BE CONNECTED UPDATE: September 19, 2024
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BE CONNECTED SPOTLIGHT
MEET YOUR NEW COLLEAGUE: AHMAD PRATAMA

Ahmad Pratama
Ten years ago, Ahmad Pratama made his way to Stony Brook as a Fulbright Scholar. Now back as the University Libraries’ Data Literacies Lead, Ahmad is thrilled to be on campus by what he believes to be divine intervention. Read more.
REMEMBER TO SAVE THESE DATES ...
Mural Painting Join us 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. tomorrow - Friday, September 20 - to paint a mural near the main entrance of the Educational Communications Center (ECC) building (weather permitting). 
State of the University Interim President Richard L. McCormick invites you to the State of the University Address on Wednesday, September 25 at 1 p.m. in the Staller Center. with a reception to follow immediately. RSVP here.
Wolfie Statue Unveiling Enjoy refreshments, music and fun on Thursday, September 26 from 4 - 6 p.m. on the Academic Mall. Rain date: Friday, 9/27 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. RSVP.
CommUniversity Day On Saturday, September 28 from 12 - 4 p.m., CommUniversity Day offers fun, interactive activities and entertainment on the Academic Mall. Come for the rubber duck race, an ice cream social, health screenings, a Teddy Bear Clinic and more. Read more.
7th Annual Walk of Hope To culminate Suicide Prevention Month, join the Walk of Hope on Monday, September 30. 
Collaborative for the Earth Hosting Three Town Hall Events in the Fall Stony Brook University faculty and staff are invited to sign up for three town halls hosted by the Stony Brook Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) this fall, with the first on Wednesday, October 2. Read more.
Dean's Challenge Football Game: Join the Graduate School On Saturday, October 5 at 3:30 p.m., the Graduate School will be hosting 100 students, faculty and staff at the game as part of the Stony Brook Athletics Dean’s Challenge. Help us win with the highest attendance this season. Register for tickets.
Anthony's Red Shoe FUNd Run Sunday, October 13. Register for a 5k (walk or run) and 1 mile fun run/walk to benefit the Ronald McDonald House being built on Stony Brook's campus beginning 2026.
Wolfstock We invite you, your family and friends to join us October 21 through October 26 for a mix of events and fun for students, alumni, the community, faculty and staff. Visit stonybrook.edu/homecoming.
BE IN THE KNOW!
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick welcomes students at the September 11 Memorial Arch. Photo by John Griffin.
BE ELECTION-READY!
Stony Brook University’s Presidential Election Planning and Coordination Committee (PEPCC) and Center for Civic Justice (CCJ) are excited to share the 2024 Elections Microsite, which shares resources and engagement opportunities available as we enter the Election 2024 season. This microsite serves as the central hub for all information pertaining to the election season and is meant to serve students, staff and faculty alike.

BE INVOLVED!

Calling All Seawolves! This Sunday, September 22, is the Annual Car Free Day Long Island and SBU needs your help to be crowned the Colleges/Universities Champion! Submit your pledge (which makes you eligible for prizes) and find out more here.

BE EXCITED ABOUT BEING OUR BEST!
Rachel Alexandre has been awarded the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Photo by Faith Alexandre.
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