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May 8, 2023
To: All Students
Subject: Good Luck on Finals!
Dear Seawolves,
As the semester winds down and final exams approach, I hope you are looking forward to the summer as a time to relax, recharge,
enjoy time with family and friends, or further your education through summer internships,
classes, or research projects. If you are graduating this May or August, congratulations!
We’re so proud of you!
We know the end of the semester can be a stressful time, so we want to offer you some
advice and helpful resources:
Take Care of Yourself
As you study for your final exams and work hard on your final projects, remember that doing a good job is just as important
as self-care. Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you are healthy, well,
able to focus on studying, and successfully finish everything you want to accomplish.
Part of self-care and stress relief is also getting a good night’s sleep and eating
healthy meals.
Take a Break
We have several events planned to help you destress during finals week. The Center
for Prevention and Outreach is hosting a Seawolf Study Break Cafe today, May 8 from 10am- 3pm in SAC Ballroom B to take a break and enjoy some brain food and self-care
activities such as therapy dogs, meditation and relaxing yoga stretches!
Tonight, stop by Midnight Breakfast from 11pm-1am at East Side Dining for free hot breakfast and good times!
Check out SB Engaged for more relaxing activities during finals week.
Reach Out if You Need to Talk With Someone
You might feel heightened stress during final exams, and we have resources available to help you through those situations. TimelyCare’s TalkNow is our on-demand, virtual access to speak with a counselor anytime, day
or night, about anything on your mind. Call the CAPS Crisis Line at (631) 632-6720 when you are feeling distressed and need to speak to a crisis counselor.
The Student Support Team helps you navigate an issue or concern. Call (631) 632-7320 to speak to a team member or email student_supportteam@stonybrook.edu for an appointment.
Student Health & Counseling Center, Second Floor. CAPS provides confidential individual
and group counseling. Call (631) 632-6720 to make an appointment.
SB Union, Room 107. Call (631) 632-6748 to make an appointment or email sasc@stonybrook.edu.
Student Health & Counseling Center, First Floor. Call (631) 632-6740 to make an appointment.
Be Safe
Please think carefully before you take an action you might regret. Drug consumption
is dangerous, particularly because you may not know what you are ingesting, causing
potential dire and even fatal consequences. The use, possession, and sale of drugs
and illegal substances is not tolerated at Stony Brook and is subject to disciplinary
action under the University’s Code of Student Responsibility.
If You See Something, Say Something
If there is ever a situation where you feel unsafe or need help, call University Police
at 333 from a campus phone or (631) 632-3333 from non-campus phones. If you are not on campus, contact 911 for your local police. Stony Brook’s Good Samaritan policy encourages you to call for help in an alcohol or other drug related emergency.
Gain Career Experience This Summer
Still looking for a summer experience? Summer is a great time to get career-building experience through jobs, internships, volunteering and online simulations. There are many opportunities available on Handshake, and the Career Center is open all summer to support you!
Still looking for a summer experience? Summer is a great time to get career-building experience through jobs, internships, volunteering and online simulations. There are many opportunities available on Handshake, and the Career Center is open all summer to support you!
Good luck on finals, Seawolves. Thank you for a great year. Enjoy your summer!
Sincerely,
Rick Gatteau, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs