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Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Stony Brook

One in five women and one in 71 men will be the victims of sexual assault at some point in their lives. The Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO), in collaboration with other campus organizations, will be holding...

April 3, 2018

2 min read

Diversity Entrepreneurship Events Main University Stony Brook Matters

Symposium Explores Women’s Leadership and Empowerment

Florence DiStefano Hudson knows what it’s like to be in the minority. For decades, she’s worked her way to the top in a variety of STEM positions traditionally held by men. Hudson, an entrepreneur, aerospace engineer...

March 28, 2018

4 min read

Research Stony Brook Matters

Business Professor Cites False Assumptions as Key to Gender Pay Gap

False assumptions made by employers about gender roles, and women’s inclination to avoid conflict in negotiations, are key factors contributing to the longstanding pay gap between men and women, according to a business...

March 23, 2018

4 min read

Awards and Honors Diversity Faculty/Staff Stony Brook Matters

Michael Kimmel Honored by UN Women as Champion of Change

As International Women’s Day is celebrated at UN headquarters in New York City today, leading expert on men and masculinities Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook...

March 8, 2018

2 min read

Diversity University Wellness

Stony Brook Marchers Rally in Support of #MeToo

An estimated 225 members of the Stony Brook University community marched outside of the Student Activities Center on Wednesday, Feb. 28 in support of the national #MeToo movement and raised their voices in solidarity...

March 8, 2018

3 min read

News Highlights On Campus University Wellness

Campus Offers Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence and Harassment

Stony Brook University is deeply committed to maintaining an all-inclusive community that is nondiscriminatory and safe for all. The Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity (OIDE) serves the University, Stony Brook...

February 22, 2018

3 min read

Community Events Leadership On Campus Stony Brook Matters

Register for the Women’s Leadership Symposium, March 14

The 2018 Women’s Leadership Symposium, “Life, Health and Leadership: A Conversation on Women in the Workplace,” will be held on Wednesday, March 14, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Student Activities Center. Register Now...

February 6, 2018

1 min read

President University

President Stanley Issues Call to End Sexual Harassment

In observation of United Nations Human Solidarity Day, Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. MD issued a challenge to prominent men to join the movement to end sexual harassment. In a video posted to...

December 21, 2017

2 min read

Events Global Main University President Stony Brook Matters

President Stanley Calls for True Gender Equality at Third Annual HeForShe Event

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, told a group of leaders in combating gender bias worldwide that he has a critical goal for Stony Brook University: to use the power of scientific research to create true gender...

September 21, 2017

3 min read

Stony Brook Matters

Ruchi Shah ’16 Joins Governor’s Council on Women and Girls

Stony Brook alumna Ruchi Shah ’16 has been named to Gov. Cuomo’s New York State Council on Women and Girls. The Council provides a coordinated State response to issues that particularly impact the lives of...

August 8, 2017

1 min read

Arts & Entertainment Featured Story On Campus

Women Directors Play Lead Role in Stony Brook Film Festival This Summer

Get ready for the Stony Brook Film Festival, July 20-29, 2017 Click here to purchase tickets and passes to the festival Click here to watch a selection of film trailers Bucking the age-old Hollywood gender trend of male...

July 7, 2017

6 min read

Alumni Chapters & Groups Diversity Main University On Campus Stony Brook Matters

Stony Brook Again Makes Top 50 LGBT-Friendly Campuses

Stony Brook University once again made the College Choice 50 Best LGBT Friendly Colleges and Universities list. The ranking highlights universities like Stony Brook that have a strong history of creating quality...

June 22, 2017

1 min read

Community Events On Campus Wellness

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Did you know that one in three women experience some form of sexual assault worldwide? April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and every year in this month, people come together to raise...

April 11, 2017

3 min read

Diversity Events News Highlights President Stony Brook Matters University

SBU Students, President Stanley Bring Gender Equality Message to SXSW

Extending Stony Brook University’s commitment to global gender equality, an SBU delegation shared experience and vision with leaders in the education field at SXSWedu, the prestigious annual conference devoted to...

March 9, 2017

3 min read

Global University

“5 Questions” Video Series Celebrates Women’s History Month

To mark Women’s History Month, Stony Brook’s video series “5 Questions With …” is releasing five new video interviews highlighting the importance of gender equality in higher education. This month’s luminaries include...

March 2, 2017

5 min read

Community Diversity Events News Highlights On Campus

Celebrating Women’s History Month at Stony Brook

Stony Brook University is recognizing Women’s History Month with a series of events on campus throughout the month. Saturday, March 4: Women in Science Symposium Saturday, March 4: Women in Science Symposium The...

March 2, 2017

5 min read

Diversity Student Spotlight

Students Brainstorm Solutions to Gender-Based Violence

Gender-based violence remains a serious concern for students across the globe. As part of Stony Brook’s commitment to fostering gender equality, the university hosted a HeForShe Ideathon in December 2016 for students to...

January 27, 2017

5 min read

Awards and Honors News Highlights Research Stony Brook Matters Student Spotlight

Applying Lessons from the Past to Social Challenges of the Present

Philosophy PhD candidate Jessica Sims is not content to remain safely ensconced in the ivory tower. Drawing upon classic works by Aristotle and Heidegger, Jessica addresses pressing contemporary social concerns while...

December 8, 2016

3 min read

Tag: #MeToo

Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Stony Brook

Symposium Explores Women’s Leadership and Empowerment

Business Professor Cites False Assumptions as Key to Gender Pay Gap

Michael Kimmel Honored by UN Women as Champion of Change

Stony Brook Marchers Rally in Support of #MeToo

Campus Offers Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence and Harassment

Register for the Women’s Leadership Symposium, March 14

President Stanley Issues Call to End Sexual Harassment

President Stanley Calls for True Gender Equality at Third Annual HeForShe Event

Ruchi Shah ’16 Joins Governor’s Council on Women and Girls

Women Directors Play Lead Role in Stony Brook Film Festival This Summer

Stony Brook Again Makes Top 50 LGBT-Friendly Campuses

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

SBU Students, President Stanley Bring Gender Equality Message to SXSW

“5 Questions” Video Series Celebrates Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month at Stony Brook

Students Brainstorm Solutions to Gender-Based Violence

Applying Lessons from the Past to Social Challenges of the Present

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