Subject: Happy Thanksgiving! 

To: All Students

Dear Seawolves,

As the semester winds down and final exams approach, we hope you are looking forward to a few days to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. 

If you’re currently a resident student, you are welcome to remain on campus during any or all of the break. Campus offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. 

The Recreation Center, Union, SAC, and other campus buildings will operate on a holiday schedule, so please check their websites before your visit. 

Campus dining will be available during the break as noted HERE, including a traditional Thanksgiving meal (with all the fixings!) on November 24. 

Looking for fun things to do during the break? You can sign up for the Riverhead Tanger Outlets Shopping Trip or you can join the Stuff-a-Plush event on Saturday, November 26 and enjoy a relaxing night with fellow Seawolves. Check out SB Engaged for other campus events and happenings during Thanksgiving break. 

TimelyCare Is Available to You Anywhere, Anytime! 

You don’t have to be on campus to use TimelyCare’s free 24/7 virtual medical, mental health care, and health coaching services. If you’re away for Thanksgiving Break and need to connect with a counselor or medical provider, or just talk to someone about something in your mind, just go to timelycare.com/stonybrook or download the TimelyCare app (iOS or Android) to use the service. 

Staying Safe 

If you will be traveling off-campus, keep in mind the following:  

• If you are traveling by car, stay safe and alert, and please get a good night’s sleep before getting behind the wheel.

• You will probably want to get together with friends you haven't seen in a long time and celebrate the holidays. Remember your Red Watch Band training and be mindful that alcohol use may alter judgment and impact good decision-making.  

• Boost your immune system. We’re in the midst of flu season, so now is a good time to get your flu shot at any pharmacy or your doctor’s office. Additional flu pods will be available on campus soon, so please continue to check the Student Health Services website for dates and times. It is also a good idea to obtain the COVID Bivalent booster, which protects against the most common prevalent Omicron variants. You are eligible if it has been at least two months since you completed your primary vaccination or received the most recent booster dose with any approved COVID vaccine. You can obtain it on campus or you can visit vaccines.gov to find off-campus locations.

• Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers/cleaners are also effective.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. 

• Don’t leave home if you feel unwell. 

• Know your community COVID infection levels and make an informed choice on whether to wear a mask, and in which situations. Follow local and state health and safety requirements.  

We wish you a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! 

Sincerely,

Rick Gatteau, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs

Marisa Bisiani, DNP, ANP-BC
Assistant Vice President 
Student Health, Wellness and Prevention Services