Congratulations to our colleagues Clara Tran, Head of Science & Engineering, and Darren Chase, Head of Scholarly Communication, for the recognition of outstanding service to the University Senate. It is a wonderful recognition of their enthusiastic service to the University…
Fuel Up For Finals
Studying for finals in the library this week? We are open 24 hours and will be handing out healthy late-night snacks on May 14th and May 16th from 10pm-12am to keep you fueled for your study sessions. Come see us…
Therapy Dogs at Southampton
We had a great turnout to our annual semester-ending visit from our therapy dog friends courtesy of CAPS and PALS. This year’s stress-relief was provided by Lucy and Cory. As finals are winding down for some (but not all) of…
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Whitman’s Poetic Legacy Celebrated through Art, Music, Literature, and History
On Friday, May 3 students, scholars, and the community gathered at Stony Brook University to explore and celebrate Walt Whitman’s local and global influence, impact, and legacy. The symposium “Starting from Paumanok: Whitman, Long Island, The World” examined Walt Whitman’s…
Holocaust Survivor Speaker at SBU Libraries
On Thursday, May 2, 2019, the event opened with a short and traditional ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the holocaust. Ruth Minsky Sender, holocaust survivor, author and speaker, gave a heart-warming talk about her life experiences…
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30th Anniversary of the Roth Regatta
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Roth Regatta! The history of this annual SBU tradition can be traced in the University Archives through photographs, newspaper articles, and more. The first event was held on April 28, 1989 and…
Health Sciences Library 24/7 schedule starting May 8
The Health Sciences Library is very excited to announce a 24/7 schedule starting the night of Wednesday, May 8, 2019. In response to student feedback and with full support from the Dean of Renaissance School of Medicine, the University Libraries…
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Murph Challenge Week Events Held at SBU Libraries
On May 4th, the Stony Brook University Office of Veterans Affairs sponsored the Murph Challenge, in memory of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan. In honor of this event, the library held a film screening of…
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Two Stellar Music Department Recitals
took place this week in the Library’s Galleria. “The Art of the Violin,” featured works by Martinu, Ravel and Saint-Saens, performed by students of Professor Jennifer Frautschi. “Clarinuts,” is the annual clarinet studio recital presented by students of Professor Alan…
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Dr. Joel Hurowitz’s research on the PIXL Instrument to Search for Signs of Past Life on Mars
On April 30, Dr. Joel Hurowitz from the Department of Geosciences presented his collaborative research on the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry, or PIXL, which will be part of the scientific payload of the Mars 2020 rover mission. PIXL is…
