Stony Brook University News

Mount Sinai High School Wins 9th Annual Bay Scallop Bowl At SBU; Will Represent NY State In National Competition For Second Year in a Row

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:37:02 PST

Mount Sinai High School defeated Bronx High School of Science to win the 9th Annual Bay Scallop Bowl held at Stony Brook University on March 6, 2010.

Understand The Advantages Of Robotically Assisted Surgery For Urologic Cancers At SBUMC Community Update

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:32:04 PST

Stony Brook University Medical Center physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate, bladder, kidney and other urologic cancers will participate in the first Stony Brook University Cancer Center Community Update.

Understanding The Recovery Of Consciousness In Patients Who Suffer Traumatic Brain Injuries - Topic Of 14th Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:13:25 PST

The recovery of consciousness following traumatic brain injury and recent advances in neuroimaging and deep brain stimulation will be discussed at the 14th Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture at Stony Brook University on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the Staller Center for the Arts.

Winter White: 200 Plus Children In Need Receive Free Dental Care At SBUMC

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:09:17 PST

The School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University provided free oral health education, dental screening, exams and cleanings to more than 200 children at the annual “Give Kids a Smile” Day on February 5.

Stony Brook University Hosts First Engineering Fair For Girl Scouts; Ages 11-15

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:21:43 PST

Stony Brook University Collegiate Section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the NY Section of SWE and the Women in Science and Engineering Program (WISE) at Stony Brook University will present their first Girl Scout Engineering Fair on March 13, 2010, from 9 AM – 3 PM at Stony Brook University’s Student Activities Center.

SBUMC Surgeons Offer Free Innovative CME's For Community Physicians

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:38:02 PST

Faculty from Stony Brook University Medical Center’s Department of Surgery are running a new program offering community physicians and surgeons free continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.

"Rising Stars"-SBUMC Pediatric Cancer Patients Express Themselves Through Theater And Art At Talent Show

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:27:55 PST

Instrumentalists, vocalists, and dancers will take center stage at the 5th “Rising Stars” Talent Show and Art Exhibit, which features pediatric cancer patients, their family members, and Stony Brook University Medical Center staff as the performers.

First Director Of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy To Keynote At New York's Premiere Energy Conference

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:28:55 PST

Energy Secretary Steven Chu's recently appointed advisor, Arun Majumdar, will make his first major appearance as the keynote speaker at the 2009 New York Advanced Energy Conference. Majumdar will deliver his remarks at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge, New York, on Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30 am.

Stony Brook University's Confucius Institute Welcomes Award-Winning Chinese Choir To Wang Center

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:48:31 PST

On December 1st, 2009, at 7:00 P.M. the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University (CISBU) will host China’s award-winning Student Choir of Nankai University at the Charles B. Wang Center. Having performed at top concert venues around the world, the Student Choir of Nankai will present Stony Brook University and the surrounding community with a diverse repertoire of Chinese and Chinese minority folk classics.

International Conference "Migrations and Transnational Identities" Co-presented by Humanities Institute and D'Amato Chair in Italian Studies

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:06 PST

The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook University, in collaboration with the Alfonse M. D'Amato Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies, presents an international conference, "Migrations and Transnational Identities: Crossing Borders, Bridging Disciplines." The event will take place on the campus of Stony Brook University, in the Charles B. Wang Center and the Humanities Building on Thursday, November 12 from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, November 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Humanities Institute At Stony Brook University Presents Exhibition And Lecture On New York City Community Murals

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:51:56 PST

The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook presents Images of the African Diaspora in New York City Community Murals, a traveling exhibition that explores how African and Caribbean art, history, religion and myth have influenced mural themes and content.

Stony Brook University Celebrates Inauguration of President Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., M.D.

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:38:43 PST

The Stony Brook University community will come together to celebrate the inauguration and investiture of President Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., M.D., a renowned biomedical scientist and former Vice Chancellor for Research at Washington University in St. Louis.

Helping Children With Cancer Go Back To School SBUMC Experts "Educate The Educators"

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:04:48 PST

A one-day free conference dedicated to educating teachers, nurses, social workers, guidance counselors, and other educators about the medical and educational issues that children with cancer encounter when returning to school, will take place on November 3, 2009, at the Wang Center at Stony Brook University.

Who's Who In Smart Energy Convene For New York's Largest And Most Comprehensive Advanced Energy Conference

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:02:05 PST

The Who’s Who of Energy will generate some natural heat at the third annual Advanced Energy Conference on Long Island next month. Entitled “America’s Energy: New Thinking…New Initiatives…New York in November,” the conference is set for November 18 & 19 at the Hyatt Wind Watch hotel in Hauppauge, and will bring together leading researchers, government officials, policy makers and environmentalists along with leaders from the business, education and non-profit sectors, to what has rapidly become the premiere energy conference in the Northeast.

Help Beat Leukemia And Lymphoma By Donating Marrow SBUMC Holds Drive For Patients In Need

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:56:05 PST

Stony Brook University Medical Center will hold a bone marrow registry drive in November with hopes that patients with leukemia or lymphoma in need of a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant will receive a match.

A Presidential Inaugural Celebration At Stony Brook University Created With Something For Everyone

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:56:37 PST

In honor of the inauguration of Dr. Samuel L. Stanley Jr. as its fifth president, Stony Brook University is hosting an eight-day celebration on both the Stony Brook and Southampton campuses.

Gala To Celebrate Carol M. Baldwin's Life And 80th Birthday Proceeds Support Breast Cancer Research At SBUMC

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:21:26 PST

The 2009 Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund Gala will honor the life and work of Carol M. Baldwin, breast cancer survivor, advocate, and founder of the Fund, as she nears her 80th birthday.

SBUMC Child Life Program Meet Mets "Pitcher Of The Month" Starlight Foundation Donates Fun Center At Ceremony

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:33:15 PST

On September 8 at Citifield, home of the New York Mets, representatives of the Child Life Program at Stony Brook University Medical Center joined the Mets Pitcher of the Month, Brian Stokes, along with members of the Starlight Children’s Foundation and Sharp Electronics for an on-field ceremony.

Taking Strides To Beat Breast And Prostate Cancer "Walk For Beauty" Supports SBUMC Research

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:59:20 PST

Hundreds of breast and prostate cancer survivors, many clad in pink shirts, bandanas, or hats, along with the physicians and staff of Stony Brook University Medical Center, will participate in the “Walk for Beauty, Walk for Life.”

Tee Off Against ALS: "Ride For Life" Hosts Long Island Edcators And Healthcare Professionals Cup

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:27:25 PST

Teachers and healthcare professionals will put down the books and stethoscopes and pick up the golf clubs to participate in the Seventh Annual Long Island Educators & Healthcare Professionals Cup Golf Tournament.