On April 13, as part of the inauguration activities for Stony Brook University’s seventh president Andrea Goldsmith, Stony Brook University hosted in the Wang Center the opening reception of a special exhibition highlighting her career, leadership, and vision for the…
New Course Offering – LBR 211: Critical Data and AI Literacies
The University Libraries is excited to announce the launch of its second credit-bearing course for Fall 2026 – LBR 211: Critical Data and AI Literacies. This course addresses a crucial need in our data-saturated world: the ability to truly understand…
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WUSB-OLLI Interview
Gisele Schierhorst, Head of the Music Library, was interviewed by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute member Ed Metzendorf at the New Union on Wednesday, April 8. Mrs. Schierhorst talked about the Music Library’s LP collection, her WUSB radio show, “Music Library…
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Stony Brook University Libraries New Website Launch
The Stony Brook University Libraries will release a newly redesigned website on April 23, 2026. This update structurally and functionally transforms the Libraries’ digital presence, emphasizing clarity, usability and efficiency across devices. Key enhancements include: A unified search experience spanning…
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Match Day 2026!
Stony Brook University Libraries would like to wish all of our students a wonderful Match Day! We know you will all do great things in the next stage of your medical careers. Match Day is a day where medical students…
Art & Photography Exhibit at Melville Library
The Stony Brook University Libraries is hosting an art exhibit on the 2nd floor of the North Reading Room. The exhibit, a collaboration between the university’s Photography Club and Art Club, showcases photography and artwork by SBU students. Thanks to…
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First Sign of Spring = Art of the Violin
Sunny skies and warmer temperatures accompanied the Melville Library’s first concert of the Spring 2026 semester. Professor Jennifer Frautschi’s violin students entertained seated listeners and passersby with a joyful assortment of repertory for solo and chamber ensembles. Our thanks to…
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A New Dimension of Fun: 3D Eiffel Tower Puzzle
Recently, the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) provided students with a creative way to take a break from studying – building a miniature Eiffel Tower. The puzzle was a collaborative effort, with students working on the tower over the…
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TEDxSBU returns to Stony Brook University
After a ten-year hiatus, TEDxSBU is returning to Stony Brook University in 2026, inviting the campus community to once again share bold ideas, creative insights, and transformative stories on a global stage. Nominations for speakers are now officially open. Organized…
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In recognition of Women’s History Month
This March, we’re celebrating the women who changed the world — and the books that tell their stories. Stop by the Main Stacks (3rd floor, Melville Library) to explore our Women’s History Month multimedia display, featuring inspiring biographies, must-read books,…
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