Slideshow: Welcome to the tunnels
Baker College President Kathy Kellert and Martel College President Sean McBeath lead the way through the steam tunnels last week. To learn about the history of the tunnels, check out the audio slideshow below.Tours of the university steam tunnel network are open to students, faculty and staff once a month in groups of 15. More information about the tours can be found at http://facilities.rice.edu/Department.aspx?id=1916.
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