across street the from Jones. If catch ashow at Outdoor Miller the Theater, watch swans swimming on in Houston- Hermann Park. You can astroll take on many the trails, Just astone’s throw away from is Rice arguably nicest the public park Museum District Houston Parks Fun with Friends O-Week Bowling If you are a huge fan of bowling, you can’t miss Houston’s most es- tablished bowling club—Palace Bowling Lanes. It is located at 4191
Bellaire Blvd., which is only 5 minutes away from campus. This place Jones College boasts 44 lanes of fun!
The Rice Experience Ice Skating Beat the heat of Houston’s 90+ degree weather at a nearby ice skat- ing rink. The Polar Ice Rink is conveniently located in the center of the Galleria Mall. Located slightly further from campus, the Sharp- stown Ice Rink provides a more cost effective ice skating option. Academics University Resources Wellness & Diversity
Karaoke is a great way to let loose andKaraoke sing your favorite songs with friends. Whether you relive your childhood by singing the tunes of the Backstreet Boys or by serenading a loved one with KC and JoJo, singing in public is always a Life Student good idea. In Houston, there are several karaoke bars in- cluding Cash Box, Yes KTV (Chinese style), and Spotlight Karaoke.
Concert Venues Houston and Beyond Houston is a hot spot for touring bands ranging from Girl Talk to Cold- play to Britney Spears. There are numerous venues hosting concerts pretty much every day of the week. Some of the most popular venues are: Toyota Center, Warehouse Live, Numbers, Meridian, the Woodlands Pavilion, Fitzgerald’s, and Reliant Park. 113 114 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Big Bend NationalBig Bend Park on Street Bourbon sometime before you graduate! Finally, New Orleans, Louisianna, is about five hourseast the to of Houston,so make sure to plantrip a to Mardi Gras there, don’t forget Alamo! the and shopping center built around ariver with plenty of authentic Mexican shops, performers and While food. you’re San Antonio, only three hours west of campus, is a great road trip destination with River Walk, an outdoor restaurant Austin City Limits), or you could just head four hours northto check out Dallas. of You fun. could to head Sixth Street in Austin, live the music capital of world the (annual host of music the festival If you have weekend, afree findcarload a friends of and head to one of Houston’s neighboring cities for a weekend Nearby Cities weekend trip (about ten hours’ drive) but distance for is perfect the afour-day weekend or spring break. long stretch of Grande, Rio the park the is great for lots of backpacking, hiking, and camping. It isfar too away for a Texas is home to one of America’s biggest parks,National Big Bend Park. inWest Located Texas and encompassing a Galveston Island Road Trips beach, making visitsbeach, abit easier! ton; it city lacks fun the atmosphere, but you can drive your car onto the is anotherSurfside Beach great option, about south 30miles of Galves- around Strand, the or awesome the water park at Schlitterbahn! visitRice. Go aquarium the at Moody Gardens, historical the district are alot still of things to fun doon island this about an hour away from Although at beach the Galveston may not as pretty be asthere Cancun, the Rice Outdoors Rice the CenterCenter. Rec inthe River. Keep inmind that you can rent camping equipment through a long weekend of camping, full and hiking, tubing down Frio the Garner is quite a drive (about five hours), but it is 100% worth it for cess (our bi-annual four-day weekends). inConcan, Located TX, Garner State Park is an excellent destination for Fall or Spring- Re Garner State Park Shopping in Houston O-Week Rice Village Within walking distance of campus (unless it’s 100 degrees) are several blocks packed with shops, restaurants, bars, drugstores, and very little parking. Some of the more popular stores include Urban Outfitters, The Jones College Gap, Victoria’s Secret, CVS, FedEx, Kinko’s, and AT&T Wireless.
In the village you can also find some diverse restaurants, ice cream shops, hair and nail salons, dry cleaners, and just about anything else you could possibly need. On Friday and Saturday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30
The Rice Experience a.m., a Rice shuttle runs from the inner loop to the Rice Village every 15 minutes, so you have no excuses not to get off-campus and go check it out with some friends. The Galleria The Galleria, the biggest mall in Houston, is about ten minutes’ drive from cam- pus. This mall is complete with all of your favorite typical mall stores, as well as Academics more high-end designer shops than you could only dream of naming. The Galleria also houses a full-size ice skating rink in the middle of the food court—the perfect shopping break.
Montrose Area University Resources The Montrose area is the area surrounding Montrose Blvd. and Westheimer Road that is known for its coffee houses, bizarre resale shops, alternative clubs, and TONS of tattoo parlors. This area is also home to American Apparel, Buffalo Exchange, and other trendy boutiques. Be prepared to see all sorts of strangely atttired men and women walking the streets of this funky neighborhood just north of the Rice campus. Wellness & Super Target Diversity This store is sure to be your new best friend once you move in. If you need to buy anything in the first couple of weeks that you’re here, be sure to ask around for a ride, as Rice students will surely be making many “Target runs.” Other- wise, there are Rice Shuttles that will take you to Target and Fiesta (a nearby
grocery store) on Saturdays every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Life Student Other Useful Stores Value Village. This resale store on the corner of Bissonnet and Hillcroft (about 15 minutes away) is the best place to get your costume for the next themed party. From bright pink pants for the next 80s party to some classy leather vests for the next Western-themed party, you’re guaranteed to dress in style for less than ten bucks. Academy Sports. This is a good place to get athletic supplies for college and intramural sports (and water Houston and Beyond balloons for Beer Bike). H.E.B. There is an H.E.B. Supermarket at Buffalo Speedway and Bissonett; it has a wide selection of food for better prices than at most other places. Kroger. There are three Kroger stores located within ten minutes from campus, so you should be covered any time you need to run out and get groceries. Many of them are even open 24 hours! Get a Kroger Plus Card to save money on groceries and gasoline at Kroger and Shell stations! 115 116 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Banking inHouston banks, the fees the banks, can get alittle out of control. in Fondren and Memorial Library Rice inthe Center, and although youfor these use can transactions still with other distance)withinthem walking that you may want to check out. Keep in mind that bank has Chase ATMs on campus want to account open anew you when arrive here. Beloware some that banks are convenient to campus (many of Whether you have never openedaccount abank or your home is bank not convenient inHouston, many of you will When deciding to bank which use, keep some of questions these inmind: aBank Choosing Regions Bank Wells Fargo Wachovia ofBank America Bank Chase Bank • • • • • • Where are ATMs their located inHouston, and how many are there? Is located bank this inmany major cities that you may live inor travel to future? inthe longer astudent? What of types student accounts offer? do they whatAnd happens accountswiththese after you are no What is minimum the deposit? What are bank’s this monthly and annual fees? buy only what you can pay realistically for!) What of type accounts do you want? (checking, savings, credit, careful of be with credit all these; cards, and have card, fee a Chase of afew dollars you pay every will aservice Note that owns Bank Chase ATMs the on campus. Unless you time youtime withdraw money from one of ATMs. these Nearest Location 3272 Westheimer Road 6621 Fannin Street 5202 Kirby Drive 5214 Kirby Drive 6560 Fannin Street Chase ATM,Chase conveniently located RMC inthe (the student center). There also is one inside Fondren Library. (713) 523-4274 (713) 797-1851 (713) 807-0272 (713) 535-6500 (713) 795-7312 Phone Number Dining in Houston O-Week Cool fact of the day: Houston has the most restaurants per capita and the second most restaurants total (next to New York City) of any city in the country! Some helpful advice: on the weekends or when the servery isn’t open, GET OFF CAMPUS! Grab twenty or so of your closest friends (this is most convenient because not everyone has a car) and check out some of these cool places. Keep in mind that there are multiple locations of many chain restaurants; the ones indicated are likely the closest to campus. There’s not enough room in the book for all that Houston has to Jones College offer, but this is a good start!
Coordinators’ Picks: Vaughan: Torchy’s Tacos The Rice Experience Marcel: Local Foods Lillian: Little Jimmy’s Deli
All Natural Barnaby’s – 602 Fairview $ Cafe Express – Kirby by House of Pies $ Academics Hobbit Café – 2243 Richmond $ Whole Foods Market – Kirby @ Alabama $ Ziggy’s Health Grill – down Kirby, left on Alabama $ Local Foods – 2424 Dunstan $ University Resources Asian Delight They let regular people eat here too Chinese Cafe – 9252 Bellaire in the DIHO market $ Fu’s Garden – University @ Kirby $$ General Joe’s – on Kirby, near Mickey D’s $ Key: Hunan Express – 5825 Kirby $ $ / $$ / $$$ = cost
Hunan Village – 3301 Shepherd, North of 59 $ Wellness & Kim Son – Pierce/Gray exit off 59 $ underline = popular Diversity
favorites Student Life Student Barbeque Goode Company BBQ -5109 Kirby $$ Gatlin’s BBQ -1221 W 19th $$ Pappas Bar-B-Q -8777 South Main $$ Brisket Bar-B-Q -5208 Bissonnet $
Mmm, dumplings Brunch Houston and Beyond Lai Lai’s Dumpling House – in the DIHO Market $ Avalon Diner – 2417 Westheimer Road $ Les Givrals Cafe – 2704 Milam $ Benji’s – Kelvin in Village $$ Nippon – 4464 Montrose $$ Buffalo Grill – 3115 Bissonnet $ Oishii – 3764 Richmond $ Croissant-Brioche - Rice Blvd and Kelvin $ Patu – Rice Blvd. in the Village $$ Einstein Brothers Bagels – Kirby and Bissonnet $ Shanghai Cuisine – in Chinatown $ La Madeline – on Kirby in Rice Village $$ Shanghai River – on Westheimer near Kirby $ Le Peep – 6128 Village Parkway $$ 117 Thai Spice – in Rice Village $$ The Breakfast Klub – 3711 Travis Street $ Thai Village – in Rice Village $$ The French Bakery – Kelvin @ Bolsover in Village $ 118 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Whataburger –3712Shepherd Wendy’s –on Kirby near McDonald’s Smashburger –7811South Main St. McDonald’s –Kirby near Westpark –5712KirbyKirby Grill James Island Coney –Richmond &Shepherd Five Guys –8505Main St. Burger King –on Kirby, across from Mickey D’s Arby’s Burgers and Dogs Jimmy’sLittle Deli -3837Richmond Jimmy John’s –2401W. Holcombe Jason’s Village Deli –inRice on University Blvd. Hungry’s Bistro –on Blvd. Rice Brown BagDeli –2540Amherst, Village inRice Blimpie’s Antone’s SandwichesDeli Freebirds World Burrito –3745Greenbriar or 5600 Kirby near Village Rice –6600FanninChipotle (lightrail accessible!) Bodega’s Burritos Rice studentsRice get $1off at Freebirds! –9405Main, and down Shepherd A popular destination for students Rice –2424Dunstan St. –1200Binz –2246Holcombe Jimmy John’s is known for its speedy delivery speedy $ $ $ $$ $ $$ $ $$ $ $ $ $$ $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ Shiva’s –Times Blvd. Village inRice Italian Madras Pavillion –Kirby across from Taco Cabana –2510Richmond Grill Khyber Bombay Pizza –Metro Main St. stop Bombay Palace –Westheimer @Wesleyan Bombay –Richmond Brasserie Blvd. @Rice Indian Cuisine Spaghetti Warehouse –Commerce @Texas Prima Pasta –6811Kirby @Holcombe Prego’s Pie Pot Macaroni –on Grill Westheimer past Galleria the Fuzzy’s little –inthe center on Dunstan @Kirby Fred’s Italian –Holcombe Corner @Greenbriar Collina’s –Times Blvd. @Morningside Auntie Pasto’s Blvd. –5101Bellaire PueblolitoEl –1423Richmond Ave Torchy’s Tacos –2411Shepherd Taqueria Tapatia La –Richmond @Woodhead Taco –2555Kirby Milagro Taco –Kirby Cabana and Southwest Fwy Taco –Holcombe Bell near Greenbriar Ruchi’s –3102SShepherd Drive Mission Burrito –West Alabama off Kirby Mama Ninfa’s –Richmond @Kirby Pappasito’sLittle –Richmond @Kirby Tapatia La Mexicana –MontroseLa past Westheimer Jalicienese –down MontroseLa on left the Chuy’s Comida La –Westheimer near Kirby –Village Pkwy. Village in the –Westheimer almost to Montrose –1749Richmond Ave. Another Village Rice classic $$ $$$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $ $ $ $$ $ $ $$ $$ $$ $$ $ $ $ $ $$ $ $$ $$ $$ $ $$ $$ Special Occasions (or When Need Caffeine? the Parents are Paying) Agora – 1712 Westheimer $ America’s – Post Oak north of Galleria O-Week Amy’s Ice Cream – Greenbriar and Shepherd $ $$ Bookstop – Shepherd @ Alabama $ Brennan’s – 3300 Smith $$$ Brasil – Westheimer @ Dunstan $$ Carraba’s – 3115 Kirby $$ Dietrich Coffee – Westheimer @ Hazard $ Catalan – Washington @ T C Jester $$
Empire Cafe – also on Westheimer $$ Churrascos – 2055 Westheimer $$$ Jones College Mietje’s – 2470 Times in Rice Village $$ Damian’s – Smith @ Rosalie $$ PJ’s – on Montrose just before 59 $$ Feast – Westheimer @ Helena $$ Starbucks – on University in Rice Village $ Fogo de Chao (Brazilian Steakhouse) – 8250 Westheimer $$$ or on Kirby north of the Village Houston’s (American) – Kirby @ Westpark $$ Teahouse – 2089 Westheimer @ Shepherd $ La Griglia – on West Gray $$$
Toopees – 1830 Alabama $$ La Strada – across from Michaelangelo’s $$$ The Rice Experience Yogurtland – Westheimer @ Shepherd $ Michaelangelo’s – 307 Westheimer $$$ Miyako – 6345 Westheimer $$ Nelore Brazilian Steakhouse – 4412 Montrose $$ The Capitol Grille – on Westheimer past Galleria $$$ The Cheesecake Factory – in the Galleria $ Academics University Resources Houston will teach you to love ...also boba tea fro-yo (frozen yogurt) from places like Teahouse Old Faithful: Pizza It’s always fun to dress up and eat off-campus with friends California Pizza Kitchen – 1997 West Gray $$ Cici’s – Bissonnet outside 610 loop $ Supermarkets for Aspiring Chefs
Domino’s – 5733 Kirby, (713) 523-7770 $ Wellness &
Central Market – Westheimer @ Wesleyan $$ Diversity Double Dave’s – on Richmond (great buffet) $$ Fiesta Mart – Main St. $ Pizza Hut – 2400 Holcombe, (713) 664-1391 $ H.E.B. – Buffalo Speedway @ Bissonnet $ NY Pizzeria – Holcombe and Greenbriar $ Kroger – Main St. @ Kirby $ Papa John’s Pizza – Kirby @ Sunset, (713) 432-PAPA $ or Buffalo Speedway @ Westpark Dr. Star Pizza – 3700 Shepherd, (713) 523-0800 $$ Randall’s – Westheimer @ Shepherd $ Trader Joe’s – 2922 S Shepherd Dr $$ Life Student
Tasty Others Buffalo Wild Wings – Rice Village $ Khan’s Deli – in Rice Village, Boulevard Bistro $$ Niko Niko’s – 2520 Montrose $$ Todai – off Katy Freeway $$$ The classic food of college students Yildizlar – 3419 Kirby $$ Houston and Beyond Procrastination Station (Open 24/7) 59 Diner – on Greenbriar by Amy’s Ice Cream $ Charlie’s Coffee Shop – 1102 Westheimer $$ House of Pies – 3112 Kirby before Westheimer $ IHOP – 2412 Holcombe & 2808 Richmond & 59 $ Taco Cabana (see La Comida) $ 119 120 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 Places ofWorship is right for you. inclusive, and we recommend that coming when to you Rice attend towhich find community avarietyof services ing religion their at Rice. The list includes an address, phone number, and distancefrom Jones. This list is all not tate we this, have included anumber of houses of worship for students those would who like to continue practic- At Rice, students pride themselves accepting inbeing of avarietyof cultural and religious In beliefs. order to- facili 0.3 miles (713) 526-3809 1703 Bolsover St. dent Center Rice/TMC Catholic Stu- tion Catholic Student Associa- Campus Organization: Catholic 521-9687 (713) 667-4397or (713) pice Texas Medical Center 1905 Holcombe inHos - Insight Meditation 8.7 miles (713) 464-9421 2202 Pech Rd. Church LongSecond Hoa Buddist Buddhist (713) 668-2319 6218 Auden St. Church West University Baptist 1.3 miles (713) 529-4167 4100 Main St. Church South Main Baptist 0.7 miles 6530 Fannin St. Baptist Student Ministry Baptist (713) 529-1919 2419 Fannin St. FaithBahai OfHouston, Baha’i 2.5 miles (713) 654-8945 2119 Saint Emanuel St. Adventist Seventh-DayBerean Adventist 8.2 miles (713) 957-4608 2223 Wirtcrest Ln. Hindu Worship Society 7.0 miles (713) 721-0238 5571 Gasmer Dr. Kerala Hindu Society (713) 489-0358 TX Pearland, 17130 Mclean Sri Meenakshi Temple Hindu 1.9 miles (713) 528-6665 1805 W. Alabama St. Church St. Stephens Episcopal 1.9 miles (713) 741-5850 Center Religion206 ADBruce Episcopal Chaplaincy Episcopal 3.2 miles (713) 524-5557 2015 WGray St #D Room Reading Science Christian 3.2 miles (713) 222-2190 806 Main St. Mills Luanne Science Christian 2.2 miles (713) 667-9111 6800 Buffalo Speedway Church St.Vincent’s Catholic 1.7 miles (713) 526-3276 2140 Westheimer Rd. St.Anne’s Catholic Church (713) 694-3228 Houston, TX Street,910 Beckman Saints ChurchThe Latter of Day Mormon 2.9 miles (832) 668-1800 1320 Main St. Church First United Methodist (713) 528-6779 5501 Main St. St.Paul United Methodist Welsey Foundation Campus Organization: Methodist 0.6 miles (713)526-5731 5315 Main St. Church St. Matthew Lutheran Lutheran across street (713) 529-5771 1500 Sunset Blvd. Congregational Emanu El (713) 771-6221 5600 N.Braeswood Israel Congregational Beth Chabad Hillel, Lights inAction, Campus Organization: Jewish 14.7 miles (281) 568-7446 Rd. 9811 Sugar Howell Land Jehovah’s Witness Jehovah’s Witness (713)782-8250 Dr.1900 Bering Emerson Unitarian Church 0.7 miles (713) 526-5200 5200 Fannin St. First Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalists University Rice Chalice, Campus Organization: Unitarian Universalist 5.6 miles (713) 782-8948 Dr.825 Bering terian Church IndependentBethel Presby- 0.6 miles (713)620-6500 5300 Main St. First Presbyterian Church United Campus Ministry Campus Organization: Presbyterian 4.0 miles (713) 663-7550 10305 Main St. Houston Church Chinese 4.0 miles (713) 526-2561 1601 Sunset Blvd. Houston First Church- Christian Non-Denominational Muslim Student Association Campus Organization: Muslim Rice Perks O-Week
Passport to Houston Jones College Passport to Houston is a program designed to engage students with the city of Houston in order to develop students who are community ori- ented, socially engaged, and culturally aware. To achieve this goal, the Passport program provides free or discounted access to public transporta- tion and free or discounted admission to cultural arts venues such as free admission to the Houston Zoo, Museum of Fine Arts, and Museum of The Rice Experience Natural Sciences.
For more information about Passport to Houston, and to find out about upcoming events and other discounts, visit: http://passport.rice.edu
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Hedgehopper Card University Resources Whether you’re hungry on a Saturday night or craving a sweet treat, the Student Associa- tion’s Hedgehopper card is your solution for affordable eating and shopping in the Rice community. Every year, local businesses offer discounts exclusively to Rice, which are com- piled onto cards available to all Rice students, faculty, and staff. All you have to do is bring your Hedgehopper card and Rice ID to show to receive your discount. All new students will be receiving a Hedgehopper card during or shortly after O-Week. Wellness & Diversity If you need a replacement card, you can pick one up at the Info Desk at the RMC, or contact
the Student Association External Vice-President, Ravi Sheth, at [email protected]. Student Life Student For more information, as well as a map of participating businesses, go to: http://sa.rice.edu/hedgehopper
The Jones Culturals Houston and Beyond The culturals at Jones College offer fantastic opportunities for students to get off campus and experience the diverse range of cultural events around Houston. Our culturals this year are Bailey Flynn, Charlotte Larson, Daphne Chiao, and John Hagele. Past events include Rice Night at the Opera, the Houston Rodeo, discount Astros tickets, and more! Be on the lookout for emails with the chance for these tickets! 121 122 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 O-Week
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Houston and Beyond 123 124 124 Oh The Places You’ll GO-Week! 2013 us, and forming friendships with us. Y’all are best. the with youjourney guys! Thank you forbeing supportive of us, workingwithbeingwith silly us, To our fellow coordinators – We feel lucky so to have had opportunity the this to experience out of our mouths is “O-Week” and/or “sleep”. You guys are awesome. To our family and – Thanks, friends y’all, for putting other withwordupevery evenwhen us suchto be atreat. We really value your dedication to college the and university. the To our incredible advising team –You guys rock! Working with you and continue has will been lian’s jokes), for helpful the revisions, and for your dedication to entire this program. any of without this you guys. Thank you fortime (and HFFs putting - withLil up To and Ginny Landry Chris Johnson –We literally could not have done And we thank you for your already present enthusiasm! Ian and we Allison, are excited so to welcome you into Jones the family. ously offered support. We’ll miss you and Jack-dog like crazy, Marissa! (andnew old) RAs –Thank you, Marissa Linda, and for your continu - To Marissa Howat, Evans, Linda Ian our Schimmeland Leedie, Allison entire process. We them! needed appreciate truly of all your help throughout the and resourcesservices, to us sometimes evenbefore we knew follow up with us, invite us over to chat, and offer your ideas, for going of beyond scope the your jobdescriptions to always To our Masters College Michel and Melanie Achard –Thank you to help us make O-Week this our own! to willing helpso us out along way the with support and advice guys a pretty set standard high last year. Thank you forbeing To last year’s coordinators, Missy, Connor, and Nick –You support and innovative ideas. upset shop inyour office, and being a for constant source of amounts of from ink your printer, for letting us occasionally are incredible. Thank you for letting unreasonable us use To our Coordinator College Michelle –You Bennack thank you, thank you for your support: wouldjourney have ALOT been tougher. Thank you, tend our appreciation to people the without whom this Coordinating is abig project, and we would like to ex- Acknowledgements Marcel Merwin Vaughan Andrews Lillian Seidel Lillian Contact Information
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