SBU Hosting Blood Drive February 16 in Recognition of National Blood Donor Month

Stony Brook University is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center on February 16 from 11 am to 8 pm in the Student Activities Center Ballroom A, as part of the State University of New York (SUNY)'s observance of January as National Blood Donor Month.

SUNY and its campuses have partnered with non-profits including the American Red Cross, ConnectLife, and the New York Blood Center to organize blood drives that promote civic engagement and help ensure people receive the life-saving care they need.

"Civic engagement is an essential outcome of higher education," said SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. "From addressing the recent food insecurity crisis to organizing and donating at blood drives, SUNY students, faculty, and staff are always ready to take action and help those in need. Together with our non-profit partners, SUNY campuses are making it easy for students and community members to donate blood and help save lives."

SUNY campuses throughout the state are organizing blood drive events to help reinforce the state's available supply.

The SUNY campus blood drives are part of SUNY's ongoing efforts to encourage civic engagement and volunteerism to support New Yorkers in need. Members of the SUNY Empire State Service Corps participated in Governor Hochul's Day of Hunger Action to combat food insecurity in their communities during the food insecurity crisis. In September 2025, Chancellor King announced the second cohort of Civil Discourse and Civic Education & Engagement Fellows, who will also assist in supporting SUNY faculty, staff, and administration in advancing SUNY's commitment to civic engagement and civil discourse. In January 2025, Chancellor King announced the addition of a civic discourse component to the general education core competencies for SUNY students.