BE CONNECTED UPDATE: October 10, 2024
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BE CONNECTED SPOTLIGHT
A team of Stony Brook University researchers — led by two scientists in the Department of Biomedical Informatics in the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) — is developing a new way to analyze breast cancer imaging that incorporates mathematical modeling and deep learning. Read more.
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Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor promotes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is “Ensuring Access to Good Jobs for All.”
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Enabling Environments, Fugitive Spaces, and Restorative Practices for Intercultural Dialogue and Linguistic Justice Thursday, October 17 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the Charles B. Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2. Part of the Sir Run Run Lecture series and sponsored by the Center of Multilingual and Intercultural Communication, hear Alison Phipps speak about the critical role language plays in intercultural dialogue. Find out more.
Epistemic Privilege and the Gender of Climate Change Denial As part of the Sir Run Run lecture series, Harvard University's Naomi Oreskes will discuss evidence that climate change denial is primarily promoted by wealthy white men, why that is the case, and what we can do about it. Join us Thursday, October 17 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at 1006 Humanities. Find out more.
How Physicists Watch Oppenheimer Join for a presentation and discussion led by Gregory Falkovich on Friday October 18, 1:30 p.m., SCGP Room 102. Learn more.
DANIEL ROZIN: FrameRates The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is honored to present a solo exhibition featuring artwork by Daniel Rozin. October 21–December 10. Curated by Lorraine Walsh at the Simons Center Gallery. Learn more.
Provost's Spotlight Talks Transmedia artist Stephanie Dinkins, Kusama endowed chair in art in the College of Arts and Sciences, brings her expertise in AI to the next Spotlight Talk with “The Stories We Encode: AI, Love and the Future of Algorithmic Care” on Tuesday, October 22, at 3:30 p.m. in the Charles B. Wang Center Theatre.
Two Dads Defending Democracy: Bridging the Gap During Divisive Time At a time when political discussions can turn confrontational, Fred Guttenberg and Joe Walsh — two nationally renowned figures hailing from opposing political backgrounds — are proving that respectful dialogue can bridge political divides. On Tuesday, October 22, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the MART Auditorium. Read more.
Wolfstock We invite you, your family and friends to join us during Homecoming, October 21 through October 26, for a mix of events and fun for students, alumni, the community, faculty and staff. Visit stonybrook.edu/homecoming.
Art Tank Thursday, October 24, as part of Homecoming Week. Come see student artists showcase their talents in this first-of-its-kind competition. Sponsored by the Campus Beautification Committee.
Homecoming Weekend Check out — and sign up to participate in — upcoming events during Homecoming weekend, Thursday, October 24 through Saturday, October 26.
Wolfie Dash Get moving for Homecoming Weekend with Human Resources, Healthier U, the President’s Office and Alumni Affairs as they host a FREE 5K Run/Walk right here on campus, Sunday, October 27. Kick off at 9:30 a.m. sharp, rain or shine. Line-up begins at 9 a.m. in front of the SB Union. Pre-registration required —  visit Elitefeats.
Science on Stage October 28 from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Staller Recital Hall. Returning to Stony Brook in partnership with Collaborative for the Earth and the Alda Center for Communicating Science, three professional playwrights will each engage with a SBU researcher working on climate change. From these conversations, the playwrights will create three short plays about the research or the life of scientists. The resulting plays will be publicly presented by top professional actors, followed by a panel discussion with the playwright/scientist teams. The event is free, but reservations are strongly recommended.
Employee Wellness & Benefits Fair Join Human Resources at this year's Employee Wellness & Benefits Fair Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., SAC Ballrooms A/B. From ergonomic strategies like drop-in-chair yoga to an Influenza Vaccination POD (pre-registration required), we are bringing it all directly to you because we know — workplace wellness has never been more essential! Questions? Email healthieru@stonybrook.edu.
Peridance at Staller Center See the powerhouse of energetic and evocative dance on the Staller Main Stage, Saturday, November 16, at 8 p.m. Faculty and staff can receivea a 50% discount on tickets by using the code SBUEM50 at checkout.
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