Rice University Class of 1982

Chief Justice Says Personal Attacks on Judges Are ‘Dangerous’ and Must Stop (Gift Article) The public remarks from Chief Justice John Roberts were his first since President Trump excoriated the justices who ruled against his tariffs in harsh and personal terms.

The Rice Thresher – Old Lovett renamed to Main Street Residence Housing
https://www.ricethresher.org/article/old-lovett-renamed-to-main-street-residence-housing-20260304

The Rice Thresher – Lovetteers mourn Toaster loss after almost 60 years
https://www.ricethresher.org/article/against-the-whole-rice-system-lovetteers-mourn-toaster-loss-after-almost-60-years-20260304

‘Against the whole Rice system’: Lovetteers mourn Toaster loss after almost 60 years For decades, other colleges have shouted the same anticheer across Beer Bike tracks and the O-Week events: “Toaster! Toaster!” A reference to the building’s resemblance to the kitchen appliance, the nickname for Lovett College has become one of the most recognizable pieces of Rice lore.

Who will be on campus for Alumni weekend? I'll be there and hope to see folks I know.

Malinda (Mindy) Seymore - Will Rice! What a nice tribute from those she has taught.

Alumni Board Establishes Professor Malinda L. Seymore Endowed Scholarship The Texas A&M Law Alumni Board has established the Professor Malinda L. Seymore Endowed Scholarship in honor of one of the law school’s longest-serving professors. The scholarship shall be awarded to distinguished students who exemplify exceptional excellence and dedication to the study and practi...

Did you see this? I was able to attend one of his sessions in Houston - AND get the Owl to build. It's very fun and definitely a unique Lego kit. If you're a Lego fan or have family that is - this would be a fun activity! Link to register is in email

Back to the Engineering celebration - here's the only photo proof that we were there!! The backs of our heads... Linda Fox Wild, Cindy Kiest Cooper, Lavelle Fritz Ferris, Alyssa Goforth and Monte Goforth

I was at Rice this past weekend for the 50th anniversary of the Engineering School. It was a great event with fascinating speakers/tours/etc. Spotted Rob Jackson’s name posted. He’s officially ‘83 but we like to claim him! I've added his bio - he's had a very interesting career! Is he on facebook?
https://sustainability.stanford.edu/people/rob-jackson

Elizabeth Crook Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from TIL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | PDF VERSION Author Elizabeth Crook has been named the winner of the Texas Institute of Letters’ prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the highest honor given by the TIL, which was established in 1936 to recognize distinctive literary achievement. The award will b

News of another classmate - Tom Badgwell (Wiess/Jones) (with his wife Donna Beard Badgwell - (Jones)) has moved back to TX so perhaps we'll see them a bit more often at Rice events. In addition to this award, he's teaching at that school in Austin!!

Professor of Practice Tom Badgwell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Former Texas ChE alumni recognized at American Control Conference (ACC).

"What we have here is a scandal of epic proportions...." Nancy Rapoport - quoted in the Dallas Morning News on October 20, 2024 (I'm late with this post - sorry!) Fun to see a classmate's name in an unexpected place! Nancy Rapoport

mini class reunion at the Dallas Museum of Art on Saturday for a Rice Alumni event with Dr. Costello of the Art History Department. Excellent lecture, excellent exhibit AND I got to visit with both Russ Coleman (and Marty) and Ed Dominguez (and his daughter) Fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Who's going to be at Alumni Weekend? I'll be there - hope to see some classmates! On Friday - I'll be attending some of the talks, the Engineering TG and the Will Rice TG. Saturday - I'll be at the BBQ pre-game. See you there??