BE CONNECTED UPDATE: August 14, 2025
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Spotlight Story
Help Us Celebrate the Campus Store Grand Opening!
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|  | Join us Tuesday, August 19 from 2-4 pm as we unveil the all-new SBU Campus Store! Shop Stony Brook University and Seawolves apparel, merchandise and inspirational gifts. Plus, when you spend $50 or more, you will receive a voucher for a FREE fresh-baked jumbo stuffed cookie (chocolate chip or birthday cake) from the new Davidâs Cookies food truck. Enjoy creative fun with a canvas painting session led by SBU alumna Diana Raden at 2 pm, and donât miss the stunning H. Alexa Jewelry Pop-Up by SBU alumna Hailey Van Cott from 11 am-4 pm.
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Take Part in Events Here, There and Everywhere ...
Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center: Family Tour and Drip Painting Workshops Guided by Joyce Raimondo, Education Coordinator, tour the home and studio of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner in East Hampton. Then, make your own drip paintings outdoors on the spectacular grounds. For children ages five and above and adult companions. Saturday, August 16 from 10-11:30 am.
Weaving Words, Weaving Worlds: The Power of Indigenous Language in Contemporary Art On view at the Zuccaire Gallery in the Staller Center through November 22. HOURS: Through August 19, open by appointment, please email Zuccairegallery@stonybrook.edu. Starting August 20, open Monday-Friday 12-4 pm and evenings of Staller Center performances. Learn more.
Navigating Graduate School: The Hidden Curriculum Wednesday, August 20 from 10-11:30 am. All new graduate students are invited to a workshop on student success strategies for graduate school. It is not required but highly recommended. Learn more.
SBUHR: Healthier U - Behavior Change Workshop (Virtual)Â Whatever behavior youâre looking to change, learn to build realistic, lasting habits on your journey with Healthier U. Practicing self-compassion and realistic goal setting encourages healthy behavior change. August 20 from 12-1 pm. Register here.
Couch to 5K Info Sessions! We understand that a fitness journey â especially for those new to exercise â deserves time management and peer support. That's why we are now offering more opportunities to attend the virtual Couch to 5k Information Session throughout the year! These sessions are a key first step for anyone who is curious about the program and simply wants to ask questions â no commitment required. So, whether you're just knocking on the door or already lacing up your shoes, weâre here to support you every step of the way. Register here.
Promote Your Homecoming Event! Planning an event during Homecoming 2025 (Wednesday, October 23 to Sunday, October 26)? Promote it with us! To get your event included on the Wolfstock/Homecoming web calendar, please complete this submission form by September 1.
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|  Stony Brook Football is here! Join us at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on Saturday, September 6 at 6 pm for the 2025 home opener as the #24 Seawolves take on the #9 Rhode Island Rams in a top-25 matchup. Itâs the âFor the Islandâ game as we celebrate everything and everyone that makes Long Island special. Arrive early for the pregame vendor fair and engage with local mascots throughout the game. Get tickets.
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 | CommUniversity Day Registration, Appliance Donations & LEGO Competition
The Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine community is invited to take part in CommUniversity Day 2025, scheduled for Saturday, September 27. This annual, festival-style event is free and open to the public and will be held from 12-4 pm on the Academic Mall, with an indoor rain plan in place for the same day in the Stony Brook Arena.Â
Get Involved The entire Stony Brook community and community partners are invited to host an activity this year. Here's the event participation form.
Donations Small appliances such as desk fans, hair dryers and toasters are needed for the Appliance Autopsy, where the items will be dismantled by attendees to learn about how they work. Contact communiversityday@stonybrook.edu for drop-off details or any other questions.
LEGO Competition Enthusiasts are invited to build a LEGO creation that exemplifies their vision of community. The competition results will be announced leading up to the CommUniversity Day Ice Cream Social and Rubber Duck Race. Participation is free and registration is required.
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What's Happening at Southampton
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Avram Gallery Open Select Nights Visit our current exhibit: The East End in the Abstract: Highlights from the permanent collection of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center. Daytime hours are also available. See our website for dates and times.
Abstract Angularity - The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series In partnership with The Pollock-Krasner House & Duck Creek Arts Center, this concert will celebrate the connection between art and music, featuring a gallery presentation of local artists and a performance that pushes the boundaries of jazz. August 28 from 7-8 pm at the Avram Theater. Learn more.Â
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Hot Off the Presses!
The Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine presents the Summer 2025 edition of On The Cusp, featuring:- How students are learning about, and advocating, oral health policies at the state and national level
- Mission Accomplished! Class of 2025 students on the road to DDS
- A new prosthodontics lab that's putting the school in a prime position
- Using AI to improve cardiovascular diagnoses
- And much more ...
Read it today!
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|  | President Goldsmith Hits the Ground Running with Energy, Enthusiasm, Optimism
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith has officially been on campus for a little over a week, and she has hit the ground running with a deep commitment to the SBU community. Read more in SBU News. Stay connected: Follow her @SBUPrez on Instagram and X, or on LinkedIn
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Help the Seawolves Pantry Restock for Fall 2025!
As we begin to prepare for the Fall 2025 semester, we would like to inform the Stony Brook community about an exciting opportunity to donate to the Seawolves Pantryâs through our Adopt-A-Week program. Interested organizations, departments and other collective groups can sign up to host a food drive benefiting the campus pantry during a selected week. Help us get ready for the new school year and sign up for an Adopt-A-Week food drive now!
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Be Excited About Being Our Best
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News and happenings for and about the Stony Brook University community,
compliments of the Office of Marketing & Communications.
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