BE CONNECTED UPDATE: September 17, 2025
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Quantum Revolution
Governor Hochul Announces $300 Million Investment in SUNY at Stony Brook's Quantum Research and Innovation Hub
State of the University
The State of the University is on September 29 at 1 p.m. at Staller Main Stage, with a reception to immediately follow at Staller Plaza. Join us!
Be In The Know
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SBU President Andrea Goldsmith and Vice President for Research and Innovation Kevin Gardner welcomed representatives from the offices of Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Representative Nick LaLota and Representative Laura Gillen for the university’s first annual Congressional Staff Visit Day. Photo by John Griffin.
Get Ready for a Brand New SOLAR Homepage!

Effective Monday, September 29, SOLAR is getting a long-awaited facelift with a new homepage design and more modern, intuitive experience. You will still have all the same functionality you have now, but the homepage will feature a sleek, updated design.
Preview it here.
Be Involved
The Jazz Loft’s 10th Annual Harbor Jazz Festival Join us September 17-20.

Film Screening of Mirai Tomorrow (Thursday, September 18) from 6 - 7:45 p.m. From the acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda comes a daringly original story of love passed down through generations. Admission: $5 (General/Students/Seniors 65+)' FREE for children ages 5 and under.
SWFTLabs Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks an exciting milestone and highlights the growing innovation ecosystem at Stony Brook. Ribbon cutting followed by light refreshments and networking. Tomorrow (September 18) from 5-7 p.m. at CEWIT. RSVP here. 
Oceans of Hope The public is invited as his All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (a.k.a. 'the Green Patriarch') receives the Stony Brook Council University Medal and recognizes Stony Brook Southampton's Marine Sciences mission. Saturday, September 20 at 12 p.m. Learn more and reserve your ticket here.
How to Thrive in the Age of AI Join Carnegie Mellon professor Po-Shen Loh for practical insights on thriving in an automated world on Saturday, September 20, at 12 p.m. at the Wang Center Theater. RSVP.
Ombuds Tabling Events Learn more about when the Ombuds will be tabling and the upcoming Fall 2025 workshops Learn more about Ombuds at stonybrook.edu/ombuds.
Healthy Aging Workshop Series Join us every Tuesday between 3:30-4:45 p.m. for The Science Behind Living Your Best Life, a workshop series presented by Stony Brook’s Center for Healthy Aging in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Learn about the latest research and walk away with practical strategies for healthy aging! Learn more.
NYC Climate Week at the New York Climate Exchange September 21-28. SBU experts will be part of several events: From Insight to Impact: Climate Tech Showcase: Supporting Early-Stage Innovation (1 p.m. Wednesday, September 24); Driving Agricultural Innovation with AI (12:30 p.m. Sept. 24); Island(ing) Adaptations: Leveraging Data to Inform Resilience (3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 - 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24); AMNH Climate Assembly (4:30 p.m. Sept. 25; “Observer” film screening (1 p.m. Friday, September 25. Most sessions at Governors Island. Learn more and register.

“Why Poetry” with Rowan Ricardo Phillips Join us for the Provost’s Spotlight Talk from 3:30-5 p.m. on Thursday, September 25 in the Wang Theater, followed by a reception in the Theater Lobby. Reserve your seat.
Vendor Community Fair Mark your calendar for the 2025 SBU Vendor Community Fair on September 25 in the Island Federal Sports Arena.
Free Prostate Cancer Screenings, September 26 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 369 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach. To make an appointment, call (631) 216-9181 or visit this site for more information.
Wolfstock Experience a thrilling lineup of events with something for everyone at Wolfstock. October 23-26. Register here.
Wolfie Dash FREE 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, October 26. Rain or shine – line-up begins at 9 a.m. in front of the SB Union. Register here.
Stony Brook’s Visiting Artists Series The College of Arts and Sciences Department of Sociology and Center for Changing Systems of Power will host artists Dean Arlen and Adele Todd from September 29 - October 10. Join the artists in Staller Theatre One during this two week residency! Learn more.
CommUniversity Day Appliance Autopsy Donations Needed
Small appliances such as desk fans, hair dryers and toasters are needed for the CommUniversity Day Appliance Autopsy. Contact communiversityday@stonybrook.edu for drop-off details.
Human Library
Become a Human Library volunteer or 'book' ... apply by October 17. 
CAS "Be Kind" Shirts Available for Pre-Order

The College of Arts and Sciences is taking pre-orders for a “Be Kind” long sleeve t-shirt. Order online here by Tuesday, September 23. This is a limited-time preorder — we need at least 72 shirts ordered! Shirts will be ready for pickup or shipping in mid-October.
Order Basketball Tickets
The 2025-2026 Stony Brook Basketball season is almost here! Get your tickets today.
Nominate a Colleague for a SUNY Chancellor's Award
Complete the nomination form by October 15. Submit the full nomination file by November 12. Explore categories and requirements.
Spirit Children Coupon
Spirit of Children Fundraiser for Stony Brook Children's Hospital
Support Stony Brook Children's Hospital (SBCH) with the Spirit of Children fundraiser. You get 10% off and Spirit Halloween donates 10% to SBCH. Shop in-store or online using promo code CARING25.
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