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Shanghai | New Student Send-Off

Rice University welcomes Class of 2030 students and families in Shanghai on July 12, 2–4 p.m. at The Westin Bund Center.

When

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Time

1:00 AM CT

Where

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai

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Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance

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1:00 AM CT

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The Boniuk Institute at Rice University conducts research, teaches, and produces public programming dedicated to advancing religious tolerance in Houston and beyond.

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Event start: 2026-07-12T06:00:00Z Event end: 2026-07-12T08:00:00Z Location: The Westin Bund Center Shanghai Rice University is excited to welcome the Class of 2030 and their families to our New StudentSend-Off in Shanghai, co-hosted by the Rice Chinese Student & Scholar Association (

). Celebrate the start of your Rice journey by connecting with fellow incoming Owls, families and local alumni while learning more about student life in Houston and what to expect at Rice. These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity for both students and parents to build community, make new connections and feel prepared for the transition to campus this fall. Canapes and drinks will be provided, and students will receive a limited-edition Rice gift.Date: Sunday, July 127月12日Time: 2-4 p.m.Location:The Westin Bund Center Shanghai (

)88 Henan Central Road Huangpu, Shanghai, China 200002 (

)  上海威斯汀大饭店上海河南中路 88 号外滩中心Smart casual attire is recommended. Please register by Thursday, July 9.报名截止日为7月9日。 For more information, please email Mei Li at mei.li@rice.edu (mailto:mei.li@rice.edu?subject=Beijing%20and%20Shanghai%20New%20Student%20Send-Off). 如有疑问，请联系李冬梅，mei.li@rice.edu (mailto:mei.li@rice.edu?subject=Beijing%20and%20Shanghai%20New%20Student%20Send-Off)。