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Presidential Lecture and Virtual Conversation with Tarana Burke, April 21

The activist, advocate and founder of the #MeToo movement will join Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis for a virtual conversation.

April 19, 2021

1 min read

Community Diversity Leadership University

Responding as a Community: A Message from President McInnis and Provost Goldbart

Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis and Executive Vice President and Provost Paul Goldbart released a joint message on April 16, encouraging the SBU community to respond with care, respect and civility as...

April 16, 2021

5 min read

Community Diversity Events News Highlights On Campus University

Basant Celebration Welcomes Spring to Stony Brook

The Stony Brook University Pakistani Students Association celebrated the start of the spring season with “Basant 2021,” a traditional kite-flying festival held April 9 on the Staller steps. Basant is a...

April 16, 2021

1 min read

Alumni News College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Diversity Faculty/Staff

CEAS Alumna Appointed Associate Dean for Diversity and Outreach

As an administrator, faculty and former student, Wei Yin will bring a fresh perspective to this role in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

April 8, 2021

3 min read

Community Diversity Events University

Stony Brook Stands with AAPI Community

On March 30, a vigil was held at the administration fountain to show solidarity and to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community at Stony Brook and around the world.

April 6, 2021

5 min read

Community Diversity Events On Campus University

Vigil on March 31 in Support of AAPI Community

A solidarity vigil in support of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community will take place Wednesday, March 31 at 1 p.m during campus lifetime, at the Administration fountain. The vigil is co-hosted by the...

March 30, 2021

1 min read

Arts & Entertainment College of Arts & Sciences Diversity Faculty/Staff

Stephanie Dinkins Named Inaugural Yayoi Kusama Endowed Professor of Art

Professor Stephanie Dinkins, from Stony Brook University’s Department of Art, has been named the inaugural Yayoi Kusama Endowed Professor of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences. A transmedia artist who creates...

March 25, 2021

5 min read

Diversity Events News Highlights

Diversity Networking Event: Not All SHEroes Wear Capes, March 26

The event, hosted by the Career Center, will connect current students to women in the workplace to learn about challenges and issues facing women, as well as internship and job opportunities.

March 15, 2021

2 min read

Academics College of Arts & Sciences College of Business College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Diversity Faculty/Staff School of Dental Medicine School of Health Techology & Management School of Journalism School of Medicine School of Nursing School of Social Welfare SoMAS University

Stony Brook Women Faculty: Inspiring the Next Generation

They are world-renowned scientists, groundbreaking researchers and beloved professors. They are also trusted advisors, caring mentors, loving mothers and good listeners. Women faculty at Stony Brook University have...

March 5, 2021

28 min read

Community Diversity Long Island School of Social Welfare Student Spotlight

SSW Alumni and Students Tackle Police Reform on Long Island

Alexandra Saint Laurent MSW ’20 has been the lead on the groundbreaking work of police reform, along with a criminal justice action committee that includes current SSW students.

March 4, 2021

4 min read

Community Diversity Events

Black History Month Event: Heroines of Politics, Feb. 24

Join the Black and Latino Alumni Network and the Department of Africana Studies for a Black History Month virtual event on Wednesday, February 24, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Kamala Harris’ inauguration last month was a...

February 23, 2021

2 min read

Arts & Entertainment Diversity Events News Highlights University

BHM Spoken Word Contest: The Show Must Go On

The audience won’t be there in person, but it will certainly be there in spirit when the annual Black History Month Spoken Word/Open Mic contest takes place virtually on Feb. 22. “It shows that as spoken word artists...

February 19, 2021

3 min read

Academics College of Arts & Sciences Diversity Faculty/Staff Featured Story University

Stephanie Dinkins Documents the Past to Create a Better Future

In late January, Stephanie Dinkins’ Secret Garden was one of the featured works at the Sundance Film Festival. Yes, that Sundance Film Festival. Quite an accomplishment for a self-professed “photographer-at-heart” who...

February 19, 2021

7 min read

Diversity On Campus University

Lunar New Year Brings Authentic Cultural Cuisines to Stony Brook Dining

Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a chance to start fresh, see loved ones and share in the hope of good things to come. The Stony Brook University community celebrated the Year of...

February 12, 2021

4 min read

Alumni Spotlight Story Diversity Events Main University News Highlights On Campus Stony Brook Matters University

Celebrating Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox

Lunar New Year is today, and Stony Brook is ringing in the Year of the Ox with a number of events and activities — virtual this year — to celebrate.

February 11, 2021

4 min read

Diversity Events Medicine News Highlights Wellness

Stony Brook Medicine Transgender Health Conference, Feb. 19

Register today for this virtual conference that seeks to spread awareness and education about the healthcare needs and health disparities faced by transgender and gender diverse individuals.

February 10, 2021

2 min read

Alumni Hottest Stories Awards and Honors Diversity Faculty/Student Spotlights News Highlights Stony Brook Matters Student Student Spotlight

EOP Student Receives SUNY Academic Achievement Award

Estrella Núñez ’21 received the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence, which recognizes students who have exhibited academic success, perseverance and leadership qualities.

February 5, 2021

5 min read

Alumni Chapters & Groups Alumni Hottest Stories Black/Latino Group Diversity Main University On Campus Stony Brook Matters University

Creativity Is the Focus of Black History Month 2021

When it came time to choose a theme for Black History Month, after the turbulent year the world has just experienced, the choice was clear. “The theme of Sankofa! Black Creativity reflects the innovation...

February 2, 2021

5 min read

Category: Diversity

Responding as a Community: A Message from President McInnis and Provost Goldbart

Basant Celebration Welcomes Spring to Stony Brook

CEAS Alumna Appointed Associate Dean for Diversity and Outreach

Stony Brook Stands with AAPI Community

Vigil on March 31 in Support of AAPI Community

Stephanie Dinkins Named Inaugural Yayoi Kusama Endowed Professor of Art

Diversity Networking Event: Not All SHEroes Wear Capes, March 26

Black History Month Event: Heroines of Politics, Feb. 24

BHM Spoken Word Contest: The Show Must Go On

Stephanie Dinkins Documents the Past to Create a Better Future

Lunar New Year Brings Authentic Cultural Cuisines to Stony Brook Dining

Celebrating Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox

Stony Brook Medicine Transgender Health Conference, Feb. 19

EOP Student Receives SUNY Academic Achievement Award

Creativity Is the Focus of Black History Month 2021

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