Campus Announcements for the week of 05/01/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. International Travel Policy
2. Austin Travel Day
3. Information on Summer Hours and Employment has been posted to the HRS website:
4. Time to renew library material
5. The University Senate meets today, May 1st at 3:30 in SAC 302
6. Fulbright Scholarships
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week Activities - Where Miracles Happen Every Day!
2. Stony Brook Ophthalmology Is Now A Davis Vision Laser Vision Correction Provider
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning
2. HSC Library May Class Schedule
3. Copy email addresses from Word and create a mailing group in your Notes Personal Address Book!
4. Civil Service in a Nutshell
5. Geriatric Care Ministry
6. The Counseling and the Disciplinary Process for Middle Managers and Executives
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
2. A Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar will be given by William Schwartz, M.D. of the University of Massachusetts
3. Science and Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
4. FREE Melanoma Lectures & Screenings at Ward Melville High School Sunday, May 7th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
6. 13th Annual Lauren Ackerman Memorial Lecture/Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series
7. Doctoral Defenses This Week
8. Noted author and playwright Richard Vetere to visit campus on Tuesday, May 2
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Lasik Lunch & Learn Seminar - Stony Brook Ophthalmology
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Hillel Foundation Gala Concert and dessert reception to Honor Dr. Jane Yahil: Sponsorships deadline passed. Tickets still available.
2. Join the Cody Center Walk for Developmental Disabilities - Sunday, May 7
3. Tenth Annual Cody Comedy Festival to Benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Honoring Senator Kenneth P. LaValle
4. Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Modern-Day Sangaku Exhibition April 24 to May 5 Monday, April 24, 10:00 a.m., Wang Lobby
2. Community Agriculture Share Program Comes To Campus!
3. Refusing Silence: The Life and Poetry of Huang Xiang Tuesday, May 2, 1:00 p.m., Wang Lecture Hall 1
4. Pan-Asian Youth Day Thursday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Wang Center
5. Senior Student Art Show at the University Art Gallery
6. Three Big Events, One Big Day - Wednesday, May 3
7. Bob Dylan 65th Birthday Concert with Larry Kirwan (of Black 47) and others, May 24th, 7:30 PM, University Cafe
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. The Art of Winemaking
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Wanted
2. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
3. Are you an overweight healthy non-smoker?
4. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
5. Recruiting HIGH FUNCTIONING Autistic, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
6. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
7. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
9. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
10. Are You Overweight?
11. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
12. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
13. Study to Identify New Cancer Markers
14. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
15. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
16. Stress: A Fact Of Life
17. Seeking Volunteers
18. Office of the Vice President for Research - Monday Memo
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Opportunity - Staff Assistant
2. LIGASE Science Summer Programs at Stony Brook
3. Gifts for Mother's Day and Graduation
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. International Travel Policy
REMINDER TO ALL DEPARTMENTS: All students who travel abroad on University programs are required to complete all International Travel Policy (ITP) forms. Faculty traveling abroad with students on University programs are required to complete the two-page itinerary form. Faculty or staff traveling abroad on University business are strongly advised to complete all of the forms as well. They can be found on the International Academic Programs (IAP) website at www.stonybrook.edu/iap.
Permission is not required for student travel unless the country in question is on the State Department Travel Warning list which can be found at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html
.
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.
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
2. Austin Travel Day
We would like to inform the campus community that Austin Travel representatives will be visiting campus on Thursday, May 4, 2006. Austin Travel is the contracted agency for the University's Central Travel Account. They will have a table located in the Student Activities Center lobby from the hours of 9:00 AM -2:00 PM. Come meet with them to discuss your travel needs, and find out more details regarding the Stony Brook Give Back Program. If you have any questions, please call Rosalie Makarick of the Travel Office at 2-6022.
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
3. Information on Summer Hours and Employment has been posted to the HRS website:
For State and Research Foundation supervisors and employees - Click the yellow stamp on the right side of our homepage for information related to Summer Hours and Summer Employment.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
4. Time to renew library material
Faculty, Management Confidential and Professional staff who currently have borrowed library material from the Main, Music and/or Science/Engineering Library, with a due date of May 16, 2006 are urged to renew at this time. The new due date, after properly renewing, will be December 22, 2006.
For information on how to renew via STARS/OPAC, please go to the URL.
To renew in person, please present your ID card to service desk staff. It is not necessary to bring the material into the library in order to have them renewed. There are no phone renewals. Thank you.
http://sunysb.edu/~library/services/circulation/borrowing.html#renew
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
5. The University Senate meets today, May 1st at 3:30 in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of tentative agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from April 3, 2006
III. Presidents Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provosts Report (R. McGrath)
V. Report on SUNY Faculty Plenary Session at Plattsburgh (N. Goodman)
VI. Proposal by MSRC for courses to be taught at Smithtown HS at the college level (M. Scranton (see attached)
VII. Senate President Report (B. Lindquist)
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
6. Fulbright Scholarships
Graduate students and graduating seniors are eligible to apply for a Fulbright scholarship for the academic year 2007-08. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards 1,200 grants annually for study or research in over 140 countries. The campus Fulbright Advisor, Ms. Efie Spentzos, will offer an information session on Thursday, May 11, from 1:30-3:30pm in the Language Learning and Research Center (LLRC), Melville Library N5004.
http://fulbrightonline.org
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week Activities - Where Miracles Happen Every Day!
All employees are invited to participate. Exhibits include healthcare screenings, displays, healthy snacks and raffles. Visit Tuesday, May 16, at Tech Park, 31 Research Way, 1:30 to 4 pm; for the evening shift, Hospital Cafeteria, level 5 between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Wednesday, May 17 for the night shift, Hospital Cafeteria, level 5, 6 to 8 am and, the main event at the HSC Galleria, level 3, 11 am to 2 pm, where a lunch cart will be available for food purchases. Screenings and informational displays for the general public are scheduled for Wednesday, May 24 at the Smith Haven Mall, Center Court, 10 am to 4 pm. A weeklong blood drive will be held at the Hospital Blood Bank, May 15 through 19. To learn more or to make an appointment to donate blood call HealthConnect or visit
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu
.
Submitted by: David Harris/UHMC
2. Stony Brook Ophthalmology Is Now A Davis Vision Laser Vision Correction Provider
Stony Brook Ophthalmology is now a participating provider with the Davis Vision Laser Vision Correction Program. All eligible members will receive a 25% discount off of the usual refractive surgery (ie: LASIK) charges. To those who are not eligible, Stony Brook Ophthalmology will continue to provide a $500 discount to all Stony Brook employees and their extended family.
If you are interested in LASIK or would like to discuss your options please do not hesitate to call our phone number at (631)444-4996.
Lastly, Dr. Marc Dinowitz will be conducting a LASIK Lunch & Learn session on Thursday June 1st at 12PM. Location TBA. Come and learn more about refractive surgery. Space is limited. To inquire about this meeting or to reserve a spot, please call (631) 444-4996.
Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. 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
2. HSC Library May 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 Huang/HSC
3. Copy email addresses from Word and create a mailing group in your Notes Personal Address Book!
Join us this Wednesday from 3-4:00 for this quick training session. 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
4. 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: May 10th; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
To Register: Click on link below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
5. Geriatric Care Ministry
Special Training for Religious and Spiritual Leaders, and Those Who Assist Them
The School of Social Welfare is sponsoring a Geriatric Care Ministry Education and Training Certificate Program. This program is designed to help clergy of all faiths and other religious leaders improve the quality-of-life of older Americans, so they may better serve people in their congregations and communities. This three-day program will be offered at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University from May 8 -10, 2006. For more information or to register for this program, please call Mamie Gladden at 631/444-3142 or email her at Mgladden@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Thomas Cassidy/HSC
6. The Counseling and the Disciplinary Process for Middle Managers and Executives
This program will provide you, the Middle and/or Executive Manager, with information regarding the Counseling and Disciplinary processes under all Collective Bargaining Agreements on campus and for non-represented Management/Confidential (M/C) and Research Foundation employees in the Stony Brook University community. In addition it will provide you with the ability to support the supervisors and managers in your departments who are faced with employee issues requiring counseling or discipline. The session includes:
Clarifying how and when to conduct a counseling session
Establishing the difference between a verbal and a written counseling
Details of writing a counseling memo
Recognizing problem situations
Determining when to counsel an employee and when to seek disciplinary action.
Identifying the roles of the Supervisor, the Department, and Employee and Labor Relations Department
Date: May 10th; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
To Register: Click on the link below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Professor John Gyakum from the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, McGill University, will present a seminar entitled, "Tropical Influences on Extratropical Precipitation Systems," on May 3. 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 Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar will be given by William Schwartz, M.D. of the University of Massachusetts
On Thursday, May 4th,at 12 Noon, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar given by William Schwartz, M.D. in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. Dr. Schwartz will talk about: "Dual Circadian Oscillators in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus and the Regulation of Behavioral Rhythmicity".
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
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
4. FREE Melanoma Lectures & Screenings at Ward Melville High School Sunday, May 7th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SBUH physicians from the Departments of Dermatology and Surgery are teaming up during Melanoma Awareness Month to provide free melanoma screenings and lectures about this most deadly form of skin cancer. The event will be held on Sunday, May 7, at the Ward Melville High School in their gymnasium located at 380 Old Town Road, Setauket.
Surgical oncologists will speak about preventing, detecting and treating melanoma during four scheduled 15-minute lectures. Following each lecture will be 45 minute skin cancer screening sessions provided by SB dermatologists. The lectures are scheduled for 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, and 2:15 PM. The screenings are scheduled for 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, however, calling SBUH's HealthConnect at 444-4000 is highly recommended to reserve your screening. Sunscreen, patient education material and a light breakfast will be provided.
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
5. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2006, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"SPATIAL ECOLOGY AND GENETIC RELATEDNESS OF MANAKINS IN ECUADOR: POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES FOR REPRODUCTIVE SKEW IN MALES"
Dr. Bette Loiselle, Director, International Center for Tropical Ecology, University of Missouri, St. Louis
Host: Dr. Catherine Graham
If you need a disability related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
6. 13th Annual Lauren Ackerman Memorial Lecture/Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series
13th Annual Lauren Ackerman Memorial Lecture in conjunction with the Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series, hosted by Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering.
"The Role of Stem Cell Signals in Bone Repair"
Regis O'Keefe, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 4:00 PM, Atkins Learning Center, Health Sciences Center, Level 4
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
7. Doctoral Defenses This Week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.shtml
Submitted by: Fernando Cuenca/GST
8. Noted author and playwright Richard Vetere to visit campus on Tuesday, May 2
Richard Vetere will be on campus to visit classes and participate in a dedication ceremony for his archive to Stony Brook University Librarys Special Collections Department. His novel, The Third Miracle, will be available for purchase and book signing by the author. Coffee reception following ceremonies. Please join us on Tuesday, May 2 at 1 pm in the Center for Italian Studies, Melville Library, room E-4340. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Center for Italian Studies and the University Libraries.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Lasik Lunch & Learn Seminar - Stony Brook Ophthalmology
Stony Brook Ophthalmology will be hosting a LASIK Lunch & Learn Seminar on Thursday, June 1st at 12PM. Location TBA. The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Marc Dinowitz who directs the refractive surgery (ie: LASIK) service at Stony Brook.
To inquire about this meeting or to reserve a spot, please call (631) 444-4996. Space is limited.
Stony Brook Ophthalmology is now a participating provider with the Davis Vision Laser Vision Correction Program. All eligible members will receive a 25% discount off of the usual refractive surgery (ie: LASIK) charges. To those who are not eligible, Stony Brook Ophthalmology will continue to provide a $500 discount to all Stony Brook employees and their extended family.
Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Hillel Foundation Gala Concert and dessert reception to Honor Dr. Jane Yahil: Sponsorships deadline passed. Tickets still available.
Join the Hillel Foundation on Wednesday evening, May 31st at 7:30 PM in the Wang Center for a piano performance by Jeffrey Marcus followed by a lavish dessert reception and CD signing. The event will honor Dr. Jane Yahil, Associate Vice President of the Health Sciences Center for 20 years of service to our Board of Directors. Proceeds benefit the student planned programs at Hillel. Advance ticket purchase necessary - limited amount of seats going fast... Email Jill.Zucker@StonyBrook.edu
http://www.sunysb.edu/hillel
Submitted by: Jill Zucker/Affl
2. Join the Cody Center Walk for Developmental Disabilities - Sunday, May 7
The Matt and Debra Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University is sponsoring a walk to raise awareness of developmental disabilities on campus and in the larger community. To register for the 2.2-mile walk (with shorter routes marked for wheelchairs and strollers) on campus on Sunday, May 7, visit www.codycenter.org or call 632-3127 for more information. Walk is free for students and children; all others must pay a registration fee of $15.
http://www.codycenter.org
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
3. Tenth Annual Cody Comedy Festival to Benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Honoring Senator Kenneth P. LaValle
Need a good laugh? Come to the Cody Comedy Festival on Wednesday, May 10th at the Staller Center. This year's lineup includes three of the hottest comedians on the circuit today - Bobby Collins, Peter Bales, and Brad Zimmerman. The Funny Bone Reception will be held at 5:30PM at the J Club at the Charles B. Wang Center, followed by the Comedy Show at the Staller Center at 8PM. Funny Bone Reception tickets are $150 and include dinner, live and silent auctions and our famous balloon raffles. Show tickets may be purchased at $25. Many sponsorship opportunities are available! Call 631.444.2899 ext. 2 for more information or to order tickets. Come join in the laughter!
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
4. Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis
Join the Cystic Fibrosis team in Great Strides, Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis, on Sunday May 21, 2006 at the Holtsville Ecology Center in Holtsville, NY. Visit www.cff.org/great_strides to register or contact Natalie Sachman at 4-8137 for more information.
http://www.cff.org/great_strides/
Submitted by: Lisa Romard/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. 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
2. Community Agriculture Share Program Comes To Campus!
Campus Dining is pleased to announce that this summer Golden Earthworm Organic Farm has added Stony Brook as a pickup location for their Community Agriculture Share Program.
As a member of the program you pay a yearly fee to enjoy farm fresh organic produce weekly/biweekly during the local growing season right on campus!
For information and application contact Lisa Ospitale @ 2-6529 or lospitale@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Lisa Ospitale/FSA
3. 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
4. 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
5. Senior Student Art Show at the University Art Gallery
This year's exhibition by graduating art majors will be on view at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center for the Arts from Thursday, May 4 through Wednesday, May 17. A reception honoring the students will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, noon to 4:00 pm and Saturday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission is free. For further information, please call 632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
6. Three Big Events, One Big Day - Wednesday, May 3
Strawberry Fest: A Strawberry Lover's Dream Come True - 11:00am to 2:00pm on the Academic Mall.
Diversity Day: "Growing Together, We Are the University" - 12:00 noon to 2:00pm at the SAC Plaza.
Campus Life Awards: Recognizing outstanding leadership, programming, advising and support - 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the SAC Auditorium.
For more information visit: www.stonybrook.edu/sb/onebigday
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/onebigday
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
7. Bob Dylan 65th Birthday Concert with Larry Kirwan (of Black 47) and others, May 24th, 7:30 PM, University Cafe
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
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. 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
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Wanted
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with cancer, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Britney Duncan at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
Volunteers are being recruited for an investigation of a new injection therapy which may dissolve cellulite of the thigh area.
If you are an adult (at least 18 years of age), in general good health and are interested in learning more about this clinical study, please call 631 444 2215.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
3. Are you an overweight healthy non-smoker?
Are you an overweight healthy non-smoker?
We invite you to participate in a study of how your lungs work.
This study involves pulmonary function testing (2 hours) , followed by 2 days of chest
imaging (about 4 hours on the first day and 2 hours on the second day). We will be studying whether your weight is affecting the way your lungs clear things that you breathe in.
If you are interested and you are: Overweight*, Never smoked, Do not have a cough, Are not pregnant, Are over the age of 18, No pacemaker or other device in your chest
Please Call: 631-444-1776 and ask to speak to Dr.Daroowalla in the Pulmonary Division about the lung study. You will be paid $25 for each day of imaging that you complete.
Submitted by: Mario Solomita/UHMC
4. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you are woman in good health or suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)and are between ages of 21 and 60, we Would Like to Invite You To Participate in a Research Project.
In association with the Northport Veterans Administration and the Stony Brook General Clinical Research Center, researchers are conducting a study that investigates sleep and metabolism in women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) compared to healthy women.
Healthy volunteers are needed to serve as the comparison group for IBS patients.
Participation involves a blood draw and two over-night sleep studies.
Every aspect of your participation in this study will be kept confidential.
And, as a courtesy for spending time and assisting the completion of this research, you will be compensated upto $500.00
Please call our research office at Stony Brook University Medical Center to learn more about this study 632-3050.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Recruiting HIGH FUNCTIONING Autistic, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
The purpose of the study is to increase our understanding of how language is processed by the brain in the presence of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Compensation: $40.00 Gift Certificate to BORDERS Per Visit The procedure does not involve any injections, use contrast material or radiation. MRI is considered a safe procedure in children.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Jonathan Bentwich, Ph.D. Voice: (631) 344-2572 Email: jbentwic@bnl.gov
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
6. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
We are researching insulin sensitivity in HIV (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy)
Compensation up to $2,450.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Rose Masone @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
7. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The Purpose of this Study is to Determine if a Drinkable Aloe Vera Gel will Decrease Symptoms of IBS in Children.
It is Important to Explore Simple, Relatively Non-Toxic Therapeutic Options for this Condition Which can be Difficult to Treat.
For further information, please contact Alycia Leiby, MD at (631) 444-8115
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at (631) 444-3740.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
9. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email at aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Are You Overweight?
We are Seeking Individuals, Both Men and Women, 25 to 45 Years of Age to Participate in a Research Study Looking at "Markers of Pre-Diabetes" in Overweight People
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Participants Will be Compensated up to $500.00
For More Information, Please Contact Jeanne Kidd @ 631-444 3740
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
11. 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
12. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" (Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible.
Please call (631)444-2215 Orthopedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
13. Study to Identify New Cancer Markers
The General Clinical Research Center at Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking healthy volunteers for a study to identify new cancer markers inn blood, tissue and body fluids to develop laboratory tests that may diagnose cancers earlier and/or identify patients at risk for a poor outcome and who may benefit from more aggressive therapy than is normally recommended. Volunteers are offered compensation up to $25 plus hospital parking.
Our next blood draw is coming up on May 25, 2006 from 11:00am-1:00pm. For an appointment please call Danielle Hill at (631) 444-7970.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
14. 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
15. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
Volunteers Needed For A Pilot Study
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 $70.00
For Further Information Please Call (631) 444-7623
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
16. 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
17. Seeking Volunteers
Women 18-65 of age for participation in MRI Imaging Research
Volunteers Should be Healthy and Not Have any Metal or Electronic Implants
Confidentiality Maintained
Volunteer Fee Paid
For Further Information Call: (631) 344-3614
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
18. Office of the Vice President 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
Submitted by: Marc Dempsey/Res
10. Miscellaneous
1. 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
2. LIGASE Science Summer Programs at Stony Brook
LIGASE is currently accepting applications for several science summer programs for students who are entering 7th grade, up to seniors in high school. For information and applications please visit us at www.stonybrook.edu/ligase. For more information call Melissa at 632-9750 or email MElefterion@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ligase
Submitted by: Melissa Elefterion/CAS
3. Gifts for Mother's Day and Graduation
Lowest prices on all iPods and accessories at Seawolves MarketPlace. New Mom and Dad tshirts, mugs, Graduation tshirts, mugs,and lots more. Stop in for the perfect gift. See you at Seawolves!
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA