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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Accelerator
Date: August 27, 2024, 12:25 pm
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I'm glad the demand for housing is increasing. We really need to
build more modern dorms. Chavez/Tubman is already 10 years old
at this point.
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: August 27, 2024, 1:02 pm
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true- also so many of our peers have towers- umass, rutgers,
hof. it saves room but yes it's an eye sore.
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: August 29, 2024, 9:17 am
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Hochul sees Suffolk storm damage at Stony Brook University, vows
aid to those impacted by flooding
HTML https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/gov-kathy-hochul-storms-suffolk-county-stony-brook-university-xlpa1f7i
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> The scope of last week’s storm that battered Suffolk County
came into stark view Tuesday as Gov. Kathy Hochul visited
hard-hit areas, put the damage cost at Stony Brook University at
$22 million and pledged aid would soon be on the way for
eligible homeowners and businesses.
>
> Hochul stopped at Stony Brook University to assess flood
damage before speaking to residents in the tiny village of Head
of the Harbor and Stony Brook village, where floodwaters burst
through a dam at Mill Pond, washing away roads and damaging
homes.
>
> But the storm damage extended beyond Suffolk’s North Shore
communities. Floodwaters also took out the dam at Blydenburgh
County Park in Hauppauge and did damage to several businesses in
Commack.
>
> Applications will soon open for state grants up to $50,000
through the state's Home and Community Renewal website.
> Local officials are compiling disaster estimates to reach a
$37.5 million threshold of storm damage to release federal FEMA
funds.
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> Damage included up to 9 feet of water in the basement of some
dorms, seven elevators disabled and other academic buildings
impacted.The group also walked up the private Mill Creek Road,
which was destroyed and is the only artery to seven homes in
Head of the Harbor.Much of the land is owned on 11 acres by the
nonprofit Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Gloria Rocchio,
the organization’s president, said she hopes repairs can be made
to the dam in the next year to fill the pond and repair Harbor
Road.
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> Biden signed an emergency declaration Sunday to cover 75% of
federal funding repairs in Suffolk County, but officials said
that funding is for local governments to repair infrastructure
and does not include individual assistance for homeowners.
>
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: August 29, 2024, 9:22 am
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Questions, few answers at Stony Brook University session on
disaster aid
HTML https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/insurance-flooding-disaster-assistance-stony-brook-university-kmltywzp
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> Frustration ran deep Tuesday among Suffolk residents waiting
in a lengthy hallway at Stony Brook University to learn about
financial aid for homes and businesses flooded by last week's
torrential rains.
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> Some attending told Newsday they had regular homeowners
insurance but not a flood policy because they didn't live in a
designated flood zone. So when representatives from the state
Department of Financial Services did little more than confirm
what was covered and what wasn't Tuesday, and to contact another
state agency for details — New York State Homes and Community
Renewal — the request raised their collective anxiety about
their next moves.
>
> Berio had hoped he could apply for the grant at the Stony
Brook session. He said his house took on 4 to 5 feet of water,
destroying his ground-level finished basement and wiping out his
heating and air conditioning systems. Two cars were also a total
loss because of floodwaters. He felt deflated after being
referred to another state agency.
>
> "When you contact the office of FEMA," he said, "you're told
these ZIP codes are still not identified as a state emergency
area."
>
> Constantine Giannakos, 57, of Rocky Point, said he got a
similar response when he reached out to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency while standing in line for Tuesday's session.
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> "I got a message saying my area hasn't been designated yet as
eligible for disaster relief." Giannakos said.
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> Eight feet of water flooded his basement, which had been the
living space for his 84-year-old mother, who has dementia.
Giannakos said he lost four cars in the flooding, which also
damaged a sun room.
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: August 30, 2024, 7:39 am
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i complain a lot about this- and here's a step in the right
direction:
HTML https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stonybrookuniversity_sbutiful-activity-7234999807914749952-xRsN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
we get the easy things wrong sometimes. finally, some media
from campus that shows we have a pulse. 25k students and we
often found a way to take a photo with no one in it. good job
SB!
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 16, 2024, 5:02 pm
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happy birthday SBU!
HTML https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stonybrookuniversity_seawolvesforlife-activity-7241477281234268163--lOn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 23, 2024, 6:36 pm
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Inside Stony Brook: Students reflect on campus social life
HTML https://sbstatesman.com/128578/arts/inside-stony-brook-students-reflect-on-campus-social-life/
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> When upbeat music blasts out of speakers and hundreds of
social interactions blend into each other, it can be difficult
to give a nuanced answer to what social life is like on campus,
but that didn’t stop The Statesman from asking anyway. After
all, it’s back to school, and what’s a school without a social
life?
>
> Of the eight students interviewed, the majority reflected
positively on the social scene at Stony Brook University;
however, they greatly acknowledged that their personality types
and engagement in extracurriculars played significant roles in
shaping their opinions.
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> Kumail Syed, a commuter junior majoring in biochemistry,
expressed that although they believe some colleges outperform
Stony Brook in this aspect, Stony Brook does well in terms of
social life.
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> “It’s pretty good; it’s not as involved as other universities,
but it’s not as secluded as people make it out to be,” they
said.
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> Stony Brook’s reputation as a “secluded” school has been a
years-long subject of discourse on Reddit, where many students
have expressed discontent with campus life.
HTML https://www.reddit.com/r/SBU/comments/ya43yj/survey_what_dont_you_like_about_sbu_classes_hard/
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> Anjali Jadeja, a commuter senior majoring in computer science
with a minor in studio art, said student involvement is crucial
to forming connections. Without those initial attempts, students
would find it virtually impossible to adapt.
>
> “It depends on you. If you’re always gonna be sitting in your
room, it’s hard to make friends that way,” she said. “Even if
you don’t know anyone, just go. If you go alone, you’ll find
what you truly like, and you’ll make friends also.”
>
> Saiteja Kalam, a commuter graduate student getting their
master’s degree in data science, supported that sentiment but
added that people weren’t particularly hard to come by; rather,
good friends were.
>
> “It’s not very difficult to find people. [But] it’s difficult
to find people of your liking,” he said
>
> Though most students interviewed expressed contentment with
their current social lives, some said that they didn’t always
feel that way.
>
> Progga Dutta, a commuter senior majoring in computer science,
reflected on her experience as an international transfer student
from Bangladesh. She noted that the campus’s lack of resources
for transfer students made it tough for her to adjust, and the
school’s generalized groupings of international students didn’t
help expand her circle of friends.
>
> “When [new students] come over as freshmen, they get a lot of
help. [But] transfer students don’t get a lot of help,” she
said. “International students are grouped together.”
>
> Over time, Dutta said she was able to acclimate once classes
kicked off and events became more common.
>
> “It took me one year to understand the nature of the school,”
she said. “When I first came here, it seemed pretty dead to me.
But right now, it’s more vibrant … When it went into the fall
semester, there were more events and I got to know more people.”
>
> Several students agreed that frequent events and Stony Brook’s
wide variety of clubs were the strongest aspects of campus life.
>
> Kate Glenn, a resident junior majoring in environmental
studies, said, “There’s a strong club culture. It’s easy for
people to find a place for themselves.”
>
> With over 26,000 students and more than 350 clubs and
organizations, Stony Brook has no shortage of social
opportunities, but what it does lack is personal connection —
especially between those most dissimilar.
>
> All the students interviewed mentioned the noticeable
disconnect between different groups on campus. Specifically,
commuters said inconveniently-timed events were some of Stony
Brook’s weakest aspects.
>
> “Based on the amount of money they take from us for
transportation and [the] student activities fee, [events] should
be more inclusive and give interest to a lot of people,” Jadeja
said.
>
> Kalam said he’d propose “increas[ing] the collaboration
between undergrad and grad students.” He suggested that the
Undergraduate Student Government and the Graduate Student
Organization could collaborate.
>
> Kaustubh Funde, a resident graduate student majoring in
computer science, also commented on the lack of contact between
undergraduate and graduate students.
>
> “It’s tough for undergrad students and grad students,” he
said. “The events are quite separate for both.”
>
> Calls for greater inclusivity and a more cohesive student body
resonated throughout all of the interviews, highlighting a
desire for a more interconnected campus experience. Students
expressed a desire for events and initiatives that bridge the
gap between various groups, fostering relationships that extend
beyond the classroom.
>
> As the semester unfolds, it’s clear that while Stony Brook
offers many opportunities, fostering deeper connections remains
an essential goal to further bolster its vibrant community.
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>
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 23, 2024, 6:39 pm
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some snippets from the embedded Reddit article:
HTML https://www.reddit.com/r/SBU/comments/ya43yj/survey_what_dont_you_like_about_sbu_classes_hard/
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> Social life, it’s difficult to make friends here
>
> This environment is definitely a lot different than NYC, over
there you make plans and stick to them, it’s easier to talk to
people. Everyone already has their friend groups here.
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> I hate that people are so reluctant to talk to others and make
connections.
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> Middle of nowhere. I can’t get anywhere without a car
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>
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 26, 2024, 8:21 am
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AI Town Hall Details New Innovation Institute, Looks to the
Future
HTML https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/ai-town-hall-details-new-innovation-institute-looks-to-the-future/
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> Stony Brook University recently announced the launch of its
new AI Innovation Institute (AI3), expanding the Institute for
AI-Driven Discovery and Innovation established in 2018 from a
department-level institute within the College of Engineering and
Applied Sciences to a university-wide endeavor.
>
> Highlighting the growing prominence of AI, driven by
groundbreaking tools such as ChatGPT and other generative AI
technologies, Skiena said AI is now integrated into every facet
of our lives, from healthcare to education, and continues to
expand. He emphasized Stony Brook’s unique position to lead in
AI innovation, thanks to its world-class faculty and research
centers that are already renowned nationally and internationally
for their contributions to AI.
>
> Central to the Town Hall discussion was the announcement of
the university’s ambitious plan to establish and develop AI3.
“The goal of AI3 is to promote AI, stimulate research, attract
funding, and to make Stony Brook a more attractive place for
AI-oriented students and faculty,” said Skiena.
>
> Now reporting directly to the Office of the Provost, AI3 is
designed to accelerate, coordinate, and enhance AI innovation
and education across the entire Stony Brook campus, across
departments and disciplines.
>
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 26, 2024, 9:21 am
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Wolfie Finds a Permanent Place on Campus
HTML https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/wolfie-finds-a-permanent-place-on-campus/
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> New statue to bring sense of excitement, pride
>
> To the Stony Brook University community, Wolfie the Seawolf is
more than just a mascot — he is an icon. There is no one on this
campus who is a bigger celebrity, there is no one who can light
up a room just being there, and there is no one who creates a
greater sense of community than Wolfie. Admit it, Wolfie is our
very own celebrity.
>
> Now, Wolfie joins the ranks of other beloved mascots around
the country with a special monument dedicated solely to him. On
Thursday, September 26, at 4 pm, Stony Brook will unveil a
statue of Wolfie, complete with a dedicated bench, perfect for
resting, people watching or taking selfies. The rain date for
the unveiling will be Friday, September 27, at 11 am.
>
> “We are so excited to show everyone how much we love Wolfie,
as he is the heart of our community,” said Vice President for
Student Affairs Rick Gatteau. “As we have been beautifying our
campus, we knew we had to find a way to feature Wolfie as a
lasting symbol of Seawolf pride, tradition, and unity for
students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the entire Stony Brook
community. Finally, the perfect opportunity came along.”
>
> That perfect opportunity wouldn’t have happened without Ken
Marcus ‘71, who generously donated the funds for the statue. He
was inspired by his post-Stony Brook experience at the
University of Michigan, which has a very prominent Michigan “M”
on the campus.
>
> “It occurred to me, ‘Well, wouldn’t it be nice if Stony Brook
had something like that in its central campus,’” Marcus said,
acknowledging that while Stony Brook has entered its “great”
era, the “M” may still be a little more recognizable than Stony
Brook’s logo. However, after brainstorming a few ideas, the
Wolfie statue was the one that stood out — even if, technically,
he wasn’t a Seawolf during his time at Stony Brook.
>
> “When I attended Stony Brook, the mascot was called the
Patriots,” he said, noting that the 1960s was a particularly
hard time for the country, making it even more difficult to
embrace the Stony Brook mascot. “I think Wolfie is probably a
beloved mascot for many generations that came after my ancient
time, but I think it will probably prevail. I just hope that it
becomes a focal point, a meeting place. Perhaps people will have
their photos taken there when they arrive with their loved ones;
when they graduate.”
>
> And so many from the university, including faculty, staff and
students past and present echo his sentiments — especially
alumni, who feel that Wolfie represents everything great about
Stony Brook.
>
> “Wolfie is more than just a mascot — he’s a symbol that brings
the entire Stony Brook University community together,” said
Chris Murray, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s
degrees at Stony Brook (‘10 and ‘13, respectively). “Our campus
community is composed of people from all walks of life and from
every corner of the globe, but no matter where we come from, we
all share the same excitement when we see Wolfie.”
>
> To Christian Sugiarto ’16, Wolfie was more than just a mascot.
In fact, he was Wolfie himself, a role that brought him immense
personal growth and has been integral to his continued
development.
>
> “Wolfie means a lot to me. He represents what a model
school-spirited student should be: positive, strong, tenacious,
diligent, lighthearted, empathetic, kind, and disciplined,” said
Sugiarto. “Representing him underneath the suit kept me grounded
and helped me embody those qualities in my daily life at school.
I’m thrilled that Wolfie is finally receiving the tribute he
deserves. His legacy will continue and more of him will be
spread throughout the campus.”
>
> As so many students have pointed out, Wolfie is the glue that
brings everyone together. Shouts of, “I am a Seawolf,” and “I
was a Seawolf too,” bring a sense of joy and connection that
cannot be matched.
>
> “I always had pride in my home and Wolfie was my medium to
convey that,” said Dylan Schreiber ’17. “I think it’s great that
Wolfie’s getting a statue and I hope it can help be a focal
point of students’ pride in Stony Brook the way Wolfie always
was for me.”
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for context:
HTML https://sbufan.createaforum.com/around-stony-brook/making-sb-better-idea-thread-2-0/msg43425/#msg43425
and this from feb 2013:
HTML https://sbufan.createaforum.com/around-stony-brook/making-sb-better-idea-thread/
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> -Tradition: we are relatively young and deficient when it
comes to tradition. I dont even know where to start. Cornell
has an entire page dedicated to Cornelliana. In time we will
have it. But we need to start building this now. Do we have a
statue anywhere on campus? We need our students to build these,
i understand, but we also should start taking some queues from
other universities on this.
HTML http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornelliana
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