Class of 1976, it’s time to celebrate!
It’s been five decades since your days at Rice — and now it’s time to return, reconnect and relive the moments that made it unforgettable. Whether you're walking the campus you once called home or swapping stories with old friends, your Golden 50th reunion is all about celebrating your journey and the people who shaped it.
Celebration Events| Giving Campaign | Memory Book | Committee | Contacts
GOLDEN R LUNCHEON
This special lunch honors all alumni who have previously celebrated their 50th reunions and welcomes the new Golden Class of 1976, which is invited to stay for a private discussion after lunch.
Friday, Nov. 13
11:30 a.m.
Rice Memorial Center, Grand Hall
Buffet lunch · Business casual attire
$40 per person (+$10 for day-of registrations)
CLASS OF 1976'S 50TH REUNION DINNER
Reunite with your classmates for a seated dinner and reception – sharing treasured memories and making new ones.
Friday, Nov. 13
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Robert and Agnes Cohen House
Seated dinner · Beer, wine and champagne served · Cocktail attire
$100 per person
Online pre-registration closes on Sunday, Nov. 8. There will be a $10 price increase for day-of walk-in registrations.
SUPPORT YOUR CLASS’S REUNION GIVING CAMPAIGN
Making a reunion gift is a meaningful way to ensure that current and future Owls enjoy the same incredible education you experienced. Any gift to any area of Rice counts toward your class total. Please consider giving generously to The Rice Fund to provide scholarships, support teaching excellence and sustain the vibrant campus community that makes Rice, Rice. Class gifts will be presented during halftime at the homecoming football game.
Class of 1976 Reunion Giving Goals & Progress
Donors
Goal: 258
Dollars
Goal: $12,300,000
Reunion giving goals and progress will be updated soon. Please check back for results.
In recognition of your class's sustained philanthropy, these goals represent all gifts to Rice, including planned gifts, during the previous five years (Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2026).
Class of 1976 Memory Book
Share your favorite memories, photos and life updates with classmates as you gear up for your reunion celebration. It’s a wonderful way to rekindle connections and start the conversation before your class gathers in November. Create your page by September 30th to be included in the printed book that will be distributed at the reunion event.
CO-CHAIRS
Becky Galloway
Rosine W. Hall
Lyman R. Paden
MEMBERS
Chris Amandes
Dana Adrienne Burch
Deborah McCleary Cox
William E. Cox
Liz Howard Crowell
Wendy Dillenschneider
Birna Petursson Foley
Dan Foley
James Hennessy
H. Michael Hindman
Matt B. Martin
Elise McCutchen
Louis McCutchen
Stephanie Rudd
Patricia Crosby Stefanowicz
REUNION GIVING
For questions or assistance regarding supporting your reunion class gift or volunteering on your reunion committee, please contact your class’s Annual Giving representative.
REUNION EVENT
For questions or assistance regarding your reunion event, please contact your class’s Alumni Relations representative.
Cristalle Choi
Associate Director, Alumni Programs (Undergraduate Reunions & Graduate Alumni)
cristalle.choi@rice.edu
713-348-4602
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