Humanities proposal the latest in a long conflict Caleb Smith February 23, 2016 2 Comments The latest proposal to overhaul Stanford's introductory exposure to humanities is part of a long series of previous reform efforts. Read More »
Let’s put that construction to better use Mina Shah May 12, 2015 2 Comments The university community should still feel it imperative to provide our artists with more space, and then act on that imperative. We need to build performance halls and studios to better serve this... Read More »
Stanford’s Engaging Diversity requirement needs to be strengthened Austin Block September 16, 2014 0 Comments Once the Class of 2016 graduates, Stanford’s transition to Ways of Thinking/Ways of Doing general education requirements will be complete. This change is welcome, because the old system badly needed... Read More »
Versatile Ashby succeeds on and off the field David Cohn February 26, 2014 0 Comments All Stanford student-athletes are inherently very versatile people, as they must consistently meet the rigorous demands associated with both their Stanford educations and their athletic careers.... Read More »
Hume Writing Center to merge with Oral Communication Program Baker Tilney May 15, 2013 0 Comments Beginning next year, the Hume Writing Center (HWC) and the Oral Communication Program (OCP) will have new names, a new home and a new format. Read More »
Hennessy presents annual report to Academic Council Justine Moore April 18, 2013 2 Comments President John Hennessy delivered his annual address to the Academic Council on Thursday afternoon discussing faculty diversity and the expansion of the Stanford Medical Center among other topics. Read More »
Despite warm reception, some faculty find fault with Thinking Matters Marshall Watkins January 11, 2013 1 Comment Thinking Matters replaced Introduction to the Humanities (IHUM) this year and has been warmly received by many students, but some lecturers in the program fear that it marks a shift away from a... Read More »
Faculty Senate discusses implementing SUES recommendations Marshall Watkins November 8, 2012 0 Comments The Faculty Senate heard a report at its Nov. 8 meeting about how the University is working to implement the changes to undergraduate education suggested by the Study of Undergraduate... Read More »
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