Campus Announcements for the week of 04/24/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New York City Lodging Rate Change
2. The Arts & Sciences Senate Meets on Monday, April 24th, 2006
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. The Lotus Notes Calendar is a useful tool for managing your time! Interested? Join us this Thursday from 9-12.
2. Save time and work more efficiently - create mailing groups in your Notes Personal Address Book!
3. Dissertation Support Group
4. HSC Library April Class Schedule
5. Heart Saver First Aid
6. And Justice For All
7. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning
8. Providing Outstanding Customer Services
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Exploring the Ocean's Deep Interior, April 28, 2006
2. Neurobiology & Behavior Seminar
3. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
4. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Lecture, Friday, April 28, 12 Noon, Student Activities Center-Ballroom B
5. Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
6. President's Lecture Series: April 27, 2006 - Professor Robert J. Aumann
7. Third Annual Pollock-Krasner/Stony Brook Conference
8. Transforming Identities: Intersections of Race & Gender
9. URECA celebrates Undergraduate Research & Creativity
10. Evolution 2006 meeting at Stony Brook University, June 23 - 27, 2006.
11. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, May 5, 2006
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics and the School of Medicine Symposium
2. Seminar at Sea - "The Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease"
3. Science and Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Saturday, May 6th sponsored by Witness Project of LI and SBU Cancer Center
2. Organ Donation Awareness Walk
3. Happy National Volunteer Week!
4. Win a trip to Disney World and help Habitat for Humanity
5. Alopecia Awareness Week
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Pan-Asian Youth Day
Thursday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Wang Center
2. Brokeback Mountain
3. TransGeneration Marathon
4. Mondays through May 2 Bhajans: Songs of Praise from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lecture Hall 1
5. Celebrate Administrative Professionals Week at the J-Club! Located at Jasmine in the Charles B. Wang Center
6. Movies/Staller Center: 7pm, Friday, April 28 Good Night and Good Luck ; 9pm, Memoirs of a Geisha.
7. Strawberry Festival Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available!
8. Film: Party Thursday, April 27, 7:00 p.m., Wang Theater
9. Refusing Silence: The Life and Poetry of Huang Xiang Tuesday, May 2, 1:00 p.m., Wang Lecture Hall 1
10. Modern-Day Sangaku Exhibition April 24 to May 5 Monday, April 24, 10:00 a.m., Wang Lobby
11. Persian Dance and Music by Amir Vahab Ensemble Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 p.m., Wang Theater
12. Film: The Thief of Love Screening of the Lyric Comic Opera, Sunday, April 30, 5:00PM, Wang Theater
13. Bob Dylan 65th Birthday Concert at The University Cafe with Larry Kirwan and others, Wednesday May 24th, at 7:30 P.M.
14. Theatre Department's 2006 Conservatory Classic: The Importance of Being Earnest
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Summer Sessions 2006
2. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
3. Stress Management Workshop
4. The Art of Winemaking
5. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members and Their Immediate Family Members
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Are You Depressed?
10. Miscellaneous
1. Vintage Home Goods Sale
2. HSC Bookstore Buy 1, Get 1 Free Greeting Cards and 2006 Calendars!
3. Recycle your Laser Jet Toner Cartridges and Cell Phones
4. Job Opportunity - Staff Assistant
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New York City Lodging Rate Change
The Federal reimbursement allowances for New York City have been changed. Effective May 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006 the lodging rate will be $212; July 1 to August 31 the lodging rate will be $202; September 1 to September 30 the lodging rate will be $282. The meal allowance remains $64 for meals for all time periods. If you have any questions, please call Rosalie Makarick of the Travel Office at 2-6022.
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
2. The Arts & Sciences Senate Meets on Monday, April 24th, 2006
The A&S Senate meets in the Javits Room of the Library at 3:30 p.m.
Agenda
I. Appoval of Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from March 20, 2006
III. Undergraduate Colleges (M. Aronoff)
IV. Report on Marine Sciences (D. Conover)
V. PTC Annual Report (J. Davila)
VI. Amendment Proposal from the PTC (J. Davila)
VII. Report from the A&S Senate President (G. Fouron)
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. The Lotus Notes Calendar is a useful tool for managing your time! Interested? Join us this Thursday from 9-12.
Click here to register for "Manage Your Time More Effectively Using the Notes Calendar and To Do List".
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. Save time and work more efficiently - create mailing groups in your Notes Personal Address Book!
Click here to register for "Using the Lotus Notes Personal Address Book".
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
3. Dissertation Support Group
Join other students in this counselor-facilitated Dissertation Support Group. For grad students at any point in the dissertation process.
Wo/Mens Center Library, 221 Student Union, Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm (in March & April)
Call (631)632-9666 or just show up
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
4. HSC Library April 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
5. Heart Saver First Aid
American Heart Association general principles of First Aid. Participants should have a basic knowledge of CPR.
Date: May 2nd; Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
To Register: Click on link below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
6. And Justice For All
This workshop will provide supervisors with the following information: the necessary information and resources about Federal and State regulations, University policies and legal issues and concerns around issues of discrimination, equal employment opportunity, diversity and complaint resolution. Clarify and communicate the roles, rights and responsibilities of supervisors, managers, employees and the office of Diversity and Affirmative Action with regard to discrimination prevention. Review of appropriate methods for making referrals and explain concerns about confidentiality and the policy against retaliation.
Date: May 4th; Time: 10:00am - 1:00 pm
To Register: Click on link below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
7. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning
Retirement With a Purpose Deciding when to retire is strictly personal but, Will you still have a sense of purpose and meaning in retirement? Have you developed hobbies and interests to pursue? Can you answer the question, What will you do each day after you retire? Retirement with a purpose inspires and challenges. This workshop will address topics such as how to make the transition from work to retirement and planning for a fruitful retirement. May 11, 2006, SAC 304, 12:00-1:00
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
8. Providing Outstanding Customer Services
Providing customer service is easy, but providing outstanding customer service requires skill. During this highly interactive workshop, we will:
Define outstanding customer service
Understand customer expectations and needs and meet them by using active listening and questioning techniques
Learn how to convey positive messages to your customers by using body language, tone of voice and words
Handle more challenging and difficult customer service situations
Learn how to handle telephone communication in a professional manner, building rapport with customers by addressing them correctly, using proper voice qualities, transferring the call appropriately, and taking complete telephone messages.
This is an intermediate workshop.
Two Parts - Must attend both sessions.
Dates: May 2nd & May 3rd; Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (both sessions)
To Register: Click on link below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Exploring the Ocean's Deep Interior, April 28, 2006
Dr. Bruce Robison from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, will present a seminar entitled,"Exploring the deep ocean interior" at 12 noon on April 28, 2006. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshements will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
2. Neurobiology & Behavior Seminar
On Thursday, April 27, 2006, Richard H. Kramer, from University of California, Berkeley, will be doing a seminar at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. Dr. Kramer will be speaking about Light-activated ion channels for remote control of neuronal activity.
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
3. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2006, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"INNOVATION AND DIVERSITY IN CORAL REEF FISHES"
Dr. Peter Wainwright, Section of Ecology and Evolution, University of California, Davis
Host: Dr. Michael Bell
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
4. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Lecture, Friday, April 28, 12 Noon, Student Activities Center-Ballroom B
Guest Speakers include Warren Ewens, Ph.D.,University of Pennsylvania,
"Backwards and Forwards in Population Genetics and Statistics" and Gary Chase, Ph.D., Penn State College of Medicine, "Lifetime Risk Estimation for Disease Susceptibility Genes: Conceptual and Empirical Approaches". For more information and to register, please call 632-8357 or visit www.ams.sunysb.edu.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CEAS/amsweb.nsf
Submitted by: Pamela Wolfskill/CEAS
5. Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
The Jewish Student Leadership Institute at Stony Brook University presents, From Darkness into Light, Personal stories from the Holocaust from a survivor and a liberator of one of the concentration camps. A commemorative program for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00pm in the Student Activities Center Auditorium - Everyone is welcome.
Sponsored by the Hillel Foundation for Jewish Life with support from The Arthur F. & Arnold M. Frankel Foundation.
http://www.sunysb.edu/hillel
Submitted by: Michelle Schwartz/Affl
6. President's Lecture Series: April 27, 2006 - Professor Robert J. Aumann
President Kenny invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a special Presidential Lecture entitled "War and Peace," by 2005 Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Robert J. Aumann, Leading Professor of Economics, and founding member of Stony Brook's Center for Game Theory in Economics. In his talk, Dr. Aumann will consider ways of creating peace by addressing the root causes of war. Thursday, April 27, 2006; 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Charles B. Wang Center Theatre. R.S.V.P. to the Office of Conferences and Special Events at 632-6320. Seating is open but limited to the Wang Center Theatre and Lecture Halls.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
7. Third Annual Pollock-Krasner/Stony Brook Conference
"From Abstract Expressionists to 'The Magicians of the Earth': A New State of the Art World"
Fifty years after Jackson Pollock's death, a group of distinguished scholars and art experts examine the international art world's development during the past half century.
Co-sponsored by the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center and the Department of Art, Art History and Art Criticism, Stony Brook University. Supported by a generous grant from The Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Inc. Organized by Annie Cohen-Solal, Pollock-Krasner/Stony Brook Research Fellow, 2005-06
May 2-3, 2006, Stony Brook Manhattan, 401 Park Avenue South at 28th Street, New York City
No charge for Stony Brook students, faculty and staff
Full conference program and registration form available on the Web site below.
http://www.pkhouse.org
Submitted by: Helen Harrison/UAff
8. Transforming Identities: Intersections of Race & Gender
Join the Wo/Men's Center for a look at the intersections between gender identity and racial identity, an exploration of the cultural and social overlaps, and barriers to bridge-building between communities of color and gender activist communities.Our featured speaker is T.J.Jourian, trans-male activist for social justice and cast member of the recently released Sundance/LOGO series "TransGeneration".The event is free and will take place on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Humanities Lecture Hall 1006.Sponsored by the Wo/Men's Center, the Women's Studies Department, the GSO, and the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action.Please direct all questions to the Wo/Men's Center at 2-9666.
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
9. URECA celebrates Undergraduate Research & Creativity
URECAs Celebration of Undergraduate Research & Creativity on Wednesday, April 26 features undergraduate research posters/exhibits; oral presentations and departmental conferences; an undergraduate art exhibition; and a dance/theatre ensemble performance. Join us in recognizing the accomplishments of undergraduates working with faculty in all disciplines. All welcome to attend!
10:00 am-4:00 pm Research Posters/Exhibits, SAC Ballroom A
English, History& Psychology Conferences, SAC 303, 305 & 302
10:30 am - 12:30pm CEAS Senior Design Presentations, SAC Ballroom B
11:00 am-5:00 pm Student art exhibition, SAC Gallery
4:30 pm Dance Theatre ensemble performance of Immigration and Transmigration
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ureca/celebration.htm
Submitted by: Karen Kernan/Prov
10. 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
11. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, May 5, 2006
Dr. Ronald Benner from the University of South Carolina, will present a seminar entitled,"Molecular biomarkers of bacteria in nonliving organic matter" at 12 noon on May 5, 2006. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshements will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics and the School of Medicine Symposium
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Van der Kloot Symposium entitled "The Promise of Stem Cells"
Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5
Please contact the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at 4-2287 for more information.
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
2. Seminar at Sea - "The Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease"
Times Beacon Record Newspapers in partnership with Stony Brook University Hospital presents a Seminar at Sea The Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease. Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. aboard the Port Jefferson Ferry. Speakers will be David Brown, M.D., Hal Skopicki M.D. and Todd Rosengart, M.D. Dinner is included. For more information and reservations call Vicki at 631.444.2693.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
3. Science and Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
What are the different careers and fields in Biomedical Sciences?
How can I plan for my future in the area of Biomedical Sciences?
If you dont have definitive answers to the above statements, participate in Science and Research Awareness Series (SARAS) being organized by the Department of Anesthesiology at Stony Brook Medical Center in the summer (July) of 2006 and interact with physicians, scientists, allied health professionals, health administrators and other experts, and get introduced to different specialties and careers. This program consists of lectures, expert's views, video workshops and hands-on-workshops. Though this program is designed for high school and undergraduate students, it is open for everyone who is interested in Biomedical Sciences. Registration deadline is May 15, 2006.
Click on the following link for details of the program.
http://anes.anesthes.sunysb.edu/teaching/sas.html
Submitted by: Srinivas Pentyala/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Saturday, May 6th sponsored by Witness Project of LI and SBU Cancer Center
Come help us raise awareness about the need for early detection of breast cancer, and also raise funds to expand our outreach in at-risk communitites. This 5-mile walk through the Town of Babylon is quickly becoming the walk of choice! The Stony Brook University Cancer Center (Dr. Martin Karpeh, Director), together with the Town of Babylon (Steve Bellone, Town Supervisor)invite you to join in this spirit-lifting, family oriented experience. Warm - up, breakfast, T-Shirt, lunch, memorial walk - Form a team of 5, come with co-workers, family and friends. For more information and to pre-register, call the Town of Babylon at (631) 422-7642 or Peg Davis 4-7789. Come on, you can do it!
Submitted by: Margaret Davis/UHMC
2. Organ Donation Awareness Walk
The Donate Life Walk, an event designed to raise awareness for the need for organ donation, will take place at Stony Brook University on Friday, April 28 from Noon-2:00 PM.
The walk, will begin at the Student Activities Center and circle the Academic Mall five times, covering a total of two miles. Rain Date: May 5, Noon-2 PM. For more info contact Scott Smolka at 473-2931. Open to the community.
Submitted by: Donna Bannon/UAff
3. Happy National Volunteer Week!
The Long Island State Veterans Home has over 180 individual volunteers as well as student groups and organizations who dedicate their time and energy assisting our residents, staff and families. We want to take this opportunity, during National Volunteer Week, to thank those in the campus community who have taken the time out of their busy schedules to give selflessly to the Veterans Home. The Long Island State Veterans Home is truly a special place because of volunteers like you. Thank you.
Submitted by: Susan Helmus/LISVH
4. Win a trip to Disney World and help Habitat for Humanity
Help us help Habitat for Humanity and you could be the winner of a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida!
This six-day, five-night package for five at Walt Disney World includes round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, theme park admission and ground transportation*. Tickets are $10 each and are available through your area Campus Coordinator (visit the Habitat link on the Stony Brook website for a complete list of coordinators) or call 444-2252.
* Drawing for the Disney Trip will be held on April 28, 2006. Restrictions apply; accommodations based on availability at a Disney moderate or value priced resort.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
5. Alopecia Awareness Week
Looking for a new spring look? Why not donate your hair to someone in need! We are gathering as many people as possible to come together and cut and donate their hair to victims of Alopecia Areata (autoimmune disorder resulting in the loss of hair).
If you are attached to your own hairdresser, and would still like to participate you can have your hair cut in advance and bring it the day of.
DATE: April 25, 2006 LOCATION: Beauty N Brains Salon-hairdressers will be available for FREE (other days can be arranged)
REQUIREMENTS: Hair must be at least 10 inches - it can be colored or permed, but not bleached or chemically damaged.
Financial donations in any amount will be accepted. This event is sponsored by: Career Center, VCS (Volunteers for Community Service), AmeriCorps, Beauty In Brains, and UNITI Cultural Center. Questions: please call 631-632-6812 or email uzalewski@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Urszula Zalewski/OSA
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Pan-Asian Youth Day
Thursday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Wang Center
Stories, performances, lion dancing, calligraphy, and workshops by Stony Brook students provide a rich experience of the cultures of Asia and Asian America to middle and elementary school children. Co-sponsored with the Asian American Center Bridge.
Submitted by: Ella Metlitsky/Pres
2. Brokeback Mountain
The Wo/Men's Center will be showing the highly acclaimed film "Brokeback Mountain" in Union Room 221 (Wo/Men's Center Library) on Thursday, April 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
3. TransGeneration Marathon
Come see the first season of the award winning Sundance channel series "TransGeneration", which follows four transgendered college students on their amazing journeys over the course of one school year. Watch one episode, or stay and watch them all! Monday 4/24 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM in Union Room 221 (Wo/Men's Center Library). Free Popcorn!
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
4. Mondays through May 2 Bhajans: Songs of Praise from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lecture Hall 1
An activity like bhajans (singing the glory of the Lord) elevates the mind and encourages the individual to seek and find the source of eternal joy that lies within. The practice is a form of meditation and self-expression. The songs will be sung in Hindi carrying the message of sathya (truth), dharma (righteousness), shanti (peace), prema (love), and ahimsa (non-violence). All are welcome! Sponsored by the Center for India Studies. For more information, please contact the Center for India Studies at (631) 632-9742 or Kumkum Bhasin at (631) 903-5785.
Every Monday
Submitted by: Ella Metlitsky/Pres
5. Celebrate Administrative Professionals Week at the J-Club! Located at Jasmine in the Charles B. Wang Center
From April 24-28th, the J-Club buffet will offer a carving station with different daily specials such as peking duck, roast beef, roast chicken or pan seared tuna. A complimentary special house drink is included. Make your reservations early by calling 632-1858.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
6. Movies/Staller Center: 7pm, Friday, April 28 Good Night and Good Luck ; 9pm, Memoirs of a Geisha.
Tickets: $6; $5 seniors, students and children. Call 631-632-ARTS or order online at stallercenter.com. "Good Night and Good Luck" is rated PG, 93 minutes, directed by George Clooney. "Memoirs of a Geisha" is rated PG-13, 145 minutes, directed by Rob Marshall.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
7. Strawberry Festival Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available!
This year's annual Strawberry Festival (in conjunction with Diversity Day) will take place on Wednesday, May 3 from 11am-2pm in front of the Student Activities Center. Save time and money - buy your tickets in advance! Pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $7.25 (reg. $7.75) at Kelly Dining Center, Campus Connection at H-Quad, Roth Food Court, Bleacher Club, the Student Activities Center or the Administration Cart. Menu available at www.campusdining.org.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
8. Film: Party Thursday, April 27, 7:00 p.m., Wang Theater
Party explores modern Asian-America through the prism of New Yorks Asian party scene. Focusing on the closely-knit but vibrant Korean party scene, whose nerve center sits in Manhattans Korea Town at 32nd street, Party goes behind the scenes and documents the complex lives and tumultuous struggles of prominent promoters and partygoers. What is the purpose of these parties? What does this scene say about Asian-American identity? Party probes beneath the artifice to reveal a compelling mosaic of modern Asian-American life in between the parties. Introduction and Q&A with directors Steven Hahn and Francis Hsueh. (2005; 87 minutes)
Submitted by: Ella Metlitsky/Pres
9. Refusing Silence: The Life and Poetry of Huang Xiang Tuesday, May 2, 1:00 p.m., Wang Lecture Hall 1
The moving life story and passionate poetry of Huang Xiang come alive in this bi-lingual reading (Chinese and English). Currently a resident in the Cities of Asylum program in Pittsburgh, Huang Xiang has authored twenty books, and was imprisoned twelve years in his native China for advocating self-expression and freedom. Two short documenatries featuring Huang Xiang and his muse, his wife, the writer Qiu Xiao Yu'lan, will precede the poetry reading. Reception to follow. Co-Sponsored with Movement One: Creative Coalition. Dowload event flier.
Submitted by: Ella Metlitsky/Pres
10. Modern-Day Sangaku Exhibition April 24 to May 5 Monday, April 24, 10:00 a.m., Wang Lobby
Sangaku is a Japanese tradition of celebrating geometrical beauty by members of all social classes, popular during the Edo period (1603-1867). The traditional sangaku, a shaped wooden tablet on which a geometric problem or theorem is written with colorful paint, was displayed in a temple or shrine as an offering, as a puzzle for others to think over and understand, and as a way for the creator to show off the geometric discovery. We will revive this wonderful tradition with a modern-day celebration of geometric beauty in the form of a large colorful sculptural construction. All are welcome to help assemble. The assembly and creation of the sangaku is led by Dr. George Hart, Computer Science Department. Lecture and reception to follow at 3:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Ella Metlitsky/Pres
11. Persian Dance and Music by Amir Vahab Ensemble Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 p.m., Wang Theater
Lose yourself in the melody, rhythm, and colors of Iranian traditional dance and music performed by the renowned and eclectic ensemble of the celebrated musician and composer Amir Vahab. Amir Vahab is one of New Yorks most celebrated and distinguished composer/vocalists of Persian sacred and folk music. He sings in the traditional Persian style, which embodies millennia of the theoretical and mystical traditions of the ancient land of Iran. He has spent more than three decades perfecting his skills under the instruction of some of the most renowned and legendary masters of Persian music. Co-produced with the Persian Cultural Association.
Tickets: Free for students; $10 general admission. Reserve your tickets at wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-4400.
Submitted by: Ella Metlitsky/Pres
12. Film: The Thief of Love Screening of the Lyric Comic Opera, Sunday, April 30, 5:00PM, Wang Theater
Based on the classic 18th century Bengali tale, The Thief of Love is a love story about contemporary issues the woman is very powerful and cannot find a man smart enough for her; the guy is a wealthy game player and tries to win her through deceit and disguise. They both have to face themselves and their pride and arrogance before love can prevail. From the erotic seduction scene to the mystical dream sequence, the opera is filled with vibrant passionate music, a string of deliciously comic moments, and twists and turns galore. Visually stunning film with its innovative use of subtitles. Q&A to follow with the director and composer. Co-presented with the Department of Music and Hummingbird Films. (Directed by John Feldman, 2006, 110 min.)
Submitted by: Ella Metlitsky/Pres
13. Bob Dylan 65th Birthday Concert at The University Cafe with Larry Kirwan and others, Wednesday May 24th, at 7:30 P.M.
Bob Dylan turns 65 on May 24th, and to mark the occasion, The University Cafe is presenting a special Dylan song-circle tribute with Larry Kirwan (of Black 47), Terence Martin and Dan Bonis, Ina May Wool, and Russ Seeger. All of the artists will be performing their interpretations of Dylan's songs during the course of the evening. The evening is a benefit for The University Cafe's Acoustic Series and is their second annual Dylan birthday celebration.
Tickets are $20.00, with a student rate of $15.00.
Reservations or information, call 631-632-6027 or e mail gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Information also available at www.universitycafe.org under "Special Events" link
Coming to The University Cafe on Sunday June 11th at 6 P.M. Legendary British "folk-rock" band" Fairport Convention
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
14. Theatre Department's 2006 Conservatory Classic: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Department of Theatre Arts at Stony Brook University goes "Wilde" this spring as they present Oscar Wilde's hilarious romp into the naughty Victorian world of love, manners and accidental truth. "The Importance of Being Earnest" is one of the theatre's perfect comedies epitomizing the wit of one of the greatest English satirists of the nineteenth century. Valeri Lantz-Gefroh, head of the Acting Program at Stony Brook, will direct this brilliant farce in which marriage, morals, and manners are joyfully mocked as we follow the trials and travails of Earnest, who has the misfortune to have two young ladies, Gwendolyn and Cecily, in romantic pursuit of him. But who is Earnest? That's the question on everyone's mind
Staller Center, Theatre 2, April 20-23, 27-30, 2006, Thurs-Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm
Tickets: $12 general, $7 student
Box Office: 632-ARTS
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Summer Sessions 2006
The Summer Sessions website has been updated for Summer Sessions 2006 related activity. Most of the information you need regarding Summer Sessions can be found at www.stonybrook.edu/summer. Registration begins April 18, 2006.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. 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
3. Stress Management Workshop
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be presenting a series of five workshops on stress management.
These workshops focus on meditation as a core experience for stress management. The group is introduced to several forms of meditation including breathing techniques, the stress relaxation response, mindfulness meditation, walking meditations, heart-centered meditations and others.
Other aspects of stress management discussed are sound nutrition, movement, sleep practices, time management and prioritization, awareness of thought patterns and related emotions.
Workshop dates are Wednesday, May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2006 between 5:30 and 6:45 pm at 33 Research Way, East Setauket, NY.
Lower your stress and register early for this popular workshop since seating is limited to fifteen participants. The fee for the five sessions is $100.00 payable at first session.
For information and registration, please call 444-9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
4. The Art of Winemaking
Thursday, May 4, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., $55
Christopher Tracy, Channing Daughters Winery
Details to be announced shortly.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
5. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members and Their Immediate Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Wang Center Room 301, 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
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Are You Depressed?
The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University is conducting up to a 6 month clinical trial involving medication with all participants and the addition of psychotherapy with some. Must be willing to travel up to two times a week for up to 3 months to the site and be available late afternoons/early evenings. If you have been feeling depressed (sad, down) most of the time for at least two years, you may be eligible to participate. All evaluations and treatments will be provided free of charge. If interested, please e-mail PsychDRC@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with your name, numbers, and the best times to reach you or call 631-632-6381 with the same and we will get back to you as soon as we can. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Enrollment period ending soon.
Submitted by: Laura Klein/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. Vintage Home Goods Sale
The University Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Vintage Home Goods Sale in the vendor area of the Hospital (by the cafeteria & deli on level 5) on Wednesday, April 26. Hope you can stop by.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
2. HSC Bookstore Buy 1, Get 1 Free Greeting Cards and 2006 Calendars!
Matthews HSC Bookstore is having a liquidation sale on all Portal greeting cards and 2006 calendars. Buy 1, get 1 free! While supplies last. Cannot mix cards with calendars for free offer. Hurry in for best selection but offer is good until the end of April. Level 2 Room 310 HSC 444-3685
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA
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. Job Opportunity - Staff Assistant
Faculty Student Association seeks a full-time Staff Assistant to work in our student health insurance office. Required: Bachelors degree or four years of progressive responsibility and directly related office experience providing customer service. Minimum of two years of prior experience working directly with either college students or young adults in an office setting; proven customer service skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; analytical skills; and demonstrated office experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail. Preferred: Experience advising and/or assisting students regarding health insurance issues, or resolving claims issues in a university, college, or office setting. Experience in charting and manipulating data through Microsoft Excel. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirement by 5/8/06 to Chris Oster, HR Manager SHIP/CA, Room 250, Stony Brook Union, or fax to (631) 632-6573. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA