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BE CONNECTED UPDATE: November 20, 2024
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BE CONNECTED SPOTLIGHT
Fuel the Momentum
Fuel the Momentum: 5 Days, 5 Ways to Give
From November 18-22, Stony Brook alumni and friends have been coming together to “Fuel the Momentum: Five Days, Five Ways to Give.” This inaugural week of giving will continue to unlock powerful opportunities for our students, researchers and faculty members as well as future generations. For five days, gifts will be made to benefit students, faculty, academic programs and initiatives across the Stony Brook footprint. Best yet, there's still time to contribute!
Give now. Watch the promo video. Visit the microsite.
BE INSPIRED
SOCJ Mural
Stony Brook senior Emma Ehrhard happily brought her vision for the SoCJ's ECC Building to life at a recent paint-by-numbers style Campus Beautification Committee event.
Read the SBU News Story. View the video.
Mulyana Yarnscapes
Indonesian artist Mulyana turns his pain into mesmerizing art, on view at the Wang Center.
Read the SBU News story. View the video.
NOMINATE YOUR COLLEAGUE FOR A CHANCELLOR'S AWARD 
Nominate one of your colleagues for the 2024-2025 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Classified Service. This award is designed to recognize classified service colleagues for their superior performance and extraordinary achievements. Submit a nomination today.
Meet Your New Colleague: Aileen Galazin
Aileen spends most of her days helping employees hone their skills, learn about their benefits, even navigate different communication styles. Read more.
Meet more new colleagues and/or nominate someone, or yourself!
SEND YOUR COLLEAGUE A GRATITUDE GRAM!
In the spirit of gratitude and the season of giving, we are excited to remind you of our Gratitude Gram Program - an opportunity for each of us to acknowledge and celebrate the positive contributions of our colleagues. We encourage everyone to spread some "good gossip" by saying something nice about your colleagues.

Submit a Gratitude Gram Now
BE INVOLVED
From American Missionaries’ Residences to Chanceries: Hybrid Korean-Western Architecture in Modern Korea and Beyond By Dr. Suzie Kim TOMORROW (Thursday, November 21), at 2 p.m., Wang Center Theater, FREE ADMISSION.

Photo Exhibition International Academic Programs is excited to celebrate International Education Week by hosting a Photo Exhibition today (11/20) and tomorrow (11/21). Visit the first and second floors of the Student Union and vote on student submissions during the exhibit.

The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting its 2024 Artists, Authors, and Editors showcase, a celebration of the creative and scholarly activities of ALL University faculty - including books, journals, performances, exhibits, recordings, art and videos published or produced in 2023. Reception this Friday, November 22, 4:30- 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. RSVP. 

Spring 2025 Season at Staller is On Sale Now!
BE IN THE KNOW
Block Island Wind Farm Trip
An interdisciplinary team of faculty, students and staff visited the offshore wind farm off Block Island on October 25. Photos by John Griffin.



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Black Men in White Coats
The second annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit on November 14 inspired local students to envision themselves in various healthcare fields. Photos by Kristy Leibowitz.
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