🌱 How a new nursing sim center could transform SBU training
Stony Brook University, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Stony Brook University! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new nursing sim center could transform SBU training
- Why a Stony Brook psychology professor just earned a global mentoring honor
Also on today's calendar: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and a steady breeze, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 56, low: 39.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nursing Simulation Lab (stonybrook.edu) — A major 15,000-square-foot nursing simulation center is planned at Stony Brook University, greatly expanding hands-on training for nursing students and supporting its role as a SUNY regional simulation hub. The Spring 2030 project emphasizes realistic clinical environments, sustainable building practices, and increased capacity so more students can gain essential skills without current space limitations. 
• SBU Professor Daniel Klein receives Mentor Award from the Association for Psychological Science (tbrnewsmedia.com) — Stony Brook University psychology professor Daniel Klein has been honored with the 2027 Association for Psychological Science Mentor Award for his long record of guiding students and colleagues. His work on mood disorders and his commitment to helping students shape careers highlight SBU’s strength in psychological science and graduate training, bringing national recognition back to the campus community.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Jay Day - Fall Family Festival →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:00 am
Sunday October 25
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Other local events
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The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series - “From Birdland to Broadway”
Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook
7:00 pm -
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
6:30 pm -
MINNE Gr. 5 Fall Social
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
7:00 pm -
Paul Reiser
Staller Center Main Stage Staller Center Stony Brook NY 11794
8:00 pm -
Halloween Family Fun Day - FREE!
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
1:00 pm -
Smithsonian National Youth Summit 2026
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
4:00 pm -
Smith Haven Mall Walkers Club
Smith Haven Mall - Food Court, 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
10:30 am -
Jennifer Frautschi & Christina Dahl in Concert
Staller Center Recital Hall Staller Center Stony Brook NY 11794
7:00 pm
Thursday October 22
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Tuesday October 27
Wednesday October 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Finding Diamonds in Your LinkedIn Database: How to find them and what to say to reconnect →
Miller Business Center, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
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AARP Smart Driver Course →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
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Fire Safety and Alarms →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am
Thursday October 22
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🗞 Nearby News
Stony Brook
- Stony Brook celebrates Wolfieland's 10th anniversary with expanded attractions (sbstatesman.com)
- Stony Brook University's Patented Quantum Memory Technology Makes TIME's Best Inventions List (longisland.com)
- St. John's University joins NSF Innovation Corps New York Region Hub (americancatholictribune.com)
Port Jefferson Station
- Libertarian Christian Padgett Is 1 Of 2 Challengers Running Against Suffolk County Clerk Vincent Puleo (patch.com)
- No Kings Rallies Draw Long Island Crowds Ahead of Midterms (southshorepress.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory?" — da brie (Thank you Pam W. for sending it in!)
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