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Veterans in Business Association


Mission:
The mission of the Rice Veterans in Business Association (VIBA) is two-fold. First, we will provide assistance to veterans transitioning from military service to student life at Rice University. Second, we will uphold our commitment to service by partnering with other student organizations, Rice Alumni, and the Houston business community to participate and sponsor in philanthropic events that benefit charitable veteran and military organizations.

Goals:  

  1. Provide transition support, leadership guidance, resume advice, and networking opportunities to all veterans attending Rice University.
  2. Raise money for charitable veteran and military service organizations.
  3. Provide an opportunity for all Rice students to network with veterans in business and to participate in fund raising efforts that support charitable veteran organizations.
  4. Build a strong academic, professional, and personal support network amongst Rice alumni and the veteran community at Rice University.
Dues are $20 for a 1-year membership or $40 for a 2-year membership.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact James Battista at James.M.Battista@rice.edu.  
Battista   

Jimmy Battista
President
  
 

  Elkins   

Ryan Elkins
Vice President
of Outreach

             
Pryor   

Mick Pryor
Vice President
of Events