Faculty and Staff News
11.9.09Reese Zasio, a 'near-magic man,' to receive 2009 Marsh O'Neill Award
Unsung hero, near-magic man. Reese Zasio wins Marsh O'Neill Award.
11.9.09
H1N1 vaccines to be distributed to highest-risk students, spouses or domestic partners
Vaden Health Center has received a first shipment of H1N1 vaccines and has scheduled a clinic to distribute the shots to eligible students and their spouses or domestic partners.
11.6.09
Rebuilding the endowment will take time, says CEO of Stanford Management Company
John Powers, who manages Stanford's investments, briefed the Faculty Senate last week.
11.5.09
Faculty Senate to hear report on Stanford's Energy and Climate Plan
Stanford plans to reduce its campus carbon impact by as much as 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2020, far exceeding the aggressive goals of California's landmark legislation, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.
11.5.09
H1N1 vaccine still expected; flu cases appear to be declining
The university is poised to administer the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it arrives, health officials say.
11.3.09
Just say 'no' to emails requesting Stanford usernames and passwords
Protect your identity from Internet scammers. Never send anyone your Stanford username or password in an email message.
10.29.09
Emotional ceremony dedicates new Law School professorship
During a Reunion Homecoming ceremony, friends, family and former classmates dedicated a Law School chair to Luke Cole, a renowned environmental lawyer who died this summer at age 46. Deborah Sivas is the first Cole Professor.
10.27.09
Quake-Catcher Network seeks volunteers on campus to host seismic sensors
Have a spare USB port? Earthquake study seeks volunteers on campus willing to plug in a seismic sensor.
10.26.09
Stanford's Precourt Energy Efficiency Center awards new round of research grants
The Precourt Energy Efficiency Center at Stanford has awarded a total of $493,011 to six proposals designed to promote energy-efficient behaviors and technologies.
10.22.09
Faculty Senate to discuss undergraduate education, electronic dissertations
In its second meeting of the autumn quarter, the Faculty Senate will discuss the impact of budget cuts on undergraduate education at Stanford.
10.22.09
Wireless communications expert takes the helm of the Faculty Senate
Andrea Goldsmith, a professor of electrical engineering at Stanford, says she inherited her math skills from her late father, a professor of mechanical engineering, and her creativity from her mother, who drew cartoons for The Bullwinkle Show.
10.21.09
Open Enrollment 2010 runs Oct. 26 through Nov. 13
Employees can make changes to their health and life insurance plans and enroll in flexible spending accounts.
10.20.09
Make your voice heard: Contribute ideas to Stanford's new Efficiency Forum
Ideas have already started pouring in to Stanford's new online "suggestion box." Among them: "Have departmental retreats on campus." "Increase composting in administrative and academic offices." "Create a website to help units compare vendor costs."
10.9.09
Arrillaga Alumni Center is latest building to pilot sustainability program
Interest is increasing across Stanford's campus in creating sustainability programs.
10.9.09
Vaden to prioritize seasonal flu vaccine program
Due to a delay in the delivery of seasonal flu vaccine, Vaden Health Center will limit its clinic to those with a high risk of complications from seasonal influenza.
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