To view this newsletter in its entirety, please click the view entire message link at the bottom of this page. | | SSW Update - September 28, 2026 | |
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The SSW Research Seminar Series returns on Tuesday, September 29, from 1 to 2 pm, with a presentation
by SSW Associate Dean for Research, Michelle Ballan, Associate Professor Shubham Jain of the SBU Computer Science Department, and computer science PhD student Adiba Shaira.
Dr. Ballan and her colleagues will present
"CareQA: Using Passive Sensing to Answer Caregivers' Questions About Sleep and Behavior in Children with Autism."
Attend in person in Health Sciences, Level 2, Room 232, or virtually.
Click here for the Zoom link and to view all Research Seminar Series lectures this semester.
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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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SSW Merch is Now Available!
Orders Due by October 4
Delivery: Free pickup at Shop Red in Melville Library or $9.95 flat-rate shipping to your home
Orders Ready: Beginning November 16
Your order matters! We need a minimum of 48 orders
for each item to produce the collection. The sooner you order, the closer we get to making these exclusive items
a reality. If a particular item does not reach the 48-item minimum, orders for that item will be refunded.
Friends and family can order too. Share the preorder link with anyone who wants to represent SSW.
Click here to place your order!
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Each week, we will share tips for studying, self-care, and resources from our
SSW Ambassadors!
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"If you are at the SBU campus visit the other side of campus! Ask any SSW ambassador to take a stroll with you - there's some really beautiful spots to just sit and enjoy nature."
~ India Carranza
Consider these resources: Brightspace Pulse App, Notion, Google Calendar
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"First, take a deep breath. Take each reading, each assignment, each class, one at a time. Look at your schedule and pick a time each day to do something for yourself. Take a quick walk, get your favorite cup of coffee, watch some mindless TV, or listen to some new music. Put your books down, put your phone down, and clear your mind.
~ Michelle Poulos
Resources: Self Care Tips
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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.
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Tuesdays, 5 to 6 pm
Thursdays, 4 to 5 pm
Weekly sessions in Health Sciences, Level 2, Room 2-100
Upcoming session: 9/29: Awareness of the 5 Senses
For more information, CLICK HERE.
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SSW’s Licensing Exam Prep Workshops:
Hear What Some of our Students and Alumni are Saying
Insights and experiences from participants in Instructor
Sunny Maguire’s exam prep workshops
SSW Licensing Prep classes are held in the Spring semester and each summer.
Information on the Spring 2027 course will be available later in the fall semester and information on Summer 2027 workshops will be posted here in March 2027.
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"I just wanted to tell you I passed my exam today! Your prep course has truly helped me stop my bad habits when answering questions by wanting to jump in and intervene right away. you’ve taught me to read the questions carefully and always go with my gut."
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"I took your prep course during summer session 2 and I just wanted to reach out to tell you I passed my exam in early August, thanks to your support! I scored a 93/110, which was almost identical to my practice exam score. Your class truly covered key points/strategies that helped on questions that would have been confusing on the exam, had I not taken your course. I was nervous about taking the exam so soon after the prep course but the material and concise information you provided made me feel prepared walking in."
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"Wanted to let you know I took the test yesterday and passed it!!! Thank you so much!! Taking your prep course definitely helped!!!"
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Mid-Autumn Festival is here!
The A3 Affinity group is organizing a food drive to celebrate! We’ll be collecting food, hygiene products, and school supplies to support our community.
You can drop off your donations at the School of Social Welfare Student Lounge by October 2.
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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.
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.
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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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Career Center Events
Employer Resume Review: Healthcare, Research, and Helping Professions -
Monday, 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: 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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"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
- Zig Ziglar
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