[Ronnietrader]

Stanford new President.... Jonathan Levin

[Ronnietrader]

Stanford new President.... Jonathan Levin

[BobK]

https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-res...than-levin

[BobK]

https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-res...than-levin

[martyup]

A real nerd at the helm.  He's a big proponent of DEI.

[martyup]

A real nerd at the helm.  He's a big proponent of DEI.

[chrisk]

His father was president of Yale.

[chrisk]

His father was president of Yale.

[BobK]

Which is very appropriate and good regarding DEI

[BobK]

Which is very appropriate and good regarding DEI

[chrisk]

He has been at Stanford 28 years, counting his undergrad years. He was Dean of the Econ department before becoming GSB Dean 8 years ago.

[chrisk]

He has been at Stanford 28 years, counting his undergrad years. He was Dean of the Econ department before becoming GSB Dean 8 years ago.

[SkiBum80]

Does he like sports?

[SkiBum80]

Does he like sports?

[Spiny_Norman]

Perhaps more important for sports will be an announcement about the provost.

[Spiny_Norman]

Perhaps more important for sports will be an announcement about the provost.

[chrisk]

Martinez was previously selected as provost and will continue.

[chrisk]

Martinez was previously selected as provost and will continue.

[Spiny_Norman]

A nice profile of Levin here - https://poetsandquants.com/2022/12/29/de...-business/

[Spiny_Norman]

A nice profile of Levin here - https://poetsandquants.com/2022/12/29/de...-business/

[needle]

Somewhat dubious online sourcing, but if the linked story is true I think he's a football fan (and that Stepfan Taylor is a really nice guy).

https://www.thepostgame.com/blog/good-sp...hday-party

 So you can imagine what it must have been like for kindergartner Ben Levin to see Stepfan Taylor, Stanford's star running back, to show up at his birthday celebration.

Levin's dad Jon, a professor and the chair of Stanford's Economics Department, emailed Cardinal coach David Shaw with his son's longshot wish:

"We have been going to all the football games this year," Jon wrote. "Last week, when we were watching the first UCLA game, Ben announced that he wanted to invite Stepfan Taylor to his birthday party. Naturally we told him that probably Stepfan Taylor would be too busy to come to a kindergarten birthday party, but that Ben could email an invitation."

Sure enough, Taylor got the message and showed up to Ben's party. He played football with the kids and even tried some of the cake.

"It was probably the greatest 6-year-old birthday party ever," Jon Levin told the University's website. "Very cool and I was so impressed with Stepfan's generosity."  

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Edited to add: A 2014 survey question asked economists whether they agreed with this statement: "If the NCAA let colleges pay athletes with more than scholarships (which currently may cover tuition, books, room and board), then top colleges in men’s basketball and football would pay most athletes substantial sums beyond full scholarships."

Levin was among the 38 percent of economists to strongly agree with the statement. He added: "Schools are not afraid to spend money to win at football & basketball - look at coaching salaries."

FWIW.

https://www.kentclarkcenter.org/surveys/...-athletes/

[needle]

Somewhat dubious online sourcing, but if the linked story is true I think he's a football fan (and that Stepfan Taylor is a really nice guy).

https://www.thepostgame.com/blog/good-sp...hday-party

 So you can imagine what it must have been like for kindergartner Ben Levin to see Stepfan Taylor, Stanford's star running back, to show up at his birthday celebration.

Levin's dad Jon, a professor and the chair of Stanford's Economics Department, emailed Cardinal coach David Shaw with his son's longshot wish:

"We have been going to all the football games this year," Jon wrote. "Last week, when we were watching the first UCLA game, Ben announced that he wanted to invite Stepfan Taylor to his birthday party. Naturally we told him that probably Stepfan Taylor would be too busy to come to a kindergarten birthday party, but that Ben could email an invitation."

Sure enough, Taylor got the message and showed up to Ben's party. He played football with the kids and even tried some of the cake.

"It was probably the greatest 6-year-old birthday party ever," Jon Levin told the University's website. "Very cool and I was so impressed with Stepfan's generosity."  

++++

Edited to add: A 2014 survey question asked economists whether they agreed with this statement: "If the NCAA let colleges pay athletes with more than scholarships (which currently may cover tuition, books, room and board), then top colleges in men’s basketball and football would pay most athletes substantial sums beyond full scholarships."

Levin was among the 38 percent of economists to strongly agree with the statement. He added: "Schools are not afraid to spend money to win at football & basketball - look at coaching salaries."

FWIW.

https://www.kentclarkcenter.org/surveys/...-athletes/

[old spanish trail]

Which is very appropriate and good regarding DEI

Agree, Bob. Don't intend to start a discussion here, but it is baffling that there is such aggressive opposition to a goal of diversity, equity and inclusion.

[old spanish trail]

Which is very appropriate and good regarding DEI

Agree, Bob. Don't intend to start a discussion here, but it is baffling that there is such aggressive opposition to a goal of diversity, equity and inclusion.

[Jamesy]

Somewhat dubious online sourcing, but if the linked story is true I think he's a football fan (and that Stepfan Taylor is a really nice guy).

https://www.thepostgame.com/blog/good-sp...hday-party

 So you can imagine what it must have been like for kindergartner Ben Levin to see Stepfan Taylor, Stanford's star running back, to show up at his birthday celebration.

Levin's dad Jon, a professor and the chair of Stanford's Economics Department, emailed Cardinal coach David Shaw with his son's longshot wish:

"We have been going to all the football games this year," Jon wrote. "Last week, when we were watching the first UCLA game, Ben announced that he wanted to invite Stepfan Taylor to his birthday party. Naturally we told him that probably Stepfan Taylor would be too busy to come to a kindergarten birthday party, but that Ben could email an invitation."

Sure enough, Taylor got the message and showed up to Ben's party. He played football with the kids and even tried some of the cake.

"It was probably the greatest 6-year-old birthday party ever," Jon Levin told the University's website. "Very cool and I was so impressed with Stepfan's generosity."  

++++

Edited to add: A 2014 survey question asked economists whether they agreed with this statement: "If the NCAA let colleges pay athletes with more than scholarships (which currently may cover tuition, books, room and board), then top colleges in men’s basketball and football would pay most athletes substantial sums beyond full scholarships."

Levin was among the 38 percent of economists to strongly agree with the statement. He added: "Schools are not afraid to spend money to win at football & basketball - look at coaching salaries."

FWIW.

https://www.kentclarkcenter.org/surveys/...-athletes/

Cool story about Stepfan Taylor. The linked story has a picture from the party so seems to be true and he's a regular at Stanford football games.

[Jamesy]

Somewhat dubious online sourcing, but if the linked story is true I think he's a football fan (and that Stepfan Taylor is a really nice guy).

https://www.thepostgame.com/blog/good-sp...hday-party

 So you can imagine what it must have been like for kindergartner Ben Levin to see Stepfan Taylor, Stanford's star running back, to show up at his birthday celebration.

Levin's dad Jon, a professor and the chair of Stanford's Economics Department, emailed Cardinal coach David Shaw with his son's longshot wish:

"We have been going to all the football games this year," Jon wrote. "Last week, when we were watching the first UCLA game, Ben announced that he wanted to invite Stepfan Taylor to his birthday party. Naturally we told him that probably Stepfan Taylor would be too busy to come to a kindergarten birthday party, but that Ben could email an invitation."

Sure enough, Taylor got the message and showed up to Ben's party. He played football with the kids and even tried some of the cake.

"It was probably the greatest 6-year-old birthday party ever," Jon Levin told the University's website. "Very cool and I was so impressed with Stepfan's generosity."  

++++

Edited to add: A 2014 survey question asked economists whether they agreed with this statement: "If the NCAA let colleges pay athletes with more than scholarships (which currently may cover tuition, books, room and board), then top colleges in men’s basketball and football would pay most athletes substantial sums beyond full scholarships."

Levin was among the 38 percent of economists to strongly agree with the statement. He added: "Schools are not afraid to spend money to win at football & basketball - look at coaching salaries."

FWIW.

https://www.kentclarkcenter.org/surveys/...-athletes/

Cool story about Stepfan Taylor. The linked story has a picture from the party so seems to be true and he's a regular at Stanford football games.

[82lsju]

“I’ve spent more than half my life at Stanford,” Levin said in an interview with The Daily. “My kids have grown up on the Stanford campus, we’ve gone to many events and sports games … I’m looking forward to being around all the different parts of the University.”

https://stanforddaily.com/2024/04/04/gsb...pr-04-2024

[82lsju]

“I’ve spent more than half my life at Stanford,” Levin said in an interview with The Daily. “My kids have grown up on the Stanford campus, we’ve gone to many events and sports games … I’m looking forward to being around all the different parts of the University.”

https://stanforddaily.com/2024/04/04/gsb...pr-04-2024

[norcard10]

Somewhat dubious online sourcing, but if the linked story is true I think he's a football fan (and that Stepfan Taylor is a really nice guy).

https://www.thepostgame.com/blog/good-sp...hday-party

 So you can imagine what it must have been like for kindergartner Ben Levin to see Stepfan Taylor, Stanford's star running back, to show up at his birthday celebration.

Levin's dad Jon, a professor and the chair of Stanford's Economics Department, emailed Cardinal coach David Shaw with his son's longshot wish:

"We have been going to all the football games this year," Jon wrote. "Last week, when we were watching the first UCLA game, Ben announced that he wanted to invite Stepfan Taylor to his birthday party. Naturally we told him that probably Stepfan Taylor would be too busy to come to a kindergarten birthday party, but that Ben could email an invitation."

Sure enough, Taylor got the message and showed up to Ben's party. He played football with the kids and even tried some of the cake.

"It was probably the greatest 6-year-old birthday party ever," Jon Levin told the University's website. "Very cool and I was so impressed with Stepfan's generosity."  

++++

Edited to add: A 2014 survey question asked economists whether they agreed with this statement: "If the NCAA let colleges pay athletes with more than scholarships (which currently may cover tuition, books, room and board), then top colleges in men’s basketball and football would pay most athletes substantial sums beyond full scholarships."

Levin was among the 38 percent of economists to strongly agree with the statement. He added: "Schools are not afraid to spend money to win at football & basketball - look at coaching salaries."

FWIW.

https://www.kentclarkcenter.org/surveys/...-athletes/

Darn you all for getting my hopes up

[norcard10]

Somewhat dubious online sourcing, but if the linked story is true I think he's a football fan (and that Stepfan Taylor is a really nice guy).

https://www.thepostgame.com/blog/good-sp...hday-party

 So you can imagine what it must have been like for kindergartner Ben Levin to see Stepfan Taylor, Stanford's star running back, to show up at his birthday celebration.

Levin's dad Jon, a professor and the chair of Stanford's Economics Department, emailed Cardinal coach David Shaw with his son's longshot wish:

"We have been going to all the football games this year," Jon wrote. "Last week, when we were watching the first UCLA game, Ben announced that he wanted to invite Stepfan Taylor to his birthday party. Naturally we told him that probably Stepfan Taylor would be too busy to come to a kindergarten birthday party, but that Ben could email an invitation."

Sure enough, Taylor got the message and showed up to Ben's party. He played football with the kids and even tried some of the cake.

"It was probably the greatest 6-year-old birthday party ever," Jon Levin told the University's website. "Very cool and I was so impressed with Stepfan's generosity."  

++++

Edited to add: A 2014 survey question asked economists whether they agreed with this statement: "If the NCAA let colleges pay athletes with more than scholarships (which currently may cover tuition, books, room and board), then top colleges in men’s basketball and football would pay most athletes substantial sums beyond full scholarships."

Levin was among the 38 percent of economists to strongly agree with the statement. He added: "Schools are not afraid to spend money to win at football & basketball - look at coaching salaries."

FWIW.

https://www.kentclarkcenter.org/surveys/...-athletes/

Darn you all for getting my hopes up

[Mick]

Which is very appropriate and good regarding DEI

Agree, Bob. Don't intend to start a discussion here, but it is baffling that there is such aggressive opposition to a goal of diversity, equity and inclusion.

I'm a bit confused. I thought Stanford pursued DEI progress and had achieved substantial progress? An aggressive opposition to DEI goals exists at Stanford?

https://blog.collegevine.com/stanford-un...0countries.

https://facts.stanford.edu/academics/und...e-profile/

https://facts.stanford.edu/academics/fre...s-profile/

[Mick]

Which is very appropriate and good regarding DEI

Agree, Bob. Don't intend to start a discussion here, but it is baffling that there is such aggressive opposition to a goal of diversity, equity and inclusion.

I'm a bit confused. I thought Stanford pursued DEI progress and had achieved substantial progress? An aggressive opposition to DEI goals exists at Stanford?

https://blog.collegevine.com/stanford-un...0countries.

https://facts.stanford.edu/academics/und...e-profile/

https://facts.stanford.edu/academics/fre...s-profile/

[TrumpCard]

At a time of rampant antisemitism on campus (see separate thread on Theo Baker's article), hiring a Jewish person as the next president of the university is an important form of DEI.

[TrumpCard]

At a time of rampant antisemitism on campus (see separate thread on Theo Baker's article), hiring a Jewish person as the next president of the university is an important form of DEI.

[TonyLima]

He has been at Stanford 28 years, counting his undergrad years.  He was Dean of the Econ department before becoming GSB Dean 8 years ago.

Econ department has a chair, not a dean.

[TonyLima]

He has been at Stanford 28 years, counting his undergrad years.  He was Dean of the Econ department before becoming GSB Dean 8 years ago.

Econ department has a chair, not a dean.

[old spanish trail]

Which is very appropriate and good regarding DEI

Agree, Bob. Don't intend to start a discussion here, but it is baffling that there is such aggressive opposition to a goal of diversity, equity and inclusion.

I'm a bit confused. I thought Stanford pursued DEI progress and had achieved substantial progress? An aggressive opposition to DEI goals exists at Stanford?

https://blog.collegevine.com/stanford-un...0countries.

https://facts.stanford.edu/academics/und...e-profile/

https://facts.stanford.edu/academics/fre...s-profile/

Ooops, sorry, Mick. I agree Stanford has done some good things. I was referring to opposition in other forums.

[old spanish trail]

Which is very appropriate and good regarding DEI

Agree, Bob. Don't intend to start a discussion here, but it is baffling that there is such aggressive opposition to a goal of diversity, equity and inclusion.

I'm a bit confused. I thought Stanford pursued DEI progress and had achieved substantial progress? An aggressive opposition to DEI goals exists at Stanford?

https://blog.collegevine.com/stanford-un...0countries.

https://facts.stanford.edu/academics/und...e-profile/

https://facts.stanford.edu/academics/fre...s-profile/

Ooops, sorry, Mick. I agree Stanford has done some good things. I was referring to opposition in other forums.

[cardcrimson]

A discussion of DEI on the Cardboard?

[cardcrimson]

A discussion of DEI on the Cardboard?