Campus Announcements for the week of 11/19/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New Traffic Signs On Campus
2. December Graduation - Volunteers Needed!
3. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th.
4. 2007 State Health Insurance Option Transfer Period
5. REMINDER: International Travel Policy
6. The Stony Brook University Student Health Service is offering Flu Vaccine and FluMist Vaccine to Students, Faculty and Staff.
7. Chinese, Japanese and Korean materials in the Melville Library
8. Important Winter Reminders
9. State and RF employees should verify the address shown on your pay stub for mailing of year-end W-2's.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Change for the Better
2. Gesture Focus Group Speakers Series Event: Gesture Coding: phases, phrases and units By Mandana Seyfeddinipur (Stanford University) Date: 12/01-02/06
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of research at Stony Brook, Friday, December 8, 2006, in the Student Activities Center.
2. November 30, 12:50 PM Center/Italian Studies Lecture: Anthony Tamburri, Calandra Institute/CUNY. Javits Room 111.
3. Department of Technology and Society and Department of Materials Science and Engineering joint seminar. November 21st.
4. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Leonidas Guibas
5. Asian and Asian American Colloquium Taiwan's International Representation Today
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Trial until January 15, 2007
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Free Kittens Available from the SBU Cat Network!
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Estee Lauder Private Sale - December 16th
2. Holiday Baseball Camps - Stony Brook University Baseball Camps For Grades 2-12 On Dec 27-30,2006.
3. "Cutting-edge" singer songwriters Anais Mitchell and Antje Duvekot at The University Cafe, Sunday, December 3rd at 2 P.M.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Stony Brook Manhattan. Register online now for December 5
2. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Regsiter online now for November 30
3. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Resgister on line now for December 7
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Volunteers needed for Psoriasis Study
2. Seeking Volunteers
3. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
4. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
5. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
6. Stress: A Fact Of Life
10. Miscellaneous
1. Relationships 911
2. Campus Child Care Available
3. Assistance for Long Island Small Business Owners
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New Traffic Signs On Campus
Please be alert to new traffic signs and changes in campus traffic patterns, in particular new STOP signs in the following locations:
Two (2) flanking the crosswalk on Circle Road just north of Toll Drive. This is the crosswalk that leads from the Administration overflow/Faculty lot to the Wang Center and Administration Building oval area.
Two (2) flanking the crosswalk on Circle Road that leads from the LIRR parking lot to the Athletic Fields area.
One (1) at the intersection of Circle Road and Campus Drive.
Two (2) flanking the crosswalk on Toll Drive just east of the Student Union crosswalk.
Two (2) flanking the crosswalk on Toll Drive just west of the Indoor Athletic Complex.
Two (2) flanking the crosswalk on Toll Drive just north of the intersection with Campus Drive.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/facilities/
Submitted by: Mark Woodruff/Admin
2. December Graduation - Volunteers Needed!
ATTENTION STAFF: Conferences and Special Events is looking for VOLUNTEERS for December Graduation 12/17/06. Experience the excitement SBU graduates have been dreaming about. For more details contact Peg Abbatiello ext. 26320 or email mabbatiello@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
3. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th.
The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday. The stockroom will re-open on Monday, November 27th, 2006. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Linda Millet at extension
2-0820.
Submitted by: Linda Millet/Admin
4. 2007 State Health Insurance Option Transfer Period
The Option Transfer Period, which began November 1 and will end 30 days from the date that premium rates are approved, allows you to make changes to your health insurance coverage. The Employee Benefits Division in Albany will mail the 2007 rates to your home address within the next several weeks. West Campus and HSC employees may contact Ellen Krause at 2-6213 or Debbie Giacopelli at 2-6165 for more information and forms.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
5. REMINDER: International Travel Policy
As the semester begins, this is a reminder for the University community regarding the International Travel Policy (ITP).
1. All students who travel abroad on University programs are required to complete all ITP forms;
2. Faculty traveling abroad with students on University programs are required to complete the two-page itinerary form;
3. Faculty or staff traveling abroad on University business are strongly advised to complete all of the forms as well.
4. Permission for travel is required ONLY for countries on the State Department Travel Warning list at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html
.
Forms can be found on the International Academic Programs (IAP) website at www.stonybrook.edu/iap (at the bottom of the home page).
All completed forms, questions, e-mails, or comments regarding the ITP should be sent to Jennifer Schlitz, E5320 Melville Library, Z=3390 or Jennifer.Schlitz@stonybrook.edu.
Please keep copies of all forms for your own records before you submit them to this office
http://www.stonybrook.edu/iap
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
6. The Stony Brook University Student Health Service is offering Flu Vaccine and FluMist Vaccine to Students, Faculty and Staff.
The Stony Brook University Student Health Service is offering Flu Vaccine and FluMist Vaccine to Students, Faculty and Staff.
It's not too late to get your vaccine against influenza. While supplies last, the Student Health Service will be offering the Flu vaccine and FluMist Vaccine to students, faculty and staff members of Stony Brook University. (FluMist is a needle free, intranasal vaccine to help prevent the flu). Regular Flu vaccine (injectable) will cost $20. The FluMist vaccine will cost $25. For more information and to schedule an appointment during our morning hours, please call the Student Health Service at 632-6740
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/shs/
Submitted by: Robert Ansbach/OSA
7. Chinese, Japanese and Korean materials in the Melville Library
Melville Library on-line catalog - STARS ( Stony Brook Automated Retrieval System) can now display Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters. Patrons can also specify the input method and search for Chinese, Japanese and Korean materials in their original characters. For more information, please check on
http://magellan.cc.sunysb.edu:4330/F/961R2811V4SJC9N8REQUUXQLNH8LT9GGQ1PFF3MSA27JEEATK7-61819?func=file&file_name=cjk-help
or contact Melville Library Reference Department.
Submitted by: Min-Huei Lu/Lib
8. Important Winter Reminders
RF employees and State employees on West Campus and HSC, please see important information about the upcoming holidays. Click the red stamp on the right side of our home page.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
9. State and RF employees should verify the address shown on your pay stub for mailing of year-end W-2's.
In January, the State and The Research Foundation will be mailing your year-end W-2 statements to the address shown on your pay stub. Please verify that the correct address shows on your next pay stub. If an update is necessary, please login to the SOLAR system and go to "Address Information" under Personal Portfolio. There are further instructions on that page.
Use your Stony Brook ID number shown on your ID Card and your SOLAR password. If you don't have your SOLAR password, click "To Obtain Your SOLAR Password" link and follow the instructions.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Change for the Better
Statistics show that 98% of the time we change, because we have to. It is our reaction to the change, and not the change itself that determines our ultimate success. The objectives of this workshop are to: understand change and your reactions to change and gain tools that will help you react to change in a way that is positive and healthy.
December 5th, 11:30-12:30, HSC, L2, Classroom 108 (near SSW)
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Gesture Focus Group Speakers Series Event: Gesture Coding: phases, phrases and units By Mandana Seyfeddinipur (Stanford University) Date: 12/01-02/06
Gesture Focus Group Speakers Series Event: Gesture Coding: phases, phrases and units
By Mandana Seyfeddinipur (Stanford University)
Date: 12/01/06- 12/02/06
Mandana Seyfeddinipurs workshop provides advanced training in methodological approaches for analyzing speech-accompanying gestures. The first part of the workshop gives a theoretical introduction to the field of gesture studies and specifically addresses issues of speech and gesture disfluencies. The second part is a hands-on tutorial on how
gestures structurally unfold over time in relation to speech. The third part gives students the opportunity to practice coding gesture data from their corpora, to present their current projects, and to exchange ideas about future research directions.
For the workshops program:
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/~adaptation/gesturegroup/eventsmandana.html
If youre interested in attending the workshop, please RSVP by emailing Alexia Galati (agalati@ic.sunysb.edu) or Anna Kuhlen (akuhlen@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/~adaptation/gesturegroup/eventsmandana.html
Submitted by: Anna Kuhlen/GST
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of research at Stony Brook, Friday, December 8, 2006, in the Student Activities Center.
Come to the Chemistry Departments annual Chemistry Research Day. Share in the excitement of chemistry research at Stony Brook as graduate, undergraduate and high school students as well as postdoctoral fellows and staff scientists affiliated with Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory display and discuss their work. Poster Session 11:00 am-12:30 p.m. (even numbered); Lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Poster Session 1:30- 3:00 p.m. (odd numbered); Reception 3:00-3:15 p.m.; Keynote Lecture (Professor Benjamin Chu, Stony Brook University)"Nanofiber Technology and Molecular Engineering for Health and Environment: Applications to Medicine and Water Purification;" and Chemistry Department Happy Hour at the University Caf 5:15-7:00 pm.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry
;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry/news/rschday06
Submitted by: Katherine Hughes/CAS
2. November 30, 12:50 PM Center/Italian Studies Lecture: Anthony Tamburri, Calandra Institute/CUNY. Javits Room 111.
November 30, Thursday, 12:50 pm
Center for Italian Studies
Lecture by Professor Anthony Tamburri, Dean of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, CUNY.
Topic: Italian/American Briefs: Re-visiting the Short Subject. Location: Stony Brook University Javits Lecture Center, Room 111. All are invited.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
3. Department of Technology and Society and Department of Materials Science and Engineering joint seminar. November 21st.
Meeting the Energy Challenges: Issues and Opportunities in Energy Technology Innovation. November 21, 2006, 12:30pm Engineering 301. Given by Guodong Sun, Assistant Professor, Technology and Society and Miriam Rafailovich,Professor, Materials Science and Engineering.
Energy plays an enormous role in environmental degradation, national insecurity, and international conflict. To mitigate the adverse impacts resulting from energy production and use while ensuring adequate, reliable, and affordable energy services requires perpetual innovation in energy technologies. What are the major challenges facing the energy system? What are the key issues in energy technology innovation? How can Stony Brook University contribute to the endeavors of creating new energy technologies? What are the implications of our newly established Center for Energy Technology and Research to your education, teaching, and research? This seminar talk will discuss these questions, and welcome the participation of students, faculty, and concerned citizens from local communities.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/est
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/CEAS
4. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Leonidas Guibas
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup and the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology. Professor Leonidas Guibas (Stanford University) will speak about "Local-to-Global Methods in Shape Modeling and Physical Simulation" at 2:15pm on Monday, November 20, in Computer Science 2311.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/events/DLseries/
Submitted by: Joseph Mitchell/CEAS
5. Asian and Asian American Colloquium Taiwan's International Representation Today
Taiwan's International Representation Today
By Ambassador Andrew Li-Yan Hsia, Director-General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), New York
Wednesday, November 29, 12:45PM, Wang Lecture Hall
Ambassador Hsia will address the question of Taiwans international representation in terms of bilateral diplomatic recognition by certain countries and membership of various international organizations in the post-1971 period, following the termination of Taiwan's UN membership under UN Resolution 2758. He will elucidate on how Taiwan has overcome the hurdles around her international status through the adoption of pragmatic diplomacy.
Ambassador Hsia will also touch upon the historic evolution, present status and future prospects of cross-straits relations.
Followed by a Question and Answer session and reception. All are invited. Program is free.
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Trial until January 15, 2007
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols is a definitive, interactive source of new and classic research techniques. The database is fully searchable by keyword and subject, and it has many novel features such as discussion forums and personal folders made possible by online publication. Its coverage includes cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, protein science, and imaging. Protocols are presented step-by-step and edited in the style that has made Molecular Cloning, Antibodies, Cells and many other CSH manuals essential to the work of scientists worldwide. Protocols will be continuously expanded, updated, and annotated by the originators and users of the techniques. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols can be accessed directly from the Databases list of the Health Sciences Library Website. Please feel free to offer feedback at any time so that we can evaluate the usefulness of this product to Julitta Jo, Associate Director for Collection Development, or call her at 444-3688.
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Julitta Jo/HSC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Free Kittens Available from the SBU Cat Network!
The SBU Cat Network humanely traps, neuters, vaccinates, and cares for the cats that live on campus. We currently have SIX recently rescued kittens and young cats that are available to good homes. Consider it for the holidays, as not just a gift for your family, but the greatest thing you can do for a homeless, helpless creature. All have been tested, spayed/neutered, de-wormed, and vaccinated. Contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu) for more information or to volunteer or contribute. Thanks!
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat/index.php
Submitted by: Nancy Franklin/CAS
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Estee Lauder Private Sale - December 16th
Estee Lauder Private Sale on December 16. If interested, call Mary Gallino at 2-0045 or 2-9315 to have tickets mailed to you.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
2. Holiday Baseball Camps - Stony Brook University Baseball Camps For Grades 2-12 On Dec 27-30,2006.
The camp will be held at Stony Brook University Sports complex. The outstanding indoor facilities allow for expert instruction in hitting, pitching, fielding and base running.
Campers in grades 2-6 will participate in the junior session 9am-12pm while campers in grade 7-12 will workout from 12:30pm-3:30pm in the senior session.
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/camps/ston-camps.html
Submitted by: Anthony Stutz/Pres
3. "Cutting-edge" singer songwriters Anais Mitchell and Antje Duvekot at The University Cafe, Sunday, December 3rd at 2 P.M.
Both artists made their mark at the Kerrville Folk Festival with New Folk awards and have recorded impressive new CDs.
Anais Mitchell is true to the legacy of her namesakes -- French author/diarist Anais Nin and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Often compared to Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen in her lyrics, and Ani DiFranco and Sandy Denny in her performance style, Mitchell is best described as an original.
Antje Duvekot emigrated from Germany as a teenager and explored the world of urban songwriters like Ellis Paul and John Gorka. A Boston New Folk award confirms Ellis Paul's prediction that "she's going to be the next great American folk singer-songwriter."
Admission $20.00/ Student, Faculty, Staff: $15.00. Reservations via e mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
The University Caf website is www.universitycafe.org
The University Cafe is located in the Stony Brook Union Building.
http://www.universitycafe.org
(go to "special events")
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Stony Brook Manhattan. Register online now for December 5
Tuesday, December , 7:00–8:30 p.m. Wine and Cheese: The Cream of the Crop
Oriel Wines offers handmade wines by the world's best winemakers, under one label. Kate Stamps, herself a trained vintner, will lead a tasting of their world-wide wine selections, paired with artisanally produced cheeses. Don't miss this wonderful evening of wine and cheese pairing!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter/manhattanevents.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Regsiter online now for November 30
Thursday, November 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Winemaking Heritage of Italian Americans
Back by popular demand, winemaker, attorney, and natural-born storyteller Sal Diliberto will offer a sampling of his gold medal-winning wines with reminiscences of the roots of his Italian American winemaking tradition. With a tiny five-acre vineyard in Jamesport on the North Fork, Diliberto has become the foremost "garagiste" to be astonishing critics and pleasing customers. Be prepared for his splendid operatic voice and famous meatballs.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter/SBcampusevents.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
3. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Resgister on line now for December 7
Thursday, December 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Super-Premium Wine with a Bordeaux Model
Richard Olsen-Harbich of Raphael has been a part of the Long Island wine industry since 1981 and has been a leader in establishing regional identity and vinification techniques for the region. He specializes varietal selection while winning hundreds of awards and accolades for his wines. In his role at Raphael, he has created a Bordeaux/Long Island consultation partnership with Paul Pontallier of Chateau Margaux. Richard is also the author of all three federally recognized Long Island American Viticultural Areas (AVAs): The Hamptons, The North Fork of Long Island, and Long Island. In this tasting class, Richard will share his experiences in the wine trade as we taste his extraordinary wines.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter/SBcampusevents.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Volunteers needed for Psoriasis Study
Volunteers needed for Psoriasis Study
If you are aged 18 or older and have moderate to severe psoriasis, you may be eligible to participate in a new research study using Enbrel, a drug that has been approved by the FDA that can be administered at home to treat the symptoms of psoriasis.
Stony Brook Dermatology Associates in Tech Park, 181 Belle Mead rd Suite 6, is participating in the OBSERVE-5 trial.
For more information, call Jennifer Intravaia, LPN,CCRC at: 631-444-4274
Submitted by: Jennifer Intravaia/UHMC
2. Seeking Volunteers
Post-Menopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy 50-65 years of age for participation in MRI Imaging Research
Volunteers should be healthy and not have any metal or electronic implants
Confidentiality Maintained
For Further Information Please Call: 631-344-3614
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
3. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
Volunteers Needed
We are seeking healthy male and female volunteers from all ethnic groups, 50 years of age and older, of normal weight who are at risk for colon cancer, such as individuals with a history of colon polyps or colon cancer.
Eligible subjects who complete the study will receive $1,500.00
Please call Peggy at 631-444-7623 for additional information.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
4. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you're invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Participants will be compensated up to $200.00
For Further Information Call(631)632-8252
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
You may be eligible to participate in a clinical study to treat this painful problem.
To learn more about this clinical study, call the Department of Orthopaedics at (631) 444-2215.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
6. Stress: A Fact Of Life
Do you know that stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance?
Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easliy than others?
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive week-days including two hospital overnights, for example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon. You will be free to pursue to your normal activities after 4:15pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
Compensation: $200.00
If you are interested in participating please call us at (631) 444-8405 or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Relationships 911
Are you having difficulty in a romantic relationship? Stressed with juggling school with your relationship? Are you dealing with a break-up? Come together to understand, explore, and learn how to have a relationship that is satisfying and supportive. Open to all genders and sexualities. Fridays 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the Wo/Men's & Gender Resource Center, 216 Union. Please call 632-9666 for more information.
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
2. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months-5 years old. NAEYC Accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Immediate openings for Preschoolers - call for other age group availability. Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the Center.
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl
3. Assistance for Long Island Small Business Owners
FREE networking event at the Huntington Hilton 8;30am -11:30am November 15th 2006
Free Breakfast Free information about Government Agencies that can help your Small Business for FREE
Please call Leslie at 631632 9070 ext 1 to rsvp
http://lrurup@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Edward Fritz/CEAS