ARUBA presents “The Weekend” April 16-19, 2026
Help us shape a powerful and inspiring agenda. We want to hear from you! The Steering Committee is gathering input to make “The Weekend” and our 60th Anniversary Celebration a truly historic success.
Your voice matters. This milestone is about honoring our past and celebrating our present. By completing this short survey, you’ll help ensure the events, programs, and moments we create reflect what’s most meaningful to you and our entire community. Together, we can make this anniversary year unforgettable.
2026 MLK Unity Parade
Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.
Reconnect. Re-engage. Re-commit
Rice University is proudly commemorating the 60th anniversary of Black life on campus, a milestone that honors the achievements and lasting contributions of Black students, alumni, faculty, and staff. This celebration reflects both the progress made since the first Black students were admitted in the 1960s and the continued commitment to equity, inclusion, and community. It is a moment to recognize the pioneers who broke barriers, uplift the generations that followed, and look ahead to building an even stronger, more inclusive legacy for future Owls.
