Judith Brown Clarke Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Chief Diversity Officer | Stony Brook University
Judith Brown Clarke Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Chief Diversity Officer | Stony Brook University
Building enthusiasts of all ages gathered at Stony Brook University on September 28 for the institution's first-ever LEGO® competition, part of CommUniversity Day. Participants showcased their unique LEGO® creations that reflected their vision of community.
The panel of judges included Bill Wertheim, executive vice president for Stony Brook Medicine; Carl Lejuez, provost; Carol Gomes, chief executive officer and chief operating officer at Stony Brook University Hospital; David Wrobel, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; New York State Senator Anthony H. Palumbo; Assemblyman Ed Flood; Council Member Jonathan Kornreich; Mayor of Port Jefferson Lauren Sheprow; Port Jefferson Village Trustee Zena Ugrinsky; and Rachel Joffee, owner of Bricks and MiniFigs of West Babylon. Joffee also donated prizes and advised on competition criteria.
Each entry was judged based on creativity, originality, and how well it represented the theme.
The winners of the 2024 LEGO® competition were:
First Place: Alby He (4th grade, Nassakeag Elementary School, East Setauket, NY) and Irene He (1st grade, Nassakeag Elementary School, East Setauket, NY), for “Dreamland”
Second Place: Jeliana Gonzalez (4th grade, Girls Prep, Bronx, NY), for “Heart Lake City”
Fan Favorite: Grayson Finnegan (4th grade, New Lane Elementary School, Selden, NY), for “The Folks of Fridgetopia”
Winners received Stony Brook University gear and LEGO sets.
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