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– January 25, 2001Posted in: Current News

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authors, others to be honored
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The Friends of
Fondren Library will honor Rice faculty, staff, alumni and
Friends’ members who have authored a book, edited a
journal, composed a major musical work or mounted a one-person
art show in 2000.

A program will
be held Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. in the library’s Kyle Morrow
Room with a reception following.

The Friends
of Fondren Library is asking for assistance in identifying
such people in the Rice community. If you authored a book,
edited a journal or produced a musical work or art show
last year or if you know someone who did, forward the information
to Mary Pat Julian, <mjulian@rice.edu>
or (713) 348-5157. Be sure to include the following information:
name of author/editor/composer/artist; title of work; publisher;
and publishing date.


Apply now
for CIC summer service trip
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The Community
Involvement Center currently is accepting applications for
its annual International Summer Service Trip. Thirteen spaces
are available for the May 14-27 trip to San Lucas Toliman,
Guatemala.

Applications
are due in the CIC, located in the Rice Memorial Center
cloisters, by 5 p.m. Feb. 12. Applications also will be
accepted online. To apply online visit the Web at <www.ruf.rice.edu/~service/>.

Applicants selected
for the program will be notified by Feb. 16. A $300 registration
fee must be paid by participants by Feb. 23. The fee includes
transportation, housing, construction materials, meals and
some organized group activities. Scholarships are available;
inquire with the CIC.

Students will
participate in service projects organized through the Diocese
of New Ulm, which established a parish in San Lucas Toliman
30 years ago. Most of the projects in which students participate
will focus on environmental work.
For more information, contact the CIC, (713) 348-4970.

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