Student Life Archives – Page 2 of 8

Stony Brook University launches laptop loan program for on-campus students

News Student LifeSeptember 27, 2020

Stony Brook University Libraries and Division of Information and Technology have partnered to initiate the Laptop Loan Program which allows up to 200 students in need of computers to rent laptops from the Melville Library.

New student startup provides a messaging platform for SBU students

News Student LifeSeptember 25, 2020

Dive Chat, a new student start up and group chat messaging app for students, was launched on Aug. 1 at Stony Brook University.

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.

Druthers Coffee opens across Stony Brook station

Long Island News Student LifeSeptember 13, 2020September 15, 2020

Druthers Coffee opens up across from the Stony Brook Station of the LIRR and offers a comfortable location for Stony Brook University students, and community members to enjoy a traditional sit-down coffee house experience

Huntley Spencer elected as USG President, Student Activity Fee remains mandatory

News Student Life Top Story USGSeptember 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Announced on USG’s Instagram on Sept. 11, Huntley Spencer has been elected president of the Undergraduate Student Government. In addition, the Student Activity Fee will be mandatory for the next two years.

2020 USG Election and Student Activity Fee Referendum begin

News Student Life USGSeptember 9, 2020September 10, 2020

Due to the financial situation of the student body brought upon by COVID-19, USG is giving undergraduate students the option to vote on the SAF being optional or mandatory.

COVID-19 causes remote meetings and budget cuts for student organizations

COVID-19 Special Issue News Special Issues Student Life USGSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Clubs and organizations thrive on interaction, community and events, all of which are a vital part of campus life. However, they are now forced to adapt to a remote experience and limited funds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Residential students from restricted states and abroad must undergo mandatory quarantine

Administration News Student LifeJuly 30, 2020

International students and students from states with high rates of COVID-19 must quarantine either in New York or in a state with any travel restrictions before moving into university housing. Students may quarantine on or off-campus.

ICE rolls back changes after student and university backlash

News Student Life Top StoryJuly 13, 2020July 15, 2020

The changes, which were rolled back on July 14, would have forced students to leave their university if they did not take any classes in-person.

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

Administration News Student Life Top StoryJuly 8, 2020July 10, 2020

In a series of social media posts on Instagram and Twitter, the victims detailed separate incidents in which the accused sexually assaulted them. Some victims also claim inaction by the Title IX and Student Engagement and Activities offices.

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BREAKING: University gives resident students exclusive opportunity to get Moderna vaccine

Student-created history journal seeks to fill gap at SBU

The burden on international SBU students is synchronous