The Information Desk and Building Services
The Information Desk (713) 348-4096 (pictured at right) is a valuable resource center for those who are lost, bored or uninformed. We know about events in the Student Center, we can help you find your way around campus, and we have e're phone books for your use. If we don't know the answer to your question, then we will help you find the answer.
Mail Services
The Information Desk is your one stop shop for getting your mail where it needs to go. Grab an envelope (we sell 'em), get a stamp for it (we sell those, too), and drop it off in our conveniently located mailbox.
Magazines
The Information Desk houses magazines, as well. Swap your ID to read one while you hang out, turn the magazine back in for your ID. It's that easy!
- The Advocate
- Men's Health
- U.S. News and World Reports
- Details
- Newsweek
- Essence
- Businessweek
- Esquire
- Outtraveler
- Cosmopolitan
- Rolling Stone
Fax Services
To send a fax, ask a building manager at the information desk to help you:
- Local: $1.00 1st page, $0.50 each additional page
- Long Distance: $2.00 1st page, $0.50 each additional page
- International: $5.00 1st page, $1.00 each additional page
To receive a fax, contact the information desk to get the fax number and notify them that a fax is coming:
- Receiving: $1.00 1st page, $0.25 each additional page
We can make black and white copies: $0.10 per sheet.
General Services
At the Student Center, we have a number of different services to make your life easier and more convenient, including the use of advanced audio/visual equipment, a coffee shop, pub, and many more. Take advantage of them!
ATM
The Student Center has a full-service Chase automated teller machine located in the 13th Street/Coffeehouse Lobby.
Bulletin Boards
Located next to the Coffeehouse, these boards are usually packed with interesting announcements: items for sale, job openings, or meeting notices. Go to the Information Desk to have fliers approved for posting.
Computer Lab/Terminals
Check your e-mail or surf the web at the computer lab located right
outside of the Academic Advising Office or any of the three conveniently located iMac express
terminals outside Sammy's and at the Information Desk.
Also, on the lower level, the Student Organizations Resource Center houses a lab with three PCs, three Macs,
and an Owlnet printer. See their section for more information.
Copiers
Located on the lower level, across from the Graduate Student Lounge, is a coin copier to assist with those last minute copy needs. Black and white copies cost $.10/each.
The University Copy Center is also available to make copies. They are located directly next to the Information Desk, just inside the front doors from the circle driveway.
Courtesy Phones
Courtesy phones are located throughout the Student Center facility. There are two phone booths located at the top of the Coffeehouse lobby stairs, just across from 13th Street. Please dial the last for digits for on-campus calls or "9" to access an outside local line.
Information Desk
The Information Desk is a valuable resource center for those who are lost, bored or uninformed.
Lockers
Day lockers are available for all patrons to use. These lockers are located outside the Campus Store. The service costs .25 cents to use and is available to all Rice community members.
Lounge Space
Check the floor plan or wander the building to find a quiet place to relax or study.
Notary Services
A Notary Public is available in the Student Activities Office in the cloisters.
Off-Campus Housing Information
In addition to the Campus Housing Guide published each Spring Semester by the Student Association, the Student Center oversees the Off-Campus Housing Database.
Recycling
Containers for aluminum, glass, mixed paper and plastics number 1 and 2 are located throughout the facility.
Student Organizations Resource Center
Please see our section on Student Organization Resources.
Vending Machines
Soda and snack vending machines are located next to Willy's Pub in the basement.
Wireless Internet
Portable access to e-mail and the Internet is an immediate benefit. The wireless system requires a valid Rice computing account and password, as well as device specific authentication.