Campus Announcements for the week of 02/06/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. The University Senate Meets on Monday, February 6th at 3:30 in SAC 302.
2. University Senate 2006 Faculty/Staff Survey
3. See our memo on Tax Changes for 2006
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Dr. Todd K. Rosengart, Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
2. Coping With Cancer...Together
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training for SBUH Staff
2. Web Procurement Training
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning Part 1 - For Faculty and Staff Who are Parents of High School Students
4. New Lotus Notes users - join us this Thursday and learn all about email.
5. AIG VALIC - Retirement Strategies for Life
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
2. March 22, 2006 is the 7th Annual Blueprint for Gender Equity in Education Conference
3. Faces of Liberty exhibition on display in the Main Library's North Reading Room from February 1st to 24th.
4. Leadership Symposium on Student-Community Wellness: Leadership for Civic Engagement, Tuesday, February 21st, 1-3 pm, Wang Center Theatre
5. Darwin Day 2006 at Stony Brook
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
7. Tuesday, February 7, "Digital Composing and Historical Writing and Rhetoric"
8. Doctoral Defenses This Week
9. Women's Studies Job Candidate Lecture Tuesday, 2/7, 3:00 PM Humanities Institute, Rm. 1008, Speaker: Dr. Chris Cuomo, University of Cincinnati
10. Darwin Day Educational Outreach Bring your questions about Evolution and the Intelligent Design Debate to us!
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Reiki Healing Circle
2. National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Sports Clinic
3. Stony Brook Opera and Baroque ensemble present "Don Quixote and More"
4. Singer/Guitarist Lisa Moscatiello with Cellist Fred Lieder in concert at The University Cafe, Sunday, February 12th, 2 P.M.
5. Kagaz Ke Phool (Paper Flowers) (Guru Dutt/1959/153 minutes/Hindi with English subtitles) Wednesday, February 8, 7 pm, Wang Theater
6. Ann Hampton Callaway at Staller Center, Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8:00 pm
7. Friday, Feb. 10 - Movies at Staller Center: "The Squid and the Whale," "The Beat That My Heart Skipped"
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Become a Geriatric Care Manager
2. Menopause - An Integrative Approach To Management
3. Summer Session 2006
4. A Taste of Caribbean Culture
5. Smells Like Chocolate? Tastes Like Cherry?
6. Photography Classes at the Union
7. Painting Class at the Union
8. Drawing Class at the Union
9. Defensive Driving Class Begins March 2
10. Bartending Class Begins Feb 21
11. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Wanted
2. 2006 SBU/BNL Seed Grant Program
3. Human Subject Protection Program (HSPP)
4. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
5. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
6. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
7. Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
8. Recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
9. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
10. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
11. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
12. Are You Overweight?
13. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
14. 1 Out Of 4 Women Has Genital Herpes And 90% Of Those Who Have It, Don't Know That They Do!
15. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
16. Study to Identify New Cancer Markers
17. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
18. Colon Cancer
The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
19. Stress: A Fact Of Life
10. Miscellaneous
1. New Green Mountain coffee flavors.
2. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany - February 28, 2006
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. The University Senate Meets on Monday, February 6th at 3:30 in SAC 302.
Tentative Agenda, February 6, 2006
I. Approval of tentative agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from December 5, 2005
III. President's Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provost's Report (R. McGrath)
V. Albany Day (P. Cruso)
VI. Senate Executive proposal for faculty new hires and re-appointments (B. Lindquist)-See item #1 below
VII. Discussion: future governance structure for Southampton Campus (B. Lindquist) - See item #2 below
VIII. Announcement: Senate Elections (B. Lindquist)
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
2. University Senate 2006 Faculty/Staff Survey
The University Senate is conducting another survey among the faculty and professional staff in order to determine priority concerns for the University. A similar survey was conducted in 2003, so we will be comparing results with the previous survey to determine changes in campus attitudes and perceptions. All responses are non-attributable, and are only summarized at the highest organizational level (e.g., College).
This year, the survey is available only on-line at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/senatesurvey.nsf/survey
Please take the time to respond. The survey should take only about 15-20 minutes to complete, and a high response rate will make the results more meaningful.
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
3. See our memo on Tax Changes for 2006
Please go to our home page to see our annual memo on Tax Changes for 2006 under "In the Spotlight."
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Janice Brooks/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. 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
2. Coping With Cancer...Together
If you are a Stony Brook employee who has had cancer, we need your help! If you'd like to be a resource for a newly diagnosed SB employee, please join us.
Training sessions will be held in February. Reserve your space now.
Peer mentoring is a great opportunity for both parties. Make a difference in someone's life. Get involved. Call 444-4000 for more info.
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training for SBUH Staff
Lawson Training Class to be held on 1/31/06 at 1pm in the IT Training Room, (HSC-Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A), "For All Employees", to attend this class Please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. There will be 2 parts covered in this class, the first half is for ordering from 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 or need a refresher course, please attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
2. Web Procurement Training
There is only one week left to schedule your Web Procurement training. All State requisitioners and approvers must be trained on this new system in order to continue submitting their purchase requests. The following dates and times have limited availability:
2/6/06 11, 2 pm, 3 pm
2/8/06 9:15, 11 am
2/10/06 9:15, 11 am. 2 & 3 pm.
Each training session takes approximately 1.0 hrs and will be held in the ECC DoIT training facility. Please contact Mary Woodward to make an appointment.
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning Part 1 - For Faculty and Staff Who are Parents of High School Students
Presented by Stony Brook University guest speakers: Judy Burke-Berhannan, Acting Dean of Admissions and Jackie Pascariello, Director of Financial Aid. Do you have a son or daughter in high school who is preparing for college? If so, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Student Financial Aid Services would like to invite you to our workshop on the college planning process. Come and learn more about helping your child with the college selections process: factors to consider when choosing a college, the college application process, planning ahead for college costs, and financial aid application process.
March 2, 2006, 11:30-12:30, HSC, Lecture Hall 4, Level 2
Part II, March 9, 2006, HSC, Lecture Hall 6, Level 3
To Register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. New Lotus Notes users - join us this Thursday and learn all about email.
Click here to register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail" on Thursday 2/9 from 9-12:00. You're guaranteed to learn lots of useful tips and tricks.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
5. AIG VALIC - Retirement Strategies for Life
You are invited to attend the upcoming "Lunch and Learn" financial seminar. AIG VALIC is a leader in helping you plan your financial future. At this seminar you will learn strategies on: Retirement Transitions, Social Security and Medicare, Income and Distributiion Planning, Tax Planning During Retirement, Investment Strategies, Estate Planning.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn strategies that will help you build a strong financial future.
Date: February 9th, Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Place: SAC, Room 304
To register for this free, no-obligation seminar, register online. Please reference seminar code 2460STO11AB.
http://www.valic.com/seminars
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Professor Michael Whitney from the Department of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut, will present a seminar entitled, "Interactions Between Oregon's Coastal River Plumes and the Wintertime Wind-Driven Shelf Circulation," on Wednesday, February 8. 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. March 22, 2006 is the 7th Annual Blueprint for Gender Equity in Education Conference
The theme of this year's conference is a hot topic, "Mean Girls--Fact, Fiction, and Choosing Your Own Behavior." The annual 1-day conference for educators, students and community leaders is presented by the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls as part of a Gender Equity Collaborative Project with Stony Brook University. University sponsors include the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, Department of Psychology, CAS, and CEAS. The interactive program will explore whether so-called "mean girl" behaviors are really specific to girls and how adults can help to support more constructive and effective communications among young people. Program information and Registration materials can be downloaded at the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls website
http://www.lifwg.org/
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http://www.lifwg.org/
Submitted by: Janice Grackin/CAS
3. Faces of Liberty exhibition on display in the Main Library's North Reading Room from February 1st to 24th.
"Faces of Liberty" is a traveling photo-journal exhibition focusing on the Bill of Rights, civil liberties, and New Yorkers. An educational project of the New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation and its Nassau Chapter, the exhibit documents with black and white photographs the stories of twenty-two people who have stood up for their beliefs often in the face of great adversity with the assistance of the New York Civil Liberties Union.
Sponsored by the University Libraries and the New York Civil Liberties Union
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
4. Leadership Symposium on Student-Community Wellness: Leadership for Civic Engagement, Tuesday, February 21st, 1-3 pm, Wang Center Theatre
The Stony Brook University 2006 Leadership Symposium on Student-Community Wellness will take place on February 21, 2006 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in our Wang Center Theatre. The topic for this years symposium will be Leadership for Civic Engagement. Dr. Thomas Buchanan, President, University of Wyoming, Dr. Larry R. Faulkner, President, University of Texas at Austin, and Dr. Peter B. Vaughan, Dean, School of Social Service, Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus are this year's panel presenters. One of the major goals of the event is to better equip education and community leaders to engage social issues in ways that advance community scholarship, trust, acceptance and responsibility.
For more info, visit:
http://www.studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dev/scdsym2006.jsp
Submitted by: Vincent Louie/UST
5. Darwin Day 2006 at Stony Brook
Special Lecture in the SAC, Ballroom A, Thursday, February 9, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
Eugenie Scott, Director, National Center for Science Education
"The Past, Present, and Future of Intelligent Design"
Friday, February 10, 2006, 7:30 P.M.
Special Advance Showing of Feature Film "Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus"
Followed by a special discussion panel: Jeffrey Levinton, Moderator
Laurie Goodstein, National Religion Editor of the NewYork Times
Howard Schneider, former editor-in-chief of Newsday and SBU Visiting Professor
Massimo Pigliucci, Evolutionary Biologist and Professor at SBU
John Feldman, Film Director and Producer
Randy Olson, Film Director and Producer, Lecturer at University of Southern California
Events sponsored by the Ecology and Evolution Department, Office of the Provost, Freshman Colleges of Science and Society and Society and Arts, Culture and Humanities
Friday Event is also a Living World Lecture, part of the Science Open Nights Series
The SAC is accessible to those with disabilities.
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/~dday/D-day/welcome.html
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2006, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"EXPERIMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF PHENOTYPIC VARIATION WITHIN AND AMONG STICKLEBACK POPULATIONS"
Dr. Daniel Bolnick, Section of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin
Host: Dr. John Wiens
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
7. Tuesday, February 7, "Digital Composing and Historical Writing and Rhetoric"
Dr. Kathleen Welch from the University of Oklahoma will present a seminar entitled, "Digital Composing and Historical Writing and Rhetoric" at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2006. The seminar will take place in the Javits Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Melville Library. Light refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Diane Tompkins/CAS
8. 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
9. Women's Studies Job Candidate Lecture Tuesday, 2/7, 3:00 PM Humanities Institute, Rm. 1008, Speaker: Dr. Chris Cuomo, University of Cincinnati
"Feminist Ethics in Theory and Practice: An Example from Climate Change Science" Dr. Chris Cuomo is an Obed J. Wilson Professor of Ethics, Professor of Philosophy and Professor and Director of the Women's Studies Program at the University of Cincinnati.
Submitted by: Grace Cappella/CAS
10. Darwin Day Educational Outreach Bring your questions about Evolution and the Intelligent Design Debate to us!
9-5pm Information Table - Student Activities Center Main Entrance
12-4pm Movies and Discussion - Student Activities Center 302
Extinction! - 12:00 - 1:00
The Evolutionary Arms Race - 1:20 - 2:20
Why Sex? - 2:40 - 3:40
http://www.darwinsbu.org/
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Reiki Healing Circle
Reiki Healing Circle, Thursday, February 2, 9, 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, SAC, Room 309
Free For Everyone!
www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
2. National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Sports Clinic
In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Stony Brook University Athletics will be offering a multi-sport clinic for young girls and boys ages 6-11. Clinic participants will have the oppotunity to interact with current Stony Brook student-athletes. The student-athletes will lead drills and games in the sports of football, volleyball, soccer, basketball and track & field. For only $5, kids will receive a t-shirt and other goodies, lunch, a game ticket to the Women's Basketball game vs. Binghamton as well as participation in the clinic. Additionally, a lecture will be offered by Athletic Department staff for parents regarding nutrition, fitness and wellnes of young people while the children are going through the various stations in the clinic.
Tickets for adults and other family members of clinic participants will be offered for only $4/each.
To register or obtain further information, contact Eric George at 632-9556.
Submitted by: Eric George/Pres
3. Stony Brook Opera and Baroque ensemble present "Don Quixote and More"
On Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 3 p.m. Stony Brook Opera and Stony Brook Baroque Ensemble will present "Don Quixote and More" at the Recital Hall of the Staller Center. The program include's Telemann's Don Quixote Suite for strings and continuo, Bach's Peasant cantata, and a staging of Telemann's one-act opera Don Quixote at Comacho's Wedding, sung in German with projected titles in English. Arthur Haas conducts the Suite and the Cantata, and David Lawton the Opera. No admission charge, but donations requested at the door to help support early music and opera at Stony Brook.
Submitted by: David Lawton/CAS
4. Singer/Guitarist Lisa Moscatiello with Cellist Fred Lieder in concert at The University Cafe, Sunday, February 12th, 2 P.M.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, The University Cafe Sunday Acoustic Series presents the extraordinary voice and guitar of Lisa Moscatiello and the elegant cello sounds of Fred Lieder in an eclectic selection of songs ranging from traditional folk to Lisa's recent ventures into what she calls "acid cabaret" on her new CD on Sunday, February 12th at 2 P.M.
Lisa Moscatiello's voice has been described as "one of the most gorgeous vocal instruments in all of folk-tinged pop. Fred Lieder is a classically-trained cellist and a much sought-after studio musician whose musical influences range from Joni Mitchell and John Coltrane to Jimi Hendrix.
James O'Malley opens.
Admission: $ 20.00, $ 15.00 student rate. Information/reservations: call 631-632-6027, email gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or visit the website at www.universitycafe.org. 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. Kagaz Ke Phool (Paper Flowers) (Guru Dutt/1959/153 minutes/Hindi with English subtitles) Wednesday, February 8, 7 pm, Wang Theater
This film looks at the tawdry movie industry and the people within it who are like flowers of paper, beautiful to behold but artificial nevertheless and without fragrance. Guru Dutt plays the genius film maker Suresh who is shunned by his elitist wife, his daughter Pami (Baby Naaz) and family because his profession has no social status. He becomes successful on discovering the radiant Shanti (Waheeda Rehman). But is forced to leave her when Pami his daughter tries to reunite her parents. As Shantis star rises, Suresh is lost without her, and slides downhill in torment. This melancholic masterpiece is Indias first cinemascopic film that boasts of breathtaking cinematography and memorable scenes of wrenching melodrama.
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
6. Ann Hampton Callaway at Staller Center, Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8:00 pm
Broadway actress ("Swing!"), songwriter (The Nanny) and cabaret star in the Staller Center Recital Hall. Tickets $35. 631-632-ARTS or go to stallercenter.com
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
7. Friday, Feb. 10 - Movies at Staller Center: "The Squid and the Whale," "The Beat That My Heart Skipped"
"Squid" at 7:00 pm, "Beat" at 9:00 pm. Individual tickets: $6; $5 for students and seniors with ID. Go to stallercenter.com or call 631-632-ARTS.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Become a Geriatric Care Manager
With older adults now the fastest growing segment of Long Island's population, the Schools of Social Welfare and Nursing at Stony Brook University are sponsoring a Geriatric Care Manager Education and Training Certificate Program. This program is designed for social workers, nurses, paralegals, health professionals and those who work for government agencies, not-for-profit associations, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, senior housing, home care and senior citizen organizations. This four-day program will be offered at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University from March 13 -16, 2006. The tuition for this program is $300.00, along with a non-refundable $50.00 application fee. Stony Brook University employees, students and retirees who register for this program will receive a discount of $100/each. For information, call 631/444-3142 or email Mamie Gladden at Mgladden@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Continuing professional education credits will be awarded when authorized by discipline-specific governing boards.
Submitted by: Thomas Cassidy/HSC
2. Menopause - An Integrative Approach To Management
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital will be presenting a series of three, two-hour workshops on menopause.
Each participant will be examined and evaluated individually in order to assess their specific menopausal symptoms and avenues of treatment.
The physiological symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia, cognitive difficulties, etc. will be discussed in detail. We will also explore the cultural attitudes associated with this transition and learn about several approaches to ease symptoms including hormone therapy (conjugated estrogen and bioidentical hormones), herbal remedies, nutritional medicine, exercise, and mind/body techniques such as breathing and meditation techniques.
The series is scheduled for Wednesdays, February 8, 15, March 1, 2006 at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
3. Summer Session 2006
Summer Session 2006 information is now available.
Please visit our web site at: www.sunysb.edu/summer for important information regarding deadline dates and course listings.
Graduate and seniors can begin to enroll for Summer Sessions 2006 on April 18th. All other eligible students can begin to enroll on April 20th.
http://www.sunysb.edu/summer
Submitted by: Diane Baldwin-Bello/Prov
4. A Taste of Caribbean Culture
6:30 to 8:00 p.m., $55
Ramin Ganeshram, Author, Celebrating Carnival! From agricultural Caribbean society to oil-rich political player, the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago features a unique culture based on a colonial history with a rich diversity of people. Join cookbook author Ganeshram as she prepares delicious tastes of the eclectic cuisine of the region and discusses the historically unusual and interesting culture. Co-sponosed by the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
5. Smells Like Chocolate? Tastes Like Cherry?
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., $55
John Micieli, Pellegrini Vineyards
Micieli, a production winemaker, invites you to become a more confident wine taster. He will guide you through a tasting of several wines, accompanied by foods that reflect the wines sensory elements. Build your tasting vocabulary with this exciting, delicious exercise in sensory evaluation.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
6. Photography Classes at the Union
Take a class and learn the basics. For those who qualify dark room membership available. Introduction To Fine Art Photography; Six Thursdays, begins 2/23, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm; $95/Student, $120 /Non-student, includes membership. An introduction to the darkroom includes film and paper processing. Learn to develop film, make contact sheets and enlargements. No prior photographic knowledge required. Photography II; Six Wednesdays, begins 2/22, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm; $95/Student, $120 /Non-student, includes membership. Learn about film types such as Hi-Speed and color film, fiber based papers. An over view of different photographers, styles and composition. Must have a solid understanding of developing film and prints For more information call the Craft Center located in the lower level of the Union room 049, phone 632-6822. www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. The Craft Center is open to the community.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
7. Painting Class at the Union
Introduction To Painting; Six Sundays, begins 2/26, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm , $65/student, $90/non-student. Come paint; no prior drawing or painting skills necessary. Learn the basics of using acrylic color to create forms, depth and a visual style of your choosing. Working from still-lives and photographs (supplied by the class members) you will learn how to prepare surfaces for painting, mix colors to match what you see and create harmony within your image. Experimentation will be encouraged. For more information call the Craft Center located in the lower level of the Union room 049, 632-6822. www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. The Craft Center is open to the community.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
8. Drawing Class at the Union
Drawing For Those Who Think They Cant, But Would Like To; Six Thursdays, begins 2/23, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, $65/student, $90/ non-student. If you can hold a pencil you can learn to draw. If you would like to make your drawings look more realistic then you must learn to quiet the dominant left side of the brain and let the creative right side take charge. In this introductory drawing class we will work on getting to the right side and learn what the devious left is trying to tell us. Creativity is more important than knowledge - Albert Einstein. For further information call the Craft Center located in the lower level of the Union room 049, phone 632-6822. www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. The Craft Center is open to the community.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
9. Defensive Driving Class Begins March 2
Reduce up to 4 points on your driving record and save 10% on your auto insurance learning to be a defensive driver.
The Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop emphasizes traffic safety awareness and is proven to reduce both accidents and traffic citations. Pre-registration/payment is necessary.
2 Thurs, 3/2 & 3/9, 6 - 9 PM, SAC 304 Or 2 Wed, 4/19 & 4/26, 6 - 9 PM, SAC 304.
$31/student, $35/non-student.
Payment in the form of cash or two checks: $31/student, or $35/non-student (payable to SBU Crafts Center), and additional $13 per person fee (payable to K. OBrien).
Send checks with your name, address and telephone number to The Union Crafts Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200 or visit The Crafts Center, Union 049. The Crafts Center offers non-credit arts and leisure classes, call 632-6822 for more info.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
10. Bartending Class Begins Feb 21
A complete introduction to mixing drinks and liquors as well as bar management. Plenty of in-class practice (using simulated liquors), lectures and demonstrations. Obtain skills that will help you stand out for a job. Includes book and certificate.
6 Tuesdays, begins 2/21, 7:00 pm - 9:00 PM, Weaving Studio 081 or 6 Wednesdays, begins 2/22, 7:00 pm - 9:00 PM, Weaving Studio 081.
$75/student, $90/non-student Send checks (payable to SBU Crafts Center)with your name, address and telephone number to The Union Crafts Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200 or visit The Crafts Center, Union 049. The Crafts Center offers non-credit arts and leisure classes, call 632-6822 for more info.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
11. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
The Division of Wellness and Chronic will be conducting a three-part series on Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention for participants twelve years of age and older.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess asthma severity and current treatment regimen.
Group discussions review state-of-the-art medical management; asthma triggers; prevention; and proper use of inhalers, spacers and peak flow meters. Participants receive information relating to how nutrition with whole foods can modify the symptoms of allergies and inflammation. Also discussed is the value and safety of some nutritional supplements and herbs used for allergies and asthma. Training in basic breathing exercises, yoga postures, self-hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery is included.
The series is scheduled for Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 22, 2006 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
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. 2006 SBU/BNL Seed Grant Program
The eighth annual SBU/BNL Seed Grant Award Program will begin accepting proposals. This program serves to further strengthen the programmatic links between Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Lab.
Grants of up to $25k may be awarded (note that these proposals do not have overhead charges). Successful proposals will describe: how this seed support is likely to lead to fully developed applications to standard agencies supporting research or in fields where external support is less likely, how the work builds on Stony Brook University's academic priorities. Proposals must also describe specific collaborations with BNL personnel, however, proposal submittal is restricted to members of the Stony Brook University faculty.
RFP information and Formal Proposal Applications are available at our website below. Please note the deadline for submission is 12 AM, Friday, March 10, 2006. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the VPBA office at (631) 632-7010.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/bnl/seed.html
Submitted by: Elyce Winters/Prov
3. Human Subject Protection Program (HSPP)
Our Human Subject Protection Program (HSPP) has many active participants, including Principal Investigators and their study teams, staff of the Office of Research Compliance (ORC), and the membership of our Institutional Review Boards (IRB). Our combined efforts continue to help ensure that our HSPP is solid and effective in keeping safe those individuals who volunteer to participate in our research activities at SBU.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/humans/2005humsub.html
Submitted by: Christine Davide/Res
4. 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
5. 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
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 Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine (thyroid hormone) when co-administered with other medications.
Compensation upto $400.00 will be provided.
Please contact The General Clinical Research Center at (631) 444-6900 weekdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
8. Recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
The Cody Center, in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory and the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University, is currently recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, 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 by using an MRI technique called functional MRI (fMRI).
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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 1 Out Of 4 Women Has Genital Herpes And 90% Of Those Who Have It, Don't Know That They Do!
If you are a woman between 18 and 30 and would like information on free testing for genital herpes please call 631-444-2758 at stony brook hospital
Participants are paid $25.00 per visit
If you test negative, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial at the university hospital of stony brook to test a new vaccine that may prevent genital herpes in women. All testing and screening is confidential and free.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
15. 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
16. 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.
For Further Information Call (631) 444-6900
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. New Green Mountain coffee flavors.
Wild Mountain Blueberry, Caramel Vanilla Creme, Cinnamon Creme Swirl, Mocha Fudge Nut - yummy new coffee flavors now at Seawolves MarketPlace. Pick up Valentine gifts for those special people in your life. Live roses will be available on Feb. 14. See you at Seawolves!
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA
2. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany - February 28, 2006
On February 28, Stony Brook students, faculty, staff and alumni will journey up to our State Capital for one of the most important events of the year. It's Stony Brook Day in Albany, and we want you to come.
You'll get a chance to celebrate Stony Brook - to let your legislators know what the University means to you and we'll show our State representatives how much their support means to us. You'll have a chance to meet people from all parts of the campus and experience firsthand how our government works. There's even an end of day celebration. Register on-line at www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Take the Ride. Show Your Pride.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff