University Affairs
At Law School Commencement, grads urged to chart own paths
"Suppose you could travel back in time and have five minutes with your younger self at graduation. What would you say?" asked Joe Bankman, the Ralph M. Parsons Professor of Law and Business, during Stanford Law School's Commencement exercises May 4. More than 1,500 family members and friends filled Memorial Auditorium for the Sunday morning celebration.
21st Century campus focus of Academic Council May 15
At the May 15 meeting of the Academic Council, President John Hennessy will review Stanford's accomplishments of the past year and lead a panel discussion titled "Building the University Campus for the 21st Century."
Lars Osterberg, local programs recognized
The Office of Public Affairs, as part of an annual private luncheon being held today, is presenting the 2008 Community Partnership Awards to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, the Eastside School Field Studies class and the Hope House Scholars Program.
Service with a smile
On May 1 and 2, about 350 students staff, faculty and alumni volunteered off-campus at many local nonprofit organizations as part of the university’s biennial Community Partnership Program.
Stanford Bulletin to feature improved searching online and quarterly updates
In the 2008-09 academic year, the online Stanford Bulletin will be fully indexed and searchable on the university's website, making it much easier to navigate the 750-page catalog.
Mass notification system to be tested
All faculty and staff must confirm that current contact information is listed in the university's online directory, StanfordYou, before Friday, May 2. This includes office numbers and mobile phones, a Stanford e-mail address and any home or alternate contact information.
‘Distinguished Alumni Scholars Day’ aims to promote interest in academic jobs
Stanford has invited nearly two-dozen female and minority academics teaching at colleges and universities across the country—from Reed College in Oregon to Johns Hopkins University in Maryland—to participate in the third annual "Distinguished Alumni Scholars Day" on May 5.
Screenings of ‘Leading Matters’ videos set for May 5 in Dinkelspiel Auditorium
A trio of videos that have won rave reviews at recent "Leading Matters" events in Seattle, San Diego and Hong Kong will be shown May 5 in Dinkelspiel Auditorium.
Here's Johnny
After a decade as the No. 2 coach at Duke, Johnny Dawkins is on his way to the Farm, where he'll lead the men's basketball team as the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men's Basketball.
Prospective freshmen, parents to visit campus this week
More than 1,000 prospective freshmen and their parents will visit Stanford during Admit Weekend, being held this year from Thursday, April 24, through Saturday, April 26.
Trustees elect alumna Leslie P. Hume president of board
Trustee Leslie P. Hume has been chosen as president, or "chair," of the Stanford board of trustees. She will begin her two-year term in July.
Trustees advance new building plans
The Stanford University Board of Trustees recently approved preliminary plans to add a second building to the East Campus Child Care Center near Escondido Village.
Annual walking tour to feature faculty houses on campus with unique histories
The welcome mat will be rolled out in front of four historic faculty homes on Sunday, April 27, when the Stanford Historical Society hosts its fourth annual Historic House and Garden Tour.
Santa Clara County and Stanford to take trails case to California’s highest court
Stanford’s plan to provide public trails approved by the County of Santa Clara in 2005 now faces additional delay following an appellate court decision.
Remembering the founders
Addressing an audience that gathered Monday in Memorial Church for Founders’ Celebration 2008, President John Hennessy said Jane and Leland Stanford would have taken “great pride” in the Bing Overseas Studies Program, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in May.
