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Faculty Senate extends university speech committee's mandate amid broader campus discussions

By South SFV Today | Jun 14, 2024

During its final meeting of the academic year, the Faculty Senate extended the work of an ad hoc committee addressing speech issues on campus and reviewed another committee’s work on undergraduate admissions.

How to become a citizen scientist: Tips from Stanford's Our Voice initiative

By South SFV Today | Jun 14, 2024

Scientific research extends beyond laboratory work, enabling anyone with an interest in community improvement to become a citizen scientist. Citizen science leverages crowdsourced knowledge, often involving community data-gathering for researchers' interpretation and use. Stanford’s Our Voice citizen science initiative refers to this as citizen science “for” or “with” the people.

Stanford student designs unique class ring capturing personal university experience

By South SFV Today | Jun 13, 2024

David Durand, a senior product design major at Stanford University, has created a unique class ring that encapsulates his personal journey at the institution. Designed and produced as part of an independent study, the ring features references to university landmarks significant to Durand's experience. These include the twisted Corinthian column of Xu Zhen’s Hello sculpture on Meyer Green, which he and his friends call “the Churro,” Palm Drive, Memorial Church's three arches, and the Oval.

Stanford-led study finds benefits in hybrid work arrangements

By South SFV Today | Jun 13, 2024

A recent study led by Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford economist, reveals that hybrid work schedules benefit both employees and employers. The study, published in the journal Nature, involved an experiment with over 1,600 workers at Trip.com, one of the world's largest online travel agencies. It found that employees working from home two days a week were as productive and likely to be promoted as their office-based peers.

Study finds no clear benefit from extended Paxlovid use for long COVID

By South SFV Today | Jun 12, 2024

Stanford Medicine researchers have found that Paxlovid, an antiviral drug combination targeting SARS-CoV-2, does not appear to benefit individuals suffering from long COVID. The findings are detailed in a paper published on June 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

1 gas station in cities throughout San Benito County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 8

By South SFV Today | Jun 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stanford reinstates SAT/ACT requirement for Class of 2030 applications

By South SFV Today | Jun 11, 2024

Stanford University will resume requiring either the SAT or the ACT for undergraduate admission, starting with students applying in fall 2025 for the Class of 2030. The university will remain test-optional for those applying in fall 2024 for the Class of 2029.

Stanford announces recipients of Cuthbertson, Dinkelspiel & Gores awards

By South SFV Today | Jun 11, 2024

Eight members of the Stanford community, including faculty, staff, and students, have been named winners of the Cuthbertson, Dinkelspiel, and Gores awards. These university awards are presented each spring to recognize excellence in teaching, distinguished service, and academic achievement within the Stanford community. Provost Jenny Martinez will present the awards at Stanford’s 133rd Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 16, at Stanford Stadium.

Stanford sophomores dominate women's 800 meters at NCAA Championships

By South SFV Today | Jun 11, 2024

Stanford sophomores Juliette Whittaker and Roisin Willis finished first and second in the women’s 800 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field on Saturday.

Stanford graduate heads to Hollywood advocating for disability representation

By South SFV Today | Jun 11, 2024

Sylvia Colt-Lacayo's journey into the world of film and media was marked by an early fascination with on-screen stories. Growing up, she enjoyed discussing films with friends and watching series like "Veronica Mars." Media provided her an escape during challenging times. However, her enthusiasm for representation took a hit when she learned that a character in "Glee," who used a wheelchair, was played by an actor who was not disabled.

Stanford course aids Indonesian blue food policy

By South SFV Today | Jun 10, 2024

Late one evening in mid-March, while many students were dining, those enrolled in the course "Blue Foods for Indonesia: A Human & Planetary Health Action Lab" gathered at Stanford Law School for their final presentations. Students from various departments, including sustainability, law, and business schools, participated. Their audience included ministry and NGO representatives from Indonesia via Zoom.

Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Santa Clara County increased in April 2024 compared to April 2023

By South SFV Today | Jun 9, 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Santa Clara County rose by $189,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 35.3%.

South SFV Today area weekly mass times

By South SFV Today | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the South SFV Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Home sales during week ending June 1 in Santa Clara County

By South SFV Today | Jun 8, 2024

There were 273 reported residential sales in Santa Clara County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Stanford awards José Padilla & Fred Swaniker for advancing common good

By South SFV Today | Jun 8, 2024

Stanford University has honored José Padilla and Fred Swaniker with the 2024 President’s Award for the Advancement of the Common Good. This accolade recognizes alumni who have significantly impacted their communities and the world through public service.

Researchers discover first example of cellular origami

By South SFV Today | Jun 7, 2024

Manu Prakash, an associate professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, recently shared his fascination with the single-cell organism Lacrymaria olor, describing it as "mesmerizing." This sentiment is echoed by Eliott Flaum, a graduate student in Prakash's lab, who has been studying the organism for seven years. Their research has culminated in a paper published in Science.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Santa Clara County in week ending June 1

By South SFV Today | Jun 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

From East SFV Today

Rep. Schiff votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By East SFV Today | 10 months ago

U.S. Rep. Adam B. Schiff (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

Stanford students receive Fulbright grants for international projects

By South SFV Today | Jun 6, 2024

Twenty-eight Stanford seniors, graduate students, and alumni have been awarded grants to pursue special projects abroad next year with funding from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Stanford student pursues global goals through environmental engineering

By South SFV Today | Jun 6, 2024

Ahmad Koya, a Stanford University student majoring in environmental engineering, describes his field as one focused on "saving the world." When discussing his travels, he emphasizes a desire to understand global issues firsthand. “When people ask me, ‘Why are you doing what you’re doing?’ I can say, ‘Because I went to that community over there, saw how they’re struggling, and want to help them solve their problems,’” Koya stated. He believes that direct experiences with communities worldwide provide compelling reasons for his chosen path.