 Refer to throughout the year. 2 - 1 3 S T A N F O 2 0 1 R D Parents’ Resource Guide

Welcome to the Farm! In an effort to help parents navigate the year ahead, the Membership Department of the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) has pulled together important dates, a campus map, phone numbers and more into this handy guide. SAA membership dues help support vital alumni and student activities that enhance the Stanford experience, and membership has its benefits! To access this guide online, or to refer to it from your smartphone, please visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/fallparentresourceguide.

2012-13 Academic Calendar Campus Traditions

Fall Quarter Instruction begins: 9/24 Thanksgiving Recess (no classes): 11/19-11/23 End-Quarter Period: 12/3-12/9 End-Quarter Exams: 12/10-12/14 Reunion Homecoming Winter Break: 12/17-1/4 October 4-7, 2012

Winter Quarter Instruction begins: 1/7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes): 1/21 Presidents’ Day (no classes): 2/18 End-Quarter Period: 3/11-3/17 End-Quarter Exams: 3/18-3/22 Big Game (at CAL) October 20, 2012 Spring Break: 3/25-3/29

Spring Quarter Instruction begins: 4/1 Memorial Day (no classes): 5/27 End-Quarter Period: 5/31-6/6 End-Quarter Exams: 6/7-6/12 Senior Class Day: 6/15 Parents’ Weekend

COURTESY OF THE STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Commencement: 6/16 February 22-23, 2013

How to Reach Your Student P F U L S T A N F O H E L R D MAILING ADDRESS / RESIDENCE Contacts & Websites PHONE NUMBER Arts & CultureStaying Connected EMAIL ADDRESS Stanford Live Stanford Alumni (650) 725-ARTS Association STUDENT ID NUMBER live.stanford.edu alumni.stanford.edu (800) 786-2586 or (650) 723-2021 ROOMMATE(S) NAME (650 ) 723-4177 Stanford Parents’ Club museum.stanford.edu www.stanford.edu/group/parentsclub ROOMMATE(S) PHONE NUMBER Stanford Event ROOMMATE(S) EMAIL ADDRESS Calendar Student Life events.stanford.edu Student Services studentservicescenter.stanford.edu Stanford For You (866) 993-7772 or (650) 723-7772 Stanford’s monthly newsletter features fun and fascinating events on campus. Housing and Dining Sign up at foryou.stanford.edu Contents rde.stanford.edu Housing Assignments Office: Athletics & Recreation (650) 725-2810 Sports Schedules Dining Office: (650) 725-1508 STANFORD CONTACTS & WEBSITES...... 1 and Tickets (800) STANFORD or Stanford Bookstore (800) 533-2670 CAMPUS MAP...... 2 ( 650 ) 723-1021 www.gostanford.com www.stanfordbookstore.com

VISITING STANFORD ...... 4 The Weekly Axe Student Financial Official newsletter for Stanford Athletics Services Sign up at www.gostanford.com/ studentaffairs.stanford.edu/sfs/parents weeklyaxesignup (866) 993-7772 or (650) 723-7772 , Junior, after whom the University was named, General Information Health & Safety at the age of 14 Vaden Health Center General Information (650) 498-2336 www.stanford.edu vaden.stanford.edu (650) 723-2300 Dept. of Public Safety Parent Help Line (650) 723-9633 (650) 725-0649 police.stanford.edu

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2 3 I D E R ’ S G U I D E Places to Eat Things to Do I N S T O Student Picks, On Campus Student Picks, On Campus For more ideas, visit www.stanford.edu/ Also, check the event calendar: Visiting Stanford dept/visitorinfo/activities/dining.html events.stanford.edu 1. The CoHo—good coffee and paninis 1. Hoover Tower—admire the view with a lot of outdoor seating. across the entire Peninsula. Visiting Stanford Stanford Tours 2. Arrillaga Family Dining Commons— 2. Memorial Church—the architectural Visitor Information Campus tours are given daily the newest dining hall on campus crown jewel on campus, be sure to Center at 11 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Parties of 10 showcasing Stanford’s best efforts explore the labyrinths beneath it on visit.stanford.edu or more require reservations by calling toward conservation, freshness and Friday afternoons. (650) 723-2560 (650) 725-3335. organic/local produce. 3. Cantor Arts Center—see the Rodin Cantor Arts Center Tours 3. Ike’s Place—best sandwiches on sculptures and the art gallery; the Getting Around (650) 723-3469 campus. Be sure to call ahead at outdoor accompanying garden is (650) 322-1766 to avoid the long line. especially beautiful at night. on Campus is open daily Campus Parking from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. 4. Thai Café—a hidden gem on campus, 4. The Oval—play some Frisbee, have a transportation.stanford.edu $1 for children, $2 for adults. located in the courtyard area of Jordan picnic, and do some people watching. (650) 723-9362 (650) 723-2053 Hall, featuring fast and tasty Thai food, but cash only. 5. Fountains—dip your feet in one of the many fountains across campus. Marguerite Shuttle 5. Coupa Café – outdoor seating with A student favorite is The Claw fountain transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite/ Places to Stay coffee and an assortment of food – in White Plaza. (650) 723-9362 Stanford Guest House great crepes! Owned and operated by Stanford Bike Rental for guests affiliated with the University. Student Picks, Off Campus campusbikeshop.com Student Picks, Off Campus guesthouse.stanford.edu (650) 723-9300 (650) 926-2800 For more ideas, visit 1. San Francisco Giants game— www.destinationpaloalto.com the Caltrain will take you directly to AT&T Park. Lodging near 1. The Creamery—Best milkshakes, Getting Around Stanford burgers and diner food, all in the heart 2. The Ferry Building Marketplace— www.stanford.edu/dept/ off Campus of downtown Palo Alto on Emerson a terminal for ferries and a marketplace visitorinfo/plan/lodging.html Caltrain Street. in San Francisco. Be sure to check www.caltrain.com out the farmer’s market, which is open Lodging in the 2. Zibibbo—pan-Mediterranean cuisine (888) 500-4636 every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Palo Alto area in a relaxed atmo sphere. www.destinationpaloalto.com 3. Golden Gate Bridge—drive, bike, or BART 3. The Counter—build your own burger walk across one of the world’s most (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Lodging in the on a bun or in a bowl. Be sure to try beautiful bridges. www.bart.gov San Francisco their sweet potato fries. (510) 464-7134 Bay Area 4. Half Moon Bay—kayak or relax on local.sfgate.com/CA- 4. Three Seasons—cool atmosphere the beach. Bus and San%20Francisco/ and delicious Asian fusion. Light Rail Hotels-and-Motels 5. University Avenue—walk down this www.vta.org 5. Pampas—if you’re a meat lover, popular street in downtown Palo Alto. Get (408) 321-2300 The Tree—an offshoot of you’re going to love this Brazilian some gelato from Michael’s and take in the Stanford athletic spirit. steak house! a classic movie at the Stanford Theatre.

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