Expert panel will discuss how to preserve and protect marsh wetlands to sustain biodiversity WHAT: Archaeology Now presents “An Oasis of Biodiversity in the Marshes of Iraq and the Gulf Coast,” as part of the Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project hosted by Rice University and in conjunction with the Arab American Educational Foundation and Iraqi community groups, with support from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The talk, with a panel of distinguished experts, is […]
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Archaeology Now presents Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project with grand opening of a Mudhif on Rice University campus Sept. 9
Hosted by Rice University in partnership with the Arab American Educational Foundation and Iraqi community groups with support from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston WHAT: Archaeology Now, the Houston affiliate of Archaeology Institute of America, presents the Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project, kicking off with the Sept. 9 grand opening of a traditional Mudhif constructed on the campus of Rice University. This wide-ranging project, hosted by Rice University, is in conjunction with the Arab American […]
May 20: Hundreds to Climb Rice University Stadium for Lung Health
Lung Association event supports local efforts to end lung disease Media is asked to save the date for the American Lung Association in Texas’ Fight For Air Climb at Rice University Stadium on May 20. The annual event provides an opportunity for engaging video, photos and interviews with participants who suffer from lung disease and climb thousands of steps to help end lung disease. WHO: The Fight For Air Climb is designed for every type of […]
Spirit Award Dinner Highlights Family Legacy and Community Spirit by Raising $375,000 in Honor of Houston Hospice
Musical tunes provided by The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University greeted more than 320 guests who gathered at River Oaks Country Club, on October 20 to support Houston Hospice generously. The 24th Annual Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award Dinner Co-chairs Jennifer Tuttle Arnold, Susan Tuttle Lummis, and Emily Tuttle Wilde were thrilled that the evening raised over $375,000. Emcee Rusty Gates led the evening. Dr. Alejandro Chaoul, founding director of the Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute, started the event with […]
The Houston Symphony And Rice University’S Shepherd School Of Music Partner To Establish New Brown Foundation Community-Embedded Musician Fellowship
The Houston Symphony and Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music have joined forces to create the new pilot program: The Shepherd School–Houston Symphony Brown Foundation Community-Embedded Musician Fellowship. Providing one apprentice the opportunity to develop community engagement skills under the guidance of the Symphony’s Community-Embedded Musicians (CEMs) and Education and Community Engagement staff, the Fellowship goes annually to a Rice Graduate student, who then learns to work with children and other populations from Houston’s underserved […]