WHAT’S THAT ABOUT CAL? More than 4 percent of dorm residents’ passwords are easily guessed, according to a Stanford pilot study. Some highlights, according to Ced Bennett, director of information security services: “user,” “beatcal” and “four-letter-word-cal.”
GIVING PEACE A CHANCE: Thirty-two alumni are serving as Peace Corps volunteers, which puts Stanford 10th among medium-sized schools. Historically, more than 1,280 Stanford graduates have volunteered in 105 different countries.