Activities and Events
Coming soon.......SSO Hot Topics Week 2008 (October 27th - 31st)!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Upcoming Lecture: The Best Paid Hobby: A Physician's Perspective
Speaker: Joshua Moskovitz, MD, MPH
Date: Thursday, September 11
Location: Javits Room, E2340 Melville Library
Time: 4pm
Dr. Joshua Moskovitz, an emergency medicine physician, an alumnus of Stony Brook, and former leading light of SBVAC returns to campus on September 11.
The schedule of Dr. Moskovitz will be quite busy on Thursday, September 11, but he specifically asked that time be set aside so that he could talk to you about what the world of medicine is really like.
For anyone who is thinking of becoming a doctor, this event is not to be missed!
Student Life Listserv
The Division of Student Life has a Listserv that is used to inform Stony Brook students about what is happening on campus. Susan DiMonda, Associate Dean and Director of Student Life sends out weekly announcements about events, leadership opportunities, free tickets to events, etc.
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/studentlife/email.shtml
So You Think You're Pre-health, but Do You Really Know the Procedure?
Come out and learn more about the Pre-health process here at SBU. As an added perk, come meet a "real live" SBU Med student!
Date/Time: Wednesday 9/24/08 @ 9pm
Place: Whitman Main Lounge
Hosted By: RA Giuseppina
Get yourself informed before it is too late!!
October 27th - 31st, 2008
SSO Hot Topics Week 2008
October 7th, 10:00 PM
"The Price is Right"
Join Whitman College RA Jackie for a rendition of this popular game show! There will be lots of different games within the program and many students will have the opportunity to partake. Fun & Prizes!!
When: Tuesday, October 7th at 10:00 PM
Where: Whitman College Lounge, Roth Quad
Don't forget to sign in for Learning Experiment credit!
Fall 2008
Homecoming Float Building
You can get Learning Experiment credit for showing your SSO/Roth Quad pride and helping build our Homecoming float!
When:
Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday, October 16 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday, October 17 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where:
Mount College Lounge, Roth Quad
Don't forget to sign in for Learning Experiment credit!
Fall 2008
Commuter Student Services "Lunch & Learn" Workshops
The following workshops can be used for Learning Experiment credit, but you must register in advance. Both commuter and resident students may attend.
- The Clock Starts… NOW!!
Presented by Melissa Mastrogiovanni, RHD
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
1-2 p.m., SAC 304
There is no time like the present to set yourself up for success. The time you spend in college is what you make of it- so let’s get a move on! In this workshop you will get tips on how to take advantage of the opportunities available to you during your time in college such as clubs and organizations, internships, study abroad, AND MORE!! Don’t miss out on your chance to enhance your college life!
REGISTER ONLINE
- Get Some FACE Time
Presented by Jen Green, Undergraduate Colleges
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
1-2 p.m., SAC 304
Facebook—you know, that thing that causes you to spend hours in front of the computer accomplishing nothing but wall posts?! It’s time to make Facebook a source of productivity. Learn how to appropriately market yourself on this networking site, and use its functions to your benefit. Get the bigger picture – and we’re not talking about the size of your profile photo!
REGISTER ONLINE
- Speak Up!
Presented by Jean Peden, Undergraduate Colleges
Thursday, December 4th, 2008
1-2 p.m., SAC 304
Isn’t it time you learned how to truly speak well and comfortably in front of others? Well here is your opportunity to learn. Introverts and extroverts, alike, can have problems speaking in front of groups. Stop pretending that everyone is a head of cabbage and get some great tips on how to be relaxed in front of a group.
REGISTER ONLINE
Upcoming academic deadlines (ADD THESE TO YOUR PLANNER!!):
Waitlist Deadline,Sept. 8
Last day students can place themselves on a waitlisted course. Reminder: Students, who place themselves on a waitlist and change their intent to register, MUST DROP themselves from the Waitlist. If students are registered from the waitlist, students are responsible for any Tuition Liability incurred.
Drop, Withdraw (Without Tuition Liability), Sept. 8
Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university without tuition liability. Service offices are closed on weekends. Dropping individual courses must be done via Solar System; students withdrawing from the university or taking a leave of absence must submit a Withdrawal/LOA Request Form to the Registrar’s Office (form may be faxed or mailed). Withdrawals/LOA’s will be processed based on date fax received or based on the postmarked date. Date must be PRIOR to the 9/08/08 deadline to avoid tuition liability. For form visit: www.stonybrook.edu/registrar
Drop, Withdraw (Without a “W”)(Close of Business Day – 4:00PM),Sept. 15
Last day to drop or withdraw from the university without a “W” (withdraw) recorded on student record. Student is liable to pay pro-rated tuition and all fees.
All drops must be processed by the close of business day (4 PM).
Adding Classes / Swaps/ Late Reg. Ends (Close of Business Day – 4:00PM), Sept. 15
Last day to add classes and process a swap. Tuition Liability may apply if student reduces credit load. (Tuition schedule at website: www.stonybrook.edu/bursar). End of late registration. All changes must be processed by the close of business day (4 PM).
Full-time / Part-Time Status (Close of Business Day – 4:00PM), Sept. 15
Last day to change status to or from full-time or part-time status
All changes must be processed by the close of business day (4 PM).
Other Events and Information:
Fall 2008
SSO Hot Topics Week
Each student must attend one “Hot Topics” event outside of class to fulfill their SSO requirements. Sign-up link coming soon!
The exciting events planned are:
| Date |
Speaker/Presentation |
Time |
Location |
Monday, October 27th |
R. Lawrence Swanson, Director; Waste Reduction and Management Institute – School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences |
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
SAC 303 |
Tuesday, October 28th |
Maureen Murphy, Citizens’ Campaign for the Environment |
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
SAC 303 |
Wednesday, October 29th |
Jean Feinstein, Green Educator from the Long Island Climate Action Network
“"Lose 5,000 Pound in 30 Days (Carbon Pounds, That Is)" |
12:45 PM – 2:10 PM |
Humanities 1003 |
5:20 PM – 6:45 PM |
SAC 306 |
Thursday, October 30th |
Department of Environmental Conservation |
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
SAC 305 |
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
The themes of the talks can help you prepare your sustainability projects.
Don't forget, these projects are due in class during the first week of December!
Semi-Finals will be held on 12/8 and 12/9 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Finals and a Reception will be held on 12/11, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Tabler Center for Arts, Culture, and Humanities Black Box Theater.
The Career Center is launching their first ever Mock Job Fair on Friday, September 19. This event will allow students to practice what to say at a job fair. Employers will be on hand to coach students and offer advice. Students from all majors and classes are welcome!
Location: SAC Ballroom A & B
Time: 1:30 to 4 PM
Dress: Business Casual
Pre-registration Required: RSVP to ZebraNet Event # 223
Quad Office Advising Hours - Whitman College Advisor Office
Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00 - 5:00 PM
ANNUAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Planning Committee for the 2008 Student-Faculty-Staff Retreat is accepting applications from Stony Brook University students who would like to be considered for participation in this year’s event.
The Student Faculty Staff Retreat is an annual Stony Brook tradition, now in it's twenty-fourth, year where students, professors and administrators are invited to participate together as a “think-tank” to better understand, continue to improve and shape the future of our institution. This year's retreat theme is
Enhancing Student Engagement in Undergraduate Educationand will be held Friday, November 7, 2008 - Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Glen Cove Mansion.
Visit
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dos/retreat.shtml for more information and an application.
