Administration Archives – The Statesman

SBU pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; adds new vaccination opportunities

Administration News Top StoryApril 13, 2021

Stony Brook University has paused distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to students and employees due to concerns about potential negative side effects.

NYS outlines preliminary guidance on in-person graduation ceremonies

Administration NewsApril 13, 2021

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined preliminary guidance for this spring’s in-person graduation ceremonies, which includes restrictions on venue capacity and requirement for a recent negative COVID-19 test or vaccination for attendees.

Most classes will be in-person in Fall 2021

Administration News Top StoryApril 6, 2021

Most classes at Stony Brook University will be held in-person during the Fall 2021 semester. According to President Maurie McInnis, only about 20% of the classes will be taught online.

Stony Brook University has administered over 100,000 vaccines

Administration NewsMarch 26, 2021

Stony Brook University has administered 100,000 vaccinations in their state run point of distribution as of March 23.

Commencement will be in-person this spring

Administration NewsMarch 21, 2021

Stony Brook University class of 2021’s commencement ceremony will be held in-person at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium — at least for graduating students.

NYS expands vaccine access for SUNY employees, confirms vaccination site at SBU Southampton

Administration Long Island NewsMarch 12, 2021

State University of New York essential employees will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 17.

SBU dental clinic closes temporarily for renovations

Administration NewsMarch 8, 2021March 13, 2021

Operations at Stony Brook University’s Dental Care Center have been temporarily halted to integrate the clinic into the hospital’s ambulatory care unit.

SBU workers push to delay in-person work return, argues it violates UUP telecommuting agreement

Administration Faculty NewsMarch 6, 2021

More than 100 people have signed a petition to delay an in-person return to work for Stony Brook employees as early as March 1, arguing that it violates the terms of a union-negotiated telecommuting agreement.

SBU experiences a small spike of COVID-19 cases in residential students

Administration NewsFebruary 28, 2021

Stony Brook University has experienced a small spike in student cases of COVID-19 over the past few weeks. From Feb. 4 to Feb. 24, 117 students tested positive, according to the university’s COVID-19 dashboard.

NY plans to reduce 2021-22 higher education budget, even if state gets preferred federal support

Administration NewsFebruary 17, 2021

Public higher education would suffer a reduction in funding under New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 state budget which is contingent on $15 billion of federal support.

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Justin Fincher appointed VP of Advancement and executive director of Stony Brook Foundation

SUNY students will need to be vaccinated to attend in-person in the fall

SBU planning in-person graduation in September for 2020 graduates

Stony Brook University hosts Asian American and Pacific Islander anti-racism forum

Stony Brook’s cancer center in application process for Nation Cancer Institute designation