Campus Announcements for the week of 01/17/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Individual Development Awards
2. Staples Catalog Exclusions
3. International Travel Policy
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Dr. Christopher Sang Don Lee--Dept. of Urology
2. Introducing Dr. Todd K. Rosengart, Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
3. Introducing Dr. Christopher Sang Don Lee, Assistant Professor of Urology
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lotus Notes users - Get organized in 2006!
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning-To Register call EAP at 632-6085, Budget and Credit Workshops, Parts 1 and 2
3. Auditions for the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University
4. Blackboard Workshops - January 2006
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Doctoral Defenses This Week
2. "Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk" Thursday, January 19, 2006, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement conference
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. The First Annual Marilyn Colletta Benefit Gala
2. 3rd Annual Sweet Dreams Chocolate Event
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Bus Trip to Atlantic City on President's Day, February 20th
2. Stony Brook Chorale Auditions
3. UUP Annual Dinner Dance
4. Red Molly & Pat Wictor on double bill of acoustic folk at The University Cafe, Sunday, January 29th 2 PM
5. Career Women's Lunchion - February 2nd - 12 Noon
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. QuarkXPress: - NCE 320 - 8 Sessions - Fee: $429
2. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
3. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
4. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do you have psoriasis?
2. Are you an overweight healthy non-smoker?
10. Miscellaneous
1. Child Care Openings Available
2. Jewelry Found
3. The Summer Camps At Stony Brook University 631-632-4550
4. Schoolplus at Stony Brook: Weekend Enrichment Program
5. 2006 Alumni Association Student Awards
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Individual Development Awards
Once again United University Professions and the State of New York are offering Individual Development Awards to assist eligible UUP employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Funding may be provided for enhancing teaching, research capabilities and improving professional knowledge and skills. The maximum possible award is $1000.00. Funding for the program covers eligible projects between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006. Complete details and the application can be found at
http://www.uup.lmc.state.ny.us/
or at the UUP Chapter Office. All applications must be submitted to the UUP Chapter Office no later than 3:00 pm March 1, 2006.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
2. Staples Catalog Exclusions
The following exclusions apply to the 2006 Staples Catalog, Pages F1-F49 and F53-F73. Please keep in mind that the contract is for supplies only not equipment.
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
3. International Travel Policy
As the semester begins, this is a reminder that 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
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Dr. Christopher Sang Don Lee--Dept. of Urology
Introducing Dr. Christopher Sang Don Lee
The Department of Urology is pleased to announce that Dr. Christopher Sang Don Lee has joined the Department as an Assistant Professor of Urology, specializing in Urologic Oncology and Tumor Immunology at Stony Brook University Hospital and the Long Island Cancer Center.
Dr. Lee has a joint faculty appointment in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, which will support his continued work in cancer vaccine research. He will be seeing patients at the Urology practices located in Stony Brook Medical Park and Stony Brook University Hospital. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 444-6270.
For more information about Dr. Lee, please use the link below.
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.1567/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
2. Introducing Dr. Todd K. Rosengart, Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Department of Surgery is very pleased to announce that Todd K. Rosengart, MD, FACS, FACC, has joined our faculty as chief of cardiothoracic surgery. He comes to Stony Brook from Northwestern University's School of Medicine in Chicago, where he was professor of surgery and chief of cardiothoracic surgery at its affiliated hospitals of Evanston Northwestern Healthcare.
Dr. Rosengart will serve as co-director of the Heart Center of University Hospital. He will work closely with his counterpart in cardiovascular medicine, David L. Brown, MD, chief of cardiology and co-director of the Heart Center.
We hope that you will welcome Dr. Rosengart to our community. Physicians who would like to speak directly with him should call 444-1820, or page him directly through the hospital operator.
For more information about Dr. Rosengart, please see his webpages:
http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/surgery/dr-rosengart.html
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.1316/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
3. Introducing Dr. Christopher Sang Don Lee, Assistant Professor of Urology
The Department of Urology is pleased to announce that Dr. Christopher Sang Don Lee has joined the Department as an Assistant Professor of Urology, specializing in Urologic Oncology and Tumor Immunology at Stony Brook University Hospital and the Long Island Cancer Center.
Dr. Lee has a joint faculty appointment in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, which will support his continued work in cancer vaccine research. He will be seeing patients at the Urology practices located in Stony Brook Medical Park and Stony Brook University Hospital. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 444-6270.
We hope that you will welcome Dr. Lee to our practice.
For more information about Dr. Lee, please click here.
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.1567/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lotus Notes users - Get organized in 2006!
Click here to register for "Getting Organized with Lotus Notes" on Jan. 17 from 9:30-12 noon.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning-To Register call EAP at 632-6085, Budget and Credit Workshops, Parts 1 and 2
Part 1, How to Create & Maintain a Budget - This workshop will supply you with the tools to create and maintain a weekly and monthly budget. A budget form listing all the categories of income and expenses will be supplied to you. We will check each category and discuss where money can be saved and address other areas where there maybe a shortage. January 25, 12:00-1:00 Wang Room 201
Part 2, How Does Credit Affect Your Everyday Life - This workshop will address the necessity of having good credit and how it applies to more than just obtaining a loan or a credit card. When you use your credit cards we will address what are the right ways to charge and the correct ways to pay. January 27, 12:00-1:00, Wang, Room 301.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Auditions for the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University
Auditions for the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University (MUS262) will be held on Tuesday, January 24 from 11 to 1 p.m. & 2 to 5 p.m. in Staller 2342.
Orchestra rehearsals begin on Tuesday, January 24 - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in 0111 Staller Center.
Openings for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion - For Music Majors and Qualified Non-Music Majors on the SUNY Undergraduate and Graduate level. Openings may exist for gifted High School & USB Pre-College Students. Audition Sign Up Sheet posted at Room 2342 - Staller Center. For further information e-mail: Dr. Susan E. Deaver, conductor at sdeaver@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS
4. Blackboard Workshops - January 2006
Blackboard workshops are open to all Stony Brook Faculty, Staff and TA's
January 12th - Managing your Blackboard site 11-12:30pm
Did you know that January 17th is our official "Beyond the Basics" Blackboard Day?
On January 17th , we will be offering 3 workshops:
Blackboard's Assignment Manager 10:30-11:30am
Using Blackboard's Gradebook 12:30-1:30pm
Collaboration within Blackboard - Groups/Teams 2-3pm
During these special workshops you will be able to explore the different tools within Blackboard and learn how they are being used in different classes on campus!
Don't delay. Register today at:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Submitted by: Blackboard Support Team
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 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
2. "Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk" Thursday, January 19, 2006, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Movie originally aired on PBS June 2005 - Veteran correspondent John Merrow takes viewers behind the scenes of American higher education to experience college through the eyes of students, professors, and college administrators. Set on four different college campuses across the country- a private liberal arts college, a major state university, a regional public university, and a community college. Declining by Degrees examines both the promise and the peril in higher education today.
Thursday, January 19, 2006, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. (2 hour Movie)
WANG CENTER - Theater
To register for this workshop please contact Susan DiMonda 632-7206 or e-mail sdimonda@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://http://www.decliningbydegrees.org/
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement conference
Friday Jan. 20, 2006
11th Annual Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement Conference
Keynote speaker: Dr. Ken Doka Topic: Disenfranchised Grief: Recognizing and acknowledging hidden sorrow
To register or for more information: please call Kathy Southerton at 444-3783
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. The First Annual Marilyn Colletta Benefit Gala
The First Annual Marilyn Colletta Gala to benefit Acute Myelogenous Leukemia(AML)research at the Long Island Cancer Center at SBUH will take place on 1/21/06 at 7:00 p.m. at the Huntington Town House, Huntington. Tickets are $85. For more information, call 444-2693.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
2. 3rd Annual Sweet Dreams Chocolate Event
The Third Annual Sweet Dreams Chocolate tasting event featuring the Cacao Noel Chocolate exhibition will be held on Monday, January 30, 2006 at the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown. This evening of sheer indulgence raises funds for the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University Hospital. Sponsorship opportunities, VIP Reception and individual tickets are available and make a great holiday gift! Call 631.444-2899, ext 2 for more information.
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Bus Trip to Atlantic City on President's Day, February 20th
The Employee Activities Council is running a bus trip to the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City on Presidents' Day, Feb. 20, 2006. The cost is $25 per person, with $5 cash back at the casino. The bus leaves from Stony Brook at 7:00 a.m. and will have a 7 hr. stay upon arrival. Contact Dorothy Kutzin at 632-6040. If paying by check, make check payable to FSA 754. Seats are limited.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
2. Stony Brook Chorale Auditions
Auditions will be held January 23 for the spring season. We will be performing Italian Baroque composer Gasparini's delightful "Messa a quattro voci concertata," Castelnuovo-Tedesco's seductive "Romancero Gitano" for chorus and guitar, and Virgil Thomson's disarming old Southern hymn tunes.
Bring a prepared solo, in any style, to the auditions in room 0113 in the basement of the Music Dept. at 7:15. Bring a copy of your music for our pianist. The ability to read music is required but sight-reading will not be tested. For more information contact Timothy Mount: tmount@notes.sunysb.edu
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/music.nsf/pages/chorale
Submitted by: Timothy Mount/CAS
3. UUP Annual Dinner Dance
All UUP Members are cordially invited to the UUP Annual Dinner Dance. It will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. Enjoy hot and cold Hors D'oeuvres, a Victorian Sit Down Dinner, DJ Music, Dancing and Door Prizes. There will be soda, coffee and tea and a cash bar. ALL THIS FOR ONLY $30.00 PER PERSON. Please RSVP prior to February 7, 2006 to Corinne Burns, Chapter Assistant West Campus at 2-6570 or to Sharon Hines, Chapter Assistant HSC at 4-1505.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
4. Red Molly & Pat Wictor on double bill of acoustic folk at The University Cafe, Sunday, January 29th 2 PM
The University Cafe's Sunday afternoon Acoustic Concert series continues with a double bill of Red Molly and Pat Wictor on Sunday, January 29th, 2 P.M.
Red Molly is a trio of Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello who sing and play several instruments (guitar, banjo, mandolin and dobro) in a repertoire ranging from Appalachian ballads to 20th-century pop/country standards and contemporary folk.
Pat Wictor, a master lap-style slide guitarist, blends the influences of tradition-minded musicians of the present and the past to create a distinctive voice of his own. Dave Carter, Bruce Cockburn, Kelly Joe Phelps and Chris Smither come to mind when asked for comparisons to Wictor.
Admission: $20.00, student rate of $15.00. Ticket information/reservations: 631-632-6027 or via e mail (gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu). The University Cafe (a not-for-profit organization) is located in the Stony Brook Union, near the LaValle Stadium Parking Lot, at Stony Brook University.
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
5. Career Women's Lunchion - February 2nd - 12 Noon
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Womens Luncheon on Thursday, February 2, at 12:00 noon, in the Student Union Ballroom. We are honored to have Carol Gomes, M.S. in Policy & Management, Assistant Director for Medical & Regulatory Affairs and Director for Continuous Quality Improvement at Stony Brook University Hospital, as our speaker. Her presentation will be entitled, Are Women Better at Multi-tasking? Ms. Gomes will present research to support this claim. You will find the program very interesting, humorous, and informative. Do not miss it!
Bring your payment of $8.50 to anyone listed below before January 27th (cks made payable to Chartwells): Judy Friedlander 2-6105, Alba Beltran 2-6024, Pat Miller Miller 2-6010, Lucille Meci 2-8260, Betty Ahner 4-3423, Augusta Kuhn 2-7280, Ann Joachim 2-8930.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. QuarkXPress: - NCE 320 - 8 Sessions - Fee: $429
QuarkXPress is the foundation application for layout of printed material. This comprehensive, hands-on course will guide students through the stages of document production. Topics include: document construction, word processing basics, importing text and pictures, page layout and design, typography, style sheets, libraries, working with pictures, creating colors and printing.Required Text: QuarkXPress 6 for Windows & Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide by Elaine Weinmann. This textbook and accompanying CD address both Macintosh and Windows users. Cost of the textbook is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section D: Tues., 6:00-9:00pm, Jan.,24,31;Feb.,7,14; Mar.,7,14,21,28,2006
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
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 G: Wed., 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan. 18,25; Feb.1,8,15,2006
Section H: Mon., 1:00-4:00 pm, Jan. 23,30; Feb.,6,13,20,2006
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. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning.
Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section J: Thurs., 6:00-9:00pm, Jan., 19,26;Feb.,2,9,16,2006.
Section K: Mon., 1:30-4:30pm, Jan., 23,30;Feb.,6,13,20,2006.
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
4. 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 information. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section J: Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan.,23,30; Feb.,6,13,20,2006
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
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do you have psoriasis?
Do you have psoriasis?
If so, you may qualify to participate in a psoriasis research study. Free experimental topical medication & office visits. Subjects will be paid a nominal fee for each visit.
If interested, call: Stony Brook Dermatology at: 631-444-4274.
Submitted by: Jennifer Intravaia/UHMC
2. 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. Solomita 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. Child Care Openings Available
Openings for children 2 months - 5 years old at the Campus Child Care Center. Caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the Center.
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl
2. Jewelry Found
If you, or anyone you know, lost a piece of jewelry in the hospital parking lot during December, please email Dr. Susan Donelan (via Lotus Notes) with a description. Thank you.
Submitted by: Susan Donelan/UHMC
3. The Summer Camps At Stony Brook University 631-632-4550
The Summer Camps At Stony Brook University 631-632-4550
Let us make your childs summer vacation a safe learning experience filled with fun! Call for a free brochure which includes registration information, rates and dates or visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp.
Seawolves Sport Camps
We offer a wide range of athletic sport camps for children between the ages 7 - 18: Baseball Camp, Tennis Camp, Softball Camp, Boys Lacrosse Camp, Girls Soccer Camp, Boys Soccer Camp, Boys Basketball Camp, Girls Basketball Camp, Volleyball Camp, and Cheerleading Camp.
Summer Camp
For children between the ages 5 - 12, co-ed, June 26th - August 18th, 2006. Offers three hours of athletics and three hours of academics each day, computers and swimming included daily.
Camp Academies
Camp Academies for children entering grades 4th- 11th specializing in one week programs in the following categories: Medical/Athletic; Chess; Chess/Medical; Art; Computers; Acting and Crafty Arts.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
4. Schoolplus at Stony Brook: Weekend Enrichment Program
If your child is gifted in mathematics or could benefit from a strong math curriculum, join our innovative program at SchoolPlus. Teachers include the leading specialists in Mathematics and Physics from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Lab.
Small classes (5-10 students); Classes held at Stony Brook University.
We offer the following programs for motivated students:
Mathematics - early introduction to algebra, geometry and logic, basic elements of mathematical theories; pre-calculus for the oldest students;
Physics - ages 9 - 15; English - ages 8 - 15
Russian language - ages 5 - 15, all levels, including Russian as a second language for children and adults;
Art - ages 5 -15;
Original enrichment program for 3-4 years old - separate classes for English and Russian speaking children.
Registration is open online:
http://www.school-plus.com
Contact information: Marina Polonskaia: e-mail: schoolplus_sb@yahoo.com, Phone: (631) 608-3467
http://www.school-plus.com
Submitted by: Alexandre Abanov/CAS
5. 2006 Alumni Association Student Awards
The Alumni Association is sponsoring eight awards to students who have excelled in different areas, including academics, leadership, and the improvement of community life. Recipients will receive a plaque honoring their accomplishments, as well as a cash award. For applications, stop by the Alumni Office in E1315 Melville Library. Deadline for applications is February 10, 2006. For more information please call 632-6330.
Submitted by: Shana Martin/UST