Friends of Fondren Library

Friends of Fondren Library Gala and Auction

This event has been rescheduled for March 26, 2021. Table and ticket purchases will be honored at the rescheduled event. 

Gala Chairs Deborah and Bryan Domning ’75 invite you to join us for the

40th annual Friends of Fondren Library Gala and Auction
honoring Pat and Ira Gruber, the Harris Masterson Jr. Professor Emeritus of History.

Please visit https://riceconnect.rice.edu/fofl to purchase a table or individual tickets.

2018 Rice Authors, Editors, Composers and Artists Reception

On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, the Friends of Fondren Library will host its annual event honoring Rice faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Friends of Fondren Library who have authored a book, edited a journal, composed a major musical work or mounted a one-person art show in the calendar year 2017.

Please register for this event using the button to the right.

Meet the Author: John B. Boles '65

Friends of Fondren Library's Meet the Author Co-Chairs Kristin Necessary '01 and Mindy Vanderford '84 invite you to join us for a special event featuring John B. Boles '65, the William P. Hobby Professor of History at Rice University and the former editor of the Journal of Southern History, who will discuss his book "Jefferson: Architect of American Liberty." A question-and-answer session and casual reception will follow. 

 

2017 Reception Honoring Rice University Authors, Editors, Composers and Artists

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, the Friends of Fondren Library will host its annual event honoring Rice faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Friends of Fondren Library who have authored a book published in calendar year 2016, edited a journal published in 2016, composed a major musical work in 2016 or mounted a one-person art show in 2016.

2017 Friends of Fondren Library Gala Honoring The D. Kent and Linda Anderson Family

Invite

Join us for the Friends of Fondren Library's 37th annual gala dinner and auction honoring The D. Kent and Linda Anderson Family. Proceeds from this annual event are used to enhance library collections, resources and facilities.  Tables of 10 are available as well as individual tickets. To purchase a table or tickets, go to http://fondrengifts.rice.edu/ .