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President, top administrators discuss goals for a 21st-century campus
In an address to the Academic Council on May 15, President John Hennessy reviewed the university’s accomplishments over the past year and spoke of Stanford’s goals in building a campus for the 21st century—namely, constructing state-of-the-art research and residential facilities, continuing to make sustainability a priority and employing responsible land-use practices.
Three employees honored with annual staff award
Now in its 18th year, the Amy J. Blue Award honors members of the university staff who are exceptionally dedicated, supportive of their colleagues and passionate about their work. The award's namesake was a much-loved staff member who last served as associate vice president for administrative services and facilities before she died in 1988.
Heat wave warning issued in Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued an "Excessive Heat Watch" for Wednesday and Thursday, warning that the Bay Area, including the Santa Clara Valley, can expect a dangerous heat wave.
Famed scientist’s papers, artifacts arrive at library
The collection of books, papers and artifacts that helped inform the writing and teaching of renowned Harvard paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Stephen Jay Gould is, for the most part, in the Stanford University Libraries, with the balance expected to arrive soon.
Boots on the ground
Eyes Wide Open, a widely-acclaimed exhibit representing lives lost in the Iraq War, came to Stanford on Friday, May 2.
Dancing at the Stanford Powwow
American Indian dance exhibitions and contests were held May 9-11 at the 37th Annual Stanford Powwow in Eucalyptus Grove.
John W. Gardner Center gets $8 million endowment to foster youth leadership
A $4 million gift matched by Stanford University will establish an $8 million endowment to support the work of the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities.
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Stanford In The News
Smithsonian Magazine 5.18.08Goodbye, Columbus: A new survey on fame in America
Washington Post 5.13.08Op-ed: The right path with North Korea
Los Angeles Times 5.13.08A parent's guide to the media
Chronicle of Philanthropy 5.13.08Gates Foundation Picks Microsoft Veteran as New CEO
New York Times 4.30.08Race Is On to Advance Software for Chips
Events
Harlem Duet: Djanet Sears directs her play Harlem Duet, a prelude to Shakespeare's Othello. May 15-17 at 8 p.m. in Roble Studio Theater.
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