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Stanford Law School students named Skadden Fellows

Making a difference for the less fortunate is the goal of the Skadden Foundation. Now Stanford Law School’s NISHA KASHYAP, JD ’14, and STACY VILLALOBOS, JD ’15, will have an opportunity to devote themselves to good works for two years. On Dec. 11, they were named 2015 Skadden Fellows. Kashyap and Villalobos join a group… Read more Stanford Law School students named Skadden Fellows

Tips for healthy aging

  In two separate articles on Stanford’s BeWell website, experts offer advice on how to navigate the physical and emotional challenges of aging. In “The Upside of Aging,” MANJULA WALDRON, consulting professor at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, talks about the often-overlooked positive side of aging and how having a plan for healthy aging can… Read more Tips for healthy aging

Introducing Stanford Medicine Music Network

Last spring, the Stanford Medicine Music Network (SMMN) was launched to bring together musicians and music lovers in Stanford’s medical community. A natural addition to the Medicine & the Muse Program, which supports the humanities and arts in the medical center, SMMN  – pronounced “summon” – was also created to facilitate opportunities to make connections between… Read more Introducing Stanford Medicine Music Network

Rainbows over the Stanford Quad

The Bay Area’s dry spell eased a bit as the Thanksgiving holiday ended with heavy rains and even thunder and lightning. On Monday, the sky over Stanford was not completely gray. By mid-afternoon those lucky enough to be in the vicinity of the Main Quad and Memorial Court were treated to a double rainbow. Photo… Read more Rainbows over the Stanford Quad

Vote for Stanford's Ty Montgomery

“TY MONTGOMERY, a senior wide receiver on the Stanford football team,  can’t do everything. But he’s willing to try,” says an article in the latest issue of Stanford magazine. “Fast enough to outrun defenders and strong enough to run through them, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound senior is one of college football’s category smashers: an all-purpose star.… Read more Vote for Stanford's Ty Montgomery

Stanford's annual tribute to veterans

Each year Stanford takes time around Veteran’s Day to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. This year’s events included  “Honoring the Ghosts: Celebrating Veteran’s Day at the Anderson Collection at Stanford University,” on Monday, Nov. 10.  The exhibit and discussion featured paintings in Stanford’s newest art space that were created by veterans… Read more Stanford's annual tribute to veterans

Documentaries by Stanford affiliates to show at international film festival

The 17th United Nations Association Film Festival, an international feast of documentaries, will run Oct. 16-26 at various locations on Stanford’s campus and at other local venues. The theme of this year’s festival is “Bridging the Gap,” and films include a range of settings from Syria to Stockton. Topics run the gamut from dance and… Read more Documentaries by Stanford affiliates to show at international film festival

AmeriCorps' roots at Stanford

    MEGAN SWEZEY FOGARTY, deputy executive director of the Haas Center for Public Service, was honored recently as a Service Trailblazer as part of AmeriCorps’ 20th anniversary celebration. She was one of 20 trailblazers honored last month by CaliforniaVolunteers, the state office that manages programs and initiatives to increase the number of California residents… Read more AmeriCorps' roots at Stanford

Stanford anthropology professor's book on sickle cell anemia wins another prize

  The Enculturated Gene: Sickle Cell Health Politics and Biological Difference in West Africa, by DUANA FULLWILEY, associate professor of anthropology at Stanford, has been awarded the Robert B. Textor and Family Prize for Excellence in Anticipatory Anthropology. The 2011 book, Fullwiley’s first, won the Amaury Talbot Prize for most valuable work of African anthropology… Read more Stanford anthropology professor's book on sickle cell anemia wins another prize

Stanford's Office for Religious Life welcomes new students

The Office for Religious Life (ORL) oversees and provides support for Stanford Associated Religions (SAR), some 40 religious organizations invited to offer their spiritual services to the campus. The New Student Orientation community coordinators for ORL put together a video to welcome freshmen and transfer students to Stanford and to introduce them to Stanford’s broad… Read more Stanford's Office for Religious Life welcomes new students