From June 4 to June 25, 2024, a range of activities showcasing African American food, art, culture and more will be held in person across Stanford venues and virtually.

Juneteenth celebrates the date when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned that they were free. More than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, and two months after the end of the U.S. Civil War, Texas slaves discovered they were freed on June 19, 1865.

Since then, Juneteenth has been commemorated in communities across America, becoming a federal holiday in 2021. To learn more about the history of Juneteenth, please click here. 

Stanford Redwood City Juneteenth Events

As the official opening of the Juneteenth art display, attendees will meet several of the artists whose works are displayed. There will also be a screening in collaboration with the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, of “Rising: The Hall of Negro Life.”

When: June 4, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Where: Cardinal Hall Dining Pavilion

What else? Light appetizers will be served

Chef Terry Braggs and Chef William Montagne will craft a variety of delectable dishes deeply rooted in the Black culinary tradition, and share recipes and samples with all those in attendance.

When: June 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Cardinal Hall Dining Pavilion

Be sure to pre-order a special meal kit to take home and share with family and friends! Made for two or four people, the meal kits will include Crawfish Étouffée with Rice, Collard Greens, Cornbread & Honey Butter, Smothered Green Beans and a 3” Peach Crumble Pie. 

Order between June 10-14 and Pick up between June 19-21

Where: Cardinal To Go

What else? The meal for 2 costs $35 and for 4, it costs $60

Don’t miss Cardinal Café’s lunch special featuring delectable BBQ Pork Ribs with Black Eyed Peas and Dirty Rice.

When: June 19 and 20, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Cardinal Café

If you have participated in an SRWC Fire Drill recently (Cardinal Hall on Feb 2, Academy Hall on April 10, University Hall on April 24 or Discovery Hall on May 29), we'd like to hear from you. Let us know how it went and what we can do better. 

Virtual Drag Queen Bingo

Join celebrity impersonator and cabaret star Charlie Hides for virtual Drag Queen Bingo! You'll be in for a treat with a fun-filled comedy show unlike any you have ever seen. Play to win prizes! Or stop by the Cardinal Dining Pavilion to watch the action take place. 

When: June 12, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Zoom

Free BodyCombat Class for Pride Month

Kick off pride month with Recreation and Wellness! Join us for a free BodyCombat class. You’ll leave feeling empowered enough to conquer anything! Swag will be provided.

When: June 6, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Photo: Anusha Parthasarathy (If you'd like to submit photos for this column, send in your image of any SRWC event to srwc_events@stanford.edu.)

Resources for New SRWC Community Members

Are you new to Stanford Redwood City? For quick access to campus resources and more information around what you need to do once you start, go here. 

Barron Garage Reminder

The 5th and 6th floors of Barron Garage are still closed. To avoid being ticketed, please do not park there unless instructed.

Virtual Digital Carousel

If you find the lobby TV screens displaying slides too quickly or slowly, you can comfortably browse through our virtual carousel on the website located below 'Get Familiar'. 

Anniversary Zoom Backgrounds

The Campus Services team has introduced new Zoom backgrounds to commemorate our 5th anniversary. You can view them here. 

RecWell Member Appreciation Day

Join the Recreation and Wellness Center for member appreciation day! Come scan in at the front desk and grab a snack and refreshment until supplies last. 

When: June 6, 7:00 a.m.

Where: RecWell Center

Sustainability Art Exhibit

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability recently held its annual photo contest and 140 Stanford students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, staff, and alumni submitted 409 photographs – the most submissions in the contest's history. This exhibition will feature winning entries.

When: June 10

Where: Cardinal Café Gate

#IAmRemarkable

#IAmRemarkable is a Google initiative that empowers women and other underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond. This workshop is sponsored by IDEAL IT and led by Stanford facilitators.

When: June 11, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Cardinal Hall, C643

Bake Sale

Stop by Cardinal To Go and pick up freshly baked artisanal treats, bread, and cookies. 

When: June 20, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: Cardinal To Go

To know what's happening on the Palo Alto campus, visit the Stanford Events Calendar.

To know more about our special events, visit the anniversary page.

Guest Pass Policy Updates

Recreation and Wellness transitioned to digital guest passes in 2021, we will no longer accept nor digitize paper guest passes (“red passes”) after Sunday, June 23. Please bring all remaining paper guest passes to the RecWell front desk for digitization before the deadline. 

Stanford Wins Second Place in Campus Race to Zero Waste

This year is Stanford’s 16th consecutive year of participating in the Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide competition for colleges and universities to reduce waste. Waste and recycling data is compared amongst over 150 colleges and universities over an eight year period. This year, Stanford placed second in both the "Per Capita Recycling" and the "Food Organics" categories for large universities, demonstrating our commitment to waste diversion and the university’s Zero Waste by 2030 goal. 

Registrations Open Soon

Registration for the Summer Quarter Redwood City Cardinal Fitness Pass kicks off on Wednesday, June 12 at 9:00 a.m. From Monday, June 10, to Sunday, June 22, all spring quarter fitness classes are free at the SRWC Recreation and Wellness Center!