Sent to All Students - January 22, 2024

Welcome Back to Campus!

 

Reminder: Scholarship Applications Due Febuary 2, 2024

Awards $500

Eligibility

Be a Full-time Stony Brook student in current academic year.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate financial need.
Demonstrate leadership qualities and community involvement.
Demonstrate potential and promise.

About the McAdoo Scholarship The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 to honor the former Chair of the Africana Studies Department, who was an ardent supporter of diversity, equality, and social justice. The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship has been created in his name to acknowledge exceptional students who excel in their studies while actively advocating for social justice issues; display their interest and commitment by participating, organizing and coordinating a variety of extracurricular and community outreach or organizing activities; demonstrate leadership qualities; and make contributions to diversity related programs on the Stony Brook University campus or in their communities.

About the Watkins Scholarship The Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory and honor of the former Director of Special Projects at Stony Brook University in the late 1970s which included the supervision of EOP/AIM, Upward Bound, and Disabled Student Services. Once serving as a Tuskegee Airman in WWII, Ralph Watkins became a zealous supporter of social justice, and served as the Chairman of Suffolk County Human Rights Commission. The Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship was established for underrepresented students who are admissible under regular criteria but due to financial constraints may be unable to complete their education.

 

How to Apply

You may submit your application for either or both scholarships online. When submitting your application, please include the following:

1. Your Resume
2. Your personal statement
3. Two letters of Recommendation (See application for details)

Apply for McAdoo Scholarhip

Apply for Watkins Scholarship

For more information please contact oea@stonybrook.edu.

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Help Keep Our Campus Accessible for All

Help Keep Our Campus Accessible for All

We can all be in a rush sometimes, but we still must be mindful that our actions don't create accessibility barriers for others. Here are some helpful reminders:

Disabled Parking is by Permit Only

Disabled Parking spaces should ONLY be used by individuals with Disabled Parking permits. All the time. Even if you are just unloading something heavy. Even if someone is still sitting in the car. Even if you are only going to be a minute. Parking in Disabled Parking limits accessibility for members of our University campus who need it and is a violation of University parking policy.

Keep Accessible Pathways Clear Disability access buttons are available throughout campus, sometimes posted on railings or posts. Bicycle racks are also available throughout campus. The railings and posts supporting disability access buttons are not bike racks. Chaining your bike to the railing or post for a disability button can make the button itself, or the pathway, or both unsafe to your fellow University community members who who use wheelchairs or other accessibility devices.

Important Reminder on Reporting Discrimination, Including Sexual Misconduct

As we embark on this new semester, The Office of Equity and Access (OEA) would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of reporting incidents of discrimination, including sexual misconduct or violence, and discriminatory harassment, that you may witness or experience. OEA takes all reported matters seriously, and we are committed to ensuring support and resources are available to those who need it.

If you or someone you know has experienced any form of discrimination, including sexual misconduct, discriminatory harassment or sexual violence, please report it promptly. OEA is here to help, and a safe and non-discriminatory university community is our top priority.

Any incident can be reported on OEA's ReportIt webpage or via reportit@stonybrook.edu. On OEA the Reportit webpage you can also find links to additional resources and information, including our Sexual Misconduct and Title IX website.

Your voice matters. By reporting, you contribute to creating a safer and more equitable campus for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to making our university community a place where everyone feels respected and valued.

Wishing you a successful semester ahead!

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Planning An Event? OEA Can Help.

Public Accommodation Accessibility Reminder

 Compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

As the upcoming semester is fast approaching, we would like to remind everyone responsible for planning events and programs that all public events hosted by departments, student clubs, or offices at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Medicine, and the Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH) are subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This means that these events must be accessible to individuals with disabilities.

What does this mean for your upcoming event?

All events must be accessible and accessibility is the responsibility of the host of the event. This includes:

Physical Accessibility

The venue must be accessible to individuals with mobility impairments, Facilities should have ramps, accessible restrooms, and clear pathways.

Accessible Communication

Materials, both presented and distributed, must be accessible to all participants or provided in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities. Alternative formats may include: large print documents, electronic documents, audio descriptions, and sign language interpreting.

Accommodation Requests

Information to allow potential participants to notify you of a need for an accommodation must be provided in your invitation and/or promotional materials. Requests may include providing services such as assistive technology or sign language interpreting.

Contact person

To be best prepared to address accommodation requests as needed, a contact person must be designated. It should be included in your invitation or promotional materials and be readily available to the public..

Need assistance?

The Office of Equity and Access (OEA) is happy to assist you with making your public event accessible. We can provide resources, guidance, and support in the following areas:

Identifying potential accessibility barriers

Developing accessibility plans

Addressing accommodation requests

Resources:

Creating Accessible Meetings and Events | SBU OEA

Accessible Events Guide | NYS OMPDD

A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible to People With Disabilities ADA National Network