Category: Stanford Events

Journalist Richard Engel tells Stanford grads to experience the world

Every college graduate has the opportunity to shape history by following their sense of adventure, journalist Richard Engel told Stanford’s Class of 2015. Engel, the chief foreign correspondent for NBC News, spoke at Stanford’s 124th Commencement on Sunday, June 14, at Stanford Stadium. He said that urbanization, climate and communication technology are issues of the… Read more Journalist Richard Engel tells Stanford grads to experience the world

Stanford prepares for Commencement; fountains to return briefly

Stanford is preparing to welcome some 30,000 friends and families to Commencement Weekend, June 12 to 14. Richard Engel, a Stanford alumnus and the chief foreign correspondent for NBC News, will be the Commencement speaker. Stanford’s 124th Commencement Weekend will also feature a Baccalaureate address by Vernon Jordan, a civil rights leader and former adviser… Read more Stanford prepares for Commencement; fountains to return briefly

Five things to know about Stanford’s Commencement

Richard Engel, a Stanford graduate who is the chief foreign correspondent for NBC News, will be the 2015 Commencement speaker. Stanford’s 124th Commencement Weekend, which is June 12-14, will also feature a Baccalaureate address by civil rights leader Vernon Jordan. Read more about both. Commencement annually attracts about 30,000 people. So families are encouraged to… Read more Five things to know about Stanford’s Commencement

Some 3,800 visitors attend Parents' Weekend

More than 3,800 family members visited campus for this year’s Parents’ Weekend. They spent two days roaming the campus to share in dozens of activities that offered a sampler of student life at Stanford. University photographer Linda Cicero captured some of the highlights. Click here to see the slideshow.

Five things to know about Parents’ Weekend

Elaine Enos, executive director of Stanford’s Office of Special Events and Protocol, shares information she hopes parents know about Parents’ Weekend. The annual event, which will be held Feb. 27 and 28, is expected to attract more than 3,000 family members to campus.   See the Parents’ Weekend story from the December issue of the… Read more Five things to know about Parents’ Weekend

NBC's Richard Engel named graduation speaker

Richard Engel, the chief foreign correspondent for NBC News who has covered conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria, will be the 2015 Commencement speaker at Stanford. Stanford’s 124th Commencement Weekend, which is scheduled June 12-14, will also feature a Baccalaureate address by Vernon Jordan, a civil rights leader and former adviser to President Bill Clinton.… Read more NBC's Richard Engel named graduation speaker

Stanford welcomes families to the Farm on Feb. 27 and 28

Employment prospects for humanities and arts majors will be the topic of one of 14 lectures, presentations and talks to be offered at Parents’ Weekend on Feb. 27 and 28, 2015. Parents are encouraged to visit the Parents’ Weekend website to register for the popular annual event in advance. Also strongly encouraged is making early… Read more Stanford welcomes families to the Farm on Feb. 27 and 28

Stanford prepares to welcome 30,000 for Commencement Weekend

Husband and wife philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates will share the podium as the 2014 Commencement speakers at Stanford. Stanford’s 123rd Commencement Weekend, scheduled June 13-15, will also feature a Class Day lecture by Associate Professor of Communication Fred Turner and a Baccalaureate address by Zen Buddhist priest and poet Norman Fischer. The Class Day… Read more Stanford prepares to welcome 30,000 for Commencement Weekend

Provost talks about drinking, bike safety, choosing majors and the myths of college finances

Provost John Etchemendy welcomed parents and other family members to Parents’ Weekend on Feb. 21. In his speech, he asked parents to help curb risky drinking among students, increase bike safety and ensure students pick majors for the right reasons. Following is an edited version of his talk. Thank you to all the family members… Read more Provost talks about drinking, bike safety, choosing majors and the myths of college finances

Parents' Weekend offers a window into students' world

More than 3,600 family members arrived on campus Feb. 21 and 22 to take part in lectures, tours, performances and question-and-answer sessions with senior officials, including university Provost John Etchemendy and President John Hennessy. The smiles on students and their family members matched the sunny skies. The two days were packed with opportunities for family… Read more Parents' Weekend offers a window into students' world