Several new exhibits are currently on display in Fondren Library and in the RMC. In the RMC Trophy Case, an exhibit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first black undergraduates enrolled at Rice University.
1973 Campanile
On the first floor of Fondren Library, “Rare Books: Curiosities in a Digital Age” highlights the importance of rare books as physical objects. The exhibit was created by Woodson Research Center’s graduate student intern Trevor McNally.
Also on display on the first floor Information Commons area are examples of medieval manuscript facsimiles.
Medieval Manuscript Facsimiles ©Jeff Fitlow
On the third floor Lovett Lounge, Woodson Research Center student worker Camille Chenevert (Baker ’19) created an exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first graduating class from Rice.
Dance cards from 1916 commencement ball
First graduates 1916