Campus Announcements for the week of 06/19/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Rehab In Office Of Grants Management (Melville Library)
2. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 30th, 2006.
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Hal A. Skopicki, MD, PhD
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Mastering Performance Reviews
2. Learn to Speak English - free!
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Evolution 2006 meeting at Stony Brook University, June 23 - 27, 2006.
2. Neurobiology & Behavior
3. Southampton Writers Conference - July 26-30
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. The Greatest Band of The Greatest Generation
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Stony Brook Women's Basketball Camp
2. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Hiking Trips
3. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Kayaking Trips
4. Estee Lauder Tickets - Saturday, June 24th
5. British Folk Singer Pete Morton performs at The University Cafe, Sunday July 9th at 7 P.M.
6. CSEA Local 614 Annual Picnic
7. Center/Italian Studies Concert-Alpine Folkloric Chorus from Trentino,Italy,July 2, 2 pm, SAC Auditorium, Free;Open to Public.
8. Chuck Priore Stony Brook Youth Football Camp
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
2. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
3. The Craft Center offers Summer Classes
4. Painting Class for beginners
5. Adobe Photoshop: - NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
6. Macromedia Fireworks MX: - NCE 327 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
2. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
3. Recruiting HIGH FUNCTIONING Autistic, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
4. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
5. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
6. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
7. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
8. Study to Identify New Cancer Markers
10. Miscellaneous
1. LIGASE Science Summer Programs at Stony Brook
2. Campus Child Care Available
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Rehab In Office Of Grants Management (Melville Library)
On Friday, June 23rd the Office of Grants Management, located at W5510 Melville Library, will undergo some structural rehab of its offices. While we expect to provide full service to the research community, please exercise caution as you traverse the suite. Additionally, you may experience minor phone delays in reaching your Grant Specialist as their direct lines will be forwarded to the main line during rehab. We offer this announcement so that you may prepare for any deadlines or upcoming terming grants. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Marie Bilbao at 2-1953.
Submitted by: Marie Bilbao/Res
2. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 30th, 2006.
The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 30th, 2006 for our annual physical inventory. The stockroom will re-open on Monday, July 3rd, 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
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Hal A. Skopicki, MD, PhD
The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hal A. Skopicki as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology. Dr. Skopicki will also serve as the director of the heart failure and cardiomyopathy program of Stony Brook Universitys Heart Center.
Dr. Skopickis areas of special interest include advanced cardiovascular disease, left ventricular support devices and mitral valve disease.
Dr. Skopicki will be seeing patients at University Hospital in the Heart Center on Level 5 of Stony Brook University Hospital as well as at the offices of Stony Brook Internists, PC in Islandia. For consultations, call 444-9600.
For more information about Dr. Skopicki, please see his webpage
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.2809/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Mastering Performance Reviews
Just as faculty members evaluate students on their performance in courses through papers, tests, classroom discussion, etc., managers evaluate employees on the quality and quantity of their work performance. These evaluations are made every day, every week, every month, depending on how closely the manager works with or observes his/her employees. These informal ratings form the basis for what we now call the more formal "performance appraisal" or "performance review".
This program is designed to: Clarify the manager's role as a communicator, counselor and mentor. Guide the manager through the process: from preparing for and conducting the appraisal session, to concluding the appraisal session, with follow-up.
Target Audience: Managers and supervisors responsible for managing the performance of others.
Date: June 29th; Time: 9:30 - 12:30
To Register: Click on link below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
2. Learn to Speak English - free!
Are you interested in learning to speak English more fluently? Do you need help with Reading or Writing skills? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, we have a free service available to you. The Stony Brook Adult Literacy Center offers free tutoring to all Stony Brook employees, family members,and students. Please contact Cindy Brodsky for more information at 444-5272.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/UHMC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Evolution 2006 meeting at Stony Brook University, June 23 - 27, 2006.
"Evolution 2006," the joint meeting of the Society for the Study of Evolution, the Society of Systematic Biologists, and the American Society of Naturalists will be hosted by the Department of Ecology and Evolution at SBU June 23 to 27, 2006. Most sessions/social events will be held at the Wang Center and SAC. Pre-meeting events are planned for June 22 and 23; social events take place most evenings during the meeting.
Interested faculty, postdocs and students from any department at SBU are encouraged to participate. Graduate students from any program may offer volunteer time in exchange for free registration. Students will be assigned jobs to minimize conflicts with attendance at symposia or sessions of interest to them. Contact the meeting coordinator, Annie Green (sse2006@life.bio.sunysb.edu) or co-organizers, Michael A. Bell (mabell@life.bio.sunysb.edu) and Massimo Pigliucci (Massimo@life.bio.sunysb.edu) for details.
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/sse2006
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
2. Neurobiology & Behavior
On Thursday, June 29, Asaf Keller, Ph.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine, will speak about "Gateways to Tactile Perception: Sensorimotor Integration in the Whisker System." The Seminar will take place at 2:00 p.m. in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Seminar Host: Jeffrey Pessin
Submitted by: Jessica Kunis/Prov
3. Southampton Writers Conference - July 26-30
Southampton Writers Conference
This year the Southampton Writers Conference will take place at Stony Brook University, July 26-30 at the Wang Center. This summer's Writers Conference will combine a reunion of old friends with a welcome for new participants. Join us for readings, lectures, panels, and conversations. E.L. Doctorow will present the keynote.
For registration and more information visit the website at www.stonybrook.edu/writers.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/writers
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. The Greatest Band of The Greatest Generation
Friday, November 3, 2006, 7:30 p.m., Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, featuring the Glenn Miller Orchestra to benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook University Hospital and The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph The Worker Council #12993. For tickets and information, call the box office Tuesday Saturday from noon 6:00 p.m. (631) 207-1313.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Stony Brook Women's Basketball Camp
The Stony Brook Women's Basketball Staff is running a week of basketball camp for girls ages 8-14 from June 25-June 29. The cost of camp is $300 and the hours are 9 am to 4 pm. Anyone interested should contact Debbie Ayres at 632-9790 or by email at Deborah.Ayres@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Daniel Rickard/Pres
2. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Hiking Trips
The Department of Campus Recreation will be organizing 2 hiking trips to the Rocky Point Hiking Trail on Monday, June 26 and on Friday, August 18 at 10:30am. Registration Fee is $10.00 per person, per trip which includes permit fees and lunch. This trip is for beginner/intermediate hikers in good health and will be approximately 4.5 miles in length. Participants must provide own transportation. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. Registration is limited to 25 participants. For more information or to register, please contact Marie Turchiano at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
3. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Kayaking Trips
The Department of Campus Recreation will be organizing 2 kayaking trips in Port Jefferson Harbor on Friday, June 23 and on Monday, August 7 @ 10:30am. Registration Fee is $20.00 per person/trip which includes kayak rental and lunch. Undergraduate students registered for summer classes are free. This trip is for beginner/intermediate kayakers in good health and will be approximately 5 hours length. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. Registration is limited to 24 participants. For more information or to register, please contact Marie Turchiano at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
4. Estee Lauder Tickets - Saturday, June 24th
The Employee Activities Council has tickets for Estee Lauder products. This is a "closed door" for invited guests for Stony Brook employees, friends and the community. There is no charge for this admission. Admittance is from 8:00-3:30 p.m. (no one is permitted on line after 3:30 pm) at 90 Nicon Court, Hauppauge. Contact Dorothy Kutzin at 632-6040.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
5. British Folk Singer Pete Morton performs at The University Cafe, Sunday July 9th at 7 P.M.
Folk singer Pete Morton comes from Nottingham, England with a wealth of great songs and stage presence. His show is dynamic and intense as well as approachable and funloving. Pete sings from the heart, delivering songs that tell compelling stories and speak of the human condition from a very unique perspective. The songs are an unruly mix of humour, politics, love and social comment, wrapping their way around the folk tradition.
Pete has recorded six solo albums of original material with Flying An Unknown Flag, his latest, receiving wide acclaim in the folk world.
Tickets for this concert are $ 15.00 with a student ticket of $ 10.00
Coming on Sunday, August 13th, 7:00 P.M. - Lisa Moscatiello, singer and guitarist, with Fred Lieder on cello. Opening: James O'Malley.
For information on tickets or reservations, call The University Cafe at 631-632-6027 or e mail: gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
6. CSEA Local 614 Annual Picnic
SAVE THE DATE! CSEA Local 614 will hold its annual picnic on July 8, 2006 at Hecksher State Park in East Islip. Picnic hours are from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. FUN FOR EVERYONE! Music, children's entertainment, food, beverages & raffle prizes! Bike trails, pool, beach and more! Call union office at 2-6575 or 4-3680 for ticket sales and additional information.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
7. Center/Italian Studies Concert-Alpine Folkloric Chorus from Trentino,Italy,July 2, 2 pm, SAC Auditorium, Free;Open to Public.
The Center for Italian Studies presents the Coro San Romedio-Anaunia, an Alpine Folkloric Chorus from the Trentino Region of Italy, in concert, Sunday, July 2, 2006, 2 p.m. at the University's Student Activity Center Auditorium. A rare opportunity to hear the unique and legendary, "Canti di Montagna" (Italian Songs of the Mountain).
All are invited. Free and open to the public. Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
8. Chuck Priore Stony Brook Youth Football Camp
Chuck Priore and the Stony Brook Football Staff will be holding a Youth Football Camp for kids ages 7 to 14. The camp will be held July 24 to July 28 from 9AM to 4PM at LaValle Stadium and the cost is 395$. Stony Brook employees are entitled to a 10% Discount. If interested visit the camps link attached or call the football office at 631-632-4646.
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/camps/ston-camps.html
Submitted by: Thomas Donatelli/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section I: Tues., 6:00-9:00pm,July 11,18,25; Aug.1,8,2006
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section L: Mon., 1:30-4:30pm,July 10,17,24,31;Aug.7,2006
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. The Craft Center offers Summer Classes
CLAY HANDBUILDING Five Wednesdays, begins 6/21, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm $75/Student, $95/Non-student
POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Sec A Five Tuesdays, begins 6/20, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. Sec B Five Wednesdays, begins 6/21, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm.
Sec C Five Thursdays, begins 6/22, 11:00 am 1:00 pm. Sec D Five Thursdays, begins 6/22, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. $75/Student, $95/Non-student
DRAWING FIGURES AND FACES Five Thursdays, begins 6/29, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. $55/student, $80/non-student
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING Five Tuesdays, begins 6/27, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm $55/student, $80/non-student
INTRODUCTION TO FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Five Tuesdays, begins, 6/20, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. $80/Student, $95 /Non-student
BARTENDING Five sessions 6/21, 6/26, 6/28, 7/5, 7/10, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. $75/student, $90/non-student
DEFENSIVE DRIVING Two Thursdays, 7/13 and 7/20, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm; SAC 311. $31/student, $35/non-student
Call us 631 632 6822, Union Basement rm 049
http://stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
4. Painting Class for beginners
Come paint, no prior painting or drawing skills necessary. Learn the basics of using acrylic color to create form, depth and a visual style of your choosing. Five Tuesdays, begins 6/27, 6:00pm 8:00pm. For more information call the Craft Center 632-6822, Union room 049.
http://stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Adobe Photoshop: - NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Professional artists, amateur photographers and Web novices should know the fundamentals of Photoshop, the most powerful image editing software on the market. Whether you want to learn how to prepare photographs for offset printing or just want to create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered will include the Photoshop work area, image basics, working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. We will be working in the Windows environment.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Wed., 6:30-9:30pm, Aug.16, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18,25;Nov.1, 2006
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. Macromedia Fireworks MX: - NCE 327 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics,and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.
Required Text: Macromedia Fireworks MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Sandee Cohen, retail: $21.99. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section B: 6:00-9:00pm, July 19,26;August 2,9,2006
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
Volunteers are being recruited for an investigation of a new injection therapy which may dissolve cellulite of the thigh area.
If you are an adult (at least 18 years of age), in general good health and are interested in learning more about this clinical study, please call 631 444 2215.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
2. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Women of Normal Weight, Who Have Been Diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Between the Ages of 21 and 40 OR Women of Normal Weight, in Good Health, Between the Ages of 31 and 60
In association with the Northport Veterans Administration and the Stony Brook General Clinical Research Center, researchers are conducting a study that investigates sleep and metabolism in women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) compared to healthy women.
Healthy volunteers are needed to serve as the comparison group for IBS patients.
Participation involves a blood draw and two over-night sleep studies.
COMPENSATION UP TO $500.00
Every aspect of your participation in this study will be kept confidential.
Please call our research office at Stony Brook University Medical Center to learn more about this study 631-632-3050
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
3. Recruiting HIGH FUNCTIONING Autistic, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
The purpose of the study is to increase our understanding of how language is processed by the brain in the presence of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Compensation: $40.00 Gift Certificate to BORDERS Per Visit The procedure does not involve any injections, use contrast material or radiation. MRI is considered a safe procedure in children.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Jonathan Bentwich, Ph.D. Voice: (631) 344-2572 Email: jbentwic@bnl.gov
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
4. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
We are researching insulin sensitivity in HIV (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy)
Compensation up to $2,450.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Barbara @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The Purpose of this Study is to Determine if a Drinkable Aloe Vera Gel will Decrease Symptoms of IBS in Children.
It is Important to Explore Simple, Relatively Non-Toxic Therapeutic Options for this Condition Which can be Difficult to Treat.
For further information, please contact Alycia Leiby, MD at (631) 444-8115
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
6. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at (631) 444-3740.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
7. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email at aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
8. Study to Identify New Cancer Markers
The General Clinical Research Center at Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking healthy volunteers for a study to identify new cancer markers inn blood, tissue and body fluids to develop laboratory tests that may diagnose cancers earlier and/or identify patients at risk for a poor outcome and who may benefit from more aggressive therapy than is normally recommended. Volunteers are offered compensation up to $25 plus hospital parking.
Our next blood draw is coming up on June 29, 2006 from 11:00am-1:00pm. For an appointment please call Danielle Hill at (631) 444-7970.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. LIGASE Science Summer Programs at Stony Brook
LIGASE is currently accepting applications for several science summer programs for students who are entering 7th grade, up to seniors in high school. For information and applications please visit us at www.stonybrook.edu/ligase. For more information call Melissa at 632-9750 or email MElefterion@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ligase
Submitted by: Melissa Elefterion/CAS
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. Summer & Fall openings for Preschoolers - call for other age group availablitity. Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the Center
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl