Upcoming Events & Outreach
The following events will have centrally located tables where you will be able to donate. If you are able, please find a table to donate money and/or supplies from the approved list of items.
MAP-athon
Wednesday, October 11, 1-4 p.m.
Hosted by Stony Brook Libraries
Melville Library North Reading Room Learning Lab
Come help out relief efforts on the ground in Puerto Rico and other disaster areas, via open-source mapping. All you need is your laptop and a free moment next Wednesday. Following recent disasters such as the hurricane that struck Puerto Rico, people around the world are using the OpenStreetMap platform to give their time to hurricane relief efforts.
The Red Cross in Puerto Rico has set up digital mapping tasks through which those on college campuses and elsewhere can pitch in with ongoing relief efforts. During the mapathon, we will teach people the mapping work that needs doing, then we will map together.
No mapping experience necessary. No knowledge of local terrain is necessary. Come any time during 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please bring your laptop!
This event is organized by Stony Brook’s Center for the Study of Inequalities, Social Justice, and Policy; the Geospatial Center at the School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, & Stony Brook University Libraries.
WUSB 90.1fm & 107.3fm Phone-a-thon
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Make a pledge to support Hurricane Relief Fundraising Efforts by calling 631-632-WUSB
Fast-a-thon
Monday, October 23
Hosted by Muslim Students’ Association
SAC Ballroom A, 5pm-8pm
Pledge to fast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 23 in an effort to raise
awareness about food insecurity and natural disasters suffered by the communities
in the Caribbean, Mexico, Texas, & Florida.
At the end of the day, join us in SAC Ballroom A at 5 PM for a free dinner, a student
art auction, performances, presentations from guest speakers, and an open discussion
about your fasting experience!
Donations to Stony Brook University’s disaster relief effort will be accepted on site.
Letter writing for First responders and affected families
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Hosted by Interfaith Center and USG
SAC Lobby, 10am-12:30pm
Stop by our table to write letters of appreciation to first responders as well as notes of well wishes to affected families. We are collecting letters written in English and Spanish. Supplies will be provided.
Monetary donations (cash only) to Stony Brook University’s disaster relief effort will be accepted.
SBU BREAKERS Present: Hurricane Relief Jam
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Hosted by SBU Breakers (BBOY)
SAC BAllroom B, 7:30pm
Breaker dancing (All styles) event to help raise funds to support relief effort. Doors and Sign-ups begin at 7:30pm. Event is free. Please consider donating $5-$10 for relief efforts.
Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Hosted by the HHM Committee and Campus Departments
4:00- 6:00 pm SAC Ballroom A
Proceeds from auction of gift baskets will go to support Disaster Relief to Puerto Rico. Donations are needed. For more information please contact Heliana.mejia-scherl@stonybrook.edu or 1-631-632-6186.
Disaster Relief Map-a-thon 2.0
Tuesday, November 14
2nd Disaster Relief Map-athon Puerto Rico and Beyond
1:00 pm -4:00 pm, Melville Library
Dance for Puerto Rico
Tuesday November 21
Hosted by the Hispanic Languages and Literature Department, Office of the Dean of
Students and Student Affairs.
Student Activities Center (SAC) Ballroom B-6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
To register please contact: Aurelie.vialette@stonybrook.edu or RSVP via facebook:
Salsa Workshop
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Monetary Donation
Monetary donations will be accepted at the following campus events:
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Homecoming Hoopla
Academic Mall
12pm-3pm
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Creative Explosion
Student Activity Center Auditorium
7:30pm-10pm
Friday, October 13, 2017
Seawolves Showcase
Staller Steps
7:30pm-11pm
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Homecoming Football Tailgate and Game
LaValle Stadium
2:30pm-9pm
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Letter Writing for First Responders and Affected Families
SAC Lobby
10:00am-2:30pm
Be on the lookout for further disaster relief opportunities including educational events. Details to come soon.