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Santa Clara County weekly recap of home sales during week ending May 18

By South SFV Today | May 25, 2024

There were 278 reported residential sales in Santa Clara County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Stanford hosts annual BeWell Wellness Fairs with activities for all

By South SFV Today | May 24, 2024

Hundreds of faculty and staff attended Stanford University's annual spring BeWell Wellness Fairs on May 8 at Stanford Redwood City and on May 21 on the Stanford campus. Attendees participated in various activities, including music, free giveaways, therapy dogs, a farmers market, dance demonstrations, complimentary bike tune-ups, and more. Remote employees also joined virtually, engaging in a raffle and virtual Zumba sessions.

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Stanford launches new center focused on interdisciplinary research on asian american issues

By South SFV Today | May 24, 2024

After decades of advocacy from faculty, alumni, and students, Stanford University has launched the Asian American Research Center at Stanford (AARCS) to connect and expand interdisciplinary research on Asian American issues. Housed in the School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S), the center aims to provide a research home for faculty, students, and the public while supporting and expanding scholarship on Asian Americans.

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Victor Davis Hanson: Illegal immigration ‘turns a stubborn problem of assimilation into a social tragedy’

By South SFV Today | May 23, 2024

Victor Davis Hanson, in his book, “Mexifornia,” said illegal immigration has been detrimental to both American and other culture and has led to "a social tragedy."

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Native American Cultural Center celebrates five decades at Stanford

By South SFV Today | May 22, 2024

In the 1970s, a group of Stanford students acquired two rooms on the ground floor of Old Union and established the Native American Cultural Center (NACC). Over the decades, this space has evolved into a vibrant hub for numerous Native student organizations on campus. The NACC has significantly influenced the Stanford experience for Native and Indigenous students and has impacted the university's cultural fabric.

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Seminar series explores role of data in humanities

By South SFV Today | May 22, 2024

In today’s digital age, data is omnipresent. From smartphones to voting behaviors, the amount of data generated and collected is unprecedented. This data holds the potential to reveal profound insights about our world but also raises several questions: What biases influence particular data sets? How do we assign authentic and accurate meaning to data? What are its social and political implications? Where should it be stored, and who should own it?

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Stanford women's rowing team clinches third consecutive Pac-12 Championship

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

Stanford University's women's rowing team has secured its third consecutive conference title, sweeping the 2024 Pac-12 Women’s Rowing Championships held on Lake Natoma in Gold River, California. The team achieved wins in all scoring races by at least 6 seconds over its conference rivals, culminating the day with the regatta’s maximum 45.5 points.

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Stanford professor champions 'math-ish' thinking for inclusive education

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

Jo Boaler, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), is championing a fresh approach to mathematics. Boaler advocates for an educational shift that encourages students to embrace numbers with curiosity and playfulness, rather than anxiety or dread.

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Stanford student Yannie Tan: A synesthetic journey through sound and color

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

Yannie Tan's life has been shaped by sound from an early age. Born to a Malaysian father and Vietnamese mother, she grew up speaking Mandarin and Cantonese respectively. At the tender age of four, she started learning Spanish while simultaneously training as a classical pianist.

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Stanford Solar Physicist Shares Surprising Facts About the Sun

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

Shea Hess Webber, a solar physicist with the Hansen Experimental Physics Laboratory group at Stanford, offers unique insights into the mysteries of the sun. Her fascination with celestial bodies was sparked by an unusual childhood experience. "One of my siblings went through this phase where they were convinced they were an alien, and would tell anybody who would listen that the Mothership was coming back for them," said Hess Webber. This ignited her interest in studying stars, astronomy, and physics.

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Stanford's student-run service offers safe, free rides on campus

By South SFV Today | May 21, 2024

On a typical Friday night, Stanford senior Jacqueline Becerra is often seen hopping into a 5-SURE van. The service, run by students, offers her a safe and free ride to her destination – the Enchanted Broccoli Forest (EBF), an undergraduate theme house. “I love 5-SURE. It makes me feel safe,” said Becerra, who uses the service about once a week.

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Stanford's Clayman Institute for Gender Research celebrates 50 years

By South SFV Today | May 20, 2024

The Clayman Institute for Gender Research, a prominent hub at Stanford University, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The institute, committed to exploring significant questions related to gender equality, has evolved into a space where experts, scholars, and students collaborate on various projects. These include investigating the impact of COVID-19 on intimate partner violence in homes and creating an archive of letters detailing experiences of sexual harassment sent during the #MeToo movement.

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Stanford University announces major art installations by Alia Farid and Camille Utterback

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

Stanford University's Public Art Committee has announced two major art installations to be unveiled on campus in the next academic year. The renowned sculptor and filmmaker Alia Farid has been selected to create a temporary work as part of the Stanford Plinth Project, while interactive installation artist and Stanford faculty member Camille Utterback has been commissioned to develop a permanent work for Stanford’s new Data Science and Computation Complex (DSCC).

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Understanding how wildfires alter soil chemistry: A study review

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

The escalating prevalence of extensive, enduring wildfires in recent years can lead to alterations in soil chemistry, impacting water contamination, air quality, and plant growth. However, these changes are often inadequately monitored and seldom incorporated into post-fire recovery strategies or risk evaluations. This is according to a review study published on May 14 in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.

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Stanford study uncovers unique symbiotic relationship between marine worms and algae

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

Many organisms, including humans, are comprised of a variety of microbes. However, some creatures have even more unique connections. Acoels, distinctive marine worms that can regenerate their bodies after injury, form symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic algae living inside them. These collections of symbiotic organisms are known as a holobiont. The manner in which these organisms communicate is a subject that scientists are striving to understand, particularly when the species involved are an animal and a solar-powered microbe.

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Study explores impact of racism on support for affordable housing

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

The United States is grappling with a significant shortage of affordable housing. Despite surveys indicating broad support for the construction of more affordable homes, these projects often encounter considerable local opposition. This discrepancy led Sarah Billington, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford, and her team to investigate the factors influencing neighborhood-level attitudes towards affordable housing.

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Jasper Ridge adopts Indigenous practices in wildfire prevention

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

Under a clear morning sky, white smoke ascended from sage burning in an abalone shell. Joey Iyolopixtli Torres, a member of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area, rhythmically shook a clapstick and provided a blessing in the native Chochenyo language for a burn crew at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve – 'Ootchamin 'Ooyakma (JRBP'O'O). The crew, composed of professional firefighters and trained fire personnel, was about to set piles of brush ablaze in the chaparral at JRBP'O'O.

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Stanford announces recipients of 2024 Amy J. Blue Awards

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

The Amy J. Blue Awards, an annual tradition at Stanford University, have been announced for 2024. The award recognizes exceptional contributions by staff members to the university community. This year's recipients are Victor Madrigal, Penelope Van Tuyl, and Madika Bryant.

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John Kerry emphasizes private sector's role in climate change fight

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

John Kerry, the former U.S. climate diplomat, recently underscored the pivotal role of the private sector in significantly reducing global emissions of greenhouse gases. Speaking at a discussion hosted by Stanford University on May 8, Kerry stated, “Trillions of dollars have to be deployed, and it’s the private sector that has the ability.”

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Stanford's 53rd annual powwow celebrates indigenous women

By South SFV Today | May 19, 2024

The 53rd annual Stanford Powwow, a celebration of diverse Native American and Indigenous cultures, was held from May 10-12. The event was first hosted in 1971 by the Stanford American Indian Organization. This year's theme, "Empowering Indigenous Women," paid tribute to traditions, ancestors, and mothers.