http://news.stanford.edu Latest Faculty and Staff News news headlines from Stanford University. Copyright (C) Stanford University en-us http://news.stanford.edu/images/srdot.gif http://news.stanford.edu http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november9/oneill-award-zasio-110909.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november9/oneill-award-zasio-110909.html Unsung hero, near-magic man. Reese Zasio wins Marsh O'Neill Award. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november9/h1n1-flu-vaccines-110909.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november9/h1n1-flu-vaccines-110909.html 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. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november9/faculty-senate-powers-110909.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november9/faculty-senate-powers-110909.html John Powers, who manages Stanford's investments, briefed the Faculty Senate last week. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november2/faculty-senate3-setup-110509.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november2/faculty-senate3-setup-110509.html 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. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november2/h1n1-vaccine-update-120609.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november2/h1n1-vaccine-update-120609.html The university is poised to administer the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it arrives, health officials say. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november2/phishing-email-warning-110309.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november2/phishing-email-warning-110309.html Protect your identity from Internet scammers. Never send anyone your Stanford username or password in an email message. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october26/cole-law-chair-102909.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october26/cole-law-chair-102909.html 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. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october26/quake-catcher-volunteers-102709.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october26/quake-catcher-volunteers-102709.html Have a spare USB port? Earthquake study seeks volunteers on campus willing to plug in a seismic sensor. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october26/precourt-energy-awards-102609.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october26/precourt-energy-awards-102609.html 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. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/faculty-senate-two-102209.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/faculty-senate-two-102209.html In its second meeting of the autumn quarter, the Faculty Senate will discuss the impact of budget cuts on undergraduate education at Stanford. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/goldsmith-faculty-senate-102209.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/goldsmith-faculty-senate-102209.html 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. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/benefits-open-enrollment-102109.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/benefits-open-enrollment-102109.html Employees can make changes to their health and life insurance plans and enroll in flexible spending accounts. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/provost-efficiency-forum-102009.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/provost-efficiency-forum-102009.html 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." Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october5/green-alumni-center-100909.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october5/green-alumni-center-100909.html Interest is increasing across Stanford's campus in creating sustainability programs. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october5/vaden-flu-vaccine-100909.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october5/vaden-flu-vaccine-100909.html 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. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT