Fast Five April 2025

Dear colleagues,

Welcome to the Fast Five with OF&S! This campus-wide monthly publication highlights the latest updates on our key initiatives. Here are the five things you need to know about OF&S this Friday:


Hidden Rice: The Sweetest Spot on Campus Take a behind-the-scenes look at the baking brilliance fueling Rice’s serveries. Read More	FY26 Performance Management Enhancements Discover how iO helps document and organize your performance-management activities. Read More

Email Modernization Project: Enhancing Communication Infrastructure at Rice Learn how Rice’s email upgrade brings simplicity, security, and a better experience. Read More	Learning from Your Peers: Takeaways from an AI Workshop Discover how your colleagues applied new skills and what advice they have for others interested in exploring Large Language Models. Read More

Insights with an OF&S Leader: Sandee Cheynet Meet Sandee Cheynet, an OF&S leader who is transforming the Human Resources department through strategic leadership, collective solutions, and helping employees flourish. Read More	Missed a Fast Five? Revisit all Fast Five articles on the OF&S website. Read More

All my best,

Kelly Fox, Executive Vice President for Operations, Finance, & Support