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.
Completing your Annual Disclosure Profile in myResearch COI
Are you a faculty or staff member required to submit an Annual Disclosure Profile under SBU’s Disclosure of External Interests and Commitments Policy? Join us for a workshop discussing what types of activities and relationships need to be reported. September 11, 2025 at 12:30 pm. Click the link below to register!
https://cvent.me/NzzLDM
SBUHR Healthier U: Couch to 5K Kick-Off
Get ready to rise from the couch — the Couch to 5K begins Wed 9/17 – Zoom @4 PM; Lace Up @5 PM. Open to all faculty & staff, this 6-week training program is designed to gradually prepare you to participate in the Wolfie Dash — our FREE 5K walk/run on campus 10/26. Whether you’re a beginner or getting back into a routine, the goal is to feel comfortable running — or walking — a 5k with confidence and a whole lot of seawolf spirit. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to transform your fitness!
https://www.stonybrook.edu/healthieru/the-couch/
OEE’s Monthly Coffee with Coordinators
Join us each month for an informal gathering of Assessment Coordinators to connect, share ideas, and discuss the highs and lows of program-level assessment. These sessions are designed to spark meaningful conversations, showcase practical strategies, and support your efforts to strengthen student learning. Hosted on Sept. 10, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5 in the OEE Conference Room, N3070 Melville Library from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Register at the link below. Come for the coffee, stay for the collaboration!
https://forms.gle/CEiWFGjjLEtJHfZc8
Fall 2025: Children’s Italian Language Program, Ages 3-12
The Center for Italian Studies continues its partnership with Per Tutti Italian Language & Cultural Center in St. James to offer Italian classes for children, ages 3-12. All classes are taught by SBU MAT alumna and NYSED-certified teacher Catrina Percontino and held at Per Tutti’s new, age-appropriate facility, complete with indoor & outdoor play areas. 10-week Fall program begins September 8, $250 per child.
For more information, contact 631-632-7444 or ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/italian_studies/classes/childrens-classes.php
OEE’s Assessment Symposium: Mapping Our Future – October 30, 2025
Join OEE for its 4th Annual Assessment Symposium: Mapping Our Future. Buckle up for part two with Zach Justus, PhD, as he charts bold routes to ask, “Are students learning what we think we’re teaching?” Then, navigate to the Student Assessment Council panel discussion to uncover insights on student AI usage and skill development. Our final stop includes a hands-on curriculum mapping session co-facilitated by Catherine Scott to plot your program’s true destination. Register by 10/15.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oee/recognition/Events_Assessment_Symposium25.php
Holiday Science Camp – Grades 5-7
Fun, hands-on science programs for students in Grades 5-7 during school holidays. The October 2, November 11, February 19 and April 9 sessions are Solar System, Marine Biology, Sound and Outdoors.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/istem/students/grades_5-12/ms_academic/holiday_science_camp.php
NB&B Seminar
On Thursday, September 11 2025 @ 12:00 noon in LSB – Room 038, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a Seminar entitled: “Neuroplasticity Supporting Parenthood”. Speaker is Dr. Dayu Lin, from New York University.
Faculty Host: Dr. Prerana Shrestha
Interested in Being a Faculty/Staff Advisor for our Clubs
Are you looking for a new way to get involved on campus? Do you love working with students/student groups? Student Engagement and Activities is looking for individuals to serve as advisors to provide support to our 350+ recognized student organizations! If you are interested in learning more and possibly joining our list of potential advisors please review and complete the form below at your earliest convenience:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW2txhfUNchRBJLzEqHsbGeoRrpT1kDhHi
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW2txhfUNchRBJLzEqHsbGeoRrpT1kDhHi
Artist Panel Discussion & Reception at the Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery
Join us at the Zuccaire Gallery for an artist panel discussion and reception on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 4:30pm. The discussion will be led by panelists Danielle Emerson, Anna Tsouhlarakis, and Tecumseh Ceaser, and will be moderated by Jeremy Dennis.
https://zuccairegallery.stonybrook.edu/
Art Crawl
Art Crawl (self-guided): Friday, September 26, 2-5pm
Stop by any campus-wide art venue on your own schedule! Guided tours offered at specific times at select venues. Participating galleries: Charles B. Wang Center, Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, Melville Library: Special Collections and Central Reading Room, Simons Center Gallery, Algonquian Library, and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Visit the SBU Art Crawl webpage for more information.
https://calendar.stonybrook.edu/site/zuccaire/event/art-crawl-7/
Classroom Technology
Interested in hearing about technology in the classroom? View and read our August 2025 entry in our Classroom Technology update log! Visit the Classroom Technology & Support Solutions site and from “quick links” at the right of the page, click “Classroom Technology Updates Newsletter”.
https://it.stonybrook.edu/services/classtech
Register for CELT’s Online Teaching Course (OTC) Fall 2025
Register for the Accelerated Online Teaching Course held from September 17th-October 5th. This training is an introduction to teaching online and designed to give you the experience of an online student while learning about evidence based strategies for effective and engaging online learning environments. Each training is facilitated by a member of the CELT team and is held in Brightspace. Please note: This version moves at a quicker pace over 2 1/2 weeks. Register by September 12th.
https://forms.gle/QLLwwt6CBBEndP9H6
Stony Brook University Launches CLEAR-IP to Advance Industry Partnerships in Research
SBU has announced the launch of its new Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, an innovative and flexible approach to licensing intellectual property (IP) developed through applied research partnerships with industry. CLEAR-IP gives industry partners 3 distinct licensing pathways to access intellectual property developed through applied research at SBU: Non-Exclusive Royalty-Free (NERF), Exclusive, and Traditional. See website for more information.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/osp-ogm/contracts_negotiation/clear-ip
Join the Virtual Target Fitness Weight Management Group
Are you ready to lose weight – permanently? Join the Target Fitness Weight Management Program. Our nutrition expert will provide you with, a sustainable, customized nutrition program you can follow for life with an introduction to stress reduction, mindful eating and behavioral change techniques.
This 10 week program, starting Sept. 16, is held virtually every Tuesday,5:30pm to 6:30pm.
This is a fee based program, please email nutrition@stonybrookmedicine.edu for more information.
https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ivn1FDY8ZEeEUB
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
New Supplier Request Form Reminder
As a reminder, use of the New Supplier Request Form is MANDATORY for New Supplier Requests. Exceptions, which will still be done by email to procurement_vendorfile@stonybrook.edu, are outlined below:
– The form is not to be used to request Individuals (Independent Contractors) to be added to WolfMart.
– The form is not to be used to request changes to existing Suppliers.
Institutional Biosafety Committee Meetings
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at Stony Brook University is inviting the community to attend its monthly meetings. This committee reviews and provides oversight for research that uses recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules. These types of studies can include vaccine trials and cancer research. If you are interested, please contact Erin Augello at erin.augello@stonybrook.edu or 631-632-1724.
Pattern, Process, and Prediction in Community Ecology: Insights from Theory and Models
Life Sci 038, In Person only, 2:15 pm Wed, 09/17/2025, “Pattern, Process, and Prediction in Community Ecology: Insights from Theory and Models.” Rafael D’Andrea, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, studies how species interactions generate patterns in complex ecosystems, with a focus on the mechanisms that enable coexistence in highly diverse communities. His research combines mathematical models and computer simulations. Host: Josh Rest
Uncovering Bias in Library Resources
University Libraries Presents: Think information is neutral? From search algorithms to subject headings, bias is everywhere. In this workshop, librarian Caterina Reed will help you spot bias in the catalog and become a more critical researcher. Tuesday, September 9th 1-2:00PM Online RSVP via link
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/uncovering-bias-in-library-resources/
Exploring the Libraries’ Databases
University Libraries Presents: What is a research database, anyway? How can you use them to discover what interests you? In this fun and pressure-free workshop, librarian Christine Fena will help you learn about databases, how you can access them, and explore some of the hundreds of subscription databases offered by SBU Libraries on any topic you can imagine. Wednesday, September 10th 12:30-1:30PM Online RSVP via link
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/exploring-the-libraries-databases-6/
Data Stacks: Choosing Your Data Analysis Language, Python or R? (Beginner-Intermediate)
University Libraries Presents: We’ll explore the philosophies behind Python and R, their communities, and their design approaches, as well as practical differences like libraries available in one but not the other, typical workflows, and disciplinary preferences. Led by Ahmad Pratama, SBU Libraries’ Data Literacies Lead, this Data Stacks session goes beyond syntax. You’ll see side-by-side examples of importing, cleaning, and analyzing data. Friday, September 12th 10-11AM Online RSVP via link
Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series
Please join us TODAY Monday, September 8th at 12:00 pm, for a seminar entitled “High throughput genetic approaches to viral physiology and the innate immune response” by Alistair Russell, PhD, Associate Professor, University of California, San Diego, School of Biological Sciences, Dept. of Molecular Biology.
Date/Time: Monday, September 8, 2025, 12:00 pm
Location: Life Sciences, Room 038
Host: Dr. Ketaki Ganti
https://biology.ucsd.edu/research/faculty/arussell
Health Tech Fair
University Libraries Presents: This half-day fair offers opportunities to explore point-of-care tools currently available through the library. We will have representatives from EBSCO Health, Elsevier, Covidence, McGraw-Hill, VisualDx, Wolters Kluwer, and more! There will be raffles, giveaways, and popcorn! Tuesday, September 16th 11-2PM Health Sciences Library Entrance
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/health-tech-fair-3/
You’re Invited to the 2025 SBU Vendor Community Fair!
Stony Brook’s annual Vendor Community Fair is back and better than ever! Join us Thursday, September 25th, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Island Federal Credit Arena. This is a free event where you can connect with over 50 vendors, including MWBE-SDVOB companies and other local businesses that will be showcasing their products and services. Enjoy refreshments and giveaways and get inspired! Don’t miss this chance to build relationships and explore new opportunities. See details and register below.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/procurement/suppliers/vendor_fair2025.php
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, November 17, 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
Virtual Coffee Break with a Concur Subject Matter Expert – Join Us!
Grab a cup of coffee and join subject matter experts from the Procurement, Travel & Card Programs Office for a virtual coffee break. Sessions will offer demos, training, time to ‘ask the experts’ and lots of Concur information. Zoom sessions will be held on the second Tuesday of each month, from 10am-11am (see link below for your calendar).
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/95159832884?pwd=ne90Tic0iFt2vcFg1piqMJhHKmVbsw.1
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar, Thursday, September 11
You are invited to a seminar entitled Lipid control of receptor tyrosine kinase assembly and function with Francisco Barrera, University of Tennessee.
Day/Time: Thursday, September 11th @ 4:00 pm
Location: Life Sciences Room 038
Host: Erwin London
CELT Accessibility Workshop: Microsoft PPT
Date/Time: Monday, Sept. 15, 12 PM
Location: ESS 081
Discover how to make your presentations more inclusive and user-friendly in this interactive, hands-on session. We’ll explore key design strategies that ensure your slides are readable, navigable, and accessible to everyone. You’ll learn how to add meaningful alt text to images, structure slides using clear headers, and leverage Microsoft’s Accessibility Assistant to enhance usability. Seats are limited. Register Now!
https://forms.gle/AqFSxQ23D7tqjqMr5
CELT Accessibility Basics: How to Create Inclusive and Accessible Courses
Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 12 PM – 1 PM
Let’s discuss the upcoming Title II changes and how they are designed to create a more accessible learning environment for everyone. We’ll address key areas to prioritize and best practices for creating accessible content in your courses. Register for this Zoom session!
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/sWL7N93DTFiEOCS4BGxHZA
CELT VR Office Hour: Explore, Experiment, and Engage
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2 PM- 3 PM
Location: Faculty Commons
Ready to reimagine your teaching with virtual reality? Join us for the CELT VR Office Hour—a hands-on, conversational session where you’ll explore the Meta Quest 3 headset, brainstorm with colleagues, and dive into how immersive tech can enhance your own courses. No slides, no lectures—just guided exploration, small-group discussion, and expert support from the CELT VR team.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczSZL-UfUWJph0QV_pj1zcERh4WbpY_PRILitL6N10_8dWvQ/viewform
CELT Generative AI Boot Camp: How Can AI Make Your Life as a Professor Easier?
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11AM-12PM
Join us for a Zoom bootcamp on how to use AI to enhance your teaching and courses. This event will demonstrate how ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, 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, instructional videos, and more.
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/ba3Wq0isQsKt5F9lv3huIw#/registration
Environmental Health & Safety Training Now In Brightspace
All EH&S safety training has been moved to Brightspace. To access required EH&S training:
– Log in to Brightspace using your NetID and password
– View courses you’re enrolled in on the homepage under “My Courses”
– Search for EH&S training courses under the “Discover” tab with the course code, course name, or EH&S
– View the EH&S Training Courses List and Descriptions on the EH&S website
For questions about required training, contact EH&S at 631-632-6410. For technical support, contact DoIT.
https://ehs.stonybrook.edu/training
Be Inspired and Share Your Story. Volunteers wanted for the Third Annual Human Library Event!
The Human Library at Stony Brook University is an in-person event designed to challenge stereotypes and prejudice through open dialogue with real people. We’re looking for Human Books to be a part of the Human Library event on Wednesday, November 19th, 12-3 pm and 4-7 pm. As a Book you would be sharing your own experiences to help challenge prejudice, misconceptions and stereotypes. Please apply to be a Book, nominate someone, or volunteer below by Friday, October 17th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXiHX8MlIcXNJzQ71xCzSPKkT6_WFeT3nK8fP9pd9W7zkSaw/viewform
Discover Your Future in Student Affairs: Careers in Student Affairs Conference at Stony Brook University
Ready to explore a dynamic career in higher education? Join us for the free Careers in Student Affairs Conference on Friday, October 3! This event is for undergraduate and graduate students and new professionals. Get valuable insights, practical advice, and networking opportunities to launch your career. We’ll provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Register here: https://forms.gle/AobrVMNnPAAiGzi77 to secure your spot and start your journey in the impactful field of student affairs.
School of Nursing Research Seminar Series – The Exploration of Breast Cancer Treatment Disparity – Past Findings and Future Directions
Please join us as we kick off our first Research Seminar Series event of the academic year when we welcome University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Distinguished Service Professor Margaret Rosenzweig, PhD, CRNP-C, AOCNP, FAAN. Her presentation will focus on “The Exploration of Breast Cancer Treatment Disparity – Past Findings and Future Directions.” This 1-hour seminar will take place on Tuesday, September 16th @ 12pm via Zoom Webinar.
Are you a researcher at SBU looking for guidance what how export controls are or how they could apply to your work?
Come join the Office of Research Security (ORS) for a brief 30 minute overview of export controls requirements within an academic setting. Relevant for faculty, PhD students, and Postdocs. An optional 15 minute Q&A session will follow. Click the link below to register!
Are you an SBU administrator who has questions about what export controls are or how they impact our research operations?
Come join the Office of Research Security (ORS) for a brief 30 minute overview of export controls requirements within an academic setting. Relevant for those working in administrative offices (e.g., IPP, Procurement, etc.). An optional 15 minute Q&A session will follow. Click the link below to register!
SBU HR Healthier U: Mindfulness Meditation Series
Healthier U invites Faculty/Staff to join them for their VIRTUAL Fall Mindfulness Meditation Series! Join Healthier U over Zoom as we kick off our fall Mindfulness Meditation Series for faculty and staff. Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, this series provides a welcoming space to deepen your connection to the present moment, embrace self-care, and foster inner peace throughout the season.
Register for as many sessions as you’d like!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFahTEN2OLrjVq3Oobkzn-XJZfmtWADoErOukEw6BP3CEdUA/viewform
SBUHR Healthier U: Nature For Wellness Series (In-Person)
Plant Natives by the Life Sciences (In-Person): Monday, September 22, from 3 pm to 4 pm – This is a hands-on in-person workshop so get ready to dig in the dirt as Healthier U and campus horticulturist Sean Halliewell plant native species around the Life Sciences building. Meet at Life Sciences Building Patio (side closest to the tunnel)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIwhqUEVM0iY-3XIobX6g1SDsDEKyfMsG8IF9PAF9ebcT1Rw/viewform
Grand Rounds- The Fluff of Medicine: The Intangibles that Make the Difference
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics invites you to a Grand Rounds by Dr. Salvatore Mangione titled “The Fluff of Medicine: The Intangibles that Make the Difference”. The Grand Rounds will be held via Zoom on Thursday, September 25, 2025 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/#2025
CELT Neuroinclusive Teaching Learning Community Fall 2025 Cohort
Complete the form linked below if you’re interested in being a participant in the Fall 2025 cohort of our Neuroinclusive Teaching Learning Community. There will be three meetings: Thursdays from 1-2:30pm on 10/2, 10/9, and 10/16. You will work with facilitators and other participants to discuss classroom scenarios and work on selected course components in order to empower and support all students. Meetings will be in-person. Email celt@stonybrook.edu with any questions.
https://forms.gle/887mBvvMvjWjUVdw8
The Weight We Carry: Motherhood, Mental Load & Modern Work: A virtual fireside chat with Paige Connell & Alum Stephanie Giunta
Join us for a candid Virtual Fireside Chat with social influencer Paige Connell as she unpacks The Weight We Carry – an intimate conversation about the invisible mental load of motherhood, the pressures of modern work, and how women are navigating it all.
Paige is a working mother of 4 and an advocate on mental load, affordable childcare, and paid family leave. Alumna Stephanie Giunta will join her.
Learn more: https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/V2DFsT0TSOWhatR0SxXm1g#/registration
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/V2DFsT0TSOWhatR0SxXm1g#/registration
Faculty & Staff Tennis – with the Stony Brook Women’s Tennis Team – Wednesday, September 10th
The Stony Brook Women’s Tennis Team will be organizing free tennis events for university and hospital faculty and staff. These events will be held 5-6pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays this Fall semester as weather allows. We are looking forward to connecting and see you on the courts!
Sign-up link for 09/10: https://forms.gle/oQRe9CCaqeLN8ZXN7
