 A wonderful source of information on everything related to living in the Stanford area-
We are staffed by helpful volunteer international spouses/partners who will guide you through a wealth of information to make your life at Stanford more interesting, productive and enjoyable! Stop by and browse as often as you like and use it to:
- Plan a trip or vacation,
- Help with career planning and a job search,
- Find interesting volunteer opportunities,
- Learn about places to take your kids,
- Find out about local universities and colleges where you can take courses or pursue a degree program.
And much, much more!! We at the Resource Center will work with you in finding information related to your interests and goals.
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The
Resource Center is looking for volunteers. Please contact Gwyn Dukes, gdukes@stanford.edu or
call Gwyn at 650-723-1834.
Why Rainbow?
The colors of the rainbow represent the many categories of information contained in the Resource Center.
We hope that international families will use the full spectrum of resources and opportunities to create a colorful, satisfying, and meaningful life here in the Stanford area.  |
How to Use the Resource Center
You can browse and read resources in the Center or take resources to the lounge in Bechtel Center and take time to look through them.
•Borrowing Policy: Books, magazines, and videos in our lending library may be borrowed for a period of up to two weeks. They are to be returned to the Resource Center during the hours when it is open.
•Copy: For copying some information, there is a copy machine in the Overseas Resource Center on the 2nd floor(10 cents per page). Just be sure to return the borrowed resources before the Resource Center is closed.
We will help you find all the information you need, or use the computer to search the web for helpful tips. We also have a small lending library of novels and travel guides in many languages, and videos for children.
Location
The Resource Center is located on the street level at the Bechtel International Center. After entering the lobby, walk towards the stairway and go down the hallway to the left of the stairs.
 Click for the location map
Current Open Hours
 The
Resource Center Summer
hours and locations are listed below. The Permanent
RC Office will reopen when the summer construction project is completed (updated
as of 6/16/08)
****Please note that all volunteers
also speak English. *****
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: I-Center Lobby Desk
Advisor: Mary Schuelke (English)
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Assembly Room
Advisors: Yoko Seita (Japanese), Jackie Ji (Mandarin), Yingying Yuan (Mandarin)
Supervisors:
Gwyn Dukes, Adviser to Families
Mary Schuelke, Resource Center Supervisor
List of Resources
Information is organized according to the categories listed below. Click for the detailed list!
| * If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or if you have some books or other information that you would like to donate to the Resource Center, please contact Gwyn Dukes, Advisor to International Families, at the Bechtel International Center. Her e-mail address: gdukes@stanford.edu |
STANFORD - I-CENTER - SPOUSE PROGRAMS - GETTING SETTLED
Stanford Directory
Stanford Campus:
Maps/Information/Resources
Bechtel International Center
Spouse/Partner Programs
Parking/Transportation
All About Cars:
Laws/Licenses/Purchases
All About Bicycles:
Laws/Licenses/Purchases
Telephone/Banking/Insurance
Campus Libraries
Student Organizations
Transportation:
Bus/Train Schedules
Campus/Area Maps
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HOUSING - HEALTH - SAFETY - KIDS ACTIVITIES - LIBRARIES - SHOPPING- RESTAURANTS
Housing Searches
Housing Publications
Work/Life Center
Health Insurance
Health/Safety
Health Publications
Kids Activities
Community Libraries
Shopping/Restaurants
Computer Resources
Websites
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CAREER PLANNING - EMPLOYMENT - PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Career Enrichment
Career Planning & Placement Center
Employment Authorization
Career Action Center
Publications
Scholarships/Fellowships
Adult Schools
Toefl Tests
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LEISURE - RECREATION - TRAVEL
Travel Organizations/Agencies
Travel Publications
San Francisco Bay Area
Palo Alto Area
San Jose Area
Other Bay Area
Northern California
Oregon
Washington
National Parks
Regional Parks
Museums
Art Galleries
Concerts
Theatre
Dance
Lectures
Publications
Maps
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BOOKS FOR USE IN RESOURCE CENTER
Living in the USA
Understanding Other Cultures
Cooking and Decorating
Travel
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COMMUNITY GUIDES- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Community Guides:
Education/Recreation/Dining/Entertainment
Volunteer Opportunities
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UNIVERSITIES - COLLEGES - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Stanford University
Stanford Continuing Studies
UC Berkeley Extension
UC Santa Cruz Extension
University of San Francisco
San Francisco State University
Golden Gate College
San Jose State University
College of San Mateo
Cañada College
Foothill College
De Anza College
College of Notre Dame
Menlo College
Santa Clara University
Evergreen Valley College
Ohlone College
Cal State Hayward
John F. Kennedy University
Special Programs:
Psychology
Special Programs:
Art/Music/Etc
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PARENTING - SCHOOLS
Being a Parent and Caring for Children
Preparing for Birth of a Child
Childcare/NurserySchools/Preschools
Childcare Overview
K-12 Schools Overview
School Test Scores
Stanford Schools
Palo Alto Schools
Menlo Park Schools
Menlo Park/Atherton Schools
Woodside Schools
Los Altos Schools
Mountain View Schools
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LENDING LIBRARY: BOOKS THAT MAY BE CHECKED OUT
Books in English of General Interest
Travel Books
Videos for Kids
Books in Japanese, Korean, Chinese
Books in Other Languages
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