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RUMBLE draws many.

The film screening of the movie, RUMBLE, on November 30 in the Wang Theater drew many students, faculty and staff.  The event was co-sponsored by the University Libraries Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Office of the Chief Diversity

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Library Faculty and Staff Honored at Annual Awards and Recognition Dinner

More than 130 Stony Brook University faculty and staff were honored at the Annual Awards and Recognition Dinner on November 8. President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD and Provost Michael A. Bernstein hosted the event that celebrated faculty achievements and

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Digital Humanities Open Mic at SBU Libraries, 11/13

On November 13th, the University Libraries hosted the third Digital Humanities Open Mic in Melville Library’s Center for Scholarly Communication.  Presenters Darren Chase and Josh Teplitsky discussed important projects which inspired a conversation about the ways in which the digital humanities

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University Libraries, Simons Center Gallery and Zuccaire Gallery Featured at Art Crawl

On Friday, November 3, guests of the Art Crawl experienced an exciting and diverse array of photographs, paintings, multi-media installations, and sculpture. Four galleries at Stony Brook University were featured at the second event of the semester. Art Crawls unite Stony Brook

Posted in Art, Arts & Humanities, Central Reading Room, Library Outreach, Manuscripts, Special Collections & University Archives

Literary Karaoke: Halloween Edition…so inspiring, it was scary!

The University Libraries celebrated Halloween and the fall season with a literary karaoke event held in Melville Library’s Center for Scholarly Communication.  Students, faculty, and staff gathered to share their favorite eerie texts and to enjoy some delicious Halloween candy.

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Art Crawl II: Friday, November 3, 3pm-5pm

Art Crawls unite Stony Brook University’s galleries through a series of free, guided tours led by expert curators. The University Libraries will be participating in the November Art Crawl. Join in at any point on the tours! The Art Crawl is supported by a Presidential

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Dr. Elena Davidiak Presents at SBU Libraries, 10/30/2017

On October 30th, Dr. Elena Davidiak presented her research on bilingualism and identity as part of the University Libraries’ programming in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  She was joined by two of her graduate students who also shared their work

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Literary Karaoke: Halloween/Autumn Edition!

Please join the University Libraries on October 31st at 4:00 as we celebrate the Halloween/autumn season with a literary karaoke event.  Faculty, students, and staff members are invited to read a passage from a favorite Halloween- or fall-themed text.  This

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“The Bilingual Identity” with Dr. Elena Davidiak at SBU Libraries

On October 30th, the University Libraries will host Dr. Elena Davidiak as she shares her research on bilingualism and identity:   “The Bilingual Identity and its Expression in Oral and Written Form”   People who consistently exist and function within

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Alfred d’Escragnolle Taunay, the Paraguayan War, and SBU Libraries

On October 17th, Dr. Javier Uriarte presented his research on the posthumously published memoirs of Alfred d’Escragnolle Taunay and the ways in which this text engages with the Paraguayan War.  The talk, attended by both faculty members and students, was

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