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                              Curious about how you can influence life at Stony Brook University? Our goal is to
                                    offers a variety of avenues for students to share their thoughts, participate in discussions,
                                    and contribute to campus initiatives. 
                              
                              
                        
                         
                     
                     
                        
                           
                              Explore our Safety and Policy at SBU Student Life to discover key information on maintaining
                                    a secure and inclusive campus. This section covers everything from freedom of expression
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                              Dr. Ric S. McClendon serves as a senior leader within the Division of Student Affairs
                                       which plays a pivotal role in successfully transitioning our undergraduate and graduate
                                       students to Stony Brook and in strengthening students' connection, sense of belonging,
                                       and retention. 
                              
                              
                        
                         
                     
                  
               
               
               
               
               
               
                  
                   
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
         
         
         
      
   
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