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Sep 12, 2024

Stony Brook University appoints Christopher Martin as associate VP for campus planning

Stony Brook University has appointed Christopher Martin as the new associate vice president for Campus Planning, Design & Construction. He will report to William Herrmann, vice president for facilities & services. In this role, Martin will oversee campus construction activities including planning, capital budgeting, architecture, design, engineering, and construction management.

Sep 12, 2024

Stony Brook University commemorates alumni lost on September 11

Stony Brook University community members gathered on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks to remember the alumni who tragically lost their lives on that day. At the Memorial Arch, located near the Humanities Building, the campus came together for reflection, remembrance, and healing.

Sep 11, 2024

Simons STEM Scholars welcomes second cohort with Summer Bridge Program

Stony Brook University's Simons STEM Scholars Program marked the signing of its second cohort (S2) of students this past May at the Simons Foundation's Flatiron Institute in New York City. In July, these students participated in a six-week Summer Bridge Program at Stony Brook designed to prepare them for their upcoming academic journey.

Sep 11, 2024

William Floyd High School announces pre-order availability for 2024-25 yearbooks

William Floyd High School 2024-25 yearbooks are available for pre-order.

Sep 11, 2024

Brookhaven School District announces opening amid ongoing weather monitoring

Brookhaven School District will be open on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The district will continue to monitor weather conditions and will make a decision regarding Thursday's schedule on Wednesday evening. Officials advise staying weather aware and checking the district's website and social media for school-related updates.

Sep 11, 2024

Last call for Class of 2025 senior portraits scheduled for October

The last call for Senior Portraits to be booked at the high school is scheduled for October 22, 23, and 24. The sessions will take place in the west gym. Any sessions after these dates must be booked directly at the studio in Farmingdale. Students are encouraged to visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com to book their appointments.

Sep 11, 2024

Stony Brook University celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week

The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Stony Brook University are set to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). This annual event aims to recognize the invaluable contributions that postdocs make to the university and the broader research community. The Stony Brook community is invited to participate in a series of events designed to foster connection, promote wellness, and highlight the significant role of postdocs in advancing knowledge and innovation.

Sep 11, 2024

Simons STEM Scholars welcomes second cohort with Summer Bridge Program

Stony Brook University’s Simons STEM Scholars Program marked the signing of its second cohort (S2) of students this past May at the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute in New York City. In July, these students participated in a six-week Summer Bridge Program at Stony Brook designed to prepare them for their upcoming academic journey.

Sep 11, 2024

William Floyd High School announces pre-order availability for 2024-25 yearbooks

William Floyd High School 2024-25 yearbooks are available for pre-order.

Sep 11, 2024

Brookhaven School District announces opening amid ongoing weather monitoring

Brookhaven School District will be open on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The district will continue to monitor weather conditions and will make a decision regarding Thursday's schedule on Wednesday evening. Officials advise staying weather aware and checking the district's website and social media for school-related updates.

Sep 11, 2024

Last call for Class of 2025 senior portraits scheduled for October

The last call for Senior Portraits to be booked at the high school is scheduled for October 22, 23, and 24. The sessions will take place in the west gym. Any sessions after these dates must be booked directly at the studio in Farmingdale. Students are encouraged to visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com to book their appointments.

Sep 11, 2024

Stony Brook University celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week

The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Stony Brook University are set to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). This annual event aims to recognize the invaluable contributions that postdocs make to the university and the broader research community. The Stony Brook community is invited to participate in a series of events designed to foster connection, promote wellness, and highlight the significant role of postdocs in advancing knowledge and innovation.

Sep 10, 2024

William Floyd High School's business academy featured on LI News Radio

William Floyd High School Business Academy chairperson Ms. Jacqueline Giacalone was recently featured on "Spotlight on LI Schools," a weekly program on LI News Radio that highlights notable developments in Long Island's schools. During her appearance, Ms. Giacalone discussed the various opportunities available to students through the Business Academy at William Floyd High School, emphasizing how these programs prepare students for post-graduation success.

Sep 10, 2024

William Floyd High School opens National Honor Society applications for 2024-25

The William Floyd High School Honor Society Colonial Chapter Charter #7567 is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.

Sep 10, 2024

First neutrinos detected at Fermilab short-baseline detector

Scientists working on the Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND) at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have identified the detector's first neutrino interactions.

Sep 10, 2024

William Floyd High School's business academy featured on LI News Radio

William Floyd High School Business Academy chairperson Ms. Jacqueline Giacalone was recently featured on “Spotlight on LI Schools,” a weekly program on LI News Radio that highlights notable developments in Long Island's schools. During her appearance, Ms. Giacalone discussed the various opportunities available to students through the Business Academy at William Floyd High School, emphasizing how these programs prepare students for post-graduation success.

Sep 9, 2024

Stony Brook's ASA launches new initiatives for enhanced student engagement

Dawn Villacci, director of Engagement and Guest Experience, is on a mission to connect with students and staff at Stony Brook University and enhance their campus experience through the Auxiliary Services Association (ASA). Her goal is clear: to make every interaction with ASA extraordinary.

Sep 9, 2024

Stony Brook University updates clothing recycling program with new donation bins

Stony Brook University has introduced updated 'Red Hot' donation bins as part of its long-standing clothing recycling program. These new bins feature enhanced signage and messaging to clarify what can be donated and explain the destination of these donations, aiming to ensure the community understands the impact of their contributions on sustainability and social welfare.

Sep 9, 2024

Stony Brook hosts national water acoustics research bootcamp

Stony Brook Southampton recently hosted a bootcamp where students from across the country collaborated on underwater acoustics research. Participants conducted experiments to transmit, sense, and measure different underwater acoustic signals. Funded by the Office of Naval Research, Dean Andrew Singer of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) organized the week-long activity alongside Professor Joseph Warren from the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and Professor Grant Deane from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography.

Sep 9, 2024

High school students participate in inaugural careers program at Stony Brook University

This past summer, seven William Floyd High School students participated in Stony Brook University's inaugural "A Taste of the Trades" program. The initiative aimed to provide hands-on learning experiences in fields such as construction, clean-energy production, and infrastructure development, while introducing job opportunities supporting sustainability.

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Stony Brook Students Rally for SUNY Funding

Students, faculty and staff rallied on the Chemistry Building Patio at Stony Brook University, calling for increased state investment in SUNY campuses as New York’s budget process again stretches past its legal deadline.