Student Activities Center Archives

Jarvis Watson leaves Stony Brook University after 14 years of working closely with students

Maya BrownAdministration News Top StoryDecember 2, 2020December 7, 2020

Dr. Jarvis Watson, the assistant dean for multicultural affairs, sat in his almost cleared-out office in the Student Activities Center and reflected on his 14-year professional career at Stony Brook University.

Student Union reopens on campus after three years of renovations

Maya BrownNews Student LifeOctober 19, 2020

After three years of renovations and about $63.4 million spent, the new Union opened on campus this fall semester. The Union features three levels of newly designated areas including an office for the Center of Civic Justice, club space and an e-sports facility.

SBU confirms first COVID-19 cases

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Top StoryMarch 22, 2020March 22, 2020

Stony Brook University confirmed its first cases of COVID-19 on campus, according to a campus-wide email from Interim President Michael Bernstein.

Stony Brook cancels all events through May 15

Brianne LeddaNews Student LifeMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

“Program advisors will be following up with their respective organizations individually to provide further support and answer organization specific questions.”

Students face uncertainty after campus residences close

Claudia MotleyNews Student LifeMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Stony Brook University students received the email on March 17: Residents within driving distance have 48 hours to vacate their dorms, and all other residents have only until March 20.

Student life suspended through at least March

Ethan TamNews Student LifeMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Stony Brook University Student Engagement & Activities confirmed that nearly all on-campus events through the end of March have been canceled in a March 11 email to student e-board members.

SUNY, CUNY classes going remote after March 19

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Top StoryMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020

City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY) schools will be going remote for the rest of the Spring 2020 semester starting March 19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in a press conference on March 11.

USG elections will be held on SB Engaged instead of SOLAR

Sherin SamuelNews USGMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

The move is at least partially driven by concerns of low voter turnout. Less than three percent of the undergraduate student body participated in the constitutional referendum last semester.

Competition encourages students to showcase their learning through technology

Alek LewisNews Student LifeFebruary 16, 2020February 17, 2020

David Ecker, the director of iCREATE, said SBU Inspirations is meant to be a fun activity that helps to both educate faculty on how technology could help their classes and help students showcase their projects to peers and potential employers.

New SAC Market opens at the Student Activities Center

Alek LewisNews Student LifeFebruary 2, 2020February 2, 2020

The SBU Marketplace at the SAC wanted to invoke the “look and feel of a Whole Foods” with its fresh ingredients.