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Dr. Zebulon Miletsky, an assistant professor of Africana Studies. MATTHEW YAN/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook professor tackles biracialism in Black History Month lecture

Matthew Yan February 23, 2020
Miletsky, who identifies as half-Jewish and half-black, hosted a lecture called “Interracialism: Biracials Learning About African American Culture” to tackle the storied history of what it means to be African American and biracial, Wednesday evening in the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library’s Central Reading Room.
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Art project by professor Nobuho Nagasawa titled Emotional Treasures, Emotional Revelations: Socially Engaged Art Project,” in the Central Reading Room in the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library. Unveiled on Nov. 11, the installation is a bookcase and an area where participants can find booklets with tiny confessions.  LAJIERE BLAKE/THE STATESMAN

“Emotional Treasures, Emotional Revelations: Socially Engaged Art Project,” brings serendipity to the library

Lajiere Blake November 18, 2019
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Stony Brook professor Nobuho Nagasawa of the Department of Art unveiled her latest art project, titled “Emotional Treasures, Emotional Revelations: Socially Engaged Art Project,” in the Central Reading Room of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library.
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A tall classic chai tea latte. Stony Brooks newest Starbucks location opened in the basement of the library on Jan. 23.TAYLOR HA/STATESMAN FILE

Let them drink coffee

Emily Benson March 26, 2017
Why can’t I bring in the most necessary ingredient for my long day of studying?
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USG president says student fees will not increase with 24-hour library

Eric Schmid November 24, 2015
Student will have access to the Central Reading Room, along with the Teaching, Learning and Technology SINC site, for the whole day, fulfilling Cole Lee’s campaign promise.
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Talking in lectures and the library has to stop

Jonathon Kline November 5, 2014
When you are trying to study for that soul-crushing midterm in Melville Library, all you hear is the sound of multiple people talking about a bunch of topics you could more or less not care about.
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Top 6 on campus locations to study for finals week

Michael Cusanelli December 6, 2012

There are plenty of places to go on campus where you can study your final days at school away. 6. Central Reading Room - Melville Library: If you’re lucky enough to find an empty seat in central,...

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