Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

Cardinal at Work--the office that aims to create a unified experience of community among Stanford's employees--hosts several email lists, which are also available for graduate students to join. In particular, if you are a parent or caregiver, you may find these email lists useful as you navigate life at Stanford.  

Connect with the Cardinal at Work Office's resources for students, including support for children and families, elder care and caregiving, and overall work-life balance. 

Cardinal at Work--the office that aims to create a unified experience of community among Stanford's employees--organizes various community events, which are often also open to graduate students. Offerings include pre- and post-natal fitness classes, seminars on planning for retirement, and more. In particular, if you are a parent or caregiver, you may find these resources useful as you navigate life at Stanford. 

Many departments offer courses that have been designated service-learning by Haas, meaning that they either provide training for or opportunities to engage in public service. When viewing available classes in Explore Courses, search for "Service Learning Course (certified by Haas Center)" and be sure to sort by career to find out which offerings are available to grad students. 

The Office for Religious & Spiritual Life’s Center for Inter-Religious Community, Learning and Experiences (CIRCLE) offers a safe haven for worship, ritual, meditation, reflection, and spiritual and intellectual growth. It is a welcoming space where religious and spiritual communities can deepen their understandings of one another and find common ground, while still embracing the particular aspects of their traditions and practices. It is meant to transcend religious boundaries to foster an interfaith community.

If you are a doctoral student engaged with research on women and/or gender, you may be eligible to apply for a Graduate Dissertation Fellowship (GDF) through the Clayman Institute for Gender Research. Several GDFs are awarded per academic year to outstanding doctoral students and include a stipend as well as research funding. The fellowship provides financial support to students as they complete their dissertations while also encouraging interdisciplinary connections. Check out the Clayman Institute's website for more information and application instructions.