The collaborative spirit of their work demonstrates the value of community at Rice University. In Andrew’s words, "Community is important, like building is great, but what really made this special was... bringing in so many people to work with."
The construction took 14 hours to complete, but there may be changes to come in the future! In fact, Andrew has already volunteered his services to update the model as the Rice campus continues to grow. The next time you’re “inside the hedges,” be sure to stop by the Rice Welcome Center to see the display in the lobby.
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My name is Olivia, Chao ‘27. I am currently a junior at Brown College, but in the fall, I’ll transfer to the new residential college, Chao College, where I’ll serve as Chief Justice (CJ). I'm studying health science, biosciences, French and medical humanities. This is what a week in my life looks like!
Moving from Hawai’i to Houston, Tamara, Martel ‘29, expected a world of difference. What she didn’t expect, however, was the wealth of opportunities to make a difference through local volunteering and the Alternative Spring Break Program — all thanks to the community she found beyond the hedges.
From unlucky dice rolls to a $400 startup grant, Jonathan, Will Rice ‘26, shares how a passion for board games transformed his journey at Will Rice College — proving that at Rice, quirky hobbies can lead to BIG impacts.
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