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Farmers’ Market
October 02, 2018
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the community are invited to purchase locally grown organic fruits and vegetables and other products such as honeys and preserves, breads and spreads. The market currently features fruit growers from Fresno and vegetable farmers from Santa Clara and Monterey counties, with produce that reflects the ...
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“Om” Under the Dome – Yoga in Memorial Church
October 02, 2018
Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit with yoga instructor Rebecca Snowball in the tranquil ambiance of Memorial Church. Please bring your yoga mat.
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Center for Asian Health Research and Education Kickoff
October 03, 2018
The Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE) is the newest-formed Center within the School of Medicine! Our Kickoff Event will include remarks from Dean Lloyd Minor, lightning talks from faculty, and special guest, film director Wayne Wang! Faculty, donor, and all guests will get a chance to network after talks from faculty. CARE was founded in order ...
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Facial Paralysis and Restoring Movement
October 04, 2018
Presented by Stanford Health Library This talk will discuss the impact of facial paralysis on patients and review current treatments. Speaker: Jon-Paul Pepper, MDFacial plastic surgeon; Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) at Stanford University Medical Center
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3rd annual BeWell Harvest Festival
October 04, 2018
On Thursday, October 4, take a break from work and get out to see and enjoy the BeWell Community Gardens at our 3rd annual Harvest Festival. Come mingle with fellow home and campus gardeners while you sip on delicious, fresh pressed cider at these beautiful gardens, located on the west side of campus — in ...
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What is it REALLY Like? Life After Medical School
October 04, 2018
Readings by members of the Pegasus Physician Writers at Stanford about what life is really like after medical school.
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Dean’s Lecture Series | Jessica Lessin, Founder and CEO, The Information
October 04, 2018
Please join Dean Lloyd Minor in welcoming Jessica Lessin for a fireside chat to discuss Health Care in the Digital Era: Opportunities, Ethics, and Emerging Global Players. Jessica Lessin is the founder and CEO of The Information, a publication known for original, in-depth reporting about the technology industry. Lessin previously covered the biggest tech companies for the Wall ...
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Tomato Tasting at The O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm
October 04, 2018
RSVP REQUIRED: Tomato season is in full swing! Come out to Stanford Earth’s, O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm and see if you can detect the subtle (or obvious) differences between our 8 varieties of organic tomatoes. You will be invited to taste and vote for your favorite tomato varieties while enjoying an ice breaker activity. ...
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Gender & Sexual Identities CAPS Connects Sessions
October 04, 2018
Gender & Sexual Identities CAPS Connects visits are one-time, 30-minute sessions held at Terra House where you can speak confidentially with a gender and sexuality-affirming CAPS clinician. These sessions can be booked via VadenPatient.
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Public Tour: Memorial Church
October 05, 2018
Stone carvings, mosaics, and stained glass make Stanford Memorial Church the University’s architectural crown jewel. It was one of the earliest, and is still among the most prominent, interdenominational churches in the West. Meet at the church entrance in the Main Quad Public Tours: Fridays at 1 pm and last Sunday of the month at 11:15 ...
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME)
October 05, 2018
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): The Intersection of Health and Healthcare and its Implications on Stanford Nirav Shah, MD, MPH – Stanford School of Medicine Learn evidence-informed strategies to improve population health at Stanford Define strategies and tactics to change culture and focus on a total health approach Understand the work of CERC and its relevance ...
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Life’s Purpose Workshop: Exploring Purpose for Health, Happiness, and Longevity
October 05, 2018
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. – Pablo Picasso Have you ever wished for more professional and personal fulfillment? In the past few decades, studies on longevity have shown that people who live a “purpose-driven” life, not only find more meaning and fulfillment, ...
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Decision Making Framework (Inner Psychology)
October 05, 2018
Our bodies are sophisticated machines that contain senses, mind, intelligence, ego, consciousness, and super-consciousness. When we are not aware of the role of each of these elements and their interplay, there’s a mismatch between our expectations and the actual outcome. This lack of awareness leads to frustration, anxiety, stress, anger, lack of satisfaction, poor relationships, ...
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The Gokhale Method: No More Aches and Pains
October 06, 2018
Improving posture and movement is one of the simplest and most powerful ways of reducing pain, elevating mood, and improving performance. The Gokhale Method uses personalized coaching and cutting-edge technology to transform the way you sit, stand, walk, and exercise. You will use the recently invented Gokhale Spine Tracker™ to get a real-time read of ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 06, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 07, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 08, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Farmers’ Market
October 09, 2018
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the community are invited to purchase locally grown organic fruits and vegetables and other products such as honeys and preserves, breads and spreads. The market currently features fruit growers from Fresno and vegetable farmers from Santa Clara and Monterey counties, with produce that reflects the ...
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Kickstart Your Social Impact Career
October 09, 2018
Kickstart Your Social Impact Career / October 9, 2018 / 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. A Cardinal Careers Event Come and learn how to turn your interests into social impact into a job after you graduate! Meet with leaders from a wide spectrum of social impact organizations to get first-hand insight into their career paths, their organization’s work and their ...
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28th Annual Jonathan King Lecture
October 09, 2018
The 28th Jonathan J. King Lecture will be held October 9th at 5:30PM in Berg Hall, Li Ka Shing Center, sponsored by the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics. This year’s speaker, Amy Berman, has been the recipient of numerous honors for her advocacy on behalf of older adults and those facing serious illness. She openly shares ...
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Center for Population Health Sciences | Seminar Series
October 09, 2018
Building the “Discovery Instruments” for Precision Medicine and Population Health Research Register Now!
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Volunteer Opportunities Fair
October 09, 2018
Burst the Bubble – Get involved in the community! Learn from 20+ local organizations how you can make an impact in the areas of education, poverty, health, environmental sustainability, and more, during the school year or during the summer. Snacks provided for those who RSVP.
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 09, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Awaken Your Natural Voice
October 10, 2018
As we age we can begin to experience a decline in our vocal quality. Our voices may be raspier, thinner and we may get out of breath more easily. Sometimes our voices deepen and we lose the ability to touch those sweet higher notes in speaking and singing. In this 5-session class, you will learn ...
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Living With Intention for a More Fulfilling Life
October 10, 2018
Research shows that living a life of intention and purpose provides fulfillment and contributes to longevity. Yet often, our days are filled with commitments and little time is spent doing what is most important to us. This can be exhausting and overwhelming at times. How can we rediscover what is most important to us (our ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 10, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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A Meng-Wu Lecture featuring Stephanie Brown, PhD
October 11, 2018
About the Event In this hour-long lecture, Dr. Stephanie Brown will present: Is it safe to help? Perceived familiarity with the recipient alters the neural, hormonal, and immunological consequences of helping behavior. Following her presentation, she will answer questions from the audience. A recording of the event will be posted to CCARE’s YouTube Channel and ...
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Roble at 100: The History and Future of Residential Life
October 11, 2018
4:30 PM Reception | 5:00-6:00 PM Program Speakers: Jeffrey Ball, Scholar-in-residence, Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, Stanford Law School; Resident Fellow, Roble Hall James T. Campbell, Edgar E. Robinson Professor in United States History, Stanford University Laura Jones, Director of Heritage Services and University Archaeologist, Stanford University When it opened in 1918 as ...
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Fundamentals of Meditation for Staff and Faculty
October 11, 2018
Enjoy introduction to meditation sessions for faculty and staff in Windhover. You will experience various ways to meditate. The focus on direct experience will help you to begin and continue meditating. Experience the benefits of meditation for health and positive human qualities. Countless studies have shown meditation promotes health, concentration, emotional balance, compassion, altruism and ...
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Diet How To’s of Metabolic Homeostasis
October 11, 2018
Homeostasis describes how the human body regulates fluid, nutrients, and temperature balance. The current diet culture repeatedly tells us that we must do all the work to keep our body in balance through “clean eating”, fasting, and cleansing. These messages lead to confusion and sometimes anxiety over not doing the right thing. Join this 4-week ...
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Oh, For A Good Night’s Sleep: Using Mindfulness to Regulate Your Sleep and Your Life
October 11, 2018
Discover how the simple practice of mindfulness can help transform your lifestyle habits to set the stage for a peaceful night’s sleep. In this 3-session class, we will review core aspects of wellness—sound sleep, stress reduction, consistent exercise, and healthy eating—and learn how the quality of these fundamental activities affects each moment of our day. ...
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Climate Change: What You Can Do 10/11 – 10/25, 2018
October 11, 2018
This is a 3 session class. Climate disruption, one of the foremost challenges of our time, has many implications for both our personal health and the health of our planet. Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary cause, has increased to levels never observed before. With US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, many more are ...
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Community Health and Prevention Research (CHPR) Information Session
October 11, 2018
The Community Health and Prevention Research Master of Science program (CHPR) is holding two information sessions (October 11 and November 13) to discuss this innovative one-year master’s program and to answer questions about the program and the application process.
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Gender & Sexual Identities CAPS Connects Sessions
October 11, 2018
Gender & Sexual Identities CAPS Connects visits are one-time, 30-minute sessions held at Terra House where you can speak confidentially with a gender and sexuality-affirming CAPS clinician. These sessions can be booked via VadenPatient.
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 11, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Public Tour: Memorial Church
October 12, 2018
Stone carvings, mosaics, and stained glass make Stanford Memorial Church the University’s architectural crown jewel. It was one of the earliest, and is still among the most prominent, interdenominational churches in the West. Meet at the church entrance in the Main Quad Public Tours: Fridays at 1 pm and last Sunday of the month at 11:15 ...
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Spinefulness – Plus Focus on Knees
October 12, 2018
Are you plagued by chronic tension, stress, aches or pains? Are you fit, but injured? Whether you are a high-performance athlete or someone who sits all day, having your bones work for you, instead of against you, can relieve pain and allow your body to regain its natural strength and efficiency. In the first 4 ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 12, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Reiki Energy Healing Level 1
October 13, 2018
Reiki is a natural healing art in which universal life force energy is applied with light touch, either on or slightly above certain areas of the body. This awakens the body’s own wisdom and natural healing powers, inducing a state of deep relaxation and balanced energy. In this Saturday class, the history, benefits and principles ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 13, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Volunteer Work Day with Stanford’s Conservation Program
October 13, 2018
Join the Conservation Program for a beautiful morning of weeding along Stanford’s Dish Trail! We will be removing an invasive species called dittrichia which will improve habitat for a variety of wildlife who call the foothills home. Lunch, water, and tools will be provided. This is a family friendly event! Please bring close-toed shoes, a ...
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COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN LAUNCH #JOINJADE WE CARE
October 13, 2018
Join Asian Liver Center at Stanford University, Lee’s Sandwiches, and local leaders, this Saturday October 13th from 11AM-12PM! This public press event will launch #JOINJADE WE CARE, an initiative to connect 50,000 community members in Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties, to hepatitis B prevention/care knowledge. Lee’s Sandwiches will be serving free Banh Mi ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 14, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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First Aid
October 15, 2018
This 4-hour workshop will provide a variety of first aid techniques to use when responding to victims of accidents. You will learn how these medical techniques can be performed with minimal equipment. Certificate of completion cards will be sent out 3-4 weeks after the class. Taught by Life Safety Associates
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Tending Your Fall Garden
October 15, 2018
This class is co-sponsored with the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences. Plant your winter garden this fall! Gardening provides a wholesome activity that promotes the health of both mind and body. Experiencing the contemplative activities of gardening and interacting with nature can help one to relax, unwind, reflect and restore. And not least, ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 15, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Daphne Koller, Founder & CEO of Insitro in a Fireside Chat with Carlos Bustamante
October 15, 2018
Daphne Koller is the Founder and CEO of insitro which is leveraging cutting-edge machine learning techniques to aid in the drug discovery and development process. Daphne co-founded Coursera, the world’s largest online education platform. She has served as the company’s Co-CEO and President and remains on the Coursera Board. Previously she served as the Chief Computing ...
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Farmers’ Market
October 16, 2018
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the community are invited to purchase locally grown organic fruits and vegetables and other products such as honeys and preserves, breads and spreads. The market currently features fruit growers from Fresno and vegetable farmers from Santa Clara and Monterey counties, with produce that reflects the ...
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Mindful Yoga
October 16, 2018
Enjoy yoga stretches in dappled morning light. Within a flowing sequence of postures, this class provides instruction for a balanced yoga practice grounded in alignment, breath, and peace of mind. Union is the literal meaning of the Sanskrit word yoga. Refresh and renew your resilience by giving yourself the gift of movement that fosters union ...
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Webinar: 5K and Beyond – Sport Nutrition Recommendations for Better Race Results
October 16, 2018
Gels, bars, and protein shakes, oh my! How can you power your race effectively, avoiding the pitfalls of the “bonk” and stomach issues? Most endurance runners, from beginner to professional, often lack a solid nutrition plan to support their training and race day regimen. In this webinar, you will learn sports nutrition strategies and guidelines ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 16, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Wellness Speaker Series
October 17, 2018
Lighten up: How to be less stressed about stress Learn how to better understand the physical and psychological impact of meeting stress with a calm, clear presence. Learn and practice ways to shift your mindset and activate the enhancing aspects of stress. Attend the event in person or via WebEx. Register early! In-person registration WebEx ...
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AI for Culturally Relevant Interactions
October 17, 2018
The practical and responsible limits of artificial intelligence are still in their early stages of development. A better understanding of the relationship between identity, culture and AI technologies can lead to dramatic improvements in how consumers, students and patients relate to information and to content, devices and services. A deeper understanding of cultural traditions, history, ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 17, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Case Studies: Damien Hirst’s The Void
October 18, 2018
Focusing on one particular object on view, Case Studies is a series of public conversations between art historians and faculty from other disciplines. Case Studies is the first of several new programs designed to heighten the Cantor’s role as a campus hub for critical inquiry and cross-disciplinary discourse on the visual arts. Damien Hirst’s The VoidDuring fall quarter ...
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Gender & Sexual Identities CAPS Connects Sessions
October 18, 2018
Gender & Sexual Identities CAPS Connects visits are one-time, 30-minute sessions held at Terra House where you can speak confidentially with a gender and sexuality-affirming CAPS clinician. These sessions can be booked via VadenPatient.
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 18, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Public Tour: Memorial Church
October 19, 2018
Stone carvings, mosaics, and stained glass make Stanford Memorial Church the University’s architectural crown jewel. It was one of the earliest, and is still among the most prominent, interdenominational churches in the West. Meet at the church entrance in the Main Quad Public Tours: Fridays at 1 pm and last Sunday of the month at 11:15 ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 19, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Healthcare Update from D.C.
October 19, 2018
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Healthcare Update from D.C. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, California’s 18th Congressional District
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Reproducible Research with R by Claudia Engel
October 19, 2018
Reproducible Research with R: The goal of reproducible research is to improve scholarship by documenting data, code, and methods so results can be replicated and be subjected to scrutiny. R supports reproducible research through the creation of documents that combine content and code. This session will provide an overview of how to generate these documents ...
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Qualitative Research Tools: NVivo, RQDA, Python with Alesia Montgomery
October 19, 2018
Qualitative Research Tools: NVivo, RQDA, Python with Alesia Montgomery Are you doing a qualitative analysis of “unstructured data” (e.g., interview transcripts, government documents, observational videos)? This demo will show three tools: Commercial software: NVivo (free to Stanford faculty, students, staff) Open source software: RQDA (free to all—an R package) Programming language: Python (free to all) ...
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Housing market efficiency tests using machine learning for price prediction: Talk by Bernardo Ramos
October 19, 2018
Bernardo Ramos is a Ph.D. student in the Stanford University Department of Management Science & Engineering. Ramos’ current research interests are focused in the application of large-scale machine learning in financial applications. Currently, he works in prediction of house prices using deep learning. Abstract: In this work Ramos will talk aboout how he and his colleagues ...
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Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Stanford: Data Talk by Adam Bailey and Sam Doan
October 19, 2018
Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Stanford Whenever researchers use human subjects, they are required to submit a research proposal to their institution’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval before starting work on their project. What does this mean for researchers at Stanford? How do you find out if your research project requires IRB approval? What ...
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Security in Insecurity – Learning to flourish amidst change
October 19, 2018
We as humans beings, naturally seek safety, predictability & a sense of security in our lives which is completely normal. But the world we live in, is always changing. In fact, the only constant thing in this world is change and change many times happens contrary to our expectations bringing in a good amount of discomfort ...
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Stanford Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) with Emi Lesure and Jonathan Fisher
October 19, 2018
The Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) program allows qualified researchers to securely use restricted-access microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and other federal agencies. There are only ...
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Windhover
October 20, 2018
A docent tour of Stanford’s spiritual and meditative refuge. The tour will include information about the concept behind the physical structure and an in-depth look at the Windhover series by Nathan Oliveira featured in the building. Meet at the Windhover entrance, located on Santa Teresa Street at Sam Morris Way Public Tours: Saturdays at 11 ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 20, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 21, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Pac-12 Recreation Movement
October 22, 2018
Join this conference-wide initiative when, for one week, Pac-12 schools will come together to tally up physical activity and movement “minutes” for a great cause—feeding the hungry. Can you help us out? It’s easy: just register here and you’ll see how easy it is to “log your minutes” of physical movement— such as walking, yoga, ...
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Farmers’ Market
October 23, 2018
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the community are invited to purchase locally grown organic fruits and vegetables and other products such as honeys and preserves, breads and spreads. The market currently features fruit growers from Fresno and vegetable farmers from Santa Clara and Monterey counties, with produce that reflects the ...
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Mindful Yoga
October 23, 2018
Enjoy yoga stretches in dappled morning light. Within a flowing sequence of postures, this class provides instruction for a balanced yoga practice grounded in alignment, breath, and peace of mind. Union is the literal meaning of the Sanskrit word yoga. Refresh and renew your resilience by giving yourself the gift of movement that fosters union ...
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Is An Electric Vehicle Right for You?
October 23, 2018
This free class is co-sponsored with and generously supported by the City of Palo Alto. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Are you considering leasing or buying an electric vehicle (EV) and want real information versus a sales pitch? Come hear from a panel of local, long-time EV drivers and experts on ...
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Center for Population Health Sciences | Research in India Roundtable
October 23, 2018
Internet Saathi | Tata Trusts Register Now!
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Pac-12 Recreation Movement
October 23, 2018
Join this conference-wide initiative when, for one week, Pac-12 schools will come together to tally up physical activity and movement “minutes” for a great cause—feeding the hungry. Can you help us out? It’s easy: just register here and you’ll see how easy it is to “log your minutes” of physical movement— such as walking, yoga, ...
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Weight Management: Starting the Journey
October 24, 2018
This 8-week program will help you take the first steps in the process of changing life-long habits related to nutrition, physical activity, weight management, and stress management. Through setting and implementing small goals around lifestyle practices you will begin to see sustainable improvements in your health, enjoy improved interpersonal relationships, and experience increased effectiveness at ...
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Pac-12 Recreation Movement
October 24, 2018
Join this conference-wide initiative when, for one week, Pac-12 schools will come together to tally up physical activity and movement “minutes” for a great cause—feeding the hungry. Can you help us out? It’s easy: just register here and you’ll see how easy it is to “log your minutes” of physical movement— such as walking, yoga, ...
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Knowing and Using Your Strengths
October 25, 2018
This course is designed to help you focus on your unique talents that can be developed into true strengths. According to the Gallup Organization, individuals who use their talents and strengths each day are six times more likely to be engaged in their work, their careers, and their lives. During this facilitated course, you will ...
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Gender & Sexual Identities CAPS Connects Sessions
October 25, 2018
Gender & Sexual Identities CAPS Connects visits are one-time, 30-minute sessions held at Terra House where you can speak confidentially with a gender and sexuality-affirming CAPS clinician. These sessions can be booked via VadenPatient.
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Pac-12 Recreation Movement
October 25, 2018
Join this conference-wide initiative when, for one week, Pac-12 schools will come together to tally up physical activity and movement “minutes” for a great cause—feeding the hungry. Can you help us out? It’s easy: just register here and you’ll see how easy it is to “log your minutes” of physical movement— such as walking, yoga, ...
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Public Tour: Memorial Church
October 26, 2018
Stone carvings, mosaics, and stained glass make Stanford Memorial Church the University’s architectural crown jewel. It was one of the earliest, and is still among the most prominent, interdenominational churches in the West. Meet at the church entrance in the Main Quad Public Tours: Fridays at 1 pm and last Sunday of the month at 11:15 ...
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU)
October 26, 2018
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU) Michael Rich, MD, MPH – Boston Children’s Hospital | Harvard Medical School Session Description: Adolescents, children, even infants spend increasing proportions of their waking hours interacting on mobile devices – communicating, learning, and entertaining themselves. Nearly all adolescents now have a smartphone and 45% say they ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 26, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Pac-12 Recreation Movement
October 26, 2018
Join this conference-wide initiative when, for one week, Pac-12 schools will come together to tally up physical activity and movement “minutes” for a great cause—feeding the hungry. Can you help us out? It’s easy: just register here and you’ll see how easy it is to “log your minutes” of physical movement— such as walking, yoga, ...
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Windhover
October 27, 2018
A docent tour of Stanford’s spiritual and meditative refuge. The tour will include information about the concept behind the physical structure and an in-depth look at the Windhover series by Nathan Oliveira featured in the building. Meet at the Windhover entrance, located on Santa Teresa Street at Sam Morris Way Public Tours: Saturdays at 11 ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 27, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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Drop in Volunteer Hours
October 27, 2018
Do you like to get your hands dirty? The O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm (on campus) hosts drop in volunteer hours every Tuesday, Thursday from 8:30-11:30am and Saturdays from 9:30am-4:00pm. Volunteers will help harvest, weed, plant and learn so much more. No prior experience is required but close toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind ...
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Public Tour: Memorial Church
October 28, 2018
Stone carvings, mosaics, and stained glass make Stanford Memorial Church the University’s architectural crown jewel. It was one of the earliest, and is still among the most prominent, interdenominational churches in the West. Meet at the church entrance in the Main Quad Public Tours: Fridays at 1 pm and last Sunday of the month at 11:15 ...
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Sexual Harassment and the Advancement of Women in Academic Science, Engineering, and Medicine
October 29, 2018
Over the last several years, revelations of sexual harassment experienced by women in workplace and in academic settings have raised urgent questions about the specific impact of this discriminatory behavior on women and the extent to which it is limiting their careers. Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine explores ...
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Farmers’ Market
October 30, 2018
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the community are invited to purchase locally grown organic fruits and vegetables and other products such as honeys and preserves, breads and spreads. The market currently features fruit growers from Fresno and vegetable farmers from Santa Clara and Monterey counties, with produce that reflects the ...
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 30, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...
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2018 Contemplation by Design Summit: Oct 31 – Nov 8
October 31, 2018
SAVE THE DATES Free events will be offered Oct. 31 – Nov. 8, 2018 to further balance, tranquility, resilience, and creative excellence. CBD Summit participants will have the opportunity to take a break from their high-level output of productivity and innovation in order to rest and renew the mind-body-spirit. The full 2018 Summit schedule is posted ...
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CBD 2018: Contemplative Skills for P.E.A.C.E.
October 31, 2018
Welcome to the 2018 Contemplation by Design (CBD) week. In this introductory session, we will begin to experience renewal, peace of mind and well-being by pausing to quiet the thinking mind, engage the senses, relax and replenish. We will explore the fundamental role of contemplative practices in creating a life of sustained excellence, service, joy, ...
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CBD 2018: Carillon Concert and Community-wide Contemplative Pause
October 31, 2018
SAVE THE DATE – Carillon Concert and Quiet Contemplation – Wednesday, October 31. The Hoover carillon bells ring again this year to signal the university’s commitment to emotional well-being. All members of the Stanford community are encouraged to pause, reflect and take time to unwind. Gather in Dorhmann Grove, the Oval Ear and/or Meyer Green Lawn ...
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CBD 2018: Guided Meditation with Taqwa Surapati
October 31, 2018
Taqwa will lead a guided meditation that will begin with mindfulness in breathing, follow by quiet contemplation of natural beauty and end with words of gratitude. She will chant Islamic prayers to start the workday with hope, clarity and positivity. Instructor: Taqwa Surapati, G.C.I.C., Cancer Care Chaplain, Spiritual Care Department at Stanford Health Care About ...
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Stanford Faculty Resource Fair
October 31, 2018
Get all your questions answered under one roof! Meet representatives from a wide range of central offices that support the faculty in a variety of academic, administrative, and other ways.
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Big Earth Water Hackathon
October 31, 2018
Do you love Planet Earth and want to preserve it for future generations? Come and be part of the solution at this Autumn’s Big Earth Water Hackathon. Participants are challenged to find solutions to planetary water problems. Solutions can be software/data, hardware, or policy related. This FREE Event Includes: Global issues: an 8 week competition ...