This year’s Multicultural Springfest, held on Thursday, May 26, celebrated the diversity of employees from across the university. The Celebrating Staff Careers portion of the program recognized staff who reached milestone anniversaries of 30, 35, 40 and 45 years in their careers on campus. Staff members enjoyed a picnic lunch, art and craft exhibits by talented colleagues and musical entertainment. University President John Hennessy was feted by Springfest organizers for his support of staff during his 16-year tenure.
Multicultural Springfest brings staff together to celebrate their diversity and dedication. The event features a picnic and recognition of staff with milestone career service.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Multicultural Springfest brought together co-workers from the Stanford Libraries Dion Aragon, left, Randy Steele, and Caleb Cochran with Don Cameron of University IT.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Isabel Alvarez-Valdez of the Graduate School of Education and Erick Ramirez of Event Services salsa their way to become winners of the impromptu dance contest.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Staffers dance to the infectious beat of the Latin Rhythm Boys.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero President John Hennessy receives a special thanks for his support of university staff along with a quilt made from the Multicultural Springfest’s commemorative T-shirts, presented by Victor Madrigal, emcee, and Sheila Sanchez, Springfest coordinator.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Cantor Art Center’s Jeff Fairbairn was among the employees celebrating 35 years of service at the university.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Springfest coordinator Rosa Gonzalez and Springfest emcee Anita Black
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Friends Erika Topete, Alanna Reyes and William Garrett relax and chat in the shade after lunch at Frost Amphitheater.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Friends take a moment to share the fun with a selfie.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Colleagues from the electric shop in Land, Building and Real Estate Arunesh Naidu, left, Cesar Menjivar, Steven Zarate, Luis Aleman and Luis Vargas enjoy the music at the staff Multicultural Springfest.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero Stanford employees line up for a commemorative T-shirt as they enter Frost Amphitheater to celebrate staff at the Multicultural Springfest.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero
A tradition since Stanford’s earliest years, seniors bury a time capsule under their bronze class plaque in the Quad arcade with items that form a collective memory of their time on the Farm.
During its June meeting, members of the Stanford University Board of Trustees reviewed construction projects, including the new Denning House, approved the university budget and feted outgoing President John Hennessy and his wife, Andrea.
The Faculty Senate on Thursday discussed how rising housing costs affect Stanford as it seeks to continue to attract scholars of the world’s highest caliber.
