Updates from Student Affairs
Student Affairs is connected through Stanford's communities in a multitude of ways. Here you can access updates directly from us to you with a focus on well-being, belonging, and more. If you're interested in learning further about the ways in which our work is woven into the fabric of The Farm, you can find additional stories about us at the Stanford Report.

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The Flourish, April 2023
Whether you’re still in spring break mode, transitioning into the quarter, or already deep in your coursework, this month’s edition provides you with what you need to flourish this
April 01, 2023
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Message regarding Nazi swastikas found in a student residence
University administrators share information about the incident and urge anyone with information to contact the Department of Public Safety.
March 11, 2023
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Introducing the Meaningful Work Kit, a tool to help you make career choices
The online tool can help identify the core values, work culture preferences, and skills most important to you, forming a customized framework for navigating career and life choices
March 08, 2023
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Peer mediation program offers expanded services
Is a group project getting you down? Members of your student org need a hand getting along? Students who are trained mediators can help.
March 01, 2023
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The Flourish, March 2023
As signs of spring begin to surface, you may feel like you have yet to catch your breath or are feeling a bit burnt out. Consider using this time to reconnect with your community,
March 01, 2023
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The Markaz convenes first summit on Muslim student life
Representatives from universities across the U.S. came together at Stanford to explore models for supporting Muslim students.
February 27, 2023
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How to find summer jobs and internships in an uncertain market
Get useful, timely tips and advice from fellow students and the Stanford Career Education office.
February 22, 2023
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As events unfold in Turkey and Syria, resources and relief efforts
In a message to all students, the Division of Student Affairs and the Office for Religious and Spiritual Life highlight university resources relevant to this natural disaster.
February 10, 2023
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CareerEd events offer advice for every stage of the job hunt
A new events calendar makes it quick and easy to find just what you need, for everyone from frosh to PhD candidates.
February 08, 2023
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Update on enhancing campus social life
Samuel Santos Jr., associate vice provost for inclusion, community, and integrative learning in Student Affairs, shares what he's hearing from students, what we're doing now, and w
February 01, 2023
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The Flourish, February 2023
Relationships are not always as easy as they seem. The month of February leads one to believe that relationships are easy and filled with big red hearts, boxes of chocolate, and LO
February 01, 2023
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A message of care and concern regarding Monterey Park
VPSA offers campus resources available to any student affected by this incident of gun violence.
January 23, 2023
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A message of care and concern regarding Memphis
Leaders of the Division of Student Affairs and Office for Religious and Spiritual Life describe campus resources available to all students as we process this difficult news story.
January 23, 2023
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Name your neighborhood: Identity design process begins
Facilitated by the neighborhood councils, the student-led process will begin in the second week of winter quarter and include naming the neighborhoods for different trees, the intr
January 09, 2023
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The Flourish, January 2023
It’s the start of a new year and quarter – how is life tree-ting you so far? Whether you are excited for this fresh start, find yourself still ruminating over 2022, or are feeling
January 01, 2023
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The Flourish, November 2022
November is a time full of many changes– midterm exams, the election, changes in weather, stress of the holidays– each of which can bring on their own emotions and feelings. If you
November 01, 2022
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The Flourish, October 2022
If you find yourself feeling nervous, excited, and/or overwhelmed as you transition to the Farm, remember that you are not alone and there is a community here ready to support you.
October 01, 2022
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The Flourish, May 2022
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month– a time for checking in with ourselves and others and finding resources to support us during this time. Although our individual strugg
May 01, 2022
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The Flourish, April 2022
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month, we discuss the effects of alcohol and other drugs and reflect on how we can further streng
April 01, 2022
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The Flourish, March 2022
March is National Sleep Awareness Month! This month, we reflect on our sleep habits by defining what it means to get good sleep and how we can build our “sleep hygiene”. How does n
March 01, 2022