
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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juni 202525min

Tradition Meets Vision: Kaitlyn on Leading at Duncan and Beyond
In this episode of Leading Owls, we’re joined by Kaitlyn, a standout student leader from Duncan College who wears many hats on campus—including 2025 O-Week Coordinator, Doerr Institute Student Ambassa...
10 Juni 202517min

From O-Week to Prime Minister: Behind the Scenes of a McMurtry Leader
Today, we’re diving into the world of student leadership with Carlos, a standout leader at McMurtry College. Carlos has taken on major leadership roles, serving as the 2025 McMurtry O-Week Coordinator...
20 Maj 202513min

Growing as a Leader at Rice University: Inside the Doerr Institute for New Leaders
Today, we’re joined by Stephanie Taylor, Associate Director of Leader Development at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders. Stephanie plays a key role in shaping the leader development experience at Ric...
6 Maj 202512min

What It Takes to Lead a College at Rice University: Lynn-Chi’s Story
Today, we’re sitting down with Lynn-Chi, President of Baker College, to get an inside look at what it takes to lead one of Rice’s residential colleges. From stepping into leadership for the first time...
22 Apr 202523min





















