News Briefs

Rice Observatory hosts Halloween party

The Rice University Campus Observatory and the Rice Space Institute (RSI) will host a Halloween Party at the observatory Monday, Oct. 31, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

RSI will provide bottled water, soft drinks and candy for kids, and there will be a costume contest.

Mars will be at its closest point to Earth Oct. 29, and the viewing for Venus will also be exceptional this month.

For more information, visit <http://space.rice.edu>.

Rice literary magazine seeks submissions

The University Blue, the literary and arts magazine of Rice University, is seeking submissions from all members of the Rice community, including faculty and staff.

The magazine accepts works of prose, poetry or art — with the best in each category winning a $100 prize. The deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 1.

For complete submission guidelines, e-mail <ublue@rice.edu>.

Rice Night at the Rockets basketball game

Members of the Rice community can take in a Houston Rockets game at a discount during “Rice University Night” at the Toyota Center Nov. 8.

To learn more, call the Rockets Group Sales Office at 713-758-7200.