Athletics Director Digest » March 22
3/22/2020 10:00:00 AM | Athletics Director Digest
An inside look to Rice Athletics happenings with Joe Karlgaard
To our Rice Family,
Please accept my thanks and gratitude for the many terrific ways in which you supported our teams and student-athletes during the 2019 – 2020 academic year. Your passion for our programs resonates throughout our department, and because of you, our student-athletes are afforded an unparalleled opportunity to earn a degree from one of the top universities in the country while competing at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.
As most of you are aware, Rice University has adopted measures to best protect our Rice community from the threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic which include complete remote delivery of classes for the remainder of the spring semester. The NCAA and Conference USA have also enacted proactive measures by canceling the remainder of all winter and spring championships. Out of an abundance of caution, we have suspended all varsity, club, and intramural sport activities.
The abrupt end to the season has been difficult for all of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff. As we continue to come to grips on the events of the past week, we take solace in knowing that these measures to drastically reduce large group interactions are critical to protect against the spread of the virus. I hope that each of you also takes the necessary steps to ensure the safety of others and yourself during these challenging times.
Thank you again for all that you have done, and continue to do, for our student-athletes.
Sincerely,
Director of Athletics
Rice University
Please accept my thanks and gratitude for the many terrific ways in which you supported our teams and student-athletes during the 2019 – 2020 academic year. Your passion for our programs resonates throughout our department, and because of you, our student-athletes are afforded an unparalleled opportunity to earn a degree from one of the top universities in the country while competing at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.
As most of you are aware, Rice University has adopted measures to best protect our Rice community from the threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic which include complete remote delivery of classes for the remainder of the spring semester. The NCAA and Conference USA have also enacted proactive measures by canceling the remainder of all winter and spring championships. Out of an abundance of caution, we have suspended all varsity, club, and intramural sport activities.
The abrupt end to the season has been difficult for all of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff. As we continue to come to grips on the events of the past week, we take solace in knowing that these measures to drastically reduce large group interactions are critical to protect against the spread of the virus. I hope that each of you also takes the necessary steps to ensure the safety of others and yourself during these challenging times.
Thank you again for all that you have done, and continue to do, for our student-athletes.
Sincerely,
Joe Karlgaard
Director of Athletics
Rice University
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