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Spotlight on Stanford makerspaces

At more than a dozen shops and studios across campus, students and other community members can try their hands at machining, electronics prototyping, textile crafts, and more.

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Admit Weekend begins Thursday

This weekend, Stanford will welcome about 1,200 newly admitted undergraduates to campus, where they’ll get a taste of life on the Farm.

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Passover observances on campus

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Michael Genesereth on giving teens tools for thought

The computer science professor says stand-alone logic courses at the high school level prepare students for college and life. This spring, he launches an international logic olympiad to inspire interest in the subject.

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Medical students unseal their futures on Match Day

On Match Day, the School of Medicine Class of ’24 opened the envelopes that would tell them where they would complete the final phase of their training.

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Michelin Star chef shares tradition and innovation

Stanford community members gathered at the O’Donohue Family Educational Farm to taste the work of Mingoo Kang, who is reimagining Korean cuisine for health and sustainability.

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Tour guide trivia

Student tour guides share their favorite fun facts about Stanford, including how many Disneyland parks could fit on campus.

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Setting the bar

Men’s gymnastics is in decline at the collegiate level. But Stanford’s squad is flying high – and bringing the U.S. team along with it.

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Get to know the Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden

How 10 artists-in-residence from the Sepik River region worked with architects to create an iconic public art environment.

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Internships launch culinary careers

Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries is working with the nonprofit Sprouts to bring young people in the Bay Area interested in food careers to campus for culinary internships.

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A day in the lab

Follow undergrad researchers Charlotte Bravo, Andrew Yang, and Martin Hoberman as they develop new therapies for life-threatening fungal diseases.

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Postdoc perspective

Three scholars reflect on their paths to Stanford and how sports, politics, and Star Trek have inspired their research.

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How well do you know the Stanford campus?

With more than 600 buildings and 8,180 contiguous acres, the Farm has many corners to explore. Test your knowledge and see how many of these spots you can name.

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’Tis the season for gingerbread nerds

Watch Stanford chef Raul Lacara and his son Russell, ’24, bake and decorate holiday cookies – and get the recipe to make your own.

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A musical moment with Jadon Geathers, ’24

A musical moment with math and computer science major Jadon Geathers, ’24.

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Stanford’s multifaith community observes a Day of Prayer

A time of prayer, chanting, and contemplation, coordinated by campus faith groups, will focus on “the health, wholeness, and safety of people around the globe and at Stanford.” Individuals and groups are encouraged to sign up for time slots during the 24-hour period that begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30.

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Beat Cal

Fountains ran red this week and the train whistle blew on the hour as the Cardinal prepared to face the Bears – and reclaim the Axe, the Axe, the Axe! – at Saturday’s 126th Big Game.

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A heist to remember

It’s Big Game Week on the Farm – and 50 years since “the Infamous Three” stole the Axe from Cal one last time.

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Stanford salutes veterans

This Veterans Day, events honor the men and women on campus and across the nation who serve and protect America.

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Resources for students engaging in campus activism

The vice provost for student affairs offers guidance and resources for students looking to engage in campus activism such as postering, marches, and vigils.

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Five tips for taking care of yourself and others during difficult times

When you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief or sadness, Stanford mental health and well-being experts say it’s important to acknowledge your feelings, check in with your friends, and seek out support. You are not alone.

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Keepers of the flame

For 50 years, Stanford’s LGBTQ+ community has made the second floor of the Fire Truck House its home.

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A message from VPSA and ASSU on enhancing campus social life

The office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and the Associated Students executive team recently shared updates on student social life including changes to the party planning process and new no-cost gathering spaces at Tresidder.

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Summer Fellows Program supports FLI students’ transition

The eight-week residential program offers first-generation, low-income (FLI) students the opportunity to do research, micro internships, and immersive coursework during the summer between their first and second year.

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Storytelling and music rock MemAud

Speakers and performers brought the audience to their feet on Thursday at Faces of Community, an annual NSO event in which Stanford students share their experiences of belonging with frosh and new transfers. “While people may not talk about it, struggling is normal. But remembering that you’re not alone can help you to stay grounded.”

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Fellowships empower emerging neuroscientists

Stanford undergrads and local community college students did hands-on research in the neurosciences this summer through the NeURO and NeURO-CC fellowships.

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Move-in Day on the Farm

President Richard Saller joined residential staff in welcoming the Class of 2027 to campus on Tuesday. Watch the highlights.

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Stanford welcomes more than 4,500 new students

More than 4,500 frosh and transfer, graduate, and professional students begin arriving on campus this weekend to participate in events designed to help them feel at home on the Farm.

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‘We Are Stanford’

President Richard Saller, Provost Persis Drell, and incoming Provost Jenny Martinez shared the Frost Amphitheater stage on Tuesday as they welcomed faculty and staff to the new academic year.

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Birds of a feather

For the members of the Stanford Birdwatching Club, campus outings offer plentiful opportunities for glimpsing rare species, and a special kind of camaraderie.

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