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Justin Fincher appointed VP of Advancement and executive director of Stony Brook Foundation

Niki NassiriAdministration Faculty NewsJune 13, 2021

Stony Brook President Maurie McInnis appointed Justin Fincher as vice president of advancement and executive director of the Stony Brook Foundation after a year-long national search, according to a letter from her office on June 8.

Stony Brook University hosts Asian American and Pacific Islander anti-racism forum

Alek LewisAdministration Faculty NewsMay 6, 2021

Over 200 people attended “Breaking Silence: A Public Forum on Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Racism” over Zoom on May 5, prompted by the national conversations around the increase in hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

SUNY faculty and staff push for retirement fund to divest from fossil fuel investments

Alek Lewis2021 Faculty News Special Issues STEM Top StoryApril 18, 2021April 23, 2021

A group of employees of the State University of New York (SUNY) wants their retirement fund to pull their investments from industries and companies damaging to the environment and contributing to climate change.

Most classes will be in-person in Fall 2021

Alek LewisAdministration News Top StoryApril 6, 2021

Most classes at Stony Brook University will be held in-person during the Fall 2021 semester. According to President Maurie McInnis, only about 20% of the classes will be taught online.

History Club holds “After Trump” roundtable discussion

Timothy GiorlandoFaculty NewsApril 3, 2021

After the capital riots on Jan. 6, the history department is debating and discussing the outcomes of the Trump presidency and its impact on the American public.

SBU student awarded for work on electoral redistricting system

Steven KeehnerFaculty News STEMMarch 30, 2021

A Stony Brook University junior is developing and optimizing algorithms that construct “fairer” electoral districts in the United States.

SBU scientists conduct research to improve water quality in the Long Island Sound

Maria LyndersFaculty Long Island News STEMMarch 27, 2021

Scientists at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences are leading a study to measure the ability of farmed seaweed and shellfish to benefit aquaculture in the Long Island Sound.

The Statesman: “Getting to Know U” Ep. 1

Juliana Slocum, Minal Chawla & Jennifer ChoiFaculty Multimedia PodcastsMarch 26, 2021

After more than a year online, podcast interns ask three Stony Brook faculty members what they’ve learned over the course of the pandemic.

SBU dental clinic closes temporarily for renovations

Alek LewisAdministration NewsMarch 8, 2021March 13, 2021

Operations at Stony Brook University’s Dental Care Center have been temporarily halted to integrate the clinic into the hospital’s ambulatory care unit.

SBU workers push to delay in-person work return, argues it violates UUP telecommuting agreement

Brianne LeddaAdministration Faculty NewsMarch 6, 2021

More than 100 people have signed a petition to delay an in-person return to work for Stony Brook employees as early as March 1, arguing that it violates the terms of a union-negotiated telecommuting agreement.