Brianne Ledda – The Statesman

USG proposes restructured constitution in referendum

by Brianne LeddaFeatured NewsNovember 13, 2019November 13, 2019

A campus-wide email announcing the referendum and elections included a link to a Google Drive folder with an annotated draft with the proposed changes, a final draft of the new constitution and a document describing major changes, in addition to the current constitution.

Stony Brook students face paperwork and confusion at the polls

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 10, 2019November 12, 2019

Stony Brook students faced confusion and extra paperwork when they tried to vote on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Students who switched dorm buildings on campus since the last voting cycle were asked to fill out affidavits, worrying some that their votes wouldn’t count.

SBU set to invest $1.6 million in Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 3, 2019November 9, 2019

Stony Brook University will invest more than $1.6 million into its Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, according to updates linked in a campus-wide email sent on Friday, Nov. 1.

Presidential Search Committee outlines expectations for incoming president

by Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 24, 2019October 24, 2019

The Presidential Search Commitee detailed in a position profile their expectations for the next Stony Brook University president.

Interim President delivers university address

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryOctober 19, 2019October 21, 2019

Interim President Michael Bernstein reflected on the progress Stony Brook University has made in the past year during his first address to the university on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

50 years “forever wild”: Looking back on the Ashley Schiff Preserve

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryOctober 11, 2019October 11, 2019

When Stony Brook University decided to bulldoze the tallest conifer tree on campus in the 1960s, political science professor Dr. Ashley Schiff chained himself to its trunk.

Washington Post editor discusses science and transparency at latest ‘My Life As’ lecture

by Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019

“You may notice that we got a new goth motto,” Laura Helmuth, science editor at The Washington Post, said at Stony Brook University’s latest “My Life As” event on Monday, Sept. 23.

Chief Information Officer accepts job at Michigan State University

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StorySeptember 14, 2019September 14, 2019

Melissa Z. Y. Woo will be leaving her position as Chief Information Officer at Stony Brook University on Nov. 1. She will be taking up the same post at Michigan State University.

Stony Brook looks at parking improvements

by Brianne LeddaNewsSeptember 13, 2019September 13, 2019

Stony Brook University’s Department of Transportation and Parking plans to hire a parking consultant firm to “identify both current and future parking needs and improvements,” according to a campus-wide email sent today

Stony Brook professor charged with stealing cancer research funds

by Brianne LeddaBreaking News Top StorySeptember 12, 2019September 22, 2019

A Stony Brook University Professor was arrested on charges of stealing from cancer research funds. He could be facing up to 20 years in federal prison.