Kathleen Kasten (Head of Humanities and Social Sciences) and Lis Pankl (Head of Academic Engagement) presented on Library Resources & Services for Graduate Students in English at the first English Department Lightning Talks event on 4/19/2016. Also presenting were faculty and graduate students in the English Department. The event was designed
The improv workshop with Louisa Johnson with the SBU Libraries was a great success! In our three hour session, we identified our communication challenges as liaisons at SBU, developed best practices for addressing the needs of our user groups, and enhanced our skills as communicators and public intellectuals. We also completed several
Join us for an end-of-semester, on-site reference hour in the Humanities Building lobby on Monday, May 2nd from 2 to 3. Librarians will be available to answer questions about research, collections, and library services. Image: By The McClouds from Chicago ‘burbs, USA (New welcome mat from my parents) [CC BY-SA
On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Stony Brook University Libraries’ hosted the third in the series, and final concert of the Spring semester, “The Art of Violin” featuring musicians from the department of music. It was a beautiful afternoon enjoyed by students, staff and members of the campus community. Many thanks
Alda Center Improvisation Workshop (3-hour session) This unique improvisation based workshop was pioneered by science advocate, Alan Alda. Library liaisons will take part in improvisational theater exercises aimed at helping them connect more directly and spontaneously with different audiences. This is not about turning participants into actors or comedians, but
On Wednesday, March 30th, SBU Libraries offered a special event for students to stop and take a break for a few minutes from their studies. Using the libraries’ promotional “Get Your Read ON!” Frisbees, a cup or so of beach sand, some rocks and driftwood gathered at Long Island’s North
SBU Libraries, in cooperation with Michael Hershkowitz, Director of Concerts, and Department of Music faculty member, two time Grammy nominee Jennifer Frautschi, was honored to present the first concert of the Spring 2016 semester featuring violinists and musicians from the Department of Music. Friday, March 11, 2016 was a beautiful afternoon enjoyed
Stony Brook University Libraries kicked off Pi-Day a little early again this year as a nod to the irrational side of the symbol known as Pi, and also because the true Pi-Day – today – falls on spring break. The event drew interest from Pi and pie enthusiasts alike, who were eager
It was the best of holidays, it was the worst of holidays. Regardless of how you feel about Valentine’s Day, it is coming, ready or not. If you find yourself a little dismayed by this news because you have no plans for Sunday night (reminder: it’s Sunday), why not let
Presidents Day is next Monday, February 15th. Wondering what you can do to feel a little more patriotic? Why not learn more about our nation’s rich history while fine tuning your research skills! For those looking for a game that educates as much as it entertains, we bring you Culper
