BE CONNECTED UPDATE: November 6, 2024
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 | While every month is 'Military Appreciation Month' at Stony Brook's Office of Military and Veteran Student Services, November is the official month for appreciating student veterans on SBU's campus. The Military Services office is partnering with University Libraries, Shop Red West, SBU Eats, Student Accessibility Support Center and others to deliver military-centric programming and promotions.
Highlights include a virtual film discussion on a combat veteran's return from Afghanistan (hosted by University Libraries), 50% off apparel and merchandise at Shop Red West on Veterans Day for students with an SBU Veteran ID card, and a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner in the Veterans Lounge on November 26.
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 SBU Libraries is collaborating with the Human Library organization to bring this event back to Stony Brook on November 20. Come take part!
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Fuel the Momentum: 5 Days, 5 Ways to Give
From November 18-22, Stony Brook alumni and friends will come together for one week to “Fuel the Momentum: Five Days, Five Ways to Give.” This inaugural week of giving will continue to unlock powerful opportunities for our students, researchers and faculty members as well as future generations. For five days, gifts will be made to benefit students, faculty, academic programs and initiatives across the Stony Brook footprint. Read more here.
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Wolfie Tank Like the popular TV show Shark Tank, presents a unique opportunity for Stony Brook community members to showcase their talents by presenting ideas to an esteemed panel of judges. Takes place November 7 at 6 p.m. in the Wang Center ... Learn more/register to attend.
Provost's Lecture Series Tuesday, November 12 at 3:30 pm in the Wang Theater featuring SUNY Distinguished Professor Anissa Abi-Dargham, Professor and Chair of the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Program in the Renaissance School of Medicine, as well as the Lourie Endowed Chair in Psychiatry and SUNY Distinguished Professor J. Peter Gergen, Professor in the Biochemistry and Cell Biology Department and Director of the UG Bio: Undergraduate Biology Program. Learn more.
Food Drive Sponsored by the Advancement team for the Stony Brook Food Pantry from Nov. 12 to Nov. 19. There will be donation bins and signs located in the Administration building, the Wang Center and the Library. Questions? Need more information? Email Nicole.A.Morris@stonybrook.edu.
Coffee & Cookies Reception at the Zuccaire Gallery Stop by the Zuccaire Gallery, Staller Center first floor, on Wednesday, November 13, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. to enjoy coffee and cookies and experience our new sound art exhibition, Gestures & Clusters: Two Collaborative Soundscapes.
HR Now Stony Roadshow: Next Stop, Southampton! We are excited to announce that the HR Now Stony Roadshow is heading to 'the shores of the Atlantic' and visiting our beautiful Southampton campus on November 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Library Lobby Cafe! For more information, visit stonybrook.edu/hrnow/roadshow or contact us at hrnow@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.
From American Missionaries’ Residences to Chanceries: Hybrid Korean-Western Architecture in Modern Korea and Beyond By Dr. Suzie Kim Thursday, November 21, at 2 p.m., Wang Center Theater, FREE ADMISSION.
The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting its 2024 Artists, Authors, and Editors showcase, a celebration of the creative and scholarly activities of ALL University faculty - including books, journals, performances, exhibits, recordings, art and videos published or produced in 2023. Reception will take place Friday, November 22, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.at the Hilton Garden Inn. RSVP.
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Feedback Request — Employee Wellness & Benefits Fair
If you had the opportunity to attend the Employee Wellness & Benefits Fair, we are hoping to gather feedback from your experience with this survey, which should only take 2-3 minutes to complete. Your feedback is voluntary and confidential, unless you request otherwise.
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|  An economic impact study titled “The Impact of Stony Brook University” recently demonstrated the significant and continued effects Stony Brook University has had on the regional and global economies.
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Stony Brook Medicine’s new podcast series, HEALTH, Yeah!, is now available. Episode 1 features SBM experts in “Let’s Talk Breast Cancer.” Listen on Spotify and YouTube
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BE EXCITED ABOUT BEING OUR BEST
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 | Stony Brook University’s Office of Military and Veteran Student Services was featured in this month’s U.S. Veterans Magazine, highlighting all the programs and support SBU offers student veterans and dependents.
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