The Owl About Rice webinar series provides meaningful opportunities for Rice parents to connect, engage and gain insights from fellow parents and campus experts.
Upcoming Event
(If there is no upcoming event listed, please visit parents.rice.edu/events to explore more events and opportunities to connect with the Rice community.)
Sept. 2025: A Parent Q&A
No matter where you’re at in your Rice parent journey, hear a conversation with “Rice Parent to Parent Network” Facebook moderators Stacie De Armas (Parent ’26 and ’28), Amy Spiro (Parent ’26) and Michele Thompson (Parent ’26). They share their experiences and answer your questions as you support your student through this exciting chapter. They cover a range of topics: academic life, student support, career services and what to expect this fall.
Nov. 2025: Student Wellbeing and Counseling Resources
Discover how Rice is here for your student’s mental health and wellbeing. Representatives from the Rice Counseling Center and the Student Wellbeing Office provide an overview of available services and answer key questions about student support.
Jan. 2026: Supporting Student Career Exploration
Learn how Rice supports your student's career journey. Representatives from the Rice Center for Career Development (CCD) introduce the center’s services and share ways you can support your student’s career exploration.
February 2026: Guide to Commencement
Discover what to expect as your student prepares for Commencement. Rice staff share key timelines, graduation events and practical tips, followed by an open Q&A addressing regalia, schedules and what to expect on commencement day.
Rice Parents & Families
6100 Main St. - MS520
Houston, Texas 77251-1892
Phone: 713-348-4057
Email: parents@rice.edu
