The opening of Stanford Redwood City, the reopening of Frost Amphitheater and a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s were among the 10 most popular news stories this year.
The following Academic Council Professoriate appointments, promotions and reappointments were reviewed by the Advisory Board of the Academic Council and approved by the president.
Stanford’s acquisition of the Elan Redwood City apartment complex will provide affordable and transit-oriented housing near both its main and Redwood City campuses, while further connecting Stanford with the city.
Nona Chiariello, a staff scientist at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, and Niraj Dangoria, associate dean in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management at the School of Medicine, will each receive a 2019 Marsh O’Neill Award for Exceptional and Enduring Support of Stanford University’s Research Enterprise during a Nov. 20 campus reception.
Engineering professor and new Vice Provost Stacey Bent discusses how her office supports graduate students and postdocs and offers her best career advice.
The following Academic Council Professoriate appointments, promotions and reappointments were reviewed by the Advisory Board of the Academic Council and approved by the president.
At its Thursday meeting, the Stanford Faculty Senate heard proposals for a new undergraduate first-year experience and approach to the undergraduate major. Senators also endorsed an ASSU recommendation for a plaque at a contemplative garden on campus marking the site of a sexual assault.
Allyson Hobbs, Jeanne Tsai and Thomas Kenny have been named Bass University Fellows in Undergraduate Education. The program recognizes faculty members for their extraordinary contributions to undergraduate education.
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell addressed many issues of concern to Stanford community members, including the results of the AAU 2019 Campus Climate Survey and the 2019-20 university budget.
Vincenti’s research laid the foundation for many advances in aeronautics, including supersonic flight and spacecraft reentry. He also co-founded the interdisciplinary Stanford Program in Science, Technology and Society.
During its first meeting of the academic year, the Faculty Senate approved the charge to the Ad Hoc Committee on the Stanford University Press, heard presentations from ASSU leaders and received an update on the university’s long-range vision from President Marc Tessier-Lavigne.
Trish Del Pozzo, assistant academic secretary, emerita, served as chief administrator for the Office of the Academic Secretary for more than three decades.
Throughout October and November, Stanford offers free flu vaccinations to faculty, staff, retirees, postdocs, and graduate and undergraduate students, who are being encouraged this year to “Be a flu fighter.”
For her farewell slideshow, retiring University Photographer Linda A. Cicero picked some of her favorite photographs from the thousands she has taken during her 26-year career at Stanford.
Karen Cook, vice provost for faculty development and diversity, will step down Sept. 30, and Provost Persis Drell has announced a reorganization creating two new offices: the Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Teaching and Learning, and the Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Engagement.
To meet increased requests for university images and storage of digital assets, Stanford will introduce enhancements to SALLIE – the campus-wide digital image management platform – in September. The upgrade is a partnership between University Communications and University IT.
Ryan Adesnik, who has served as associate vice president at Stanford since 2004, will lead government relations efforts across the local, state and federal levels.
The 51st Faculty Senate wrapped up its 2018-19 session with a lively discussion on the future of Stanford University Press; annual faculty report released.
The university community gathered to recognize staff diversity and career milestones at the 22nd annual Multicultural Springfest and 6th annual Stanford Celebrates You: Recognizing Staff Careers ceremony. A slideshow captures the highlights.
