Harvey update for Tuesday morning

Harvey update for Tuesday morning

Rice University will remain closed through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, which is Labor Day.

We have two important requests:

  1. To date, 4,787 people have completed the needs assessment. We want to know about everyone's status – even if your property was not impacted by the storm.
  2. We will be launching a second tool later today to figure out: a) who has temporary space to offer to those who have been displaced; and b) for those who have been displaced, whether you need a temporary place to stay.

A number of you have asked about volunteering to help our campus and city. We are organizing that effort and will share details about opportunities as soon as they are available.

A few status reminders:

  • Rice will remain closed through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 4.
  • The Rec Center will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. for Rice students, staff and faculty only. A Rice ID is required for entry.
  • Fondren Library will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. for Rice students, staff and faculty only. A Rice ID is required for entry.
  • All four serveries (North, South, West and Seibel) will be open Tuesday and Wednesday for brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. This is for undergraduates and essential personnel only.
  • A current list of buildings on campus that have experienced weather-related issues is being managed by FE&P.
  • Student Health Services will be available today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Questions can also be posed via hlsv@rice.edu.

If you have questions or concerns, please send them to cmtcomment@rice.edu.

Marie Lynn Miranda
Provost

Kevin Kirby
Vice President for Administration
Chair of the Crisis Management Team