From his original rough draft of a manuscript to the trowel he used for laying bricks, students in Professor Simone Brioni’s EGL 301 class of English majors visited Special Collections on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 and conducted research using one-of-a-kind,…
Dates: Mondays from 9/30-12/2 Might the voices of women veterans cast a new light on the realities, ravages and aftermath of war? At a time when we have an increasing number of women in active combat, what would it mean…
Read a passage from a favorite piece of speculative fiction (mystery, horror, science fiction, suspense), or from a piece related to the fall season. All welcome, whether to read or just to listen and discover new texts.
*Rescheduled from October 29th* The Digital Humanities Reading Group is a forum for discussion and critical engagement with the scholarly literature of the various fields, practices, and modes of inquiry encompassed by the term, “digital humanities.” Each meeting will focus…
University Libraries is honored to exhibit the talented works of Stony Brook student artists in the North Reading Room as part of the Fall Art Crawl. Organized by the Fine Arts Organization, a student art club at Stony Brook University,…
The Digital Humanities Reading Group is a forum for discussion and critical engagement with the scholarly literature of the various fields, practices, and modes of inquiry encompassed by the term, “digital humanities.” Each meeting will focus on pre-selected texts which…
As part of the 5th Annual Culper Spy Day, Special Collections will have on view from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. its original Culper Spy Ring letters authored by George Washington. Registration and tickets are required. Information about events scheduled…
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…
Riva will be speaking about her experiences as a holocaust survivor. A short ceremony will conclude the event followed by a book signing of Ruth’s book, “The Cage”. Copies of her book can be purchased at the event. Before the…
Join us on Friday, May 3 at this symposium exploring Walt Whitman’s impact on literature, music, and the visual arts. The event will culminate with a lecture and performance featuring 2018 MacArthur Fellow Matthew Aucoin, composer and writer of the…