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Pianist Gilbert Kalish, left, and baritone singer Randal Scarlata, right, presented music from Schuberts final year at the Staller Center on Wednesday, Nov. 6. ALEK LEWIS/THE STATESMAN

Gilbert Kalish and Randall Scarlata Perform songs from Schubert’s final year at the Staller Center

Alek Lewis November 11, 2019
Baritone Randall Scarlata and pianist Gilbert Kalish presented “Triumph and Tragedy: Songs from Schubert’s Final Year” at the Staller Center for the Arts Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
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Take a Stand/Walk With Me March ALEK LEWIS/THE STATESMAN

“Take a Stand: Walk with Me” march preaches message of awareness for domestic violence

Alek Lewis October 27, 2019
Students, faculty and domestic violence prevention organizations marched together in “Take a Stand: Walk With Me” on Oct. 23 to raise awareness about domestic and relationship violence.
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Campus improv group raises awareness about mental health

Campus improv group raises awareness about mental health

Samantha Robinson October 16, 2019
Glenn McKay quietly sat on a chair and took a moment to himself. Four of McKay’s peers and his supervisor waited for him to perform his monologue, but he had just spent the last few minutes laughing about an old improv memory, and his monologue was serious. He had to get into character.
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Stony Brook professor heads rising economic movement

Stony Brook professor heads rising economic movement

Cindy Mizaku October 6, 2019
Stephanie Kelton, professor of public policy and economics at Stony Brook University and economic advisor to Bernie Sanders, is a leading figure in the rising economic movement called Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).
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Staller Center brings Shakespeares Hamlet to Stony Brook University

Staller Center brings Shakespeare’s Hamlet to Stony Brook University

Patrick Tuminski September 24, 2019
The Staller Center for the Arts brought the Royal National Theatre's production of "Hamlet" to Stony Brook University.
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Dr. Giulio Tononi giving a lecture on consciousness 
 on Monday, April 1. He is an expert researcher on neuroscience and consciousness. AMEYA KALE/THE STATESMAN

Neuroscientist speaks on consciousness at Staller Center

Ameya Kale April 4, 2019
Stony Brook University's department of neurobiology and behavior hosted Dr. Giulio Tononi, an expert on neuroscience and consciousness, for its annual Mind/Brain Lecture on Monday, April 1 at the Staller Center for the Arts.
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Erwin Staller receives an Honorary Degree for Doctor of Humane Letters at the 2001 Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony at Stony Brook University. Staller passed away last Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.  COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Long Island developer and philanthropist Erwin P. Staller passes away

Rachel Parker February 18, 2019
Staller is survived by his wife, Pearl Friedman, four children and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced soon to take place at the Staller Center.
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Celebrity Autobiography is a comedic play which consists of memoirs and poems of celebrities lives. The show was performed at the Staller Center for the Arts on Oct. 27

Celebrities make comedic impressions at Staller Center

Arielle Cheshire October 30, 2018
The comedy stage show “Celebrity Autobiography” was a smash hit.
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“Starry Nights” orchestral showcase lights up the night

“Starry Nights” orchestral showcase lights up the night

Arielle Cheshire October 21, 2018

Professor of Music, Cello and Chamber Music Colin Carr is the artistic director of the "Starry Nights" programs at the Staller Center for the Arts. The program is presented twice a year. PHOTO COURTESY...

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Ashanti at a party in Los Angelas, California. She was to headline Back to the Brook Vol I on Oct.25, but the concert has been canceled. ASHANTI/INSTAGRAM

Back to the Brook Vol. I canceled a week before slated performances

Luis Ruiz Dominguez October 18, 2018
Rumors have been circulating since the start of the semester that Back to the Brook was canceled and on Thursday, Oct. 18 they were confirmed.
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Professor Stephanie Kelton  NOOR LONE/STATESMAN FILE

Presidential Lecture Series: Professor Stephanie Kelton debunks the national debt

Lisseth Aguilar October 17, 2018
Kelton described the debate over the national debt as a “bipartisan chorus,” since both parties in Washington agree that having such a high debt will produce dangerous economic consequences for future generations. Contrarily, she argues that deficits are necessary for economic growth.
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Spanish flamenco troupe leaves audience in awe

Spanish flamenco troupe leaves audience in awe

Anna Correa October 14, 2018
Guerrero, along with the Compañía Flamenca, a Spanish dance troupe, performed “Flamenco Pasion,” a two-act performance with 12 different dances at the Staller Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 13.
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