Friends of Fondren Library Luncheon

The Rice University Friends of Fondren Library Luncheon was hosted at the Bulgari store in the Galleria Mall. Friends of Fondren Gala being held Friday, March 27, 2015 at River Oaks Country Club will be honoring Rice University President David W. Leebron and Ms. Y. Ping Sun at their 35th Annual Friends of Fondren Library Gala.

Bulgari went into their archives in Rome, requested by Stephanie Von Stein Director Bulgari Houston and sent a photo of an owl pin they have made in the past. “The pin was replicated and placed on top of each dessert as a surprise. Everyone loved it,” she informed. (The pin can be special ordered and price is upon request). Houston is known for its forward thinking and philanthropy and that’s exactly what Bulgari stands for. Houston celebrated Bulgari 130 Years of Masterpieces last year. It is a luxury brand that is associated with timeless elegance.

The Friends of Fondren Library, was founded in 1950, dedicated to stimulating growth in library resources and facilities for the 21st century. The Friends seeks to heighten community and alumni interest in the Fondren Library with the goal to support academic programs at Rice University by funding library collections and facilities.

For more information on Friends of Fondren Gala being held Friday, March 27, 2015 at River Oaks Country Club please visit library.rice.edu.

Photos by Priscilla Dickson.

Tracy Dennis and Sarah Cooper

Catherine Callaway and Judy Howell

Barbara Gibbs and Debby Crabtree

Elizabeth Kidd, Gisela Cherches, and Judy Howell

Geraldina Interiano Wise, Stephanie von Stein, and Y. Ping Sun