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: March 18, 2024
00. IT News and Alerts
Apply for Echo360 Tech grant by 3/22/24
Echo360 e3 Tech Grants will award up to 20 recipients with cash or software grants. Join a small group of your peers to support adoption of Echo360 at your institution. Instructors, researchers and central staff interested in improving learner outcomes with Echo360 are encouraged to apply. Have an idea but would like to talk to Academic Technologies before submitting? Please reach out to us at: academictechnologies@stonybrook.edu
https://echo360.com/company/grants/
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.
University Food Pantry’s Adopt-a-Week Program
We recognize that the Stony Brook community is one of compassion and giving and are asking interested organizations, departments and other collective groups to take part in the University Food Pantry’s Adopt-a-Week program. This initiative will help us to strategically coordinate drives to help us sustain inventory and community support efforts. Love a little friendly competition? Challenge another group to collect during the same week!
University Senate and Arts & Sciences Senate – Call for Nominations (Faculty Only)
Faculty Nominations for the University Senate and A&S Senate are open. Please submit your interest and/or nominations through the link below by March 29, 2024. If you are nominating others please assure they are aware of it in advance. Thank you for your willingness to participate in this important part of our university community. (Please note that a separate call for nominations will be sent to professional staff.)
https://forms.gle/7RceB7GMf1iWhxn58
RF Technology Purchases – Procedural Clarification
As previously announced, Procurement, DoIT, and the Office of Equity & Access have released new processes in Wolfmart for Information Security/Accessibility reviews of IT-related procurements. Effective April 1, 2024, all state and research-funded software, databases, and cloud-based/on-prem applications will require an EIT/InfoSec review and should be submitted on a Service Request Form. Non-encumbered payment forms should NOT be used. Read the full details of this change via the link below.
https://t.e2ma.net/webview/t7lsxr/c3685e642d36b54a3da6727d7b664067
02. Workshops/Training
Bookkeeping 101 for the Beauty Professional
The Stony Brook SBDC presents: “Bookkeeping 101 for the Beauty Profession”. If you are a hairstylist, makeup artist, nail technician, or an esthetician and are looking to make sense of your business’ finances, then this workshop is a must. On Thursday, March 21, Kristina Hind, CPA will be sharing her knowledge on Bookkeeping best practices, basic tax tips, as well as help you make sense of your financial reports. Register below.
https://nysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018572
CNA Training Class at the Long Island State Veterans Home
The Long Island State Veterans Home is sponsoring a free C.N.A Training Program starting on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. 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
Generative AI in Higher Education Series: Faculty Showcase Spring 2024
CELT is looking to host an in-person event where faculty and instructors can showcase and discuss the innovative ways they are incorporating AI in their courses! Please complete our brief interest form if you are interested in showcasing your work and/or attending the event.
https://forms.gle/fpZ3hfL4YCT6CLfDA
WolfieONE: Chart of Accounts (COA) Foundations Session
Stony Brook’s new Chart of Accounts will bring many changes, including new concepts, standard use of a common financial language by all departments, and nomenclature that must be familiar to all employees. The CoA Foundations Session will be held via Zoom on TODAY, March 18th, 11am-12pm and will be open to anyone who wants to learn more. This session will be relevant to all staff and faculty, not just business and finance professionals.
https://web.cvent.com/event/ec46d500-838f-4e9c-958f-4a98a675bd0d/summary
Representation and Being a True Ally for Inclusivity
Faculty diversity and representation are critical to student success, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting retention and persistence in higher ed. Dr. Carol Hernandez and Stony Brook faculty ambassadors from the FITA (Faculty as Inclusive Teaching Ambassadors) initiative, sponsored by the Stony Brook Presidential Diversity mini-grant, will engage in a conversation about the higher education landscape concerning representation, ways to support diverse faculty and student populations.
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kc-2qrTwoGdwWtB2yR2y7T1P8JiBAvlD0#/registration
The Marketing Blueprint – From Start-up to Scale-up
The Stony Brook SBDC presents: “The Marketing Blueprint – From Start-up to Scale-up”. Digital marketing can be overwhelming. On Thursday, March 28, Lee’Ann Bourges, owner of Social Vibe Marketing, will discuss different marketing strategies to help you connect with your customer to successfully grow your business. Register below
https://nysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018629
CPO Expert Series: Problem Gambling
Come join CPO as we host Pam Brenner-Davis, Team Lead from the Long Island Problem Gambling Resource Center to learn more about impact of problem gambling on the individual, families and the community.
Open to all, student, facility, and staff.
https://stonybrook.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9937777
Inclusive and Anti-Racist Pedagogy Workshops with Dr. Crystal Fleming: An Introduction to Antiracist Pedagogy
March 20, 3PM-4:30PM
This introductory workshop offers an overview of anti-racist pedagogy principles. Participants will learn foundational concepts and strategies for creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Our goal is to empower educators and learners alike with the knowledge and tools to actively confront and challenge racism within higher education. Join us in fostering a community committed to promoting justice, equity, and knowledge through antiracist pedagogy.
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlceihqT4vGNDrllG_sGV0D7dWVD9rTJ10#/registration
WolfMart Live Training Via Zoom
Are you new to WolfMart and unsure of how to use it? Or an existing WolfMart user that could benefit from a WolfMart refresher? Procurement offers LIVE WolfMart training classes via Zoom! This comprehensive training course covers all the basics of WolfMart: site navigation, how to put through requisitions and purchase orders, various special request forms and when to use each, as well as tips and tricks. Training sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Register below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl3ZVuuks3ltxinugF9w3elt-iQbERgxvlCCtpsJCvfPsIvQ/viewform
Online Certificate Training for 2024: Essentials for Emerging Leaders & Project Management Certificate Program (PMI Exam Prep)
“Learn more about the upcoming online Certificate programs from the Center for Corporate Education. Essentials for Emerging Leaders (starting April 4, 2024) and Project Management Certificate Program & PMI Exam Prep can help you develop the skills you need to take your career to the next level.
The next Exam Prep begins April 8, 2024. Email sbucce@stonybrook.edu for internal pricing and registration information.”
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cce/schedule.php
The College of Business Experience: Graduate Recruitment Event Series
Join the College of Business on Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 pm to learn about applying for and enrolling in our 30-credit MS Programs, including MS in Accounting, MS in Finance, and our new MS in Decision Analytics, the CoB’s first STEM-designated program.
Register: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/business/graduates/_cobexperienceevents.php
https://www.stonybrook.edu/business
Formative Assessment as a Means to Student Engagement & Active Learning
Mar 20, 2024 01:00 PM
Brought to you by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), this interactive workshop will review and demonstrate some Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATS) and Active Learning strategies that can be used to engage students and gauge their ability to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create (based on) course learning outcomes. The workshop will highlight techniques including classroom polls, role-plays, documented case solutions, and uses
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocO2urz8jGtPegjGLRNLan55SoWIK-wMr
Inclusive and Anti-Racist Pedagogy Workshops with Dr. Crystal Fleming: An Introduction to Antiracist Pedagogy
This introductory workshop offers an overview of anti-racist pedagogy principles. Participants will learn foundational concepts and strategies for creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Our goal is to empower educators and learners alike with the knowledge and tools to actively confront and challenge racism within higher education. Join us in fostering a community committed to promoting justice, equity, and the continual pursuit of knowledge through antiracist pedagogy.
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlceihqT4vGNDrllG_sGV0D7dWVD9rTJ10
Generative AI Boot Camp – How Can AI Make Your Life as a Professor Easier?
Join Stony Brook University’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) for a bootcamp on how to use AI to enhance your teaching and courses. The event will demonstrate how ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-Pilot, and other generative AI platforms can support you in crafting learning objectives, writing exam questions, composing rubrics, and designing course content such as lesson plans, in-class activities, and instructional videos.
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtceCppjwuHNfKaEovp3GvhKlcr3kOuRIV
Spring 2024 CELT/CIE College Teaching Seminars for Grad Students/Postdocs continue this Wednesday
These interactive seminars on key topics in College Teaching are open to all grad students & postdocs.
Our final 2 sessions are Choice Topics to be led by 1st year CIE/IRACDA postdocs. We will spend ~20 min on each topic listed.
Wed. 3-4:30pm in Old Computer Science 2401
3/20: Facilitating Active Learning, Unbiased Grading, Supporting Student Success
4/3: AI in the Classroom, Syllabus/Course Design, Teaching Online
Register today at the link below!
Traveling Labs from the Procurement, Travel & Card Programs Office – Travel Policy
On Tuesday, March 26th, the Procurement, Travel & Card Programs will be hosting a ‘Traveling Lab’ covering Stony Brook’s current travel policy. Topics include RF and State policy review, and travel term definitions along with a question and answer session. Light snacks will be provided, and we encourage anyone who plans to travel this year to sign up via the link below.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/travel-and-expense/news.php
APA Citation
University Libraries Present: Having trouble citing sources in APA for your research paper? In this workshop with Science and Engineering Librarian Clara Tran , you will learn:
How to format book, article, and website citations, How to format in-text citations within the body of your paper, How to format information sources in a reference list at the end of your paper. 3/20, 1pm-2pm, Zoom. Register via link.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/apa-citation/
EndNote 21
University Libraries Present: Creating the bibliography is often the most tedious part of writing a research paper. Using EndNote, a bibliographic management software program, this task just became much easier. In this workshop with Science and Engineering Librarian Clara Tran, you’ll learn: how to create an EndNote Library, how to download results from a literature search into EndNote, and how to organize your EndNote Library and much more. 3/21, 10am-11am, Zoom. Register via link.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/endnote-21/
Dryad Digital Repository Workshop
University Libraries Present: Dryad is accessible to Stony Brook University researchers, aiding compliance with open access policies like the NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy. Health Sciences Librarian Jessica Koos offers a workshop on account access, settings adjustment, data uploading, and more. 3/26, 10am-11:45am, Zoom, Register via link.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/dryad-digital-repository-workshop/
MLA Citation Style
University Libraries Present: Are you required to use MLA citation for your research paper assignment? This workshop with Undergraduate Success Librarian Christine Fena will address why, when, and how to cite your sources in MLA format. Although this workshop is designed especially for those students taking WRT 101 and WRT 102, all are welcome! 3/27, 1pm-2:15pm, Zoom. Register via link.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/mla-citation-style/
APA Citation Style for Student Papers
University Libraries Present: Learn how to format a student paper, create in-text citations, and put together a perfect reference list in accordance with 7th edition APA style rules with health sciences librarian Laurel Scheinfeld. 4/02, 1pm-2pm, Zoom. Register via link.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/apa-citation-style-for-student-papers-2/
APA Citation Style for Professional Papers
University Libraries Present: Learn how to format a professional paper for publication and review the APA style guidelines for citations, footnotes, tables & figures, appendices & supplementary materials and more with health sciences librarian Laurel Scheinfeld. 4/02, 3pm-4pm, Zoom, Register via link.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/apa-citation-style-for-professional-papers-2/
Mini Byte Alert! Zoom Surveys, Polls, and Quizzes Friday 3/22 @ 1:00 PM EST
Join us on 3/22 @ 1:00 PM EST for an engaging mini byte on Zoom’s Survey, Poll, and Quizzes tools! Explore the ins and outs of creating, editing, and managing surveys, polls, and quizzes. Learn how to effectively utilize these features to make your meetings more interactive and gather valuable data from your participants. We’ll also cover how to easily view and download results for insightful analysis. Please register using the link below!
04. New Academic Courses & Programs
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 2024. 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 or call 631-444-9396 for more information.
https://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/
LISVH VA Education Grant
LISVH VA Education Grant
Exciting opportunity for CNAs, LPNs and RNs who are enrolled in a Nursing Program! Join the LISVH team as a CNA, LPN or RN and apply for the VA Education Grant. LISVH will pay tuition, course related fees, uniform fees, book costs, initial NCLEX fee and initial licensing fee for individuals who have been accepted into the VA Grant Education program. Call LISVH Human Resources at (631) 444-8617 for detailed information.
http://www.listateveteranshome.org
The School of Health Professions Entry-level OTD Program is Now Accepting Applications
We are now accepting applications for the inaugural class for our 3-year entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. We strive to provide our students with a strong didactic curriculum and a diverse range of fieldwork and capstone opportunities. Our OTD program will prepare students to become licensed occupational therapists, with excellent skills in leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and clinical competence. Formal program registration from NYSED is pending.
https://healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/otp-otd/about
Master of Science in Decision Analytics Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2024!
The College of Business is pleased to offer an MS in Decision Analytics, a new STEM designated 30-credit program. The program will develop students’ abilities to make data-driven decisions, be proficient in machine learning, and become a persuasive communicator. The demand for business analytics professionals continues to grow across various industries as organizations recognize the value of data-driven decision-making and seek to gain a competitive edge.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/business
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
Registration Now! CELT 2024 Symposium April 12th
Registration is open for the CELT 2024 Teaching and Learning Symposium. The topic this year is Innovative Pedagogy and will be held on Friday, April 12th. The deadline to register is April 4, 2024.
Come see breakout sessions from faculty throughout campus focusing on topics such as generative AI, student engagement, simulations, inclusive teaching and more! Check out www.stonybrook.edu/celtsymposium for more information about our sessions and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Marsha Lovett.
https://forms.gle/Msae2SUwe9deD27V7
Ecology & Evolution Seminar
Life Sci 038, In Person only, 2:30 pm Wed, 03/20/2024, “ Two million years of biotic interactions and phenotypic evolution: an integrated view from the New Zealand Pleistocene record”.Lee Hsiang Liow, a professor at the Natural History Museum of Oslo and Co-PI at the Centre for Planetary Habitability, is a macroevolutionary biologist and paleobiologist. Host: Tara Smiley
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/_events/
School of Health Professions Spring 2024 Lecture: Unlocking the Mysteries of AI
Join us for the next lectures in our Spring 2024 series by applied health informatics faculty members Rajiv Lajmi, MBA, MS, PMP, and Hants Williams, PhD, RN.
“Unlocking the Mysteries of AI: From Theory to Practical Understanding”
Part 1: Tuesday, March 26th, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
HSC, L2, Lecture Hall 2
Part 2: Tuesday, April 2nd, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
HSC, L2, Medical Information Learning Center Room 500
Provost’s Spotlight Talks: A Showcase of Outstanding Scholars: Provost | 2017 Nobel Laureate
Barry Barish | 2017 Nobel Laureate
Inaugural President’s Distinguished Endowed Chair In Physics, Stony Brook University
Gravitational Waves: Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Universe
In this lecture, Barish will give an overview of the discoveries and puzzles associated with gravitational waves, and talk about the future possibilities of this energy.
Free and open to the public. Reception to follow.
For more information on these speakers and other upcoming talks, visit bit.ly/3wC1tFE
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/provost/lectures/provost_spotlight_talks.php#/spring%202024
“The Choice to Become a Japanese Diplomat” by Natsuko Oku
Monday, March 25, 2024, 2:30PM at Wang Center Lecture Hall 2, The Japan Center Lecture Series: Ms. Oku is a Japanese diplomat working at the Consulate-General of Japan in NY. She will discuss why she decided to become a diplomat, what she studied when she was a college student, and what exactly she is doing now in NY. She will share her unique experience as a Korean-speaking Japanese diplomat. We hope her experience will be helpful to you as you consider your future international career path.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/japan/_pdf/Lecture2024.pdf
Neurobiology & Behavior Seminar
On Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 12:00 noon in Life Sciences Bldg – Room 038, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a seminar entitled: “Unravelling the Neural Basis for Expert Sound Perception”, Speaker is Dr. Melissa L. Caras, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland.
Host: Arianna Maffei
AI in DEIA: Thinking Beyond Bias with Dr. Matthew Salzano
University Libraries Present: Scholars and journalists address AI bias by reassuring it’s “just math,” advocating for diverse data scientists and less biased models. Dr. Salzano’s research counters this, urging to confront underlying sociotechnical systems fostering bias. He discusses technoliberalism, technochauvinism, and offers pre-, low-, and no-tech practices for DEIA and AI. 3/20, 1pm-2pm, Melville Library Special Collections Seminar Room E2340. Register via link.
The Hallucination of the Big Language Model: A New “Platonic Cave”?
Dr. Yimin Zhao, Visiting Scholar at Stony Brook University Libraries, will present “The Hallucination of the Big Language Model: A New ‘Platonic Cave’?” Zhao, a research librarian at Yunnan Normal University, specializes in information organization, services, and AI. With over 90 papers and 20 books, he’s led projects funded by entities like the National Social Science Fund and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. 3/21, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Melville Library Special Collections Seminar Room E2340.
Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Hybrid Grand Rounds
Tues., March 19, 2024, 11-12 pm. “Catatonia: Exploring Risk Factors & Morbidity – Lessons Learned from the Delirium & Catatonia Prospective Cohort Study”, with guest speaker, Jo-Ellen Wilson, MD, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
This hybrid presentation will be held in the HSC, Level 2, Lecture Hall 4 and via Zoom at:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/92676650389?pwd=THd0cThyeHNpbEtyR3VaT3FGSlk2dz09
Meeting ID:
Grand Rounds: Discussions on Migrant Healthcare
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics invites you to a Grand Rounds by Caitlyn Tabor, JD, MBE titled “Bridging Borders: Discussions on Migrant Healthcare”. The Grand Rounds will be held via Zoom on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 4:30pm- 6:00pm. Please see link for more details and to RSVP or e-mail bioethics@stonybrookmedicine.edu
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/events/#2024
Grand Rounds: Advancing Health Equity: Why Narratives Matter
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics invites you to a Grand Rounds by Maria Basile, MD, MBA titled “Advancing Health Equity: Why Narratives Matter”. The Grand Rounds will be held via Zoom on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 4:30pm- 6:00pm. Please see link for more details and to RSVP or e-mail bioethics@stonybrookmedicine.edu
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/events/#2024
Department of Biomedical Informatics Grand Rounds: March 20th 2024
Title: System Level Understanding of the Disease with Atomic Details
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Zoom (see flyer for details)
Guest Speaker: Dima Kozakov PhD. Applied Mathematics & Statistics
https://bmi.stonybrookmedicine.edu/sites/default/files/DimaKozakov_0320224.pdf
Guest Lecture–Book Talk by Robert P. Crease
Guest Lecture–Book Talk by Robert P. Crease
Title: “The Leak: Politics, Activists, and Loss of Trust at Brookhaven National Laboratory”
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 5:00 pm
Simons Center Lecture Hall 102
Reception at 4:30 pm, Simons Center Lobby
https://scgp.stonybrook.edu/archives/43059
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series
Please join us Monday March 25, 2024 for a seminar entitled “Phenotypic and functional heterogeneity in tissue-resident memory T cells” with Tessa Bergsbaken, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine; Rutgers Health New Jersey Medical School
Date/Time: Monday, March 25, 12:00 PM
Location: Life Sciences Building, Room 038
Host: Dr. Brian Sheridan
School of Nursing Virtual Research Seminar Series – Research Data Management Resources at SBU
Please join us for our next event in the Spring 2024 Research Seminar Series titled, “Data Management Resources at SBU” presented by David Cyrille (DoIT Asst. VP/Chief Research Information Officer); Jessica Koos (Interim Head of Health Sciences Library); Kai Sherman (Interim Asst. Director Office of Proposal Development); Abdool Samad (Senior IRB Administrator); Sabrina Cerezo (Asst. Director for Grants).
Event: Tuesday, March 19th via Zoom Webinar @ 12pm – 1pm.
SBU Addiction Research Symposium
The Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of the Provost, and Stony Brook Health Sciences are pleased to host:
SBU ADDICTION RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Friday, April 5, 2024
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Stony Brook University
Charles B. Wang Center Theater
Join researchers from across Stony Brook University for a day of scientific exchange and partnership building around addiction research.
Contact OPD_OVPR@stonybrook.edu with any questions.
Learn more and register at the link below:
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/proposal-development/workshops/Addiction_Research_Symposium.php
Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) Seed Grant Networking Event
The Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to host:
Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) Seed Grant Networking Event
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
4 to 6 pm
Hilton Garden Inn, Stony Brook
Researchers from across SBU are invited to attend this networking event in preparation of the next NSF MRSEC solicitation announcement. Learn more about this and the correlating seed grant program at the link below.
Contact OPD_OVPR@stonybrook.edu with any questions
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/proposal-development/workshops/MRSEC%20Networking%20Event.php
06. Research (Studies, Testing, etc…)
Centre ValBio Data Crucible Faculty Research Award Informational Session
The Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments (ICTE) is excited to announce a series of seed grants for work with data collected at Centre ValBio in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. All SBU faculty are eligible to apply for up to $15,000 of seed funds, which may be used for graduate student & postdoctoral salaries. For details on the application, the available datasets, & timelines, ICTE will be holding an info session at 10-11:30AM on April 1st in Wang Center Lecture Hall 1.
New Research Monitor Role
The Office of Research Compliance has hired a Research Monitor, Stephanie Roncone. She will be conducting pre-study evaluations, study monitoring, study close-outs, for-cause audits, and other tasks. The goal is to work collaboratively with study teams and communicate findings that lead to improved clinical research. Following the monitoring, a report is sent to the Principal Investigator outlining the results of the audit. For more information, contact Stephanie.Roncone@stonybrook.edu
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/research-compliance/
07. Charitable/Fundraisers (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc…)
Long Island Boots and Bands Kick for a Cure
Saddle Up and Join Us at Kick for a Cure!
Line dancers will be hitting the floor to raise funds for the Stony Brook Cancer Center, on Sunday, April 7, 3-9 pm, at 89 North in Patchogue. There will be live musical performances by Yankee Rebel, South Bound and DJ Jim Salty and 2-line dance lessons with Jody and Harold.
Admission is $25 pp and includes: food by Satelite Pizza and Catering, dessert, raffles, and a cash bar.
http://www.cancer.stonybrookmedicine.edu/kick2024
Stony Brook Child Care – Spring Plant Sale
Please place plant order by Friday April 12th, payment via check only. Plant pick up date is Tuesday May 7th.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/childcare/_pdf/plant-sale-spring-2024.pdf
Stony Brook Home Gala
SB HOME, Renaissance SOM’s student-run free clinic, is thrilled to extend our warmest invitation to our Annual Spring Gala on April 11, 2024 at The Waterview at the Port Jefferson Country Club. Mark your calendars and join us for a great night filled with food, entertainment, and raffles – all in support of the clinic and our many, many wonderful volunteers!
https://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=105562
Join Seawolves in Service Week from March 25th-29th!
The Center for Service Learning and Community Service will host Seawolves in Service Week for students, faculty, and staff. Get involved in the community and make an impact! Join us for events including the Volunteer Fair, Health Hub, and more. Log into GivePulse using your NetID to register.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/communityservice/events/events.php
08. Culture And Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc…)
Lecture| Capturing History: The Stories Within John W. Winkler’s Chinatown Etchings By A. Rex Rivolo
Lecture| Capturing History: The Stories Within John W. Winkler’s Chinatown Etchings
By A. Rex Rivolo
Thursday, March 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wang Center Theatre
Free Admission
Dr. A. Rex Rivolo will discuss John W. Winkler’s etchings, immersing you in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown from 1916 to 1923. Dr. Rivolo will also discuss printmaking in general, from the intricate realms of engraving, etching, and drypoint to the vibrant techniques of lithography, serigraphy, and woodcut
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/events/index.php
Film Screening| 5 Centimeters per Second
Film| 5 Centimeters per Second
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Wang Center Theatre
(2007 | 63 minutes | Animation | Directed by Makoto Shinkai)
Admission: $5 (General/Students/Seniors)
Told in three parts, the relationship of close friends Tōno Takaki and Shinohara Akari is tested when Akari moves to another city. They stay in contact but struggle to convey their true feelings for one another.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/events/index.php
Special Event| Celebrating 10 Years of Multilingual and Intercultural Excellence
Celebrating 10 Years of Multilingual and Intercultural Excellence
Wednesday, April 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Wang Center| East Hall
Join us as we proudly present a special event celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Center for Multilingual and Intercultural Communication (MIC) at SBU, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Patricia Duff, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia, and Qin Han, Adjunct Professor in the Art Department at SBU.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/events/index.php
Guided Gallery Tour| John W. Winkler: The Chinatown Etchings By A. Rex Rivolo
John W. Winkler: The Chinatown Etchings By A. Rex Rivolo
Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, April 17, & May 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Wang Center Skylight Gallery
Hosted by the exhibition curator, A. Rex Rivolo, this tour will offer invaluable insights into the print techniques, themes, and cultural context present in John W. Winkler’s Chinatown etchings. You will be free to ask questions, engage in meaningful discussions, and gain a unique perspective on contemporary etching and printing.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/events/index.php
Zuccaire Gallery Presents: Poor Housekeeping: MFA Thesis Exhibition 2024
Poor Housekeeping: MFA Thesis Exhibition 2024
March 11 – April 13, 2024
The MFA Thesis Exhibition 2024 presents work by Stony Brook University’s graduating Master of Fine Arts students: Sarah Allam, Emma Fiona Jones, Sehee Kim, Katie X (Xiaohui Wang), Josie Williams, Emily Yen, and Diana Mulan Zhu.
https://zuccairegallery.stonybrook.edu/exhibitions/mfa_2024.php
Artist Talks & Reception, Poor Housekeeping: MFA Thesis Exhibition 2024
Join the Zuccaire Gallery for two artist talks and the opening reception of Poor Housekeeping: MFA Thesis Exhibition 2024. The MFA Thesis Exhibition 2024 presents work by Stony Brook University’s graduating Master of Fine Arts students.
Reception: Thursday, March 28, 5-6:30pm, following Artist Talk at 4pm
Artist Talks: Wednesday, March 20, 4pm &Thursday March 28, 4pm
Each talk features 3-4 graduate student artists speaking for 10 minutes each about their work on view.
https://zuccairegallery.stonybrook.edu/exhibitions/mfa_2024.php
Zuccaire Gallery Presents: An Afternoon of Art with the Long Island Museum
Long Island Museum x Zuccaire Gallery: An Afternoon of Art
Wednesday, April 3 from 12pm-3pm
The Staller Center’s Zuccaire Gallery announces an afternoon at the Zuccaire Gallery and the Long Island Museum. Spend the afternoon at two of Stony Brook’s most beloved institutions! Visit Stony Brook University’s Zuccaire Gallery to view Poor Housekeeping: MFA Thesis Exhibition 2024, before heading down the road to the Long Island Museum’s Art Museum.
FREE Shuttle Bus, Free admission
https://zuccairegallery.stonybrook.edu/events/Zuccaire%20X%20LIM.php
Crip Camp Film Screening and Panel Discussion
April 16, 2024, 5:30 – 9:00 pm EST
MART Auditorium and Atrium, Stony Brook University Hospital (also hosted virtually)
Free Admission & Light Refreshments Served
https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FRTneEjrBByAbY
10. Food Related (strawberry fest, etc…)
SBU Eats Carved Sandwiches Pop-up at SAC Food Court
Try something new for lunch and enjoy a limited-time pop-up of Carved Sandwiches on Wednesday, March 20 beginning at noon at SAC Food Court. Choose a delicious Hoisin Flank Steak with Shiitake Mushrooms on Focaccia Bread or Carved Turkey Rachel (Roasted Turkey Breast, Russian Dressing, Swiss Cheese, and Creamy Coleslaw on Focaccia).
https://www.stonybrook.edu/sbueats
11. Summer Camps and Children’s Program
Science and Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
The Department of Anesthesiology will be organizing the 20th Annual Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS) in July 2024. This summer program for high school and undergraduate students runs for 3 weeks (July 8 to 26) and consists of lectures, experts’ views, video workshops and hands on workshops. Register early, as seats are limited. Program details, photos, students and parents’ comments, video excerpts and application material can be found at SARAS website.