🌱 What Stony Brook researchers discovered about America’s love-hate relationship with college
Stony Brook University, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Stony Brook University! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Stony Brook researchers discovered about America’s love-hate relationship with college
Also on today's calendar: SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray t-storm; warm, humid, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 75.
- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Researchers: Americans' Views of Higher Education Are Complex (stonybrook.edu) — Stony Brook University political scientists Leonie Huddy and Seden Yilmazturk unpack why Americans are losing confidence in higher education while still valuing degrees, research universities and university hospitals. Drawing on major national polls, they highlight sharp partisan divides over campus politics but broad agreement on the importance of college credentials, workforce preparation and federally funded scientific and medical research. 
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SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party →
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave, Patchogue
4:20 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
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Research Survival Skills for Postdocs (RCR)
Stony Brook University Frank Melville Jr. Library,Faculty Commons
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Art in the Garden: Sculpture Tour & Clay Workshop
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
1:30 pm -
Plein Air Painting
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
9:00 am -
Rooted in History: Long Island Potatoes
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
9:00 am -
2026 New Faculty Orientation
Stony Brook University HSC Galleria Level 3
8:00 am -
Beginners Guide to Vevox: Your First Step to More Engaging Meetings and Classes! →
Stony Brook University Online
11:00 am -
Zuccaire Gallery Public Hours
Stony Brook University Staller Center,Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook NY 11794
12:00 pm -
Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams
Stony Brook University Online
2:00 pm
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Family Pop-Ups: Old Fashioned Fun
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
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Childrens Show - Krissy B. Circus Variety Show →
Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
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Children's Show: Krissy B. Circus Variety Show
Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 118 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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Harborside Concert Series - Foreign Journey →
Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Exploring the Revolution at the Long Island Museum (newyorkalmanack.com)
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- Smithtown High School West Welcomes New Principal (patch.com)
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