‘Imagining the Oceans': Cantor exhibit complements class Emma Neiman May 18, 2015 1 Comment This year, for the first time, Cantor Arts Center has paired with the class, "Imaginng the Oceans," to create a special exhibit featuring artistic depictions of the sea. Read More »
Hennessy discusses learning and technology with Academic Council Emma Neiman May 3, 2015 0 Comments President Hennessy delivered his annual address to the Academic Council, the body of Stanford’s tenure-line and other senior faculty, on Thursday, April 30. Hennessy discussed the past academic year... Read More »
A look at Stanford computer science part II: Challenges of a growing field Emma Neiman April 16, 2015 0 Comments Within the last few years, the field of computer science (CS) has grown rapidly nationwide. At Stanford, a university with a strong history of computer science, the annual number of students declaring... Read More »
A look at Stanford computer science, part I: Past and present Emma Neiman April 15, 2015 2 Comments Today, it may be hard to imagine Stanford without the strong influence of computer science (CS), which has been the most popular major on campus for nearly four years. But 10 years ago, the department... Read More »
President Obama seeks to revamp student loans and tuition Emma Neiman March 16, 2015 5 Comments Last Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced an executive memorandum called the “Student Aid Bill of Rights,” which will affect college students all over the country. The next day, the White... Read More »
New Sophomore College program provides Arabic immersion Emma Neiman March 10, 2015 1 Comment This September, before the school year begins, 12 to 15 rising sophomores will have the opportunity to participate in the first Arabic language Sophomore College (SoCo) program. Called “Arabic in... Read More »
Faculty Senate postpones vote on all-campus smoking ban Emma Neiman March 5, 2015 7 Comments The Faculty Senate decided on Thursday to postpone a vote on an all-campus smoking ban, referring it to committees to consider alternatives. It also rejected a motion to support President... Read More »
BOSP Istanbul in full swing as Turkish students return from break Emma Neiman February 25, 2015 0 Comments The Istanbul Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) is being offered for the first time this winter in partnership with Koç University, an English-language Turkish university. For the first five weeks... Read More »
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