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Deborah DiFranco
Name: Deborah DiFranco
Title: Provost's Liaison
What kind of duties do you and your staff perform?
My staff and I work to ensure that students are able to obtain all of their course material information at the time of registration which is required in order to meet compliance of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. The information my office receives is then shared with the University Bookstore to ensure the Bookstore has their course materials in time for their classes. Our purpose here is to also be sure that both the students and faculty have the best experience possible when utilizing the services of their University Bookstore. In order to help this process along, the Provost Liaison's Office with the assistance of the University Bookstore now provide desk copies for the faculty. During the fall and spring semesters, we also hold Campus Lifetime events, which are free events for all faculty and students. In the past, we've had mini concerts, bingo, and even a design-your-own tee shirt contest.
What should students know about the bookstore?
It's not just for books!!! Great dorm furnishing, eco friendly items, logo clothing, cards, gifts and more are all available at the bookstore. I want students to know that their University Bookstore is a fun place to shop and enjoy events in addition to offering the most buying options for their textbooks at the best possible prices.
How can students save the most money when they shop for textbooks?
A used textbook is always the most cost effective way to obtain your textbook. But if cash flow is a problem there is the Textbook Rental Program, which allows students to get their books at a fraction of the cost of a new one. There are so many new options now available for students to take advantage of, I suggest they stop into the store and visit with the Bookstore Staff for an exceptional experience to learn the many different ways that they can purchase their textbooks at the bookstore, including new, used books, rental textbooks and eBooks. There is a different buying option for every student - you just have to know where to look!
Roneil Miller
Name: Roneil Miller
High School: Bayside High School
Academic Year: Graduate
Major: General Biology
What is your favorite event at Stony Brook?
Brookfest - with all the school work, classes, and work I have, I haven't really had the time to attend a lot of concerts. Brookfest is like bringing a concert into your (Stony Brook's) backyard. I love the performances, energy, and experience.
What would you tell prospective students about Stony Brook?
It's a challenging, but a great school. Study hard, make friends, attend classes, and you should do fine.
What is the most important thing you learned working at the Provost's Liaison's Office?
The most important thing I learned while working in the Provost's Liaison's Office is Leadership. Being a leader requires you to identify and apply everyone's personal strengths in a way that results in effective teamwork.
Jonathan Li
Name: Jonathan Li
High School: Delaware Academy
Academic Year: Senior
Major: Biochemistry
What is your favorite place to eat on campus? Do you have a favorite food from on campus?
Union Commons, hands down. Picantes allows you to create so many combinations that your taste buds will never get bored. This being said, quesadillas are easily the best food you can get there.
What would you tell prospective students about Stony Brook?
Get out there, go to events, get involved and meet as many people as you can.
What is your favorite Stony Brook tradition?
The Library Rave.
Peter Iannone
Name: Peter Iannone
High School: Walt Whitman High School
Academic Year: Senior
Major: Computer Science, Applied Mathematics & Statistics
After I graduate from Stony Brook, I hope to…?
Move somewhere warm and work as a software engineer.
Favorite Spot on Campus? Why?
The Wang Center and Humanities Building are both nice and airy and there are lots of great outdoor areas around the academic mall where you can relax.
What is your favorite place to eat on campus? Do you have a favorite food from on campus?
Picantes in the Union, and the Mogo Chef food truck.
Alyssa Carroll
Name: Alyssa Carroll
High School: Harborfields High School
Academic Year: Junior
Major: Linguistics
After I graduate from Stony Brook, I hope to?
Travel to Asia, and also to teach English as a Second Language.
What is your favorite place to eat on campus? Do you have a favorite food from on campus?
I love the Union Commons! You can make your own salad, get sushi or a burrito, and it's open til 3am!
What clubs or organizations are you involved in?
I'm currently the Treasurer of Stony Brook Fencing club, and a member of the International Student Organization.
Sophia Dang
Name: Sophia Dang
High School: New Utrecht High School
Academic Year: Non-matriculated
Major: No major as a non-matriculated student but my degree is a BA in Studio Art and in Art History & Criticism
What would you tell prospective students about Stony Brook?
Stony Brook campus, when visiting for the first time, may seem huge and overwhelming at first but within the first week, you'll know this school and its wide array of resources. Everyone, from students to professors to faculty, is here to help you feel right at home!
Favorite Stony Brook tradition?
Strawberry Fest - that chicken strawberry salsa? Strawberry ice cream? The most creative dishes people make with strawberries are really shown on this day.
Favorite Spot on Campus? Why?
The Staller Steps - because it serves as a place for students to relax in between classes, to meet with friends old and new, and to see a lot of performances hosted right at the front of the steps.
Isha Sheth
Name: Isha Sheth
Undergraduate School: Nirma University, India
Academic Year: G-1 Grad School
Major: Business Administration
After I graduate from Stony Brook, I hope to…?
Work with a Consulting firm in the area of Operations / Finance, travel the world and meet new people!
What would you tell prospective Stony Brook students?
Even though it might not be a famous Grad school, the courses and professors are impressively wonderful. Ample resources are available here, you should know how to make the most of it. One thing I loved about this place is its diverse and amiable crowd.
What's your favorite spot on campus? Why?
I like the SAC Food Court because most of the time it is full of life and energy, you find students chattering, having fun and it seems to put me away from classes, pending assignments and lectures.
Elizabeth Sabalvaro
Name: Elizabeth Sabalvaro
Undergraduate School: Prince George High School
Academic Year: Junior
Major: Chemistry
After I graduate from Stony Brook, I hope to…?
I hope to go on to graduate school for Forensic Science.
What's your favorite place to eat on campus?
Kelly Dining center for fish and steak nights. They have the best food on campus along with the best variety!
What clubs or organizations are you involved in?
I am involved with the undergraduate American Chemical Society. I love the community events we do such as going to elementary schools and interacting with campus in the art festival.
Gilmary George
Name: Gilmary George
Undergraduate School: Beach Channel High School
Academic Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology
After I graduate from Stony Brook, I hope to…?
Continue studying to get my masters and MD degrees.
What clubs or organizations are you involved in?
Catholic Campus Club, Pre Med society, Badminton, Hall council
Favorite Spot on Campus? Why?
Its a secret…During summer the opening by the physics building because the place is warm and serene.During Winter, 4th floor of Melville Library - warm and quiet and you can see what's going on around the campus.