SOLAR records

Collection

Identifier: UA 0453

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains records related to the Society of Latino Alumni of Rice (SOLAR), including minutes, newsletters, and membership lists.

Dates

Creation: 1999 - 2022

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from the SOLAR records must be obtained from Woodson Research Center. The Woodson Research Center use policy is that researchers assume sole responsibility for any infringement of privacy, literary rights, copyrights, or other rights arising from their use of the archival materials. In addition to any restrictions placed by donors, certain kinds of archival materials are restricted for the life of the creator plus 50 years. These materials include, but are not limited to, student grades, transcripts, and any job applications or recommendations.

Biographical / Historical

The Society of Latino Alumni of Rice (SOLAR) formed after the "1996 Fifth Circuit Court opinion ending consideration of race in university admissions policy, which lead in 1997 to the inclusion of financial aid and scholarships in that policy." The initial mission was to "award financial aid to Latino students at Rice using race as a factor." It now aims "to coordinate the efforts of Latinx alumni to increase opportunities for Rice community members to connect, learn and serve. Our vision is to develop engaged participants ready to serve and lead our communities as visible Latinx alumni. We look forward to creating spaces to celebrate and learn about our diverse Latinx culture within an inclusive community and professional network."

Information taken from: https://alumni.rice.edu/solar, accessed October 18, 2023.