Stony Brook Emerging Talent Networking Dinner
A seated dinner with employers beats a crowded ballroom every time.
100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794
What this event is
Stony Brook's Career Center hosts an Emerging Talent Networking Dinner on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6 to 8 PM as part of its fall recruitment calendar. Employers register through Handshake and students access details there too. It follows the September IT & Engineering Job and Internship Fair, giving students a second, smaller shot at Long Island and NYC employers.
Roles you will actually see
Who should go
Stony Brook CS, engineering and applied math students who missed the September fair or want deeper conversations.
Small-format events like this are where campus offers actually get made, because you get 20 minutes instead of 2. Check Handshake for the employer list and pick your seat wisely. Long Island employers include defense contractors, so know that some tables will be citizenship-only and move on quickly. Follow up with a specific ask, like a referral for a posted req.
Show up prepared
- 1Watch Handshake for the registration link and employer list
- 2Prepare two stories about team projects and one about a failure
- 3Wear business casual and bring resumes even though it is a dinner
Sponsorship reality
Sponsorship varies by employer. No organizer publishes sponsorship. Check each employer you plan to meet against H-1B disclosure data before you go, and ask in the first two minutes so neither side wastes the conversation.
Showing up is half of it.
The other half is being first to the roles these employers post, and having something real to show when you get there.
See roles the minute they go live, tailor one resume per employer, and reach the hiring manager directly. Walk into the event as a follow-up, not a stranger.
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