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#SBUGivingDay is Here! Support SBU Libraries in Digitizing Dan’s Papers

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

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SBU Trial Access to 3 Gale Databases

Stony Brook University Libraries currently has trial access to three Gale databases: Environmental History: Conservation and Public Policy in America, 1870-1980 Environmental History: Colonial Policy and Global Development, 1896-1993 Nineteenth Century Collections Online: British Theatre, Music, and Literature The Environmental History databases provide a broad overview of the history of

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AI in DEIA: Thinking Beyond the Bias

On March 20th, Dr. Matthew Salzano gave a talk at the invitation of the Libraries’ DEIA Team about artificial intelligence and issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. He delivered a thought-provoking presentation that stimulated a lot of conversation in the room. He detailed some of the well-known and

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Ready for Success Summit a Success

Stony Brook Libraries hosted the Ready for Success Summit on Friday, March 15th with over 100 librarians, teachers, and administrators from across 40 Long Island school districts. Attendees assembled to hear about the Ready for Success project between SBU Libraries and Brentwood High School and to discuss strategies for improving

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Dr. Moira Chas on “Making Math with Yarn and Wire”

On Monday, March 4, 2024, Dr. Moira Chas presented the first lecture of the Spring 2024 STEM Speakers Series at the University Libraries.  During the lecture, Dr. Chas described that a topologist looks at surfaces with a different perspective.  She introduced to the audience various types of surfaces such as

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Match Day 2024

It’s that time of the year again! Tomorrow is what is known as Match Day. Match Day signifies a pivotal moment when medical students learn of their placements for the upcoming phase of their educational pursuit. The National Residency Match Program employs an algorithm to allocate applicants to residency and

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SBU Libraries Host Summit on Strengthening High School Research Skills

University Libraries are proud to host the Ready for Success Summit on improving high school student research skills.  This event on March 15th will bring together teachers, librarians, and school administrators from more than 50 school districts across Long Island.  We will be talking about the value of critical thinking

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Valentine’s Day Art of the Violin Concert a Success

The Library’s Spring 2024 Concert series began successfully in the Galleria with the Art of the Violin on Valentine’s Day. As roses and brownies were being purchased in the horseshoe near the entrance, passersby were treated to performances by students of violin professor Jennifer Frautschi. We heard the Sonata No.

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