Welcome to Admit Weekend 2011! Check-in is available all weekend but begins Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Your first stop should be at Check-in at the Frances Arrillaga Alumni Center to let us know you've arrived, confirm we have your signed Medical Release form, get an up-to-date schedule of events, and receive information about the dorm you'll be staying in for the weekend. You will receive a designated time to return to the Alumni Center later in the day to be greeted by your dorm's House Hosts, the student leaders who assist with Admit Weekend. Remember to give your Room Host's contact information to your parents at this time. Check-in for Thursday will end at 5:00 p.m. You may also check in on Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Frances Arrillaga Alumni Center and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - noon at the office of Undergraduate Admission, Montag Hall. Late arrivals should call (650) 736-8363 for Check-in information.
The Career Development Center (CDC) assists undergraduate and graduate students in explaining career options, learning how to navigate the job market, and finding internships and jobs. Visit the CDC and learn about the different resources and programs available to students. Tours, including a mini-presentation, will be given at 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Come tour our state-of-the-art facility and learn about the services that are available to all Stanford students, including Counseling and Psychological Services, Health Promotion Services and Medical Services. (Until 11:00 a.m.)
Visit the Office of Accessible Education (OAE), which oversees the Student Disability Resource Center, the Schwab Learning Center, and the Assistive Learning Center. Learn about services and resources available to students with disabilities and learning differences. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. (Until 11:00 a.m.)
Explore one of Stanford’s most impressive landmarks. Completed in 1903, the church is the dominant architectural feature of the Main Quad. A Cantor Arts Center docent will lead this tour. Meet at the church entrance.
Also offered Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Representatives from the Student Financial Services office and the Financial Aid office will talk about the cost of a Stanford education, the student billing process, and the types of financial aid available. (Until 12:20 p.m.)
Also offered
Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday at 12:45 p.m.
The Financial Aid Office will also be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to answer your questions on a drop-in basis, or you may call for an appointment at (650) 723-3058.
Founded in 1971, the Bridge is the country’s oldest continuously operating student-run peer-counseling center. The Bridge provides drop-in hours and has a 24-hour hotline for students to talk anonymously about whatever is on their mind. Come by and talk to us about what we can do for you, how you can get involved, or just to get a cup of lemonade. (Until 1:10 p.m.)
The Asian American Activities Center, Black Community Services Center, El Centro Chicano, and the Native American Cultural Center present a discussion with current students on the Stanford experience for first generation college students. Everyone is welcome and lunch is provided. (Until 1:00pm)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Stanford rolls out the red carpet for all admitted students and their families.
Come hear the official welcome to the admitted Class of 2015 by University Provost, John Etchemendy and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Richard Shaw.
Make the most of your Admit Weekend exploration of Stanford! Join Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Professor Harry J. Elam Jr., as he outlines our philosophy of undergraduate education. He will also introduce you to a group of undergraduates who are eager to share with you their path of intellectual exploration, from small seminars to funded undergraduate research, to honors work, to overseas study, and beyond. (Until 3:45 p.m.)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Visit the 24 galleries of the Cantor Arts Center, reaching all corners of the ancient and modern worlds. Student-led discussions will feature some of the most exciting objects in the Center's collection. Meet in the museum's main lobby.
Admits return to the Frances Arrillaga Alumni Center at their designated time (you will be assigned a time at Check-in) to pick up their luggage and meet the Head House Hosts.
Because the Check-in area will be crowded, we recommend that parents say their farewells before Dorm Pick Up. This is a great time for parents to explore the Stanford campus take a tour of the Cantor Arts Center or participate in the Lagunita Court and Roble Hall Residential Hall Tour. (Until 5:15 p.m.)
Join a student guide for a tour of Ujamaa (the Black theme house) and Roble Hall and get an insight into residential life on campus. Please note that space is limited but additional residential hall tours for parents are held on Friday and Saturday morning. (Until 6:00 p.m.)
Use your meal card to sample some of the myriad of choices available in the dining halls located all over campus.
Stanford Dining is an award winning program known and recognized for passionately celebrating great tasting, high quality food. The dining halls feature the highest quality, locally-grown, sustainable foods in each dining hall. Fresh foods prepared just in time are always available along with a daily variety of delicious options for every preference or diet including vegetarian, vegan, and Halal.
Parents are invited to join members of the Stanford University Parents’ Club at the Russo Café for a casual drink and conversation. Meet some of your fellow Class of 2015 parents and discuss your plans for the weekend, or dinner, either on campus or in downtown Palo Alto. Cash Bar from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dorms are an important aspect of Stanford's student culture — more than 95% of our undergraduates live on campus! Kick off the weekend by experiencing what it's like to be a member of a Stanford dorm community. Meet other ProFros, current students, and residence staff at special dorm-based programs (Until 10:00 p.m.)
Chuck D and Gaye Johnson (Professor of Black Studies and Chicano Studies at UCSB, and Chuck D’s partner) have presented together on Hip Hop, race, and citizenship in relation to Arizona’s and the American southwest’s anti-immigrant legislation. Dawn-Elissa Fischer (SF State) has produced exciting work investigating notions of Blackness based on her ethnography of Hip Hop in Japan. Samir Meghelli (Columbia University) researches issues of race and citizenship in relation to Afro-French immigrants in French Hip Hop communities in the banlieues of Paris. (Until 9:00pm)
Stanford guarantees undergraduates four years of on-campus housing, and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Come check out examples of the various housing options available to freshmen, including all-freshmen dorms, four- class dorms and theme houses. All admits are welcome at all events. Feel free to visit more than one! (Until 10:30 p.m.)
- Okada Chill Night
Come chill with the residents and staff of Okada, Stanford's Asian American theme house. Meet students and leaders of the Asian American community and take a tour of the murals at Okada House. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Stanford guarantees undergraduates four years of on-campus housing, and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Come check out examples of the various housing options available to freshmen, including all-freshmen dorms, four- class dorms and theme houses. All admits are welcome at all events. Feel free to visit more than one! (Until 11:00 p.m.)
- Check Out Cedro
Feel free to drop by and check out the spacious one-room doubles and the friendly and fun atmosphere of an all-freshmen dorm. Cedro is one of the most lively and spirited dorms on campus. You can generally find the "Cedroids" out and about on Wilbur Field, cheering on their dormmates at various sporting events, or causing a ruckus in the dining hall. Everyone is welcome.
Stanford guarantees undergraduates four years of on-campus housing, and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Come check out examples of the various housing options available to freshmen, including all-freshmen dorms, four- class dorms and theme houses. All admits are welcome at all events. Feel free to visit more than one! (Until 11:00 p.m.)
- FroSoCo — That's Freshman-Sophomore College
Come visit FroSoCo, a dorm that offers extensive academic and social programs designed to integrate classroom and residential learning. Special programs offered include Dean's Dinners with faculty members, Friday barbecues, courses and mentoring offered by sophomore residents, and academic workshops on oral communication, study skills, and internships. Everyone is welcome.
Stanford guarantees undergraduates four years of on-campus housing, and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Come check out examples of the various housing options available to freshmen, including all-freshmen dorms, four- class dorms and theme houses. All admits are welcome at all events. Feel free to visit more than one! (Until 11:00 p.m.)
- Give Twain a Try
Twain went all Frosh this year but retained its reputation of being a fun and energetic place for students. Twain is a great place to spend your first year as you develop your class network and make life long connections that will broaden your Stanford experience. Everyone is welcome.
Stanford guarantees undergraduates four years of on-campus housing, and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Come check out examples of the various housing options available to freshmen, including all-freshmen dorms, four- class dorms and theme houses. All admits are welcome at all events. Feel free to visit more than one! (Until 11:00 p.m.)
- Ice Cream Galore - the Scoop on Student Leadership at Casa Zapata Dining Hall
Come to the Casa Zapata Dining Hall and meet members of Chicano/Latino student organizations on campus. Learn about the many campus leadership opportunities that await you, or just relax making your own special ice cream float or banana split. Everyone is welcome.
Stanford guarantees undergraduates four years of on-campus housing, and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Come check out examples of the various housing options available to freshmen, including all-freshmen dorms, four- class dorms and theme houses. All admits are welcome at all events. Feel free to visit more than one! (Until 11:00 p.m.)
- Meet and Greet at Ujamaa
Come kick it in Ujamaa, the Black theme house, and get a slice of Black life at Stanford with current students. Sponsored by the Black Recruitment & Orientation Committee (BROC). Everyone is welcome.
Stanford guarantees undergraduates four years of on-campus housing, and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Come check out examples of the various housing options available to freshmen, including all-freshmen dorms, four- class dorms and theme houses. All admits are welcome at all events. Feel free to visit more than one! (Until 11:00 p.m.)
- Muwekma-Tah-Ruk Community Social
Come enjoy refreshments and good company at Muwekma-Tah-Ruk ("House of the People" in Muwekma Ohlone language), Stanford's American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian theme house. Everyone is welcome.
Stanford guarantees undergraduates four years of on-campus housing, and all freshmen are required to live on campus. Come check out examples of the various housing options available to freshmen, including all-freshmen dorms, four- class dorms and theme houses. All admits are welcome at all events. Feel free to visit more than one! (Until 11:00 p.m.)
- SLE in Alondra
Come visit Alondra, one of the dorms participating in a uniquely Stanford program called Structured Liberal Education (SLE). SLE provides an opportunity to fully embrace a liberal arts education by bringing it into the residential setting. Stop by and check out what Alondra has to offer! Everyone is welcome.
Midnight snacker? Fueling up for a big Friday? Want to meet more people? Have a late-night bowl of your favorite cereal with some of the students in Stanford's thriving arts and humanities community. Eat, hang out, and maybe get involved in an impromptu performance at Kimball, the Arts Theme House. EVERYONE WELCOME! (Until 12:30 a.m.)
Come experience Stanford’s social scene at a special party planned by your House Hosts! Bring your best rally gear, the craziest, most colorful, weird combination you can think of.(Until 1:00 a.m.)
Walk (don't run!) your way to a healthier outlook on life. If life has you wandering aimlessly in circles, embark on a personal journey that's stood the test of time for thousands of years. Enter the labyrinth and discover that walking in circles can actually put direction back in your life - that the rhythm and simplicity of following a clear path can quiet your mind, help you find balance, facilitate meditation, insight and celebration. Wander aimlessly no more. Come! Discover how truly liberated your mind and spirit can be! All are welcome; ; drop in anytime between 8 am - 1 pm.
Welcome to Admit Weekend 2011! Check-in is available all weekend but begins Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Your first stop should be at Check-in at the Frances Arrillaga Alumni Center to let us know you've arrived, confirm we have your signed Medical Release form, get an up-to-date schedule of events, and receive information about the dorm you'll be staying in for the weekend. You will receive a designated time to return to the Alumni Center later in the day to be greeted by your dorm's House Hosts, the student leaders who assist with Admit Weekend. Remember to give your Room Host's contact information to your parents at this time. Check-in for Thursday will end at 5:00 p.m. You may also check in on Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Frances Arrillaga Alumni Center and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - noon at the office of Undergraduate Admission, Montag Hall. Late arrivals should call (650) 736-8363 for Check-in information.
Academic Expo: Cool Hands/Hot Performances: Better than steroids and legal
Come learn about programs that focus on promoting student achievement in engineering, particularly for women and under-represented students. Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs Noe Lozano and student panelists will provide details on academic assistance, advising, fellowships and scholarships. (Until 9:45 a.m.)
Come learn about one of Stanford’s unique resources, Jasper Ridge, our own 1,189-acre nature preserve and natural laboratory available for student research and education! (Until 9:50 a.m.)
Stanford Stadium, the 14-court Taube Family Tennis Stadium, and the four-pool Avery Aquatic Center are just three of the premier athletic facilities that Stanford's campus has to offer students. Come discover more about Stanford's athletic facilities! Meet at the Arrillaga Family Sports Center.
Sweet Hall will become your academic resources and support “home” at Stanford. Come meet the people who will open doors for you as you chart your path at Stanford. The Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising, the Senior Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and representatives from advising, overseas studies, undergraduate research, tutoring, introductory seminars, the freshmen writing and humanities curriculum, orientation, and freshmen years programs will be on hand to answer your questions and share their enthusiasm for working with Stanford undergraduates.
Note: This open house program includes a formal presentation from 9:00 – 9:30 A.M., followed by an informal conversation with faculty and staff. (Until 10:30 a.m.)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Professor Pete Klenow presents:
Beyond GDP
GDP is a popular but incomplete measure of human welfare. How does taking into account leisure time, inequality, and mortality alter the portrait of living standards? For example, is welfare currently higher in the U.S. or France? Income and consumption are higher in the U.S., but in France people enjoy more leisure, live longer, and face less inequality. For another example, take income growth in the U.S. and China. In both countries inequality is rising and leisure is falling. Do these trends mean welfare is rising more slowly than income, or even declining?
Hip Hop Cultures, Youth Identities, and the Politics of Language
Hip Hop, as Lupe Fiasco rhymes, has moved from “Africa to New York… Oakland out to Auckland… and the Gaza Strip to Detroit,” capturing the minds of youth all around the world, shaping youth identities, styles, fashions, attitudes, languages, and both physical and political stances. This course considers Hip Hop Cultures, youth identities and the politics of language to explore the complex cultural politics of communication in the Global Hip Hop Nation.
Academic Expo: If a Computer Can Do It, So Can You: The Science of Simple Rules for Successful Relationships
Why Volunteering and Community Service is Overrated, and Even Bad for Society
Do not worry if there is a brief period of silence during Professor Reich's
session. A practitioner of the famed Socratic Method of teaching,
Reich believes the purpose of intellectual challenge in a classroom is a
moral education that probes students' core beliefs and values - or, as the
character of Socrates emphasizes in Plato's Republic, the central question
is how one ought to live. If an interesting and unexpected idea arises in
the course of a classroom discussion, Reich believes teachers should be
willing to pursue it, even if they have no idea where it may lead.
Practicing what he preaches, Reich is a popular and award-winning teacher
who recognizes that spontaneous and unpredictable conversations make for
some of the best classroom experiences. In this session, Reich will discuss the moral landscape of community service and volunteering, the ethics of public service.
Do you have questions about how advanced placement and transfer credit counts toward a bachelor’s degree at Stanford? Come learn about Stanford’s AP and transfer credit policies. (Until 10:45 a.m.)
The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute is a major research effort to assemble and disseminate the works (sermons, speeches, letters) of Dr. King and historical information on the movements in which he participated. As a result, Stanford has become a major center for study of the civil rights movement. Come listen to current student researchers talk about their experiences at the Institute and what they have learned about the life and vision of Dr. King. (Until 10:50 a.m.)
Join a student guide for a tour of Casa Zapata (the Chicano/Latino theme dorm) and Crothers Hall and get an insight into life on campus. (Until 10:50 a.m.)
Come have light refreshments at the Women’s Community Center (WCC) and learn about exciting events and opportunities available to students interested in women’s issues. This open house will provide you with a brief overview of the Center’s programs and a chance to mingle with current Stanford students involved with the WCC and a variety of women’s groups on campus. (Until 10:50 a.m.)
Visit the Cecil H. Green Library, Stanford’s main library in the social sciences and humanities. Learn where to find books, journals, media, and more; check out the great individual and group study spaces; and find out about opportunities and resources available to students. Meet at the Bing Wing Entrance facing the Main Quad. (Until 10:50 a.m.)
Religious life is diverse and intriguing at Stanford. Come explore the rich variety of religious opportunities available on campus. Gather literature, meet the Dean (Rev. Scotty McLennan), Senior Associate Dean (Rabbi Patricia Karlin-Neumann) and Associate Dean (Rev. Joanne Sanders) for Religious Life, representatives from Stanford Associated Religions - the umbrella group of the campus’ religious communities - as well as students from our Fellowship for Religious Encounter program. (Until 11:15 p.m.)
Admitted students and their families are invited to join President John Hennessy for one of his very popular question-and-answer sessions. This is an opportunity to get answers to all your tough questions about Stanford. (Until 11:50 a.m.)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Come discover just a few of the 600 student organizations that Stanford has to offer. You will have the opportunity to speak with student leaders and members of these organizations and learn about their impact here on campus and how to become actively involved in co-curricular life at Stanford. (Until 1:30 p.m.)
Come listen to Stanford alum DJ Emancipacion as she spins the best of global hip hop in White Plaza
Enjoy a picnic lunch with your fellow admits from the Class of 2015. All the Admission Officers will also be there if you want to say, “Hi”. Don’t forget to browse the Activities Fair going on in White Plaza. (Until 1:30 p.m.)
Following the daily Eucharist in Memorial Church, join Fr. Nathan Castle for lunch and conversation about the Catholic community on campus.
Interested in playing ultimate next year or just looking for a good time? The Men's and Women's Ultimate teams are hosting 3 pickup ultimate frisbee games. Don't know how to play? We can teach you. Snacks and water will be provided at the field. Bring cleats if you have them, and wear in flats if you don't. (Until 3:00 p.m.)
The heart of your Stanford adventure lies within our academic departments and programs. Come whet your intellectual appetite and explore our academic facilities and meet some of our faculty. You can learn how students in the individual departments interact with their faculty sponsors and conduct their research alongside their professors, as well as work independently. Students enhance their classroom experience through internships, independent study, and off-campus study programs specifically suited to a major. Don’t miss this opportunity to make the acquaintance of the people and places at the center of your academic life at Stanford! (Until 2:30 p.m.)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Explore one of Stanford’s most impressive landmarks. Completed in 1903, the church is the dominant architectural feature of the Main Quad. A Cantor Arts Center docent will lead this tour. Meet at the church entrance.
Also offered Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Visit the Cecil H. Green Library, Stanford’s main library in the social sciences and humanities. Learn where to find books, journals, media, and more; check out the great individual and group study spaces; and find out about opportunities and resources available to students. Meet at the Bing Wing Entrance facing the Main Quad. (Until 10:50 a.m.)
Hear current students describe their unique experiences studying away from Stanford. Learn about the dynamic academic, internship and extracurricular activities at our full quarter-length programs in Australia, Beijing, Berlin, Cape Town, Florence, Kyoto, Madrid, Moscow, Oxford, Paris and Santiago. Also learn about the Bing Stanford in Washington program, which combines academic study with hands-on internships in the nation’s capital. (Until 3:20 p.m.)
Also offered Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Representatives from the Student Financial Services office and the Financial Aid office will talk about the cost of a Stanford education, the student billing process, and the types of financial aid available. (Until 10:00 a.m.)
Also offered
Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday at 12:45 p.m.
The Financial Aid Office will also be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to answer your questions on a drop-in basis, or you may call for an appointment at (650) 723-3058.
Want to know what LGBT life at Stanford is really like? Come hear about it first-hand from Stanford students — whether you are LGBTQ or allied! Bring questions or just sit, listen and snack. All are welcome! Please stay after the panel for an informal open house where you can chill and chat with LGBT-Community Resource Center staff, students, and other ProFros. (Until 3:50 p.m.)
Artist workshop with 'Brooklyn Beats to Beirut Streets: Growing Up Arab, Mexican, and Hip Hop in the U.S.' is a performance piece that traces three artists' development alongside the birth and growth of Hip-Hop culture as a global medium for creative transformation.
Academic Expo:
Camera as a Witness: International Human Rights Documentaries – ‘Speak Luvo, Speak Jane”
Academic Expo:
From Beanie Babies to Invasive Frogs: One Veterinarian’s Life on “The Farm”
Academic Expo: The Murder of Uly Mornach: Honor and Justice in Early Modern Europe
Your Computer is More Random Than You Think It Is: How probability theory underlies web search, email, and many other things your computer does
In this expo we explore the increasingly significant role that probability theory plays in computing. We’ll examine topics including Google’s PageRank algorithm for web search, how email spam filters work, and determine how we can make computer network communications more reliable, all through understanding the probabilistic mechanisms involved. We’ll also do some fun demonstrations made to stretch your thinking about the role of randomness in our everyday lives.
Members of the pre-medical advising team will discuss pre-med requirements, as well as other options available at Stanford for those interested in pursuing careers in health-related fields and/or medical research. (Until 3:45 p.m.)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Visit the 24 galleries of the Cantor Arts Center, reaching all corners of the ancient and modern worlds. Student-led discussions will feature some of the most exciting objects in the Center's collection. Meet in the museum's main lobby.
Thinking Outside the Box: Conceptual Breakthroughs on the Threshold of the Modern World
At this vibrant and defining period in history, namely, on the threshold of the modern world, in the 16th and 17th centuries, we encounter unprecedented scientific, astronomical, religious, artistic and literary change. We will view images that capture some of the remarkable cognitive and conceptual breakthroughs in thinking that accompanied these unprecedented events and that pointed their audiences---through reconfigurations of space and innovations in linear perspective---toward the modern world and current research in the neurosciences.
Academic Expo:
When the World Spoke French
Interested in exploring the variety of ways students get involved in public service during their years at Stanford? Drop by the Haas Center and visit with students and staff who will tell you about opportunities for direct service, advocacy, activism, research, philanthropy and policy work in the local community and around the world. (Until 4:45 p.m.)
Residential Computing will outline the extensive computing resources available to Stanford students, including in-room network connections, wireless networks, computer clusters, and technology education and support. (Until 4:50 p.m.)
Share the mic and your own stories, poems, and short essays with instructors and peer tutors in Stanford’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR). The Director of PWR, Nick Jenkins, will be on hand at this special event to say hello and read from his work. Be sure to bring yours! (No need to sign up in advance to read.) Everyone is welcome - if you don’t wish to read, come listen to an enjoyable hour of poetry and prose.
Join Stanford administrators and parents of current Stanford students for a “coffee-table talk” on how your students can make the most of their Stanford experience. Learn how you can stay connected to Stanford throughout the coming academic year. Bring your questions and get some real answers. (Until 5:00 p.m.)
Did you know there's a farm on The Farm? Meet at the Roble Dorm to walk over to a little-known gem on Stanford Campus: a one-acre organic community farm where faculty, staff and students grow an array of fruits and vegetables. You'll learn about what’s growing, hear from students involved with the sustainable food movement, and hear how you can get involved next year. We may even get our hands dirty and transplant vegetable seedlings! (Until 6:15 p.m.)
Looking for a little something tasty? The Stanford Farm Stand is open every Friday from 11-2 in front of Tresidder. Students sell organic fruits and vegetables grown on Campus and at ALBA Organics, which sources food from a number of young farmers in the Monterey area. Come taste our fresh lettuce, carrots, kale and fruit!
Head over to FroSoCo for a BBQ at the Dean's residence. The Dean residence is actually located across the street from FroSoCo at 225 Santa Teresa Lane.
All admitted students and their families are welcome.
Also on Sunday from 5pm - 7pm
Join some of the SPOT (Stanford Pre-Orientation Trip) leaders from Stanford Outdoor Education for a walk of “The Dish”, a popular activity on campus and something on every student’s “to do” list. On the way, you’ll learn all about Stanford’s wilderness and service-learning SPOT trips and how you can get involved!
The Dish, a landmark in the Palo Alto Hills, is located at the top of one of Stanford’s campus nature reserves and offers great views of the Bay Area. We strongly encourage participants to bring FULL water bottles, wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Remember that you will have to carry all your belongings as there are no storage facilities.
The walk will head to the top of the hill, where the actual satellite dish sits. At that point, people have the option to walk back the way they came, or to continue on to do the full loop. The full loop is about 3.5 miles.
(Until 7:00 p.m.)
The Native American Cultural Center (NACC) is the home base of the Native community. Come see the center, meet community members, and hear from current students and staff. With over 260 current undergraduate students, nearly 20 student groups, and the largest student-run powwow in the US, the Native community offers something for everyone! Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. (Until 6:15 p.m.)
The Asian American Activities Center (A³C, pronounced “a cubed c”), the resource center for the Asian American community at Stanford, is home to more than 40 Asian organizations and the site of many gatherings and community events. Come for a brief program with the Asian American community leaders, students, faculty, and staff. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. (Until 6:15 p.m.)
El Centro Chicano, the center of the Chicano/Latino Community at Stanford, houses more than 25 voluntary student organizations and provides important academic, cultural and social support to students. Come to El Centro Chicano and meet key students, staff and faculty all while enjoying performances by El Mariachi Cardenal and Ballet Folklórico de Stanford. (Until 6:15 p.m.)
The Black Community Services Center (BCSC) is the academic, cultural and social cornerstone of the Black community at Stanford. The BCSC, together with BROC, invite you to a reception to mingle with African American faculty, staff and students. Come check out the “Black Experience at Stanford” by meeting members of fraternities, sororities, and academic, political, cultural and social organizations. (Until 6:45 p.m.)
Use your meal card to sample some of the myriad of choices available in the dining halls located all over campus.
Stanford Dining is an award winning program known and recognized for passionately celebrating great tasting, high quality food. The dining halls feature the highest quality, locally-grown, sustainable foods in each dining hall. Fresh foods prepared just in time are always available along with a daily variety of delicious options for every preference or diet including vegetarian, vegan, and Halal.
Come meet upperclass students from all the popular majors at Stanford and get the inside word about how to pursue your academic interests. (Until 8:00 p.m.)
Dorms are an important aspect of Stanford's student culture — more than 95% of our undergraduates live on campus! Kick off the weekend by experiencing what it's like to be a member of a Stanford dorm community. Meet other ProFros, current students, and residence staff at special dorm-based programs (Until 10:00 p.m.)
ANNYOUNGHASEYO~
On Friday, April 29th 2011, a whole army of ProFros is going to be swarming campus and stinking up your air! If you'd like to take a break from all those scared, innocent, confused faces, and relax your eyes with some sexy fine people singing and dancing, go to KSA's annual Korean Culture Show!
With a thrilling plot based on the hit spy action Korean Drama "IRIS," this year's Culture Show brings together the most dynamic performers in dance, martial arts, acting, music, hip hop, and singing to showcase the many faces of Korean culture.
WHEN: Friday April 29th at 7:00PM
WHERE: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
PERFORMERS:
**Special Guest Performance by YouTube Sensation JENNIFER CHUNG!**
http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferJChung
Stanford Taekwondo & M-Team
Stanford Hwimori
Kim Hanna, playing gayageum
Elizabeth Wendel, singing
Stanford Breakdancers
Korean Drama Parody Actors: Ashley Chang, Youngjoon Cho, Caroline Bank, Sunny Kim, Thanh Nguyen, Chris Sung, Kelly Wang
So roll out and support all of your friends! We hope to see you there!
Saranghae,
KSA
**KOREAN FOOD AVAILABLE AFTER THE SHOW**
Admitted students, current students, families and friends are invited to Shabbat at Hillel! Choose from 3 student-led services, Reform, Conservative and Orthodox at 7pm, followed by a free, student-cooked kosher dinner at 8pm. Come for part or all of the evening! (Until 9:00 p.m.)
A performance you will not want to miss, come to the CoHo to hear the Ghanaian-born independent Hip-Hop artist and his 6 piece live band.
Come harmonize with Stanford's amazing a cappella groups! These talented, award-winning groups have performed at events and venues all over the world, including the Olympics and Carnegie Hall, and have recorded albums professionally. Don't miss this spectacular Admit Weekend tradition! (Until 9:30 p.m.)
Come out and play some round ball with a few of your future classmates; maybe a game of 5 on 5, 3 on 3, H-O-R-S-E, or S-T-A-N-F-O-R-D.
(Until 11:00 p.m.)
Come join LGBT, questioning, and allied Stanford students in an upbeat atmosphere, complete with food, drink and entertainment! Enjoy the chance to mingle with other students and get to know the Queer and Queer-Allied community at Stanford. (Until midnight)
Don't miss out on all the latest hip-hop, rap, reggae, east coast, west coast and dirty south beats. Sponsored by the Black Recruitment & Orientation Committee (BROC).
The Office of Undergraduate Admission invites all parents to a continental breakfast. Come meet Stanford administrators, current Stanford parents, and other parents of prospective freshmen. Drop by at your leisure for breakfast and conversation. (Until 10:30 a.m.)
Join some of the SPOT (Stanford Pre-Orientation Trip) leaders from Stanford Outdoor Education for a walk of “The Dish”, a popular activity on campus and something on every student’s “to do” list. On the way, you’ll learn all about Stanford’s wilderness and service-learning SPOT trips and how you can get involved!
The Dish, a landmark in the Palo Alto Hills, is located at the top of one of Stanford’s campus nature reserves and offers great views of the Bay Area. We strongly encourage participants to bring FULL water bottles, wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Remember that you will have to carry all your belongings as there are no storage facilities.
The walk will head to the top of the hill, where the actual satellite dish sits. At that point, people have the option to walk back the way they came, or to continue on to do the full loop. The full loop is about 3.5 miles.
(Until 11:00 a.m.)
Welcome to Admit Weekend 2011! Check-in is available all weekend but begins Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Your first stop should be at Check-in at the Frances Arrillaga Alumni Center to let us know you've arrived, confirm we have your signed Medical Release form, get an up-to-date schedule of events, and receive information about the dorm you'll be staying in for the weekend. You will receive a designated time to return to the Alumni Center later in the day to be greeted by your dorm's House Hosts, the student leaders who assist with Admit Weekend. Remember to give your Room Host's contact information to your parents at this time. Check-in for Thursday will end at 5:00 p.m. You may also check in on Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Frances Arrillaga Alumni Center and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - noon at the office of Undergraduate Admission, Montag Hall. Late arrivals should call (650) 736-8363 for Check-in information.
Choose from two morning services! Students, community, and admitted students are all invited. The two minyanim will come together after services for a wonderful kiddush and lunch.
1) Join in a student led Orthodox minyan Saturday morning at 9:30am. We welcome volunteers to read Torah, lead davening, and deliver divrei Torah. Contact rachelph@stanford .edu if you can commit to attending.
For a full Stanford area minyan schedule click http://stanfordareaminyan.org/
Contact Rachel at rachelph@stanford.edu for more information.
2) Be a part of the morning Conservative minyan, led by Stanford students. Contact Amy at alanctot@stanford.edu fo rmore information.
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
This is not a typo. Come find out why! The American Indian Staff Forum will serve breakfast for Admits and current students. Drop by on your way to Saturday events. (Until 11:30 a.m.)
Have you tried the waffles in ???? yet? What about the ???? in ???? Get out and try a different dining hall, meet some new Classmates and current students over brunch. (Until 1:00 p.m.)
Lakside Dining from 10:00am
Manzanita Dining from 10:30am
Stern Dining from 10:00am
Wilbur Dining from 10:30am
Discover the differences between some of the more than 70 dorms on campus. A panel of students and advisors will explore the setup, program, myths and cultures of FroSoCo, SLE, Theme, All Frosh and 4-class dorms. (Until 11:20 a.m.)
Want to try a Club Sport? Lead a group on a backpacking trip? Play intramurals with your dormmates? Win the Stanford Sand Volleyball Tourney? Learn to climb? Get certified as a personal trainer? Try yoga? Pilates? Golf? Develop focus with a martial art? Come to this event to meet student leaders and staff of Stanford Physical Education/Recreation and Wellness — they’ll share opportunities to get involved with all areas of this dynamic department. (Until 11:20 a.m.)
During their time at Stanford, many students expand their horizons by taking part in an array of arts and humanities programs, both academic and extra-curricular. In this panel discussion, current students will share how being involved in the arts and humanities has affected their Stanford experience and share their thoughts on everything from arts-themed dorms to getting grants for arts and humanities research projects. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and join the discussion. (Until 11:30 a.m.)
Residential life is a cornerstone of the Stanford undergraduate experience. Learn how students are supported in their dorms by Resident Fellows, Residence Deans, Resident Assistants, Housing and Dining Staff and Academic Directors. Hear what the residential community is all about and ask the panel your questions. Students are welcome to join this event. Following the panel, please join us on a freshman residence hall tour. (Until 12:25 p.m.)
Vénganse todos and enjoy an authentic breakfast of chorizo con huevos y frijoles at El Centro Chicano. Don’t miss this taste of home right here at Stanford. Be early for the tortillas! (Until noon)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Academic Expo:
Climate Change in the Century Ahead: What are we learning from Antarctic Science Expeditions?
The Cantor Arts Center’s collection of Rodin bronzes is the largest in the world outside Paris, second only to the Musée Rodin. More than 200 works by Rodin are on view inside the Center, mostly in cast bronze. Cantor also features works in wax, plaster, and terra cotta. Meet in the main lobby of the Cantor Arts Center.
A program for freshman, SLE is a liberal arts curriculum within the University. Come learn about this year-long, residence-based way of fulfilling IHum and Writing requirements. Meet SLE students and faculty, and take an optional tour of the SLE residence hall. (Until 12:45 p.m.)
Representatives from the Student Financial Services office and the Financial Aid office will talk about the cost of a Stanford education, the student billing process, and the types of financial aid available. (Until 2:10 p.m.)
Also offered Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and Friday at 2:00 p.m.
The Financial Aid Office will also be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to answer your questions on a drop-in basis, or you may call for an appointment at (650) 723-3058.
If the pieces of a Rubik's cube are pried apart with a screwdriver and reassembled in random positions, can the puzzle be solved? It turns out that the answer is no: the proportion of random arrangements of the puzzle pieces that can reach the "solved" position via legal moves is 1/12. In the course of explaining this curious fact, we will see how to use elementary ideas from group theory to analyze this famous puzzle as well as its 19th-century analogue, the 15-puzzle. Previous knowledge of group theory will not be assumed.
Academic Expo:How Progressive are the Identity Politics in Glee?
This lecture examines the history of African Americans who passed as white between the late eighteenth and mid-twentieth centuries. Challenging the idea that passing was an individualistic practice, this talk will demonstrate that passing was deeply embedded in familial relationships and communal politics.
How does Stanford prepare you to make life decisions and career choices in this competitive global environment? Learn from a panel of distinguished alumni as they share their varied experiences and provide a glimpse of how your decision to attend Stanford can positively impact your life. Students are invited to ask the alumni panel insightful and candid questions. It is the best way to learn what life after Stanford will hold for you four springs from now! (Until 1:50 p.m.)
Come experience a sampling of Stanford's diverse dance ensembles, from hip-hop to reggae, classical to cultural, and so much more! Stick around after the performances to meet members of the groups and learn about dance opportunities at Stanford. (Until 1:50 p.m.)
Did you know there's a farm on The Farm? Meet at the Roble Dorm to walk over to a little-known gem on Stanford Campus: a one-acre organic community farm where faculty, staff and students grow an array of fruits and vegetables. You'll learn about what’s growing, hear from students involved with the sustainable food movement, and hear how you can get involved next year. We may even get our hands dirty and transplant vegetable seedlings! (Until 2:15 p.m.)
Looking for a little something tasty? The Stanford Farm Stand is open every Friday from 11-2 in front of Tresidder. Students sell organic fruits and vegetables grown on Campus and at ALBA Organics, which sources food from a number of young farmers in the Monterey area. Come taste our fresh lettuce, carrots, kale and fruit!
Some of the most exciting intellectual pursuits at Stanford happen outside the classroom. Each year more than 2,000 Stanford undergraduates, from freshmen to seniors, engage in research and creative projects under the guidance of their faculty mentors. Come meet the research staff of the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research and talk directly with undergraduates engaged in the search for new knowledge and arts creation. Do you see yourself doing research at Stanford? We do! (Until 3:00 p.m.)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Due to a scheduling conflict, Dr Somero will be unable to present his Academic Expo Global Change and Antarctica: A Pole in Peril. He has been replaced by Professor Watanabe.
Professor Watanabe will present:
Kelp forests of central California: where things you didn't know you cared about make their home.
Academic Expo:
The Stanford Graphic Novel Project. Some people read graphic novels. We make them.
Join alumni, faculty and students as we explore recent innovative scholarship regarding Spoken Word and the Hip-Hop aesthetic. Sponsored by BROC. (Until 3:30 p.m.)
Hear current students describe their unique experiences studying away from Stanford. Learn about the dynamic academic, internship and extracurricular activities at our full quarter-length programs in Australia, Beijing, Berlin, Cape Town, Florence, Kyoto, Madrid, Moscow, Oxford, Paris and Santiago. Also learn about the Bing Stanford in Washington program, which combines academic study with hands-on internships in the nation’s capital. (Until 3:50 p.m.)
Also offered Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Diversity in higher education is a growing issue across the nation. Come to this short film screening followed by a panel featuring current students and faculty for an honest and engaging discussion about the realities of faculty and student diversity in institutions of higher education. Learn the challenges that Stanford has faced in the past and what we are doing to overcome them. (Until 3:50 p.m.)
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford has been the incubator for some of the world's greatest innovations and companies, such as Google, Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo!, and many more. Join current students, Mayfield Fellows, Professors and venture capitalists involved in Stanford's Technology Ventures Program for a panel discussion followed by a mixer and discover how Stanford can be the place where your ideas can come to life. (Until 3:45p.m.)
Come learn about Stanford’s vibrant Greek Community and the exciting leadership, academic, public service, social, and networking opportunities within. Members from the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC), Inter-Sorority Council (ISC), the African American Fraternal and Sororal Association (AAFSA), and the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) will be speaking about how Greek Life has enhanced their college experience and how you too can become involved with Stanford's Greek Community! (Until 3:50 p.m.)
Take a tour of Stanford and learn about the rich history, academics, and student life of the university from one of our student tour guides. Campus Walking Tours during Admit Weekend depart twice daily from the Visitor Information Center (opposite Galvez Field).
Join us for the Official Close to Admit Weekend where special guest, Tim Westergren ‘88 will share an insight into his Stanford experience and reflect on the role Stanford has played in his life after he left the Farm.
Tim is an award-winning composer, an accomplished musician and a record producer with 20 years of experience in the music industry. In January 2000, Tim founded Pandora Internet Radio and now serves as its Chief Strategy Officer.
Tim received his B.A. from Stanford University, where he studied computer acoustics and recording technology. In addition to guiding Pandora’s overall strategy and vision, Tim now spends most of his time as Pandora’s chief evangelist - traveling the country to meet with listeners to collect feedback, research local music, and spread the word of the Music Genome Project.
In 2010, he was listed by Time Magazine as one among the 100 most influential people in the world.
(Until 5:00 p.m.)
Head over to FroSoCo for a BBQ at the Dean's residence. The Dean residence is actually located across the street from FroSoCo at 225 Santa Teresa Lane.
All admitted students and their families are welcome.
Also on Sunday from 5pm - 7pm
Use your meal card to sample some of the myriad of choices available in the dining halls located all over campus.
Stanford Dining is an award winning program known and recognized for passionately celebrating great tasting, high quality food. The dining halls feature the highest quality, locally-grown, sustainable foods in each dining hall. Fresh foods prepared just in time are always available along with a daily variety of delicious options for every preference or diet including vegetarian, vegan, and Halal.
Stanford Lively Arts and SiCa collaborate with Admit Weekend to present a program of faculty-nominated student art works from across the departments and disciplines, celebrating the wealth of artistic creativity at Stanford. Student composers, choreographers, filmmakers, musicians, and interdisciplinary artists present their original works created in courses with visiting artists and arts faculty throughout the school year. A reception following gives prospective students and their families a chance to meet and converse with Stanford student artists.
Dorms are an important aspect of Stanford's student culture — more than 95% of our undergraduates live on campus! Kick off the weekend by experiencing what it's like to be a member of a Stanford dorm community. Meet other ProFros, current students, and residence staff at special dorm-based programs (Until 10:00 p.m.)
Experience the brilliance of Stanford’s student performers from the Department of Music. The diverse line-up, including soloists, the Chamber Chorale, Stanford Taiko, and ensembles from the Stanford Symphony Orchestra (just to name a few), will perform in stunning Memorial Church. Don’t miss this very special event. (Until 9:00 p.m.)
Enjoy ice cream and conversation with queer and allied Stanford students and ProFros. This unofficial event is a great way to get to know the other LGBTQ and allied folks on the Farm.
Celebrate the African, Carribbean, and African American Diaspora at open-mic night at the Stanford Coffee House (CoHo). Groove to a mellow beat and share your thoughts, poetry or music with the Stanford community. (Until 11:00 p.m.)
It’s been a big weekend, close out Admit Weekend with The Lounge@Otero. Chill out, enjoy a student film, listen to a great student band or get to know your fellow ProFros and make plans for the Fall over a game of Taboo and snacks. (Until 12:30 a.m.)
