On February 8th, Stony Brook University faculty members gathered at the library to share their scholarship as part of an interdisciplinary discussion of work in the fields of modern languages, literatures, and cultural studies. Dr. Kristina Lucenko (Assistant Professor in the Program in Writing & Rhetoric), Dr. Shyam Sharma (Assistant
On February 7th, Dr. Peter Carravetta, Alfonse D’Amato Professor in Italian & Italian American Studies at Stony Brook University, spoke at the library as part of a discussion of his recently published book, After Identity: Migration, Critique, Italian American Culture. He was joined by two respondents, Dr. Mary Jo Bona (Professor
Join us on 2/15 for two exciting presentations! Special Collections Seminar Room 2/15/18, 1pm-2pm Drug Advertising in JAMA During the 1970s Presented By Gregg Stevens Drug advertising in medical journals reflects both medical practice and social conditions. Ads from print issues of the Journal of the American Medical
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 Officer. It was shown in recognition of Native America Heritage
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 engage with concepts of work, collaboration, authorship, scholarship, and professional
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.
On October 26th, faculty members at the University Libraries presented on topics in open access, open data, and open educational resources as part of the Libraries’ programming in observance of Open Access Week. These lightning talks addressed topical issues in open access. Jamie Saragossi, Jessica Koos, and Gregg Stevens
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 on this important topic, highlighting the practical and pedagogical implications
Artifacts from the University Archives are highlighted in the exhibition “Gold Coast Classrooms” at the North Shore Historical Museum in Glen Cove, New York. The exhibition brings focus and attention to Long Island’s historic gold coast mansions adapted for educational purposes. It runs through early December 2017. In 1957, the Board
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 is an excellent opportunity to share meaningful poetry and prose,
