Campus Announcements for the week of 07/10/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Full-time West Campus/HSC Employees and Full-time Research Foundation Employees
2. Canon Copiers
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training Class
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Southampton Writers Conference - July 26-30
2. Doctoral Defenses This Week
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. South Campus Blood Drive, July 20, 2006
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Chuck Priore Stony Brook Youth Football Camp
2. Vocalist/Guitarist Lisa Moscatiello and Cellist Fred Lieder to perform at The University Cafe, Sunday August 13th at 7 P.M.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Shorts & Swimsuit Uncomfortable? Ready to Get Healthy & Lose Some Weight? You Can Do It!
2. Bodyfat Analysis
3. Adobe Photoshop: - NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
4. Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage: - NCE 325.5 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
5. Macromedia Fireworks MX: - NCE 327 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
6. Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer: - NCE 325.6 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
7. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
8. Advanced Access: - NCE 317.1 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Wanted
2. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
3. Are you an overweight healthy non-smoker?
4. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
5. Recruiting HIGH FUNCTIONING Autistic, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
6. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
7. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
9. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
10. Are You Overweight?
10. Miscellaneous
1. Christmas in July Sale
2. Job Opportunity - Management Trainee Seawolves marketPlace
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Full-time West Campus/HSC Employees and Full-time Research Foundation Employees
Human Resource Services, Benefits Staff is pleased to announce that the B140w State/Research Foundation Tuition Waiver Application is available for the fall semester. Please click on the link below for State and Research Foundation Benefits to find the Employee Tuition Waiver Program informational memo. The B140w application and instructions can be down loaded from our website
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/benefits
, click on Forms and Publications, look for Benefits and click on form number B140w & B140lwl.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
2. Canon Copiers
Ikon Office Solutions, Inc., the New York State Contract vendor for Canon copiers, will now be offering all Canon copiers at 28% - 37% lower than their New York State Contract pricing. You may contact Josephine Esposito, Ikon Major Account Manager, 631-547-6000, for additional information.
Submitted by: Judith Reese/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training Class
Lawson Training Classes for the month of July to be held on 7/5/06 at 10am or 7/26/06 at 1pm, these classes will be held in the IT Training Room, (HSC-Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A), "For All Hospital Employees". To attend either of these classes please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. All employees attending should have a SBUH main computer sign-on. There will be 2 parts covered in these classes, the first half is for ordering from the Storerooms in the Hospital and the second half will cover ordering from an outside Vendor. I suggest that all employees who are either new to Stony Brook Hospital or need a refresher course, you are more than welcome to attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 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
2. Doctoral Defenses This Week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.shtml
Submitted by: Fernando Cuenca/GST
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. South Campus Blood Drive, July 20, 2006
Go the extra mile this summer, Donate BLOOD now.
South Campus is hosting a Blood Drive, July 20, 2006 from 9:00am-1:00pm. The BUSMOBILE will be parked by the Endeavour Hall.
Thank you in advance for your continued commitment to saving lives.
For appointments, you may call Katerina Panagiotakopoulou @ 632-8781.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. 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
2. Vocalist/Guitarist Lisa Moscatiello and Cellist Fred Lieder to perform at The University Cafe, Sunday August 13th at 7 P.M.
The wonderful voice and guitar of Lisa Moscatiello and Fred Lieders elegant cello sounds mix in an eclectic selection of songs ranging from traditional folk to Lisa's recent ventures into what she calls "acid cabaret". Fred Lieder is a classically-trained cellist and a much sought-after studio musician. James O'Malley, who stands at the top of the singer-songwriters from our area, opens.
Admission: $15.00 general/$10.00 student/Stony Brook Faculty and Staff. Call 632-6027 or e mail gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
The University Cafe is located on the ground floor of the Stony Brook Union, accessible from the outside courtyard. Parking is available in the LaValle Stadium lot.
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Shorts & Swimsuit Uncomfortable? Ready to Get Healthy & Lose Some Weight? You Can Do It!
Weight Watchers Group looking for more members. Come & join our Thursday 12:00 meetings in the Administration Building.Convenient location & easy to fit in on your lunch hour.Ten sessions for $109.00. Email Jan Tassie @jan.tassie@stonybrook.edu or call 2-6891 for more information.
Submitted by: Jan Tassie/Prov
2. Bodyfat Analysis
Bodyfat Analysis
DATES: Tuesdays, June 20th, & July 25th 2006 TIME: 12:00pm 2:00pm
LOCATION: SAC ROOM 312
COST $5.00
This Screening will be performed by Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor, Claire Ondrovic. She holds certifications with Aerobic & Fitness Association of America and the American Heart Association. Claire is experienced in weight loss, weight gain, cardiovascular fitness and injury prevention.
To Register Call Lois at 631-632-6850.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
3. 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. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 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
4. Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage: - NCE 325.5 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
Microsoft FrontPage is a quick, effective way to create and manage professional quality Internet sites without programming. It makes it easy for new users and professional Web developers to build and maintain well designed Web site in no time.
Section B: Mon., 6:30-9:30 pm, July 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
5. 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
6. Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer: - NCE 325.6 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
Image Composer provides an foundational body of knowledge that may be used with any imaging software to create, customize and arrange your on-screen images. Make your websites come alive with high-quality, professional-looking graphics. Topics include: arranging, customizing and creating on-screen graphics by featuring the use of images with shapes.
Section B: Mon., 6:30-9:30 pm, Aug. 14,21,28, 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
7. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers,accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory nformation. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section L: Mon., 9:30-12:30 pm, July 31;Aug.7,14,21,28,2006
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
8. Advanced Access: - NCE 317.1 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
Add power to you database by creating custom forms, reports and advanced techniques with tables, queries and macros. There will be a review of using relational databases and mastering relationships.
Section L: Mon., 9:30-12:30 pm, Sept.11,18,25;Oct.2,2006
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
CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Wanted
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with cancer, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Britney Duncan at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Joy Roelfs/UHMC
2. 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
3. Are you an overweight healthy non-smoker?
Are you an overweight healthy non-smoker?
We invite you to participate in a study of how your lungs work.
This study involves pulmonary function testing (2 hours) , followed by 2 days of chest
imaging (about 4 hours on the first day and 2 hours on the second day). We will be studying whether your weight is affecting the way your lungs clear things that you breathe in.
If you are interested and you are: Overweight*, Never smoked, Do not have a cough, Are not pregnant, Are over the age of 18, No pacemaker or other device in your chest
Please Call: 631-444-1776 and ask to speak to Dr.Daroowalla in the Pulmonary Division about the lung study. You will be paid $25 for each day of imaging that you complete.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
4. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you are woman in good health or suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)and are between ages of 21 and 60, we Would Like to Invite You To Participate in a Research Project.
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.
Every aspect of your participation in this study will be kept confidential.
And, as a courtesy for spending time and assisting the completion of this research, you will be compensated upto $500.00
Please call our research office at Stony Brook University Medical Center to learn more about this study 632-3050.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. 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
6. 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: Rose Masone @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Are You Overweight?
We are Seeking Individuals, Both Men and Women, 25 to 45 Years of Age to Participate in a Research Study Looking at "Markers of Pre-Diabetes" in Overweight People
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Participants Will be Compensated up to $500.00
For More Information, Please Contact Jeanne Kidd @ 631-444 3740
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Christmas in July Sale
The Auxiliary is holding a Christmas in July Sale in the vendor area of the Hospital by the deli, cafeteria and escalators.
Please stop by!
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
2. Job Opportunity - Management Trainee Seawolves marketPlace
Faculty Student Association seeks a Management Trainee to assist with the day-to-day activities and management of the Seawolves MarketPlace. Required: Bachelor's degree, minimum of six months work experience and strong computer, communication and customer service skills. Must have the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, be attentive to details, stand for long periods, supervise student staff and work occasional nights, holidays and weekends. Send resume and cover letter with salary requirement by 7/24/06 to Customer Service Manager, Faculty Student Association, Stony Brook Union, Room 250, 11794-3209 or FAX to (631) 632-9319. AA/EEO
Submitted by: Dawn Villacci/FSA