Earlier this month, on January 8, 2018, Joseph Rice, better known as “Joe” to the Master’s College community, passed away at his home in New Paltz, NY. He was 93.
Joe was an integral member of the community at the Graduate School of Arts and Science. He received his master’s degree in Government from the Graduate School in 1968, and was later the founding chair of the GSAS Advisory Committee in 1998. In 2002, he was awarded the Alumni Meritorious Service Award for his dedication to Arts and Science.
During his many years of service, Joe gifted not only his time and energy, but also incredible support for student development and events such as the GSAS Threesis Academic Challenge, an academic competition that provides a platform for students to present their graduate research in three minutes. As Threesis participants, students receive mentoring, academic feedback, and access to communication workshops. As they prepare for the competition, they network with GSAS faculty, deans, and alumni, and build community and fellowship across disciplines.
Joe’s generosity helped play an integral role in the Threesis from the beginning—since its inception in 2011 through the most recent event in 2017.
Threesis continues to evolve and impact master’s students during their time at GSAS and beyond. The Master’s College is eternally grateful for his continued support of graduate education and remembers his contributions with great admiration.
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