University Archives

Stony Brook University Logo History

The State University of New YorkUniversity Seal is reserved for special events, ceremonies, or representing the heritage of The State University of New York. Stony Brook University’s logo history begins in 1966. The design has evolved and changed several times over the years, as described below. Information about current university branding

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Provosts

The Office of the Provost carries responsibility for the academic mission of the west campus, providing direct supervision for all academic units, support services and operations, and coordinating all academic programs. The Deans and Directors of the Colleges, Schools, Libraries, Centers and Institutes, other than those in the Health Science Center,

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Deans School of Medicine

  Peter Igarashi (2022-present): Appointed July 2022, effective September 2022. William A. Wertheim (2021-2022): Appointed Interim Dean effective February 1, 2021. Kenneth Kaushansky (2010-2021): Appointed Dean in July 2010. Richard N. Fine (2005-ca2010) Norman H. Edelman (1995-2005) Naji Abumrad (1994-1995): Appointed Acting Dean in January 1994. Jordan Cohen (1988-1994): Named

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Stony Brook University Medal

The presentation of the The presentation of the Stony Brook Council University Medal, also known as the University Medal, is the highest form of local recognition awarded by Stony Brook University, and it is reserved for individuals who have had a significant and lasting impact on the university.  It is

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Photographs

Thanks to SBU alum Daniel Lack (Class of ’75, B.S. in Biology), a fascinating collection of fifteen historical photographs offers a rare glimpse into campus life during the university’s formative years. Dr. Lack took these pictures as a student in 1975 and generously contributed them to the University Archives to

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Stony Brook Poetry Archive

The Poetry Center Archive of video and audio recordings at Stony Brook University documents poetry readings and programs held on campus between 1967 and 1980. The filming of events and printing of “Poetry Tapes at Stony Brook: An Annotated Catalog” compiled by Joseph A. Lipari in 1980 was made possible in part

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University Timeline

Timeline of Events & Milestones Science Laboratory, State University College on Long Island, c1958 From the University Archives Photograph Collection ABOUT The first comprehensive timeline of Stony Brook University history was compiled by Kristen J. Nyitray, Ann M. Becker (graduate student assistant) and Deborah Dolan (graduate student intern) between 1998

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Papers & Collections

Research Stony Brook University History Melville Library, East Side, c1980. HISTORY PROJECTS & HISTORICAL SOURCES Yearbooks Specula yearbook, 1961-2006 Kronos yearbook, School of Medicine, 1980-2001 Course Bulletins  Dissertations Newspapers and Publications Art and Literature Stony Brook Holographs 1968 (UA 2214) A portfolio of seven manuscript broadsides each containing a poem written

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University Archives: Artifacts, Textiles, and Memorabilia Collection

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION     TitleUniversity Archives: Artifacts, Textiles, and Memorabilia Collection Collection Number UA 2119 OCLC Number In-process Creator  Various: Stony Brook University Provenance  Collected by Special Collections and University Archives, Stony Brook University Libraries. Extent, Scope, and Content Note  The collection is comprised of 14 cubic ft. of artifacts, memorabilia, and

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Faculty Emeritus Documentation Project and Collection

Special Note 1 : This is an ongoing project. Please consider contributing to our efforts to document Stony Brook University faculty experiences. The online form can be accessed here.   Special Note 2: This collection is available online. Click  here to access a PDF of the interviews. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION    

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