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More than 3,000 visitors expected for Parents’ Weekend

Stanford expects to welcome more than 3,000 visitors for Parents’ Weekend on Feb. 26 and 27. Parents who have not yet registered can do so on site at the Arrillaga Alumni Center. This year’s Parents’ Weekend will feature special programs to introduce the new Stanford Arts District, according to Elaine Enos, executive director of Stanford’s… Read more More than 3,000 visitors expected for Parents’ Weekend

Stanford names new executive director for Vaden Health Center

James Jacobs, a medical doctor with experience in student health services, has been named the new associate vice provost for student affairs and executive director of Vaden Health Center. He will assume the position on March 7. Most recently, Jacobs has been the medical director and acting executive director for the Engemann Student Health Center… Read more Stanford names new executive director for Vaden Health Center

Stanford launches digital humanities minor

By combining scientific and computational methods with interpretative and critical thinking skills, the field of digital humanities opens unprecedented doors to what scholars can achieve. This burgeoning field is attracting Stanford undergrads. In addition to taking courses in which they use digital tools, growing numbers of students are also working closely with faculty members on… Read more Stanford launches digital humanities minor

Five answers to questions about bike safety

There are an estimated 13,000 bicyclists pedaling around on the Stanford campus each day, creating an abundance of opportunities for cyclists to cross paths with fellow cyclists, motor vehicles, pedestrians—and even stationary objects. Stanford bicycle program coordinator Ariadne Delon Scott talks about what parents ought to know about bike safety at Stanford. What is the… Read more Five answers to questions about bike safety

BOSP responds to U.S. State Department travel alert

The following message from Ramón Saldívar was recently sent to all Bing Overseas Studies Program Winter Quarter 2015-16 students regarding the current status of BOSP Winter Quarter programs in light of the U.S. State Department’s Worldwide Travel Alert issued on November 23, 2015. Dear BOSP Students, Families, and Friends, I write in my capacity as… Read more BOSP responds to U.S. State Department travel alert

President and provost write in support of inclusion and diversity

The following letter was recently issued to members of Stanford’s campus community from President Hennessy and Provost Etchemendy affirming the university’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. Dear Stanford Community, In the last few weeks, universities across the country have been rocked by acts of intolerance and racism. At this time of national unrest and anxiety,… Read more President and provost write in support of inclusion and diversity

Five things to know about drinking at Stanford

Ralph Castro, associate dean of students and director of the Office of Alcohol Policy and Education, answers five questions about drinking at Stanford with information that all parents should know. Stanford appears to place a big emphasis on engaging parents in a discussion of drinking on campus. Why is that? That’s true. We write to… Read more Five things to know about drinking at Stanford

Provost Etchemendy addresses questions about sexual assault

In recent weeks, a number of questions have been raised about Stanford’s implementation of the recommendations of the Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices, the results of the campus-wide climate survey, and the handling of sexual assault cases. Provost John Etchemendy addresses these questions for the Stanford community. Sexual assault continues to… Read more Provost Etchemendy addresses questions about sexual assault

New judicial process proposed for sexual assault

Faculty, staff and student members of the Stanford community have been invited to comment on a proposed updated process for investigating and adjudicating cases of prohibited sexual conduct brought against students. The new process was proposed last spring by the Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices, an 18-member panel of students, faculty,… Read more New judicial process proposed for sexual assault

Stanford students gather in solidarity with students at the University of Missouri

This week, the campus community gathered on White Plaza to take photos in solidarity with the students at the University of Missouri, where racial tensions have come to the fore. Stanford community members were encouraged to wear Stanford gear. Photographer Tamer Shabani was there. See the photographs.