Ah, Spring!
Longer days and warmer weather bring opportunities for growth and renewal.
Pawsome Career Advice
Spring is here and at Stony Brook, that means Commencement is around the corner. The time has come for our students to graduate and start their next journey. Here are some timely tips for success from the furry (and not so furry) friends of the staff of SBU’s Career Center.
Duke
(Golden/Labrador Retriever, Age 9)
“Don’t let raining days keep you from trying again! Always put your best paw forward.”
— Pet parent: Kristen Pelekanos, Experiential Learning and Internship Coordinator
Jojo
(Mini Australian Shepherd, 5)
“Keep sticking your head out! The future is bright!”
— Pet parent: Amanda Nuzzo, Career Coach Intern
Kona and Vito
(German Shepherds; Kona, left, 3, and Vito, 5 months)
“You can go fur in your career alone, but you can go further together!”
— Pet parent: Tara Bolettieri, Student Employment Specialist
Bella
(French Holland Lop Bunny, 2)
“Take life one hop at a time!”
— Pet parent: Celestina Banegas, Career Coach Intern
Basil
(Cat, 1.5)
“Don’t leaf your career planning to the last minute.”
— Pet parent: Ellen Liu, Marketing Intern
Vasyka and Mishka
(Vasyka, black cat, and Mishka, gray cat, both 8)
“Keep your eye on the prize and stay focused on your career goals!”
— Pet parent: Christina Yudin, Marketing Intern
MJ
(Boxer Puggle, 12)
“Stay determined and don’t be afraid of overcoming obstacles as you pursue your dreams.”
— Pet parent: Andrea Lipack, Senior Director of Career Center Operations
Nala
(Cat, 2)
“Be sure to purrfect your resume!”
— Pet parent: Fanni Frankl, Senior Communications Intern
Chloe
(ShiChi, 1)
“Come visit the Career Center Paw-ffice for all your career journey needs!”
— Pet parent: Nikki Barnett, Director of Career Development
Teddy
(Morkie, 3)
“Come visit the Career Center Paw-ffice for all your career journey needs!”
— Pet parent: Nikki Barnett, Director of Career Development
Franklin
(Tortoise, 20)
"Don't be afraid to leave your shell and explore new opportunities!"
— Pet parent: Natalie Korba, Career Coach for Exploring
Learn about the vital work of Ali Farhadzadeh, assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, and his Coastal and Hydraulic Engineering Research Laboratory (CHERL), where he conducts experiments on coastal structures, beach morphology, marine and hydrokinetic energy and other applications that could help coastal communities better prepare for rising waters due to climate change.
Introducing Dr. Ma
On March 12, the legendary artist and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma received an honorary doctorate in music from The State University of New York for the indelible mark he has made on our society and for his passion for music and commitment to arts education.
He received the honor at a special ceremony prior to his appearance at the Staller Center for the Arts Annual Gala.
Auspicious Dreams
The Charles B. Wang Center presents a new art installation: Auspicious Dreams: Tribal Blankets from Southern China
On View through May 31, 2022
The exhibit celebrates precious, rarely seen Chinese textiles, specifically blankets made by South and Southwest Chinese tribes. Often made with fine materials, exemplary techniques, and unparalleled artistry, these striking textiles convey the unique identities, statuses, and traditions of diverse Chinese tribal groups.
Curated by Vichai and Lee Chinalai of Chinalai Tribal Antiques and Jinyoung Jin, director of cultural programs at the Charles B. Wang Center, the treasures in this exhibition take visitors on a remarkable journey across regions and time.
Blankets are on display throughout the Skylight and Zodiac galleries.
Photos by John D. Griffin
