On March 16th, the University Libraries hosted the third event in this semester’s colloquium series, showcasing library faculty members’ research and professional development. Chris Kretz discussed his research on the history of commercial radio in the early 20th century, with…
Tech Spotlight: Mapbox
Mapbox is a digital mapping tool that lets users represent all types of map data. Mapbox has paid options for groups and businesses, but its map-making products are free to individuals and open source on GitHub. The system is very…
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*Blizzard Warning In Effect – Modified Library Hours*
Tuesday March 14, 2017 – Updated 8:50am The following libraries are open: North Reading Room: 8:30am – 5:00pm Health Sciences Library: 8:00am – 11:00pm Southampton Library: 9:00am – 5:00pm All other libraries are closed. Please…
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Mathematics Faculty Receives Award for Author of Outstanding Paper
Congratulations to Prof. Hough of Mathematics Department. Robert D. Hough, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Department was awarded the David P. Robbins Prize by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Presented once every three years, the award recognizes the author…
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University Libraries Presents: Colloquium Series
We are pleased to announce the next event in the Stony Brook University Libraries Colloquium Series. All are welcome to attend. Please mark your calendars and come join the library faculty and staff as we share our current research, initiatives,…
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Tech Spotlight: Duolingo
Duolingo is a foreign language learning app that breaks down languages into easy to learn segments. Using elements of games and scoring points, Duolingo makes learning languages fun and more interesting than trying to make it through a full language…
From the University Archives: Flashback Friday – 60 Years of The Statesman
2017 marks the 60th anniversary of Stony Brook University’s first student newspaper, The Statesman, founded in 1957 with the name Sucolian (an acronym for State University College on Long Island). The newspaper has been digitized; it can be browsed…
Special Collections Highlights the Papers of Naturalist Mary Fletcher
Naturalist and educator Mary Fletcher (1899-1989) authored “A Survey of the Algae Found in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden” in 1936. In honor of her accomplishments and Women’s History Month, Special Collections is featuring her papers, which are open and available…
Literary Karaoke at the Libraries!
On March 7th, students and faculty members met in the University Libraries’ Center for Scholarly Communication for an hour of literary karaoke in honor of Women’s History Month. Participants read excerpts from texts written by female authors. Selections included texts…
Scholars Present at the University Libraries in Honor of Women’s History Month
On March 1st, four Stony Brook University faculty members participated in a panel held at the Libraries in honor of Women’s History Month. The four scholars– Peg Christoff (Asian American Studies), Lisa Diedrich (Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies), Victoria Hesford…
