Burrus_REAaward07

Blurb:
Mary Lee and Sidney Burrus's great partnership has enabled them to loyally serve Rice for more than 40 years. As masters of Lovett College, they had a tremendous influence on many students, guiding them through their college experience by setting the tone and serving as role models. They have been ambassadors for the university at many Rice events including hosting groups in their home and accompanying alumni and friends of Rice as part of the Rice Alumni Travel/Study Program. The alumni office employed Mary Lee in the 1990s, taking advantage of her planning skills to coordinate presidential visit to cities across the country.  Sidney received three degrees in electrical engineering from Rice, a BA in '57, BS in '58, and MS in '60.  Sidney has guided countless electrical engineering students in teaching and research, as well as administration of the George R. Brown School of Engineering. His professional recognition has advanced the academic excellence of the university and his numerous teaching awards are proof of his dedication to Rice students.  They will receive their award at the 2007 Honors Dinner on May 12, 2007.


This is the highest award presented by the Association of Rice Alumni. The Gold Medal is designed to recognize Rice alumni, faculty, staff, or friends who have rendered extraordinary service to the university. Each recipient must demonstrate one or more of the following criteria: outstanding service in promoting the ideals of the founder of the university OR unusually deep dedication to and advancement of the academic excellence of the university OR uncommon generosity of time and means in support of the university. Preference will be given to living nominees, but posthumous awards are not forbidden.

See Rice News for additional details.

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C. Sidney and Mary Lee Burrus to receive ARA Gold Medal