Stanford in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Generations of Diverse Perspectives

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado

1. Generations of Diverse Perspectives Marker

Inscription.

Generations of Diverse Perspectives. . Stanford's founders believed in the strength of a diverse student body. The university opened in 1891 as co-educational and nonsectarian - forward thinking at the time. Stanford's commitment to inclusion continues today and its campus community reflects racial, ethnic and gender diversity, as well as a wide range of physical abilities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds. Resources to support student life - residential living, health resources, international student, community and public service centers - are centrally located here. , White Plaza and its memorial fountain, "The Claw," were built in 1964. White Plaza has long been a place for students to express their viewpoints through protests and to gather for rallies, job fairs and student club events. Tresidder Memorial Union, nearby, offers eateries, gathering space and services., Building Community , During the university's formative years, students resourcefully banded together to play competitive sports, start drama troupes or conduct debates. Today, students have formed more than 650 campus organizations, finding common ground in academic, social and cultural activities. The hub of these student-led communities, including the governing body, is located here at Old Union, originally built in the 1920s. , Education Within Reach , Stanford has made investing in financial aid a high priority in order to place a world-class education within reach of students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. In 2016, Stanford's 125 year, more than 75 percent of undergraduates graduated without any student debt. In 2018, the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program will begin providing graduate-level scholarships to students from around the world. , Studying Abroad , To help students gain a broader perspective, Stanford launched its first overseas campus program in Germany in 1958. Today, Stanford's Bing Overseas Studies Program lets students immerse themselves at one of 11 Stanford-run campuses and two consortiums around the world. Nearly 50 percent of every graduating class participates., In Celebration of Stanford's 125th Anniversary | Learn more 125.stanford.edu

Stanford's founders believed in the strength of a diverse student body. The university opened in 1891 as co-educational and nonsectarian - forward thinking at the time. Stanford's commitment to inclusion continues today and its campus community reflects racial, ethnic and gender diversity, as well as a wide range of physical abilities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds. Resources to support student life - residential living, health resources, international student, community and public service centers - are centrally located here.

White Plaza and its memorial fountain, "The Claw," were built in 1964. White Plaza has long been a place for students to express their viewpoints through protests and to gather for rallies, job fairs and student club events. Tresidder Memorial Union, nearby, offers eateries, gathering space and services.

Building Community
During the university's formative years, students resourcefully banded together to play competitive sports, start drama troupes or conduct debates. Today, students have formed more than 650 campus organizations, finding common ground in academic, social and cultural activities. The hub of these student-led communities, including the governing body, is located here at Old Union, originally built in the 1920s.

Education Within Reach
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has made investing in financial aid a high priority in order to place a world-class education within reach of students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. In 2016, Stanford's 125 year, more than 75 percent of undergraduates graduated without any student debt. In 2018, the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program will begin providing graduate-level scholarships to students from around the world.

Studying Abroad
To help students gain a broader perspective, Stanford launched its first overseas campus program in Germany in 1958. Today, Stanford's Bing Overseas Studies Program lets students immerse themselves at one of 11 Stanford-run campuses and two consortiums around the world. Nearly 50 percent of every graduating class participates.

In Celebration of Stanford's 125th Anniversary | Learn more 125.stanford.edu

Erected by Stanford University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 37° 25.498′ N, 122° 10.177′ W. Marker is in Stanford, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Lasuen Mall south of Panama Mall, on the right when traveling south. The resin marker is mounted to a metal post in front of the Old Union Complex. Touch for map. Marker

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 24, 2023

2. Generations of Diverse Perspectives Marker

is at or near this postal address: 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford CA, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Inhabitants: The Ohlone of the Peninsula (a few steps from this marker); The Stanford Women’s Clubhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Stanford Clock Tower (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Restoration of the Stanford Campus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Motion Picture Research Commemoration (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Burghers of Calais (approx. 0.2 miles away); Exploring the Forces of Nature (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nourishing the Whole Student (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanford.

More about this marker. Inset Image:
Student Voice | White Plaza has long been a hub for student activism and rallies.

Also see . . . A history of Stanford.

"When Jane Lathrop Stanford and railroad magnate and former California Gov. Leland Stanford lost their only child, Leland, Jr., to typhoid in 1884, they decided to build a university as the most fitting memorial, and deeded to it a large fortune that included the 8,180-acre Palo Alto stock farm that became the campus. They made
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their plans just as the modern research university was taking form."

(Submitted on September 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.