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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Fall 2026 Construction Update (video) Go behind the scenes with Matt Hester, Sr. Assistant Director of Capital Construction, and Florence Tang, Sr. Project Manager, as they showcase Rice’s newest spaces, including Virani Hall and the new Lovett and Chao Colleges. |
Responsible AI at Rice: Where We Are and What's Next What does responsible AI look like at Rice? Here’s how we’re defining it. |
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Why Continuous Feedback Matters Year Round Making feedback part of an ongoing conversation can help employees and managers stay aligned, address challenges and support growth throughout the year. |
Growing the Experience: OF&S Intern Program Enters Year Three Now in its third year, the OF&S Student Intern Program is expanding across Rice—with new opportunities for students to build skills, connections and professional experience. |
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Stay Sharp: Build Stronger Cybersecurity Habits this October Test your cyber know-how, learn how to spot digital threats and join Rice’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities. |
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All my best,
Kelly Fox, Executive Vice President for Operations, Finance, & Support