Headquarters

Moody Center for the Arts

Check in at Headquarters to receive your name badge, grab a cup of coffee, ask questions and/or make any registration modifications. Your name badge will allow for easy access to faculty lectures, the Town Hall, the Beer Garden and more. While at Headquarters, stop by the Woodson Research Center's story booth to record and share memories from your time at Rice!

Also, we’re thrilled to announce that, in conjunction with David Alexander’s faculty lecture, Space Explorers: THE INFINITE will be on-site with virtual reality headsets, allowing the Rice community to enjoy a fully immersive 3D tour of the International Space Station.

Faculty Lecture

Lois Chiles Studio Theater, Moody Center for the Arts

Hear Rice Space Institute director David Alexander speak about "Expanding the Space Frontier: The Innovation Landscape."

Faculty Panel

Lois Chiles Studio Theater, Moody Center for the Arts

Get inspired by four Rice faculty members as they share insights in these engaging Tedx-style talks.

Faculty Speakers:

• Jing Chen - Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences
• Sophie Esch - Director of the Center of Latin American and Latinx Studies; Associate Professor, Department of Modern & Classical Literatures in Cultures
• Scott Egan - Associate Professor of BioSciences, Director of the E4 Initiative in the School of Natural Sciences
• Marcie O'Malley - Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Thomas Michael Panos Family Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Beyond the Hedges Podcast Live Recording

Lois Chiles Studio Theater, Moody Center for the Arts

New! Join Association of Rice Alumni (ARA) President David Mansouri ’07 for an engaging conversation with Troy Schaum, associate professor of Rice Architecture, during a live recording of the "Beyond the Hedges" podcast.

President’s Town Hall

Shell Auditorium, McNair Hall

Join the Rice community on campus for a President’s Town Hall with Rice University President Reginald DesRoches and Association of Rice Alumni (ARA) President David Mansouri ’07. Additionally, the 2024 Builders Award recipients will be recognized at this event.

The Rice community is invited to submit questions in advance of the event. Please use this form to share your questions for consideration.

Beer Garden

Valhalla

New! Head to Valhalla and enjoy this year's newly created Beer Garden with a DJ and live music. Reconnect with Owls, reminisce about old times and create new memories. (Ticket package purchasers get a free drink!)

Academic School Receptions

Various locations

Join us for the following academic school receptions where you can connect with fellow alumni and faculty.

• School of Architecture | 4:30-6 p.m. - Farish Gallery, Anderson Hall
• School of Engineering | 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Martel Hall, Duncan Hall
• School of Humanities | 4:30-6 p.m. - Humanities Building and Courtyard
• School of Natural Sciences | 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Room 101 and Breezeway, Brockman Hall for Physics
• School of Social Sciences | 4-5:30 p.m. - Kraft Hall 130

The Shepherd School of Music will host an alumni tailgate party on the Piazza on Saturday, Nov. 2, 90 minutes before kickoff of the Rice vs. Navy football game.

Residential College Receptions

Residential Colleges

Come back to your residential college and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and memories with fellow alumni.

Hanszen College will host a reception at the Hanszen Quad on Nov. 1, 8-10 p.m.

Reunions

Various locations

In addition to the exciting homecoming activities, classes ending in 4 and 9 can reconnect with friends at their reunion celebrations. For more details, visit the Reunions page.

Please note that the Golden R Luncheon will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and the Platinum Reunion will be held on Sunday at 11 a.m.

Graduate Alumni Homecoming Reception

Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science, Room 306

New! Enjoy a special homecoming reception exclusively for graduate alumni! Savor delicious food, sip on refreshing drinks and enjoy lively music while you build your network, reconnect with old friends and relive your favorite memories from your time inside the hedges.

Headquarters

Moody Center for the Arts

Check in at Headquarters to receive your name badge, grab a cup of coffee, ask questions and/or make any registration modifications. While at Headquarters, stop by the Woodson Research Center's story booth to record and share memories from your time at Rice!

Alumni Run

Moody Center for the Arts (Meet in front of the Moody entrance for the start of the run.)

New! Get your day started with a burst of energy by joining your fellow Owls for a refreshing run around campus. Association of Rice Alumni (ARA) President David Mansouri ’07 will lead the run. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to run alongside President Reginald DesRoches!

Be sure to check in at Alumni Weekend Headquarters (conveniently located at Moody Center for the Arts) to pick up your name badge. Water and snacks will be available. Attendees with name badges will receive access to the changing rooms at the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center.

Alumni Weekend Community Market

Anderson-Clarke Center Lawn

Support your fellow Owls by perusing products and learning about services offered exclusively by Rice alumni business owners at this Community Market. (Package purchasers will receive a choice of branded canvas tote or collapsible dog bowl at the Community Market.)

Tailgate and Family Fest

Tailgate Owley, east side of Rice Stadium

Mingle with other Owls and enjoy pre-game festivities outside Rice Stadium.

Price includes BBQ plate and unlimited water, tea and lemonade. Attendees will receive two drink tickets, which can be redeemed for wine, beer or soda. Vegetarian options are also available. Activities include lawn games for all ages and inflatables for children.

Rice Owls Football Game

Rice Stadium

Cheer on the Rice Owls as they take on the Navy Midshipmen!

Football tickets can be purchased via Alumni Weekend registration until Oct. 27. (Digital tickets can still be purchased through Rice Athletics up until the game day and at the box office.)

Beer Garden

Valhalla

Continue the excitement after the football game by heading to Valhalla to catch up with fellow Owls, reminisce about the good old days and make new memories together.