Rice University Student Run Business

- Willy's Pub - Rice Coffeehouse - The Hoot - Rice Bike Shop -

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Espresso Yourself promotional video for Rice Coffeehouse, produced by Rice student Dante Zakhidov. 

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2012 Rice Coffeehouse Student Management Team

Emika Ijuin, Sid Rich 2013 - General Manager

Kelly Mover, Duncan 2014 - Health & Maintenance Manager

Marissa Hall, Duncan 2014 - Catering Manager

Mathison Ingham, Hanszen 2014 - Special Projects Manager

Jeff Brown, Baker 2014 - Personnel Manager

Emily Anthony, Sid Rich 2013 - Ordering & Inventory Manager

Priscilla Leung, Duncan 2013 - Publicity & Graphics Manager

Natasha Kappaya, Sid Rich 2014 - Catering Manager

Nick Irza, Duncan 2014 - Finance Manager

Rebecca Loftis, WRC 2015 - Ordering Manager

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In the latest edition of US News & World Report’s rankings of US higher ed institutions, Rice University’s overview highlighted the contributions of Student Run Business to Rice’s unique campus culture.  Willy’s Pub and Rice Coffeehouse were named in the second paragraph of the summary, prior to mentions of the residential college system and Rice’s Division I athletics program. 

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1912 will be on sale for the first time at Willy’s Pub on Wednesday, October 10th. CEO, Rassul Zarinfar, (Baker ’04) presents this beer in honor of Rice University’s Centennial Celebration. Please join us for this historic event!

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94% of SRB staff agree or agree strongly that they prefer working for managers who are also fellow students. 

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Thanks again to the Student Center for the new aprons! 

Pictured: Ilana Hoban, Willy's Pubstaff

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Question: What is Student Run Business?

Answer: For students, by students, Student Run Business provides both educational opportunities as well as crucial services that benefit all members of the Rice community. We are entirely managed and staffed by students, with guidance from our two wonderful advisors out of the Rice Student Center, support from the Rice administration as well as in collaboration with Housing & Dining.

Student managers work together to ensure rent is paid, quality products are served, health code is followed, and that customers and staff alike stay happy. It's a one-of-a-kind chance for students to engage in hands-on management practices; so it's quite possible that the student making your order could have also ordered the ingredients or first decided to carry that menu item in the first place.

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The Hoot Student Managers 2012 

Justin Sable,  WRC 2013 - General Manager

Colleen Howard, WRC 2014 - Financial Manager

Helene Dick, Martel 2014 - Marketing Manager

Kelsey Pedersen, McMurtry 2013 - Hoot North Manager

Rushi Patel, Jones 2015 - Hoot South Manager

Mattie Pena, Martel 2015 - Product Development Manager

Photo Courtesy of Rice Student Center

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Excerpt from page 4 of the 1979 Willy's Pub Barstaff Manual. 

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My job is not only a source of income, but also a connection to colleges other than my own, and the opportunity to contribute to the actual workings of a real business (as opposed to simply being employed by one).

Ilana Hoban, Martel 2015 (Willy's Pub) 

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Question: Does SRB hire students with no official prior job experience?

Answer: Yes! In fact, one out of every three of our student employees started their first job with us! Our student management staff works hard to provide orientations and trainings to teach basic skills as well as fully-equip their peers with all the knowledge they need on the job. From working a cash register to handling customers, we're here to help those willing to learn.