University Affairs

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Task force to consider past policies on Jewish applicants to Stanford

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne has appointed a committee, chaired by Associate Professor Ari Y. Kelman, to research assertions Stanford had quotas that limited admissions of Jewish undergraduate students in the 1950s. The committee will recommend steps to address its findings and enhance Jewish life on campus.

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Winter quarter COVID-19 update

Russell Furr, associate vice provost for environmental health and safety, shares an update and safety reminders as we begin winter quarter amid the spread of the Omicron variant.

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Update on the beginning of winter quarter

In a message to the community, Provost Persis Drell and Associate Vice Provost for Environmental Health & Safety Russell Furr provide an update for students and instructors about the beginning of winter quarter instruction in January.

Health Alerts —

Staying healthy over winter break

A campus-wide message reminds members of the community about staying healthy amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of the Omicron variant. The message urges community members to get a booster dose when eligible and to wear a face covering regardless of vaccination status.

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Transition leadership named for new school

Kathryn “Kam” Moler has been named transition dean of the new school focused on climate and sustainability, and Stephan Graham will be transition vice dean. Tim Stearns and David Studdert will be filling in for Moler as acting dean of research and acting vice provost.

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A message on winter quarter return protocols

Provost Persis Drell and Russell Furr, associate vice provost for Environmental Health & Safety, outline the protocols for returning to campus from the upcoming winter break.

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Stanford part of Chan Zuckerberg Biohub future plans

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced that it will continue to support the CZ Biohub, a 5-year-old Bay Area research collaboration between Stanford University, UC Berkeley and UCSF, through 2031.

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Annual Title IX Report: Message to the community

In a message to the community, Provost Persis Drell and Vice Provost for Institutional Equity, Access and Community Patrick Dunkley discuss the Annual Title IX/Sexual Harassment Report.

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Patrick Dunkley champions change

Stanford’s new vice provost for institutional equity, access and community talks about creating a more equitable and inclusive campus community.

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Home purchase program for staff has a successful start

Last spring, the Affordability Task Force announced a new staff home purchase assistance program to address challenges that surfaced in the input gathered from staff related to housing affordability. The program started in April 2021 and to date, 120 staff have actively participated, and 18 staff have become homeowners through the program.