Campus Announcements for the week of 06/05/2006
Table of Contents
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Hal A. Skopicki, MD, PhD
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Retirement With a Purpose
2. HSC Library June Class Schedule
3. Teaching with Technology Workshop - Using Impatica to Compress PowerPoint files - An Instructor's Experience - Th. 6/8 - 12:30-1:30pm
4. Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness for Supervisors and Managers
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Evolution 2006 meeting at Stony Brook University, June 23 - 27, 2006.
2. Hate Sexual Harassment? Arm Yourself with Information! Join us to Screen North Country 6/5/06 Noon Wang 201
3. Neurobiology & Behavior
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar - Thursday, June 8Th
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. The Greatest Band of The Greatest Generation
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Mountain Bike Trips
2. National Cancer Survivors Day - June 11, 2006
3. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Hiking Trips
4. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Kayaking Trips
5. The Drowsy Chaperone on June 10th
6. Legendary British Folk-Rock Band Fairport Convention to perform at The University Cafe, Sunday June 11th at 6 P.M.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
2. Painting Class for beginners
3. The Craft Center offers Summer Classes
4. Bodyfat Analysis
5. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
6. Macromedia Fireworks MX: - NCE 327 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
2. Are you an overweight healthy non-smoker?
3. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
4. Study to Identify New Cancer Markers
5. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
6. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
7. Stress: A Fact Of Life
8. Seeking Volunteers
10. Miscellaneous
1. LIGASE Science Summer Programs at Stony Brook
2. Campus Child Care Available
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Hal A. Skopicki, MD, PhD
The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hal A. Skopicki as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology. Dr. Skopicki will also serve as the director of the heart failure and cardiomyopathy program of Stony Brook Universitys Heart Center.
Dr. Skopickis areas of special interest include advanced cardiovascular disease, left ventricular support devices and mitral valve disease.
Dr. Skopicki will be seeing patients at University Hospital in the Heart Center on Level 5 of Stony Brook University Hospital as well as at the offices of Stony Brook Internists, PC in Islandia. For consultations, call 444-9600.
For more information about Dr. Skopicki, please see his webpage
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.2809/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. EAP 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.
Thursday,June 22, 2006, 12:00-1:00, HSC Level 2, Classroom 107
To Register: Call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. HSC Library June Class Schedule
All classes are in Classroom 2 unless otherwise noted.
Attendance is free of charge and advanced registration for the scheduled classes listed below is not required.
COURSES ARE LISTED IN ORDER BY DATE
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu/educhie/CurrentSchedule.pdf
Submitted by: Michael Bailou Huang/HSC
3. Teaching with Technology Workshop - Using Impatica to Compress PowerPoint files - An Instructor's Experience - Th. 6/8 - 12:30-1:30pm
Impatica for PowerPoint simply converts the PowerPoint file into a compressed format that is optimized for streaming over the Internet. The Impatica file is typically 95% smaller than the PowerPoint HTML files.
All Stony Brook Faculty/Staff can download Impatica from Blackboard!
Bill Collins from Neurobiology will demonstrate during this session how he used Impatica during the Spring 2006 semester.
Register for this workshop (and others!) today at:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
http://www.sinc.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/faculty.shtml?workshops
Submitted by: Instructional Computing's Blackboard Support Team
4. Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness for Supervisors and Managers
Statistics say one in five people have a disability. This is one minority group that any one of us could join at any given moment in our lives. Employees need to know their rights and responsbilities. Supervisors and managers should have working knowledge of the ADA, a civil rights law, and know how best to serve employees with disabilities. Learn how and when to refer to the office of Disability Support Services.
Date: June 14th; Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
To Register: Click on link below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Evolution 2006 meeting at Stony Brook University, June 23 - 27, 2006.
"Evolution 2006," the joint meeting of the Society for the Study of Evolution, the Society of Systematic Biologists, and the American Society of Naturalists will be hosted by the Department of Ecology and Evolution at SBU June 23 to 27, 2006. Most sessions/social events will be held at the Wang Center and SAC. Pre-meeting events are planned for June 22 and 23; social events take place most evenings during the meeting.
Interested faculty, postdocs and students from any department at SBU are encouraged to participate. Graduate students from any program may offer volunteer time in exchange for free registration. Students will be assigned jobs to minimize conflicts with attendance at symposia or sessions of interest to them. Contact the meeting coordinator, Annie Green (sse2006@life.bio.sunysb.edu) or co-organizers, Michael A. Bell (mabell@life.bio.sunysb.edu) and Massimo Pigliucci (Massimo@life.bio.sunysb.edu) for details.
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/sse2006
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
2. Hate Sexual Harassment? Arm Yourself with Information! Join us to Screen North Country 6/5/06 Noon Wang 201
Please join us for this film screening. North Country, a semi-fictionalized account of the first successful class action sexual harassment lawsuit. This event will take place on Monday, June 5th, from 12:30 3pm at the Wang Center, Room 201. Please Join us for an exciting event excellent lunch will be served. See you there.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity/
Submitted by: Mary Kenny/Pres
3. Neurobiology & Behavior
On Tuesday, June 13, Gil Levkowitz, Ph.D., The Weizmann Institute of Science will speak about "Developmental Programs Orchestrating Cell Fate Decisions in the Zebrafish Hypothalamus." The seminar will take place at 2:00 p.m. in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Seminar Host: Howie Sirotkin
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar - Thursday, June 8Th
You are cordially invited to attend a Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 4:00pm in room 038, Life Sciences Building.
Our Guest Speaker will be Dr. Norman Arnheim from the University of Southern California. Dr. Anrheim will speak on "Human Germline Mutations: Why does Increased Paternal Age Lead to Greater de nova Mutation Rates?" The Host is Dr. Rolf Sternglanz.
For additional information, please call 2/8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. The Greatest Band of The Greatest Generation
Friday, November 3, 2006, 7:30 p.m., Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, featuring the Glenn Miller Orchestra to benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook University Hospital and The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph The Worker Council #12993. For tickets and information, call the box office Tuesday Saturday from noon 6:00 p.m. (631) 207-1313.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Mountain Bike Trips
The Department of Campus Recreation will be organizing 2 mountain bike trips to the Rocky Point Mountain Bike trails on Monday, June 19 and on Friday, July 28 at 10:30am. Registration Fee is $10.00 per person, per trip which includes permit fees and lunch. This trip is for beginner/intermediate bikers in good health and will be approximately 6-10 miles in length. Participants must provide own transportation and own mountain bike/helmet/eye protection. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. Registration is limited to 25 participants. For more information or to register, please contact Marie Turchiano at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
2. National Cancer Survivors Day - June 11, 2006
Campus and Hospital Announcements
Please join Stony Brook University Hospital in celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Ward Melville Cultural Center in Stony Brook Village. This joyous event, honoring all cancer survivors, will feature entertainment, light refreshments and interactive sessions. To register or volunteer, please contact Vicki at 4-2693.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
3. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Hiking Trips
The Department of Campus Recreation will be organizing 2 hiking trips to the Rocky Point Hiking Trail on Monday, June 26 and on Friday, August 18 at 10:30am. Registration Fee is $10.00 per person, per trip which includes permit fees and lunch. This trip is for beginner/intermediate hikers in good health and will be approximately 4.5 miles in length. Participants must provide own transportation. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. Registration is limited to 25 participants. For more information or to register, please contact Marie Turchiano at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
4. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Kayaking Trips
The Department of Campus Recreation will be organizing 2 kayaking trips in Port Jefferson Harbor on Friday, June 23 and on Monday, August 7 @ 10:30am. Registration Fee is $20.00 per person/trip which includes kayak rental and lunch. Undergraduate students registered for summer classes are free. This trip is for beginner/intermediate kayakers in good health and will be approximately 5 hours length. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. Registration is limited to 24 participants. For more information or to register, please contact Marie Turchiano at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
5. The Drowsy Chaperone on June 10th
The Employee Activities Council has two tickets left for The Drowsy Chaperone on Saturday, June 10th, matinee, at the Marriott Marquis. They are $94.00 each ticket and can only be sold together.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
6. Legendary British Folk-Rock Band Fairport Convention to perform at The University Cafe, Sunday June 11th at 6 P.M.
Fairport Convention, the legendary British Folk Rock band, with its roots in the 1960's, will perform at The University Cafe on Sunday, June 11th at 6 P.M. Fairport alumni include Richard Thompson, Iain Matthews, and the late Sandy Denny, with founding member Simon Nicol at the head of the present Fairport line up.
Tickets are $35.00 ($30.00 for students)for advance paid reservations, $40.00 at the door ($35.00 for students). For information, call 632-6027 or e mail gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Coming soon to the University Cafe: Pete Morton, July 9th, 7:00 P.M., Lisa Moscatiello with Fred Lieder (James O'Malley opening, August 13th, 7:00 P.M.
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section I: Tues., 6:00-9:00pm,July 11,18,25; Aug.1,8,2006
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. Painting Class for beginners
Come paint, no prior painting or drawing skills necessary. Learn the basics of using acrylic color to create form, depth and a visual style of your choosing. Five Tuesdays, begins 6/27, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. For more information call the Craft Center 632-6822, Union room 049.
http://stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
3. The Craft Center offers Summer Classes
CLAY HANDBUILDING Five Wednesdays, begins 6/21, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm $75/Student, $95/Non-student
POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Sec A Five Tuesdays, begins 6/20, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. Sec B Five Wednesdays, begins 6/21, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm.
Sec C Five Thursdays, begins 6/22, 11:00 am 1:00 pm. Sec D Five Thursdays, begins 6/22, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. $75/Student, $95/Non-student
DRAWING FIGURES AND FACES Five Thursdays, begins 6/29, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. $55/student, $80/non-student
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING Five Tuesdays, begins 6/27, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm $55/student, $80/non-student
INTRODUCTION TO FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Five Tuesdays, begins, 6/20, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. $80/Student, $95 /Non-student
BARTENDING Five sessions 6/21, 6/26, 6/28, 7/5, 7/10, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. $75/student, $90/non-student
DEFENSIVE DRIVING Two Thursdays, 7/13 and 7/20, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm; SAC 311. $31/student, $35/non-student
Call us 631 632 6822, Union Basement rm 049
http://stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
4. Bodyfat Analysis
Bodyfat Analysis DATES: Tuesdays, June 20th, & July 25th 2006, TIME: 12:00pm 2:00pm, LOCATION: SAC ROOM 312
COST $5.00
This Screening will be performed by Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor, Claire Ondrovic. She holds certifications with Aerobic & Fitness Association of America and the American Heart Association. Claire is experienced in weight loss, weight gain, cardiovascular fitness and injury prevention.
To Register Call Lois at 631-632-6850.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
5. 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 L: Mon., 1:30-4:30pm,July 10,17,24,31;Aug.7,2006
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
6. Macromedia Fireworks MX: - NCE 327 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics,and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.
Required Text: Macromedia Fireworks MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Sandee Cohen, retail: $21.99. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section B: 6:00-9:00pm, July 19,26;August 2,9,2006
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. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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 June 29, 2006 from 11:00am-1:00pm. For an appointment please call Danielle Hill at (631) 444-7970.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. 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
2. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months - 5 years old. NAEYC Accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Summer & Fall openings for Preschoolers - call for other age group availability. Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the Center.
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl