1. Baker Institute Presentation: India and the United States
2. Final IT Security Awareness Month Presentation:
3. Rice Shuttle Survey
4. Rice Service Council
5. Baker Sidewalk Closed
6. Zipcar
7. Fondren Bday Party!





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1. Baker Institute Presentation: India and the United States

The Founding Director
of the
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy

and the

Office of the President
Rice University

cordially invite you to attend a presentation on

India and the United States:
A Partnership for Prosperity

by

Her Excellency Meera Shankar
Ambassador of India to the United States

with welcoming remarks and introduction by

The Honorable Edward P. Djerejian
Founding Director, Baker Institute for Public Policy

and

David W. Leebron
President, Rice University

Friday, November 6, 2009
5:30 pm Reception
6:00 pm Presentation
Doré Commons
James A. Baker III Hall
Rice University

Formal Invitation is attached.

Please RSVP by fax to 713.348.5993, by e-mail to bipprsvp@rice.edu
or on the Web at www.bakerinstitute.org/events/shankar
before Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

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2. Final IT Security Awareness Month Presentation:


Friday, October 30, 2009
noon - 1:00 p.m.
Hanszen Classroom 207

If your credit is ruined by a thief who steals your information and runs up thousands of dollars of debt, it can jeopardize your future employment opportunities, result in declined home and car loan applications, and raise your interest rates.

Most consumers do not want to consider these threats because purchasing convenience and speed are in high demand these days, even though fast and easy financial transactions increase the risk of credit information loss and theft.

Officers Brucus Owdley and Jacob Web from the Financial Crimes Unit of the Houston Police Department discuss how to protect your credit information, how to monitor your credit reports, and the steps to take if your credit information is stolen.

Bring your lunch and join us above the Hanszen College Commons; no RSVPs required.

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3. Rice Shuttle Survey


Attention Rice Shuttle riders!

Have you ever waited for a shuttle for more than ten minutes? Have
you done so standing in Houston's rain or heat?
Have you ever wondered where the shuttle was and whether it would be
faster just to walk to your destination?

Wouldn't you like a way to find out where the shuttles are without
staring down the street?

We are a Senior Design team working on a solution to your problem: a
Bus Tracking System for Rice. This system would track the locations
of the shuttles, determine their route, and provide this information
back to you, the user.
Please take our survey at the following link to help us design the
best user experience possible.
https://my.rice.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1254779799196

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4. Rice Service Council


Want to make an impact on the culture of service at Rice?

Applications are now being accepted for the Rice Service Council.


Rice is a small campus that has several effective student organizations that promote service and advocate for social responsibility. However, often there is a lack of communication amongst these campus groups, which can limit their creativity, resources and impact. As a Rice volunteer, you have the opportunity to have a tremendous influence on the culture of service on campus by becoming a member of the new Rice Service Council. Working with other student leaders, you will not only represent your service organization but also increase collaborative efforts both on and off campus.

The Rice Service Council has four different initiatives:
1. Create a forum in which Student Service Organization leaders can learn, share, and benefit from each other
2. Coordinate a campus wide annual Volunteer Recognition Event
3. Increase Leadership Development, including coordinating the Fall Service Retreat
4. Advertise and advise on the awarding of the Community Service Grant, Spirit of Service Awards and scholarships

For more information, or to apply, visit the CIC's website (http://cic.rice.edu). Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, November 9, 2009.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Hodgkinson, Assistant Director of the Community Involvement Center, at sarah.hodgkinson@rice.edu or 713-348-6409.


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5. Baker Sidewalk Closed

For safety reasons, the sidewalk along College Way just north of Baker College will be closed until the brick work is complete at the new Baker College Wing. The construction fence will be extended this Thursday and signage will be placed directing pedestrians to alternate routes. Access to the bus stop and blue light phone near the Humanities Building will not be impacted.

A map indicating the sidewalk closure is included in this email for your use.

Please contact Larry Vossler (Vossler@rice.edu or x2988) if you have specific questions about this project. For updates on the South Colleges Renovations and Additions project please visit: www.rice.edu/scol. To view all construction notices, please visit: www.rice.edu/constructionfeed.

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6. Zipcar


For those interested in the Zipcar program, this is an important information to share with you.

The zipcar application process is very easy but you must follow the instructions carefully so your application is not rejected.
1. Provide your student ID number
2. Provide your Rice email address only.
3. The mailing address you provide must match your credit card address for verification by Zipcar.
4. Once the application is approved by Zipcar and Rice, you can contact Zipcar to mail your card to your Houston address (it takes 7-10 days to receive the zipcard)

If your application is turned down use these tips and try again.

If you have any questions please contact zipcar.com/rice or call 866-4ZIPCAR.
The cars are located at the Lovett Hall parking lot near Cohen House.

At your service,
Transportation and Parking Department.
713-348-5223/5996

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7. Fondren Bday Party!


Come celebrate Fondren Library's 60th Birthday Party: The Student Party!

Wednesday, November 4th
8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Kyle Morrow Room, Fondren 3rd Floor

Cake, Bubble Tea, Bubbles, and music by: The Phils


Come and join in the fun!!


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-Chethlyn