Stony Brook University News

"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.

Distinguish Fact From Fear When It Comes To The Flu and Learn Why Falls Can Be Fatal To The Elderly

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:23:44 PST

From the facts about influenza to the science of acupuncture and health conditions that predispose elderly to falls, the 2009 Stony Brook University School of Medicine Mini-Med School will appeal to a wide audience.

Stony Brook Manhattan Now Offers Comprehensive Project Management (PMI ®) And Business Analysis (IIBA®) Certificate Programs Designed For Professionals In Transition

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:35:15 PST

Stony Brook University, Corporate Education and Training (CET) Professional Certification Programs are now being offered at the Stony Brook Manhattan campus. Project Management and Business Analysis classes will begin in September.

Baldwin Brothers, Other Celebs Take Swings Against Breast Cancer At Golf Outing

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:07:49 PST

The Baldwin brothers and other acting, music and sports stars took part in the Annual Celebrity Golf Outing benefitting the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, which supports research at Stony Brook University Medical Center investigating the causes, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer.

"Summer Soiree" Raises $175,000 For National Pediatric MS Center At SBUMC

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:55:55 PST

The 2009 “Summer Soiree,” presented by the National Pediatric MS (multiple sclerosis) Center at Stony Brook University Medical Center, raised $175,000 to benefit research at Center, the only one of its kind in the region.

Camp Adventure: Fun In The Sun For SBUMC Pediatric Cancer Patients And Siblings

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:22:43 PST

From August 15 to August 21, on the grounds of Camp Quinipet on Shelter Island, 21 pediatric cancer patients treated at Stony Brook University Medical Center, along with 24 of their siblings and SBUMC physicians and staff of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, will gather for a week of summer fun and activities.

Cody Walk At SBU Continues Success In Raising Awareness, Funds For Autism And Developmental Disabilities

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:47:01 PST

The 4th annual Cody Center Walk for Autism and Developmental Disabilities took place Sunday, May 3, at Stony Brook University. The event raised more than $28,000 for the Matt and Debra Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at SBU, which will be used to support research, education and community programs at the Cody Center.