The Undergraduate College of Science and Society
The College of Science & Society is housed in Roth Quad and emphasizes imagination, research, and discovery in a social context. Students explore the power of creativity to transform the modern environment in which we live. Students are given opportunities to visit laboratories at Stony Brook and elsewhere where cutting-edge research is carried out. The College focuses on developing a well-rounded student who is intellectually prepared to meet the challenges of today's complex and changing world. For upper division students, the College is home to the Environmental Studies and Health and Wellness Living Learning Centers.
Upcoming Deadlines
November 10, 2008: Open enrollment for Winter Session begins
Announcements (Updated 11/21/08)
| Main Office: | N-3071 Melville Library (631) 632-4378 |
| Email: | Science_and_Society@notes.cc.sunysb.edu |
Walk-Ins
Students may come see any advisor in the Undergraduate Colleges office during the walk-in hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. SSO advisors can specifically be seen on a walk-in basis Tuesdays from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM and Wednesdays from 9:00 – 12:30.
Appointments
Additionally, SSO students can make an individual appointment with either Justine or Stacey at a time that is convenient. To schedule an appointment time, please call the main office at (631) 632-4378.
Quad Office Hours
SSO students also have the option to come see the advisors in the Quad! Stacey and Justine are available to see students on a walk-in basis on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Quad Advising office, currently located in Whitman College.
In order to help students prepare for the upcoming Spring 2009 registration, the Undergraduate Colleges will be holding "After hours" advising nights from Monday 11/17 through Wednesday 11/19. This means that the office in N3071 Melville Library will be taking walk-ins from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on each of these nights, and all first year students are encouraged to stop by to talk to an advisor prior to registration. (If you are an Engineering, EOP or an Athlete student, you are encouraged to meet with your assigned advisor) If you have any further questions, please call 632-4378.
The following make-up screenings of the interview and lecture will be held in the coming weeks. Students will be required to stay for one entire event and record their attendance at the end. Additionally, any student who wishes to see the screening of an event they did not attend, are welcome as well.
Event |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Author Lecture |
Tuesday |
November 11th |
8:00 PM |
ITS Center (Located in Gray College) |
Author Interview |
Wednesday |
November 12th |
1:00 PM |
ITS Center (Located in Gray College) |
Author Interview |
Monday |
November 17th |
5:00 PM |
Tabler Arts Center (Performance Space) |
Author Lecture |
Wednesday |
November 19th |
1:00 PM |
ITS Center (Located in Gray College) |
Author Interview |
Sunday |
November 23rd |
7:00 PM |
Tabler Arts Center (Performance Space) |
Author Interview |
Sunday |
December 7th |
7:00 PM |
Tabler Arts Center (Performance Space) |
Author Lecture |
Sunday |
December 14th |
8:00 PM |
Tabler Arts Center (Performance Space) |
For those of you unable to attend a Hot Topics lecture we have an assignment available to you. Please read the following two articles and write a one page (250 words) reflection paper on them. You must submit this paper to your instructor.
http://www.canvasli.com/feature-stories/sustainable-island.htm
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200703u/nj_rauch_2007-03-13