HARMONY IN A CUP
Japanese Tea Workshop with Yoshitsugu Nagano | Sunday, April 12 | Wang Center East Hall. Come experience this refined tradition, as you learn about the principles of harmony, respect, purity and tranquility at the heart of tea culture. Buy tickets here.
GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK
April 6 -10 | Follow the Graduate School on social media to stay up to date on our exciting lineup of events, free food and giveaways, while connecting with students, faculty and staff. And stop by the Graduate School anytime to enjoy free snacks!
CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE (CBC) EVENTS
Help plant SBU's first-ever native pollinator garden Monday, April 13, from 12:30 to 2 pm. Join the Community Garden and CBC at the garden outside SAC (south entrance) to paint river rocks that will later be placed in a rock formation outside Life Sciences.
SCIENCE PLAYWRITING COMPETITION – STAGED READINGS
The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics are pleased to present the 2026 Science Playwriting Competition: Staged Readings of the Winning Plays. Directed by Steve Marsh, staged readings will take place on Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30 pm at the Simons Center for Geometry & Physics Della Pietra Auditorium, Room 103. Reception at 5 pm, Simons Center Lobby. This event will also be livestreamed at scgp.stonybrook.edu/live
ZENTANGLE
Create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Doodle your way to wellness with Zentangle! Friday, April 17 at 12 pm, SAC, Rm 304. Register: HU Zentangle - Spring 2026
SUPERVISOR SUCCESS: TIME MANAGEMENT, DELEGATION AND GOAL SETTING
Help manage your time, delegate wisely, and set goals that matter. April 20 at 9 am in the Wang Center. Register here.
EARTHSTOCK - A CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY
Activities for this annual tradition run from Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25 - with representation from campus departments, student organizations, local businesses, nonprofits and community partners committed to sustainability and environmental engagement! This year's highlights include a keynote presentation on April 20 at 5 pm in the Stony Brook Union Ballroom, featuring Dr. Patricia Wright, Distinguished Service Professor and Founder and Director of the Centre ValBio Research Station in Madagascar.
WATER FEST 2026
This important 'water awareness event' brings together artistic creation, environmental inquiry, media experimentation and community engagement. The Community Actions component creates a public-facing platform for students, faculty and campus organizations to present creative, academic research-based, or performative responses to water as an ecological, cultural and social force. Wednesday, April 22 during Campus Life Time.
GOLF LEAGUE DEPARTMENTAL CHALLENGE
Lunchtime Info Session | Wednesday, April 22 at noon (Zoom) | Join us for a fun, flexible SBU department competition - outside the office! We’ve secured a league opportunity at Spy Ring Golf Club (Centereach, Route 347), and we’re inviting departments to form teams and compete throughout the season. Gather a foursome (or even two!) and play once a week at a time that works for you - just book your tee time 24 hours in advance. Join our lunchtime Zoom session to hear directly from the Spy Ring Pro, who will cover league format, costs and rules. There’s no obligation to join - just come learn more and share your input! Any questions or if you’d like a calendar invite, please contact Kathleen Ferrell.
OMBUDS APRIL 2026 WORKSHOPS (click links below for dates, times, locations)
Bridging Cultural Gaps: Communication Across Cultures
Feedback: The Power of Words to Improve Performance in Yourself and Others
The Power of Curiosity
PLANT SALE
A plant sale to support Stony Brook’s rooftop farm will be held Wednesday, May 6, outside the hospital cafeteria, Level 5. Submit your pre-order form, between now and May 1.
