Hello everyone, This week when our waste management team serviced 3373 Hillview they went to put waste in Room 214 and noticed that the biohazard bins were all open (lids up). The smell was so overpowering they could only handle a few seconds in the room. This is not only bothersome but a health hazard for our waste collection team and a violation of proper storage regulations. Storing biowaste in the chemical waste room was a concession their team made to help our researchers and increase...

Hi Stanford Community, Summer 2026 Quarter classes start Monday June 22. Come join us! Group Fitness. All things group fitness can be found on the Recreation website, under the Move/Fitness section. Scroll down the Move/Fitness page to learn about all our group fitness offerings. You can choose from: Cardinal Pass. You can drop in and attend any of the classes listed on the whole Cardinal Pass schedule, throughout the quarter.  FacultyStaff. You can sign up for the specific class you'd...

VWR is running a June-only BOGO promo on the ChemTrap H402:👉 Buy one unit, get a second one FREE👉 Super limited (only ~20 units total, first come first served) If you’re not familiar, the ChemTrap is a simple filtration add-on that connects directly to existing cabinets to capture chemical vapors. No ducting needed—just plug it in and go (see PDF attached). Why teams are jumping on this: Helps reduce lab odor/fume exposure immediately Much lower cost vs. ducting projects or ventilation...

Beat The Heat and Dive into Smoothie Madness at SRP Med Cafe!Starting Monday, September 15th!A whirl of flavor in every blend. Smoothie Madness at SRP Med Cafe, 3145 Porter Drive Tropical Hibiscuspineapple | mango | hibiscus | raspberry syrup | coconut milk Green Smoothiespinach | cucumber | green apple | lemon juice | honey | almond milk | vanilla yogurt Strawberry Bananastrawberry | banana | oat milk | honey | strawberry yogurt & syrup

Dear Colleagues, In support of OFPM and a School of Medicine contractor, the Operations and Maintenance team will shut down the building's compressed air system, serving the 2nd floor. The shutdown is necessary to repair the building's compressed air system. Date: Friday, 6/26/2026 Time: 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Utilities: Compressed air (CDA) Impact: There will be no compressed air available during the mentioned dates and times. Please refrain from using equipment or conducting experiments that...

Dear Colleagues,  The Operations and Maintenance department will perform a steam shutdown in 1050 Arastradero Building B. The shutdown is necessary to make urgent steam leak repairs identified during maintenance.  Date: Saturday, 6/13, 2026 Time: 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Impact: The 2nd floor glass wash B241 will not have steam during the mentioned dates and times. Please refrain from using steam-reliant equipment during the scheduled repairs.  Safety Impact: None If you have any...

PLEASE FORWARD TO PI'S AND LAB CONTACTS IN YOUR DEPARTMENT PALO ALTO WASTE WATER INSPECTION         DATE/BLDGS:      Wednesday June 17, 2026 – 1070 Arastradero         AGENCY:              Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant         FOCUS:                ...

Dear 3155 Porter Colleagues, The Operation and Maintenance team is scheduling to perform preventative maintenance on the building's air conditioning and exhaust systems. This work will require us to shut down one unit at a time. Due to the short duration of the shutdown and expected cool temperatures, we do not anticipate any temperature issues. DATE:  Saturday, June 13, 2026 TIME:  ​4:00 am – 12:30 pm. IMPACT: Conditioned Air Shutdown - The building temperature may be...

Dear Colleagues, The School of Medicine, Operation & Maintenance Department will be performing electrical maintenance, which will include a planned power shutdown of the building’s main switchgear and electrical system. This shutdown is being performed to allow testing of the utility power supply to the building. Emergency power systems and equipment connected to emergency power will be unaffected, during this testing period. DATE :  Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 TIME : ​4:00 a.m. –  8:00...

Hi Stanford Community, Summer 2026 Quarter registration opens Tuesday June 9 at 9AM for quarterly Group Fitness classes, and Recreation Classes (sport-specific such as tennis, golf)! Classes start Monday June 22. We hope you can join us for the quarter! Group Fitness. All things group fitness can be found on the Recreation website, under the Move section. You can choose from: Cardinal Pass. You can drop in and attend any of the classes listed on this schedule, throughout the quarter:...