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Stony Brook classes suffer racist remarks, pornographic images in “zoom bombing” incidents

News Student LifeApril 3, 2020April 4, 2020

The Provost’s Office sent out a campus-wide email on Tuesday, March 31, to students, faculty and staff condemning “offensive and inappropriate content” in online classrooms after complaints.

SBU dining halls and food pantry adjust for social distancing

News Student LifeApril 2, 2020April 2, 2020

Stony Brook University’s food pantry is taking online orders from students on campus today between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. An email containing a request form was already sent to residents.

Students will receive refunds or credits, Stony Brook University says

News Student LifeMarch 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Stony Brook University announced that students will receive refunds or credits for unused fees in an email sent out to students on March 23.

Stony Brook University cancels summer study abroad programs

Administration News Student LifeMarch 24, 2020

The International Academics Programs (IAP) noted that the U.S. Department of State declared all international travel to be a “Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel.”

Stony Brook cancels all events through May 15

News Student LifeMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

“Program advisors will be following up with their respective organizations individually to provide further support and answer organization specific questions.”

How to seek medical help if you think you have COVID-19

News Student LifeMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

Students experiencing any sudden coughs or spikes in fever should seek medical help. As worry grows, public health officials and physicians have been encouraging the general public to only seek emergency assistance when direly needed.

Commencement will be rescheduled if necessary, chancellor says

News Student LifeMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

“If necessary we will reschedule your commencement to make sure you walk across the stage and we proudly celebrate your accomplishments,” Kristina M. Johnson wrote to seniors in the letter.

Stony Brook University offers students pass/fail grading

Administration News Student LifeMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

Stony Brook University will allow students to choose a pass/fail grading option for a majority of courses, according to a March 20 email from Interim Provost Minghua Zhang. Some schools…

Students face uncertainty after campus residences close

News Student LifeMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Stony Brook University students received the email on March 17: Residents within driving distance have 48 hours to vacate their dorms, and all other residents have only until March 20.

SUNY students petition for partial refunds

News Student LifeMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020

Stony Brook University, which told students to move off-campus on March 17, will offer partial refunds.

Student Life

Three SBU fraternities suspended after allegations of sexual assault emerge on social media

Stony Brook Computing Society hosts BLM charity stream

Stony Brook cultural organizations unify for Black Lives Matter fundraiser

Pre-med students navigate pandemic-related disruptions

Coronavirus hits the mental health of Stony Brook University students

Stony Brook classes suffer racist remarks, pornographic images in “zoom bombing” incidents

Students will receive refunds or credits, Stony Brook University says

Stony Brook University cancels summer study abroad programs

Stony Brook cancels all events through May 15

Commencement will be rescheduled if necessary, chancellor says

Stony Brook University offers students pass/fail grading

Students face uncertainty after campus residences close

SUNY students petition for partial refunds