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What to know about emergency preparedness at Stanford

During an emergency, staying informed and knowing how to respond are key to keeping yourself safe. Here is a quick look at what you need to know about emergency preparedness at Stanford.

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Shared waste-sorting stations expand to more campus buildings

As part of improvements to its waste management infrastructure, Stanford is transitioning to shared waste, recycling, and composting stations. Half of the university has made the switch; the second half will make transition in the coming year.

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Summer Fellows Program supports FLI students’ transition

The eight-week residential program offers first-generation, low-income (FLI) students the opportunity to do research, micro internships, and immersive coursework during the summer between their first and second year.

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Storytelling and music rock MemAud

Speakers and performers brought the audience to their feet on Thursday at Faces of Community, an annual NSO event in which Stanford students share their experiences of belonging with frosh and new transfers. “While people may not talk about it, struggling is normal. But remembering that you’re not alone can help you to stay grounded.”

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A day in the life of Grace Soontornviwath

Follow the Bio-X summer research fellow as she takes her morning run on campus, builds a model of the human heart, and relaxes with friends.

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Start the presses

For 50 years, STANFORD magazine has been telling the story of the university and its alumni. In honor of the publication’s golden anniversary, here’s a look back at the 1973-74 academic year on the Farm.

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The holy days of autumn

Tiffany Steinwert, dean for religious and spiritual life, on the many religious and spiritual traditions that are observed by members of the Stanford community during fall quarter.

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Birds of a feather

For the members of the Stanford Birdwatching Club, campus outings offer plentiful opportunities for glimpsing rare species, and a special kind of camaraderie.

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The evolution of Blackfest

The largest free hip-hop event in the Bay Area wasn’t always a music festival. For decades, it was a family picnic of sorts, sparked by the need to bridge an east-west campus divide.

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Cardinal Walk in photos

More than 2,000 staff members came out for the 17th annual Cardinal Walk last week to celebrate health and community, and remote employees organized walks of their own. Check out the highlights.

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