STRONGER TOGETHER UPDATE: January 11, 2023

Happy January 2023. While it is still winter break, there's lots to know, do and enjoy this month. Please take a look and hope your New Year is off to a good start. As always, we welcome your input and feedback at strongertogether@stonybrook.edu.

WHAT'S NEW?

Long Island Business News: 'What We'll See in 2023', featuring perspectives from Maurie McInnis and Hal Paz, MD

Higher Ed Dive: '7 Higher Education Trends to Watch in 2023'

SBU News: 'The Year in Review - Top 10 Stories of 2022' (including our flagship status!)

SBU News: 'Looking Back at 2022: Stony Brook University's Year in Photos'

Climate Change: 'SoCJ Students Take In-depth Look at Long Island’s Great South Bay'

HELP US SELL OUT THE STADIUM TOMORROW NIGHT!

AROUND CAMPUS

Presidential Lecture: A Conversation with Frances Haugen
Wednesday, January 25, 4pm at Staller: Join President McInnis for a special afternoon with an algorithmic expert advocate in social media

Music at the Mart
Bringing cancer patients solace Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm

Food Trucks at the Dental School
Enjoy breakfast (at Running Egg) or grab a slice (at Vincent's NYC Wood Fired Pizza) ... See January days and hours

SHOUT-OUTS

TBR News Media names SBU’s infectious disease team 'People of the Year for 2022' for sharing best practices and helping save lives. That's Drs. Bettina Fries, Susan Donelan and Sharon Nachman!

Dr. Raja Jaber is featured in TIME Magazine's special issue on ‘The Future of Medicine’

TBR News Media recognizes Staller Center Director Alan Inkles for his vision and personal touch

Alda Center Executive Director and SoCJ Dean
Laura Lindenfeld is featured in The Washington Post: 'How Theater Can Teach Our Kids to Be Empathetic'

SoCJ Journalism major Keating Zelenke wins first Hearst Award of the year

STONY BROOK MEDICINE

On Thursday, January 19 at 1pm, please join Stony Brook Medicine LIVE for a conversation about strategic planning in healthcare and education, with Hal Paz, MD; Liz Popwell, MPA, FACHE, PMP (moderator); and Atrium Health's Zeev Neuwirth, MD. RSVP here.

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January is National Blood Donor Month. Make a New Year's resolution to help save lives in our local communities by participating in Stony Brook University Hospital's annual blood drive challenge.

With our country facing the greatest blood shortage in a decade, you can make a difference! Thank-you gifts will be provided as well, while supplies last. Call (631) 444-DONATE (3662) or visit donateblood.stonybrookmedicine.edu for appointments (Mondays - Saturdays).

H.R. TIPS

Reminder: As stated in this memo, the Pilot Telecommuting Program has been extended from an end-date of December 31, 2022 until June 30, 2023 (March 31, 2023 for PEF-represented employees), allowing employees to continue to work remotely up to five days per pay period or up to 50% of their obligation if they are part time. The terms of the pilot program can be found here. As previously, participation in the telecommuting program is based on operational need as determined by each employee's supervisor.

Questions? Email state_payroll@stonybrook.edu

Stronger with YOU

Who has been a strong, positive force for you at Stony Brook?

Submit your story here. And remember, it may be featured in an upcoming speech by President McInnis and/or in SBU communications. You could also receive SBU merchandise just for submitting!