	James A. Baker III honored with highest alumni award For his commitment to Rice University, James A. Baker III has been chosen by the Association of Rice Alumni as the 2008 Gold Medal winner.
	Alumni honored for distinguished achievements Four Rice University graduates have been selected to receive the Association of Rice Alumni's annual Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to alumni whose professional or volunteer activities reflect and forward the high standards and ideals of the university.
	Four honored for meritorious service to Rice Four alumni have earned the Association of Rice Alumni's Meritorious Service Award, recognizing their significant, sustained and voluntary contributions of energy, time and creativity toward the advancement of the university.
	Commencement speaker Rupp inspires civic engagement For most people, a circle is just a shape, something they learned to identify as a small child. But for George Rupp, president of the International Rescue Committee, a circle represents community not easily defined and the opportunity to go beyond the self and improve the world.
	Connexions wins $2M from Hewlett Foundation The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has awarded $2 million to Rice's open-education program, Connexions. The two-year grant -- the fifth from the foundation to Connexions since 2002 -- will allow Connexions to develop a new generation of easy-to-use authoring software and to establish a user consortium to fund the program's future growth.
	Rice alum makes news in energy circles Andy Karsner '89 has gone to the ends of the Earth for U.S. energy policy, literally. A month after attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference on the Indonesian island of Bali, he went to the South Pole as part of the National Science Foundation's U.S. Antarctic Program to promote wind and solar power.
	Who knew a nanocar could dwarf Texas-sized art cars? Rice University had its first-ever entry in this year's legendary Houston Art Car Parade -- and drove away with the Annie Burks Visionary Artist Award.
	CBEN's Kulinowski featured in May 20 TV show about nanotechnology Rice chemist and nanotechnology expert Kristen Kulinowski is one of the featured experts in the May 20 episode of "Nanotechnology: The Power of Small" on KUHT-TV Channel 8.
	Radiation test on granite countertop leads Llope to broader issues An afternoon detour to help a local TV news crew last month has turned into a scientific odyssey for Rice nuclear physicist Bill Llope.
	Shepherd School students return to the Kennedy Center For the fifth year in a row, musicians from Rice University have been invited to take center stage at one of the best-known venues in the country, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. Building on their school's legacy, eight students from the Shepherd School of Music will perform and participate in the Kennedy Center's Conservatory Project.
	Rival economists debate at Baker Institute event Two leading economists with rival political campaigns squared off at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy recently to discuss the economic positions of their respective candidates.
	Rice students depart on international service project While many Rice University students headed home for the summer, 14 students journeyed to Guatemala for a two-week service trip. In San Lucas Toliman, the Rice students are working on projects requested and directed by indigenous people.
	Baker Institute conference, study to weigh risks for global energy markets A conference at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy will bring together senior policymakers, economists, academic specialists and industry professionals to discuss the geopolitical risks currently facing international energy markets and the global financial system.
	Rice Gallery staff member has solo show As the preparator of Rice Gallery, David Krueger helps others create art by researching subjects, purchasing supplies, providing materials, building walls, painting backdrops and installing lighting. Though he is focused on doing for others, his day job has also helped him develop as an artist, currently showcasing an exhibition at CUE Art Foundation in New York City.
Shuttles running on summer schedule
Remembrance Friday night for the earthquake victims in China
Wills, estate planning topic of first 'legal brown bag'
Shell Center seeks faculty proposals
Torch Run for Special Olympics kicks off at Rice Wednesday morning
Commencement activities
National Police Week
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Recent mentions of Rice University in the news media:
	D.C. confidential Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, wrote this review of Ted Sorensen's "Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History." Boston Globe
	Oil shock two? Amy Myers Jaffe, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article on the economic effects of high oil prices. Christian Science Monitor
	On this day, the Owls are big winners Wiess College senior Jonathan Cary, Baker College senior Jarett Dillard, Sid Richardson College senior Cole St. Clair, Brown College senior Desarie Walwyn, Lovett College senior Dominique Karas and Wayne Graham, head baseball coach, are quoted in an column on Rice's graduating student-athletes. Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on Individual.com.)
	Suspending gasoline tax fuels interest James Weston, associate professor of management, is quoted on the economic effects of a federal gas tax holiday. Houston Chronicle
	The candidate, the preacher and the unconscious mind Research by Michelle Hebl, associate professor of psychology and management, is cited in an article on the connection between the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. Washington Post
	White House candidates offer plans to curb high gas prices An article on the plans of the presidential front-runners to lower gas prices quotes Ken Medlock, a fellow in energy studies at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared in the Denton Record Chronicle and TradingMarkets.com.)
	The evangelical manifesto: What it means Michael Lindsay, assistant professor of sociology, is quoted on a manifesto published by prominent evangelical Christian leaders attempting to raise evangelicalism above the political fray. U.S. News & World Report
	Parker fights for his Rites Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, is featured for a performance at Mount Royal College Conservatory. Calgary Herald (Canada)
	When you come to a split end, take it An article on the Houston Art Car Parade focuses on Rice's entry and the nanocar research of Jim Tour, the Chao Professor of Chemistry. U.S. News & World Report
	Packevicius signs professional contract An article reports that alumnus Paulius Packevicius '08 has signed a three-year contract to play basketball for Fastweb Casale Monferrato in Italy. CSTV.com
	Honorary degrees, free speech and respect Rice is mentioned in an article on the granting of honorary degrees by universities. Inside Higher Education
	A compact chemical sensor Frank Tittel, the J.S. Abercrombie Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, is quoted in an article on the development of a sensor that could be used to detect extremely low concentrations of a broad variety of chemicals. MIT Technology Review
	New hope for stroke survivors Research on stroke recovery by Marcia O'Malley, assistant professor in mechanical engineering and materials science, is featured. A video of the story is available. Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science
	Electronics' 'missing link' found James Tour, the Chao Professor of Chemistry, and Tao He, a postdoctoral research associate in chemisty, are quoted in an article on the work on "memristors" by alumnus Stan Williams '74. BBC News
	Ex-president, charity built relationship good for both Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, is quoted on the relationship between former President Jimmy Carter and Habitat for Humanity. Atlanta Journal Constitution
	In New York, Texas delegation touts state's economy, technology Rice's work in nanotechnology is mentioned in an article on a visit by a delegation of Texas business leaders to New York. Austin American-Statesman
	Why it's time to sweat the small stuff Rice is mentioned in an article on the commercial viability of nanotechnology. WhatPC.co.uk
	The Santa Barbara Symphony's final performance at the Arlington An article reports that alumnus Kris Khang '07 will serve as assistant principal cellist for the Santa Barbara Symphony. It also mentions that Khang studied with Lynn Harrell, professor of cello. Santa Barbara Independent
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Owls win 13th consecutive conference title

The Rice Owls baseball team swept the University of Houston last weekend to claim their third straight Conference USA championship — and their 13th consecutive conference championship under head coach Wayne Graham, dating back to the Western Athletic Conference and Southwest Conference. As a result of the weekend win, Rice will be the No. 1 seed in the 2008 Entergy C-USA Baseball Championship, which will be held in New Orleans May 21–25.

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