Oceans of Hope
The Green Patriarch Recognizes Stony Brook Southampton's Marine Sciences Mission
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 12 pm
A historic event, "OCEANS OF HOPE - The Green Patriarch Recognizes Stony Brook Southampton's
Marine Sciences Mission," welcomes distinguished guest His All-Holiness Ecumenical
Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Church and globally
renowned as the 'Green Patriarch.'
On this special occasion, Stony Brook University will honor His All-Holiness with The Stony Brook Council University Medal, the highest honor the campus can bestow, for his profound commitment to environmental stewardship.
The event will also highlight Stony Brook Southampton's vital role in marine sciences and its groundbreaking Shinnecock Bay Hope Spot designation.
Tickets to the medal ceremony at the Avram Theater are free.
Parking Directions
From County Road 39 in Southampton, turn onto Tuckahoe Road at the traffic light.
Turn right at the second entrance, with the guard booth — this is the main entrance.
Turn left into the main parking lot and continue to the end, the Avram Theatre will
be on your right.
Directions to Stony Brook Southampton
For more information, please contact Stony Brook’s Office of Conferences and Special Events by email at conferences.events@stonybrook.edu