01. Campus-Wide Administrative Announcements(dept moves/closes, employee info)
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. At Stony Brook University, we are committed to fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. EthicsPoint is a trusted, third-party reporting system that allows you to report suspected fraud, misuse of resources and other ethical concerns anonymously and securely. Even small concerns can make a big difference. Visit stonybrook.edu/audit to learn more. https://t.e2ma.net/click/8m1rkp/g587a9y/koeo7od We currently have 324 students with Federal Work-Study (FWS) funding who are actively seeking on-campus employment opportunities. Please create a posting on Handshake [https://stonybrook.joinhandshake.com/login] OR add your name here: https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGWrDGVddEanSRM and we’ll assist you with the process. https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGWrDGVddEanSRM 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: Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive security updates, posing a risk to the campus network. All university-owned computers must be upgraded to Windows 11 or replaced with supported hardware before the deadline.Campus Lactation Rooms
EthicsPoint
Opportunity to Hire Students with Federal Work-Study Funding – No Cost to Departmental Budgets
These positions come at NO COST to your departmental budget and provide you with the benefit of having additional student support in your office.New Supplier Request Form Reminder
– 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.Windows 10 End of Life – Upgrade Required
Need help? Contact your local IT support or the Service Desk at (631) 632-9800 / service.stonybrook.edu
02. Workshops/Training
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 Register for the Fall Online Teaching Course held from October 20th- November 23rd. 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. Register by October 10th. https://forms.gle/h3xNeDjhQWAfVxLo8 LISVH – Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program Stepping into leadership is one thing—stepping up to lead your former peers is another. This course equips new supervisors with practical strategies to navigate one of the most delicate transitions in professional growth. In this course, participants will explore how to set healthy boundaries, maintain trust in shifting dynamics, and defuse resistance with empathy and strength. https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9prAGGFcERJQBdY If yes, come join the Office of Research Security on Tuesday, Oct. 14th at 1:00 pm for a brief 30 minute overview of the export controls requirements for shipping items from SBU to international destinations. An optional 15 minute Q&A session will follow. Click the link below to register! If yes, come join the Office of Research Security on Thursday, Oct. 16th at 1:00 pm for a brief 30 minute overview of what faculty should know about international research collaborations with higher risk factors. An optional 15 minute Q&A session will follow. Click the link below to register! University Libraries Presents: Conquer Your Research Journey: Mastering Scientific Literature & Identifying Research Resources, a collaborative workshop hosted by URECA, the Career Center, and University Libraries. Whether you’re new to research or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will help you navigate scientific literature, effectively read research papers, identify key areas of focus, & confidently tackle your academic research journey. Oct. 8 12:30PM Melville Library, CRR, Lab A University Libraries Presents: There are incredible sources of historical newspapers online just waiting to bring the past to life. This workshop from faculty librarian Chris Kretz will teach you how to use them. Whether you’re researching local history, cultural trends, or major world events, you’ll gain practical tools for finding and interpreting original news sources. Thursday, October 9th 2-3PM Online Register via link https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/eD9LlB_6R7O8Sg4qRH2ZMQ#/registration Earn your master’s degree in as little as one calendar year from a top-ranked US graduate program! Take courses with experts in environmental politics and policy while getting ahead with an internship. Click the link below to register for our virtual information session to learn more about building your career in government! https://graduateadmissions.stonybrook.edu/register/?id=8e09eb45-9143-49a3-9e4e-57efe89d2590 University Libraries Presents: Before you can analyze, you need the right data, and how you design your survey makes all the difference. Led by Ahmad Pratama, SBU Libraries Data Literacies Lead, you’ll learn to build dynamic Qualtrics surveys using logic branching for tailored question paths, embedded data for richer context, and piped text to personalize content and more. We’ll focus on survey design techniques that produce cleaner, more actionable data. Oct 9th 10-11AM Online Register via link https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/MAO3kL9vT7-bIfJvNnbluQ 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 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 University Libraries Presents: Are you required to use MLA citation for your research paper assignment? Join librarian Christine Fena to learn about 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!. Wednesday, October 15th 12:30-1:45pm Online Register via link https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/85qfTbFARR66ee44eSPd8Q#/registration On Tuesday, October 28th, the Procurement, Travel & Card Programs Office will be hosting a Traveling Lab that will focus on Concur. Whether you’re new to the system or just need a quick refresh, this training session is for all Concur users and approvers. We’ll cover all the essentials to help you manage your expenses and travel requests with confidence. Light snacks will be provided, and we encourage anyone who uses Concur, or plans to travel soon, to sign up via the link below. https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/travel-and-expense/news.php Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 12:30 -1:30 PM https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfImMBHJAShm4uyXtiiZwy3pagl83nTGTwX6e-MSceDjKjdCQ/viewform Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 6-7:30 PM via Zoom https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/PyoJOARhQ3ibBe0h8N3pBQ#/registration Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 12:30 – 1:30 PM https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/lbTtoWT0TQaLUMJY8Luq_w Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10 – 11 AM https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/IpOu-njlT26XdsAGPKbNfA Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12 -1 PM https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/BXaOOYtQS0GcMflvykGEJQ#/registration The College Teaching Seminars are interactive sessions on topics in college teaching. Register with the linked Google Form, an invite will be sent soon after. See the CELT Events page for full descriptions. Series continues in the Spring.OEE’s Assessment Symposium: Mapping Our Future – October 30, 2025
Register for CELT’s Online Teaching Course (OTC) Fall 2025
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 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.orgSBUHR Wolfpack Learning: Building Respect: Leading Former Peers with Purpose
This is a space limited training; first come, first served. QUESTIONS? Email wolfpacklearning@stonybrook.eduDo you ever need to transfer research items to foreign countries?
Are you involved in any international activities – collaborations, shipments, visitors, travel?
Conquer your Research Journey: Mastering Scientific Literature
Unlocking the Power of Historical Newspaper Databases
MA Public Policy Information Session
Data Stacks: Smarter Data Collection with Qualtrics (Beginner)
Virtual Coffee Break with a Concur Subject Matter Expert – Join Us!
WolfMart Live Training Via Zoom
MLA Citation
Traveling Labs from the Procurement, Travel & Card Programs Office
CELT Accessibility Workshop: Microsoft Word
Location: Lab B, Melville Library
Learn how to create inclusive and accessible documents using Microsoft Word. This hands-on workshop covers essential tools and best practices for making content readable and navigable for everyone. Topics include using styles, adding alt text to images, and using Microsoft’s Accessibility Assistant. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one document they’d like to make accessible. Seats are limited.Dr. Tracey Walters’ Holistic Pedagogy Series: Scrapping DEI, Now What? (with Dr. Jarvis Watson)
Speaker: Dr. Jarvis M. Watson
As higher education moves away from traditional DEI frameworks, many faculty are left asking: what comes next? Together, we’ll build on what works, amplify the voices and experiences of all learners, and co-create strategies that center belonging, equity, and student successCELT Workshop: Cultivating a Reflective Teaching Practice with Course Evaluation Data
This workshop introduces a reflective, data-informed approach to teaching improvement. Using real feedback from students and faculty, we will explore current views on course evaluations and classroom practices. Participants will interpret course evaluation data, identify key patterns, and apply insights to enhance their courses. Register for this Zoom session!CELT Workshop: AI Solutions for Asynchronous Online Courses
Are you concerned about AI issues with your asynchronous online courses? Is your fully online course vulnerable to AI plagiarism? Do you want to engage your online students using AI? Discover the future of education with our AI-powered solutions designed specifically for online asynchronous courses. This innovative approach uses artificial intelligence to transform the way courses are delivered, making learning more personalized, engaging, and effective.CELT Workshop: Creating Accessible Content on Brightspace
Do you want to create and foster inclusive online courses? Let’s see what tools are available and the steps you can take to make your courses more accessible in Brightspace.
Register for this Zoom session!CELT/CIE 2025-2026 College Teaching Seminars for Grad Students & Postdocs start on 10/8
10/8 – Building a Welcoming Learning Environment
10/22 – Overview of Scientific Teaching and How People Learn
10/29 – Developing Inclusive & Antiracist Pedagogy
11/5 – A Course Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) at SBU: The Worm Lab
03. Fee-Based Workshops/Courses (CCE, Weight Watchers, etc…)
The Center for Italian Studies’ longstanding community Italian language program returns this October with adult non-credit classes at 4 levels: Beginner (Tuesdays, 7 PM); Elementary (Tuesdays, 7 PM); Intermediate (Thursdays, 7 PM); Advanced (Saturdays, 10 AM). All classes take place on Zoom with optional in-person conversation sessions periodically at the Center (Melville Library, E-4340, 4th floor.) Tuition: $400 for 22 weeks (44 hours of instruction). https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/italian_studies/classes/fall-spring-classes.phpCommunity Italian Language Classes: Fall 2025–Spring 2026 Program
04. New Academic Courses & Programs
The Program in Public Health is accepting applications for the Master in Public Health (MPH) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) programs for fall 2026. Full and part-time options are available. Classes are offered online (MHA) and in the evening, face-to-face (MPH). Rolling admission with June 1st as the final deadline to apply. Contact us at publichealth@stonybrookmedicine.edu for more information.The Program in Public Health is accepting applications for Fall 2026!
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
You are invited to a seminar entitled “Stem cell competition and aging: lessons from the Drosophila testis” with Dr. Erika Bach, New York University. This presentation explores the film “The Silence of the Lambs” through the lens of forensic investigation comparing techniques used during the film’s era with modern advancements. The presentation will address how the emergence of forensic DNA testing and forensic digital investigation, areas that were absent during the film’s release, have now become integral and significant to modern forensic science and criminal justice investigations. Registration required here: forms.gle/QijBaERfsnfeDT1s5 https://healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu/sites/default/files/cckimages/Jeannie%20Lecture.png Curator & Editor-in-Chief of Yogurt magazine Francesco Rombaldi (Rome, Italy) will explore the evolving role of photobooks and independent publishing in shaping contemporary photographic narratives. He will explore practical approaches to concept development, fieldwork, and dynamic layout design, positioning the photobook as a creative and critical tool. RSVP: https://forms.gle/EUqYB85WriwriQGs9 Tues., October 7, 2025, 11 am – 12 pm. “Irritability and Depression in Youth: Mulfitfinality, Transdiagnostic Factor, Equifinality, and Heterogeneity, with guest speaker, Dr. Daniel Klein, SUNY Distinguished Professor, Stony Brook University. Join Zoom Meeting On Thursday, October 16 2025 @ 12:00 noon in LSB – Room 038, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a Seminar entitled: “Oxygen- and Mechano-sensitive Glial Cells in the Regulation of Cerebral and Systemic Circulation”. Speaker is Dr. Alexander Gourine, from University College London. Faculty Host: Dr. Shahriar Sheikhbahaei Title: Learning from Multimodal Data for Improving Imaging-Based Cancer Detection https://bmi.stonybrookmedicine.edu/node/948 This conference celebrates 20 years since Richard Leakey and SBU partnered to form the Turkana Basin Institute. TBI has served as a beacon for international scientific research in remote northern Kenya. TBI@20 marks a pivotal moment to seed new research collaborations, advance proposal ideas and thematic initiatives, foster more inclusive, global, and sustainable research practices, and showcase TBI’s impact on education, research, and community engagement. Deadline to register is 10/15. University Libraries Presents: Gender-affirming care is based on dangerously uncertain science. Despite strong medical support from domestic and international medical associations, 27 states and the U.S. Supreme Court frame gender-affirming care as unsafe and experimental. This talk by Professor Wuest explores how such claims distort scientific evidence, exaggerate risks, and fuel conspiracies about profit-driven gender identity clinics. Oct 15 12:30pm Melville Library, Special Collections Room The Miocene Climatic Optimum (MCO), spanning ~17–15 Ma, briefly interrupted the long-term Neogene cooling trend, causing a mid-latitude temperature increase of 3–6 °C compared to today. This warming led to major environmental changes, including, among others, global sea-level rise, reef formation at high latitudes, and poleward expansion of subtropical forests. Despite growing interest, high-resolution studies on the MCO impact on terrestrial ecosystems remain scarce in much of the Mediterranean https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/_events/_colloquiumanddissertation.php TONIGHT, 10/6/2025, 6:00 PM. Javits Center, Rm 111. Speaker Giovanna McClenachan discusses nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation. She’ll explore how pocket parks and oyster reefs reduce community risks like flooding and heat. Discover how these solutions provide ecological benefits while strengthening social ties and resilience. Free and open to all! https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/_events/livingworld.php Come to the Department of Chemistry’s 26th Annual Chemistry Research Day Celebration! It’s an all-day event: Two poster sessions showcasing the work of the department, followed by a Keynote Lecture, given by Professor Benjamin Hsiao. See the complete schedule at the link: https://tinyurl.com/ypdm3635. https://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry/ Please join us for our next School of Nursing Research Seminar Series event of the academic year when we welcome our very own School of Nursing faculty, Kenneth M. Faulkner, PhD, RN, ANP, FHFSA. Dr. Faulkner’s presentation will focus on “Sample Size Selection: Methodological Considerations for Ensuring Statistical Power in Quantitative Research.” This 1-hour seminar will take place on Tuesday, October 21st @ 12pm via Zoom Webinar. Thursday, October 16, 5-6:30 PM Based on Gabriella Ghermandi’s acclaimed novel of the same name, this talk begins with the Ethiopian culture of storytelling, and centers stories of Ethiopian resistance in the struggle against Italian colonial expansion under fascism. Featuring readings, monologues, and song by Ghermandi. Sponsored by Center for Italian Studies, D’Amato Endowed Chair, and Dept. of Africana Studies.Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 16, 2025 with Dr. Erika Bach of New York University
Day/Time: Thursday, October 16th at 4:00 PM
Location: Life Sciences Building, Room 038
Host: Jonathan NelsonSHP Lecture October 20: The Silence of the Lambs: Forensic Investigation Then & Now
Lecture: Francesco Rombaldi, “Material Narratives: My Journey Through Photobooks and Independent Publishing”
Tuesday, October 3, 5–6:30 PM
The Center for Italian Studies
E-4340 Melville Library, 4th FloorDept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Hybrid Grand Rounds
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/98679981145?pwd=L1M9oaOcbLvTnE2svOgfoiYEvhgf0S.1
Meeting ID: 986 7998 1145
Passcode: 189218NB&B Seminar
Biomedical Informatics Grand Rounds Talk Oct 8th, 2025 | Speaker: Dr. Indrani Bhattacharya
Time: 3:00 pm-4 pm, Wednesday, Oct 8th 2025
Location: Zoom (see flyer for details)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Indrani Bhattacharya, Ph.D.Registration Open! TBI@20: Two Decades of Daring to Dig Deeper Conference on 10/22
Trans Medicine and the Politics of Scientific Uncertainty
“Hot! hot! hot! A multiproxy study of Mediterranean terrestrial ecosystems during the Miocene Climatic Optimum”
Living World Lecture Series: Coastal Climate Change Talk
Chemistry Research Day, Thursday, October 9, 2025, Student Activities Center
Nursing Research Seminar Series Sample Size Selection: Methodological Considerations for Ensuring Statistical Power in Quantitative Research
Gabriella Ghermandi, “Queen of Flowers and Pearls,” Narrative Talk & Performance
Lecture Hall 1, Wang Center
07. Charitable/Fundraisers (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc…)
Support Hispanic Heritage Month at SBU by donating items for the Annual Raffle Basket Fundraiser. Single-item donations or fully stocked baskets are welcome. Examples: Going to the movies, Elegant Eating, Game night, Baking items, Books, Gift cards, etc. Make one of these or your own designs! We have been grateful for your generosity for many years. For more information, please contact Heliana.Mejia-Scherl@stonybrook.edu.Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) Fundraiser: Basket Raffle Donations Needed by Oct. 20, 2025 for our 36th Closing Ceremony
08. Culture And Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc…)
Join the Zuccaire Gallery for a presentation by the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers on Monday, October 20, 12:30-2pm at the Staller Center Recital Hall! https://calendar.stonybrook.edu/site/zuccaire/event/kelp-farmers-presentation-in-the-recital-hall/ 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 University Libraries Presents: A two hour teaching event where folks can come to the HSL and learn how to Crochet with the Crochet Club. Thursday, October 9th 6-8pm Health Sciences Library, Entrance area Register via link https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/learn-crochet-at-the-hsl/ 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Public Lecture to Follow by Giuseppe MussardoShinnecock Kelp Farmers Presentation
SBUHR Healthier U: Mindfulness Meditation Series
Learn Crochet at the HSL
Exhibition Opening and Guest Lecture: 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics
The Simons Center Gallery and SCGP Lobby, 5:00 pm
God Plays Dice with the World: The Story of Quantum Mechanics
Della Pietra Family Auditorium, SCGP 103, 5:30 pm
12. Miscellaneous
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.Institutional Biosafety Committee Meetings
