BE CONNECTED UPDATE: December 10, 2025
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Spotlight Story
SBU Magazine Winter 2025 Edition
Easy as ABC: SBU Magazine
Spotlights Innovation and Impact
Inspired by the “ABC” strategic pillars President Andrea Goldsmith outlined in her September State of the University Address, the Winter issue of Stony Brook University Magazine offers a dynamic look at how the university is accelerating progress, building new opportunities and catalyzing meaningful change across campus and beyond.

Be Involved
Basketball Upcoming Promotions
Winter is coming and that means plenty of Seawolves Basketball this month at Stony Brook Arena. Don’t miss any of the action and exciting promotions including “Wicked Night”, “Education Day”, “Game Show Night” and more! Get your tickets today!
Call for Seawolf Welcome Volunteers This January, we're excited to welcome 700 new undergraduates – 100 first-year and 600 transfer students – to our Stony Brook community during New Seawolf Welcome from Thursday, January 22 to Saturday, January 24, 2026. To ensure their transition is a memorable and successful one, Student Affairs is  looking for your assistance. See details on volunteer opportunities for Seawolf Welcome and sign up by this Friday, December 12.  
Celebrate the Season: Stony Brook Southampton Holiday Party and Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series Performance “Nutcracker Suite + Holiday Classics JAZZ Style” Featuring the Jazz Loft Big Band & Champian Fulton on Wednesday, December 17.

Approachable Accessibility:
Easing the transition to compliance with federal guidelines

Updating digital materials to comply with federal accessibility requirements is a big job. Build your skills, and make the transition a bit simpler, with easy-to-follow tips and advice. We’re adding more advice every few weeks, so bookmark the page and refer back to it.

Check out the Tips 

Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and Postdoc Spotlight Speaker Sign-Up Open Now
Speaker Sign Up Deadline: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Say it in three! Graduate students and postdocs are encouraged to sign up for our annual competition happening on March 13, 2026. Speakers will captivate a general audience with their research findings, and hone research communication skills. The top talks receive cash prizes, generously sponsored by the SBU Alumni Association.

Check out the latest video from Research & Innovation!

Healthier U Google Chat 

Did you know that our Couch to 5K community meets year-round! No pressure, just sporadic meet-ups as time and schedules permit. Come when you can, skip when you can't — totally flexible! Interested in joining the chat? Email healthieru@stonybrook.edu to be added.

Be In The Know
DI3’s New Seawolf Resource Groups Spell Belonging
Members of the Stony Brook University community learned about Seawolf Resource Groups at a recent fair in SAC Ballroom A. Photos by John Griffin.
DI3’s New Seawolf Resource Groups Spell Belonging
SBU’s Third Annual Human Library® Takes On Stigmas and Stereotypes
Second Annual ART Tank Showcases More Stony Brook Student Talent
Top 10 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Every Seawolf on Your List
Seawolves Pantry Works to Alleviate Campus Food Insecurity 

International Team Reports Large Human Impacts from Extreme Weather Events in the Amazon
SoMAS Study: Microplastics in Oceans Distort Carbon Cycle Understanding 
Stony Brook Medicine Leads Program to Prevent PTSD in Emergency Responders

EthicsPoint

At Stony Brook University, we are committed to fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. EthicsPoint is a trusted, third-party reporting system that allows you to report suspected fraud, misuse of resources and other ethical concerns anonymously and securely. 
Even small concerns can make a big difference. 
Visit stonybrook.edu/audit  to learn more.

Be Excited About Being Our Best
Stony Awards Winners
Stony Awards winners
Third Annual Stony Awards Honor the University’s Best and Brightest
Stony Brook University Hospital CEO Carol Gomes Named 2025 Crain’s Notable Leader in Sustainability
I Hit Submit! Stony Brook Celebrates Fellowship Applicants
SBU Alumnus Launches Soundview Consulting to Guide the Next Generation
Stony Brook Receives Department of Energy Award for University Nuclear Energy Infrastructure
Long Island State Veterans Home Ranked Among Best in New York State

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