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The dining area outside of the Stony Brook University Hospital dining hall. Michael West is the director of dining services at the hospital. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

SBU Hospital dining director recognized as a top food service leader in the country

Chris Cumella April 17, 2021
Working as the director for dining services at Stony Brook Hospital is anything but a stale experience for Michael West. From the moment that he arrives at work until his daily departure, he prioritizes the patients who reside there.
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A picture from outside Shop Red West in 2016. Barnes and Noble STATESMAN FILE

Barnes & Noble become SBU’s bookstore operator, bringing students new hands-on opportunities

Katherine Procacci December 15, 2020
Stony Brook University has partnered with Barnes & Noble to make it the official campus bookstore and store provider as of Oct. 22, bringing students new opportunities.
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SAC Market TheALEK LEWIS/THE STATESMAN

New SAC Market opens at the Student Activities Center

Alek Lewis February 2, 2020
The SBU Marketplace at the SAC wanted to invoke the “look and feel of a Whole Foods” with its fresh ingredients.
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SBU sophomore recognized by LI Business News “30 Under 30”

SBU sophomore recognized by LI Business News’ “30 Under 30”

Iryna Shkurhan September 26, 2019
Sydney Bell, a sophomore marine vertebrate biology major at Stony Brook University (SBU), was recognized by Long Island Business News “30 Under 30” list for her non-profit company, Tidal Tees Apparel.
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The Jasmine Market in the Charles B. Wang Center opened the first day of classes of the spring 2019 semester. The market has international groceries such as Pan-Asian snacks and beverages. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

FSA opens pan-Asian market in the Wang Center

Melissa Azofeifa February 3, 2019
The new Jasmine Market has been open and ready for business since the first day of classes this semester for students to stop by and shop.
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New market opens at West Side Dining

New market opens at West Side Dining

Maya Brown November 30, 2018
The Market at West Side Dining reopened on Nov. 25 after being closed for renovations all semester.
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Convenience store at West undergoes construction

Emily Selleck September 9, 2018
The West Side Dining convenience store is more than tripling in size as it undergoes a major renovation but is not expected to open until the Spring semester.
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Shop Red West gets a new look

Niki Nassiri September 2, 2018
After switching store operators from Barnes and Nobles to the Follett Corporation,  Shop Red West has unveiled a new store layout change in time for the Fall 2018 semester.
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Stony Brook joins “Strawless Suffolk” initiative

Rebecca Liebson September 1, 2018
In an effort to become more sustainable, Stony Brook University has signed onto a county-wide initiative aimed at eliminating plastic straws.
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A buffet style fruit bar at West Side Dining. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

New food options come to campus

Sara Ruberg September 1, 2018
A new school year has brought many new additions to Stony Brook University’s on-campus dining. From better food to modern designs, Stony Brook dining offers students a new eating experience.
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A new Vengo machine is located in the commuters lounge in the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook partners with electronic vending company

Mike Adams March 31, 2018
Stony Brook students gained a new retail option earlier this month when nine electronic vending machines were installed in various locations around the campus on March 8.
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A picture from outside Shop Red West in 2016. Barnes and Noble STATESMAN FILE

Follett Corporation named new campus store operator

Brianne Ledda February 4, 2018
Follett will also replace Amazon in providing customized course material services, although the pickup location in the library will remain and students will still have access to Amazon Prime Student benefits.
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