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University Libraries Writers Series features SBU Faculty

Douglas Pfeiffer and Joshua Teplitsky, University Libraries Writers Series, February 2016.

On Tuesday February 22, an enthused audience of students, faculty, staff, and community members attended the first event of the spring 2016 University Libraries Writers Series: A Conversation with Douglas Pfeiffer and Joshua Teplitsky. Looking at Erasmus of Rotterdam’s learned

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14 Reasons to #loveSBU

I love Stony Brook. pin, SBU Archives.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day are 14 reasons to love SBU, featuring photographs from the University Archives. From traditions, to concerts, to the Roth Pond Regatta, this Alumni Association-produced “listicle” captures the essence of our nearly 60 year university

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Gardiner Foundation Gift to Foster Long Island History Initiatives

Thanks to a major gift from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, Stony Brook University will establish an endowed chair in the Department of History: the Robert David Lion Gardiner Chair in American History. The gift makes it possible for Stony

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Special Collections Researcher Spotlight: David Purificato

Special Collections profiles researchers that have consulted collections in the department. David Purificato is a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Stony Brook University, where he previously earned a B.A. and M.A. in History.  My name is David Purificato

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University Libraries Writers Series – Registration Open

Naomi Wolf

The University Libraries is proud to sponsor a series of free lectures and conversations with Stony Brook faculty and visiting authors. Events will be held from 1-2 p.m. the Special Collections Seminar, room E-2340 (second floor), Melville Library. Click here to

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Special Collections featured on News 12

News 12 Long Island's Hidden Past, January 2016.

Special Collections and University Archives is currently featured on News 12’s “Long Island’s Hidden Past.” Hosted by journalist Danielle Campbell, the series showcases collections and repositories that preserve our region’s shared history. Featured in the segment are letters authored by

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#GivingTuesday, Getting Knowledge- Priceless!

#GivingTuesday, a global day to give back, is a great opportunity to highlight all that SBU Libraries contribute to the university community. The libraries offer students, faculty, and staff access to world class collections and services, including books, journals, databases,

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Special Collections Researcher Spotlight: Derek Stadler

Derek Stadler, November 2015

Special Collections profiles researchers that have consulted collections in the department. Derek Stadler is the Library Web Services Coordinator and E-Reserve Manager at the City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College.  My name is Derek Stadler and I am

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Dalí in Wonderland

"Down the Rabbit Hole"

This November marks the 150th anniversary of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson). Located in Special Collections is a limited, oversized portfolio edition (47 cm.) of the literary work. Housed in a custom clamshell box, it

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Special Visit at Patriot’s Rock with Speaker Heastie and Assemblyman Englebright

Visit at Patriot's Rock with Assemblyman Steven Englebright and Speaker Carl E. Heastie, October 20, 2015.

Constantia Constantinou, Dean of University Libraries, and Kristen Nyitray, Head of Special Collections and University Archives, and University Archivist, were among the guests invited by Assemblyman Steve Englebright for a special meeting with Speaker of the New York State Assembly

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