diversity Archives – The Statesman

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

by 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

by 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.

Stony Brook recognized for diversity commitment

by Deidre RedheadNewsDecember 6, 2019December 8, 2019

Stony Brook is starting to earn recognition for its efforts to foster diversity. In early November, the Faculty Student Association (FSA) won the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS)…

When universities become echo chambers

by Andrew InfantinoOpinionsNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Educational institutions are prone to groupthink, a process by which members of a group strive for consensus by suppressing dissent. Dissenters may face retaliation or remain silent while external input is ignored.

Journalist Jelani Cobb addresses microaggressions in Presidential Lecture

by Maya BrownNewsNovember 2, 2019November 2, 2019

Dr. Jelani Cobb, an American writer, author and educator, spoke as part of the University’s Presidential Lecture Series on Monday, Oct. 28. During the lecture, Cobb discussed microaggressions and the pursuit of equity in the U.S.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences appoints new dean of diversity and outreach

by Meenu JohnkuttyNewsOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

Hiring Dr. Monica Bugallo to be the new Dean of Diversity and Outreach in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences was a “no brainer,” Fotis Sotiropolous, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, said.

Certificate program aims to enhance diversity skills

by Rabia GursoyNewsOctober 23, 2019October 23, 2019

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is taking new steps to promote diversity on campus with a certificate program for undergraduate students called the Social Justice League (SJL).

SBU hosts its first ever diversity and inclusion conference

by Maya BrownNews Top StoryOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Stony Brook University (SBU) hosted its first “Ignite The Student Leader in You,” a seven-hour diversity and inclusion conference on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Student Activities Center.

Interim President delivers university address

by Samantha RobinsonNews Top StoryOctober 19, 2019October 21, 2019

Interim President Michael Bernstein reflected on the progress Stony Brook University has made in the past year during his first address to the university on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Diversity plays a crucial role in a college experience

by Sarah TantawyOpinionsSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 2019

Many factors went into choosing this university. One reason was because I wanted to attend a school in a rural environment far from home to challenge myself. The other two were finances and research opportunities. One thing that I did not consider, however, was the school’s diversity.