Campus Announcements for the week of 09/04/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. September 11 5 Year Commemoration Ceremony
2. Research Foundation Employees
3. Reminder: International Travel Policy
4. Last chance for employees to update your Office Address and Phone Number for the 2006-2007 Faculty and Staff Directory
5. TIAA-CREF One-on-One Counseling Available
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning, How to Support a Co-Worker or Friend in Their Grief
3. America On the Move
4. Health Sciences Library September Class Schedule
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
2. "A Novel form of Bidirectional Plasticity ot Mossy Fiber Interneuron Synapses"
3. "Retinal Axon Guidance by Micropatterned Ephrin Gradients"
4. The Lessons of 9/11: Oral Histories of First Responders to the WTC
5. "Truth in Technologies 2006: Efficiency, Safety and Privacy"
6. Ocean and Atmospheric Colloquium, September 8, 2006
7. Neurobiology & Behavior
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Habitat for Humanity House build- volunteers needed
2. Habitat for Humanity 4th Annual Golf Outing Honoring Dr. Fred Preston
3. Macy's Shop For a Cause
4. Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics at SBU
5. 18Th Annual 5K Run/Walk For Children
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Sustaining the Good Life: A Symposium, Celebration, and Tour Stony Brook Southampton Campus Saturday-Sunday, September 16-17
2. Films at Staller Center, Friday, Sept. 8: "On a Clear Day" and "The Great New Wonderful."
3. Center/Italian Studies Third Annual New Italian Film Festival. September 9, 10, 17. Wang Center Theatre. Free/Open to Public.
4. "Wine, Women and Song"
5. Pottery Sale, Student Union, September 13th
6. University Cafe Sunday Acoustic Concert Series Fall Schedule includes The Strawbs, Eric Andersen, John Wesley Harding and Lynn Miles
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Advanced Access: - NCE 317.1 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
2. GIF Animator for Web Sites: - NCE 325.7 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
3. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
4. Elevated Lipids And Cholesterol: An Integrative Approach To Optimize Levels
5. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members and their immediate family members.
6. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
7. Defensive Driving class begins October 5th.
8. Bartending class to begin in October
9. Arts and Craft Classes on Campus
10. Geriatric Care Management
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Office of the VP for Research - Monday Memo
2. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
3. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
4. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
5. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
6. Are You Overweight?
7. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
10. Miscellaneous
1. Part Time Job Expo
2. Campus Child Care Available
3. Position Available for Undergraduate Student
4. Job Opening Receiving Clerk Matthews HSC Bookstore
5. Fall Plant Sale
6. Host a student for a job shadow
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. September 11 5 Year Commemoration Ceremony
The September 11, 2001 5-year commemoration ceremony to honor alumni and other members of the Stony Brook family who were lost, will be held Friday, September 8, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alumni Memorial Arch located in the grove near the front of the Humanities Building. All are invited.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
2. Research Foundation Employees
The Research Foundation and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company have partnered to offer a program called Group Savings Plus, which provides discounts on auto and homeowners insurance to all RF employees.
Come and meet our Liberty Mutual Representative, Douglas Carlen at 8 Research Way on September 12,12-2pm. Lunch will be provided.
To register for the luncheon, please call 632-6182. Look for future luncheon dates in the Wang Center and HSC.
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
3. Reminder: International Travel Policy
As the semester begins, this is a reminder for the University community regarding the International Travel Policy (ITP).
1. All students who travel abroad on University programs are required to complete all ITP forms;
2. Faculty traveling abroad with students on University programs are required to complete the two-page itinerary form;
3. Faculty or staff traveling abroad on University business are strongly advised to complete all of the forms as well.
4. Permission for travel is required ONLY for countries on the State Department Travel Warning list at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html
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Forms can be found on the International Academic Programs (IAP) website at www.stonybrook.edu/iap (at the bottom of the home page).
All completed forms, questions, e-mails, or comments regarding the ITP should be sent to Jennifer Schlitz, E5320 Melville Library, Z=3390 or Jennifer.Schlitz@stonybrook.edu.
Please keep copies of all forms for your own records before you submit them to this office
http://www.stonybrook.edu/iap
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
4. Last chance for employees to update your Office Address and Phone Number for the 2006-2007 Faculty and Staff Directory
Please login to the SOLAR System to review and update your Office Address and Phone listing for this year's Directory. When logged in, go to the right side of the page and click "Office Address" under the Employee Services heading. The deadline to make your final entry is Friday September 8. The contact person for problems is Noel Gregorwich at 2-1394.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
5. TIAA-CREF One-on-One Counseling Available
TIAA-CREF consultants will be on site to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions to Research Foundation and West Campus/HSC State employees. Schedule an appointment today to have your financial questions answered. To view available dates click on our website and then click on your respective employer (State or Research Foundation).
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/benefits
Submitted by: Skevy Giannitsas/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training
Lawson Training Classes for the month of September to be held on 9/7/06 at 10am or you can come to the class on 9/21/06 at 1pm, both classes will be held in the IT Training Room, (HSC-Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A), "For All Hospital Employees". To attend this class please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. All employees should have a SBUH main computer sign-on. There will be 2 parts covered in this class, the first half is for ordering from any of 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 if you wish to have a refresher course, please attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning, How to Support a Co-Worker or Friend in Their Grief
Guest Speaker, Bernice Kornfield, LCSW-R. Areas we will explore are, What to say to them, Why do I feel tongue-tied, How can I comfort them? There will be time for questions and answers.
Date: September 15, 2006, Time: 11:30-12:30, HSC, CR 160, Level 2.
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. America On the Move
Stony Brook EAP and Campus Recreation team up with America on the Move to inspire employees to achieve a healthier lifestyle. The AOM message is simple: move more and eat less by making 2 small daily changes. Take 2000 more steps (about 1 mile)and eat 100 fewer calories (about a pat of butter). Join us in Steptember 2006 for a 6 week FREE Program, September 20th to November 1st and received FREE pedometers, Quick Start Guides and sports water bottles, etc. To register on-line or via telephone starting Sept. 6-20 go to www.stonybrook.edu/eap and click on AOM or email us at AmericaOntheMove@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call EAP at 632-6085. Kick-off Events - LISVH, Tech Park, HSC/UH and West Campus with President Kenny week of September 18th 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come for warm up exercises with the Department of PT and let's walk!
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. Health Sciences Library September 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
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Professor Chris Forest from the Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will present a seminar entitled, "Estimated PDFs of Climate System Properties Including Natural and Anthropogenic Forcings," on Wednesday September 6. 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. "A Novel form of Bidirectional Plasticity ot Mossy Fiber Interneuron Synapses"
On Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will host a Seminar given by Chris McBain Ph.D., Senior Investigator Laboratory of Cellular & Synaptic Physiology, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, Washington, DC.
Host: Paul Brehm
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
3. "Retinal Axon Guidance by Micropatterned Ephrin Gradients"
On, Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 4:00 pm in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will host a Seminar given by Martin Bastmeyer, Ph.D., Department of Cell and Neurobiology, Unversitat Karlsruhe (TH), Germany.
Host: Joel Levine
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
4. The Lessons of 9/11: Oral Histories of First Responders to the WTC
History of Medicine/Medicine in Society Lecture Series
Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 5:00pm, Lecture Hall 6, HSC Level 3
The Lessons of 9/11: Oral Histories of First Responders to the WTC
Kathleen E. Powderly, CNM, PhD
Acting Director, Division of Humanities in Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
We expect to be able to offer CME credit for this event. Call us for more information: Institute for Medicine in Society, 444-8029.
Submitted by: Catherine Belling/UHMC
5. "Truth in Technologies 2006: Efficiency, Safety and Privacy"
3rd Annual AIDC 100 Forum, Thursday, October 5 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Wang Center
Program: The AIDC 100 "Truth in Technologies 2006: Efficiency, Safety and Privacy" Forum will be held on October 5 at Stony Brook University. This year's forum will focus on vertical industry applications and global supply chain Efficiency, Safety and Privacy. Designed to provide a platform for debate and open discussions, the forum will address the global perspectives on the issues facing the applications of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), bar coding, biometrics and other automatic identification technologies.
Registration: SBU students, faculty, and staff please RSVP by Sept. 15 to 2-8380. Space is limited.
For more information: Call 2-7119 or visit
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
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Sponsored by the University Libraries and CEAS.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
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Submitted by: F.Jason Torre/Lib
6. Ocean and Atmospheric Colloquium, September 8, 2006
Distinghuished Professor Robert Aller from Stony Brook University will present a seminar entitled, " Desimentary carbon, cycling, incineration, and burial in tropical Oceania: the Gulf of Papua deltaic complex" at 12 noon on September 8, 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
7. Neurobiology & Behavior
On Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Noon in Room 038, Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a Seminar given by Chris McBain, Ph.D., Senior Investigator Laboratory of Cellular & Synaptic Physiology, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, Washington, DC will be giving a talk on A Novel Form of Bidirectional Plasticity At Mossy Fiber Interneuron Synapses.
Host: Paul Brehm
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
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
2. Habitat for Humanity 4th Annual Golf Outing Honoring Dr. Fred Preston
Habitat for Humanity 4th Annual Golf Outing Honoring Dr.Fred Preston!
The 4th Annual Golf Outing to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held on Wed., October 4, 2006 at Mill Pond Golf Course in Medford, NY. For additional information on reservations and sponsorships, please contact either Alan Leiken (Alan.Leiken@stonybrook.edu) or Ed OConnell (Edward.Oconnell@stonybrook.edu).
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
3. Macy's Shop For a Cause
Saturday, September 16,2006 9 AM- 10 PM
Proceeds to Benefit Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook for Children With Cancer
Purchase a $5.00 Shopping Pass, which supports the Sunrise Fund and receive:
20% off Regular & Sale items, 10% off Furniture & Electronics, $10 off every $50 purchase
You will also enjoy entertainment throughout the store, great gifts with select purchases, special vendor demonstrations, and a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes with your ticket.
Please help support the Sunrise Fund and share info with family and friends!
Please contact Jeanne at 444-7720 to purchase shopping passes.
Submitted by: Jeanne Greenfield/UHMC
4. Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics at SBU
Attention faculy/staff/students: Special Olympics Needs Your Help! Volunteers needed for the 21st Annual Fall Adapted Games to take place at Stony Brook University on October 22, 2006. For additional information and to find out how you can make someone smile, contact Peg Abbatiello, Conferences & Special Events, at 26320; or contact Special Olympics directly at (631) 254-1465.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
5. 18Th Annual 5K Run/Walk For Children
Sunday October 15th at Gelinas Jr. High in Setauket, The Child Life Program of Stony Brook University Hospital will be hosting this 5k Run/Walk. This event directly benefits the pediatric patients we serve. The race begins at 9:30 am. On site registration begins at 7:30 am. The PreRegistration fee is $15 and $20 day of race. It is a great family event. Music and Raffles! Contact Paulette.Walter@stonybrook.edu or call 444-3840 for more information
Submitted by: Paulette Walter/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Sustaining the Good Life: A Symposium, Celebration, and Tour Stony Brook Southampton Campus Saturday-Sunday, September 16-17
On the weekend of September 16-17, Stony Brook University's Center for Wine, Food, and Culture will present Sustaining The Good Life: a Symposium, Celebration, and Tour, at Stony Brook University's newly-acquired Southampton College campus.
Saturday: Entire Day's Activities: $75 per person (includes Harvest Reception)
Harvest Reception Only: $45 per person
East End Tour Only: $35 per person
Full Weekend Package includes both days at $100.00 per person.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter/southampton.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Films at Staller Center, Friday, Sept. 8: "On a Clear Day" and "The Great New Wonderful."
At 7:00 pm - "On a Clear Day" 98 minutes, rated PG-13.
Glasgow shipbuilder decides to swim the English Channel. With Peter Mullan and Blenda Blethyn, directed by Gaby Dellal.
At 9:00 pm - "The Great New Wonderful" 87 minutes, rated R.
One year after 9/11, New Yorkers rebuilding their lives. With Edie Falco, Maggie Gyllenhall, Tony Shaloub and Olympia Dukakis, directed by Danny Leiner.
Tickets: $7; $5 students, seniors and children. Film passes good for all films: $25 while they last. Go to stallercenter.com or call 632-ARTS.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
3. Center/Italian Studies Third Annual New Italian Film Festival. September 9, 10, 17. Wang Center Theatre. Free/Open to Public.
The Center for Italian Studies/Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Third Annual New Italian Film Festival featuring eight new Italian feature films with English subtitles.
Free and Open to the Public.
Location: Wang Center Theatre.
Program: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: 3 pm, "Once You're Born"; 5 pm, "Manual of Love"; 7 pm. "The Days of Abandonment".
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: 3 pm, "The Most Beautiful Day of My Life"; 5 pm, "The Perfect Man"; 7 pm, "The Remains of Nothing".
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: 3 pm "The Second Wedding Night" followed by panel discussion with Director, Pupi Avati, Screenwriter, Marco Ponti, and Producer, Luigi De Laurentiis. Moderated by Stony Brook Professors Gioacchino Balducci and Jacqueline Reich.
6 p.m., "My Best Enemy".
For additional information, call 631-632-7444.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
4. "Wine, Women and Song"
"Wine, Women and Song"
The Auxiliary cordially invites you to attend a luncheon event, "Wine, Women and Song," at the Three Village Inn on September 28 at 11:30 a.m. Louisa Hargrave, Long Island wine growing pioneer and Betsy Palmedo, well- known vocalist, are featured at this luncheon to benefit patient care. The price is $45 per person. Please RSVP by September 15 to 631-444-4000.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
5. Pottery Sale, Student Union, September 13th
The Crafts Center will hold its first pottery sale of the semester on Wednesday, September 13th, from 10am 3pm in the SB Union Lobby. Our ceramic ware is hand made in the Union Craft Center ceramic studio. Come on over and support this creative community. Many fine pieces available to purchase including bowls, Raku, mugs, vases, teapots, sculpture, plates and more. Call 632-6822 for more info and for a fall brochure of classes. The Crafts Center is located in the Union basement room 049. Visit our web site www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
6. University Cafe Sunday Acoustic Concert Series Fall Schedule includes The Strawbs, Eric Andersen, John Wesley Harding and Lynn Miles
The University Cafe's Sunday Acoustic Concert Series begins its third year on Sunday, September 17th at 2 P.M., with a co-bill of Nashville singer-songwriter Diana Jones and Hollywood actor turned songwriter and performer, Tim Grimm
Other Sunday afternoon shows (all at 2 P.M.) in the series include:
October 8th - The Acoustic Strawbs, the legendary British folk/rock group
October 22nd - Lynn Miles, acclaimed Canadian singer/songwriter
November 5th - Eric Andersen, 60's folk icon, in a return visit to the Cafe
November 12th - John Wesley Harding, unique songwriter whose influences range from traditional to contemporary
December 3rd - Antje Duvekot and Anais Mitchell, two of today's finest young singer-songwriters
December 10th - Brooks Williams, acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter
Visit the University Cafe website (www.universitycafe.org under "Special Events" for details). Reservations/information: 632-6027 or e mail gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. 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
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. GIF Animator for Web Sites: - NCE 325.7 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
Make your websites mesmerizing with motion! GIF Animator is the fast and easy way to create and customize animations for your websites. No code is required. An easy-to-use program, Microsoft GIF Animator allows you to drag images directly from Microsoft Image Composer, customize your animations the way you want and quickly make them Web-ready. Make your animations loop, spin and fade in and out; set the size and transparency of your images and control a wide range of other options all with a simple click of the mouse.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows and experience in basic webpage creation.
Section B: Mon., 6:30-9:30pm, Sept. 11,18,25, 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
3. 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
4. Elevated Lipids And Cholesterol: An Integrative Approach To Optimize Levels
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be conducting four, two-hour group visits for patients with elevated lipids and cholesterol.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess cardiovascular risk, nutrition, exercise and stress levels as well as to determine if their lipid management is optimal. The group visits review factors that contribute to cardiovascular risk and increasing levels of lipids and insulin and addresses how they can be decreased with whole foods, exercise and stress reduction. Also reviewed are genetic influences, indications for medications, their side effects profile as well as the most current evidence-based information on supplements and vitamins.
The series is scheduled for September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2006 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park.
Most insurance plans are accepted with appropriate co-pay.
Please call 444-9815 to register.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
5. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday and Tuesday, September 25 & 26, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 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. 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 M: Mon., 10:00am-1:00pm September 18,25; October 2,16,23,2006
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. Defensive Driving class begins October 5th.
The Craft Center is offering a six hour Defensive Driving course on two consecutive Thursdays, 10/05 and 10/12 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Student Activities Center, room 311. Open to everyone. This class is an Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop. Pre-registration is required before attending class. Send two checks: either $18/student or $22/non-student (payable to SBU Crafts Center), and additional $13 per person fee (payable to K. OBrien) and mail to: The Stony Brook Union Craft Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200. Please include your name, address, telephone number and class dates. Contact the Craft Center (632-6822) for a full brochure, located in the SB Union basement room 049 or visit our web site www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
8. Bartending class to begin in October
The Craft Center Bartending class is a popular and useful entertainment course. Classes are open to everyone on campus and in the community (must be 18 or over). This course offers a complete introduction to mix drinks, liquors as well as bars management, in class practice (using simulated liquors), lectures and demos. Book and certificate is included. Two sections available to choose from: Sec A, six Wednesdays, begins October 4th and Sec B, six Tuesdays, begins Oct 10th. Both class are from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and are held in the SB Union basement room 081. Cost: $75/student, $90/non-student. Pre-registration is required. Contact the Craft Center (632-6822) for a full brochure, located in the SB Union basement room 049 or visit our web site www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
9. Arts and Craft Classes on Campus
The Craft Center offers non-credit, low cost classes and is open to everyone on campus and in the community (17 years and older). Upcoming classes include: pottery on the wheel, ceramic hand-building, painting, drawing, jewelry classes and more. Bartending and defensive driving classes are also available. We provide the ideal relaxed atmosphere to unwind at the end of a day or to spend many hours on focused technical pursuits. Watch for our pottery sales and other events. Pre-registration is required. Contact the Craft Center (632-6822) for a full brochure, located in SB Union basement room 049 or visit our web site www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
10. Geriatric Care Management
The Schools of Social Welfare and Nursing at Stony Brook University are presenting four Geriatric Care Management Education and Training Workshops. The tuition for each individual workshop is $75. However, those who participate in all four workshops receive a $50 discount ($250 for all four workshops) and will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in Geriatric Care Management.
On September 26th, the Elder Law, Ethics, Finance and Housing workshop will be offered at Southampton Hospital. This workshop, which will address recent changes in the Medicaid look-back period, has been accepted for continuing professional education by several professional disciplines, including nursing and law. (The other three workshops will be offered at Stony Brook Southampton in the near future.)
Those who participate in the geriatric care management program may be eligible for tuition reimbursement from their unions or professional organizations. For additional information, call 631/444-3142 or email Mamie Gladden at Mgladden@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Thomas Cassidy/HSC
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. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
We are researching insulin sensitivity in HIV (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy)
Compensation up to $2,450.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Barbara Lubarda @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In The Third Trimester Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
Compensation $50.00
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Part Time Job Expo
Part Time Job expo -Wednesday, September 13, 2006- 11am - 2pm SAC, Ballroom A. Part Time Jobs and Internships for off and on campus positions and on campus work study. This event is for Stony Brook Students and all SUNY Students.
http://WWW.STONYBROOK.EDU
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
2. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months - 5 years old. NAEYC Accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Summer & Fall openings for preschoolers - call for other age group availability. Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the Center.
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl
3. Position Available for Undergraduate Student
Seeking an upper-level undergraduate student in the sciences or engineering to work on a National Science Foundation supported research project together with a research group consisting of a professor, a Ph.D. scientist, and graduate students. This work will involve obtaining worldwide atmospheric radiosonde data and processing these data to obtain information on tropopausse behavior. This work requires some skill in using computers and preparing graphical information. While knowledge of meteorology is helpful, it is not necessary. It is likely that this research will result in original publications. This position is for 15 hours per week @ $10.00 per hour. To apply, please contact Professor Marvin Geller at the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8686 or at mgeller@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
4. Job Opening Receiving Clerk Matthews HSC Bookstore
We are seeking a receiver to work full-time in at Matthews HSC Bookstore. Some relative experience required. Daytime availability necessary with some flexibility.Must be reliable, quick learner with attention to detail who can lift 60lbs repetitively. Benefits available for 32hrs+. Please fax or email resume/letter of interest with salary history and requirements to 631-689-2386.
usbhscbookstore@earthlink.net EOE.
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA
5. Fall Plant Sale
The University Hospital Auxiliary is holding a FALL PLANT SALE in the vendor area (by deli & cafeteria) on Tuesday, September 12 for the benefit of patient care.
Hope you can join us!
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
6. Host a student for a job shadow
The Career Center is looking for 100 volunteers to host undergraduate students in job shadowing experiences during the Universitys winter break, January 2 - 19.
Reading or relying on informal sources does not provide the information students need to make decisions about careers.
Professionals can provide detailed, up-to-date, relevant, and individualized information that can make a difference in a students career planning.
Friends & family of the SBU community are encouraged to participate.
Send email to alfreda.james@stonybrook.edu and with the words
January Shadow in the subject line. She will send you details and an application form.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Marianna Savoca/OSA