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CALEB HESITA | 2023 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | SAN ANTONIO, TX | MCMURTRY
Caleb is like the nicer, Filipino version of Walter White from Breaking Bad. As a Chemical Engineering
major, he saves lives by knowing what household chemicals you should NOT mix. One of his party tricks
is determining the structure of molecules in a matter of seconds. If you ever catch him in his free time,
you’ll probably find him in a lab, hanging out with his suitemates, or chilling around Houston coffee
shops. Just like his chemical reactions, he’s a spontaneous and exciting dude, who’s always down to
try something new and adventurous. Ask him what type of music he likes, and he will list so many
genres and artists that you’ll think that he’s the human manifestation of Spotify. You’re bound to listen
to something different every time you hand him the aux. He’s also a beast on the drums who can rep-
licate beats in song just by listening to it. He plays the bass and guitar too but he’s too shy to admit it
:’). Overall, Caleb is a cool, down-to-earth dude with lots of hidden talents and he’s always there when
you need someone to rely on. This man will bring nothing but positive energy to your O-Week.
– Jared Smith (UTSA ‘23)
ELIZA JASANI | 2025 | RELI, ARABIC | NEDERLAND, TX | DUNCAN
You may just have to share your O-Week Advisor; Eliza Jasani happens to be the mom of her
dance team, her friend group, and, perhaps most importantly, her plethora of plants. When
she’s not downing citrus sparkling water or convincing you to take classes in the Religion de-
partment, she’s competing at Bollywood dance competitions across the country and planning
surprises for all her friends’ birthdays. Food is a very important part of Eliza’s life. Servery salads
hold almost as special a place in her heart as her friends and family do, and if you ever need a
midnight snack, just knock on her door and she’ll grab you something from her huge chest of
snacks. If you’re not hungry but just want to talk, you can still show up at her doorstep anytime
because she will 100% make time to hang out with you. Once you get to know her, you’ll see
that there’s nothing in the world Eliza would not do for the people she loves and cares about.
– Imaan Patel (Brown ‘25), Samiha Momin (Brown ‘25), Adam Spieles (Brown ‘25), Madison Zhao Q

(Duncan ‘25)
GRACE ANDREWS | 2024 | ARCHITECTURE | SUGAR LAND, TX | DUNCAN
She is beauty - she is GRACE. Lo and behold: a legend that never sleeps. Her architecture grind and thirst for
adventure makes her a consistent presence in the late hours of the night. But when you catch her sleeping,
she will sleep through anything. So, here’s a helpful guide on ways to wake up Grace when she is fast asleep.
Coax her awake by: diffusing the scent of her favorite liquids: Kombucha, Green Juice, or very strong cold
brew. Tell her that Target restocked the holiday flavored pretzel crisps. Sign her up for a 6 a.m. marathon.
Accuse her of bad music taste. Tell her that her car is about to be towed if she doesn’t move it immediately
OR that the architecture pencils down is in 5 minutes. But don’t worry if she doesn’t wake up, she’s probably
too captured by the fantasies in her dreams, including but not limited to: winning best caricature artist at
Duncan; finding free tote bags to add to her collection; never getting parking tickets at Rice; and being
featured in The Good Place, Selling Sunset, or Criminal Minds. When you succeed in your quest to wake up
THE Grace Andrews, you will be rewarded with the most fun, sweet, and down-to-earth O-Week Advisor!
– Spring Xia, Shivani Gollapudi (both Duncan ‘24)
JOEL YEARICK | 2024 | NEURO, DATA SCI, BIOS | JUPITER, FL | DUNCAN
Joel Yearick, born in Jupiter, Florida is, despite what his birthplace would imply, not an alien. Despite this lack
of extraterrestrial ancestry, Joel still took an interest in the stars… or Star Wars to be more accurate. Quick
tip: unless you are in the mood for the most intense debate of your life, don’t mention any positive feelings
about The Rise of Skywalker (presuming anyone even has those). Joel’s other interests include reading into
fictional universes with lore deeper than a bore hole, being “the best” at Super Smash Bros, holding the
disputed title of “Duncan Florida Man,” and golfing (despite his grass and palm trees allergies). Interested in
neuroscience, biochemistry, history, and sci-fi, this ex-Computer Science major clearly has a deep curiosity
of our world. Although he may initially come off as reserved, ultimately, Joel is one of the most supportive
and genuinely caring people you will meet at Rice. He will always be there when you need a shoulder to cry
on, a listening ear, an emotional-support Target run, or a laugh from his blend of dad-humor and sarcasm.
There’s no doubt in our minds that he will put his heart and soul into making sure you feel supported at Rice.
– Jonathan Dunbar, Mary-Gwen Milburn (both Duncan ‘24)

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CADEN FARLEY | 2024 | BIOS, SOPA | BELLEVUE, WA | DUNCAN
If you’re reading this, you’ll soon have the pleasure of meeting Gradin’ Caden Farley. Hailing from
the great state of Tennessee, he is in fact the only ten we see. Caden is a math god, but when he’s
not thinking about symplectic geometry you can catch him downing Milky Way after Milky Way in
Chaus. He doesn’t spend all his time wasting away in coffeeville, though — ask him to take you to a
film like Dune or The Batman and you’ll surely get a yes. If that wasn’t enough, Caden has by far the
most Duncan spirit we’ve ever seen — catch him slurping down and serving up shakes on Thirsty
Thursdays — and there’s no better person in the world to take you through EspressO-Week. If
Caden is as good of an advisor as he is a confidant, partner-in-crime, and friend (arbitrarily good!),
then you’re in for one heck of a supportive, exciting, and whimsical ride.

JEFFERY LIU | 2024 | BIOS, SOPA | BELLEVUE, WA | DUNCAN
Jeffery “Juicy Jeff” Liu may have a twin brother, but after a few conversations with this aspiring civil-engi-
neer-consultant-physical-therapist-pediatrician, you’ll quickly learn he’s one of a kind. Accept an offering of
late-night ramen from this Biosciences and Social Policy Analysis double major, and listen as he finds elaborate
ways to complain about med school admissions, starts listing amino acids without your consent, and eats
twice as much food as you do, all while still browsing UberEats “for later”. Bellevue-born and raised, this satellite
Seattleite can be found at the Rec pool for water polo practice or cruising around the TMC on a midnight bike
ride, but I doubt you’ll ever see him on a run around the outer loop or successfully operating a motor vehicle.
If he’s not walking six hours uphill both ways to get to his research lab, though, Jeff always makes the time to
share his smart, goofy self with his friends. Just beware his ability to land himself in awkward situations, such
as accidentally burning your beloved childhood stuffed animal when you’re not looking. With Jeff, you get the
perfect blend of laughter, loyalty, and lovable charm, and I envy any new Duncaroo with him for an Advisor.
– Trey Weltens (Duncan ‘24)
RACHEL WAITE | 2023 | ENGL, SPORTS MED | SAN DIEGO, CA | BAKER
New Students… you’re in for a wild ride. Many of our craziest memories have been with Snachel.
She’s the life of the party and always down for an adventure – just avoid club parking lots, red
hair dye, Reptile Emporiums, vans by the name of VAN D, canned tuna, and, most importantly,
her roommate’s brand new 2021 RAV4 Toyota Hybrid…. This Bakerite knows how to get what
she wants, which will definitely come in handy when she gets into law school (yes, she’s pre-
law). Even though it seems like she’s always on the go – whether she’s jogging, roller blading, or
riding her one-wheel – she always finds time to support her friends as a trusted confidant and
dedicated STRIVE liaison. A woman of many talents, Rachel would be happy to provide wisdom
on photography, academic writing, or even perfect deadlift form. Hailing from San Diego, this
senior freakaleak majoring in English and Sports Medicine is a ray of sunshine, and we hope you
love her as much as we do!
– Ben Thomas, Caroline Holland (both Duncan ‘23)
SPRING XIA | 2024 | POLI SCI, PLST, ASIAN STUDIES | BEIJING, CHINA | DUNCAN
Fun fact: one of Spring’s favorite phrases may be “nauuurr,” but don’t be fooled—there’s a 99.9% chance she’ll
will say “yaauurr” to spontaneous boba runs, movie nights, and cram study sessions…as long as they happen
before her 11 PM bedtime. Previously pre-med (and lover of Grey’s Anatomy) and currently pre-law (and lov-
er of Suits) (are we sensing a pattern here…), Spring is the perfect person to go to for late-night career crises
and life advice. Sassy, spunky, and always down to try new things, Spring is sure to be your ride-or-die from
the moment you step foot onto campus! Hailing all the way from Beijing, Spring’s known for her unmatched
fashion taste and built-in-megaphone voice housed in a deceptively small 5’ 3” body—her distinctive laugh
can be heard miles away (warning: she has a tendency to slap and hit when she’s amused). Here at Duncan,
not only is she our Vice President and resident hypewoman, but she’s also a smooooth dancer who’ll tear
up the dance floor, lover of West Servery’s honey sriracha chicken, and a comforting shoulder to cry on. With
Spring as your Advisor, congratulations—you’re in for an amazing O-Week and beyond!
– Emily Ma and Wanqi Yuan (Duncan ‘24)

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the polar espresso

ANNIE TIAN | 2025 | HEALTH, BIOS | DALLAS, TX | DUNCAN
Sporting the coolest stride, Annie lives her life with the composure of a mid-20s, girl-boss en-
trepreneur that appreciates a nice brunch and morning yoga on her Lululemon yoga mat. Of
course, this effortless chic is juxtaposed with her upbeat personality. She is a fabulous study
buddy, and she may even spend an hour stalking your Instagram to leave supportive comments
on every post instead of studying for her organic chemistry final. When she’s not studying, catch
her performing at games as a member of the Rice Owls Dance Team, eating a tomato like an
apple, or occasionally at Chaus reminding you for the sixth time that she only orders strawberry
banana smoothies. Always down to catch up on a nice walk (or a cheez-it snack break), Annie
is one of the best people to come to for anything as she is understanding, encouraging, and
non-judgemental. Buckle up y’all because this Plano-native will take you for a one-of-a-kind
introduction to Duncan and Rice!
– Lindsey Ran, Madison Zhao (both Duncan ‘25); Mckenzie Jameson (Brown ‘25)
CALI LIU | 2025 | NEURO, PSYCH | SAN DIEGO, CA | DUNCAN
Known as “Cali from Cali,” this 5’2” sophomore is Duncan’s resident California girl. Despite her small stat-
ure, there is so much to love about this Neuroscience and Psychology major. While she’s currently pre-
med, you can witness her having an existential crisis about it at any given moment. With her big brain,
and even bigger heart, Cali enjoys losing sleep in her attempt to pursue ALL of her innumerable passions,
from researching architecture, to shooting photographs, to raving about the “cute” bacteria she studies
in lab. This little powerhouse requires three cups –MINIMUM!!!– of caffeine a day; however her true kryp-
tonite lies in her allergies, which include tree nuts, pineapple, and cockroaches. When she’s not playing
club soccer or downing yet another coffee at Chaus, you can find her running the outer loop (for fun!) or
reading in commons (also for fun!). Characterized by her sweet disposition, positive energy, and natural
friendliness, Cali will, without fail, enthusiastically say “hi!” to every. single. person. she walks past. She is
beyond excited for O-Week, and can’t wait to meet you! She is also very importantly 5’2” (on a good day).
–Saathwik Saladi, Lucia Romero-Alston (both Jones ‘25); Amna Sidiq (Duncan ‘24), Vitoria Carneiro Zhu (Duncan ‘25)
ELIZABETH FESSLER | 2024 | ART HISTORY, HISTORY | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA | JONES
If you’re ever looking to get on Elizabeth’s good side, just take her to la Madeleine in the Galleria for
a bowl of their tomato basil soup and some Cinnabon. Or, you can grab her a coffee-free frappuccino
on your next Starbucks run. Elizabeth’s passions include: her airfryer, Trader Joe’s Everything But The
Bagel Dip (and stalking people online). That swim meet you placed third in when you were nine?
Oh yeah, she’s got a picture of you with your trophy. Don’t ask her about the discontinued toasted
marshmallow syrup at Chaus, but DO ask her about impressionist artists (Monet <3). You can find her
at the Moody Center for the Arts working very hard as a manager (ask her if she can hire you), or at
Bayou Bend researching as an Art History Fellow. You can count on her to have stain remover, craft
you something, or hit a curb with her car. She’s an avid lover of oat milk iced chais, bucket hats, Mam-
ma Mia, Pretty Little Liars, and having red hair (even if it’s fake). On the real, Elizabeth is easily one the
best friends and best Advisors you could ask for – consider yourself very lucky to be her New Student.
– Hadley Medlock (McMurtry ‘24); Skye Fredericks, Jackie Huang, Peter Townley (all Jones ‘24)
TREY WELTENS | 2024 | CLAS, PHILOSOPHY, SPANISH | BRYAN, TX | DUNCAN
They say third time’s the charm, and Trey Weltens, known legally as Charles Michael Weltens III,
is no exception. If you get lucky enough to have Trey as your O-Week Advisor, you’re in for a real
treat. As an aspiring lawyer studying classics and philosophy, this Duncan junior is always down
to chat about life, use his SMR skills to fix your window, or sneak into locked campus buildings
at midnight. Born and raised in Bryan, Texas, Trey loves hot weather, authentic Mexican food
(though he won’t say no to Taco Bell), and speeding on the city’s highways. Once you get to
know this former high school thespian better, I guarantee you will appreciate his enthusiasm,
spontaneity, and carefree demeanor. When you get to campus, feel free to hit up Trey for a
night of ice skating, talk to him about your indecisive career plans, or hear about the time he
almost wheelied into President Leebron on the inner loop. Get ready, new Duncaroos, with Trey
as your Advisor, you’re sure to find your cup of tea here at Rice.
– Jeffery Liu (Duncan ‘24)

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scooby brew

JOHN LYNCH | 2025 | COMP | LOS ALTOS, CA | DUNCAN
John is the smartest person you might ever meet. He is a super nerd and basically invented
the computer himself. Aside from his love for math and coding, he likes to spend his free time
watching Disney movies (he knows the entire Frozen and Frozen 2 soundtrack by heart). He is
also a monster when it comes to Pringles. He will finish an entire can in less than 10 minutes
and is honestly not ashamed of it. He loves to hike, camp, run, or do anything that involves the
outdoors. He has been SKYDIVING out of a sketchy plane before and has wonderful photos to
prove it. Many refer to him as a “dad” – he dresses like one, talks like one, goes to church every
Sunday, wears a belt, etc. Seriously though, John is one of the funniest, kindest, happiest people
you will ever come across. If you ever need anything, he is the person to come to. He will be
there for you when you’re sad and will make you laugh so hard that you forget why you’re sad
in the first place.
– Kayla Peden (Duncan ‘25)
KENNEDY KING | 2024 | MECH | HOUSTON, TX | DUNCAN
This short King, best known for her black cargo pants and black hoodie that could probably fit a
second person in it, may or may not have a chocolate addiction. When it comes to other things
she’s obsessed with we can include coffee, boba, her most recent book, lofi study music, and
many other things that you’d probably find in a cute little cafe. When she’s not on the academic
grind, you may find her wandering around a museum, out on her daily run, or out for lunch with
her parents. (Have you heard her mom is a bodybuilder?) As long as it fits in her busy busy sched-
ule, Kennedy will be down for a late-night adventure whether it’s an impromptu dance party, a
boba run, or doing an entire project in one night as you spiral into chaos and laugh at bad jokes.
Sometimes she may casually turn British and that’s alright because by the end of a week with
her you’ll casually turn British too (and you won’t even mind). In all seriousness though, this little
farmer boy is a harvester of good vibes and a delight to have around.
– Tyler Foster, Shannon Dunwell, Nabeeha Ghani (all Duncan ‘24)
MAYAH PAZGAL | 2024 | CAAM, MATH ECON | HOUSTON, TX | WILL RICE
There are very few people in this world who are great at math. There are even fewer people
who are great at math, yet hate math, yet choose to complete not one but two math majors.
Meet Mayah Pazgal, a junior Computation & Applied Mathematics and Math Econ double major
who you can always find next to a white board in Will Rice commons. Mayah has been classi-
fied by her peers as one of the least intimidating people you will ever meet, but don’t let her
first impression deceive you. Mayah is never afraid to call you out and has a competitive spirit
that allows her to crush opponents on the ultimate frisbee field with Rice’s Torque club team.
As a native Houstonian, Mayah knows all of the best food spots near Rice, but all you need to
impress her is a burrito from Chipotle or a double-shot iced latte with honey from Chaus. She
will run out of Tetra and she will ask to borrow yours, but you will gladly give it to her because
Mayah is the kindest, funniest, and most caring friend or Advisor you could ask for.
– Chloe Kinnebrew, Parker Beck (both Will Rice ‘24); Nikhaz Omar (Will Rice ‘22)
PRECIOUS AKINRINMADE | 2025 | POLI SCI, STATS | HOUSTON, TX | DUNCAN
You guys literally have the HYPEST Advisor ever because this woman is a BEAST. She powers
through Rice African Student Association dances with Body Armor sports drinks and even ran
laps around Duncan every morning of her O-Week (how in the world??). As an aspiring poly-
glot and International-Drama connoisseur, Precious loves traveling and learning languages! She
gives the warmest hugs, has an unhealthy obsession with jalapeño chips, and loves creative
writing (short stories and poems) more than anyone else you’ve ever met. She lowkey mani-
fested Duncan through her favorite color, sage green, and is a Houston native (she knows the
best spots!!). This strong and independent woman is a 1-second-song-guessing GENIUS, has a
wide range of themed Spotify playlists, AND has an amazing sense of fashion. Don’t be afraid to
reach out to her–she’s a joy to be around! Get ready to ~blast~ your brain with some big baller
bombtastic bops alongside her!! We can’t wait for you all to meet her!!!!
– Michelle Moya Aceves, Jenn Nguyen, Elizabeth Quach, Henry Tran (all Duncan ‘25)

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AMARA ANYANwU | 2025 | PSYCH | SUGAR LAND, TX | DUNCAN
Amara is a literal ball of sunshine. You can’t help but smile every time you see her, and her mood
is infectious. She is intelligent, confident, hilarious, and has a crazy operatic singing voice. Her
violin skills are just as impressive and make a great addition to any musical endeavor. She is
always ready to help someone out and is extremely kind. In her free time, she enjoys gardening
and making jewelry. Amara brings positive energy to any project and we feel lucky to have met
her! And she is super excited to meet you!
– Moth Almazan (Duncan ‘25), Thelonious Mercy (Martel ‘25)

CHRISTINA CHEN | 2025 | ECON | TUCSON, AZ | WIESS
If you need help finding your O-Week Advisor on the first day, look for the confused, beautiful girl who’s
probably wearing jeans, a turtleneck, and a sweatshirt, speed-walking with no destination in mind. That’s
Christina, and boy are you lucky to have her… We promise that behind those *slightly* blank stares is an
incredibly honest and loving GODDESS. She already loves you more than NYC bagels, which says a lot.
As an Econ major, she’ll teach you how to budget out enough to eat Sweetgreen 3x a week. Don’t want
to pay those hefty Sweetgreen prices? Christina’s got you. She prides herself on making the best salads.
Can’t wake up for those grueling 9ams? Christina will give you her shift drink for free at Chaus because
that’s the type of person she is. Got a bad grade and are in your ~feels~? Christina will share her wisdom
during her midnight skates around campus!! As a Wiess Social VP, at any given time she’s either going
to or tired from an event she planned. You’ll soon learn that Christina has so much to add to your Rice
experience, and we can’t wait for you to meet her… just don’t ask to go on a bike ride with her.
– Talia Andris (Wiess ‘25), Kayla Bierman (Wiess ‘25), Angela Torres (Wiess ‘24)

IRPAN ABDURAHMAN | 2023 | COMP, DATA SCI | KNOXVILLE, TN/ E. TURKISTAN | DUNCAN
Ever wanted to get tuned to Russian rap or vibe to French pop? Well, Irpan is your man! This modern-day
Renaissance man hails from the humble abode of Knoxville, Tennessee, yet he speaks over five different lan-
guages and brings his impeccable flair everywhere he goes! He’s the self-proclaimed Duncan IM King©: I mean
is there a sport he doesn’t play? And if you’re ever lost on where to find him, check the gym! He is in there every
day, so check out his gains! This hardworking Computer Science major also loves his Italian soda, so if you wan-
na get on his good side, get him some from Coffeehouse! When he’s not coding furiously to finish his CS proj-
ects before the deadline, working out, or competing in his many intramural teams, you can usually find Irpan
binge-watching his favorite TV show, Cukur (a Turkish crime thriller) – see, I told you he had international flairs
– or watching his favorite soccer (you mean football) team, Real Madrid, thrash the competition. Nonetheless,
Irpan keeps it at 100-percent 24/7, and even though he may be pretty busy sometimes, he will always make
time for you, so take advantage of it! ;) Get ready for a truly shocking O-Week with this ole hunk by your side!
– Fayiz Faruk (Duncan ‘23)

JOHN REKO | 2024 | ELEC | PARK CITY, UT | DUNCAN
After living with John for a year, and with him being the first person I talked to at Rice, I might
be one of the closest to understanding this man. That being said, I am not much closer to under-
standing him than most others. John’s one of those people you meet in college and you think
“what a guy.” He’s charming and eloquent in his speech, so much so that his topics can range from
ratios to noses to majors in a matter of seconds. Hailing from Park City, Utah, John’s the most hard-
core electrical engineering major I know. Even with his intense major, John always makes time to
hang with friends and try new things: he has probably attended more South Asian Society events
than most of the South Asians here. I have so many great memories of him in a kurta and teaching
him how to use his shoulders in South Asian dance. In the plethora of things I’ve done at Rice, I’ve
almost always done it with my brother John. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know this man,
and you should be excited to get to know him too; he will never cease to amaze you.
– Sai Mallannagarri (Duncan ‘24)

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the nutty bee movie

AALIYAH MOBLEY | 2024 | PSYCH, ENGL | HALLSVILLE, TX | DUNCAN
Aaliyah is the most caring friend you could have. They are always willing to lend a helping hand,
whether by listening to you cry about your terrible Soundcloud rapper boyfriend or by cleaning
your room while you nap. They always know exactly what to say and do to make you feel safe.
Aali is always down to dress like Gonzo the Muppet (in the best way) or go to see a concert
in a cool, hipster-y venue. With a collection of only the greatest socks, too much Burt’s Bees,
a plethora of tiny magic rocks, a laptop that has more stickers than storage, wayyy too much
yarn (they crochet), and so much more, Aaliyah is always prepared to save the day. Aaliyah will
talk your ear off about Declan McKenna, why Edward isn’t right for Bella, their boyfriend Jere-
miah, or their dogs, Annie & Remy, all of which they love so, so much. Above all, Aaliyah excels
in (almost) everything (except dancing), especially the field of friendship. We’re surprised they
don’t have a Ph.D. in being the absolute best pal…or dying a buzz cut. They’re great at that, too.
– Shannon Dunwell (Duncan ‘24); Jeremiah Holcomb (HBU ‘20); Bentlee Burkett, Sarah Rectenwald (both SFA ‘24)
AMBER LIU | 2025 | HISTORY, ECON | SHENZHEN, CHINA | WIESS
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have traveled to 8 countries? Or what it’s like to be an avid cat per-
son who’s allergic to cats? Or to have lived in the hustling, bustling city of Hong Kong for 5 years? Meet Am-
ber, a Wiessman studying History and Economics. When she’s not holed up in McNair or Fondy reading niche
historical texts (yeah, humanities!), enjoying different cultural cuisines (Chinese will always be the best), or
leading tours around Rice, you’ll find Amber curled up in bed binge watching Netflix (Bojack Horseman, any-
one?) or watching sunsets. 3 words that best describe Amber are: charismatic, caring, and spontaneously
creative. Whenever you need a friend to lean on, a photographer to capture your most endearing moments
at Rice, or a logical therapist that will provide a step-by-step solution to your emotional crises, Amber is THE
one to consult. Despite Amber’s dry sense of humor and sarcastic jokes, her compassion and care always
shine through, making her the best person to be around. Amber will also come to you with an array of
hangout ideas, from late night drives to skyspace picnics. Your life can’t be boring with a little Amber Liu ;)
– Ana Park (Baker ’25), Christina Chen (Wiess ’25)
FAYIZ FARUK | 2023 | BIOS, NEURO | PLAINSBORO, NJ | DUNCAN
Fayyyyiiiiiiz” (though it’s the wrong way to pronounce his name, that’s just how we call him at Duncan!)
is a living example of impeccable work ethic. This senior pre-med will never have a good dream without
his daily routine of reading a chapter of Organic Chemistry before bed. Whether it’s biology, chemistry, or
biochemistry, he’s always down to study with you at Fondren. When he’s taking a break from studying,
you’ll find him watching his hometown (he’s from Plainsboro, New Jersey – unless you ask him, and he’ll
say he’s from Princeton) New York Giants’ games. As a professional headphones aficionado, he can tell
you the best headphones to listen to Lil Uzi Vert’s newest album. And if you ever need to find him, just
follow the heavy smell of Maggi ramen noodles in the hallway, it’ll take you right to his room! Although
this black belt holder never really shows off his high kicks, he’d love to show you his unique dance moves
when the clock hits 2 a.m. every day. At heart, Fayiz is one of the most chill guys I’ve met and he’ll always
be ready to start a conversation about anything, at any time or hour. So if he’s your Advisor, get hyped!
– Irpan Abdurahman (Duncan ‘23)
KUSHAL KANDEL | 2025 | BIOS, BUSINESS | HOUSTON, TX | DUNCAN
If you ever need a music recommendation or someone to play basketball with, Kushal Kandel is your man!
You can always find him walking around the quad in his crocs, speaker in hand, listening to his playlist
that’s 80 hours long and probably has every rap song in existence. As a pre-med Biosciences major, Kushal
knows everything you need to know about science and is always there to help anyone in need. A Hous-
ton native, Kushal always reps his city and its sports teams (yes, even the Rockets and the Texans), but be
sure to also ask him about his motherland, Nepal. He also spent a summer working at Raising Cane’s and
will try to convince you that it has the best chicken. Ask him for the secret recipe to make Cane’s sauce
and he might just let you in on company secrets. Kushal’s involved in the Beer Bike committee and the Di-
versity committee at Duncan. You can usually find him either in the cozy corner of Commons or at the Rec
playing basketball (rumor has it he makes up one half of Duncan’s best shooting backcourt). Y’all are very
lucky to have Kushal as an O-Week Advisor and he’s so excited in welcoming you to Rice and Duncan!
– Art He, Daniel Choi (both Duncan ‘25)

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Below are letters from members of the Dun-
can advising team and Duncan community who
identify as Disabled, First-Generation and/or Low In-
come (FGLI), Black, Latinx, Muslim, LGBTQ+, Student
Transfer Students, Athletes, and International Stu-
dents. These letters are meant to welcome new students
who may identify with these communities and provide
guidance during the college transition. Your advisors are
so excited to support you throughout this proccess and
be a resource beyond O-Week!

To Students with Disabilities...
O-Week represents a fresh start for all of us, but having spent much of my high
school career building a community that was understanding of my hearing loss, I
remember feeling pretty anxious about starting from scratch without my family
or friends around. Disabilities, especially when they are less visible, are too often
overlooked and underestimated, and the last thing I wanted was to spend my next
four years at Rice fighting for accommodations and trying to explain how much
harder every mundane conversation can be.
If this sounds like you, I’m happy to report that Rice has not only provided me with
a supportive community, it has given me the chance to completely redefine the
way I approach my disability. With the help of incredible friends at Duncan, com-
passionate professors, the Disability Resource Center, and a Rice student body
truly committed to inclusivity, I have gained the confidence to openly discuss and
advocate for this part of my identity, and so will you.
If there is one thing you take away from O-Week, I hope it is that you are deserv-
ing of every part of the Rice experience, and that everybody here is excited to
help you achieve it.

- Trey Weltens, Duncan ‘24

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To FGLI Students...
Welcome to Duncan! I first want to say congratulations on making it to one of
the best universities ever. As First-Generation/Low-Income students, I know you’ve
worked incredibly hard to achieve as much as you have and make it where you are
today. Now that you’ve made it, it’s very common and natural to feel like you don’t
belong or have trouble adjusting to college life. Let me be the first to tell you that
you are not alone, you are meant to be here, and Rice University is filled with some
of the most amazing people you will ever meet, including you now! I know reaching
out for help can feel like a daunting task, and you may be reluctant to do so, but
Rice University has many incredible resources and people who are eager and more
than willing to support you in any way they can. A few of the resources you will dis-
cover at Rice are the Duncan accessibility fund, run by our wonderful magisters, Rice
Mutual Aid, a student-run aid network, and the Office of Student Success Initiatives.
Best of all, your peers are here for you as a resource as well. Good luck - I can’t wait
to meet all of you!

- Tyler Foster, Duncan ‘24

To Black Students...
Welcome to Duncan! We are so very excited to meet you. During EspressO-Week
and beyond, we will try our very best to make Duncan feel like home. I’d also like to
give you a warm welcome to the vibrant Black community at Rice. This past year, I
have been involved in the Black Student Association and the African Student Asso-
ciation. Both clubs have been an absolute joy to be a part of. Some of my favorite
memories are Soul Night and Africayé, the annual cultural shows. There are always
great people, good food, and warm vibes.
Whether it’s going to fun social events, studying in the SRC (Student Resource Cen-
ter) in the Rice Memorial Center’s basement, or keeping up with the Black Chat
on the GroupMe messaging app, there are tons of ways to connect with the Black
community and to meet new friends. The Black community at Rice has welcomed
me with open arms from the very beginning. You’ll find that the support system and
community is really special. One of my favorite things that an upperclassman told
me was, “There are a million different ways to be Black”. So feel free to be yourself!

- Amara Anyanwu, Duncan ‘25

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To Latinx Students...
Our identity and how it defines us is something that we all strive to find. That iden-
tity, however, can get confusing whenever you feel as if you don’t truly fit in. For
me, being both an immigrant and a Latina, my identity is what separated my life ex-
periences and outlook on life from that of the rest of my friends growing up. Before
coming to Rice, I believed that to fit in, I would have to separate my Latine identity
from my academics and social life. However, from the moment that I drove in during
O-Week, until now my senior year of college, my identity as a Latina and how I cele-
brate my culture have been the highlight of my time here at Rice. From HACER - the
Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice to SHPE- the Society of Hispan-
ic Professional Engineers, being a Latina and sharing my cultural identity with the
rest of the Rice Community is something I now look forward to and can share with
other Hispanic/Latine students. So in your time at Rice don’t be afraid to embrace
your music, food, language, and the rest of your culture as you will find that the Rice
community will be eager to not only hear your life story but also celebrate alongside
you.

- Maria Bustillo, Duncan ‘23

To Muslim Students...
Although we were very excited about coming to Rice, we both felt apprehensive
about finding friends with whom we could practice our faith as Muslims. Howev-
er, from the moment we decided to follow some Duncan advisors to go to affinity
group meetings during our O-Week, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) became
a big part of our lives at Rice. It was the first time for us to meet many others who
shared similar identities across the campus, and it gave us a bit of peace of mind
to call Rice home for the next four years. Throughout the school year, the MSA or-
ganizes weekly Jummah prayers, bros/sisters lunches, joint lunches, weekend halal
restaurant visits, and social events during various religious festivals and cultural oc-
casions.
These events not only helped us build close friendships with others in the MSA but
also provided space for us to express our identities comfortably on campus. Wheth-
er it is the MSA or other affinity groups, we encourage you to check out any group
that interests you.

- Irpan Abudrahman, Duncan ‘23 & Fayiz Faruk, Duncan ‘23

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To LGBTQ+ Students...
Welcome to Rice, welcome to Duncan, and welcome home! Whether you have
already confidently embraced your identity, haven’t been given the space to find
yourself, or have yet to become completely comfortable in your identity, I want
you to know how much support, acceptance, and kindness there is to be found at
Rice. Two years ago, although I had found community in my group of (mostly queer)
friends at home, I had a fair amount of excitement, worry, and curiosity when it
came to developing my self-expression, being out, and finding belonging. Through
my time at Rice so far, I’ve found some of the most wonderful and warm souls in
our community (and at Duncan!). Even through every period of self-questioning,
loneliness, hateful events, and inequity, these people and their brightness, hope-
fullness, kindness, boldness, and confidence have truly made me feel comfortable
enough to be proud in my queer identity and free in how I chose to express it. Along
the way, they taught me that I don’t need to know everything about myself for my
identity to be valid and that I did not owe anyone’s comfort a less authentic version
of myself. As a whole, the Rice community prides itself on its inclusivity and recep-
tiveness; regardless of your ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, romantic orientation,
ability, religion, or socio-economic status, there are people here who genuinely care
about seeing you thrive and would love to meet and support you!
Duncan and Rice both have a rich queer culture and community full of vibrant, wel-
coming students from all backgrounds. Rice PRIDE is an organization run by LGBTQ+
students for LGBTQ+ students and is based in the Queer Resource Center (QRC)
in the Rice Memorial Center. They plan events, send out newsletters, organize our
group-chats, provide resources, offer mentorship, and more! If you ever need some-
one to talk to, a safe space to hang out, or some awesome Rice PRIDE stickers, the
students who host QRC’s office hours would love to help you out and chat. Their
hours are posted on the Rice PRIDE website. Whether you’d like to get directly in-
volved with these resources and organizations, this support is always there for you
and there are countless ways to find belonging and community at Rice as a queer
student.
During your time at Duncan and beyond, I hope you find the courage to live for
yourself, love freely, and sparkle with authenticity. I hope you know that there is no
rush to labelling yourself, no obligation to share any part of your identity before you
are comfortable, and no “right way” to be queer. You are already loved, seen, and
appreciated as you are and I can’t wait for you to get here!

- Mary-Gwen Milburn, Duncan ‘24

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To Transfer Students...
Being a part of the very small share of transfers at Rice not only made me nervous,
but made me feel a little clueless about the culture that was such an integral part
of a student’s four years at Rice. I transferred in the middle of my sophomore year,
in the middle of COVID, which was so intimidating and scary. But looking back I can
say it only allowed me to create an identity and community for myself that I really
resonated with. My journey has always felt unique in the best way possible and I
know that my experience isn’t any less than anyone else’s although it may have
been in time. The struggles of transferring can be so profound in terms of your ac-
ademics, social life, and physical environment, and needless to say it requires a lot
of hard work. But I have found a really welcoming and supportive environment at
Rice, and I have created a rhythm of life for myself that I feel so comfortable in. So
my advice would be to reap the benefits of all of the hard work you have done by
enjoying your time here and being yourself. But most importantly, take advantage
of all of the resources and support systems that are here for you!

- Sarah Madhani, Duncan ‘23

To Student Athletes...
Being a Rice Student-Athlete is a challenging yet rewarding experience.  I really
appreciate the support I have received from both my teammates and members of
the Duncan community. During the season it can be easy to get caught up in school
work and practice, but it is also important to take the time to recover and connect
with others. Being on the Women’s Swim team has allowed me to learn to prioritize
and balance the different college activities and relationships.  
There are countless resources that are willing to support you such as the Duncan
Magisters, RAs, your professors, your teammates, and upperclassmen. They are very
understanding that the academic and social transition can be tough as a New Stu-
dent Athlete and they want to be there for you. I advise you to continuously check
in with yourself and always reach out for help when you need it!

- Hunter Smith, Duncan ‘24

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To International Students...
Hello international Duncaroos, and welcome to your home for the next 4! My name
is Spring, and I’m a Junior from Beijing, China. Being an international student at Rice
has been a wonderful experience, and I’m confident that you will find Rice to be an
accepting and empowering community. With that said, packing your entire life into
suitcases and moving across the world for school comes with its challenges – Dun-
can acknowledges this, and we want to be here for you every step of the way. Here
are some advice & resources I’d like to share with you all:
It takes ~time~ to adjust, and the process isn’t linear. O-Week can get hectic (even
intimidating!), in the best way possible. Take time for yourself, adjust from jet lag,
and let your advisors know if you need any LoGiSTiCs sorted out (setting up your
bank account/getting bed sheets, etc.). Do not feel pressured to attend every event,
or be equally energized for every activity.
Resources: whether dealing with culture shock, change, or everyday curveballs, Rice
has excellent resources to help you! For technical or employment-related (visa, F1,
tax, etc.) questions, reach out to the OISS and HR Office (3rd floor of Cambridge
building). For everything else, international advisors/upperclassmen will be best
equipped to help you from their personal experiences.
Loneliness & that aching homesickness: at times, it may feel lonely when the small
international community is spread out within each residential college. I encourage
you to attend international orientation events held by the OISS and international af-
finity breakfasts during O-Week to get to know your fellow international students.
During the school year, set aside time to call your parents and bring something to
Rice that reminds you of home. There is no perfect remedy to homesickness, but it
gets easier with time.
Lastly, please remember that you are not alone & Duncan will always be your home
away from home. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you want to chat/have any ques-
tions.
- Spring Xia, Duncan ‘24

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duncan’s who’s who

Housing and Dining (H&D): STRIVE Liaisons: STRIVE Liai-

What is Duncan without H&D? sons are meant to be resourc-

Nothing! We’re very lucky to es for questions about how to

have an amazing H&D Team that find support for Interpersonal

supports us in maintaining Dun- Violence, as well as how to get

can. connected to Rice’s SAFE Office!

Duncan Committees: Duncan’s Resident Health Advisors
committees are meant to do (RHAs): RHAs are good resourc-
a variety of things for Duncan, es for day-to-day medical needs,
whether it’s through planning a such as bandaids, feminine
fun FITQ or organizing the Beer products, cough medicine, alco-
Bike auction. The committees hol wipes, and many more, just
are: Executive, Associates, Beer look out for their door signs!
Bike, Culture & Arts, Improve-
ments, Senior, Socials, and Spirit. Academic Fellows (AFs): Ac-
ademic fellows are academic
Duncan Reps: Duncan has a resources within the college
wide variety of reps for almost that specialize in varying topics.
anything you can think of, They put on office hours and are
whether it’s Duncan-related or here to help! Our head academic
campus-wide. Duncan’s reps are: fellows are Jennifer Wang and
Historians, Kitchen, RPC, Sports, Helena Nammour.
Merchandise, Alumni, Laundry,
TOKC, Service, OC, Eco, and
Tech.

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DUNCAN PRESIDENT: executive committee
Kathryn Gonzalez is in
charge of overseeing Fo-
rum and representing
Duncan in the numerous
meetings she attends
each week. If you have
new ideas in how to make
Duncan better, she can
help make them a reality!

LEGISLATIVE VICE PRESIDENTS: Spring Xia and Evan Jasica
VICE PRESIDENT: oversee all of Duncan’s committees and repre-
Wanqi Yuan is in charge sentatives as well as provide resources and as-
of overseeing Room sistance to anyone interested in doing a proj-
Draw, Room Jack, and ect for the Duncan community. If you have any
Freshman Service Points. ideas or want to be involved, let them know!
If you have any questions
or concerns about any of
these topics, she’s your

CHIEF JUSTICE: SECRETARIES: Belle Eaton and Tyler Foster
Nick Thevenin is in charge are in charge of room reservations, the Duncan
of promoting safe drink- LISTSERV, and sending out weekly announce-
ing, support systems, and ments.
the Culture of Care within
the Duncan community.

SENATOR: TREASURERS: Jenny Heo and Akshay Shyam
Sanya Arora is responsi- are in charge of organizing the entire budget for
ble for keeping being the the college. For any ideas or events you want
voice of Duncan when throw that might cost money, come to one of
voting on legislation. If them so they can pay for it.
you want to be involved
in the Student Associa-
tion, come visit her at any
time!

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getting involved

committees and positions for new duncaroos!

Residential college life is not only great for academic and community development,
but also for personal and leadership development. Throughout Duncan, there are
multiple ways to get involved, including joining committees! Committees are stu-
dent-run, student-led groups within Duncan that are given a budget to contribute
to Duncan’s culture and community. Each committee has 2-3 upperclassmen com-
mittee heads, as well as a varying number of members. There’s a good amount of
flexibility in what you can do within your committee. We look forward to seeing
you joining committees and enjoying or even improving upon the events and ini-
tiatives around Duncan!
New Student Representatives (NSRs): Freshman Class Representatives:
Duncan has three NSRs who work with The two Freshman Class Reps serve as
their college senator to represent Dun- voting members in Forum and work with
can and work on projects pertaining to the college government. This is a great
Rice! Each NSR also serves on one of the way to represent your peers and develop
Student Association’s standing commit- great leadership skills!
tees and works on a Student Initiative
project.

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ASSOCIATES COMMITTEE: The Associates Com- ARTS COMMITTEE This committee helps the
mittee maintains relations with the coolest pro- artistic, creative, and dramatic side of Duncar-
fessors on campus, the most interesting faculty oos. That’s where our Arts committee comes in!
members, and the most notable Duncan alumni. Think dance, music, theater, and poetry. They are
(They’re oldies, but goodies!) In addition to pro- in charge of spearheading the coolest art events,
viding first-hand access to these adult resources taking over the Duncan commons with murals and
to Duncaroos, they host the most coveted events birthday posters, putting on drunk Hamilton pro-
of the year –the fancy Fall Gala and the swanky ductions, and bringing back the Duncan Yearbook
Spring Associates’ Night. and State of the Roonion!
BEER BIKE COMMITTEE: The Beer Bike coor- CULTURE & INCLUSION COMMITTEE:
dinators and committee reach out to sponsors, This Committee aims to celebrate all aspects
plan inclusive events for WoodsTOKC Week, the aspects that make us the diverse, unique,
create cool merchandise, collaborate with co- and inclusive Duncaroo community that we
ords campus-wide, oversee the float build, and are. They carry forth traditions like Mr. Duncan,
of course, put together an amazing Beer Bike Culture Nights, and the Pride FITQ. Throughout
experience for Duncan. It’s undisputed that the year, they also engage Duncaroos with re-
Duncan has the most hype throughout the lated events campus-wide and promote critical
week, we’ll keep that legacy going! dialogues at Duncan!
IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: The Improve-
ments Committee helps furnish, decorate, and SOCIALS COMMITTEE: This committee helps
maintain the spaces inside and outside of our put together fun events throughout the year
building. This can range from a complete make- that gets all Duncaroos involved in our com-
over of one of the shared spaces to purchasing munity and help showcase Duncan to other
a few pieces of furniture that would be useful colleges. They are in charge of our Spring pub-
around Duncan. In past years Improvements lic party, Sensation! They also plan College
has been responsible for building the Movie Night and Tavern each semester and make sure
Room and renovating the fourth floor lounge. that students are practicing safe drinking at all
times!

SPIRIT COMMITTEE: This committee is in
charge of planning many different activities for
the Duncan community to enjoy and to build
DuncLove. They run many Duncan traditions
such as FITQ’s, Frat Weekends, Class Olympics,
Duncasino, and Duncan game nights like Fami-
ly Feud. The Spirit Committee is always looking
to create new ideas, so feel free to reach out
with any thoughts!

SENIOR COMMITTEE: Although participation
it is only open to the Duncan Senior Class, our
last committee is a cherished part of our cul-
ture and is in charge of celebrating our senior
class. They plan a variety of senior bonding
events that range from off-campus trips to
events at Duncan, culminating in the epic Se-
nior Week experience. They also work closely
with Senior heads/reps from other colleges to
organize Rice-wide senior events.

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social events

THIRSTY THURSDAY: DUNCAWEEN:
Every other Thursday, a group of students pre- For Halloween, Duncan hosts a fun event called
pare milkshakes and fun for all of those who DuncaWeen, where there’s trick-or-treating in
attend. Students from other colleges even the Quad, pumpkin carving on the Sundeck,
come by to grab a quick milkshake. It’s a great and a costume competition with prizes
opportunity to meet other Rice students while
taking a break from homework. MANI-MONDAY:
Every other monday evening, one of the Dun-
DUNCSQUAD STUDY BREAKS: can suites hosts Mani-Monday, where people
Every member of the DuncSquad will put on come to hang out, paint their nails, and unwind
study breaks throughout the semester so Dun- after a long day of class.
caroos can stop by to chat with their peers or
the DuncSquad and unwind. For example, you DUNCASINO:
can hang out with Eden and Winston while Duncaroos bring their best poker face and
they provide tacos! The DuncSquad likes to dress up in cocktail attire to play blackjack,
get creative and come up with new ideas ev- baccarat, poker, and roulette. The top five peo-
ery year, so stay tuned to see what cool ideas ple with the most chips at the end of the night
they come up with! get to choose prizes such as a Nintendo switch,
JBL speaker, beats headphones or a projector.
WOODS-TOKC: There is also a red carpet and photo booth, and
In 2014, former Duncan alums James Ragan and “hors d’oeuvres” (Chick-fil-A nuggets and mac-
his sister Mecklin founded Triumph over Kids arons) and drinks are served throughout the
Cancer as a way to turn James’s inward bat- night.
tle with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer,
outward to enact change. Though James lost ITALIAN WEDDING:
his battle with cancer in 2014, TOKC continues Duncan’s most recent tradition is to host an
to raise awareness and funds for pediatric can- “Italian Wedding” themed party, usually off
cer research. Each year, Duncan contributes to campus. Everyone dresses up in their best for-
TOKC by several fundraisers, including Woods- mal attire and two people are chosen by pop-
TOKC, an annual benefit and awareness con- ular vote to get “married”. The “ceremony” is
cert. followed by a merry celebration with cake,
dancing, and a live band.
FITQ:
Friday in the Quad (FITQ) is an event that Spir- FAMILY FEUD:
it Committee holds every other Friday. During At some point during the fall and spring se-
FITQs we bring in things like inflatable water mester, a lot of Duncaroos get together in the
slides and petting zoos to help Duncaroos re- Commons and play Duncan-themed Family
lax and socialize for the afternoon Feud. What makes it even better is that the
questions and top answers are generated by
the Duncan community.

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s*e*n*s*a*t*i*o*n

RICE PUBLICS & SENSATION

Each residential college has 1-2 pub- Sensation is a “white-out” public
lic parties every year. Public parties party hosted by our very own Duncan
are campus-wide recognized events Socials Committee in which students
and are a great opportunity for stu- wear all white. This party is literally
dents to meet people from other res- *LIT* like a rave, so get hype! Also, all
idential colleges or take a break from of the music and lights are done by stu-
the academic rigor of Rice. To get into dents who are passionate DJs and part
a public party, you must have a Rice ID. of the Duncan tech crew as well. You’ll
If you ever want to bring a friend from definitely enjoy this DuncLove filled
night filled with dancing, friends,
home or another university, make and EDM!
sure you register them as a guest
at least 72 hours beforehand.

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beeeeeer biiikee!!

One of the most hype events of the
year is Beer Bike (BEEEERRRR BIIIIIK-
KEEE!!!). This event usually takes place
after spring break at the end of March
or early April of every year. All the col-
leges across campus spend the week
leading up to it celebrating and having
fun, called Beer Bike Week. The names of
Beer Bike Week may vary at each college
based on their Beer Bike themes. While
the name implies that there will be a lot
of alcohol, there are a lot of ways you
can be involved and have fun during
Beer Bike and the week leading up to it
without drinking. Beer Bike Week can
include almost every activity imaginable,
from petting zoos to inflatable water
slides, to arts and crafts and sometimes
even pranks on other colleges. It’s a
week jam-packed with college spirit and
light-hearted shenanigans, celebrating
the coming of the great Beer Bike.

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On the day of
Beer Bike, colleges
have friendlly competi-
tions like a color war and
an all-out water balloon fight
amongst every student. Then
we show off our floats in the
annual parade! Finally, we head
to the bike track where 10 bik-
ers and ten chuggers for each
alumni, men’s, and women’s
teams in every college begin
the relay race for victory and

college pride.

BEER BIKE
RECENT

ACHIEVEMENTS

Women’s Bike Team:
* Runnerup 2022
* 4th Overall 2021
Men’s Bike Team:

* 3rd Overall 2022
• Runnerup 2021

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intramural sports

Along with the D1, club sports, and Beer RECENT
Bike Teams we have at Rice, we have a lot of ACHIEVEMENTS
intramural sports that are available for those
who want to try a sport for the first time or Mens Soccer Champions 2022
maybe want to show a little bit of your compet- Mens Softball Champions 2022
itive spirit! Throughout the year, there are many Mens Basketball Runnerup 2022
activities such as ping pong, floor hockey, and
billiards that are available. Many of these events Billiard 3rd place 2022
are a part of our yearly competition, known as Mens Swimming 3rd place 2022
the President’s Cup. The college that gets the Presidents Cup 4th overall 2022
most points through all of these events com-
bined gets the coveted President’s Cup for the Tennis Champions 2019
Floor Hockey Champions 2016-2018
Women’s Softball Runner-Up 2018

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upcoming year.

LAUNDRY ROOM: Even though laun- COMPUTER ROOM: The Computer MOVIE ROOM: The movie room is a
dry is included in tuition and fees (no Room houses desktops, both Mac and great place to watch movies with a
scrounging for quarters!), its existence PC, that are available for use by all of group of friends or even for a class. In-
serves as a constant reminder of adult Duncan. Along with the computers, side, there’s a popcorn machine (needs
responsibility. Those responsibilities in- there is a printer that costs to print (the to be cleaned out), and a bunch of com-
clude actually doing your laundry and charges are placed onto your University fy seats to accompany the projector and
taking your laundry out in a timely fash- Account Balance) that is also available screen. The nice sound system makes it
ion. Bring high efficiency detergent and to every Duncaroo. If you forgot to print feel like you’re in a real movie theater,
stop by before you reach your last pair something for class in a rush, the Dun- without the $12 charge to get in.
of underwear! can Computer Room comes in clutch.

duncan college’s...

WORK
IN PROG-

SUNDECK: The Sundeck is a gath- 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN: Newly renovat- MUSIC ROOM: The music room is
ering point for social activity at ed, the fifth floor kitchen has marble the perfect place to let your inner
Duncan. With a picturesque view countertops, an electric stove, and even musician shine. Inside are pianos,
of all of Duncan, Rice, and the Tex- an island where you can prepare your a drum set, an amplifier, and many
as Medical Center, the sundeck is a food before you actually cook it. It’s other things that are free to use by
24/7 place to hang out, but always equipped with all kinds of nice pots, anyone at Duncan. If you and your
remember to be respectful of the pants, and utensils, so please make sure friends are interested in bringing
upperclassmen who live there! you clean up after yourself so they can your musical talents together to
stay that way. You can also store your perform, this is the place to be!
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sure to label them!

COMMONS: Recently renovated OC LOUNGE: Found on the first INNOVATION SPACE: A place for
by our improvments comittee, the floor, the OC lounge is place where undergraduates to construct and
commons is a good place for eat- off-campus students can come edit any artistic project, whether
ing, studying, chilling, or playing an and hang out whenever they are out of personal passion or for some-
intense game of ping pong in the on-campus at Duncan! It is current- thing related to Rice. When reno-
back of the commons. This space is ly being worked on by our OC reps vations are complete, it’ll contain
literally for anything — Forum, Asso- and will be ready soon! Stay tuned! a recording studio, music mixing
ciate’s night, anything you can think area, physical art area, a sewing and
of! clothing area, a digital art area, a VR
area, and a general use table.

...common areas!

QUAD AND DUNCTANK: This is a LOUNGES: These are chill spaces STUDY ROOMS: Each floor has
place where people can hang out and on every floor. Indoors, they’re two study rooms, in the AB and
have some fun in the sun! We often on the BC halls, and on the fifth CD halls. These rooms aren’t just
hold FITQs, College Nights, and other floor, they’re on AB and CD floors. for academics, however, and can
fun social events in this area. Dun- They vary in what’s in them, but be a great place to hang out with
can’s Quad takes pride in its unique they’re nice for napping, study- friends. They’re open to anyone
Dunctank, and per tradition, we have ing, or having a good time with and everyone from Duncan! :)
a special surprise for Duncaroos when friends!
it’s their birthday! Be sure to come
hang out in our beautiful Quad!

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speaking like...

Academic Fellow: A member of Duncan College Dunc Tank: The shallow pool that sits just out-
who acts as an academic tutor, offering help on side of Duncan commons. An excellent place for
subjects ranging from FWIS and Writing to Gen- catching up with friends on a Friday afternoon or
eral Chemistry or Physics. to take a surprise swim on your birthday.

Associate: A member of the Houston Commu- Flex Fund: A section of the Duncan budget that
nity, Rice Faculty, or Rice staff who is associated can be used by any student for small purchases
with Duncan College. They will host O-Week ($50-75) for the good of Duncan. Used for what-
groups for dinner during the week and occasion- ever other ideas you have for improving our
ally come to O-Week lunches throughout the college (i.e: ping pong balls for the Commons)
year. Duncaroo: You! A member of Duncan Col-
Associate’s Night: A semi-formal dinner held in lege. When the founding class of Duncan was
Duncan commons once per semester to honor formed, they knew all Dunc-Huncs were abso-
Duncan Associates. A very fun night for taking lute *snacks* and were inspired by a sweet treat
formal pictures, eating great food, and meeting called “Dunkaroos” to embed our inherently
interesting people. charming nature into our namesake. Thus, they
Class Rep: A voting member of Forum who rep- claimed the mighty kangaroo as their mascot
resents their class for major Duncan decisions. to complement our wonderful new name. From
There are two per class. Freshman Class Reps are then on, themselves and all future members of
selected a few weeks into the fall semester, so if Duncan woul be known as “Duncaroos.”
you’re interested, please apply to run! Forum: The weekly open Duncan government
College Night: An afternoon-evening cele- meeting held every Thursday evening in the
bration of Duncan spirit and community. Each Duncan commons, where we discuss current
residential college has their own themed college issues within the community.
night once per semester. Freshman Service Points (FSP): All freshman are
Commons: The main gathering space at Duncan, required to have a certain number of hours of
connected to the servery. It is used regularly for Duncan community service in order to be eligi-
eating meals, meeting with study groups, and ble for Room Jack and Room Draw in the spring
having college-wide events like DuncCares. semester.

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Game Theory Classroom (GTC): Located on Somos equipo, somos familia (SESF): Duncan’s
the first floor next to Stairwell C and Mack and official motto was started by the first Duncan
Jamil’s apartments. The GTC holds varying class- College Master Luis Duno-Gottberg and is Span-
es and club meetings throughout the days and ish for “We are a team, we are family.” SESF em-
nights. If you need a place to study, this is cer- bodies the best quality of our residential college:
tainly one! that we work together, live together, and learn
Magister’s Discretionary Fund: Money available to support each other in our efforts both as un-
to help students pay for expenses related to dergraduate students and as people.
college living. Requests can range from Duncan Sun God: The patron deity of Duncan College.
merchandise items to movie tickets. Also a traditional gesture of togetherness and
New Student Representatives (NSR): Three belonging to Duncan College, accomplished by
New Students chosen by the college Senator in holding one’s arms over one’s head and slowly
the fall. They represent Duncan in the Student opening and closing one’s fists while maintaining
Association (SA), bring news from the SA to stone-faced silence. Typically done to call upon
Duncan, and conduct their own projects within the blessings of the Sun God and to strike fear
the SA. into the hearts of our enemies.

Off-Campus (OC) Lounge: A lounge on the first
floor. Designated space for all off-campus stu-
dents to have a place at Duncan, although it is a
common space for Duncaroos to hang out!

Room Jack/Room Draw: The process of deter-
mining who will live on- or off-campus for the
next year (Room Jack), and where students will
live (Room Draw). Duncan students are guaran-
teed only three years of housing, and during the
spring semester, the Legislative Vice President
(LVP) runs a computer program to randomly se-
lect which students will be living off-campus.

Servery: The kitchen where your everyday food
is made. Every college either has its own servery
or shares one with nearby colleges. Duncaroos
and Murts share West Servery.

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BAKER | 1957 | BAKERITES WILL RICE | 1957 | WILL RICERS HANSZEN | 1957 | HANSZENITES

Baker was the first dorm built on Rice’s Another of the original colleges and the The third of the original colleges,
campus and became, along with Will butt of many a (loving) joke. Recogniz- Hanszen is one of the older buildings
Rice, Hanszen, and Wiess, one of the able by their actually-really-cool phoe- in the South of campus and is located
first residential colleges. It is home to nix mascot, you might also hear them where Rice’s health center used to be.
an idyllic “like the Great Hall at Hog- on Beer Bike morning chanting “Will They claim to have something called
warts” Commons, legendary breakfast, Rice Will Sweep”— to “sweep” is to win Ramajama, which we are...not sure how
and iconic traditions. all three Beer Bike races, something to interpret.
they have done many times.

WIESS | 1957 | WIESSMEN JONES | 1957 | JONESIANS BROWN | 1965 | BROWNIES

The last of the original four colleges, Jones was originally founded a fe- The second all-women’s college, built
Wiessmen do everything slightly dif- male-only college, housing the first next to Jones and as far away from the
ferently from the rest of us. We’re a lit- women to attend Rice! (also the first south colleges (the old men’s colleges)
tle concerned they might actually be a college on the North side of campus). as possible. Like Jones, they went co-
cult, as they have some pretty strange They went co-ed in the 1980s, and they ed in the 1980s. Brownies have great
traditions and rituals you might see claim to be the winning-est college: floor culture and are very friendly.
around campus. they will always win, even when they
lose.

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...other colleges!

LOVETT | 1968 | LOVETTEERS SID RICHARDSON | 1971 | SIDIZENS MARTEL | 2000 | MARTELIANS

Lovett college, named after Rice’s first Sid Rich is a combination of both Old Martel, one of Duncan’s Northern
president, Edgar Odell Lovett, is the and New Sid, located in the south col- neighbors, joined Rice in 2000. Its tra-
one building you will not mix up for leges. Rice’s building regulations ask ditions are rooted in Greek culture in
any others—it is riot-proof on the in- that no building can have more than tribute to their founders’ Greek heri-
side and brutalist on the outside. The seven floors, so the architects build tage. Though it is, certifiably, a pretty
look of the building has earned Lovett “seven floors” that are actually two elegant building, you will commonly
the fond nickname of “Toaster,” which stories each. Due to its height, Sid ac- hear everyone denying its existence
is used to jeer at Loveteers, but they quired the motto “Death from Above” as a residential college due to its loca-
seem to like it just fine. (Mars de Super) and their traditions re- tion and an unfortunate error in their
flect that attitude. founding documents.

MCMURTRY | 2009 | MURTS Check out the
campuswide
McMurtry was built, and then the archi- Owlmanac for
tects looked around and realized there more information
were some mistakes, so they built a better oneach of Rice’s
version: Duncan College. McMurtry cel- residential
ebrates their Scottish tradition, so don’t
be alarmed by the bagpipes. If you’re ever colleges!
not sure whether you’re next to McM or
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are blinding orange and yellow, you’re in
the wrong place.

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Alternative Spring Break (ASB): A student-driv- Campanile (Kam-pah-neel-ee): (1) Rice’s Under-
en Spring Break service trip, run through the graduate Orchestra for non-music majors, (2) The
Center for Civic Leadership. Rice yearbook put out every year, and (3) the
Baker 13: A Baker-founded event where willing clock tower in the Engineering Quad.
participants undress, put shaving cream on their Center for Academic and Professional Com-
bodies, and run around campus on the 13th and munication (CAPC): A center on the 2nd floor
31st of every month. of Fondren Library. The CAPC provides consul-
Baker Institute: The James A. Baker III Insti- tations on developing your writing, presenting,
tute for Public Policy. A very fancy place where and communication pieces, whether they’re for
important political figures will occasionally hang classes, internships, or personal interest.
out. Center for Career Development (CCD): Rice’s
Banner: The one-stop-shop for picking and visu- on-campus office for helping students find in-
alizing classes during registration period. A cool ternships, co-curricular opportunities, and em-
scheduling tool you’ll learn more about during ployment after graduation.
O-Week. Coffeehouse (Chaüs): A student-run coffee shop
Beer Bike: A very competitive, inter-college race that provides the best way to maximize your
held every spring, in which ten bikers and ten studying efficiency on short notice. It’s also a
chuggers from each college compete in a life and common place for Rice students to study, hang
death struggle for personal and college pride. out, or hold meetings. Located in the RMC.
Also includes one of the world’s largest water Credit Hour: Often simply called “hours”, a term
balloon fights and a parade of college-made used as a metric for class credits. 1 credit hour is
floats. Many Rice students refer to this event as approximately 1 hour of class time per week, and
Rice’s Christmas. most classes are 3 hours. The average Rice stu-
Beer Bike Week: The week preceding Beer Bike, dent takes about 14-16 hours per semester.
which feels like a week-long FITQ.The name of Critical Thinking in Sexuality (CTIS): A class tak-
the week may vary based on the college. Fea- en by all New Students during the first semester
tures events thrown by Beer Bike committee, to educate NS on sexual harassment and keep
such as Mr. Duncan, a talent show, and compe- each other safe on campus.
titions between the grades. Some people call Degreeworks: An online tool to help you keep
it the best week of the year, but if it’s not your track of your progress towards your degree.
thing, that’s chill! Doesn’t mean you’re any less Also includes helpful features to help predict
part of your college. your GPA and look at future class options. Don’t
Biosciences Research Collaborative (BRC): obsess.
Alternatively known as the big shiny building Digital Media Center (DMC): Located in the
on the corner of Main and University, the BRC basement of Fondren Library, it has lots of com-
houses many labs for bioengineering students, puters and other technical equipment available
biosciences, and some social sciences. for check out, as well as fancy plotters and print-
Brochstein Pavilion: A white-and-glass building ers when you need them for class.
located behind Fondren Library. A good place East-West Tea: Rice’s on-campus stu-
to work with natural lighting, buy pastries and dent-owned boba shop, open for retail almost
sandwhiches, or have casual meetings with pro- every evening in the RMC, and also serving free
fessors. boba in the serveries on certain days.

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Engineering Quad: A cluster of buildings sur- KTRU: The campus radio station, which can be
rounding the 45/90/180 statues, where many of found online at ktru.org or on HD radiation at
the buildings for engineering classes are located. 90.1 HD-2. It’s a student-operated radio station
Esther: The hub of information for all things that plays everything from jazz to reggae to
official at Rice, including timesheets for work- indie rock bands that no one has ever heard of
study, registration for classes, grades, housing before. They also broadcast Rice baseball games.
contracts, and more. Accessed at esther.rice.edu. Lifetime Physical Activity Program (LPAP): A
Fondren Library (a.k.a: Fondy, Fondle): Located 1-hour credit class that is required before you
in the Academic Quad. Features many excellent graduate. Some of the classes include swimming,
books, reservable study rooms, and plenty of dance, tennis, and yoga.
quiet spaces. There’s also some snack machines Marching Owl Band (MOB): They’re the only
at the front of the 4th floor. Open 24 hours/day band we have that includes electric violins and
during the week and exam period. kazoos. They put on entertaining football half-
Freshman Writing Intensive Seminar (FWIS): A time shows filled with amusing skits, jibes at
mandatory course for all New Students designed opposing teams, and zany antics. Anyone can try
to help Rice students develop good academic out, even if you’ve never played a musical instru-
writing habits. There’s a huge variety of topics to ment before!
choose form, and classes are capped at 15 stu- Moody Center: A large, distinctive, ab-
dents so you’ll get to know your classmates well. stract-looking building near the stadium. Mostly
You will learn more about this from your PAAs! features art from visiting Houston artists. There’s
Grand Hall: Big room located just inside the big also a fancy cafe inside!
glass doors in the RMC. Used for large events like Mudd Lab: The university computer center. If
career/pre-professional fairs, cultural celebra- you have any problems with your computer, the
tions, and student performances. people here are glad to help out. Also a great
The Hoot: A student-run business that provides place to plot large documents or posters.
late night food to Rice students from different Net ID: Your identification for most things relat-
locations around Houston. They offer food such ed to Rice — your initials followed by a number.
as fried chicken, pizza, and the famous Honey Good thing to have for everyone you work on
Butter Chicken Biscuits (HBCB) from Whataburg- group projects with.
er. Located inside the RMC.

Inner and Outer Loop: Two easy-to-find paths.
The inner loop is the main one-way road around
the academic buildings. The outer loop is the
path that encircles campus. Great for a jog.
About 3.1 miles long.

Jacks: Pranks that college play on each other,
especially during Beer Bike Week.

Jones Business School: Rice’s Graduate School
of Business. Not to be confused with Jones Col-
lege, Jones is for students pursuing their Masters
in Business Accounting (MBA). It is located right
across from the Recreation Center and the RMC.
The building now features a coffeeshop!

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Office of Academic Advising (OAA): Staff that Rice Counseling Center (RCC): Rice’s on-campus
are trained in the rules and regulations of ac- center for appointments with licensed profes-
ademics at Rice, but can also help you with sional counselors. The RCC is located next to Rice
pre-professional goals and making decisions for Health Services in a small building near Jones
your semesters here. You have to make your ap- and Brown colleges. The Rec: Shorthand for the
pointments by going to their office in the RMC. Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center. Located
Off-campus (OC): Often used to refer to stu- near the Jones Business School and the RMC,
dents who live off-campus or to restaurants/ the Rec contains an open weight room, outdoor
places around Houston. pool, squash courts, and more. It is also adjacent
Office Hours: Your professor’s designated time to the Rice Wellbeing Center & Title IX Office,
to stop by their office and ask questions or have which serves students facing a wide range of
conversations with them. Every professor has concerns with mental and social wellbeing.
them, so take advantage of this opportunity! Rice Emergency Medical Services (REMS): A
Peer Academic Advisor: Student liaisons from trained group of Rice students that provide
the OAA at each college who are trained to help medical attention in an emergency. You can join
you plan out your schedules, answer questions them by taking Rice’s specialized EMS class.
about class registration, and create four-year Rice Village: A commercial area just to the west
plans. of campus. Has a lot of great restaurants as well
Pass/Fail: A separate grading scale for the as shops and places you don’t think you need
classes that you take, in case you don’t want until you do, like nail salons and dry cleaners.
your GPA to take a hit. You have 3-4 available Rice Memorial Center (RMC): The central hub
depending on how many years you stay at Rice, for on-campus events. Home to many import-
and you only need a D- to get a P. It doesn’t ant places like the campus bookstore, a few
influence your GPA unless you end up failing the student-run businesses, WIlly’s Pub, and many
class. advising offices.
Peer Career Advisor (PCA): Student liaisons Rice Programming Council (RPC): The orga-
from the CCD at each college who are trained to nization in charge of all university-wide social
help you write your resumes, prepare for inter- events, such as our formal dances (Esperanza in
views, and hunt down career opportunities. the fall, Rondelet in the spring), and Beer Bike.
President’s Cup: An extremely important com- Also sometimes offers free tickets to cool things
petition for pride and glory. All 11 colleges com- like the opera and musicals that are rolling
pete for this honor through IM Sports events. through Houston.

Pumpkin Grades: Mid-semester grades only giv-
en to New Students in the fall to indicate how
they’re doing in their classes. They come out
around Halloween, hence the pumpkin.

The Quad: The central space of Rice University
in front of Fondren Library. You can find WIlly’s
Statue here as well as random tables and tram-
polines during certain times of year.

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Rice Programming Council (RPC): The orga- Sylly Week: Short for syllabus week, the first
nization in charge of all university-wide social week of the semester when professors spend
events, such as our formal dances (Esperanza in most of classes going over the syllabus and
the fall, Rondelet in the spring), and Beer Bike. learning your names. It is a great time to explore
Also sometimes offers free tickets to cool things the campus and meet new people.
like the opera and musicals that are rolling Teaching Assistant (TA): Depending on the
through Houston. class, the TA may grade your work, hold review
sessions, or meet with you to help with studying.
Rice University Police Department (RUPD): In many disciplines, they are graduate students,
Rice’s campus-based police department. They but some undergraduates are hired as TAs, usu-
offer a variety of services, such as registering ally for grading and holding homework sessions.
your valuables, escorting you across campus at Tetra: The credit on your meal plan used to buy
night, and helping you handle a variety of safety food at the restaurants in the paid organizations
concerns. around campus (Coffeehouse, Little Kitchen @
Brochstein, Sammy’s in the RMC, etc). One Tetra
Rustication: A harsh penalty in which a student point = one dollar. Students receive 200 dollars
isn’t allowed on campus except for classes and each year, and they roll over. If you save enough
tests. A very serious consequence. across your time at Rice, you can be someone’s
Tetra Patron your senior year.
S-Number (S#): Your student number is like Thresher: The nationally-recognized campus
your SSN but for Rice. It’s kind of long, but you newspaper. Publishes exciting, controversial, and
need to memorize it, as a lot of documents will important news around campus. Anyone and
ask you for it. (i.e: S01234567) everyone is encouraged to submit an op-ed to
the Thresher!
Student Association (SA): The campus-wide Tudor Fieldhouse: Rice’s basketball and volley-
body representing students. The SA deals with ball courts, located in the southwest of campus.
campus-wide issues and administrative business. Also home to academic advising for athletics,
They normally have meetings every Monday large events during O-Week, and banners cel-
night that are open for all students to attend. ebrating Rice’s Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize
winners.
Sallyport: The big archway in the middle of Willy’s Statue: Statue of Rice’s founder, William
Lovett Hall. Tradition holds that if you walk Marsh Rice in the academic quad. Conversation
through it from the inside of the quad between on campus has been centered around Willy’s
matriculation and graduation, you won’t gradu- removal, given that ongoing research, including
ate on time. that by Rice students and by members of the
Task Force on Slavery, Segregation, and Injustice,
Shepherd School: Rice’s School of Music. One has illuminated WMR’s enslavement of at least
of the nation’s top conservatories, they hold 15 African American people.
free performances of some kind almost every
day. They’re incredibly good! Go if you have the
chance and support your fellow students!

Students Transforming Rice Into a Vio-
lence-Free Environment (STRIVE): A group of
students on campus trained to address sexual
and domestic violence on campus. Every college
has at least two STRIVE liaisons, and they pro-
vide confidential help and resources to students
that are facing difficulties with sexual violence or
an unhealthy relationship.

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beyond the hedges

As the nation’s fourth largest and most culturally diverse city, Hous-
ton offers endless opportunities for exploration. As a Rice student, you will
have close access to the Texas Medical Center, the Houston Museum Dis-
trict, Rice Village, Hermann Park, and much more! Here is more information

on some Houston spots near Duncan:
Texas Medical Center (TMC):
A 15 minute walk from Duncan, the TMC
is the world’s largest medical center. A
variety of biomedical and life-science-fo-
cused labs host Rice undergraduates to
conduct independent research, and there
are many opportunities for hospital vol-
unteering as well.

Museum District: About a 20 minute walk or short metro ride from Duncan, the Mu-
seum District is home to 19 museums, galleries, cultural centers and community or-
ganizations, including the Museum of Natural Science and Museum of Fine Arts. The
Museum District is a popular destination for Duncaroos looking for a relaxing but
interesting weekend activity!
Rice Village: Located immediate-
ly west of campus, Rice Village is a
16-block bundle of boutique and chain
stores, along with bars, coffee shops,
and a variety of restaurants. Students
frequently walk (about 20 minutes
from Duncan) or drive to this area to
grab food, boba, drinks, etc. off-cam-
pus.
Yoyo’s Hotdogs: A fan favorite of Rice Village, Yoyo’s is a late night hot dog stand
(with vegetarian options) open only on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Prepare to
wait anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour for this wildly popular item!

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Hermann Park: One of Houston’s
oldest public spaces, Hermann Park is
across the street from the North Col-
leges and consists of over 450 acres
to host any outdoor activity you can
imagine, including picnics, scenic runs,
and sports! Some of the most popular
points of interest are listed below.

• The Japanese Garden: With its wa-
terfalls, bridges, and stone paths that wander among azaleas, Japanese
maples, and cherry trees, the Japanese Garden is a peaceful hideaway in
Hermann Park. The garden was designed by world-renowned landscape
architect Ken Nakajima.

• The Houston Zoo: The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre park, which houses
over 6,000 animals from more than 600 species. It receives 2.1 million
visitors each year and is the second most visited zoo in the US. Ad-
mission is free with your Rice Student ID!

• McGovern Centennial Gardens: The northwest corner of Her-
mann Park is home to the 8-acre McGovern Centennial Gar-
dens, which offer visitors the opportunity to explore a vari-
ety of themed garden rooms situated along a spacious
central lawn, the Centennial Green, and are home
to more than 490 new trees of over 50

Metro Cards:

The Hermann Park/Rice Metro
station is located on the way
to Hermann Park, connecting
our campus with downtown
Houston, midtown, the Museum
District, the TMC, and the NRG
complex. Students can obtain a
free Metrocard online, and the
balance will replenish auto-
matically as funds are used,

receiving up to $30.00 in
rides per month!

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CAMPUS RESOURCES

GENERAL SPECIFIC QUESTION SEE THIS
AREA: TOPIC: ABOUT... RESOURCE:

ACADEMIC/ Major/minor Registration, rules, etc. Peer Academic Advisors
PROFESSIONAL Choosing classes Office of Academic Advising
Pre-professional help Center for Career Development

Career Jobs, summer internships, etc. Peer Career Advisors

Visa information, adjusting to Office of International Student
college in the US Services

Academic performance In a specific class/subject Professors, Academic Fellows

Due to disability Disability Support Services

Due to underlying personal/ Wellbeing, Dunc Squad
emotional concerns

Adjusting to college Student Success Initiatives,
Dunc Squad

SOCIAL Financial concerns Financial Aid, Rice Firsts/SSI
Family, friends, social groups
O-Week Advisors, Dunc Squad,
Roommates Wellbeing

Significant others/romantic General concerns Dunc Squad, Wellbeing
Sexual harrassment
STRIVE, Wellbeing
PERSONAL Physical illness, injury, etc. STRIVE, Title IX Office

ANY abusive relationship Rice Health Advisors, Rice
Health Center
HEALTH Social environment & minority
EMERGENCY? harrassment STRIVE, The SAFE Office, Well-
CALL REMS being, Rice Counseling Center
IMMEDIATELY Student clubs, organizations,
etc. Diversity Facilitators,
AT (713) 348-6000 Office of Multicultural Affairs,
Affinity Groups,
Learning/physical disability, or Wellbeing
long-term physical injury
O-Week Advisors & Coordi-
Mental / emotional wellbeing nators

Disability Resource Center

Wellbeing, Rice
Counseling
Center

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To the Matriculating Class of 2022...

We know that the transition to Rice may be overwhelming, exciting, or
nerve-wracking for some of you no matter what your background or ex-
perience with college is like. You may be worried about how you are
going to make new friends in college, how to maintain long-distance re-
lationships, or how to navigate the academic rigor of Rice. While we may
not be able to take away all of your worries and concerns, we hope that
this book has reduced some of the nervousness and answered some of
the questions you have about Rice and Duncan.

In the upcoming weeks you will be receiving a lot more information like
move-in details and first-day logistics, but for now relax and enjoy the
rest of your summer break! We are currently finalizing all the events and
activities we have planned for EspressO-Week and we are so excited to
see and meet all of you in just a few weeks!! If you have any further ques-
tions, don’t hesitate to text or call one of us. Our contact information is
at the beginning of this book.

We hope you found this book helpful and insightful as you prepare for
your first year at Rice. We’re eager to see how each and every one of you
find your place in our Duncan family, and we’re amped to be supporting
you along the way. Get ready to meet your fellow Duncaroos in August!

See you soon,

Your EspressO-Week Coordinators,

Anthony, Mary-Gwen, & Pia (AMP)

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DUNCAN COLLEGE
1601 Rice Boulevard
Houston, TX, 77007

[email protected]

SEE YOU SOON!