The 10th annual Culper Spy Day was held on Saturday, September 7 in Setauket, Stony Brook, and other locations across Long Island. Special Collections welcomed visitors from the SBU and surrounding communities with an open house showcasing its 1779 spy letter from General George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge. Visit
Spies do exist in the archive! Visit Special Collections during the 10th Annual Culper Spy Day on Saturday, September 7 from 11am to 2pm. On view will be an original 1779 letter from George Washington to spymaster Benjamin Tallmadge about the activities of the Culper Spy Ring, an intelligence gathering
On Wednesday, March 27, students, faculty/staff, and community members joined the Art Crawl, experiencing an exciting and diverse array of art and collections in five exhibitions across Stony Brook University’s west campus. Stops included the Charles B. Wang Center, Zuccaire Galley, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center Gallery, Frank Melville Jr. Memorial
Make a difference TODAY! Support SBU Libraries on Wednesday, March 27 during #SBUGivingDay to digitize the Dan’s Papers archive — the East End of Long Island’s iconic weekly lifestyle publication — that was gifted to Stony Brook University by the publication’s founder, Dan Rattiner. #SBUGivingDay, the best day to give
Don’t miss these free guided tours of campus galleries! The spring 2024 Art Crawl will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 12pm to 3pm. Registration for the Art Crawl is not required, and you can join us at any point along the route. Stony Brook University hosts a variety
As 2023 comes to end, SBU Libraries honor the memories of two library colleagues that passed away this year: Susan White and Eileen Phoel. Susan White’s career at SBU Libraries spanned more than three decades, from 1985 to 2016. Known for her generosity of spirit, Susan held diverse and complex
On Friday, December 1, 2023, Stony Brook University Libraries celebrated a momentous occasion: the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library. The event, brimming with intellectual discussions, historical revelations, and a touch of nostalgia, celebrated the library’s rich heritage and its transformative journey over six decades. A highlight of the celebration
Join us on Friday, December 1 to celebrate Stony Brook University Libraries and the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library! We are hosting a panel discussion that will delve into the transformation of our libraries over the past 60 years. Reception to follow, with a viewing of a special exhibition highlighting library
Join us on Friday, December 1 from 1-3pm to celebrate Stony Brook University Libraries and the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library! We are hosting a panel discussion that will delve into the transformation of our libraries over the past 60 years. Reception to follow, with a viewing of a special exhibition
Thank you to all that came out to meet Dan’s Papers founder and Hamptons-based author Dan Rattiner on Friday, October 27 at the Southampton Library at Stony Brook Southampton. Members of the local community, SBU and SBU Libraries faculty and staff, and Dan’s Paper’s staff came together to celebrate the
