The Statesman

Stony Brook University outlines facility reopening changes for the fall 2020 semester

Alek Lewis • June 29, 2020

The plan follows the guidance of New York State and State University of New York Administration guidelines and aims to protect the health and safety of returning students and workers while creating a “transparent” process for a phased return.

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Stony Brook cultural organizations unify for Black Lives Matter fundraiser

Claudia Motley • June 11, 2020

All money raised through the fundraiser goes to the Black Lives Matter Global Network, a chapter-based national organization that funds efforts to combat state-sanctioned violence and bring about liberation to the black community.

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SBU professor helps pen research detailing COVID-19’s damage to the US labor market

Claudia Motley • May 19, 2020

Stony Brook University economics professor David Wiczer helped conduct a 2-part research study that detailed how the US labor market has been impacted as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

SBU dining halls and food pantry adjust for social distancing

Brianne Ledda and Claudia Motley • April 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.

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Stony Brook University offers students pass/fail grading

Claudia Motley • March 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 and colleges...

SUNY students petition for partial refunds

Claudia Motley • March 18, 2020

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

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U-Haul is offering college students 30 days of free storage

Claudia Motley • March 18, 2020

U-Haul, the American moving and storage company, is offering college students 30 days of free storage during wide-spread school closures.

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African Student Union cancels fashion show after months of planning

Claudia Motley • March 17, 2020

All of Stony Brook University’s on-campus events during March were canceled after state universities announced that they’d be going remote on March 11. The African Students Union (ASU) Fashion...

Graphic shows U.S. universities affected by COVID-19

Claudia Motley • March 12, 2020

New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed that all State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) schools are going remote for the remainder of the semester.

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USG moving campaign process online

Claudia Motley • March 11, 2020

Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) will be taking its elections process totally online amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns and intends to postpone part of the election process.

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LGBTQ+ Center celebrates two years with open mic event

Claudia Motley • March 8, 2020

Stony Brook’s LGBTQ* Center hosted “Queer Grounds: Open Mic and Coffeehouse” on Friday to showcase the artistic talents of the university’s LGBTQ* community.

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Toni Blackman Hosts Hip-Hop Meditation for Black History Month

Claudia Motley • February 9, 2020

Toni Blackman, entrepreneur and the first elected Hip-Hop Cultural Ambassador to the US Department of State, taught Stony Brook students the art of hip-hop mediation at the Charles B. Wang Center on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

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