BizPartners supports partners and families of MBA students.
Chandler and Timothy Murphy (MBA 2008)
"I found this to be my easiest transition yet in the friends department.
My husband and I have relocated before, and I remember feeling lonely and lost.
At the GSB, it was the exact opposite. We almost had too many invitations for social gatherings!
It was really reassuring to me that many of the SOs were in the same boat, moving here and not having a pre-established community.
Generally speaking, everyone wants to get to know each other and establish a community, so events are not exclusive and the motto is always the more the merrier."
--Chandler Murphy
Families & Partners
Spouses, partners and families are an integral part of the Stanford GSB community and have access to almost all of the GSB’s organizations and facilities and are encouraged to participate in school- and student-sponsored activities.
Once admitted to Stanford, you will receive a full packet of information that will help you and your family or partner transition to Stanford, including:
- Childcare resources
- Educational resources (schools, colleges, universities)
- Employment opportunities
- Volunteer opportunities
BizPartners
- Biz Partners, formally known as the Stanford Business Partners Association, is a group formed specifically for partners and families.
- Biz Partners offers opportunities to make friends, socialize, gather resources for finding jobs and pursuing personal interests, and enhances the overall GSB experience for families and partners.
- The group coordinates small-group dinners, tennis tournaments, cooking classes, book and movie clubs, tailgates, and plenty of other fun opportunities to connect with other families.
- They also offer a Working Partners Network, a support group for partners who are working or job hunting.
- The group welcomes men and women of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, regardless of sexual orientation, with children or without, employed inside or outside the home.
BizKids
- Biz Kids is a subset of Biz Partners, just for partners and students with children.
- Biz Kids organizes outings for children and their parents, such as trips to local parks, museums, zoos, and holiday parties.
- They can also help coordinate age-appropriate playgroups, find babysitters and childcare resources, and locate parent support groups for incoming families.
- The Stanford area is a great place for kids.