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Midterms Matter
Assistant Professor Kristen Brock-Petroshius, PhD, MSW, will serve as a panelist for SBU’sCenter for Civic Justice's Midterms Matter event on October 5.
Dr. Brock-Petroshius and fellow panelists will discuss the impact of midterm elections and key policy implications.
RSVP HERE
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| Pop-In Advising for All SSW Students | | | |
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Monday, 9/21 - 12 to 1:30 pm and
2:30 to 4:30 pm (hybrid)
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Tuesday, 9/22 - 12 to 1:30 pm and
2:30 to 4:45 pm (hybrid)
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Wednesday, 9/23 - 12:30 to 3:30 pm (hybrid) and 8 to 9 pm (virtual)
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Thursday, 9/24 - 12 to 1:30 pm and
2:30 to 4:30 pm (hybrid)
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Friday, 9/25 - 12 to 3 pm (virtual)
| | Relax the body and calm the mind in this peer-led space! | | |
Visit the School of Social Welfare's
Body, Mind, Spirit Student Wellness Room.
Tuesdays, 5 to 6 pm
Thursdays, 4 to 5 pm
Weekly sessions in: Health Sciences
Level 2, Room 2-100
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Upcoming sessions:
9/22: Urge Surfing
9/24: How Would You Treat a Friend?
9/29: Awareness of the 5 Senses
For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Graduate Student Government (GSG) Upcoming Events
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WELLNESS ON WHEELS
Join GSG on World Mental Health Day for a 45-minute beginner-friendly ride at CycleBar Woodbury. The event is an opportunity to connect with yourself and others while raising funds for Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit organization providing therapeutic and educational services across Long Island communities.
Saturday, October 10
12 to 1:30 pm
CycleBar Woodbury
8285 Jericho Tpke
Woodbury, NY 11797
The minimum donation to ride is $20, and all proceeds will be donated to
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian. Space is limited to 40 riders.
Use the RSVP link for full event details and instructions on how to reserve your bike.
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Shatterproof Walk in NYC
Sunday, October 25
Join the GSG for a fundraiser walk to end addiction.
For information about these events, email ssw_gsg@stonybrook.edu
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Human Trafficking 102 Workshop:
Identification to Justice
September 24, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Hosted by the Town of Brookhaven's Office of Women's Services and VIBES
This educational event will explore the journey from identifying human trafficking victims to pursuing justice, while highlighting the collaborative efforts of law enforcement, prosecutors, survivor leaders, and community advocates.
Attending this event can fulfill one Flex Point for the BSW Passport to the Profession.
Please be sure to take a selfie of yourself at the event with the sign and/or one (or all) of the speakers and post it under Flex Point for HWC396 or HWC497. Be sure to include the details of the event, including the title and date, with your upload.
Click here for more information and the registration form.
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Saturday, September 26
10 am to 2 pm
Stony Brook University Hospital
MART Auditorium and Atrium
Representatives from Stony Brook University, SPARK, Parent to Parent NYS, Choice for All, and other Long Island-based organizations will share information on resources available for the autism community!
Free to attend, but registration is required. Food and drinks will be served.
For questions, contact autismandneurodiversitylab@gmail.com or call (631) 638-3819.
REGISTER HERE
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Center for Interprofessional Innovation (CIPI) 3rd Annual Symposium 2026
Friday, October 2
8:30 am to 12 pm
Health Sciences, Level 3, Room 159
Join the Center for Interprofessional Innovation’s 2026 Symposium to explore strategies for selecting and developing assessment tools that effectively measure learning outcomes following interprofessional education experiences.
Participants will learn about common validated tools, aligning assessments with learning outcomes, and the center’s interprofessional offerings for faculty, staff, providers, and students. CIPI mini-grant recipient teams will also highlight their projects, programs, and research.
Join us in advancing interprofessional collaboration and sharing innovative solutions that drive meaningful change!
REGISTER HERE
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School of Social Welfare’s Dean’s Challenge
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Saturday, November 21, 2026
12 pm at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook University
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STONY BROOK vs. HAMPTON
FREE tickets to the Stony Brook University Football game!
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Help SSW Win
The Dean's Challenge!
The SBU school with the most redeemed tickets at its designated Dean's Challenge football game will earn a $250 student book scholarship for the following semester.
IMPORTANT: Reserve it.
Attend it. Scan it.
Only tickets that are redeemed (scanned) at the stadium count toward SSW’s total. Simply reserving a ticket does not count.
Join Us! Let’s show our pride and passion!
Click THIS LINK to reserve your tickets. Please let us know how many tickets you are requesting so we can fill the seats for a fun-spirited day!
Unlimited tickets available! If your plans change and you are unable to use your tickets, please let us know so we can make them available to others. Additional information will be included in your ticket confirmation.
| | Left to right: Victoria Castellano, Jacob Stone, Dayna Hunter, Sarah Elliott - all MSW '2026 pictured at their orientation as they begin their NYS Graduate Senate fellowship this month. |
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The Office for Community Outreach and Engagement Presents
Lifestyle Medicine Symposium:
Advancing the Future of Lifestyle Medicine
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8 am to 4:30 pm
Galleria, Health Sciences, Level 3
Join the upcoming Lifestyle Medicine Symposium, a collaborative hub designed to accelerate research progress in the six essential pillars of health: good sleep, movement, nutrition, social connection, stress management, and healthy patterns of behavior.
Faculty, staff, students, and trainees from all departments and disciplines are welcome to attend. Register here by October 6.
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Interprofessional Community Health Fair
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
1 to 5 pm
Health Sciences, Level 3, Galleria
This four-hour event is designed to bring together students, faculty, and staff across health-related disciplines to foster interprofessional collaboration, increase understanding of diverse professional roles, and strengthen team-based, patient-centered care.
At interactive booths, brief presentations, and case-based discussions, you'll meet representatives from across the health sciences. There will be raffles and giveaways!
Co-sponsored by University Libraries, Stony Brook Medicine, and the Center for Interprofessional Innovation.
For additional information, contact: Dina.Pilgrim@stonybrook.edu
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Career Center Events
Employer Resume Review: Healthcare, Research, and Helping Professions -
Wednesday, September 28, 2026, 12:30 to 3:30 pm | Registration Link
Healthcare, Research, and Helping Professions Job and Internship Fair Friday, October 2, 2026,
1 to 4 pm, SAC Ballroom A and B Registration Link
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Graduate Career Series Workshops
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Graduate Career Series: LinkedIn Mastery and Networking Strategies
Monday, September 21, 2026,
7 to 8 pm | Registration Link
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Graduate Career Series: Mastering Resume Building
Monday, October 19, 2026,
7 to 8 pm | Registration Link
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Graduate Career Series: Preparing for Job Fairs
Monday, November 16, 2026,
7 to 8 pm | Registration Link
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Job Opportunity
Part-time position available in a community-based support program for high-functioning young adults with disabilities. The program is based in Hauppauge, and
they are looking for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Small group cooking instruction, apartment organization, and assistance with groceries and banking.
Must have a clean license to operate a company vehicle.
Salary: $19- $22 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Please contact Lauri at 631-766-4190
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"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
- Aesop, (620 BC - 560 BC), The Lion and the Mouse
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