This time of our lives brings lots of change; some of it wonderful and some of it difficult. There are beginnings: the pleasures and challenges of retirement, moving to a new home or city, finding new relationships. There are endings: the end of a lifetime's work, the loss of a partner, a move from a community that we know and love. Often, there is a deepening sense of spiritual connection with life's sacredness, and the myriad of possibilities for how we will spend our precious time. There may be may be relationship issues which emerge; health and financial challenges for us or our loved ones; or the accumulation of wealth to allow us to "give back" through philanthropy and volunteering. Whatever happens, this is a time of transition. Let us join together to hear life stories from some of our classmates and set the tone for meaningful sharing during this, our 50th reunion.
(October 5, 2012) Stanford faculty, staff, alumni, and students celebrate some of Stanford's most accomplished alumni.
A panel from the Class of '62 discuss becoming "Keepers of the Meaning," passing on traditions and linking the past to the future.
Join a panel from the Class of '87 as they reflect on 25 years of amazing journeys, life-changing connections, and the subtle (or not-so-subtle) influences Stanford has had in their lives.
Panelists provide the framework for other classmates to contribute their stories of life adventures and redirections, philanthropy, living and working in unfamiliar territory, or functioning outside of our comfort zone.
(October 21, 2011) This reception honored some of Stanford's most accomplished alumni of color and recognized their achievements as community leaders.
Alumni of Color, Alumnus, Induction, Award, Honor, Diversity, Reunion, Homecoming, Accomplishment, Race, Minority Leader, Social, Cultural Center, Dream, Opportunity, Education, Immigration, Multilingual, Activism, Volunteer, Success
(October 22, 2010) Listen and chime in as a diverse panel of classmates discusses the surprises and challenges of life since Stanford – expect some joyful, painful, humorous, and memorable moments.
(October 22, 2010) A panel from the Stanford Class of 1965 examines what climate scientists now understand about the probabilities of significant climate effects from greenhouse gas emissions and what they may mean for our world.
(October 22, 2010) Hear class panelists’ inspirational stories as they share the multitude of ways they are "paying forward" (giving back) the many blessings and opportunities they have enjoyed in their lives since Stanford.
(October 22, 2010) A panel of speakers from the Stanford class of 1950 celebrating their 60th reunion share their stories about life after graduation.
(October 23, 2009) This panel features classmates who have taken the road less traveled in their lives or in their "encore careers." The panel will focus on how and why they followed different paths.
(October 23, 2009) A quarter century after graduation, we celebrate the swerves, u-turns and new paths we have taken, both personal and professional. What happened to that youthful sense of certainty? How have we come to choose new paths?
(October 23, 2009) This event honors the most accomplished alumni of color and recognize the outstanding achievement of diverse alumni leaders as they are inducted into the Multicultural Alumni Hall of Fame.
(October 10, 2008) The past ten years have brought the world closer in so many ways and farther apart in others. From education to entertainment to business to medicine to international development, the class of '98 has and continues to make an impact.
(October 10, 2008) A sudden windfall, a health challenge, an unexpected romance, an accidental meeting, an unwanted career change, an “over the top” success, the birth of a child, the loss of a loved one — all can happen quite unexpectedly.
(October 10, 2008) So, here we are, solidly ensconced in what is commonly called "midlife". While most of the students who now occupy the Stanford campus would quickly identify us as "over the hill", we all know better.
humanities, heritage, culture, tradition, multiculturalism, alumni, affirmative action, minority, native american, indian, hispanic, chicano, asian, black, african american, role model, mentor, civil, human rights, equal, racism, public service, immigrant
(October 12, 2007) You may have already made your fortune and now devote your time to philanthropy; you may seek balance in your life by volunteering in your free time; or you may have been engaged in the non-profit world since the day you left The Farm.
(October 12, 2007) We envy those who make their life in the arts. But we don't really know what it's like. This panel explores that mystery and goes inside the creative life – how do writers keep it fresh?