diversity Archives – The Statesman

Dr. Judith B. Clarke discusses women in power with Leading Women of Tomorrow

Amaya McDonaldNewsNovember 19, 2020

Following the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris, Stony Brook’s chapter of Leading Women of Tomorrow met with Dr. Judith Brown Clarke to discuss the growth of women in politics with powerful positions.

Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 15

Juliana SlocumMultimedia PodcastsNovember 5, 2020

In this week’s episode, News reports on the White House order against diversity training and SUNY’s Thanksgiving COVID requirements. Opinions shares an op-ed on GP/NC options from Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Fotis Sotiropoulos.

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

Maya BrownAdministration 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.

Chief Diversity Officer implements diversity plan to create change on campus

Maya BrownAdministration NewsJune 30, 2020July 2, 2020

“As a campus community, we will lead with purpose to build a supportive culture with our shared value strategy embedded into our actions and operational practices,” Clarke said in the email.

SBU needs to support black students before making statements about embracing diversity

Tyler PhillipsOp-eds OpinionsJune 11, 2020

#OPINIONS: SBU should not make statements on current events involving racism and brutality, when the university fails to hold their leaders and staff accountable for their unethical actions.

Stony Brook Athletics offers Mandarin streams for rest of basketball season

Ethan TamBasketball SportsFebruary 24, 2020February 27, 2020

The men’s basketball game against the Maine Black Bears on Saturday, Feb. 22, marked the start of a historic achievement for Stony Brook Athletics — the first game to be streamed in Mandarin.

Judith Brown Clarke hurdles her way into chief diversity officer at SBU

Maya Brown2020 Black History Month Faculty News Special IssuesFebruary 23, 2020February 28, 2020

Judith Brown Clarke believes that her role as chief diversity officer is about making people feel that they belong.

Stony Brook University exceeds expectations with first podcast “Beyond the Expected”

Lajiere BlakeArtsFebruary 22, 2020September 9, 2020

“Beyond the Expected” — Stony Brook University’s first podcast — premiered on Feb. 6. The podcast gets voices and insight from “members of our campus community and beyond who are deeply committed to contributing their time, talent and solutions to the most pressing issues in the communities where they live, work and play.”

Student media briefing got questions answered, but we are still being limited

Gabby PardoFeatured OpinionsDecember 8, 2019January 3, 2020

I had the opportunity to attend a student media briefing with Interim President, Dr. Michael Bernstein on Wednesday, Dec. 4 with Editor in Chief of The Statesman, Gary Ghayrat and Assistant News Editor, Maya Brown. The briefing consisted of other campus media outlets along with The Statesman, and other members of Bernstein’s team, such as University Media Relations Officer, Lauren Sheprow.

The USG concert series is a failure

Alek LewisOpinionsDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019

On Nov. 27, a Campus Connect email was sent to the undergraduate student body with a poll allowing them to cast a vote on a select number of potential artists for the 2020 Brookfest Concert.