š± How did Wolfielandās 10th anniversary change the Stony Brook carnival experience?
Stony Brook, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Stony Brook! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Wolfielandās 10th anniversary change the Stony Brook carnival experience?
- Stony Brook psychology professor earns major mentoring honor from APS.
- How a Stony Brook-born quantum device landed on TIMEās top inventions.
Also on today's calendar: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Stony Brook celebrates Wolfieland's 10th anniversary with expanded attractions (sbstatesman.com) ā Wolfielandās 10th-anniversary carnival brought nearly 6,000 people to Stony Brook Universityās Student Activities Center lot, with more rides, digital āWolfie bucks,ā and expanded giveaways. Students praised the bigger attractions but still faced long lines, prompting calls for even more rides and possibly free food to make this signature Stony Brook tradition even better. 
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2. SBU Professor Daniel Klein receives Mentor Award from the Association for Psychological Science (tbrnewsmedia.com) ā Stony Brook University psychology professor Daniel Klein has been honored with the Association for Psychological Scienceās 2027 Mentor Award, recognizing his decades of guiding students and colleagues. His work on mood disorders and dedication to training clinical psychology doctoral students underscore Stony Brookās strength in psychological science and its impact on future mental health researchers and clinicians. Ā Ā Ā
3. Stony Brook University's patented quantum memory technology makes TIME's Best Inventions list (tbrnewsmedia.com) ā Stony Brook University is earning global attention as Qunnectās Qu-MEM, built on Stony Brook-patented technology, lands on TIMEās Best Inventions of 2026 list. Developed on campus and now powering the universityās expanding quantum network, the room-temperature quantum memory showcases how Stony Brook research is shaping future ultra-secure communications from Long Island to worldwide testbeds. Ā Ā Ā
4. Women's College Basketball Schedule (madisoncourier.com) ā Womenās college basketball fans in Stony Brook can already circle two early-season games: Molloy visits Stony Brook on Monday, Nov. 2, and Stony Brook travels to Iona on Thursday, Nov. 5. The full multi-day schedule also shows dozens of other regional and national matchups, useful for planning road trips or TV viewing around your favorite programs. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Jay Day - Fall Family Festival ā
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:00 am
Sunday October 25
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Other local events
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Mount Gr. 5 Trunk or Treat
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
6:30 pm -
NASS Gr. 5 Spooktacular
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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MINNE Gr. 5 Fall Social
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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Long Island Museum - Halloween Family Fun Day ā
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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Free Halloween Family Fun Day at The Long Island Museum ā
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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Long Island Museum - Halloween Family Fun Day (FREE)! ā
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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Halloween Family Fun Day - FREE!
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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Smithsonian National Youth Summit 2026
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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WMHS Trick or Treat Street
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
4:00 pm -
NASS Gr. 5 Trunk or Treat
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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UNICO Islip/Smithtown Presents Casino Night ā
Napper Tandy's Irish Pub, 15 E Main St, Smithtown
6:00 pm
Friday October 23
Sunday October 25
Tuesday October 27
Thursday October 29
Thursday November 5
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