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: April 22, 2024
001. Brightspace
Upcoming Mini-Byte: Task/Assignment Management in Brightspace
Learn how to utilize due dates and the Brightspace Calendar and Work-to-do widgets for Task and Assignment Management.
Brightspace has built in tools and widgets to help you manage your tasks and assignments. The built-in Brightspace Calendar is easy to use and helpful to students so they can see a quick view of what is due! The work-to-do widget provides learners with a summary of assigned learning activities from all their courses that are overdue or have an upcoming due date. We will share
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.
Join us for the first WolfieONE Town Hall! Tuesday, 4-30-2024, 3pm
This informational forum, open to all faculty and staff, is a great opportunity to learn about the new ERP transformation, ask questions, and interact with the project Sponsors, Steering Committee/Functional Leaders as well as our implementation partner experts from Deloitte.
We encourage all faculty and staff to attend, even those who are not Finance or HR professionals, as this business transformation will ultimately be relevant to each one of us.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/change-management/events.php
Mark Your Calendars for 9-25-24 – Join the Office of Procurement for Donuts & Coffee at the Diversity & Donuts Supplier Fair
Join us for Donuts & Coffee on Wednesday, September 25th from 11am-2pm in the SAC Ballroom A while meeting local small Minority, Woman and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses right on campus! There are many companies looking for an opportunity to connect with SBU’s financial decision makers to showcase their products and services. Registration is encouraged via the link below; please mark your calendars to save the date. Please email Supplier.Diversity@StonyBrook.edu with any questions.
https://cvent.me/mBEE81?locale=en
Important Deadline for WolfMart Fiscal Year-End
The SUNY fiscal year ends on 6/30/2024. In preparation for fiscal year end, please be advised of the following upcoming deadline:
4/26/2024 – All state requisitions $50K – $74.9K requiring competitive advertising and solicitation of quotations should be submitted by this date.
As a reminder, all goods or services must be received no later than 6/30/2024 to be charged to 2023-24. For more important fiscal year end deadlines, please visit the link below. Your cooperation is appreciated.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/procurement/wolfmart/state_financial_cutoff_dates.php
02. Workshops/Training
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
Campus Nature Walk & iNaturalist Workshop
University Libraries presents an Earth Day extension! Join a campus walk with Librarian Christine Fena to explore nature. Capture photos and learn to share them on Wikimedia Commons or iNaturalist. 5/1, 1pm-220pm, Melville Library Galleria. Register via link; event capped.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/campus-nature-walk-inaturalist-workshop/
The Risk and the Resistance: Dismantling the Toxicity in the STEM Ecosystem. Community Keynote Session with Dr. Ebony Omotola McGee
This presentation delves into the intricate landscape of the STEM ecosystem, scrutinizing the prevailing risks associated with its current state and demographics. The second part of the presentation will outline the consequential impact of these risks on individuals and communities within STEM. Finally, we will step into the realm of resistance, exploring practical strategies for combatting these issues.
May 2 – 10-11:30am – Wang Lecture Hall 2
CELT AI Panel Discussion: Creative AI in Art Education
April 22, 1PM
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion where esteemed art professors from diverse fields—visual arts, music, and creative computing — come together to explore the dynamic intersection of generative AI and art education. This engaging session, featuring experts from Stony Brook University and the University of Arts London, will address the impact of creative AI on teaching methodologies and artistic expression, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities it presents.
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvdu-upzopGNearOzF5V7q-nC_6iET7gEq
Project Management Certification & More this April 2024
In 2024, there have been over 5,000 jobs postings within NYS seeking Project Management skills, with a median salary of $102.7K. Learn more about the Project Management Certificate and other upcoming online Certificate programs from the Center for Corporate Education.
Essentials for Emerging Leaders (April 25, 2024) and Project Management Certificate Program (April 29, 2024) can help you develop the skills you need to take your career to the next level.
Click link for registration & more.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cce/schedule.php
04. New Academic Courses & Programs
The Program in Public Health is accepting applications for Fall 2024!
The Program in Public Health is accepting applications for the Master in Public Health (MPH) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) programs for fall 2024. 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.
https://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/
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
Southampton In- Person Summer Courses
Southampton Summer Courses – Take some 2-week long, 3 credit courses at the Stony Brook Southampton campus this summer! Courses include: MAR 104 Oceanograpghy, ENS 101 Prospects for Planet Earth, MAR 315 Marine Conservation, MAR 373 Marine Apex Predators, and MAR 395 Coastal Ecology Field Methods. Housing at Southampton is available. More information about housing options are included in the link below.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/southampton/campuslife/housing_main.php
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
Presidential Lecture: A Conversation with Linda Villarosa
Join President McInnis for a special afternoon with the author and journalist.
Q&A, book signing & reception to follow • Free & open to the public
A member of The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Hall of Fame, Villarosa has been recognized with numerous awards from organizations including the American Medical Writers Association, the New York Association of Black Journalists and the National Women’s Political Caucus. Villarosa will explore the topics of race, inequality and health.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/pres/from_president/lectures
Neurobiology & Behavior Seminar
On Thursday, April 25, 2024 @ 12:00 noon in Life Sciences Bldg – Room 038, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a seminar entitled: “Autism-linked ADNP and Cortical Development” Speaker is Dr. Kazuhito Toyooka, Associate Professor, Drexel University, College of Medicine
Host: Maya Shelly
Ecology & Evolution Seminar
Life Sci 038, In Person only, 2:30 pm Wed, 04/26/2024, “ High-resolution microbial profiling of novel niches and a pan-microbiome knowledge base”. Dr. Shental received his Ph.D. in computational neuroscience from Hebrew University in the field of machine learning. He was then a postdoctoral fellow at the Physics of Complex Systems Department at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Host: Dr. Robert Thacker
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/_events/
Department of Biomedical Informatics Grand Rounds: April 24th 2024
Title: Clustering-Independent Estimation of Cell Abundances in Bulk Tissues using Single-Cell RNA-seq Data
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: MART 7M-0602 or zoom (see flyer for details)
Guest Speaker: Pablo Gonzalez-Camara, PhD.
https://bmi.stonybrookmedicine.edu/node/904
The Rebel’s Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frants Fanon
University Libraries and The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives presents: A panel discussion with Adam Shatz, author of The Rebel’s Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon, in conversation with Dr. Zebulon Miletsky, moderated by Dean Karim Boughida. Copies of The Rebel’s Clinic will be available for purchase immediately before and after the discussion. 4/26, 1pm-3pm, Wang Center Lecture Hall 1. Access Link for more information.
Department of Biomedical Informatics Special Seminar: February 7th 2024
Title: Computational Methods for Studying the 3D Chromatin Structure of Human
Genome
Location: MART 7M-0602 or zoom (see flyer for details)
Speaker: Ferhat Ay, PhD
https://bmi.stonybrookmedicine.edu/node/905
Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Hybrid Grand Rounds
Tues., April 23, 2024, 11-12 pm. “Patient’s Perspective Grand Rounds: Being Bipolar: Why ECT Shouldn’t Be the Last Resort”, with guest speaker, Ms. Katherine Gorlesky.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/92617695181?pwd=WVVUVDJmb0JOTi9UTDJVNi9xWGZ0Zz09
Meeting ID: 926 1769 5181
Passcode: 652811
Ecology & Evolution Seminar
Life Sci 038, In Person only, 2:30 pm Wed, 04/24/2024, “Into the weeds: investigating evolutionary and ecological questions using California’s kelp forest sponges” Dr. Tom Turner holds a Ph.D. in Population Biology from the University of California, Davis, and is currently an Associate Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara.Host: Robert Thacker
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/_events/
Biochemistry and Cell Biology presents Melvin Simpson Lecture
The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar presents
MELVIN SIMPSON LECTURE
Title: Initiation of Translation in Eukaryotes
Speaker: Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Cambridge, England
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 @ 12:00 PM
Charles B. Wang Center Theater
Refreshments will be served in the lobby at 11:30 am
Professor Venki Ramakrishnan is a world-renowned structural biologist and recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Grand Rounds- Cultivating Compassion in Medicine: A Toolkit for Medical Students to Improve Self-Kindness and Enhance Clinical Care
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics invites you to a Grand Rounds by Krisha Mehta, MD titled “Cultivating Compassion in Medicine: A Toolkit for Medical Students to Improve Self-Kindness and Enhance Clinical Care”. The Grand Rounds will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 4:30pm- 5:30pm. 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- Overview of Medical Advancements in Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation and Ethical Implications
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics invites you to a Grand Rounds by Brian Papszycki, MA titled “Overview of Medical Advancements in Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation and Ethical Implications”. The Grand Rounds will be held via Zoom on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 4:00pm- 5:30pm. Please see link for more details and to RSVP or e-mail bioethics@stonybrookmedicine.edu
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/events/#2024
2024 Nursing Research Day – Nursing Research and Scholarship: A Life Course Perspective to Improve Health and Health Outcomes
We welcome you to join us (in person or virtually) for our 2024 Nursing Research Day – Nursing Research and Scholarship: A Life Course Perspective to Improve Health and Health Outcomes presented by Stony Brook University School of Nursing, Stony Brook University Department of Nursing, and Kappa Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Keynote Speaker: Pamela B. de Cordova, PhD, RN-BC, Promoting Well-Being Amount Nurses: An Essential Component of Ensuring the Well-Being of Patients
The Ojima Distinguished Lecture 2024: Dr. Hiroaki Suga
The Department of Chemistry and ICB&DD present the Provost’s Sponsored talk by Dr. Hiroaki Suga (Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo) entitled “Therapeutics based on New Modalities of Pseudo-Natural Peptides, Products and Neobiologics”. The talk will be hosted on Friday, April 26, at 4 PM in Charles B. Wang Center Theater. Dr. Suga is a world leader in Chemical Biology and Academic Inventions.
The talk is hosted as a part of the Ojima Distinguished Lecture Series.
06. Research (Studies, Testing, etc…)
Older Adult Participants Needed for Memory Research Study
The Cognitive Aging and Memory Lab is looking for volunteers aged 60+ to participate
in an experiment that involves studying lists of words and completing memory tests. The
study is expected to last up to an hour and 15 minutes. Participants are compensated
$10 per hour of participation, and on-campus parking is provided free of charge during
the study visit. If you’re interested in participating or want to learn more, please send an
email to cogagingmemorylab@gmail.com or call 631-632-7579.
07. Charitable/Fundraisers (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc…)
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!
Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm- Annual Plant Sale
The plant sale to support Stony Brook’s rooftop farm will be held on Wednesday May 8, 2024 outside the hospital cafeteria. Pre-order forms will be accepted until May 3, 2024.
This year we will have TWO pickup locations for all pre-orders.
East Campus: 5/8/24 (9am to 1pm) at the Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm (HSC level 3).
West Campus: 5/8/24 (8am-10am only) at the traffic circle in front of the Centers for Molecular Medicine. Email any questions to: annemarie.ng@stonybrookmedicine.edu
https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vV4InUkXFNuYvA
08. Culture And Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc…)
Festival| Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival
Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Rain or Shine)
Charles B. Wang Center
Admission:
$30 (General)
$20 (Students/Seniors)
$10 (Children ages 6–12)
Free for children aged 5 and under
Admission includes all film viewings, workshops, and theater presentations
Welcome spring to Long Island with the blooming of cherry blossoms at the Wang Center! This festival is co-produced by the Japan Center at Stony Brook University and the Ryu Shu Kan Japanese
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/events/index.php
Workshop| Persian Geometric Art By Ghazaleh Khayat
Persian Geometric Art By Ghazaleh Khayat
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wang Center East Hall
Admission:
$20 (General)
$15 (Students/Seniors)
The fee includes all materials
Limited to 30 people. Advance reservation is required.
Participants will learn how to draw a six-fold geometric pattern without a compass. Geometric patterns are usually drawn with compasses and rulers, but here we replace the compass with using grids.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/events/index.php
Performance| Sufi Songs of Love By Amir Vahab
Sufi Songs of Love By Amir Vahab
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Theatre
Admission:
$20 (General)
$15 (Students/Seniors)
FREE for children aged 5 and under
Described by the New York Times as an “ambassador for a silenced music,” Amir Vahab is one of New York’s most celebrated and distinguished composer-vocalists of Sufi folk music. He sings with a uniquely mystical style, weaving together Persian, Turkish, and Azeri instruments and songs set to 13th and 14th century poetry.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/events/index.php
Concert Series: Clarinuts Recital
University Libraries Present: Join us in the Melville Library galleria on 4/29 from 1pm-2:30pm to hear Prof. Kay’s students perform selections from the clarinet repertory. Coordinated by our Music Librarian Gisele Schierhorst.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/concert-series-clarinuts-recital/
Pet Away Life Stress at Melville Library
University Libraries, CPO, and CAPS present: Busy schedules? Full plates? Take some time to unwind with four-legged friends. Stop by the galleria outside the Central Reading Room and spend time with some friendly dogs who are sure to get you smiling! 4/30, 12pm-2pm, Melville Library Galleria.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/pet-therapy-day-at-melville-library-3/
12. Miscellaneous
Last Chance for Double Rewards Points on Dell
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https://www.dell.com/dellu/stonybrook
Thank a Teacher 2024!
Have you had a professor, TA, or any educator at Stony Brook University who was really special and made a difference in your learning? If so, thank them by filling out the form below.
The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) will be sending out thank you letters to the instructors who are identified in this form. To thank more than one teacher, you can fill out the form again when you get to the end. Thank you!
https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KlhirZRP5gAsiq
Shop Red East Retail Survey
Complete the Shop Red East Retail Survey and be automatically entered to win a Wolfie plush! Share your thoughts about food, beverages, apparel and merchandise. Use this link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ShopRedEastSurvey
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