‘Simpsons’ producer Sam Simon ’77 dies at 59 Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc March 10, 2015 0 Comments Sam Simon ’77, a cartoonist who played a major role in creating “The Simpsons,” passed away at his home in Pacific Palisades, California, on March 8 after a long battle with colon cancer. He was... Read More »
Ford Motors partners with Stanford engineering in new Palo Alto research center Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc February 25, 2015 0 Comments Ford Motors opened a new Research and Innovation Center in Palo Alto in late January that plans to further its partnership with Stanford’s Engineering Department and to accelerate the development of... Read More »
Court orders Stanford to take steps toward removal of Lagunita Diversion Dam Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc February 6, 2015 2 Comments A district judge issued a court order requiring Stanford to provide periodic assessments of its removal of Lagunita Diversion Dam on Jan. 16. This new development is only one bump in Stanford’s long... Read More »
The Naked Chef star Jamie Oliver teaches cooking class at Arrillaga Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc January 8, 2015 0 Comments English celebrity chef Jamie Oliver cooked with eight selected Dining Ambassadors earlier today in the Arrillaga Family Dining Commons teaching kitchen as part of his campus visit to celebrate the... Read More »
Stanford releases data on its first ever Ph.D. Alumni Employment study Erica Evans and Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc December 1, 2014 1 Comment Amid growing national concern over doctoral student employment opportunities, Stanford’s Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Institution Research & Decision Support (IR&DS) recently partnered to... Read More »
Only a click away: Cheating and the use of iClickers in classrooms Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc November 30, 2014 0 Comments One extra point—seeking that extra point to improve a grade is often all it takes for a student to exhibit a case of academic dishonesty and violate the Honor Code in classes using clickers. Read More »
GSB’s Ignite program concludes new Beijing, Santiago offerings; announces 2015 abroad programs Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc November 21, 2014 0 Comments The Graduate School of Business’s (GSB) Ignite program concluded its nine week certificate program in innovation and entrepreneurship in Beijing this past weekend as students presented their final... Read More »
Stanford acquires extensive 19th and 20th music collection Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc October 27, 2014 0 Comments Stanford’s Music Library recently acquired The Dennis Condon Collection of self-playing pianos and more than 7,500 music rolls, some of which are recordings of late 19th, early 20th century... Read More »