Life Skills is a set of six fun and informative workshops designed to guide you on your journey into that “real world” everyone keeps talking about. Wondering about wine? Confused about credit? We’ve got you covered. The Life Skills series is FREE.
WHAT’S COOKING?
Join us for this set of four cooking classes, and you’ll be making soup that sings and applause-worthy omelets. Each class will include a hands-on knife skills overview, nutrition and sustainability info, useful tips for eating on a budget, a chef demo of the featured recipe, and the opportunity to make the recipe with the chef’s guidance. These classes are perfect for kitchenphobes! All classes will be taught by David Iott, culinary educator and training executive chef for Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises.
Tuesday, January 12
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Teaching Kitchen
Arrillaga Family Dining Commons
Featured meal: Falafel, tabbouleh, hummus & grilled pita bread
Tuesday, January 25
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Teaching Kitchen
Arrillaga Family Dining Commons
Featured meal: Eggs three ways
Tuesday, February 9
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Teaching Kitchen
Arrillaga Family Dining Commons
Featured meal: Barley and vegetable soup & brown bread
Tuesday, February 22
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Teaching Kitchen
Arrillaga Family Dining Commons
Featured meal: Taku salmon & salad
MONEY MATTERS
This is advice you can take to the bank. These three classes will guide you through how to track your budget, keep your credit in check and manage your investments. This event is co-sponsored by the Stanford Federal Credit Union. All three classes include a delicious FREE lunch!
Manage your budget
The Building a Better Budget workshop presents simple and effective strategies for creating and managing your budget. Learn to design realistic spending and savings plans and get out (and stay out) of debt.
FREE lunch is served at this event.
Wednesday, January 20, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Workshop leader TBD
Manage your credit
Credit scores affect nearly every major financial decision. But there’s no need to stress—the Your Credit Score workshop will have you speaking FICO, Vantage and other credit scoring models fluently!
FREE lunch is served at this event.
Thursday, January 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Workshop leader TBD
Manage your investments
It’s never too soon to begin building your investment portfolio, and the
On the Road to Riches workshop will show you how. You’ll learn the basics of investing including investment types and tools.
FREE lunch is served at this event.
Friday, January 22, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Workshop leader TBD
WINE 101
Give us one hour and we’ll have you speaking sommelier! An expert in the field will take you through everything you need to know about wine. This event includes tastings and appetizers.
Friday, March 4, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Fisher Conference Rooms
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
Workshop leader: AJ Ferrari
THE GREAT APARTMENT HUNT
From research to background checks to signing the lease, an industry expert will show you how to find (and keep!) a great place.
Spring 2016—more details soon!
YOUNG ALUMIXER
Mixed up about what to expect after graduation? Join us for this fun, casual mixer and get the lowdown on life after Stanford from the folks who know best—brand new alums.
May 2016—more details soon!
NEW ALUMNI ORIENTATION
Learn what the Stanford Alumni Association offers all seniors and alumni. Whether it’s keeping connections or keeping up on the job market, SAA has you covered.
May 2016—more details soon!
Keep an eye on your inbox and the 2016 Facebook page for details.
Nerd Nation Giveaways
Want Nerd Nation gear? Come and get it!
Saturday,
11/14
2:30 p.m., Maloney Field (Stanford v. Oregon)
Freebie: T-shirt & Food
Come and grab Nerd Nation T-shirts and delicious food (burgers, grilled chicken, veggie burgers, chips and watermelon) hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council. Don’t miss out — t-shirts and food only available to the first 400 students! Must show valid SUID.
Wednesday,
11/18
12:30 p.m., White Plaza (Stanford v. Cal)
Freebie: Water bottle
Nerd Nation swag will be given out out on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out—supplies are limited! Valid student SUID required.
All giveaways will be announced on the Stanford Student Alumni Facebook page.
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The Stanford Alumni Association loves students. How do we show our love? For starters, every fall we hand out Nerd Nation freebies! Students can grab a FREE gift on us (while supplies last!) at one of our many upcoming giveaways. If you see us in White Plaza or cruising around campus on our "Freebie" golf cart, come on by to say "hi" and we'll shower you with Nerd Nation love.
Career Services
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The time is now, seniors. Dig into the career resource that Stanford alumni use more than any other: Stanford CareerConnect. Sign up to access our job board (exclusive to Stanford students and alums) that lists hundreds of alumni-posted jobs and internships around the globe. Plus, get links to the Alumni Directory, career videos and tutorials, and more. Start networking with your extended family of 217,000+ Stanford alumni. After all, who better to ask for advice about careers and life after Stanford?
Senior Class Leadership
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Your Senior Class presidents and cabinet aren't just around for now—they're in it for the long haul. Learn who they are and how to get in touch with them. After all, if you ever need to contact all your classmates, these are the people who can help.
Student Awards
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Stanford students do some amazing things (and also receive some amazing awards!). See past recipients and learn about the latest crop of students to win alumni-sponsored awards, including the J.E. Wallace Sterling Award, Outstanding Achievement Award and Award of Excellence.
Commencement Events
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Wondering what to do before you wacky-walk? The Stanford Alumni Association has you covered with FREE events to send off your senior year in style. Enjoy champagne, chocolate and reminiscence at your Class Toast. Sigh under the stars as you dine and dance with your classmates at Senior Dinner on the Quad. More event info coming this spring—but when you see the words "Stanford Alumni Association presents..." it's time to get excited.
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Student Jobs at SAA
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The Stanford Alumni Association needs you! Find a gig that's just your thing, from being a Reunion Team Leader to putting your social media skills to work. Email our student programs team at
studentprograms@
alumni.stanford.edu to see what's available when you are. Check back often as new jobs open up all year long.
Senior Welcome
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The Stanford Alumni Association welcomes seniors back to campus with a truly memorable event. You’ll celebrate at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center with champagne and cascading chocolate. Classmates can catch up and share laughter, hugs and tales of summer—the perfect beginning to the year of a lifetime.
Our special giveaway is only available at your Senior Welcome: a beautiful commemorative class year champagne flute. (Psst. Supplies are limited—don't be late!)
Senior Welcome ’16 was a huge success! Hundreds of seniors enjoyed sparkling champagne and even more sparkling conversation.
» Check out the photos!