Faculty and Staff News
Parking closes on Santa Teresa Street, opens in new Searsville lot
Removing parking on Santa Teresa Street will improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation in the area, and provide an extra measure of safety as construction ramps up in the area, said Jack Cleary, associate vice president for land, buildings and real estate.
9.9.14
Stanford and SEIU reach agreement; SEIU votes overwhelmingly to approve contract
Stanford University and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2007 have reached an agreement on a new five-year contract for the more than 1,200 union members who work on campus and at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
8.28.14
Stanford continues to monitor Ebola outbreak; risk to campus is seen as negligible
A gentle reminder – and guidelines – from Stanford Recycling
As part of a collaborative effort by several campus departments, Stanford offers many ways for the campus community to minimize the amount of material sent to the landfill through its programs for reducing, reusing and recycling waste materials.
8.15.14
University to test upgrades to AlertSU system on Wednesday, Aug. 20
8.4.14
Provost John Etchemendy's letter to Faculty Staff Housing
8.4.14
Frequently asked questions about Stanford's water use reduction policy
Stanford campus has a canine protector
A deputy and his dog play unsung roles in making the university a safe stop for high-profile guests.
Dean of Grace Cathedral to become Stanford dean for religious life
The Very Rev. Dr. Jane Shaw, dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, has been named dean for religious life at Stanford. She will also join the faculty in Stanford's Department of Religious Studies.
Stanford's Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar tapped for California Supreme Court
Cuéllar has been nominated to serve as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court. He is the director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and a professor at the law school.
George Spindler, Stanford professor emeritus of anthropology and education, has died at 94
George Spindler and his wife, Louise, worked as a team in their research, writing and teaching. Together, they revolutionized the teaching of anthropology and founded the field of anthropology of education.
6.23.14
Report of the President: Academic Council Professoriate appointments
The Academic Council Professoriate appointments, promotions, and reappointments for the periods indicated were reviewed by the Advisory Board of the Academic Council on March 18, March 25, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2014 and were approved by the President.
Stanford Faculty Senate gets a preliminary look at the Class of 2018
At Thursday's Faculty Senate meeting, Richard H. Shaw, dean of undergraduate admission, financial aid and visitor information services, presented a report on the Class of 2018 and announced new financial tools to make paying for college easier. David B. Abernethy, chair of the Stanford Emeriti Council, gave a report on the council's 2013-14 activities.
6.11.14
Senate to hear reports on undergraduate admission and the Emeriti Council
6.11.14
2014 Cuthbertson, Dinkelspiel, Gores awards honor faculty, students and staff
Five members of the faculty, two undergraduate students and a doctoral candidate are being honored for their exceptional contributions to the university. The awards will be presented at the Commencement Ceremony, June 15.
