Jesika Lento is Stony Brook University’s Assistant Director of Student Life Operations and Initiatives. On a daily basis, she is responsible for budget management, student onboarding and implementing the Office of Student Life’s strategic goals. She owes much of her success to her passion for higher education administration, her desire to help students thrive and some key mentors who helped her along the way.
Nominations are due Tuesday, March 31, for several awards for Stony Brook faculty and staff: CELT Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in Educational Effectiveness, Outstanding Lecturer, Outstanding Mentor, and Stony Brook Trustees Faculty Award.
Join the Seawolves at Stony Brook Arena for the Final Stretch There are only three more chances to catch men’s and women’s basketball at home this season, so don’t miss out. Women’s basketball is home this Friday, February 27 against Hampton at 6:31 pm, before returning this Sunday for Senior Day vs. Elon at 1 pm. Men’s basketball then hosts Towson next Tuesday, March 3 at 6:31 pm for Senior Night. Come cheer on the Seawolves and get your tickets today!
Matthew Morrison Comes to Staller Center Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Morrison brings his brand-new show to Staller for a memorable evening of music, movement and soul-searching on March 7 at 8 pm at the Staller Center. Get tickets.
Say it in Three! Join us for Stony Brook University Three Minute Thesis and Postdoc Spotlight Friday, March 13 | 10 am to 3 pm | Student Activities Center Auditorium | SBU 3MT is an inspiring showcase where doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars from diverse disciplines transform complex research into engaging, on-stage presentations. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members are all invited to experience the excitement as competitors captivate their audience in just three minutes. Register for 3MT and Postdoc Spotlight.
Know a young student who excels in math? Refer them to ICPS!
The Institute for Creative Problem Solving (ICPS) provides advanced academic enrichment for Long Island’s highest achieving students in math and science. Open to rising 5–10th graders, ICPS meets on Saturday mornings throughout the academic year. Participants investigate complex mathematical topics, work with expert faculty on a variety of hands-on projects, and learn from industry-leading guest speakers. Learn more and register for the ICPS entrance exam.
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