Category: Stanford Events

Apple's Tim Cooks calls on graduates to be builders and to take responsibility

Commencement speaker and Apple CEO Tim Cook urged 2019 Stanford graduates to learn to take responsibility for that which they take credit, to lead lives of purpose marked by humility and to be builders with enduring legacies. Cook spoke to some 30,000 attendees, including graduates and their family and friends Sunday morning in Stanford Stadium.… Read more Apple's Tim Cooks calls on graduates to be builders and to take responsibility

Don't allow fear to override your commitment to faith, graduates urged

See the full story and video in Stanford Report. Amid adversity, never be afraid of what you are destined to do, said Ibtihaj Muhammad, an activist, entrepreneur and Olympic athlete, at Stanford’s Baccalaureate ceremony, a multifaith celebration for graduating students and their families and friends. “Each time you have to choose how to deal with… Read more Don't allow fear to override your commitment to faith, graduates urged

Stanford's 128th Commencement Weekend

Stanford will celebrate the graduates of the Class of 2019 during Commencement Weekend, which begins this evening, Thursday, June 13, with Senior Dinner on the Quad and ends with a host of diploma ceremonies and receptions on Sunday afternoon. The main event, the 128th Commencement, will take place Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.… Read more Stanford's 128th Commencement Weekend

What you should know about Commencement Weekend

Stanford is preparing to welcome some 30,000 family members and other visitors for Commencement Weekend, which is June 13 to 16. Here are some things families might find useful to know in advance about Stanford’s graduation. You will need a clear bag to enter Stanford Stadium. For safety reasons, family and friends can only bring… Read more What you should know about Commencement Weekend

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses Stanford families at Family Weekend

For family members unable to join us for the annual Family Weekend, here are the welcoming remarks delivered by President Marc Tessier-Lavigne, who took the opportunity to update parents, guardians and others about the student experience at Stanford and the university’s long-range planning. After his remarks, the president engaged in conversation with Harry Elam, senior vice… Read more President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses Stanford families at Family Weekend

Apple CEO Tim Cook will be Stanford's 2019 Commencement speaker

Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple and a prominent voice on ethics in technology and business, will be the 2019 Commencement speaker at Stanford University on Sunday, June 16. “Tim Cook has spoken forcefully of the challenges and responsibilities confronting corporations and our society today,” said Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne. “In tackling these, he… Read more Apple CEO Tim Cook will be Stanford's 2019 Commencement speaker

What you need to know about Family Weekend 2019

Family Weekend, which will be held Feb. 22 and 23, annually draws about 3,000 visitors to the Stanford campus for two days of information sessions, faculty lectures, campus tours and open houses. Staff members from the Office of Special Events & Protocol offer the following information for family members planning this always-popular event. If we… Read more What you need to know about Family Weekend 2019

10 things to know about Stanford Commencement

Stanford is preparing for Commencement Weekend 2018, which will be held June 15 to 17. The event will attract some 30,000 people to campus, so families are encouraged to plan their visit early. Here are 10 things families might find useful to know about Stanford’s graduation. There is a new clear-bag policy for Stanford Stadium.… Read more 10 things to know about Stanford Commencement

Elizabeth Alexander is named Baccalaureate speaker

Writer, poet and memoirist Elizabeth Alexander has been named speaker for this year’s Baccalaureate. The multifaith celebration led by graduating students will take place on Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in the Main Quad. Alexander joins award-winning actor and alumnus Sterling K. Brown, who was previously named Commencement speaker. Alexander is president of the… Read more Elizabeth Alexander is named Baccalaureate speaker

4,000 expected for Family Weekend

An estimated 4,000 visitors are expected to arrive Friday for Family Weekend, a two-day event that provides families a glimpse into undergraduate life at Stanford through varied activities and informative sessions, including faculty lectures, campus tours, and community open houses and receptions. The annual event, which will take place Feb. 23-24, opens Friday morning with… Read more 4,000 expected for Family Weekend