Bookstore Newsletter Nov/Dec 2013

Novembe r /Decembe r 2013

N E W S L E T T E R

Table of Contents

News for Students

• Student Spotlight

• Book Review: “The Longest Ride”

• Upcoming Movie: “The Hunger Games

- Catching Fire”

• Holiday Gift Guide 2013

News for Faculty & Staff

• Faculty Spotlight - Angela Agnello

• Annual Faculty & Staff Holiday Party

News Everyone Can Use

• Diwali Festival at Jasmine

• Campus Lifetime Events

• Complimentary Desk Copy Program

• Textbook Buyback

News forStudents

• Student Spotlight• Book Review “The Longest Ride”• Upcoming Movie “The Hunger Games -Catching Fire”• Holiday Gift Guide 2013

University Bookstore News for Students • November/December 2013

Student Staff Spotlight: Jessica Williams

“My dad taught me that you don’tneed something expensive or super

high tech to take a good picture.It’s all about composition and

what you see.”

Jessica Williams has always had a passion for writing, but it wasn’t until her senior

year of high school when she also discovered how much she loved photography.

After taking an advanced photography class, Jessica realized that she was able to

combine her love of writing with an eye for taking photographs and turn her skills

towards a career in journalism.

“I’ve always enjoyed reading the news and writing. I also have an interest in

photography and all of those things just seemed to add up to journalism,” Jessica

said. “My dad taught me that you don’t need something expensive or super high

tech to take a good picture. It’s all about composition and what you see.”

A Port Jefferson Station native, Jessica is a commuter student and has been

attending Stony Brook for a little over a month, although she has been working in

the Provost’s Liaison’s office since August. While currently undeclared, Jessica

aspires to pursue a major in journalism or creative writing.

“I chose to attend Stony Brook because it was affordable and they have a great

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journalism program,” said Jessica. “I really liked all of the opportunities that were offered at Stony Brook and the variety of classes

that I could take. I also love that there are so many students.”

When not writing or taking pictures, Jessica enjoys playing the piano. She also hopes to join the University newspaper, The Statesman,

next semester.

Jessica says that she began working for FSA because she wanted a job that would give her skills for the future, not solely financial

support. “What I thought I would gain as far as skills was participating in special projects, working with the people on campus,

networking, and understanding what it’s like to work in an office.” says Jessica. “I also learned about working as part of a team and

hearing other people’s perspectives.”

Aside from the experience she has gained, Jessica feels that she has gotten so much more from working in the Provost’s Liaison’s

office besides a paycheck. “I understand a lot more about how the Bookstore works on campus. I can use this information for my

benefit because I now know what is smart as far as buying books is concerned. I’ve also made some really cool friends.”

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Book Review: “The Longest Ride”

If you can’t get enough of romance novels and are looking for the next instantclassic, be sure to pick up a copy of The Longest Ride for a story of hope in theface of disaster and loneliness.

The Longest Ride is the latest novel from the #1 New York Times Bestsellingauthor Nicholas Sparks, who also penned favorites like The Notebook and A Walkto Remember. The book follows 91-year-old Ira Levinson as he clings to life aftera deadly car crash, and also chronicles the romance between college studentSophia Danko and a young cowboy named Luke.

Sparks says on his website that the book is proof “that even the most difficultdecisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to thefarthest reaches of the human heart.”

Like Sparks’ other novels, The Longest Ride does an excellent job of juggling bothlove stories and ultimately tying their journeys together. While the concept itself isreminiscent of some of his other novels, the message behind it remains aspowerful as ever.

The Longest Ride is now available at the University Bookstore. Get yourself a copytoday and don’t miss out on this endearing and heartbreaking tale of romance.

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Upcoming Movie Release: “The Hunger Games - Catching Fire”

Before you see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire this November, you can read the NewYork Times bestselling novel right here at the University Bookstore!

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is the second installment in The Hunger Games trilogyby Suzanne Collins. Picking up several months after the events of the first book, Katniss

returns to her home in District 11 as a hero after winning the deadly Hunger Games

competition with fellow competitor Peeta Mellark. But now that Katniss has become a

symbol of hope for the other citizens of Panem, the sinister President Snow plots to

make an example of Katniss by thrusting her into an even deadlier arena.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire stars Academy Award-winning actress JenniferLawrence and is estimated to be one of the holiday season’s biggest blockbusters. Pick

up a copy of Catching Fire at the University Bookstore so you don’t miss out on a secondof this explosive trilogy!


2013 Holiday Gift Guide


The holiday season is almost here, so don’t forget to get a gift for your friends andloved ones! You can do all of your holiday shopping without having to leave campusat the University Bookstore. We have gift ideas for all budgets so you can be surethat you find something special for everyone on your shopping list. Check out ourtop 10 gift picks here!

1. Gift Cards - Everyone has someone on their holiday gift list who is almostimpossible to shop for - why not make life easy for everyone and get them one ofour many gift cards?

2. Bargain Books - Bargain books are a great gift idea for everyone on your shoppinglist. From history books to pop culture classics, cookbooks, crafts and more!

3. Nook e-Readers and Nook Tablets - For the ultimate gift, pick out one of the sleekand stylish Nook eReaders or Tablets! These lightweight devices can store hundredsof books in addition to streaming movies and television shows from Netflix, as wellas your favorite games and apps! With so many varieties of Nook available, it’s easyto find the right model for your budget.

4. Spirit Merchandise - What could be better for the holidays then a new Stony Brookhoodie or a pair of comfy Seawolves sweatpants? The University Bookstore carriesthe widest selection of logo merchandise on campus, so make sure you check outeverything the bookstore has to offer!

5. Holiday chocolates and hot sauces - Do you have friends and family with a sweettooth? What about that one person on your list who loves spices? The bookstore hasa giant selection of gourmet holiday chocolates from Ghirardelli as well as holidayhot sauces that will be sure to satisfy even the most heat-tolerant people you know.

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Vera Bradley wristlets and bags are a practicaland stylish way to show your loved ones you care

this holiday season

6. Classic children’s books for $10 - What do The Wizard of Oz, Twenty ThousandLeagues Under the Sea, and The Jungle Book have in common? They’re allavailable for just $10 at the University Bookstore! These leatherbound classicswill make an excellent addition to your bookshelf or coffee table and serve as greatdiscussion pieces.

7. Stony Brook Plush - Show your Stony Brook spirit with an adorable Wolfie plushor cuddly stuffed bear for your best friend or roommate.

8. Gift boxes and novelty gift sets - For the crafty people on your shopping list,check out our selection of novelty gifts and gift sets based on some of the mostpopular television, movies, and trends! From a Make Your Own Yo-Yo kit to wisdomfrom Yoda, gift sets are a fun and comical way to make someone’s holiday special.

9. Winter gear - Now that winter is almost here, it’s a great time to pick up somelogo hats, scarves, and fuzzysocks so you can stay warmwhile you study.

10. Vera Bradley - VeraBradley wristlets and bagsare a practical and stylishway to show your loved onesyou care this holiday season.

Located in the lower level of the Melville Library.Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Coupon expires on 12/21/2013.

20% OFFANY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY LOGO ITEM

News forFaculty &Staff

• Faculty Spotlight onFSA Director of Marketing and Communications, Angela Agnello

• Annual Faculty & Staff Holiday Party

University Bookstore News for Faculty & Staff • November/December 2013

Faculty Spotlight on Angela Agnello

“I just get satisfaction out of seeing

students grow. I love having that

connection...I’m as proud of them as

if they were my own kids.”

Angela Agnello has a job that keeps her on her toes. From working with

students to holding meetings with campus managers and promoting events

around campus, Angela seems to be the go-to person for students and

faculty alike.

During her 13 years at FSA, Angela has done everything from teaching

freshman seminar classes to helping the University Bookstore teach

students about the many textbook buying options available.

“My job is a juggling act,” said Angela. “I’ve always worn many hats.”

As FSA’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Angela is constantly

working with members of the University Bookstore and the Provost’s

Liaison’s Office to keep students informed on new products, services and

opportunities available to them. A large part of her work with the bookstore

involves communicating to students the many options to buy textbooks on

campus, including new, used, rental, and e-books.

“I love working with the staff at the bookstore,” says Angela. “The

bookstore is always looking to give a better experience to their customers.”

In addition to her position with the Faculty Student Association, Angela has

also been teaching freshman seminar classes for 12 years. She is currently

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teaching a technology course for freshmen in the ITS undergraduate college, where she hopes to help students understand the

importance of integrating technology into their studies. Besides the amazing projects that her students produce each

semester, teaching gives Angela the opportunity to connect with Stony Brook students and with the university as a whole.

“I just get satisfaction out of seeing students grow. I love having that connection,” says Angela. “I’m as proud of them as if

they were my own kids.”

Teaching has also helped Angela become a mentor to students working with the FSA. During her tenure at FSA, she has

worked with more than a half-dozen students who eventually took on roles as full time management trainees. Angela says that

working with student employees helps them to acquire new skills outside the classroom and get professional experience for a

world outside of Stony Brook.

“It’s about giving students the opportunities to connect with the university but it’s also a way to teach them about academic

success,” she said.

When she isn’t working at Stony Brook, Angela enjoys spending time with her husband and children, reading books, cooking

and watching movies.

“I like it here because I work with really good people,” said Angela. “We have a great relationship and we are able to

accomplish a lot under very tight deadlines.”

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University Bookstore News Everyone Can Use • Spring 2013

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In appreciation of the dedicated faculty and staff

who work at Stony Brook,

The University Bookstore is hosting its

ANNUAL FACULTY & STAFF HOLIDAY PARTYduring campus lifetime

Wednesday, December 4th

from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

20% Discount on All Merchandise(excluding laptops and textbooks)

10% off Nook Purchases

Free Gift Wrapping on all Purchases

RSVP to Boon by November 15632-6543 or [email protected]


Annual Faculty and Staff Holiday Party

NewsEveryoneCan Use

• Diwali Festival at Jasmine• Campus Lifetime Events• Complimentary Desk Copy Program• Textbook Buyback

University Bookstore News Everyone Can Use • November/December 2013

Diwali Festival at Jasmine

On November 4th, celebrate Diwali at Jasmine and be a part of the Festival of Lights.

Diwali is one of the most important festivals of India, celebrated all over the countrywith great pomp and fervor. It is a celebration of victory of good over evil, whosemythological origins tie to the two incarnations of Hindu Gods Rama and Krishna.Light is an important part of the tradition and Diwali is called the "Festival of Lights."The festival includes Indian homes being lit with clay lamps,bursting firecrackers and atraditional worship ceremony (called "Pooja") for the Goddess of Wealth.

The Diwali event will feature a Pooja Ceremony in the Wang Center Chapel at 6:30pm,a Light Procession at 7:00pm and then a Traditional Vegetarian Dinner at 7:15pmwhich includes two appetizers, six entrees, salad, two desserts and beverages. Presaledinner tickets are available for $10.99 at Jasmine, the Union Commons, SAC, RothCafe and West Side Dining and can be purchased with Wolfie Wallet, meal plan, cashor credit card.

The event is sponsored by The Center for India Studies, FSA and Campus Dining Services.

Please arrive for the Pooja Ceremony between 6:00pm-6:30pm.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT INCLUDING THE FULL MENU, VISIT________________________________________________________________________

stonybrook.edu/jasmine



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Campus Lifetime Events

All campus lifetime events are

free and anyone from the campus

community may attend.

International Students Organization (ISO) - Nov. 6th

Join us during Diversity Week on for an event with the International StudentsOrganization! Learn new words and phrases from ISO members and play languagelearning games for a chance to win great prizes!

Stony Brook Pipettes - Nov. 13th

Stony Brook’s own all-female a cappella group will perform at the University Bookstoreand dazzle the audience with their diverse repertoire and dynamic voices!

Thanksgiving Cooking Demo - Nov. 20th

Executive Chef John Hutchison, teamed up with campus nutritionist, Tina Tiernan,will be cooking up some tasty and nutritious treats for the holiday season! Don’tmiss out! Join us at the University Bookstore from for some healthy ways toprepare Thanksgiving favorites.

All campus lifetime events will take place from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.

TO SEE VIDEOS FROM PAST EVENTS, CLICK THE THUMBNAILS BELOW______________________________________________________________________

HOUSE of CARDS

A CARD MAKING WORKSHOP WITH STAFF MEMBER LYNNE FOERSTERf

AKING WORKSHOP


Complimentary Desk Copy Program

Complimentary Desk Copies

In 2009, the Provost’s Liaison’s Office with the cooperation of the UniversityBookstore introduced a new courtesy service for faculty and staff members toobtain free copies of textbooks for their classes by providing their course materialinformation for the upcoming semester. This has helped the University Bookstoreto obtain the necessary course materials forstudents to ensure that they are preparedfor each new semester.

We conducted a survey to measure thesuccess of the program in the Summer2013 and Fall 2013 terms.

Of the instructors who responded after theyreceived their complimentary desk copies, amajority of them were completely satisfied and claimed that this was one of theeasiest and most convenient ways to get desk copies for their classes.

The desk copy success story continued this semester with more than 240 courseinstructors ordering over 650 copies.

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Textbook Buyback

Textbook Buyback at The University Bookstore

Although The University Bookstore will buy back textbooks all year long, students

will receive the best value from December 10th - December 19th. The UniversityBookstore will buy books back from anyone with a valid Stony Brook student ID,

even if the textbooks are from another semester!

Remember, books with a Guaranteed Buyback Sticker indicate that a faculty member

has promised to reuse their textbook for future semesters. This means students will

receive more money for their books during buyback! All rented textbooks should be

returned to the bookstore in good condition by December 18th.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TEXTBOOK BUYBACK PROGRAM, VISIT________________________________________________________________________

stonybrook.edu/provostliasn/bookstore/buybackfaq.html

University Bookstore

Boon Teo, Store Manager631.632.6551

Jay Ahgharian, Assistant Store Manager631.632.4890

Kristin Dischley, Textbook Manager631.632.6614

Sue Jones, Merchandise Manager631.632.4500

Kate Baroni, Trade Books Supervisor631.632.9747

Provost Liaison’s Office

Deborah DiFranco, Provost’s Liaison631.632.9828

Sean Comstock, Newsletter EditorMichael Cusanelli, Newsletter EditorSanjeev Ramaswamy, Student AssistantJessica Williams, Student Assistant

Regular HoursMonday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday8:30am-6:00pm 8:30am-4:00pm 12:00pm-4:00pm Closed

Pictured top left to right: Kate Baroni, Thomas Dietz, Kristin Dischley, Carleen Rodriguez andSue Jones. Pictured bottom left to right: Boon Teo, Jay Ahgharian

SBUbookstore

stonybrook.edu/bookstore

Pictured left to right: Sanjeev Ramaswamy, Gilmary George, Elizabeth Sobalvarro, JessicaWilliams, Deborah DiFranco, Isha Sheth, Ieisha Hinson, Anique Lyne

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