Campus Announcements for the week of 06/26/2006
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Independence Day Hours of Operation for Campus Dining Services
2. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 30th, 2006.
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Dr. Apostolos K. Tassiopoulos
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training Class
2. Health Sciences Library June Class Schedule
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Southampton Writers Conference - July 26-30
2. Doctoral Defenses This Week
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. You Can Be the One To Give Hope to Many
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp at Stony Brook University
2. Center/Italian Studies Concert-Alpine Folkloric Chorus from Trentino,Italy,July 2, 2 pm, SAC Auditorium, Free;Open to Public.
3. University Cafe presents Sunday Evening Acoustic Concerts in July and August
4. Announcing The 11th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, July 20-29, 2006 For information, go to www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com
5. The Blue Pipa Trio Concert at Wang Center Saturday, July 8, 7:30 p.m.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Adobe Photoshop: - NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
2. Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher: - NCE 325.4 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
3. Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage: - NCE 325.5 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
4. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
5. Macromedia Dreamweaver MX: - NCE 328 - 6 sessions - Fee $319
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Wanted
2. Are You Overweight?
3. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
4. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
5. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
6. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
7. Stress: A Fact Of Life
8. Seeking Volunteers
10. Miscellaneous
1. Portal Greeting Cards reduced to $1 at HSC Bookstore
2. Recycle your Laser Jet Toner Cartridges and Cell Phones
3. LIGASE Science Summer Programs at Stony Brook
4. Summer Camps at Stony Brook University 631-632-4550
5. Job Opportunity - Cashiers
6. Auxiliary Doll House Raffle
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Independence Day Hours of Operation for Campus Dining Services
THE BLEACHER CLUB will be open on Tuesday, July 4th 2006 from 9:00am - 6:00pm
The Student Activities Center, Administration Cart, and Jasmine will be CLOSED
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Michele Martorano/UST
2. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 30th, 2006.
The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 30th, 2006 for our annual physical inventory. The stockroom will re-open on Monday, July 3rd, 2006. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Linda Millet at extension 2-0820.
Submitted by: Linda Millet/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Introducing Dr. Apostolos K. Tassiopoulos
The Department of Surgery is very pleased to announce that Apostolos K. Tassiopoulos, MD, FACS, has joined our Division of Vascular Surgery as assistant professor of surgery. Dr. Tassiopoulos comes to Stony Brook from Rush University in Chicago, where he was an assistant professor of cardiovascular surgery, and a senior attending vascular surgeon at the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.
We hope that you will welcome Dr. Tassiopoulos to our community. Physicians who would like to speak directly with him should call 444-1279, or page him directly through the hospital operator. For consultations/appointments, please call 444-2565.
For more information about Dr. Tassiopoulos, please see his webpage:
http://stonybrookphysicians.com/xq/asp/code.1318/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training Class
Lawson Training Classes for the month of July to be held on 7/5/06 at 10am or 7/26/06 at 1pm, these classes will be held in the IT Training Room, (HSC-Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A), "For All Hospital Employees". To attend either of these classes please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. All employees attending should have a SBUH main computer sign-on. There will be 2 parts covered in these classes, 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 Hospital or need a refresher course, you are more than welcome to attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
2. Health Sciences 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
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Southampton Writers Conference - July 26-30
Southampton Writers Conference
This year the Southampton Writers Conference will take place at Stony Brook University, July 26-30 at the Wang Center. This summer's Writers Conference will combine a reunion of old friends with a welcome for new participants. Join us for readings, lectures, panels, and conversations. E.L. Doctorow will present the keynote.
For registration and more information visit the website at www.stonybrook.edu/writers.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/writers
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. 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
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. You Can Be the One To Give Hope to Many
The Stony Brook University Hospital is in great need of blood and platelet donors. We are especially in need of platelets.
We are located on the main level of the Hospital.
Please call Jennifer L. Peace at 444-7586 or jlpeace@notes.sunysb.edu
Thanks for helping our patients in need.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp at Stony Brook University
Steve Pikiell and the entire Stony Brook Men's Basketall Staff is running 4 sessions of basketball camp this summer for boys ages 8-16. Our "Weekend Session" will be Friday June 30-Sunday July 2 from 9 am to 4 pm and cost $200. We are also running 3 weeks of traditional day camp. These three weeks are "Session I" Monday July 10-Friday July 14, "Session II" Monday July 24-Friday July 28, and "Session III" Monday July 31-Thursday August 3. All 3 sessions will run 9 am to 4 pm and the cost of Sessions I and II will be $295, while Session III costs $240.
Any Stony Brook employee will be entitled to a 10% discount. If anyone is interested please contact Dan Rickard at 632-4498 or by email daniel.rickard@stonybrook.edu. The application is also available online at www.goseawolves.org on the Men's Basketball page.
Submitted by: Daniel Rickard/Pres
2. Center/Italian Studies Concert-Alpine Folkloric Chorus from Trentino,Italy,July 2, 2 pm, SAC Auditorium, Free;Open to Public.
The Center for Italian Studies presents the Coro San Romedio-Anaunia, an Alpine Folkloric Chorus from the Trentino Region of Italy, in concert, Sunday, July 2, 2006, 2 p.m. at the University's Student Activity Center Auditorium. A rare opportunity to hear the unique and legendary, "Canti di Montagna" (Italian Songs of the Mountain).
All are invited. Free and open to the public. Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
3. University Cafe presents Sunday Evening Acoustic Concerts in July and August
The University Cafe Sunday Evening Acoustic Concert Series will feature British folk singer Pete Morton on July 9th at 7 P.M. and Lisa Moscatiello, vocalist/guitarist with Fred Lieder on cello, on August 13th at 7 P.M. James O'Malley will open for Lisa.
Tickets are $15.00 general public, with a $10.00 ticket for Stony Brook students, faculty and staff (with ID).
For information: 632-6027 or via e mail, gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
The Sunday Acoustic Series continues on Sunday afternoons at 2 P.M. with the following shows scheduled:
September 17th: co-bill of Diana Jones/Tim Grimm
October 8th: The Acoustic Strawbs
October 22nd: Lynn Miles
November 5th: Eric Andersen
November 12th: John Wesley Harding
December 3rd: co-bill of Antje Duvekot/Anais Mitchell
December 10th: Brooks Williams
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
4. Announcing The 11th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, July 20-29, 2006 For information, go to www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Film Pass $55; includes "An Evening with Alan Alda," Friday, July 28 at 7:30.
Guaranteed entry to all films, film panel and seminar.
Single movie tickets go on sale July 10. Parties and reception tickets sold separately.
Call (631) 632- ARTS or order online: www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com
http://www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
5. The Blue Pipa Trio Concert at Wang Center Saturday, July 8, 7:30 p.m.
Southern Chinese folkloric music meets contemporary Jazz. Featuring Min Xiao-Fen, pipa/vocals; the masterful Mark Helias on double bass; and the sensitive playing of acoustic guitarist Steve Salerno. "Min Xiao-Fen is a pipa player like no other. When she speaks the language of Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington or Miles Davis, the results are not ersatz but transformational. In her trio, Blue Pipa, with guitar and double bass, the lutelike pipa becomes a super-banjo. New York Times
Tickets: $15 general - $10 students & seniors - no charge, children under 12
Call (631) 689-1744 for reservations or e-mail Katherine Downs-Reuter at oberonarts@optonline.net.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Adobe Photoshop: - NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Professional artists, amateur photographers and Web novices should know the fundamentals of Photoshop,the most powerful image editing software on the market. Whether you want to learn how to prepare photographs for offset printing or just want to create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered will include the Photoshop work area, image basics,working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. We will be working in the Windows environment.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Wed., 6:30-9:30pm, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 2006.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher: - NCE 325.4 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
Creating basic Web pages is easy with Microsoft's page layout program. Learn about Publisher's "WYSIWYG" word processor-like tools, built-in HTML code generator, design considerations, page wizards, page enhancements, debugging and site publication.
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or equivalent experience.
Section B: Mon., 6:30-9:30 pm, July 10,17, 2006
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage: - NCE 325.5 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
Microsoft FrontPage is a quick, effective way to create and manage professional quality Internet sites without programming. It makes it easy for new users and professional Web developers to build and maintain well designed Web site in no time.
Section B: Mon., 6:30-9:30 pm, July 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
4. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers,accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory nformation. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section L: Mon., 9:30-12:30 pm, July 31;Aug.7,14,21,28,2006
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
5. Macromedia Dreamweaver MX: - NCE 328 - 6 sessions - Fee $319
Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and CSS. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, and how to manage workflow. Students will explore the cross-application functions, such as incorporating Fireworks graphics and Flash buttons. (No knowledge of Flash required.)
Required Text: Macromedia Dreamweaver MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by J. Tarin Towers, retail: $24.99. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section B: Wed., 6:00-9:00 pm, Aug.23,30;Sept.6,13,20,27,2006
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
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. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
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. Portal Greeting Cards reduced to $1 at HSC Bookstore
All greeting cards reduced to just $1. Formerly $2.25 to $3.95. Come in soon while supplies last. Holiday cards available , too! Matthews HSC Bookstore Level 2 Room 310 HSC 444-3685.
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA
2. Recycle your Laser Jet Toner Cartridges and Cell Phones
Did you know:
* That more than 85% of used printer cartridges are simply tossed in the trash?
* More than 90% of a laserjet cartridge consists of recyclable materials. Help us remove them from the waste stream by recycling.
Please contact Maria Maloney at 632-1287 to arrange for a pickup.
Thank you.
Brought to you by the Department of Recycling and Resource Management.
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
3. 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
4. Summer Camps at Stony Brook University 631-632-4550
Let us make your childs summer vacation a safe learning experience filled with fun! Call for a free brochure which includes registration information, rates and dates or visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp.
Seawolves Sport Camps
We offer a wide range of athletic sport camps for children between the ages 7 - 18: Baseball Camp, Tennis Camp, Softball Camp, Boys Lacrosse Camp, Girls Soccer Camp, Boys Soccer Camp, Boys Basketball Camp, Girls Basketball Camp, Volleyball Camp, and Cheerleading Camp.
Summer Camp
For children between the ages 5 - 12, co-ed, June 26th - August 18th, 2006. Offers three hours of athletics and three hours of academics each day, computers and swimming included daily.
Camp Academies
Camp Academies for children entering grades 4th- 11th specializing in one week programs in the following categories: Medical/Athletic; Chess; Chess/Medical; Art; Acting and Crafty Arts.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
5. Job Opportunity - Cashiers
Faculty Student Association at Stony Brook University seeks cashiers for P/T and F/T positions to work in the Jasmine Food Court located in the Wang Center. Required: Experience as a cashier or handling money in a retail environment, good verbal communication and customer service skills. Great working environment, starting salary and union benefits. Apply in person (Monday thru Friday, 10 am to 4 pm), Room 250 Stony Brook Union Building, or fax resume to 631-632-6573. AA/EEO
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
6. Auxiliary Doll House Raffle
The Auxiliary is holding a Doll House Raffle on June 27, 29, and 30 in the Vendor area of the Hospital by the Deli and Cafeteria on Level 5.
Stop by and take a chance. Good luck!
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC