Campus Announcements for the week of 10/30/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Flex Spending Account (Dependent Care Advantage Account and Health Care Spending Account) Open Enrollment September 25 - November 10, 2006
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. FREE Venous Screening -- November 4, 2006
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Basic Budgeting
2. Health Sciences Library November Class Schedule
3. It's Fall! Time to create mailing lists in Lotus Notes.
4. Managing Your Productivity
5. Civil Service in a Nutshell
6. Legislative Tricks & Treats - Planned Parenthood sponsored workshop
7. Come to a Town Hall Meeting or Give Us Your Comments
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
2. SBDC Workshop Cash Flow Planning
3. Ocean and Atmospheric Colloquium, November 3, 2006
4. Colloquium - Italy Today: A New Look
5. The Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
6. Center for Italian Studies Book Presentation:"The Humble and the Heroic: Wartime Italian Americans" with author, Salvatore LaGumina, November 5.
7. Cell Death And Human Disease Symposium 2006
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
9. Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series Dr. J. Michael McCarthy, University of California at Irvine Kinematic Synthesis of Constrained Robotic Systems
10. Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America. Program featuring faculty author Peniel Joseph.
11. "Are You Man Enough?" Masculinity Panel Discussion
12. Linguistics/Ctr. for Italian Studies Speaker: Antonella Sorace, University of Edinburgh, Wednesday, November 1., 1 pm, Melville Library, Rm. E4340.
13. Baby Sibs Autism Research Project
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Caregivers' Practical Help Workshop
2. Cody Center Research Consortium: The Baby Sibs Autism Research Project
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Habitat for Humanity House build- volunteers needed
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. University Hospital Auxiliary 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
2. Staller Center Movies, Friday, November 3 at 7:00 pm, A Prairie Home Companion; 9:15 pm, Lady in the Water.
3. "LEAHY" at Staller Center on Sunday, November 5 at 7:00 pm. $32 at 631-632-ARTS or stallercenter.com
4. Autumn Festival Pre-Sale Tickets!
5. Career Women's Luncheon on Thursday, November 2nd
6. Diversity of Relationships Month Movie Series
7. November Ballroom Dance Lessons
8. Eric Andersen and John Wesley Harding to perform at The University Cafe in November
9. Artists Open Studios!
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
2. Winter Session 2007
3. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Regsiter online now at: www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
4. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Stony Brook Manhattan. Register online now at: www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
5. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
6. Defensive Driving benefits
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Office of the VP for Research - Monday Memo
2. Post-Doc Reception - Thursday, Nov. 9th, SAC Auditorium
3. Seeking Volunteers
4. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
5. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
6. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
7. Stress: A Fact Of Life
8. The NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) and The Department of Medicine Seminar Series
10. Miscellaneous
1. Oral Rabies Vaccine Distributed on Campus
2. Undergraduate Admissions 2006 Open House
3. Recycle your Laser Jet Toner Cartridges and Cell Phones
4. Deadline Tomorrow - Apply Now! Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program
5. Grant Opportunity: Dialogues Across Differences Community Respect/Embracing Differences
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Flex Spending Account (Dependent Care Advantage Account and Health Care Spending Account) Open Enrollment September 25 - November 10, 2006
Open enrollment for the 2007 Flex Spending Account Program starts September 25 and ends November 10, 2006. The deadline is strictly enforced and the online enrollment system will shut down at midnight on November 10, 2006. To enroll you may visit the Flex Spending Account website or call the hotline at 1-800-358-7202. The employer contribution for 2007 for the Dependent Care Advantage Account will range from $200 to $700 depending upon the employee's salary. For additional information please call the hotline or visit the website. If you participated in 2006, you must re-enroll to participate in 2007.
http://www.flexspend.state.ny.us
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. FREE Venous Screening -- November 4, 2006
Stony Brook Surgical Associates is proud to announce another FREE screening to the public on Saturday, November 4, 2006. Free screenings will be provided to individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 with large varicose veins and leg swelling, pain or discomfort. Brief, non-invasive examinations using ultrasound technology will be performed under the direction of Dr. Antonios Gasparis and Dr. Apostolos Tassiopoulos. Screenings will be provided at the new Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center located at 24 Research Way, Suite 100, East Setauket. For additional information and/or to make an appointment, contact Stony Brook University Medical Center's HealthConnect at 444-4000.
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Basic Budgeting
A budget is the first and most important step toward putting your money to work for you. This workshop will cover the basics of developing a budget. Also, there will be information, tips and resources to help you set up a successful budget.
Presented by Brenda Smith, LMSW, CEAP
November 9, 2006, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Wang Center, Room 101
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Health Sciences Library November Class Schedule
All classes are in Classroom 2 unless otherwise noted.
Attendance is free of charge and advanced registration for the scheduled classes listed below is not required.
COURSES ARE LISTED IN ORDER BY DATE.
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu/educhie/CurrentSchedule.pdf
Submitted by: Michael Bailou Huang/HSC
3. It's Fall! Time to create mailing lists in Lotus Notes.
Join us this Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 to learn how to use the Personal Address Book in Lotus Notes. Click here to register.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/public/notes/notestraining/index.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
4. Managing Your Productivity
Developing your ability to effectively use your time, set goals and focus on priorities while managing simultaneous responsibilities is key. Managing your work day is key to reducing stress as well as accomplishing goals successfully.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Create effective work plans, prioritize competing tasks and plan for each day
Identify inefficient uses of time and ways to improve or eliminate them
Work smarter to reduce stress and increase productivity
Date: November 8th; Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192
To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
5. Civil Service in a Nutshell
This workshop will help provide you with information about Civil Service list appointments, canvassing lists, transfers, types of appointments, and much more
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, hiring department managers and employees seeking Civil Service list information.
Date: November 9th; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., Room 192
To register: Click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
6. Legislative Tricks & Treats - Planned Parenthood sponsored workshop
Election day is coming! And that can be scary. Come hang out with us to learn all about the ghoulish and tasty reproductive health legislation in NY. Whats really going on in Albany and Washington? How does it affect YOU? Tuesday, October 31st from 12-3 PM in the WGRC library, Union Room 221.
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
7. Come to a Town Hall Meeting or Give Us Your Comments
The Campus Climate Task Force invites you to please go to www.stonybrook,edu/sb.climate.shml to review the Campus Climate Draft Report and Action Plan, and then send us your feedback in one of the following ways:
Attend a Town Hall Meeting: West Campus on Wednesday, November 8, at 12 Noon, in SAC, Room 303; (Or)
Thursday, November 9, at 1:00 p.m., in the Dental School, Howard Oakes Learning Center; (Or)
East Campus on Tuesday, November 7, at 12 Noon, in the HSC, L-3, Lecture Hall 5; (Or)
Tech Park on Tuesday, November 14, at 12 Noon, in the Cafeteria at 31 Research Way, (Or)
Wednesday, November 15, at 8:30 am., in the Cafeteria at 31 Research Way. (Or)
you may want to leave your comments as a phone message by calling 632-7271, (Or) you may use the on-line comment form at www.stonybrook.edu.sb.climate.shml. Please submit comments by November 17.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Professor Enrique Curchitser from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, will present a seminar entitled, "Multi-Scale Modelling of Coupled Biological-Physical Systems in the North Pacific Ocean," on Wednesday, November 1. The one-hour seminar begins at 12:00 noon at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. SBDC Workshop Cash Flow Planning
November 1, 2006 9:00 am - 11:00 am
LI High Tech Incubator Conference Room, Stony Brook
FREE WORKSHOP
To register, call Lynne Schmidt @29084 or e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
3. Ocean and Atmospheric Colloquium, November 3, 2006
Professor Michael Fogarty from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will present a seminar entitled, "Using Radiocarbon Measurements on the Antarctic Continental Margin to Track Labile Carbon Systematics in Benthic Food Webs" at 12 noon on November 3, 2006. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
4. Colloquium - Italy Today: A New Look
Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Faculty Colloquium on November 1 at 1:00 p.m., ELLC Seminar Room 1051 Humanities Building. Professor Mario Mignone will speak on: ITALY TODAY: A NEW LOOK Professor Mignone, a leading expert on contemporary Italian culture and society, will discuss the process of revising his nationally acclaimed text Italy Today. Professor Mignone will focus both the theoretical and practical issues of creating an introduction to a culture appropriate both for students and the general audience: what to include, what to omit, how to balance social-political with aesthetic considerations dealing with literature and the arts. His talk will be of interest to those who would like to refresh their sense of what Italy is all about, as well as those who would like to have access to the process through which a very successful introductory textbook is created.
Submitted by: Joan Vogelle/CAS
5. The Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
On Thursday, November 2, 2006, at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be hosting a Seminar. Dwight E. Bergles, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience, John Hopkins University Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland will be speaking about: Synaptic Signaling in CNS Glia.
Host: Joel Levine
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
6. Center for Italian Studies Book Presentation:"The Humble and the Heroic: Wartime Italian Americans" with author, Salvatore LaGumina, November 5.
Center for italian Studies Book Presentation.
November 5, Sunday, 2:30 pm,
Salvatore LaGumina, author and professor (Nassau Community College) will talk about his most recent publication, "The Humble and the Heroic: Wartime Italian Americans." Books will be available for sale and autographing by the author. Paintings made by Port Jefferson resident, Peter SanFillipo as a soldier in Palermo and Naples during the U.S. Armys World War II Campaigns in Italy will be dedicated to the Center of Italian Studies on this occasion, also.
Location: Center for Italian Studies, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340.
Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
7. Cell Death And Human Disease Symposium 2006
Sponsored by the Dept. of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology on Thursday, November 2, 2006 beginning at 10:00 A.M. in the Wang Center Theater.
http://www.mgm.stonybrook.edu/images/Cell%20Death.jpg
Submitted by: Theresa Kunkel/UHMC
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, November 1, 2006, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "PLANTS THAT BUILD ENVIRONMENTS: A TALE OF TWO FOUNDATION SPECIES" Dr. Aaron Ellison, Harvard Forest, Harvard University.
Hosts: Sarah Gray/Dr. Dianna Padilla. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
9. Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series Dr. J. Michael McCarthy, University of California at Irvine Kinematic Synthesis of Constrained Robotic Systems
Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 2:00PM room 250, Light Engineering
Seminar Coordinator: Dr. Jeffrey Ge 631-632-8305
Abstract: Kinematic Synthesis of Constrained Robotic Systems This presentation describes the mathematical theory of linkage synthesis based on the solution of generalized inverse kinematics equations for planar and spatial serial chains. The algebraic solution of these synthesis equations is shown to pose severe computational demands. Recent results show that a sequential solution strategy provides a design capability for new six and eight-bar planar chains, even 10-bar and 12-bar chains that provide new design opportunities.
http://me.eng.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CEAS
10. Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America. Program featuring faculty author Peniel Joseph.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 at 4 p.m. - Javits Room, Melville Library
With the rallying cry of Black Power in 1966, a group of black activists, including Stokely Carmichael and Huey P. Newton, turned their backs on Martin Luther Kings pacifism and, building on Malcolm X's legacy, pioneered a radical new approach to the fight for equality. Peniel Joseph's book Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour is a history of the Black Power movement and traces the history of the men and women of the movementmany of them famous or infamous, others forgotten. Drawing on original archival research and more than sixty original oral histories, this narrative history vividly invokes the way in which Black Power redefined black identity and culture and in the process redrew the landscape of American race relations.
Sponsored by the University Libraries and Africana Studies Department.
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
11. "Are You Man Enough?" Masculinity Panel Discussion
Internationally recognized speaker and writer on masculinity issues Dr. Michael Kimmel will deliver the opening remarks for an event which will feature a diverse panel of students, faculty and staff taking part in a moderated discussion of masculinity and other issues facing young men today. After the moderated discussion, the floor will be open to questions from the audience. Discussion will address issues such as 1) the male double bind of meeting expectations of being a solid rock and a sensitive guy at the same time, 2) machismo and male violence against women, 3) the intersection of race and gender, 4) declining academic performance among young men and more. All members of the Stony Brook community are welcome and encouraged to attend. Taking place on November 7th in SAC 304 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
12. Linguistics/Ctr. for Italian Studies Speaker: Antonella Sorace, University of Edinburgh, Wednesday, November 1., 1 pm, Melville Library, Rm. E4340.
Presentation by the Linguistics Department, Wednesday, November 1, 1 pm. in the Center for Italian Studies, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340. Antonella Sorace of the University of Edinburgh, will speak on the topic: "Interfaces between syntax and discourse in Italian-English bilingual language development." All are invited.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
13. Baby Sibs Autism Research Project
Wednesday, November 8, 7-9 pm, Room 401, The Wang Center. Guest Speaker: Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, MD,Prof. of Pediatrics, University of Alberta. Dr. Zwaigenbaum is the author is of the 2005 study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience that identifies specific behavioral signs in infants as young as 12 months that can help predict whether the child will develop autism. Dr. Zwaigenbaum will discuss the findings of this research as well as implications for earlier diagnosis and intervention. Open to the public.
http://www.codycenter.org
Submitted by: Virginia Cover/UHMC
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Caregivers' Practical Help Workshop
A free workshop for professional and family caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Program includes: Medical Overview of Dementia, Caregiving Issues, Life Coaching for Caregivers, Managing Challenging Behaviors, and Legal and Financial Planning. Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 9am - 4pm. HSC L2, LH2. You must register. Call Healthconnect 444-4000 or Darlene Jyringi 444-1365.
Submitted by: Darlene Jyringi/UHMC
2. Cody Center Research Consortium: The Baby Sibs Autism Research Project
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2-4 pm, Lecture Hall 4, HSC Level 2. Guest Speaker: Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Alberta. Dr. Zwaigenbaum is the author is of the 2005 study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience that identifies specific behavioral signs in infants as young as 12 months that can help predict whether the child will develop autism. Dr. Zwaigenbaum will discuss the findings of this research as well as implications for earlier diagnosis and intervention. He is lead investigator of the Canadian study of 200 infants that are younger siblings of children who have been diagnosed with autism. Open to faculty, staff and students. Phone 2-8868 to confirm attendance.
http://www.codycenter.org
Submitted by: Virginia Cover/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Habitat for Humanity House build- volunteers needed
Its time to start construction on the Stony Brook House 2006! Volunteer dates are available throughout the summer and fall; please visit the Habitat for Humanity link on the Stony Brook web page for further details, or contact Catherine.Horgan@stonybrook.edu. No construction experience needed, just your willingness to help; students, faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged!
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. University Hospital Auxiliary 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
The University Hospital Auxiliary will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary at the Watermill Caterers on Sunday, November 12th from 6-10 pm. Honorees for the evening are Shirley Strum Kenny, University President and Beverly Sokoloff, Auxiliary Member and Past Auxiliary President. All proceeds from this event benefit the Stony Brook University Hopsital Auxiliary. To purchase a sponsorship package or individual tickets, please call the Office of Advancement at 631.444.2899.
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
2. Staller Center Movies, Friday, November 3 at 7:00 pm, A Prairie Home Companion; 9:15 pm, Lady in the Water.
Tickets at 631-632-ARTS or online at stallercenter.com. $7 adults, $5 students.
A Prairie Home Companion, directed by Robert Altman starring Meryl Streep, Garrison Keillor, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Klein, and Lindsay Lohan. Rated PG-13. 105 minutes.
Lady in the Water, directed by M. Night Shyamalan starring Paul Giamatti. Rated PG-13. 106 minutes.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
3. "LEAHY" at Staller Center on Sunday, November 5 at 7:00 pm. $32 at 631-632-ARTS or stallercenter.com
"LEAHY" is a group of eight extraordinary fiddlers/stepdancers/singers, brothers and sisters all, who play music with a Celtic flavor. Toured with Shania Twain and brought down the house! Tickets are half price for children 12 and under. A wonderful performance to enjoy with the whole family.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
4. Autumn Festival Pre-Sale Tickets!
Autumn Festival will take place on November 15 from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm inside the Stony Brook Union. Buy your ticket in advance from Nov. 1-14 for $4.00. Pre-sale tickets will be sold at the Administration Cart, Bleacher Club, the Student Activities Center, Campus Connection at H-Quad, Kelly Dining Center and Roth Food Court. For more information and menu, go to www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
5. Career Women's Luncheon on Thursday, November 2nd
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Womens Luncheon on Thursday, November 2, at 12:00 noon, in the Student Union Ballroom. We are honored to have Nancy Duffrin, M.S. in Science and Mathematics, Director of Instructional Computing, talk to you regarding "Internet Addiction, Dangers & Wonders of Cyberspace." You will find this program very interesting and informative.
Please bring your payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before October 30th (make checks payable to Chartwells):
J. Friedlander 2-6015, A. Beltran 2-4151, P. Miller 2-6010, L. Meci 2-8260, B. Ahner 4-3423, M. Barnouw 2-9248, A. Kuhn 2-7280, A. Joachim 2-8930
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
6. Diversity of Relationships Month Movie Series
The Wo/Men's & Gender Resource Center is once again hosting a movie series, which will showcase films exploring the diversity of relationships. The first movie in the series, "Fire", will be shown on Thursday, 11/2. The next movie, shown on 11/9, will be the documentary "Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World". The final movie in the series, "What's Cooking?", will be shown on 11/16. All movies begin at 7:00 PM and will be shown in Union Room 221.
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
7. November Ballroom Dance Lessons
We are offering group dance lessons in International Tango, International Fox Trot & International Cha Cha on Monday nights at the Student Union Ballroom starting 11/6.
On Wednesday nights, we are teaching Cha Cha, Rumba and Salsa. No partner is necessary.
For more information, please contact Victor Poon at vipoon@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Victor Poon/CEAS
8. Eric Andersen and John Wesley Harding to perform at The University Cafe in November
Eric Andersen, one of our outstanding singer-songwriters, emerged on the Greenwich Village music scene in the 1960's, along with Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs and Tom Paxton. While true to the spirit of the music of that era, Andersen has also written powerful new songs. His 2004 Cafe appearance was a sold-out event and he returns by popular demand on Sunday, November 5th at 2 P.M.
Tickets: $25.00/general, $20.00 SB Students/Faculty/staff
Reservations required: e mail SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com or call 632-6027
The Sunday Acoustic Series is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM. The University Cafe is located in the Stony Brook Union.
(Coming November 12th at 2 P.M. : John Wesley Harding. "Gangsta folk" pioneer who has also delved into traditional folk and is an acclaimed novelist. An impressive sixteen year career as a song-writer of insight, brashness, and wit in the world of folk, pop and rock. Tickets are $20.00 with a $15.00 Students/Faculty/Staff rate.)
http://universitycafe.org
under "Special Events"
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
9. Artists Open Studios!
The Graduate Art Students are opening their studios for anyone to visit on NOV 3 (4-8pm) & 4 (noon-4pm) at Nassau Hall South Campus in Stony Brook University.
This will be a wonderful and rare opportunity to see the work of the usually reclusive MFA students. Come by and see what the seasoned 3rd years are planning to set loose for their solo shows. Check out the spirited 1st years and their crazy schemes. Stop by for the introspective 2nd years to find out what they are hatching. Or just enjoy the refreshments.
See you there
be well
http://emedia.art.sunysb.edu
/kgrumstrup/openstudios/
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Required Text: Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Katherine Ulrich, retail: $24.99. Cost of text is not included in course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm, Nov. 8,15,22,29; Dec.6,13, 2006; Jan. 10,17,24,31; Feb.7,14, 2007
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
2. Winter Session 2007
Winter Session courses now available online. Please visit Winter Session at: www.stonybrook.edu/winter.
Submitted by: Linda Sandberg/Prov
3. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Regsiter online now at: www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Thursday, November 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
The Fine Art of Freshness
Creating a Local Cuisine with Chef Americo Mintegui
Newsdays Peter Gianotti wrote of the Seafood Barge: "A local landmark becomes a destination once more under chef Americo Mintegui. The waterside restaurant makes a big splash!" Americo is a native of Bay Shore, Long Island, and displayed a precocious interest in cooking from an early age. By the 10th grade, he was working as Executive Sous-Chef at the Huntington Town House. It was at David Bouley's recommendation that he traveled to Europe where he worked in the trend-setting and now legendary kitchen of Ferran Adria's El Bulli restaurant in Spain. Americo takes his worldly experience seriously, but bases his cuisine on home grown foods and wines.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter/SBcampusevents.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
4. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Stony Brook Manhattan. Register online now at: www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 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/manhattanevents.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
5. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Tuesday and Thursday, November 7 and 9, 2006 in the Wang Center Room 201, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
6. Defensive Driving benefits
Learn to be a defensive driver and save 10% on your auto insurance as well as reduce up to 4 points on your driving record.
2 Wednesdays, 11/8 & 11/15, 6 - 9 pm
$31 students // $35 non-students
call The Craft Center
631 632 6822
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Office of the VP for Research - Monday Memo
The Office of the Vice President for Research distributes a biweekly electronic "Monday Memo" with items of interest to Stony Brook's research and creative activities community. If you would like to join our mailing list, please visit
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/monmemo/mmarchive.html
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/monmemo/mmarchive.html
Submitted by: Marc Demspey/Res
2. Post-Doc Reception - Thursday, Nov. 9th, SAC Auditorium
For all post-docs at Stony Brook University: Post-Doc lunch reception hosted by Dr. Lawrence Martin, Dean of the Graduate School and Dr. Gail Habicht, VP for Research.
Thursday, November 9th, 12 noon - 2:00pm in the SAC auditorium, Ballroom B
Please RSVP to Christine Davide, Office of the Vice President for Research via email or by phone at 632-9942 no later than November 2nd.
Submitted by: Christine Davide/Res
3. 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
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. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. The NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) and The Department of Medicine Seminar Series
Pain Assessment in Dementia Residents by Direct Care Providers
Presented by: Frank A. Cervo, MD: Medical Director of the Long Island State Veterans Home and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook
Friday, November 17, 2006
HSC T16- Room 025
Refreshments begin at 3:45pm
Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Oral Rabies Vaccine Distributed on Campus
In an effort to contain the spread of rabies in Long Island, Suffolk County Health Department distributed fish meal baits that contain rabies vaccine on campus last month. Raccoons are attracted to the bait and become immunized when they consume the vaccine. The goal of this vaccination program is to immunize raccoons in the County against rabies before they become infected and spread it to other wildlife. This vaccine is not harmful to you or your pets. For more information on this program visit the Suffolk County Health Department website at:
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/pressreleases.cfm?dept=6&id=1711
or contact: Suffolk County Department of Health Services Rabies Hotline at (631) 853-8405 or EH&S at (631) 632-6487.
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/pressreleases.cfm?dept=6&id=1711
Submitted by: Terry Hulse/Admin
2. Undergraduate Admissions 2006 Open House
Undergraduate Admissions will be holding three Open House events this fall. The first is to take place on Sunday, November 5 and is intended for students with an interest in Business Management, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences or Pre-Law. The second event, on Saturday, November 18, will be of interest to those with a desire to learn more about Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems and Technological Systems Management. Our final Open House date is Sunday, November 19 and is intended for those students interested in Biological Sciences, Marine Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Health Sciences Center Programs and Pre-Med/Pre-Dental/Pre-Vet/Pre-Physical Therapy. All events are to take place in the Student Activities Center beginning at 10:00 AM. For further information or to register for a program, please call us at 632-6859 or visit our website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/openhouse
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http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/openhouse/
Submitted by: Valerie Regan/Prov
3. Recycle your Laser Jet Toner Cartridges and Cell Phones
Did you know:
* That more than 85% of used printer cartridges are simply tossed in the trash?
* More than 90% of a laserjet cartridge consists of recyclable materials. Help us remove them from the waste stream by recycling.
Please contact Maria Maloney at 632-1287 to arrange for a pickup.
Thank you.
Brought to you by the Department of Recycling and Resource Management.
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
4. Deadline Tomorrow - Apply Now! Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program
Applications are being accepted for the 2007 Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry program. This program is targeted toward graduate students and post docs seeking to transition into non-academic industry careers as well as current employees seeking to advance their knowledge of the corporate environment and enhance their career development. Strongly interdisciplinary, this innovative and cutting edge program draws its faculty and courses directly from the bioscience industry. This program will provide life scientists with a comprehensive understanding of the bioscience business environment to effectively enter the industry and/or government sector and to successfully contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurial aspects of industry. Deadline for application to the Spring 2007 program is October 31, 2006. Full and partial financial support is available to selected admitted candidates. Complete details and application information can be found on
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/index.html
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/index.html
Submitted by: Kate Posnanski/CEAS
5. Grant Opportunity: Dialogues Across Differences Community Respect/Embracing Differences
Dialogues Across Differences is a Grant Program for the Stony Brook Community to celebrate our diversity through events that present a commitment to a deeper understanding of our similarities and differences. Through sharing our interests and encouraging dialogue, we hope to progress towards a goal of a deeper cultural understanding.
For an application, contact the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action at 632-6280, visit the Office in the Administration Building, Room 201, or down load the application from our web site at www.stonybrook.edu/diversity.
Proposals should be submitted along with an application by November 8, 2006, requested funding from $250 to $750 for Campus Programs. Dialogues Across Differences is a grant funded by the Office of the President.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity
Submitted by: Jean Johnston/Pres