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Ways program helps students explore diverse paths

Stanford’s “Ways of Thinking/Ways of Doing” program celebrates 10 years of helping undergraduates explore diverse interests and academic paths.

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Taking learning beyond the lecture

VPUE’s Academic-Residential Co-Curriculum program gives students and faculty the opportunity to connect outside of the classroom and create lasting professional networks.

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Changes to residential system announced following task force recommendations

Changes include flexibility for students to choose residences in any neighborhood after their frosh year, and the creation of a new neighborhood on the Row.

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CareerEd expands funding and services for student internships

The Rising Bird Career Fellowship program helps Stanford students prepare for and find internships. It also offers stipends of up to $6,500 to unpaid interns.

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Scenes from the Graduate Student Family Carnival

The gathering was a place for grad students and their families to meet friends while enjoying a train ride, petting zoo, lawn games, arts and crafts, and lunch on the Abrams Courtyard lawn.

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A new program invites students to explore how culture shapes communication

Undergraduate students in the new Notation in Cultural Rhetorics program pursue a passion project alongside their major and come away with culturally-informed oral and written communication skills. Applications for fall quarter are due May 26.

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New academic-themed residence halls focus on sustainability

The Explore Energy and Outdoor houses, each home to more than 80 students, facilitate discussion about sustainability and conservation.

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‘Too Busy Flourishing’ event spreads the word about mental health and well-being

The event combined ASSU’s regular Friday Flowers giveaway with tables promoting The Flourish, an online publication with tips and resources, as well as other campus organizations.  

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Grad and professional students enjoy Picnic on the Lawn

Sunny weather drew students and families to the lawn between EVGR B and C last week for activities hosted by the Graduate Life Office.

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Four undergrads share their paths to declaring a major

Four Stanford students share the diverse journeys that ultimately led them to their choice of majors.

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Important update for undergraduates on 2023-24 housing assignments

This message to students contains key information about the neighborhood re-assignment pilot program, house and room selection, pre-assignment, and more.

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Stanford Career Education hosts PhD Pathways event

The event provided doctoral students and postdocs with a full day of opportunities to explore careers beyond academia and connect with grad alumni.

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Update on COVID-19 meal delivery service for undergraduates

Dean of Students Mona Hicks and Vaden Health Services Executive Director Jim Jacobs announce the sunset of university-funded deliveries.

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Campus dining options for Passover and Ramadan

During Passover and Ramadan and year-round, Stanford institutions and affiliated organizations collaborate to help students follow religious dining guidelines.

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Introducing the Meaningful Work Kit, a tool to help you make career choices

The online tool can help identify the core values, work culture preferences, and skills most important to you, forming a customized framework for navigating career and life choices.  

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Frosh 101 supports students through first-year challenges

Now in its sixth year, the popular residentially-based program offers a holistic support system to nearly 1,000 students as they navigate their first year at Stanford.

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Peer mediation program expands services

Is a group project getting you down? Members of your student org need a hand getting along? Students who are trained mediators can help with short consultations, workshops, and more for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.  

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The Markaz convenes first summit on Muslim student life

Representatives from universities across the U.S. came together at Stanford to explore models for supporting Muslim students.  

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How to find summer jobs and internships in an uncertain market

Get useful, timely tips and advice from fellow students and the Stanford Career Education office.  

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Update on enhancing campus social life

Samuel Santos Jr., associate vice provost for inclusion, community, and integrative learning, talks about feedback he’s gotten from students and steps the university has taken to make it easier to gather, plan events, and socialize.

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A message of care and concern regarding Memphis

Leaders of the Division of Student Affairs and Office for Religious and Spiritual Life describe campus resources available to all students as we process this difficult news story.

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A message of care and concern regarding Monterey Park

Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole, Senior Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students Mona Hicks, and Associate Vice Provost of Inclusion, Community and Integrative Learning Samuel Santos Jr. describe campus resources available to any student affected by this incident of gun violence.

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Bing Overseas Studies Program resumes in full

Following two years of disruption and program suspensions due to COVID-19, Stanford’s iconic Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) has resumed operations in its 12 global locations.

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Neighborhood identity design process begins

Facilitated by the neighborhood councils, the student-led process will begin in the second week of winter quarter and include naming the neighborhoods for different trees, the introduction of Farm Games, and more.  

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Important weather reminders

Dean of Students Mona Hicks confirms undergraduate residences will re-open Jan. 7 and classes will resume Jan. 9, and shares information about campus conditions.

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Resources for students during winter closure

Here’s a quick reference for students who need a hand when most university offices are closed from December 21 to January 3.

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