Campus Announcements for the week of 10/16/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. If You Hire Employees - Read This
2. Flex Spending Account (Dependent Care Advantage Account and Health Care Spending Account) Open Enrollment September 25 - November 10, 2006
3. All 2002 Blackboard Courses will be removed from Stony Brook's Blackboard server on Thursday, October 19th, 2006.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Halloween is coming! Don't let Lotus Notes scare you! Attend training to boost your confidence and increase your skills.
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning Healthy Eating Workshop
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Walking Workshop
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Move Your Mood
5. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Identity Theft Tips for Protecting Your Privacy
6. Health Sciences Library October Class Schedule
7. RF Appointments/Payroll/Time & Attendance/Employee Records & Verificatiions
8. Adult CPR w/ AED Certification
9. Highly Effective & Powerful Presentations
10. I-9 Trainig
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Civic Performance: Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow
2. SBDC Workshop Business Insurance: Are You Covered?
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
4. Transitions In Academia: Increasing Transgender Inclusiveness on Campus
5. Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
6. Ocean and Atmospheric Colloquium, October 20, 2006
7. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 19, 2006
8. Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture/Colloquium on Politics of Science Education
9. Department of Mechanical Engineering/CEAS Distinguished Lecture
10. Colloquium - Italy Today: A New Look
11. Stony Brook Southampton Marine Sciences Research Center Presents Inaugural East End Public Lecture Series
12. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
13. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
14. The Neurobiology & Behavior Department
15. Graduate Seminar - Managing the Demonstration of a Large-Scale & Complex Techology System
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Joint Department of Physiology and Biophysics and the Institute of Molecular Cardiology Seminar
2. Biotechnology Exposition - Thursday, October 19, 2006
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Habitat for Humanity House build- volunteers needed
2. The Greatest Band of The Greatest Generation
3. Walk for Beauty, Walk for Life
4. Kittens Available Through SBU Cat Network!
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Art Opening & Reception At The Latin American & Caribbean Center
2. Canadian Singer-Songwriter and Juno Award winner Lynn Miles performs at The University Cafe, Sunday, October 22nd 2 P.M.
3. Stony Brook Fall Baseball Camps
4. October Wo/Men's & Gender Resource Center Film Series
5. Artists Open Studios!
6. University Hospital Auxiliary 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
7. Wellness Expo - Wednesday, October 18
8. Family Matters In Asian Films Series: The Scent of Green Papaya Thursday, October 19, 1:00 p.m., Wang Theater Free Admissions
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Stony Brook Manhattan. Register online now at www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
2. The 13th. Annual Current Issues & Techniques for the Phlebotomist
3. Weight Watchers @ Work NEW Program Sign - Up October17
4. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
5. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Register on line at www/stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
6. So, You Want To Be A Decorative Painter?
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Office of the VP for Research - Monday Memo
2. Seeking Volunteers
3. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
4. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
5. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
6. Stress: A Fact Of Life
10. Miscellaneous
1. Application Deadline! Monday, October 23, 2006 Undergraduate Award for Academic Achievement
2. Career Fair
3. Take a Stand - Walk With Me
4. Flea Market - October 17
5. Get your Game Gear!
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. If You Hire Employees - Read This
If you hire employees at Stony Brook, or influence someone who does, you can Employ Ability Right Now by participating in the Presidential Sylvia Geoghegan E.A.R.N. Program. Benefits to your department include fast processing, financial incentives, and support services. For more information, call 632-6748.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
2. Flex Spending Account (Dependent Care Advantage Account and Health Care Spending Account) Open Enrollment September 25 - November 10, 2006
Open enrollment for the 2007 Flex Spending Account Program starts September 25 and ends November 10, 2006. The deadline is strictly enforced and the online enrollment system will shut down at midnight on November 10, 2006. To enroll you may visit the Flex Spending Account website or call the hotline at 1-800-358-7202. The employer contribution for 2007 for the Dependent Care Advantage Account will range from $200 to $700 depending upon the employee's salary. For additional information please call the hotline or visit the website. If you participated in 2006, you must re-enroll to participate in 2007.
http://www.flexspend.state.ny.us
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
3. All 2002 Blackboard Courses will be removed from Stony Brook's Blackboard server on Thursday, October 19th, 2006.
Courses on Stony Brook's Blackboard system are retained for 3 years.
On October 19th, we will begin to remove all 2002 courses that still exist on our system.
The only exceptions are:
Departments that need their course sites for accreditation review
Instructors who are being reviewed for tenure
If one of the above situation applies to you, you will need to notify us at: bboard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu before Tuesday October 17th
Should you wish to save information from your 2002 Blackboard course, you can archive your course and save it to your computer or CD and at a later date, import your information into a new Blackboard course site.
Information on archiving your course can be found at:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/blackboard/faculty.shtml?deletions
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/blackboard/faculty.shtml?deletions
Submitted by: Instructional Computing's Blackboard Support team
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Halloween is coming! Don't let Lotus Notes scare you! Attend training to boost your confidence and increase your skills.
Click here for course descriptions and online registration.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/public/notes/notestraining/index.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning Healthy Eating Workshop
Crafting a Healthy Diet that Tastes Great
Marketing hype and the introduction of "designer" foods can make putting together a healthy diet difficult. Empower yourself to eat a healthy diet that tastes great by learning about food and nutrition trends, as well as how to interpret food labels and ingredient lists. Soon you'll be on your way to tasty meals AND better health.
Presented by Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, MS, RD, author of Losing Weight Permanently with the Bull's-Eye Food Guide. Book will be available to purchase at workshop for $13.
October 27th, 12:30-1:30, Wang Center, Room 301
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Walking Workshop
The Path of Peace on the SBU Red Dragon Labyrinth
Take a break from the stress of modern life by going back a few thousand years. People are discovering anew that walking the concentric circles of ancient labyrinths can create inner peace and healing. EAP invites you to join Labyrinth Builder, Ed O'Connell, for a refreshing introduction to the Red Dragon Labyrinth as a walking meditation practice.
Guest Speaker, Ed O’Connell
October 26th, 12:00-1:00, SB Labyrinth
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Move Your Mood
Why do some people appear happier and more energetic than others? Exercise may be the answer. Recent studies are proving that exercise is beneficial for improving our psychological well being and life satisfaction. Clinical research is also associating exercise with a decrease in anxiety and depression. Join us for this thought provoking workshop that will explore the benefits of exercising for our mental health.
Allison Hinke, LCSW, CEAP
October 31, 2006 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Wang Center, Room 201
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
5. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Identity Theft Tips for Protecting Your Privacy
Identity theft, which is fast becoming the most prevalent financial crime in the country affecting nearly half a million new victims each year, goes to the very heart of "information privacy." This workshop provides an overview of the variety of federal and state laws which offer specific privacy rights.
Guest Speaker, Denis McElligott, Assistant Attorney General, Suffolk County Office
November 1, 2006 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.- Wang, Room 101
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
6. Health Sciences Library October 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
7. RF Appointments/Payroll/Time & Attendance/Employee Records & Verificatiions
This program will cover the following:
Appointment Packages
Forms
Time and Attendance
File Components
Retention Guidelines
Verification
Date: October 24th; Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To Register: Click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
8. Adult CPR w/ AED Certification
Learn basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the adult victim; chain of survival, recognition of cardiac emergencies. This is a certification course - Cost $10 for Card from American Heart Association.
Date: October 25th, Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Wang Center-Room 104; To Register: Click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
9. Highly Effective & Powerful Presentations
Excellent ideas alone do not guarantee engaging and successful presentations! Success is determined by the combined impact of your words, voice and body language. You can deliver powerful, high-impact presentations by learning where to focus your effort and energy. This is a challenging, fast paced and experiential workshop.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Develop prominent delivery skills
Capture and hold listener attention
Connect with, analyze and focus on your listeners
Increase comfort and confidence
Profit from the Question & Answer session and visuals aids
Date: October 26th; Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
10. I-9 Trainig
This training will provide you with a step-by-step explanation of what the employer must do in order to meet legal and procedural responsibilities associated with the Form I-9. We will focus on how to correct common mistakes and omissions that delay the hiring process, and will provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding documentation.
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Departmental Personnel Administrators and anyone who is responsible for completing a Form I-9.
Date: October 25th; Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Civic Performance: Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow
Civic Performance: Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow
November 16 to 18, 2006
Keynote Speaker: Frances Moore Lappe
This three-day conference presented by the Humanities Institute will explore the complex issues facing Long Island, bringing together the University, local communities, scholars, and performers.
Day 1: Sustainability Immigration and the Long Island Economy
Day 2: Surviving the Teenage Years Youth and Violence
Sponsored by the Frances L. Brisbane Leadership and Service Foundation
Day 3: Protecting Long Islands Ecosystem Competing Interests for Improving the Environment
For additional info visit: www.stonybrook.edu/humanities
or call 631-632-7765
http://www.stonybrook.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. SBDC Workshop Business Insurance: Are You Covered?
October 18, 2006 9:00 am - 11:00 am
LI High Tech Incubator Conference Room
Free workshop to register, call Lynne schmidt at 29084 or e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Professor Warren Washington from the Climate and Global Dynamics Division, National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), will present a seminar entitled, "Climate Modeling of the 20th and 21st Centuries," on Wednesday, October 18. 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. Professor Washington is this year's Robert D. Cess Distinguished Speaker. 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
4. Transitions In Academia: Increasing Transgender Inclusiveness on Campus
A student affairs conference for students, staff, and faculty; Friday, October 20th at the Wang Center. Please visit the Wo/Men's & Gender Resource Center web page for more information or email Justine.Perkowski@stonybrook.edu for a brochure.
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/wom/
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
5. Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
Seminar will include diagrams of the hip and knee with discussion of their normal anatomy, what can go wrong in either joint such as tendonitis, bursitis, synovitis, meniscal tears and osteoarthritis. Signs and symptoms of a problem, how to get a good diagnosis e.g., how to give a good history, x-rays with examples and the physical exam and what it tells us. Treatments for various problems are discussed including, diet, nutrition, exercise, medication, arthroscopy and hip and knee replacement surgery. There is also a question and answer period. To sign up for the seminar call Health Connect at 444-4000.
Seminar location: 14 Technology Drive, Suite 1, Education Center.
Submitted by: Maria Juvan/UHMC
6. Ocean and Atmospheric Colloquium, October 20, 2006
Professor Robert Mason from the University of Connecticut will present a seminar entitled, "Methylmercury Production in the Coastal Zone: An Important Source of Methylmercury to Marine Fish?" at 12 noon on October 20, 2006. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
7. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 19, 2006
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Wali Karzai, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, entitled, "A Unique RNA That Links Nonstop mRNA Decay, Directed Protein Degradation, and Ribosome Rescue." It will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2006, in Room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00p.m. Hosted by Dr. William Lennarz.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
8. Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture/Colloquium on Politics of Science Education
The C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Department of Physics and Astronomy will present a Sir Run Run Shaw Distinguished Lecture and Department Colloquium by Helen Quinn, Professor, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, on "The politics of science education", seen from a physicist's persective", Harriman Hall, Rm. P-137, Tuesday, October 17, 4:15 p.m. A distinguished theoretical physicist and member of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Quinn is past President of the American Physical Society. She will draw on her extensive experience in science education policy, including participation in a recent national study, "Taking Science to School". For more information, see the Yang Institute web site,
http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/itp/
http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/itp/
Submitted by: Elizabeth Gasparino/CAS
9. Department of Mechanical Engineering/CEAS Distinguished Lecture
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences presents a Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Chih-Ming Ho of the Institute for Cell Mimetic Space Exploration (CMISE) Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of California, Los Angeles. This lecture will be in room 301 of Old Engineering at 11:00AM on Friday, October 27th and is titled "Directing a Biological Complex System to a Desired Destiny". For more information, call Ann Berrios at 631 632 8300.
http://me.eng.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CEAS
10. Colloquium - Italy Today: A New Look
Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Faculty Colloquium on November 1 at 1:00 p.m., ELLC Seminar Room 1051 Humanities Building. Professor Mario Mignone will speak on: ITALY TODAY: A NEW LOOK Professor Mignone, a leading expert on contemporary Italian culture and society, will discuss the process of revising his nationally acclaimed text Italy Today. Professor Mignone will focus both the theoretical and practical issues of creating an introduction to a culture appropriate both for students and the general audience: what to include, what to omit, how to balance social-political with aesthetic considerations dealing with literature and the arts. His talk will be of interest to those who would like to refresh their sense of what Italy is all about, as well as those who would like to have access to the process through which a very successful introductory textbook is created.
Submitted by: Joan Vogelle/CAS
11. Stony Brook Southampton Marine Sciences Research Center Presents Inaugural East End Public Lecture Series
Join us for this series of talks about issues affecting our precious waterways.
Voyage of the Sea Turtle
Dr. Carl Safina
Friday, October 27, 7:30 pm
Harmful Algal Blooms: A Threat to Coastal Ecosystems
Dr. Christopher J. Gobler
Friday, November 17, 7:30 pm
Erosion of Long Island's Ocean Shoreline: Problems, Solutions, and
More Problems
Dr. Henry Bokuniewicz
Friday, December 8, 7:30 pm
Lectures will be held in Duke Lecture Hall-Chancellor's Hall, Southampton Campus.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
12. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 17, 2006, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Regulatory Evolution and Horizontal Acquisition of the LAC Operon in Escherichia Coli" Daniel Stoebel, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
13. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, October 18, 2006, Life Sciences Building, Room 038, "The Biochemical Architecture of an Ancient Adaptive Landscape." Dr. Antony Dean, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota. Hosts: Daniel Stoebel and Dr. John True. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
14. The Neurobiology & Behavior Department
At a special date and time, on Friday, October 20, 2006 at 2:00 PM in room 038 of the Life Sciences Buiding, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a Seminar. Frans VanderWerf, Ph.D., Senior Fellow, Department of Neuroscience, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands will be speaking about "How the brain behaves after facial nerve palsy: Peripheral and central communication."
Host: Craig Evinger
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
15. Graduate Seminar - Managing the Demonstration of a Large-Scale & Complex Techology System
Dr. Guodong Sun, Department of Technology and Society, College of Engineering and Applied Science, Stony Brook University
Date: October 19, 2006 Time: 4:30- 5:10pm Location: Harriman Hall 343
http://stonybrook.edu/est
Submitted by: Marypat Taveras/CEAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Joint Department of Physiology and Biophysics and the Institute of Molecular Cardiology Seminar
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 12 noon
"Ion Pathway through the Na/K-ATPase Pump", Dr. David Gadsby, Laboratory of Cardiac and Membrane Physiology, The Rockefeller University, New York, New York
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Richard Mathias
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
2. Biotechnology Exposition - Thursday, October 19, 2006
The Center for Biotechnology is hosting its 13th Biotechnology Exposition on Thursday, October 19, from 11am-3pm, at the Level 3 Galleria at the Health Science Center. Over two dozen scientific product and instrument companies will be at this years Exposition. Come see the newest tools and products for your research and clinical applications. Raffle prizes include ipod Nano, gift card, CD player, and many more! Please visit our website for participating exhibitors.
For more information, please contact Melissa Monaghan at mmonaghan@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or visit our website flyer
http://info.bio.sunysb.edu/biotech/aboutCBT/news/documents/2006Expoflyer.pdf
http://info.bio.sunysb.edu/biotech/aboutCBT/news/documents/2006Expoflyer.pdf
Submitted by: Melissa Monaghan/CEAS
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Habitat for Humanity House build- volunteers needed
Its time to start construction on the Stony Brook House 2006! Volunteer dates are available throughout the summer and fall; please visit the Habitat for Humanity link on the Stony Brook web page for further details, or contact Catherine.Horgan@stonybrook.edu. No construction experience needed, just your willingness to help; students, faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged!
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
2. The Greatest Band of The Greatest Generation
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
3. Walk for Beauty, Walk for Life
Sunday, October 22 Registration, 8:30 am; Walk, 9:30 am
Stony Brook Village
Stony Brook University Medical Center and the Ward Melville Heritage
Organization team up to host this walk to raise money for breast and prostate cancer research at Stony Brook University. Special fundraising challenges include incentives and raffle prizes for individuals and teams. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information and registration brochures, call HealthConnect or visit
http://www.StonyBrookMedicalCenter.org/events
.
Registration fee: $20
Walk as an individual or with a team!
P-Lot shuttle bus on day of event, starting at 7:30 am- riders get FREE gift!
Submitted by: Catherine Mcwilliams/UHMC
4. Kittens Available Through SBU Cat Network!
The SBU Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Currently, we have several kittens captured on campus that are friendly and available to good homes. Please contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
We are also seeking volunteers for many different activities (feeding, trapping, fostering, shopping, building shelters, fund raising, web design, observation, transport) to support our work.
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat/index.php
Submitted by: Nancy Franklin/CAS
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Art Opening & Reception At The Latin American & Caribbean Center
The Massacre at El Mozote, Twenty-Five Later
Photos by Pedro Linger Gasiglia
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 5:00-6:30 PM - LACS Gallery, Social & Behavioral Sciences, 3rd Floor
Viewing available October 2-30 and December 1-23, 2006
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
2. Canadian Singer-Songwriter and Juno Award winner Lynn Miles performs at The University Cafe, Sunday, October 22nd 2 P.M.
Lynn Miles visits The University Cafe on Sunday, October 22nd at 2PM for her only East Coast appearance this season.
Her new CD, Love Sweet Love, was nominated for a Juno, Canada's Grammy Award. The songs explore the relationships between love, joy, longing, loss, despair, emptiness, reconciliation and redemption.
The Quebec-born, Ottawa-based singer songwriter's career includes moves from Ottawa to Nashville to Los Angeles and back to Ottawa, resulting in a body of acclaimed work that saw her 1996 album, Slightly Haunted, proclaimed by Billboard Top 10 Pick for the year, and her 2003 release, Unravel, with a Juno award.
Admission is $20.00 with a student ticket of $15.00. For reservations/information, e mail SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com or call 632-6027. The University Cafe website is www.universitycafe.org
The University Cafe is a not-for-profit organization located in the Stony Brook Union Building at Stony Brook University. The Sunday Acoustic Series is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM.
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
3. Stony Brook Fall Baseball Camps
Five outstanding one or two-day camps featuring the Seawolves coaching staff and present and former players. Kids camps, hitting camp, pitchers camp, defensive camp, and advanced camp. For more information, call 631 632 4676 or 631 632 4755 or visit our website.
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/camps/ston-camps.html
Submitted by: Anthony Stutz/Pres
4. October Wo/Men's & Gender Resource Center Film Series
Part One, October 12th: TransAmerica starring award-winning actress Felicity Huffman
Part Two, October 19th: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Part Three, October 26th: Boys Don't Cry starring Hillary Swank
All movies will be shown in the Wo/Men's & Gender Resource Center Library (Union 221) and will begin at 7:00 PM. Free refreshments!
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
5. Artists Open Studios!
The Graduate Art Students are opening their studios for anyone to visit on NOV 3 (4-8pm) & 4 (noon-4pm) at Nassau Hall South Campus in Stony Brook University.
This will be a wonderful and rare opportunity to see the work of the usually reclusive MFA students. Come by and see what the seasoned 3rd years are planning to set loose for their solo shows. Check out the spirited 1st years and their crazy schemes. Stop by for the introspective 2nd years to find out what they are hatching. Or just enjoy the refreshments.
See you there be well
http://emedia.art.sunysb.edu
/kgrumstrup/openstudios/
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
6. University Hospital Auxiliary 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
The University Hospital Auxiliary will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary at the Watermill Caterers on Sunday, November 12th from 6-10 pm. Honorees for the evening are Shirley Strum Kenny, University President and Beverly Sokoloff, Auxiliary Member and Past Auxiliary President. All proceeds from this event benefit the Stony Brook University Hopsital Auxiliary. To purchase a sponsorship package or individual tickets, please call the Office of Advancement at 631.444.2899.
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
7. Wellness Expo - Wednesday, October 18
The Department of Campus Recreation will be hosting its annual Wellness Expo on Wednesday, October 18 from 11:00am - 2:00pm in the Student Activities Center Ballroom A. Activities include: health screenings, fitness demonstrations, massage therapy, interactive activities, and information provided by Stony Brook University departments and local community businesses. This event is free and open to all faculty/staff and students of the university. The Wellness Expo is co-sponsored by: Student Health Services, CHOICE, EAP, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Stony Brook University Hospital Department of Community Relations, School of Health Technology and Management, University Blood Bank, University Police and Parking Services. For more information, please contact the Department of Campus Recreation at 632-6850.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
8. Family Matters In Asian Films Series: The Scent of Green Papaya Thursday, October 19, 1:00 p.m., Wang Theater Free Admissions
This tranquil film, set in 1952 Vietnam, follows ten-year-old Mui as she spends the next 10 years as a servant in a troubled family, gracefully accommodating herself to the small changes in her life. She discovers the world around her and marvels at every new sight, sound, and scent while going about her workday life. (Directed by Hung Tran Anh, 1993, 104 min., Vietnamese with English subtitles.)
Discussion with Thora Wagner follows. All are welcome.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Stony Brook Manhattan. Register online now at www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Wednesday, October 18 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Flavorful Treasures of Ras Baixas
A tasting of tapas and Albarifio wines from the crossroads of cultural traditions in northern Spain. The cool climate of northwestern Spain defines the brilliant flavors and aromas of the region's food and wine. At the intersection of Celtic, Portuguese, and Moorish traditions, since the Middle Ages pilgrims have journeyed to the region, both for Saint James' relics in Santiago de Compostela's famed cathedral and for the blessings of its gastronomic delights. Ninety percent of the regions wines are made by small producers from the Albarifio grape, a variety so aromatic, zesty, and distinctive that it stands up to seafood, hot peppers, and Serrano ham.
This tasting will pair eight wines from leading Ras Baixas producers with a sampling of tapas typical of the region.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter/manhattanevents.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. The 13th. Annual Current Issues & Techniques for the Phlebotomist
This seminar is being held on November 4, 2006, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The location of this event will be in the "HSC building on Level 2, in Lecture Hall 3. The fee is $65.00, pre-registration fee, $80.00 after November 1-5, 2006. This fee includes course materials and coffee breaks. Please bring $5.00 to register for ASPT Membership. Topics are Medical & legal issues, preanalyical variables in coagulation results, point of care testing, and new blood collection equipment. Please call the Clinical Laboratory Sciences office at (631) 444-3925, for more information.
Submitted by: Christine Lavalle/UHMC
3. Weight Watchers @ Work NEW Program Sign - Up October17
A new 10 week Weight Watchers at Work Program is starting soon. Sign-Up is Tuesday Ottober 17 @ 12:30 in room 2-408 HSC School of Health Management and Technology. Cost for the 10 week program is $109.00 due at registration. Questions, please email Debbie Hooper or call 42678.
Submitted by: Deborah Hooper/UHMC
4. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Required Text: Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Katherine Ulrich, retail: $24.99. Cost of text is not included in course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm, Nov. 8,15,22,29; Dec.6,13, 2006; Jan. 10,17,24,31; Feb.7,14, 2007
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
5. Center for Wine, Food & Culture Register on line at www/stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Thursday, November 2 6:30 8:00 p.m.
Wine Appreciation That Doesn't Take you Over a Barrel With Cliff Batuello
Join us as we shed the pretentious, mannered, "Sideways" affection of wine enjoyment. This session will include a comparison tasting featuring wines that reflect both centuries-old traditions and modern innovations in winemaking, as well as some of the social accoutrements accompanying wine. Cliff Batuello is the owner of a small vineyard in Cutchogue. He has worked in the wine industry for many years as both a sommelier and a marketing representative. Cliff currently represents Michael Skurnik Wines.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter/SBcampusevents.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
6. So, You Want To Be A Decorative Painter?
Two 5 hour workshops on consecutive Saturdays for the beginner decorative painter. Students will quickly learn the basic techniques for creating the beautiful motifs required for the art of surface decoration. What could be better than a spray of lovely flowers painted on an old piece of furniture, down the front of a favorite blouse or around a beautiful Victorian hatbox? Learn a quick-stroke method of handling and loading various brushes to create a variety of flowers used in decorative painting. Decorate a paper-mache box; apply base coat, paint motif and varnish. The second class will be a Decorative Painting project of the students choice. (Wood, Paper-mache, galvanized tin, fabric).
Two Saturdays. $45/student, $60 non-student. Registration is required.
Start Date: 10/21 Time: 10:00 am 3:00 pm. Location Information: Union, Studio 081
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Office of the VP for Research - Monday Memo
The Office of the Vice President for Research distributes a biweekly electronic "Monday Memo" with items of interest to Stony Brook's research and creative activities community. If you would like to join our mailing list, please visit
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/monmemo/mmarchive.html
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/monmemo/mmarchive.html
Submitted by: Marc Demspey/Res
2. Seeking Volunteers
Post-Menopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy 50-65 years of age for participation in MRI Imaging Research
Volunteers should be healthy and not have any metal or electronic implants
Confidentiality Maintained
For Further Information Please Call: 631-344-3614
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
3. 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
4. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
Volunteers Needed
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 $1,500.00
Please call Peggy at 631-444-7623 for additional information.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
You may be eligible to participate in a clinical study to treat this painful problem.
To learn more about this clinical study, call the Department of Orthopaedics at (631) 444-2215.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
6. 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. Application Deadline! Monday, October 23, 2006 Undergraduate Award for Academic Achievement
A. Sanchez Corporation Scholarship
This $1,000 award recognizes an undergraduate student of outstanding academic achievement, scholarly promise, service and leadership to the community. Information and application available online at: www.stonybrook.edu/lacc or call the Latin American & Caribbean Studies Center at 632-7517.
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
2. Career Fair
Career Fair -Wednesday, October 18, 2006- Sports Complex,Arena 12pm-4pm. Full Time Jobs, Internships, and Graduate Schools. This event is for Stony Brook Students and all SUNY Students.
http://WWW.STONYBROOK.EDU
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
3. Take a Stand - Walk With Me
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month On October 25th, in the spirit of community, come join our faculty, staff, and student procession in support of victims of domestic violence Take a Stand Walk with Me. The walk will start at 12:50 at the Stony Brook Union and proceed across campus to Ballroom B in the Student Activities Center. Speaker presentations, refreshments, and an information fair will begin at 1:15 PM featuring various resources from our campus and the community. Walk with us to show your support, or just stop by SAC Ballroom B on October 25th to see what you can do to take a stand against domestic violence.
Co-sponsored by Wo/Men's and Gender Resource Center and the Employee Assistance Program
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. Flea Market - October 17
University Hospital Auxiliary is holding a FLEA MARKET on Tuesday, October 17 in the vendor area of the hospital/medical center near the cafeteria and deli.
Hope you can join us!
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
5. Get your Game Gear!
Stony Brook University has a new on-line store to buy logo merchandise! Over 100 items to choose from. Visit www.stonybrook.edu/shopsb. Order on-line and pay no shipping when you pick up your order at the University Bookstore or the Seawolves MarketPlace. Check out our new cozy fleece scarf! Get 20% off the scarf using coupon code SCARF20. (Scarf listed under accessories)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/shopsb
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA