Reverend Charles Rice
The Ursinus College community remembers the life and work of Reverend Charles Rice (March 29, 1957 – April 25, 2017), an inspiring teacher, friend and mentor whose impact will continue to be felt well beyond the many communities where he lived, served and worshipped. His faith, caring, humor and generosity will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Charles became chaplain at Ursinus College during the summer of 1997, serving the pastoral needs of the college community, overseeing the chaplaincy program and advising and counseling students. He implemented a Sunday worship program centered on diversity and pluralism, and sought vitality for all the faith groups on campus. He raised the level of theological discourse on campus with his vocational talks and programs, and taught popular courses such as African American Religious Experience, which included a highly regarded spring break trip to sites of civil rights and social justice struggles. Countless students and alumni credit Rev. Rice with helping them find their life paths, as well as impacting their spiritual development.
Collected here are materials that offer a glimpse of Reverend Rice’s impact on Ursinus College as well as remembrances of him from the community.
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Memories in Honor of the First Anniversary of the Death of Reverend Charles Rice
Ursinus College Alumni
After Reverend Charles Rice passed in April 2017, members of the Ursinus College community shared reflections and memories. In celebration of Rev. Rice's life and legacy, and in honor of the first anniversary of his death, alumni/ae shared a number of memories of Rev. Rice, attesting to his ongoing influence on their lives and careers.
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Selections From the Reverend Charles Rice Memory Book: Reflections From the Ursinus Community
Ursinus College Alumni, Ursinus College Students, Ursinus College Staff, and Ursinus College Faculty
Selections from the Reverend Charles Rice memorial book presented to the Rice family. Included are reflections from the following Ursinus College alumni, students, staff and faculty chosen by Tonya Rice: Christian Rice, Melanie Hoover, Julania Hubbard, Tisha Brooks, Branden Brooks, Preethy Jayant, Geoff Brace, Larissa Gordon, Matt Miller, Chantell Johnson, Erin O'Hara, Cristin John Mathew, Frank DiMeglio, Sabrina Clark, Aakash Shah, Melissa Pankake Isaacs, Michelle Ermatinger-Salas, Daniel Beneventano, Gerald Glover III, Grace Buchele Mineta, Branden Irving, Emily Black, Grace Barter, Olivia Keithley, Hannah Marshall, Mary Holmcrans, Angela Upright, Kelly Johnson, Saloni Parikh, Sophy Gamber, Sam Pope, Alyson Manley, Dom Cipolone, Sienna Coleman, Jamir Mallory, Rabbi Michael Ramberg, Kim Taylor, Carla Rinde, Stewart Goetz, and M. Nzadi Keita.
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A Celebration of the Life of Reverend Charles Rice
Chaplain's Office
Funeral program for Reverend Charles Rice memorial service held in Bomberger Memorial Hall, Ursinus College.
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Press Release: Civil Rights Trip Looks Back; Inspires Desire to Move Forward
College Communications
News article detailing the 2016 "Religion and Civil Rights" annual class trip to historic sites in the American South, led by Reverend Charles Rice.
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Press Release: The King Legacy - Thoughts From the Ursinus College Community
College Communications
News article which recounts how Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. came to impact the life of Reverend Charles Rice.
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Charles Rice Speaking at Ursinus College Baccalaureate Ceremony 2015
Charles Rice and College Communications
Video clip of Reverend Charles Rice speaking at the 2015 Ursinus College Baccalaureate service in Bomberger Memorial Hall.
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Charles Rice Speaking at Ursinus College Academic Convocation 2014
Charles Rice and College Communications
Video clip of Reverend Charles Rice speaking at the 2014 Ursinus College Academic Convocation in Bomberger Memorial Hall.
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Charles Rice Speaking at the Inauguration of Dr. Bobby Fong 2012
Charles Rice and College Communications
Video clip of Reverend Charles Rice speaking at the 2012 inauguration of Dr. Bobby Fong as President of Ursinus College in the Floy Lewis Bakes Center.
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Charles Rice Speaking at Ursinus College Baccalaureate Ceremony 2011
Charles Rice and College Communications
Video clip of Reverend Charles Rice speaking at the 2011 Ursinus College Baccalaureate service in Bomberger Memorial Hall.
