Events
Spring 2025 Semester
University Scholars Event Policy
Events are continuously added—check back often!
Attendance Requirements:
Eligible Events:
🔹Only events marked with a "*" fulfill the Scholars event requirement.
Participation Guidelines:
To receive credit:
🔹Arrive on time and stay for the entire duration of the event.
🔹Submit your attendance using form within 48 hours of the event.
Questions? Contact UniversityScholars@stonybrook.edu for more information.
Join Us At Our Next Event!
Scholars Pennant Pride: Designing Leadership Legacies*
Time: 12:30pm-1:45pm
Celebrate your journey as a University Scholar by crafting your own personalized pennant, a symbol of pride and leadership. Join us for an inspiring session featuring a guest speaker who will share insights on building impactful legacies and embracing your unique role within our community. This hands-on experience combines creativity and connection, leaving you with a keepsake to honor your Scholar story.
Scholars Mindfulness Series: Harmony Haven *
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
12:30-2pm, University Honors Seminar Room: Union 111-43
To RSVP: Click Here
Come engage with other scholars students in a relaxing environment! Scholars students will build an intentional terrarium with live plants that focuses on themes of self discovery, finding joy in the present moment, and cultivating gratitude in your life. Learn tools to help find resonance with your environment and with others. If you enjoy relaxation, growth, and nature this topic is for you!
Volunteer Fair*
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
11:30-2pm, SAC Ballroom A
To RSVP: Click Here
Meet nonprofit community organizations across Long Island/NYC and explore in person, remote, and hybrid volunteer opportunities both on and off campus! Learn about opportunities to get involved in the community during the semester and over the summer. This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Island Harvest Giving Garden Service Project*
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm,
Location: Off-Campus Trip (Location: 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket)
To RSVP: Click Here
Bus Pick-up Time: 11:30 am at John S Toll Rd ( outside of East Side Dining)
Join us for a meaningful afternoon of service at Island Harvest Food Bank’s Giving Gardens! 🌱🌿 Established in 2015, this initiative brings together volunteers to grow fresh fruits and vegetables in community gardens and local farms, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those in need rather than going to waste. This hands-on experience will not only support local hunger relief but also promote healthy eating and sustainability.
Come ready to dig in, learn about urban farming, and make a difference! No prior gardening experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to help. Hats, long sleeves, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen are recommended.
University Honors Program Energy Engineering Lunch and Learn*
Date: Monday March 31st, 2025
Time: 12:30pm to 1:50pm
Location: Union 111-43
To RSVP: Click Here
New York’s power grid is undergoing a major transformation to meet growing electrification demands. From designing substations and mapping transmission lines to developing thermal networks, and maintaining offshore wind turbines, engineers play a key role in this transition. Join us for a Lunch & Learn with industry experts as they share essential skills and career insights in the utility, industrial, and OEM sectors.
University Honors Engineering students are invited to attend, ask questions, and explore future career opportunities.
Cesar Chavez's European Tour: Lecture and Photo Exhibit
Date: Monday, March 31 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Chavez Hall Multi-purpose Room / Chavez Residence Hall
To RSVP: Click Here
This is the first time that Cesar Chavez is being honored in Chavez Hall! Listen to a lecture by Prof. Stephen Pitti (Yale), and view a photo exhibit of Chavez's boycott tour of Europe, curated by Prof. Lori Flores (History). Dessert reception and raffle (valued at $100) for event attendees.
Research 102*
Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 7-8pm,
Location: Union 111-43
To RSVP: Click Here
Come join University Honors Programs for a memorable panel night with some astounding researchers from the Stony Brook Campus. Students will learn about when and how to get research opportunities on campus.
University Honors Programs Academic Advising Event*
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Time: 12:30-2pm
Location: Union Ballroom
To RSVP: Click Here
Talk to Scholars Advisors, pre-health advising, URECA, and hear from select major departments for academic advising and course offerings for Fall 2025!
Seawolves in Service Week: Red Cross Cot Cleanup for Crisis Relief*
Monday, April 7, 2025
12-2pm, SAC Plaza
To RSVP: Click Here
For this service project, join the Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts by cleaning emergency cots used to aid people in crisis. Your contribution will help ensure that these essential supplies are ready for those in need during emergencies. Cots will be cleaned at the SAC Plaza.
Seawolves in Service Week:Wave of Change Beach Cleanup*
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
11am-2pm, Meet between the Administration Parking Garage and the Wang Center
During this service project, clean up the West Meadow Beach to support our community's coastal environments. The University will provide transportation- meet between the Administration Parking Garage and the Wang Center. A hat and sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activity.
Seawolves in Service Week:Campus Beautification Day*
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025
12:00-2:00pm, SAC Plaza
To RSVP: Click Here https://stonybrook.givepulse.com/event/560239
Interested in enhancing our campus beauty and environmental impact? Join Campus Operations & Maintenance for this service project to contribute to Stony Brook University's Planting Program. Meet at the SAC Plaza. Hats, long sleeves, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen are recommended.
Seawolves in Service: Pride Packs: Speading Love and Joy*
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025
12:30-2:30pm, SAC 228
To RSVP: Click Here https://stonybrook.givepulse.com/event/560240
Join this project in SAC 228 to help LGBTQ* Services by assembling goodie bags that will be distributed at the upcoming PrideFest Block Party. Your service will support this educational and fun event. Volunteer to help spread love, acceptance, and pride!
Seawolves in Service: Build a Home, Build a Future*
Friday, April 11th, 2025
9am-3pm
To RSVP: Click Here
Whether you are swinging a hammer for the first time or are a seasoned builder, join Habitat for Humanity for a day to help build a home, community, and hope. The University will provide transportation. A hat and sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activity.
Seawolves in Service: Hygiene Kits for Hope*
Date:Friday, April 11th, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00pm
Location:SAC Lobby
More information coming soon!
Discover Stem Day 2025*
Date:Sunday, April 13 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location:SAC Ballroom A
To RSVP: Click Here
Discover STEM Day is an annual outreach event that aims to inspire young girls to pursue STEM careers and higher education through fun STEM projects and activities. Volunteers will help them complete the projects and hopefully ignite their interest in science.
Peace Corps Prep Information Session*
Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Virtual
To RSVP: Click Here
The Peace Corps is an agency of the United States government that brings together skilled, committed volunteers to serve in host communities in over 60 countries. Volunteers live and work side by side with community members to assist with local projects, build relationships, and exchange cultures and knowledge.
The Peace Corps Prep Program at Stony Brook University is an undergraduate certificate program that helps students build the competencies needed to be successful Peace Corps Volunteers and strengthens their candidacy on Peace Corps applications. During this information session, we will review the Prep Program requirements and application process.
Writing your Personal Statement*
Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Union 111-43, Honors Seminar Room
To RSVP: Click Here
Are you planning to apply for graduate school? Medical School? Internships? Scholarships? Regardless of the type of application, chances are you will need to write a personal statement. Kickstart your application process by joining tutors from the Stony Brook Writing Center for a personal statement workshop! This event will walk students through the steps necessary to draft and revise successful application materials.
Global CommuniTEA: Culture and Success
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: International Student Center (Library S1450)
To RSVP: Click Here
Join us for snacks and tea as we explore the power of culture and community in shaping our college experiences. This week we discuss what it means to be successful in our culture and how it aligns/doesn't align with our beliefs.
