Welcome to the CBC

DARE TO LEAVE YOUR MARK: The Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) spread its wings and took flight in September 2023 (opens in new tab) with the unveiling of its first student-commissioned work of art. From one side of campus to another, the CBC is busy turning all corners of Stony Brook into works of student-created, community-driven works of art that embody the group's ethos of inclusion, belonging, pride and purpose.

You can join us in our mission by recommending a project, proposing your own art (or someone else's), mentoring a student or volunteering your time and expertise as a member of our planning committee.

Contact us to find out how YOU can help us paint Stony Brook University #SBUtiful.

See Completed Works Be Involved

Mission

Create placemaking opportunities with meaningful artwork across campus.
Foster belonging, inclusion, affinity and pride among students, faculty, staff, community members and donors.
Provide support, expertise and experience for students to complete installations/launch their careers.
Collaborate with student artists and participating areas across campus to meet everyone’s needs and goals.
Spread awareness, generate excitement and invite participation in community art-making events.
Evolve program scope – building more East and West campus partnerships/exploring new art forms.
LEAVE OUR MARK, TOGETHER!

Vision

To create spaces of beauty, community, inclusion and belonging across Stony Brook’s campuses – for and by students as they make their mark and leave their legacy at Stony Brook University.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Judith Brown Clarke

Vice President for Equity & Inclusion, Chief Health Equity Officer and Chief Diversity Office

Ellen Cooke

Senior Director of Internal Communications & Internal Brand Management

Lauren Candela

Director of Communications for Finance & Administration

David Ecker

Technology Solutions & Engagement Specialist and AI Educator

Chris Tanaka

Associate Director for Finance & Administration School of Professional Development