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Many visitors go without masks on the River Walk
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Some visitors to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are seen not wearing masks on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Some visitors to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are seen not wearing masks on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Some visitors to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are seen not wearing masks on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.Photos by Kin Man Hui / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Some visitors to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are seen not wearing masks on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
Stanfordâs Public Art Committee set to expand contemporary art offerings across campus
The universityâs Public Art Committee oversees commissions of site-specific works by Alicja Kwade, Sam Van Aken, Xu Zhen.
By Robin Wander
The transformation of the arts at Stanford â begun a decade ago with the creation of the arts district â continues on, with transformative art installations in other locations on campus as well.
Rendering of
Pars Pro Toto by Alicja Kwade. (Image credit: Courtesy Alicja Kwade, courtesy 303 Gallery, New York)
The Public Art Committee, chaired by Matthew Tiews, interim senior associate vice president for the arts and associate vice president for campus engagement, has been working with campus stakeholders to ensure that the public art program expands with purpose and thoughtful integration across the campus landscape. Upcoming additions include major installations in the Science and Engineering Quad (SEQ) and on Meyer Green, and a livin
Pathologist, Christmas tree farmer Jon Kosek dies at 90
An outdoor enthusiast, bicyclist and founder of a Christmas tree farm, Kosek was a staff pathologist at the VA Palo Alto Heath Care System for nearly 45 years, mentoring hundreds of residents and students. Feb 8 2021
Jon Kosek
Jon Kosek, MD, clinical professor emeritus of pathology, died Oct. 16 at his home on the Stanford campus. He was 90.
“Jon Kosek was a dedicated teacher and an expert pathologist who devoted decades to his field,” said Lloyd Minor, MD, dean of the School of Medicine. “Countless trainees and colleagues benefited from his wisdom and guidance. He will be missed here at Stanford Medicine, and his influence in pathology labs across the nation will be lasting.”
The COVID-19 vaccines are here, and they’re being distributed by the millions. Chances are, you know at least one person who has received one. But as welcome as these long-awaited shots are, they’re also stirring up some controversy especially among those in the chronic community, who (understandably) have some questions. Like are these vaccines safe for everyone? And will they interact with my medications? Also, what are the side-effect risks?
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