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Vice Provost for Student Affairs

Rosh Hashanah and the start of autumn quarter

Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole and Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life Tiffany Steinwert share academic guidance for observant students and postdocs.

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New Time for Open Enrollment: 9 p.m. on September 1

To better serve students, open enrollment moves to an earlier time this Autumn quarter.

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Bolster your financial knowledge for free

At Stanford, students have free resources to make smart decisions in regard to spending and saving, investing, paycheck and compensation, paying for school and more through the Mind Over Money program. 

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Fall 2022 COVID-19 guidance for students

Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole shares protocols including pre-arrival and arrival testing and indoor-masking requirements in classrooms, in healthcare facilities, on Marguerite buses, and in residential common spaces.

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Expanded Student Services website designed for and by students

A new Student Services website designed with input from students makes it easier to access the resources you need, from registering for classes and managing tuition payments to FAQs about transcripts, applying to graduate, and more.

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Student Affairs welcomes new associate vice provost of inclusion, community and integrative learning

Samuel Santos Jr. will lead efforts to support students’ sense of community and belonging.

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Spring 2022 update on Neighborhoods

In a message to undergraduates, administrators report progress, describe plans to name each neighborhood, and invite students to share their feedback and get involved.

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Lyons Awards honor students’ exceptional service

The James W. Lyons Award recognizes and honors students for exceptional service and contributions made through a variety of departments, teams, clubs, residences and community projects on and off-campus.

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COVID-19 and packing your belongings

Students with Stanford housing contracts ending in mid-June are advised to begin packing now or to make arrangements for others to help given the possibility of testing positive for COVID-19 between now and the end of the academic year.

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Anti-hate website launches

Newly launched by the Division of Student Affairs in collaboration with CAPS clinicians, the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life, campus community centers, and the Confidential Support Team, the Stanford Against Hate website is a resource for anti-hate education and empowerment.

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Remembering JT Chipman

In a message to the campus community, Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole provides information on a memorial service and encourages community members to reach out for support.

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Spotlight On: Melissa Sumiko Keightley

Through this continuing series, you'll get to know the dedicated staff members serving our student residential communities.

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Message to the Stanford community regarding a noose discovered on campus

Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole and Vice Provost for Institutional Equity, Access and Community Patrick Dunkley addressed the campus community regarding the discovery of a noose outside Branner Hall on Sunday, stating that this symbol of anti-Black racism and violence will not be tolerated on our campus, and outlining next steps and an outreach plan for all who are affected.   

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Spotlight On: Andrew Gray

Through this continuing series, you'll get to know the dedicated staff members serving our student residential communities.

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Stanford Career Education and SAA offer five years of post-grad career services

Virtual programs connect early-career alumni with more experienced alums from specific industries while individual coaching helps recent grads navigate the complexities of job searches.

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Narcan training offered to Stanford community as part of National Fentanyl Awareness Day

Student-led education efforts seek to prevent opioid overdoses on campus by empowering community members with knowledge about the broader context of the opioid epidemic, substance use disorders, and the opioid antagonist naloxone.

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New study sessions, tools and learning support

What's new at the Stanford Learning Lab this month? A cool study tool, new student groups and study sessions, help revising your academic writing, and more.

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Spotlight On: Racheal Yates

The neighborhood program director shares her favorite hidden spots on campus and how working at Stanford has changed her.    

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Spotlight On: Richard Duncan

Through this new series, you'll get to know the dedicated staff members serving our student residential communities.

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Spring quarter COVID-19 updates for students

Mona Hicks, senior associate vice provost and dean of students, and Jim Jacobs, associate vice provost and executive director of Vaden Health Services, update students with the latest on testing, masking, quarantining and more.

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Tips for landing a summer internship

Current students and the Stanford Career Education office (BEAM) offer useful tips and resources for job and internship seekers.

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Healthy Minds Study is first step in boosting campus mental health services

Stanford launches a comprehensive student survey around mental health and well-being to help set the direction for the university’s mental health services.

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Fraternities and sororities begin spring recruitment

Campus Greek-letter organizations are applying lessons learned during the pandemic as they recruit new members and build community.

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The Arbor returns as a vibrant, casual hang-out spot

Two long-time Stanford community members have played key roles in creating and operating the Arbor, offering students a casual place to hang out with friends, order food and beer and listen to live entertainment.

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Farm Fest to bring spring festival to the Row

Plans for this casual outdoor event include a music stage with live performances, food trucks and lawn games on the Row.

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Cardinal Nights and more coming this spring

Plans include pick-your-own-movie night, museum trips, neighborhood events and music festivals.

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Spring quarter COVID-19 reminders

Dean of Students Mona Hicks and Vaden Health Services Executive Director Jim Jacobs summarize guidance on travel, testing, isolation, masking and gatherings.

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Five pre-spring break reminders

Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole encourages students to take steps to stay safe and healthy and then shares spring quarter party planning reminders.

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Important information on grief support

Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole and Director of Athletics Bernard Muir sent the following message to students, providing updates on counseling resources.

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Where, when and how to pick up university-provided rapid tests before spring break

Dean of Students Mona Hicks and Vaden Health Services Executive Director Dr. Jim Jacobs also describe spring break and quarter testing guidance in this message.

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