Fast Five November 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:

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Tour Sarofim Hall with Matt Hester (video)

Matt Hester, Sr. Associate Director of Capital Construction, walks us through Sarofim Hall, showcasing its architectural and programmatic features.

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Investing in Custodians

Take a closer look at how RE&F is supporting the people who keep Rice shining.

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Your Fast Five Feedback

How readers' feedback is helping shape the Fast Five.

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Elevating AI Research at Rice

RANGE gives Rice researchers the computing power to run bigger experiments, analyze larger datasets, and produce results faster.

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Introducing Rice Journeys: Celebrating the People Who Make Rice Thrive

Hear how Mauricio Benitez built his career at Rice and what advice he has for those looking to grow.

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Missed a Fast Five?

Revisit all Fast Five articles on the OF&S website.

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All my best,

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