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SBU Libraries & CAPS presents PALS! Stressed? Pet a dog!

Posted on by Dana Haugh

On Wednesday, December 7, 2016, SBU Libraries & CAPS, Counseling and Psychological Services, held a popular event, Pet Away Life Stress! (PALS) through animal assisted interactions. Belle, an 11 year old black lab,  Jesse, a 5 year old golden retriever, and Ellie, a 4…

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Posted in Events, Libraries, Library Outreach, Melville Library, Stony Brook University

Turmoil Radio: A Trove of Punk Rock Music History & Culture

Posted on by Kristen Nyitray

The Turmoil Radio Collection documents the 24-year run of Steve Kreitzer’s radio program on WUSB-FM (90.1 FM) – the world’s longest running punk rock radio show. Beginning in 1980, the show became a vital part of the Long Island punk and hardcore…

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Posted in Arts & Humanities, Music, Special Collections & University Archives

Tech Spotlight: ChemReference

Posted on by Laura Costello

ChemReference is a free online interactive periodic table of elements. Students who are studying chemistry may find ChemReference to be a useful chemistry reference tool to use in their studies. ChemReference was created by Nathan Bookout when he was a university…

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Posted in Chemistry, Emerging Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Dr. Joanna Kiryluk on IceCube and Cosmic Neutrinos Research

Posted on by Clara Tran

On November 30, Dr. Joanna Kiryluk engaged the audience in the Special Collections Seminar Room with a journey from outside our Galaxy to the earth’s South Pole. Dr. Kiryluk discussed how cosmic neutrinos were tracked, the discovery of the elusive…

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Posted in Physics, Research, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

On-site Reference in the Humanities Building — 11/29!

Posted on by Kate Kasten-Mutkus

SBU Libraries will offer on-site reference and consultation services in the Humanities Building lobby November 29th (2-3).  All members of the campus community are invited to learn more about how the Libraries support research, teaching, and learning in the Humanities…

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Posted in Arts & Humanities, Library Outreach, Reference

Tech Spotlight: Print Friendly & PDF

Posted on by Laura Costello

Print Friendly & PDF is a free Google Chrome extension that makes it easy to edit a web page to make it print-friendly before printing it out. The extension allows you to remove any unwanted text, images, and ads from…

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Posted in Emerging Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

SBU Libraries Southampton Recognizes International Game Day

Posted on by William Blydenburgh

Stony Brook University Southampton Seawolves have worked extra hard lately as midterms passed us by. To honor this extraordinary effort we’ve decided to take part in the upcoming International Games Day. Take a break from studying and play table-top classics such…

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Posted in Game Studies, Libraries, Southampton

SBU Libraries Presents: Pianist Shir Semmel

Posted on by Dana Haugh

SBU Libraires was proud to hold our first event in the newly renovated Central Reading Room on Friday, November 18, 2016! Pianist Shir Semmel previewed her DMA recital for the students, community members and staff in attendance. Hailed as a “wonderful…

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Posted in Libraries

Tech Spotlight: Flashcards by NKO

Posted on by Laura Costello

Flashcards by NKO is a free mobile flashcard app that allows users to create and study virtual flashcards. Students can use this app to study and memorize material for their classes by creating and reviewing flashcards. Flashcards allows you to easily create…

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Posted in Emerging Technology, Mobile Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

SBU Libraries Concert Series: “The Art of Violin”

Posted on by Dana Haugh

SBU Libraries was honored to host a concert, “Art of Violin” featuring musicians from the Department of Music on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in the Melville Library galleria. I’d like to thank Michael Herskowitz and Jennifer Frautschi for working with…

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Posted in Libraries