STRONGER TOGETHER UPDATE: December 14, 2022
This holiday season, we share the President's year-end video message; tips for staying healthy; charitable giving opportunities; resources for faculty, staff and students in need; top 10 gifts for your favorite Seawolves; along with other timely news. As always, we welcome your input and feedback at strongertogether@stonybrook.edu.
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View the President's year-end video message.
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Before winter break, we want to share important reminders to keep you, your family and our community safe in light of increasing cases of COVID, flu and other viruses. So please:
- Get vaccinated for the flu and with the latest COVID booster for which you're eligible.
- Assess the risk of infection in your hometown and when traveling on your community’s Health Department website.
- Wear a mask indoors in crowded areas (and open windows for maximum air circulation).
- Watch for symptoms of COVID-19, especially if you’ve been in close proximity to someone with COVID, and get tested and stay home and away from others if you test positive. You can also call the Health Information Line at 631-632-5000 if you test positive or think you may have COVID.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers/cleaners are also effective.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder (not your hands). Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; germs are spread this way.
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| HOLIDAY GIVING AND ASSISTANCE
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With the season of giving upon us, you can help spread joy and brighten the holidays for community members in need by contributing to this year’s Stony Brook Cares/SEFA Campaign. Even the smallest donation – which can be one-time or per paycheck – can make a big and lasting impact on the lives of the hungry, homeless, sick or elderly.
While you can choose to donate to any of the 1,700+ charities available, six are exclusive to SBU, providing the opportunity to benefit our community: Stony Brook Child Care Services, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Fund, Hardship Fund, General Scholarship Fund, US Military Personnel Scholarship Fund, and Charles Thide Foundation.
Please know, too, that Stony Brook University has resources for employees in need this holiday season. The Hardship Fund is available to assist faculty and staff members who are experiencing a personal financial emergency, and you can visit the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) website for information about additional financial resources. The Student Emergency Support Fund provides limited grant funding to matriculated Stony Brook undergraduate and graduate students experiencing an unexpected financial crisis that could impact their ability to continue their academic journey.
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GET YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE RIGHT ON CAMPUS
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| TIPS FROM HR: HOLIDAYS AND ANNUAL LEAVE CAP
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With Christmas and New Year's falling on Sundays, our official holiday closings are Monday, 12/26 and 1/2/23. Departments may choose to operate with reduced staffing Tuesday, 12/27 - Friday, 12/30. Employees must charge appropriate accruals for absences beyond the two holidays. Stony Brook University Hospital, Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine outpatient facilities, and Long Island State Veterans Home will all maintain normal operations.
Also please note: The Governor’s office has announced that all unused annual leave can now be carried through 12/31/23. This applies to all unions, Management/Confidential and Research Foundation employees.
Questions?
Stony Brook University Hospital: 631-444-4700 or SBUHHR@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Long Island State Veterans Home: 631-444-8617 or LISVH_HR@stonybrook.edu
West Campus/HSC/SOM:
State Employees: 631-632-6182 or hrs_timeatt@stonybrook.edu
Research Foundation Employees: 631-632-6162 or RF_Payroll@stonybrook.edu
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| | Meet Karla Mason-Morrison
Compliance Communications Manager, Budget, Financial Planning and Analysis
Start Date: October 17, 2022
The Budget, Financial Planning and Analysis (BFP&A) team helps areas across campus plan for, implement and allocate their financial resources effectively and efficiently ...
“I want to help the BFP&A team tell the SBU financial story and tell it in ways that someone who doesn't work with this every day can better understand and appreciate,” says Karla. Find out more about your new colleague, Karla Mason-Morrison, here.
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| | Who has been a strong, positive force for you at Stony Brook?
Submit your story here. And remember, it may be featured in an upcoming speech by President McInnis and/or in SBU communications. You could also receive SBU merchandise just for submitting!
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