Rice to honor veterans at annual ceremony Nov. 11

Rice University will recognize Owls who have served in the United States military, including the veterans among faculty, staff and students, at its 21st annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Rice Memorial Chapel and Ray Courtyard.

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Kyle La Rue, copy center assistant from the Jones Graduate School of Business, is this year’s honoree. The ceremony will feature opening music by the Mini MOB; a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Shepherd School of Music graduate student Colin Miller; remarks by Naval ROTC Midshipmen 3rd Class Michaela Menka; and a keynote address by retired Navy Capt. Chuck Hewell.

Following the ceremony, veterans may enjoy a barbecue luncheon and photo booth in Farnsworth Pavilion.

The Veterans Day planning committee includes Safety Specialist Lauren Casady, Senior Employee Relations Specialist Tina Jackson, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership Executive Director Kazimir Karwowski, Archivist Librarian Traci Patterson and Rice Neuroengineering Initiative Associate Director Nichole Wood.

Beyond Veterans Day, Rice honors people who have served in the military with several benefits throughout the year.

Veteran education benefits are available to qualified full- or part-time Rice students or employees who are active duty or reserve military personnel, veterans or in some cases the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans whose death or disability is a direct result of their military service.

Additionally, Rice Business participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program at the highest level possible for all MBA programs. This means veterans who meet the length of service requirement are able to obtain funding for up to 100% of tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance and an annual book stipend. Visit business.rice.edu/military for more information.