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Stony Brook University Libraries Launches New AI Steering Committee
We’ve officially launched the Library AI Steering Committee! This group is one of the first of its kind in academic research libraries and will help shape how the library thoughtfully and responsibly integrates artificial intelligence into our services, operations, and…
Brilliant Performances at Art of the Violin
Listeners were treated to a lively assortment of selections at the November 12, 2025 Art of the Violin concert in the Galleria! Seated audience members and passersby enjoyed the program and admired the artistry of Professor Frautschi’s violin students and…
Beyond the Bookshelf: Data, AI, and the Future of Libraries
On November 3, 2025, the University Libraries hosted an international panel discussion entitled “Beyond the Bookshelf: Data, AI, and the Future of Libraries.” The panel featured Ahmad Pratama (Stony Brook University Libraries), Dan Anthony Dorado (University of the Philippines Diliman…
Introducing Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS)
The Health Sciences Library recently acquired a new database, Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS). This database will be replacing Nursing Reference Center Plus, Nutrition Reference Center, and Social Work Reference Center, as they have now been discontinued. Nursing…
Pictures from the Past: Exploring Stony Brook 50 Years Ago
Thanks to SBU alum Daniel Lack (Class of ’75, B.S. in Biology), a fascinating collection of fifteen historical photographs offers a rare glimpse into campus life during the university’s formative years. Dr. Lack took these pictures as a student in…
Special Collections and University Archives at the LGBTQ+ History Month Opening Celebration
On October 6, 2025, Special Collection and University Archives participated in the LGBTQ+ History Month opening celebration in the Student Activities Center, showcasing a selection of unique archival materials celebrating local and campus LGBTQ+ history. The display featured items from…
CAT Lab Launches Hands-On Sewing & Serger Access Course
Hands-On Learning Takes Shape: Sewing and Serger Course Now Live on Brightspace The CAT Lab’s newest learning path is officially open!After months of planning, testing, and threading (literally), the Sewing and Serger Course is now live on Brightspace — giving…
50th Anniversary Homecoming: Class of 1975 Visits the University Archives
As part of this year’s Homecoming celebrations, Special Collections and University Archives welcomed back members of Stony Brook’s class of 1975 for a special visit and exhibit. On Saturday October 25, SBU alums gathered in the Melville Library to browse…
Students Enjoy Fall Color on a Campus Nature Walk
On October 23, 2025, students took a break from classes to enjoy the beautiful weather and changing leaf colors. We walked through Ashley Schiff Preserve enjoying the sounds, smells, and sights of the forest, along with the help of some…
