STRONGER TOGETHER UPDATE: February 16, 2023
Get a heads up on Giving Day. Help create a new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-themed mural. Meet more new colleagues, and see lots and lots of shout outs for fellow faculty, students and staff. Plus there are plenty of activities to take part in all across campus! As always, we welcome your input and feedback at strongertogether@stonybrook.edu.
SAVE THE DATE – MARCH 29 – FOR #SBUGivingDay 
Giving Day is our annual online crowd fundraising event that has raised more than $1 million over the past five years for Seawolves from 120+ academic and clinical areas across campus. Generous faculty and staff are among the most active participants. The Giving Team will have more to share in the weeks to come and you can contact them with any questions at givingday@stonybrook.edu. Stay tuned!
DIVERSITY 
Help Build a Mural at SBU! 
As described in a message from Vice President for Equity & Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer Judi Brown Clarke last week, SBU is seeking YOUR help to build a new mural! As she stated, Stony Brook is constantly looking for ways to create a welcoming environment for people from a growing array of backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences. Help us embrace our unique culture. Tell us what words we should weave into the mural design by submitting your ideas by March 1.
This first large-scale piece – encompassing themes supporting the LGBTQ+ community – was commissioned by the Stony Brook Campus Beautification Committee from an SBU student.
Read more in Stony Brook Matters here.
MEET YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
Get to know your new colleagues in our continuing series.
Maria Dietrich
Financial Assistant, Agreement and Accounts, Intellectual Property Partners (IPP)
Krish and Maria
New colleagues, Intellectual Property Partners (IPP)
Krish Patel
Technology Commercialization Assistant, Intellectual Property Partners (IPP)
SHOUT OUTS 
SBU named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program top- producing institution
Takeuchi team earns Secretary of Energy Achievement Award
Dr. Bettina Fries named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Registrar Diane Bello is all about the students
James Lattimer named an American Astronomical Society Fellow
It’s a match! Bright future for Dental Medicine Class of ’23
Patricia Swanson, DDS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Prothodontics and Digital Technology at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, receives national teaching award from OKU
Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI)
Professor Lisa Benz Scott, executive director of the Program in Public Health at SBU, was featured in a front-page Newsday article about the study she co-authored. See "Long Island libraries take on new roles, helping with social services" and hear more on WCBS Newsradio 880: "Long Island libraries offer programs and services for all ages"
Congratulations to February 2023 URECA Researcher of the Month, Lyrikah Rodrigues
School of Nursing’s online Master’s Program ranks in U.S. News Top 10 ... for fourth straight year. See the article in the Three Village Patch

 WHAT'S NEW?
Committed to ensuring campus community safety and well-being: A message from SBU Vice President and Chief Security Officer 
Andrew Singer named new Dean of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS)
NEW Master of Science in Professional Nutrition Practice:

The Nutrition Division of the Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine announces a new graduate program in Professional Nutrition Practice (PNP). This 17-month program includes didactic and supervised experiential learning courses and offers onsite or distance options. The program allows students with any prior undergraduate degree, and the proper prerequisites, to become eligible for the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/N) credential. For more information, degree requirements, application deadlines and other program offerings, visit our website. Apply here.
AROUND CAMPUS
The SBU Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is happy to collaborate with The Center for Mindful Living to offer the internationally renowned eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course on-site to SBU employees, faculty and students. Find out more and register for the FREE information session and the course here.
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, February 18, at 6:31pm: Join us at Men's Seawolves Basketball game vs. Hofstra as we host our annual Children's Hospital Night (see Athletics website) 
Second annual Healthcare without Borders Conference, Thursday, March 2 
(Segunda Conferencia Anual Salud sin Fronteras, Jueves, 2 De Marzo) 
SWEET TREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM FSA

Heart Health Boxes (Feb. 14-28)
February is American Heart Month – a great time to focus on adopting a healthier lifestyle, with proper nutrition, to prevent cardiovascular disease. Create your own heart health box with heart-healthy snacks at the Market at West Side and Emporium at East Side and receive a heartfelt 10% discount. Purchase a box to enter to win heartwarming prizes! Campus Dietitian Laura Martorano developed these boxes to promote nutrition and wellness to students. 

New at Island Soul (Thursdays, 4-7pm)
We're excited to announce new mocktail (non-alcoholic) beverages including piña coladas, strawberry and mango daiquiris and a Mojito Fizz! New menu items include loaded truffle fries, empanadas, jerk chicken tacos and a loaded mac and cheese cup. Island Soul is located in the Emporium at East Side Dining.

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