The Veteran Experience Speaker Series featured six acclaimed literary authors who discussed the veteran experience's influence on their writing


VIBA with Governor Tom Ridge at the 2013 Rice Veterans Leadership Series
Twice a year, VIBA presents the Rice Veteran Leadership Series. This event features veterans who have excelled in business, the arts and public service. Past speakers have included former Governor and first Secretary of Homeland Defense Tom Ridge, former Heisman Trophy Winner and CEO Pete Dawkins, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter William Broyles, acclaimed author Karl Marlantes and other distinguished veterans. Stay up to date on this year’s event at business.rice.edu/rvls.


VIBA Night at the Ballpark
During the school year, VIBA hosts a tailgate ahead of a Rice baseball or football game. In 2014, VIBA grilled out and enjoyed the Rice Owl’s top-ranked baseball.


VIBA with Secretary James A. Baker III
courtesy of the Baker Institute


VIBA with author and Korean War Veteran James Salter