The New Science of Momentum: Sparking Motivation and Momentum Through Leadership with Dr. Bernie Banks
On this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bernie Banks, Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, and co-author o...
30 Sep 202526min
From New Student to O-Week Leader: Aislinn on Getting Involved at Rice
On this episode of Leading Owls, we sit down with Aislinn, a standout student leader and one of this year’s O-Week Coordinators for Wiess College. From her first year on New Student Council to joining...
16 Sep 202514min
Behind the Scenes of O-Week at Jones College at Rice University
In this episode of Leading Owls, we go behind the scenes with Rachel, one of the 2025 O-Week Coordinators for Jones College, whose leadership is shaped by creativity and a deep love for all things Ric...
2 Sep 202522min
Empowering New Owls: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at O-Week Planning
In this episode of Leading Owls, we sit down with Princess, the 2025 O-Week Coordinator for Brown College at Rice University. From her journey as a freshman rep to leading one of the most exciting and...
19 Aug 202522min
Planning O-Week and Building Belonging at Sid Rich College and Rice
In this episode of Leading Owls, we’re joined by Audrey, one of Sid Richardson College’s 2025 O-Week Coordinators and a student leader whose fingerprints are all over campus life at Rice. From serving...
5 Aug 202514min
O-Week with Intention: An International Student’s Perspective
In this episode of Leading Owls, we sit down with Arturo, one of the 2025 O-Week Coordinators, whose leadership is fueled by curiosity, cultural insight, and a passion for building community. As an in...
22 Jul 202518min
Leading with Heart: Yazmine’s Journey from First-Year Rep to O-Week Coordinator
On this episode of Leading Owls, we sit down with Yazmine, a powerhouse student leader at McMurtry College and one of this year’s O-Week Coordinators. From her first steps as a First-Year Representati...
8 Jul 202518min
Behind the Magic of Rice University O-Week with Nimah
🎙️ Welcome back to the Leading Owls Podcast! Today, we’re sitting down with an incredible student leader, Nimah, the 2025 Hanszen O-Week Coordinator and incoming Executive Vice President of Rice Prog...
24 Jun 202525min
