vaccination Archives – The Statesman

Stony Brook Hospital suspends 133 unvaccinated employees following mandate deadline

Niki NassiriLong Island NewsOctober 7, 2021

Stony Brook Hospital suspended 133 employees without pay on Sept. 29 after they failed to show COVID-19 vaccination proof, according to Stony Brook officials.

Guest policy relaxed with increased COVID-19 testing compliance

Tim GiorlandoNewsSeptember 26, 2021

Campus Residences announced in an email on Sept. 23 that residents may host overnight guests starting Sept. 25, including commuters and off-campus guests such as friends and family members.

SBU anti-mandate protest was a failure and a let-down to the University

Fanni Frankl, Matt Venezia & Sam LauriaEditorials OpinionsSeptember 19, 2021

#OPINION: The Sept. 13 anti-vaccine protest on Stony Brook campus failed to do anything except damage the reputation of the university.

Ideologies clash as Turning Point USA protest arrives to SBU campus

Maya Brown & Steven KeehnerLong Island News Student Life Top StorySeptember 13, 2021September 13, 2021

About 200 people from Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the New York Young Republican Club, the Long Island Loud Majority and surrounding community members gathered around the fountain at the Academic Mall on Sunday, Sept. 12, to protest mandatory vaccines.

Turning Point USA holding anti-mandatory vaccine protest on campus

Maria LyndersNews Top StorySeptember 11, 2021September 12, 2021

The Stony Brook chapter of Turning Point USA will be holding an anti-mandatory vaccine protest on Sept. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. The protest is expected to take place on West Campus, but the exact location is still to be determined.

Conflicting responses: Stony Brook’s COVID-19 policy should be re-evaluated

Benjamin JoffeBack on Campus 2021 Editorials OpinionsSeptember 8, 2021September 8, 2021

#OPINION: With a student population 99% vaccinated, Stony Brook University must reflect the latest scientific data by pushing vaccination, allowing for a transition away from masks.

Stony Brook requires COVID vaccine and testing for students and faculty for fall semester

Viola Flowers2021 Back on Campus 2021 News Special IssuesSeptember 5, 2021September 7, 2021

Students and faculty at Stony Brook University are required to meet their respective COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements for the 2021 in-person fall semester, according to the Stronger Together website.

As local COVID-19 rate increases, Stony Brook restores campus mask mandate

Niki NassiriNewsAugust 12, 2021August 12, 2021

Stony Brook University is requiring students, staff and faculty to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status until at least Sept. 7th.

SUNY students will need to be vaccinated to attend in-person in the fall

Alek LewisAdministration NewsMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Students in SUNY and CUNY will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend the Fall 2021 semester, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

U.S. foreign aid during COVID-19 should extend beyond strategic interests

Matt VeneziaOp-eds OpinionsMarch 30, 2021

#OPINION It is rare that the U.S., in foreign policy, does something without its own strategic interests in mind. The relationship with these three tiny island nations is no different.