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Bing Overseas Study Program Seminars to return in Summer 2012

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The Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) announced this year’s Overseas Seminars Thursday, marking a significant step in the program’s return after a two-year hiatus.…

Physics department debuts placement test

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In response to a growing number of students taking courses in the field, Stanford’s physics department offered a placement test to incoming students for the first time during this year’s…

ASSU Senators lobby for extended Green Library hours

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ASSU Senator Daniel DeLong ’13 has been evaluating students’ desire for extended Green library hours since he was elected this past spring. With help from Deputy Chair Dan Ashton ’14…

UAR solicits feedback for pre-major advising

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Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR) reinstated mandatory quarterly check-ins with pre-major advisors (PMAs) beginning with the Class of 2014. With a year under the program’s belt, UAR is facilitating feedback…

BOSP to explore Middle East with Turkey seminar

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Stanford's first study-abroad venture in the Middle East will be a three-week summer 2012 seminar in Istanbul, Turkey, according to Robert Sinclair, director of the Bing Overseas Study Program (BOSP).…

Stanford fifth in U.S. News ranking

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Stanford University tied for fifth place with five other universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of universities in the United States. Harvard University and Princeton University…

Director discusses vision for stem cell program

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A new doctoral program in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine is set to launch in the fall of 2012. Approved by the Faculty Senate on April 28, the interdisciplinary…

Students speak up at SUES town hall

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Students were invited to Toyon last night to discuss their undergraduate experiences with members of the Study of Undergraduate Education at Stanford (SUES) task force. The SUES members sought input…