Syrian-Canadian citizen Amro Taleb discusses his time in Syria Alexa Liautaud January 12, 2015 0 Comments Amro Taleb is a Syrian and Canadian citizen who has worked as a consultant to several NGOs in Syria. Taleb has taught at the Syrian International University for Science and Technology. He holds a... Read More »
Stanford Knight Fellow promotes female journalists in Afghanistan Alexa Liautaud April 10, 2014 0 Comments As U.S. troops gradually withdraw from Afghanistan and as the country nears a pivotal presidential election, gender roles and the status of women in Afghanistan have been thrown into uncertainty.... Read More »
Palo Alto implements new parking rules Alexa Liautaud January 29, 2014 1 Comment After a unanimous vote by the City Council on Monday, Palo Alto will introduce a controversial new permit parking program, which enables neighborhoods to restrict their parking spots to prioritize... Read More »
Stanford net assets rose in 2013 fiscal year Alexa Liautaud January 8, 2014 0 Comments Stanford University’s 2013 fiscal year report announced an 11 percent increase in net assets, which include Stanford Hospital & Clinics and the Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital. Read More »
Stanford’s Afghanistan Legal Education Project faces challenges in 2014 Alexa Liautaud December 4, 2013 0 Comments In 2007, two Stanford law students approached Erik Jensen with the idea of writing legal education textbooks to meet a growing demand for more widespread law enforcement and better judicial practices... Read More »
University creates maps to show off campus works of art Alexa Liautaud November 30, 2013 0 Comments DAILY NEWS BRIEF:Two new maps have been created in order to help students, faculty, and visitors, to locate pieces of art on the Stanford campus. Read More »
Franklin Orr nominated to serve as under secretary at U.S. Dept. of Energy Alexa Liautaud November 19, 2013 0 Comments Professor Franklin “Lynn” Orr is the director of the Precourt Institute for Energy and previously served as the director of Stanford’s Global Climate and Energy Project from 2002 to 2008, as... Read More »
FoCUS draws dignitaries to summit on U.S.-Mexico policy relations Alexa Liautaud November 11, 2013 0 Comments The U.S.-Mexico FoCUS conference concluded Saturday afternoon as part of a four-day event featuring speakers such as George Shultz, the 60th U.S. Secretary of State, and Eduardo Medina Mora, Mexico... Read More »