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Past Highlights

• 2020

• May 13, 2020:  SBU is First Place Winner in E-Waste Category of RecycleMania Competition

• April 23, 2020:  Lisamarie Gonzalez Takes 2nd Place in International Cake Decorating Contest

• April 22, 2020:  Market Place Cafe at Stony Brook Hospital Opens Mini-mart for Healthcare Workers

• April 16, 2020:  Gentile Family Donates Funds to Project Sunshine Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

• April 8, 2020:  Stony Brook University’s CulinArt food service team feeds students still on campus

• March 23, 2020:  Campus Dining Provides Information Concerning Policies and Hours

• March 3, 2020:  3 ways food service chefs make a bold menu statement with pork

• February 28, 2020:  Black History Month done right: Stony Brook University CulinArt dining celebrates with award-winning program of guest speakers, chefs, recipe contests and more

• February 25, 2020:  Urban Eats at Stony Brook University now offers four Instagram-worthy specialty milkshakes

• February 24, 2020: This Stony Brook Student Aims to Conserve the Ocean with Her Clothing Company

• February 21, 2020:  Black History Month Recipe Contest Winner Reginald Ligonde ’21 Showcases His Talents at Teaching Kitchen

• February 16, 2020:  Stony Brook races to zero waste through recycling competition

• February 13, 2020: Top 5 New Foods to Try This Spring

• February 11, 2020:  Stony Brook University campus upgrades popular dining area

• February 6, 2020:  A Look Inside the New SAC Market

• February 2, 2020:  New SAC Market opens at the Student Activities Center

• January 27, 2020:  Seawolves, Are You Ready to Recycle?

• January 16, 2020: SBU Students Find Way to Donate Untouched Campus Food Items to Local Food Banks

• 2019

• December 31, 2019: FSA's Top 10 Stories of 2019

• December 12, 2019:  Seawolves Enjoy Friendsgiving Celebration

• December 10, 2019:  Students Participate in First Student Conference Focused on Diversity Leadership

• December 5, 2019:  Farmer’s Fridge Brings Innovation and Sustainability to Vending Services

• December 4, 2019:  National Chocolate Day Kicks Off with Choco Lego Building Event

• November 27, 2019:  SBU Food Recovery Network Fights Hunger in Local Community

• November 26, 2019:  Top Ten Items to Get Your Favorite Seawolves for the Holidays

• November 20, 2019:  Students Host Tent City Event to Raise Awareness of Veteran Homelessness

• November 19, 2019:  Consider the Sauce: Chemistry Major Began as a Chef

• November 12, 2019:  SBU Eats Showcases Food Products and Teaches Cooking Skills

• November 12, 2019:  FSA Receives National Award for Inclusive Excellence

• October 25, 2019: Stony Brook Dining Halls Turn Away From Single-Use Plastics

• October 25, 2019:  Brooklyn Roasting Company Reduces Your Environmental Impact One Cup at a Time

• October 21, 2019:  Rooftop Farm Thriving at Stony Brook Hospital

• October 17, 2019:  Remodel of Bob’s Grill Kicks Off with a Nitrogen Ice Cream Demo

• October 15, 2019:  Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrity Chef Open House, October 23

• October 1, 2019:  Student Leaders Collaborate to Ignite Change and Empower Diversity

• September 26, 2019:  SBU sophomore recognized by LI Business News’ “30 Under 30”

• September 25, 2019:  College students crave Korean grab-and-go snacks

• September 25, 2019:  Campus Launches Major Plastic Waste Reduction in Dining Services

• September 23, 2019:  Doug Toledo ’19 Discovers the Ingredients to Success

• September 5, 2019:  Sydney Bell ‘22 Receives Long Island Business News “30 Under 30” Award

• September 5, 2019:  Guest chef brings Afghan cuisine to hospital

• August 30, 2019: Top 3 New Food Concepts to Try this Fall

• August 2, 2019:  Top National Honors Awarded At NACUFS 2019 National Conference

• August 1, 2019:  Afghan Cuisine Blends a Mix of Flavors at Market Place Cafe

• July 30, 2019:  Best Convenience Retail Concept: Jasmine Market, Stony Brook University

• June 24, 2019: Campus Tea House Pours on the Trends with New Cheese and Bubble Teas

• June 20, 2019:  Dietetic interns finish hospital tour with culinary faceoff

• June 17, 2019:  Hospital hosts cooking competition for dietetic interns

• June 14, 2019:  Dietetic Interns Compete in “Chopped” Inspired Competition

• May 31, 2019:  Hospital Expands Healthy Options with Guest Chef Series

• May 30, 2019:  University Hospital Menu Heats Up With Guest Chef Series

• May 29, 2019:  FSA Receives National Recognition for Sustainability Outreach and Education

• May 20, 2019: FSA Receives National Award for Best Convenience Retail Concept at Jasmine

• May 17, 2019:  Students’ Environmental Design Project Reimagines Shop Red West Plaza

• May 15, 2019: Food Management Best Convenience Retail Concept– Jasmine Market

• May 9, 2019: FSA Marketing & Communications Intern T'Kheya Yisrael to Speak at 2019 Commencement

• May 9, 2019:  Strawberry Fest and Diversity Day Celebration Is a Hit Again

• May 3, 2019:  Sustainability Studies Students Use Environmental Knowledge to Build Gardens with FSA

• April 26, 2019: A Beloved Tradition, Strawberry Fest Turns 26 This Year

• April 22, 2019: Stony Brook Celebrates Sustainability for Earth Day

• April 18, 2019: Root to Stem Dinner Brings Awareness to Campus

• April 10, 2019: FSA Receives Top Award for Market at West Side Renovation

• April 2, 2019:  Black History Month Opening Ceremony

• March 25, 2019:  Panera Bread Café officially opens at Stony Brook Hospital

• March 25, 2019:  Sydney Bell ‘22 Makes a Splash with Sustainable Designs on Campus

• March 19, 2019:  T’Kheya-D’Vrehy Yisrael ’19 Celebrates Black Culture on Campus

• March 11, 2019: T'Kheya Yisrael receives Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship

• March 11, 2019: Asian Market Opens in Wang Center

• March 6, 2019:  A different, appropriate way to celebrate Black History Month

• March 6, 2019: Black History Month Closes with Guests, Performances

• March 5, 2019: 5 Essential Spring Break Items That Are Easy to Pack

• February 27, 2019:  FSA Director of Marketing & Communications Receives Black History Month Far Beyond Award

• February 26, 2019:  Planting, Growing and Harvesting Radishes in Stony Brook’s Leafy Green Machine

• February 25, 2019:  Chef Kwame Kicks Off Black History Month with His Personal Recipe for Success

• February 12, 2019: News 12: Celebrating Black History Month at Stony Brook University

• February 11, 2019:  FSA Launches Convenience Store Offering All the Comforts of Home

• February 11, 2019:  Top 10 New Foods to Try this Spring

• February 9, 2019:  SBU starts Black History Month with Bravo’s Top Chef Kwame Onwuachi

• February 3, 2019:  FSA opens pan-Asian market in the Wang Center

• January 22, 2019:  Students, Welcome to Spring Semester 2019

• January 15, 2019:  Stony Brook is Celebrating Black History Month 2019

• January 2, 2019:  Rediscovering Native American cuisine before it gets lost

• 2018

• December 14, 2018:  Top Five Tech Gifts at Shop Red West

• December 13, 2018: Van Sullivan Appointed Executive Director for Faculty Student Association

• December 7, 2018: Top ten items to get your favorite Seawolves for the holidays

• December 5,2018: 8 Great Places to Study on Campus (That You May Not Know About)

• December 3, 2018:  Seawolves Give Thanks During a New Holiday Tradition at SBU

• November 30, 2018: New market opens at West Side Dining

• November 28, 2018: Stony Brook Hosts Open House Celebrating Influence of Native American Cuisine and Culture

• November 19, 2018: Stony Brook News - Native American Heritage Month Coverage

• November 8, 2018:  Native American Heritage Month Celebration, November 14

• November 8, 2018:  Seawolf Wins $5,000 for Tuition in Dr. Pepper’s Tuition Giveaway

• October 31, 2018: Jerk Chicken is Really Nice

• October 31, 2018: Project Sunshine Brightens Days at Stony Brook Children's Hospital

• September 27, 2018:  Find Your Favorite Foods Faster with the New Nutrislice App

• September 25, 2018:  Hispanic Heritage Month at Stony Brook Begins October 5

• September 19, 2018: 10 Trendy Items for Your Fall Semester's "To-Do" List

• September 12, 2018:  Make an Impact: Give Clean Water, Track Your Footprint and Stay Hydrated

• September 9, 2018:  Convenience store at West undergoes construction

• September 2, 2018: Shop Red West Gets New Look

• September 1, 2018:  Stony Brook Joins “Strawless Suffolk” Initiative

• September 1, 2018: New Food Options Come to Campus

• August 31, 2018: Top Five New Spots on Campus

• August 21, 2018:  Cooking Up New Dining Options for Fall 2018

• August 16, 2018:  Make an Impact: Give Clean Water, Track Your Footprint and Stay Hydrated

• August 3, 2018:  FSA Announces Price Freeze on Unlimited Meal Plans for ‘18-’19 Semesters

• August 1, 2018:  Coca-Cola Partnership Brings New Beverages and More Scholarships to Campus

• July 24, 2018:  Successful Summer Internships Lead Students Far Beyond

• July 18, 2018:  Stony Brook to Participate in “Strawless Suffolk” Initiative

• July 5, 2018: Stony Brook Launches First Online Team Shop

• June 22, 2018: Mobile Farm Stand Rolls into Stony Brook

• June 20, 2018: Seeds Sprout Experiential Learning Opportunities for Students at Freight Farm

• May 10, 2018:  Edward Gallagher ‘18 Kickstarts New Composting Research for a More Sustainable Future

• May 2, 2018:  Five Strawberry Facts That All Seawolves Should Know

• May 1, 2018:  Celebrate Strawberry Fest and Diversity Day

• April 18, 2018: Campus Dining Pilots Reusable Container Program

• April 18, 2018:  Food Network Star Aarti Sequeira Spices Up Asian Heritage Month Program

• April 11, 2018: Think Locally, Act Far Beyond Globally

• March 31, 2018: Stony Brook Partners with Electronic Vending Company

• March 20, 2018:  New Bookstore and Campus Store Provider Brings a Refresh to Campus

• March 13, 2018: Halal on Campus

• February 28, 2018: 5 SBU Food Hacks for the Student Running Out of Dining Dollars

• February 19, 2018: How to Reduce Your Plastic Waste on Campus

• February 5, 2018: Stony Brook News - Reusable Takeout Container

• February 4, 2018:  Follett Corporation named new campus store operator

• January 30, 2018:  Indian Cuisine with CulinArt Chef Srinivas Reddy

• January 29, 2018: Stony Brook News - Get Mobile App

• January 26, 2018:  New Official Bookstore and Campus Store Provider Starting This Summer

• January 11, 2018:  How to Buy Your Spring 2018 Textbooks

• 2017

• December 14, 2017: EDP Students Present Garden Proposals to FSA

• December 7, 2017:  Stony Brook Hosts Open House Celebrating Influence of Native American Cuisine and Culture

• December 5, 2017: Seawolves Give Thanks and Break Bread on Holiday at SBU

• November 27, 2017: Menu Mix: Soul of the Islands

• November 22, 2017: Former FSA Board Member, Lydia Senatus '18 Wins Prestigious Rangel Fellowship

• November 9, 2017: National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Workday Welcome: Nadeem Siddiqui

• November 5, 2017:  Bidding war underway in search of new bookstore retailer

• November 1, 2017: Stony Brook Celebrates Native American Heritage

• October 23, 2017: Stony Brook News - October 23, 2017: Amazon Coverage

• October 2, 2017: Stony Brook News - October 2, 2017: Farmers Market

• October 1, 2017:  Nitrogen ice cream delights students at East Side Dining

• September 28, 2017: Nitrogen Ice Cream: Thursday, September 28

• September 22, 2017:  Lazaro Rivera ‘20 Paves The Way for Success While Paying It Forward Back Home

• September 18, 2017:  Project Sunshine Event: Thursday, September 21

• September 14, 2017: From Farm to School: Stony Brook University Hosts Farmers Market

• September 7, 2017: Alec Simione ’17, Founder of Critic Clothing, Brings His Clothes to Shop Red West

• September 6, 2017: Summer 2017 Campus Dining Refreshes

• August 31, 2017: Spotlight: Alec Simione, SBU Alum and Founder of Critic Clothing

• August 29, 2017: Family Farewell BBQ Recap

• August 29, 2017: First Night Out Recap

• August 24, 2017:  Find Out What's New in Dining This Fall

• August 9, 2017: Summer 2017 Farmers Market & BBQ: Every Thursday!

• August 8, 2017: Halal NY is Now Open!

• July 24, 2017: FSA Executive Director Nadeem Siddiqui Helps Prep Lunch

• July 21, 2017: See What's New at East Side Dining Dine-In

• July 13, 2017: Save 8% at CulinArt Dining Locations!

• July 11, 2017: July 25 Farmers Market Recap

• June 20, 2017: 5 Questions with New Executive Chef Dan Lopez

• June 19, 2017: New Hershey's Machine at East Side Dining Emporium!

• June 6, 2017: Come Check Out the NEW and Improved Emporium at East Side Dining

• June 5, 2017: New Options at East Side Dining Italian!

• May 22, 2017:  Stony Brook Newscast: Earthstock 2017

• May 18, 2017:  Stony Brook University Freight Farm

• May 7, 2017:  Students snacked on sweet treats at annual Strawberry Fest

• May 7, 2017:  Tapingo lets students order Starbucks on the go

• May 7, 2017: CulinArt beats out Aramark as new campus dining vendor

• May 4, 2017:  10 Tips to Help You Ace Your Finals

• May 1, 2017: Stony Brook News - May 1, 2017: Farmers' Market and Farm Share Program

• April 26, 2017: Five Strawberry Facts Every Berry Lover Should Know

• April 25, 2017: Celebrate Strawberry Fest and Diversity Day on Wednesday, May 3

• April 25, 2017: University sanitarian tends to student concerns

• April 25, 2017: On weekend mornings, the coffee runs dry

• April 25, 2017: Campus Dining enters final stages of bid process

• April 24, 2017: Sign Up for the Farm Share Program

• April 24, 2017: Stony Brook News - Farmer's Market 

• April 19, 2017: The Unicorn Frappucino: A Review

• March 28, 2017: Opinions: CulinArt: A cost-benefit analysis

• March 16, 2017: SBU Business Builders Presented to Riverhead Chamber

• February 24, 2017: Ribbon-Cutting Marks the Completion of Chávez and Tubman Residence Halls and East Side Dining

• February 13, 2017: New Chinese/Korean Buffet at Jasmine Starts February 15

• February 13, 2017:  Stony Brook News - Island Soul by Jamaican Cafe

• February 6, 2017:  FSA Scholarship Recipients Shine in the Workplace

• February 6, 2017:  Stony Brook News - Starbucks

• January 29, 2017:  Library Starbucks opens in time for first week of classes

• January 16, 2017: FSA Seeks Proposals for New Food Service Provider

• January 9, 2017:  Campus Dining Bid Process Underway

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  2016

• December 15, 2016: Michael West Appointed FSA Director of Campus Dining

• December 12, 2016:  Stony Brook debuts hybrid dining center

• December 11, 2016:  Meet the student who grows greens for Stony Brook’s dining halls

• December 10, 2016: Closed Student Union Evokes Old Memories 

• December 8, 2016:  Fuel Your Brain for Finals

• November 14, 2016: Nadeem Siddiqui Appointed Executive Director for Faculty Student Association

• November 7 2016:  LI Business News:  Amazon Open Pickup Location at Stony Brook University

• November 6, 2016:  Stony Brook Statesman:  Amazon Pick-Up Location Opens in Melville Library

• November 3, 2016:  Stony Brook Independent:  Amazon Pick Up Comes to SBU

• November 3, 2016: Now Open - Amazon Pickup Location

• November 3, 2016: Stony Brook University Launches New Amazon Pickup Location

• November 3, 2016:  Stony Brook Newsroom:  Stony Brook University Launches New Amazon Pickup Location

• November 3, 2016:  The Digital Reader:  Amazon Opens Pickup Location at Stony Brook University

• November 3, 2016:  The Owler:  Amazon Opens Pickup Location at Stony Brook University

• November 3, 2016:  Newsday:  Amazon opens pickup site at Stony Brook University

• November 1, 2016:  Innovate LI:  Amazon Enrolls At SBU With Trendy 'Pickup Point'

• July 20, 2016: New Official Bookstore

• May 2, 2016: Campus Dietitian is Sweet on Strawberries

• April 20, 2016: Cooking for a Cause: Seawolves Compete in Iron Chef Style Cooking Competition, Raise Money for Charity

• April 18, 2016: Crisol Latin Kitchen brings “melting pot” of flavors to campus

• April 4, 2016: SBU Newscast - Food Expo

• April 3, 2016: Campus Dining's Food Expo brings excitement about food on campus

• March 28, 2016: Stony Brook News – March 28, 2016: Celebrity Chef Roberto Santibanez

• March 10, 2016: The Future of Farming May Live Inside This Box

• March 9, 2016: Grow 800 heads of lettuce a week in this box

• February 25, 2016: Student Employees Get A Raise: FSA Follows SUNY and Increases the Minimum Wage Effective Immediately

• February 22, 2016: Stony Brook News – February 22, 2016

• February 22, 2016: Island Soul Offers Caribbean-Southern Dining Fare

• February 18, 2016: Island Soul Brings the Caribbean to Stony Brook

• February 17, 2016: Hungry Wolf: Jameel Warney May Be College Hoops’ MVP, But First He wants To Make School History

• February 17, 2016: The Science of College: How coffee affects the body

• February 11, 2016: Student Employees Awarded $2,500 in Scholarship Funds From FSA

• February 8, 2016: Feast on This: 6 Changes Coming This Spring to Campus Dining

• January 25, 2016: Student employment spikes at Stony Brook University

• January 22, 2016: Taste of Reality: Stony Brook Prepares Students for Life After College Through Student Employment

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  2015

• November 30, 2015: Committee gives students a voice in Campus Dining

• November 12, 2015: New campus dietitian Stephanie May weighs in on healthy habits

• November 2, 2015: Growing greens in a shipping container

• October 23, 2015: New Campus Dietitian Provides Food for Thought

• October 19, 2015: Stony Brook University Celebrates Food Day to Promote Healthy Food, Wellness and Sustainability

• October 15, 2015: Lettuce? From a Crate? Stony Brook University’s Freight Farm

• October 1, 2015: Six Foods to Fuel Your Brain for Midterms

• September 25, 2015: Restaurants near Stony Brook University

• September 24, 2015: Freight Farm Fronts New Cultivation Options

• September 23, 2015: Stony Brook University Hosts Freight Farms on Campus

• September 21, 2015: SBU Newscast: 3:35 Freight Farms

• September 14, 2015: Sodexo coming to SBU

• September 11: 2015: Fast Food Out, Fresh Food In: Wendy’s Replaced By The Grille @Roth

• September 11, 2015: Stony Brook’s new hydroponic ‘Freight Farm’ can grow up to 1,200 lettuce heads a week right on campus

• September 1, 2015: Freight Farm brings greenery to SBU campus

• September 1, 2015: Students Receive New Laptops, Embrace Spirit of “Paying it Back” – (SBU Happenings)

• August 29, 2015: Stony Brook University Helps Prepare Next Generation of Farmers by Introducing a Hydroponic ‘Freight Farm’ On Campus

• August 21, 2015: Stony Brook University Helps Prepare Next Generation Of Farmers By Introducing A Hydroponic 'Freight Farm' On Campus

• August 19, 2015: Stony Brook University introduces hydroponic ‘Freight Farm’ on campus

• August 19, 2015: Freight Farms goes back to school, grows greens for Stony Brook U

• August 14, 2015: Stony Brook University Helps Prepare Next Generation of Farmers by Introducing a Hydroponic ‘Freight Farm’ On Campus

• August 13, 2015: Freight Farm Comes to Stony Brook

• April 10, 2015: Student Voice on Campus Dining and RHA Collaborate Using Mobile Text Polling to Shape the Future of Campus Dining

• April 9, 2015: Campus Dining Student Employees Become Food Safety Certified

• April 8, 2015: Research Findings Reveal Students Want Healthy Eating App to Make Healthier Meal Choices On Campus

• April 2, 2015: Seawolves Food Show Collaborates With Student Groups...

• April 2, 2015: Student Voice on Campus Dining Conducts Outreach to Improve Affordability, Flexibility and Quality

• March 25, 2015: NACUFS Survey Reveals Food Service Satisfaction Has Improved at Stony Brook University

• February 26, 2015: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of the New Jasmine Tea House

• February 13, 2015: Union Commons Makeover Provides Value, Variety and Speed of Service Changes

• February 4, 2015: Winter Renovation Brings Exciting New Changes to Jasmine

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  2014

• November 17, 2014: Cupcake Wars Whip Up a Culinary Competition at Stony Brook University

• November 5, 2014: Diwali Festival Lights Up Jasmine with Traditional Indian Menu and Cultural Performances

• September 16, 2014: New Self-Ordering Kiosk System at Student Activities Center

• August 22, 2014: Lackmann Culinary Services Announces Contract Termination with Kosofresh

• May 20, 2014: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of $23 Million West Side Dining Renovation

• May 6, 2014: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of West Side Dining Renovation

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  2013

• October 29, 2013:  Diwali Festival of Lights and Cultural Celebration at Stony Brook University

• October 7, 2013: Food Network's Iron Chef Jet Tila comes to Stony Brook University

• May 3, 2013:  Collaborative Efforts of College of Business Students and Stony Brook Dietary Interns Work Towards Healthier Eating Among College Students

• April 29, 2013: FSA Director of Marketing & Communications Receives Media Service Award

• April 10, 2013: Iron Chef 2013 Heats Up As Student Teams Battle for Victory

• March 27, 2013:  Roth Regatta Cafe Featuring Red Mango Now Open

• March 10, 2013:  Kelly Dining Center Reopening

• March 4, 2013:  Campus Dining Services Hires Nutritionist

• February 12, 2013:  Starbucks Opens at Roth Food Court

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  2012

• December 17, 2012: LaundryView Gives Students Remote Accessibility to View Status of Laundry Machines

• November 21, 2012: Cupcake War, A New Culinary Competition Inspires Stony Brook Students’ Creativity

• October 23, 2012: SBU Food Day Promotes Healthy Eating, Local Fare

• September 18, 2012: Sushi, Stir-fry, Salads And More Come To Roth Food Court

• September 12, 2012: SBU Faculty Student Association Unveils Wolfie Wallet

• August 31, 2012: Student Employee of the Year Serves as Example for Other Students

• February 3, 2012: Apple Comes to Seawolves MarketPlace

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  2011

• October 20, 2011: Campus Dining Staff Members Rewarded

• August 26, 2011: Late Night Dining at the Stony Brook Union

• July 18, 2011: See What’s New at SAC Food Court

• May 24, 2011: New SBU Spirit Shop at Holiday Inn Express

• April 27, 2011: Selling Back Your Books at the University Bookstore Helps an Important Cause

• April 14, 2011: FSA Brings New Unique Gifts to the Seawolves MarketPlace

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  2010

• November 29, 2010: Book Buyback Kickoff Scores Barnes & Noble Gift Cards for Students

• October 21, 2010: Eating on Campus Provides Major Source of Financial Aids

• October 6, 2010: Bookstore Makes eTextbooks More Efficient

• September 13, 2010: Composting, Compacting and Growing a Greener Future

• August 3, 2010:  Students Win Cash Prizes for Surveys

• April 14, 2010: FSA Works To Make Campus Residence Laundry Rooms More Sustainable

• January 15, 2010: Stony Brook University Bookstore Takes Steps Toward Textbook Affordability For Students