Campus Announcements

Welcome to Campus Announcements

The guidelines for submitting a Campus Announcement can be found on the Instructions page.

  • Your announcement must be related to a campus activity and that relationship must be present in your text. URL’s should be internal to the University.
  • Your announcement must include a contact name along with either a phone number or email address internal to the University.
  • If there is a fee for your event or workshop, you must include that in your announcement
  • You can submit an announcement for a maximum of two consecutive weeks or every other week.

Use the link above (Submit an Announcement) and log in with your NetID credentials.

Latest Issue: January 13, 2025

01. Campus-Wide Administrative Announcements(dept moves/closes, employee info)

Campus Lactation Rooms

Campus lactation rooms on West, East, South, and Southampton Campus are specifically dedicated for the purpose of offering a comfortable and private space for breast milk expression and nursing on campus, each featuring a hospital-grade electric double breast pump, cleaning and personal care items, comfortable seating, mini-fridge, microwave, and more! For info about locations, terms and conditions of use, and to gain access to active spaces throughout campus, visit the website below.

stonybrook.edu/lactation

02. Workshops/Training

DoIT / CELT Workshop: Content Cracked: Unraveling the Secret Lives of Course Materials and Student Engagement in Brightspace

Want to refine your Brightspace course based on student interactions? Join this online session to explore Content Reports and uncover which materials engage students—and which don’t. Gain actionable tips to improve content findability and course design in the online session co-hosted by DoIT and CELT, Thur., Jan 16, 2025, 11:00AM-11:45AM.

https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dht1o3rNzlZhHka?source=campus+announcements&session=0116251100brightspace

DoIT / Data Literacy Workshop: From Data Entry to Dynamic Reports: Building Interactive Budget Reports with Google Sheets

If you work with budget (or other!) data in Google Sheets and need to create reports from it, there are several tools that can help. These tools can enhance data entry, highlight quick insights, create charts, and integrate them into reports that update automatically as your data changes. Learn how in this online workshop co-hosted by DoIT and the Library’s Data Literacy team Wed., Jan 15, 2025, 11:00AM-11:45AM.

https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dht1o3rNzlZhHka?source=campus+announcements&session=0115251100sheets

Working with Export Controlled Information – What You Need to Know

Working with any export controlled information (whether self-generated or proprietary) comes with risks. Learn how we manage those risks at SBU within the Office of Research Security by joining us for this webinar. Wednesday, January 29th, 12:30 pm. Click the link below to register!

https://cvent.me/vbVEm9

Are you involved in any international activities – collaborations, shipments, visitors, travel?

If you are involved in these kinds of activities, then please join us for an overview of the Office of Research Security (ORS) and its efforts to safeguard SBU against undue foreign influence, protect national security, and comply with export controls. Wednesday, February 5th, 12:30 PM. Click the link below to register!

https://cvent.me/K2aYeW

Coming Soon: More Couch to 5K Info Sessions!

Traditionally, we offer one informational session per 6-week series. But, we understand that even just knocking on the door of a fitness journey — especially for those new to exercise—deserves more time and support. That’s why we’re now offering more opportunities to attend an info session throughout the year! Register below for as many sessions as you need! Zoom link will be provided after registering.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ZNGxeVgKYG40UNjE2RGDfWADC5j18O4qcjbCjHS0ojhhww/viewform

Traveling Labs from the Procurement, Travel & Card Programs Office – State Travel Cards

On Thursday, January 23rd, the Procurement, Travel & Card Programs Office will be hosting a Traveling Lab where subject matter experts will be available in-person to provide information on state travel cards; what each type of card is used for, how to apply, and the benefits of card usage. Light snacks will be provided at this informative session. Register below.

https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/travel-and-expense/news.php

Turnitin Overview

Turnitin webinars for Stony Brook Instructors: Join our customer success manager, Leann from Turnitin to learn how to set up Turnitin in Brightspace, utilize feedback tools; access and understand reports. To Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/0dcce4a0-18f0-4608-9df6-610b8f4eb711/regProcessStep1

https://web.cvent.com/event/0dcce4a0-18f0-4608-9df6-610b8f4eb711/regProcessStep1

Call for 10 Minute Presentations: CELT Symposium

We invite faculty to deliver a 10-minute presentation during our afternoon session at the CELT Symposium on April 11, 2025. Showcase how you use emerging technology (ie. AI, VR, etc.) to support diverse student populations and enhance learning experiences. Share your innovative strategies and inspire others! Proposals deadline extended to January 31, 2025.

https://forms.gle/TmUmeNHv5iFAxMwC7

Registration Now Open! CELT 2025 Symposium April 11th

Register now for the CELT 2025 Teaching & Learning Symposium. The topic this year is “A New Era of Inclusivity and Innovation in Higher Education” and will take place on April 11th. Check out www.stonybrook.edu/celtsymposium for more information about our event as well as information about our keynote speakers, Dr. Arash Zaghi and Connie Shyharat from UCONN. Their presentation will focus on a strengths-based approach in education and how it can help all students feel valued and connected.

https://forms.gle/EahX7UecB6wcvjMe6

CNA Training Class at the Long Island State Veterans Home

LISVH – Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
The Long Island State Veterans Home is sponsoring a free C.N.A Training Program starting on Monday, March 24, 2025. It is a 5 week training program to become a NYS Certified Nursing Assistant. Send your resume and letter of interest to LISVHCNAClass@LISVH.org. Job opportunities at the LISVH following successful completion of the NYS exam. For additional information, please call (631) 444-8617, text (516) 265-4009 or online at www.lisvh.org

www.listateveteranshome.org

04. New Academic Courses & Programs

Master of Science in Athletic Training

A Master of Science degree in Athletic Training is offered through the School of Health Professions. The admission application is now open; accepted students start courses in May 2025. In-person or virtual information sessions are available. Email ATprogram@stonybrook.edu to schedule a personalized, one-on-one information session. For more information about this two-year, full-time, 77-credit program visit our website.

https://healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/at/graduate/about

PPH is accepting applications for the Master of Science in Epidemiology and Clinical Research (MSECR) Program!

The Program in Public Health is accepting applications for the Master of Science in Epidemiology and Clinical Research (MSECR) program for fall 2025. The program welcomes healthcare professionals with an interest in clinical research. Full and part-time options are available. Classes are offered face-to-face in the evening. Rolling admission with June 1st as the final deadline to apply. Contact us at publichealth@stonybrookmedicine.edu for more information.

https://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/

MS program in Applied Health Informatics accepting applications for May 2025 admission

Interested in a career in health IT? The MS program in Applied Health Informatics is accepting applications for May 2025 admission. Learn data analytics and project management skills needed to work with IT systems and solutions run by health systems, payers and tech companies to improve patient outcomes. The program can be completed full-time or part-time, as well as fully online. Classes meet on weeknights.

https://healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/ahi

05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series

Please join us TODAY for a seminar entitled “Understanding the structural dynamics of viral spike proteins to guide vaccine and drug design” by Maolin Lu, PhD, Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Texas at Tyler, School of Medicine.

Date/Time: Monday, January 13, 2025, 12:00 noon.
Location: Laufer Center, Lecture Hall 101.
Host: Dr. Erich Mackow

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series

Please join us TODAY for a seminar entitled “Understanding the structural dynamics of viral spike proteins to guide vaccine and drug design” by Maolin Lu, PhD, Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Texas at Tyler, School of Medicine.

Date/Time: Monday, January 13, 2025, 12:00 noon.
Location: Laufer Center, Lecture Hall 101.
Host: Dr. Erich Mackow

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series

Please join us this Thursday for a seminar entitled “Epitranscriptional Regulation of Viral Infection and Antiviral Immunity” by Jian Zhu, PhD, Professor of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Date/Time: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 12:00 noon.
Location: Laufer Center, Lecture Hall 101.
Host: Dr. Erich Mackow

Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar Thursday, January 16th

The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology cordially invites you to a seminar entitled Untangling the mysteries of meiotic chromosomes with speaker Sean Burgess, University of California, Davis.

Date/Time: Thursday, January 16 @ 4:00 pm
Location: Life Sciences Building Room 038
Host: Nancy Hollingsworth

Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Hybrid Grand Rounds

Tues., January 14, 2025, 11-12 pm. “Structural Drivers of Mental Health Inequities Among Sexual & Gener Minoritized People”, with guest speaker, Dr. Briana Last, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty Affiliate, Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Stony Brook University.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/92124452482?pwd=Q8lBfnm1kSAkilRif1TpqNjVSTVSV2.1
Meeting ID: 921 2445 2482
Passcode: 845754

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