Brianne Ledda, Author at The Statesman

SBU announces hybrid classes for winter and spring semester

Brianne LeddaAdministration News Top StorySeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020

Stony Brook University will continue its hybrid approach to classes throughout the winter and spring semesters. The spring semester was delayed by one week to start on Feb. 1. There will not be a spring break.

UUP criticizes university reopening policies

Brianne LeddaFaculty NewsJune 19, 2020July 31, 2020

The union argues that these guidelines stand as a direct contradiction to the university’s recent statements on the Black Lives Matter movement, and its declared commitment to black community members.

School of Medicine aims to increase hospital security

Brianne LeddaAdministration NewsJune 13, 2020June 15, 2020

“We will continue to explore additional opportunities to maintain a safe and secure environment for our employees, for our patients and for the community,” the Stony Brook School of Medicine said in an email to SBU’s medical community.

Man charged for carrying explosives into Stony Brook University Hospital

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Police BlotterJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Responding bomb and canine unit officers confirmed that the man, 33-year-old Robert Roden, was carrying three explosive devices in his backpack when he was taken into custody on Tuesday night. Other reports from university police indicate that Roden was also carrying what appeared to be a BB gun.

University police investigate “suspicious package” near hospital

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Police BlotterJune 9, 2020June 10, 2020

This article was updated 6/10/2020 at 9:04 a.m. The Stony Brook University police investigated a “report of a suspicious package” at Stony Brook University Hospital on Tuesday night, according to…

Interim President Michael Bernstein to resume provost position

Brianne LeddaAdministration NewsMay 27, 2020

“Michael and I have already developed the foundations of a strong partnership and we will continue to work together to determine the next steps for the university,” McInnis wrote.

New pop-up testing site opens near Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

Brianne LeddaLong Island News Top StoryApril 30, 2020

The Southampton testing facility will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. It’s not a drive-through, so patients will need to leave their cars to be tested.

SBU will decide fate of fall semester by the end of June

Matina Douzenis, Gabby Pardo & Brianne LeddaAdministration NewsApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to rage through New York and the world, Stony Brook University will let its students know its plans for the upcoming fall semester by June 30.

‘Professor? Can you hear me?’: Universities adapt to online learning

Brianne LeddaAdministration News Student LifeApril 13, 2020April 14, 2020

“Zoomiversity” — an SBU-student run Instagram account — documents student antics during online classes and demonstrates some of the unique circumstances that have come with moving most of the country’s universities online.

Seniors call virtual commencement a ‘slap in the face’

Brianne LeddaAdministration News Student LifeApril 4, 2020April 5, 2020

“It was like a slap in the face that they took our money for four years and can’t even make an effort to tell us that they plan on rescheduling it,” she said.