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SBU is considering changing its virtual workspace from Google to Microsoft

Administration Faculty NewsDecember 11, 2020December 15, 2020

Stony Brook University is considering changing the academic and research side of the university’s virtual workspace from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, an idea which caused immediate backlash during the Faculty Senate meeting on Dec. 7.

Jarvis Watson leaves Stony Brook University after 14 years of working closely with students

Administration News Top StoryDecember 2, 2020December 7, 2020

Dr. Jarvis Watson, the assistant dean for multicultural affairs, sat in his almost cleared-out office in the Student Activities Center and reflected on his 14-year professional career at Stony Brook University.

SBU issues a budget initiative update, outlines task forces and their roles in the initiative

Administration Faculty NewsNovember 16, 2020

Stony Brook University issued a progress report on the university’s financial sustainability initiative through a campus-wide email on Nov. 10, updating the community on the efforts to identify long and short term opportunities to improve the university’s finances.

SBU extends G/P/NC deadline again, allows students to apply the policy to two classes

Administration NewsNovember 10, 2020

Stony Brook University has made its final decision on the extension of the Grade/Pass/No Credit policy (G/P/NC), extending the deadline to the last day of class, or Dec. 7, allowing students to apply the grading policy on up to two classes.

Students on campus must test negative before leaving for Thanksgiving break, SUNY Chancellor says

Administration NewsNovember 1, 2020

All students on SUNY campuses must test negative for COVID-19 within ten days before they leave for Thanksgiving break. SUNY campuses have until November 5 to submit a plan outlining their steps to close the fall semester.

Recent White House order could curb diversity and equity trainings at SBU

Administration News Top StoryOctober 27, 2020October 29, 2020

College campuses may have to halt diversity efforts and employee training in relation to the White House’s recent executive order against “divisive concepts” in federally funded programs.

SBU extends G/P/NC deadline after 2,000 sign petition

Administration NewsOctober 21, 2020October 24, 2020

Stony Brook University has extended its Graded/Pass/No Credit (G/P/NC) deadline from Oct. 23 to Nov. 6, according to an Oct. 19 email by Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Fotis Sotiropoulos.

Stony Brook took out millions in loans to curb COVID-19 losses

Administration NewsSeptember 27, 2020

Stony Brook University’s Faculty Student Association received an estimated $2-5 million in bailout loans, according to data released by ProPublica.

SBU announces hybrid classes for winter and spring semester

Administration 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.

Graduate students protest increased student fees

Administration News Student LifeSeptember 20, 2020September 20, 2020

Stony Brook University graduate students protested increased student fees during an hour-long car rally around Circle Road on Sept. 8.

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Most classes will be in-person in Fall 2021

Stony Brook University has administered over 100,000 vaccines

Commencement will be in-person this spring

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

SBU dental clinic closes temporarily for renovations