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Celebrating Pride: Filipino and Filipino American LGBTQ+ Stories
long before Spanish galleons arrived in the archipelago, the babaylan spiritual leaders and healers included feminized men known as asog or bayok, people we might recognize today as transgender women or queer men. -
A Dynamite End to AANHPI Heritage Month
From the excitement of the three-night BTS "ARIRANG" concerts on the Farm to an inspiring lunch-hour conversation featuring the "Triple D" lineup—Dion Lim, Donovan Somera Yisrael, and Dominique Del Chiaro—the month ended with a vibrant celebration of cult -
June Tsismis Tuesday Spotlight
Summer has officially arrived at Stanford, bringing longer days, graduation celebrations, and a strong sense of community. This June, our Tsismis Tuesday threads were packed with amazing stories, deep cultural reflections, and plenty of chika. -
Congratulations to our Pedal Together Challenge grand prize winner, Chelsea Soriano!
The Stanford Transportation "Pedal Together Challenge" successfully motivated the campus community to embrace sustainable commuting through a variety of monthly active-transportation events and educational milestones. -
From Grassroots Barker to Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholar
Raised in Polangui, Albay, in the Philippines, Reycel Hyacenth “Hya” Nacario Bendaña overcame systemic financial hardships by working as a childhood jeepney barker before earning a full scholarship to Ateneo de Manila University, where she graduated as th -
Trabaho Tales: Nico Baradi brings new anime mascots to Stanford
Hello, I’m Nico Baradi. Lately I’ve been leading a project to bring new anime mascots to Stanford. -
BTS Titas: Three Days, Three Squads, One Big Pamilya
When Stanford Live announced that BTS would land at Stanford Stadium for three nights of the ARIRANG World Tour, the Filipino group chats lit up! -
“L” is for “Laban”
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Damasa Yamsuan, immortalized through a beautiful artwork by her granddaughter, Franceska Yamsuan Gamez. -
Herschell Taghap to Teach New "Social Media for Organizations" Course
We are thrilled to celebrate FACS leader, Herschell Taghap, who is stepping into the instructor’s seat this summer for a brand-new Stanford Continuing Studies course: "Social Media for Organizations: Strategy, Engagement, and Impact" (BUS 292). -
Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together with Tip Kim, Neera Ahuja, and Jennifer Torai
Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together with Tip Kim, Neera Ahuja, and Jennifer Torai. -
April Tsismis Tuesday Spotlight
April has been a vibrant month for our FACS family. We’ve moved from the "inner work" of personal goals and spring renewal to the "outer world" of travel dreams and the global explosion of Filipino culture. -
Ten Tips for Bicycle Safety and Security on Campus and Beyond
Whether you’re commuting to a lab, racing to a lecture, or just hunting for the best coffee on University Ave, the bike is the undisputed king of campus life. -
Repair Café Silicon Valley
In 2013 FACS member Maia Albano Coladonato and her husband Greg founded Repair Café Silicon Valley, a volunteer-run organization dedicated to keeping everyday items out of landfills by helping people repair rather than discard them. -
Proud to be Pinoy: Volunteering to Share the Philippine Experience
As we welcome April—National Month of Volunteerism—we celebrate the incredible ways our campus community shows up for others, both on and off the Farm. -
March Tsismis Tuesday Spotlight: Celebrating Filipino Women—Honoring Our Legacy, One Perspective at a Time
Happy Women's History Month! In honor of Women's History Month, this month's "Tsismis Tuesday" spotlight pays tribute to the extraordinary women who have forged paths for future generations. -
Volunteering is good for the soul
We are officially on the doorstep of April—which just happens to be National Volunteer Month. -
This is What a Woman's Heart Attack Looks Like
"You've had a heart attack." Wait, what?! -
My Journey with Open Minds—And Your Invitation to Experience It
You may have heard about Stanford Open Minds | Staff Edition happening on Wednesday afternoon, March 25 (the President and Provost sent a save-the-date in January). If you're wondering what "Open Minds" is all about, you’re in the right place! -
Vince Gotera, ’75
Two things happened just as Vince Gotera was entering Stanford in 1971: The Selective Service System lottery assigned him the number 30, and the military draft exemption for students was phased out. -
Animal, Vegetable, nor Mineral: Works by Miljohn Ruperto
The Freidenrich Family Gallery hosts "Animal, Vegetable, nor Mineral," the first major solo exhibition by Manila-born, Los Angeles-based artist Miljohn Ruperto. -
Dado Banatao: “My Story Could Be Your Story”
Dado's guiding principles are embodied in what is affectionately known as “Dado-isms,” a collection of his wisdom reflecting his core values.
