Campus Announcements for the week of 12/29/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New York State - Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) / Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) For 2004
2. Research Foundation Employees - Optional Retirement Plan for 2004
3. Staples Business Advantage
4. SAC Post Office
5. Nominate a Special Student for the Alumni Association's Student Awards
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Holiday Closing
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Professional Development Series (Conducted by HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
2. Management Development Programs (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Adobe Illustrator NCE 322 - 12 sessions - Fee: $575
2. Paint Shop Pro 8 NCE 307 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
3. Microsoft Project 2002 NCE 304 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
4. Quicken 2000 NCE 315 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
5. Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6 NCE 309 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
6. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immediate Family Members
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
3. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
6. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
8. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
9. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
10. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The GCRC, University Hospital. Free IQ Score And MRI Scan
11. LIPITOR Efficacy in an Alternate Day Regimen (LEADR)
12. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
13. Autism Spectrum Disorder
14. Sarcopenia Study in those over 60 years of age
10. Miscellaneous
1. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
2. Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New York State - Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) / Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) For 2004
By contributing to a STATE SRA or TDA, you can save more for retirement in 2004 and save more on taxes. The maximum pretax contribution for 2004 will be $13,000 or 100 percent of salary, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or above can contribute an additional $3,000 in 2004. If you are currently enrolled in an SRA or TDA, your current contribution will automatically continue into 2004, unless you submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement form to stop or change your contribution. If you are enrolled and wish to continue your current contribution in 2004, no action is required. Employees enrolled through TIAA-CREF will be receiving additional details directly before month end. Employees enrolled through another carrier should follow up with that carrier. If you wish to enroll for the first time, please e-mail Alessandra.White@stonybrook.edu for an enrollment package.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
2. Research Foundation Employees - Optional Retirement Plan for 2004
As a participant in the RF Optional Retirement Plan, you can save more for retirement in 2004 and save more on taxes at the same time. The maximum pretax contribution for 2004 will be $13,000 or 100 percent of salary, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or above will be able to contribute an additional $3,000 in 2004 (for a maximum total annual amount of $16,000). If you are currently enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan, your contributions will automatically continue into 2004, unless you submit a new form to stop or change your contributions. If you are enrolled and wish to continue your current contribution in 2004, no action is required. If you wish to enroll for the first time or wish to make a change, please e-mail Cori.Ribaudo@stonybrook.edu or Skevy.Giannitsas@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
3. Staples Business Advantage
Please note the new features of our Office Supply contract with Staples.
*New Office Supply Contract with Staples goes into effect January 1, 2004.
*New 2004 custom catalog featuring all market basket items.
*Minimum order size $20.00.
*Instant two percent (2%) rebate on all orders over twenty dollars placed on StaplesLink.com.
*Lotus Notes ordering system for Staples will be eliminated as of 12/31/03.
*Preferred method of ordering for all funding sources is StaplesLink.com. To become a registered user of StaplesLink.com contact Mary Woodward at 2-9849 for State, RF and SBF funded orders. Contact Barbara Fjellmen at 4-4061 for Hospital funded orders. Contact Karen Springer at 4-8623 for LISVH funded orders.
*Stony Brook approved alternate program designed to achieve a cost savings for the University. Please note several items in the custom catalog are notated as approved alternates.
http://www.procurement.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
4. SAC Post Office
The SAC Post Office Window will be closed from December 24, 2003 through January 5, 2004.
Window Hours for the Inter-Session (January 6, 2004 - January 23, 2004) are as follows:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday Closed
Normal Window Hours (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ) will resume Monday January 26,2004.
Submitted by: Gail Catapano/Admin
5. Nominate a Special Student for the Alumni Association's Student Awards
Do you know a student who deserves some recognition? The Alumni Association is sponsoring eight awards to students who have excelled in different areas, including academics, leadership, and the improvement of community life. Recipients will receive a plaque honoring their accomplishments, as well as a cash award. Please help us spread the word! Applications can be obtained from the Alumni Office. Deadline for applications is February 6, 2004. For more information please call 632-6330.
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Holiday Closing
Media Services will close at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 and reopen on Monday, January 5, 2004 in celebration of the New Year Holiday. Please make allowances for this closure in your plans for Media pick-up, drop-off, deliveries and loans.
We wish you and your families a wonderful holiday!
Submitted by: Beth Cohen/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Professional Development Series (Conducted by HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
Do you want to enhance your professional communication skills? This 5-session program focuses on building professional relationships and gives employees skills in many critical areas: Listening, Taking on a New Assignment, Getting Your Point Across, Participating in Meetings, Keeping Your Boss Informed, Resolving Issues with Others, Being a Team Player.
Must attend all 5 sessions:
DATE: January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, TIME: 9:30-1:00
To Register: Contact Denise Gross @ 2-4501 or click on the link below
Class size is limited!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
2. Management Development Programs (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
If you are currently in a management position or above, we offer a full curriculum of courses for you. Register for one session or several programs to earn a certificate. Upcoming programs include:
Alignment--January 15, 2004
This session will cover mission statement, goals and objectives.
A Manager's Strategy in Planning and Conducting Meetings - February 20, 2004
This course focuses on how to plan and facilitate an efficient meeting as well as follow-through on action items.
The Insight Inventory - March 24, 2004
This is a self-assessment class that helps you obtain an understanding of your work style and personal style.
Mastering Performance Reviews - February 11, 2004
This program will bring you through the performance management process.
TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS: Contact Denise Gross @2-4501 or click on the link below.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Adobe Illustrator NCE 322 - 12 sessions - Fee: $575
Adobe Illustrator is the preferred program of designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators and business professionals around the world. Illustrator is considered to be the most powerful design tool for flexibility of drawing with pinpoint accuracy. Topics include: drawing and editing lines, curves and shapes, adding and deleting editing points, manipulating handles and curves and placing EPS, BMP, PCX and TIF formatted scans in your files. We will be working in the Windows environment. The required textbook addresses both Macintosh and Windows users. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Textbook is Illustrator 10 Classroom in a Book from Adobe Press.
Section A: Tu/Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan. 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29; Feb. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 2004
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. Paint Shop Pro 8 NCE 307 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
Learn how to use Paint Shop Pro to create and manipulate graphics for print or the Web. Use the tools to create graphics such as draw and fill. Liven up text by using text effects and using layers, as well as masks.
Required Text: How to Do Everything with Paint Shop Pro 8, Dave Huss, ISBN 0-07-219107-4, Retail US $24.99
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Sun, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 2004
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
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. Microsoft Project 2002 NCE 304 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
Learn how to use Microsoft's powerful Project Management program. Starting with the basics, learn to design project files and plans, enter project schedules and apply resources for tasks.
Required Text: Teach Yourself Microsoft Project 2000, Vickey L. Quinn, Retail US $19.99
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windowsor equivalent experience.
Section A: Mon, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 23; Mar. 1, 2004
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
4. Quicken 2000 NCE 315 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
Learn how to organize your finances on computer by using this widely used software to balance your checkbook, pay bills online and track investments; use features such as budgeting, reconciling, forecasting and saving money at tax time.
Required Text: Quicken 2000, The Official Guide, Maria Langer, Retail US $24.99
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 2004
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. Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6 NCE 309 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
This is an introduction to programming using Visual Basic. No prior programming experience or knowledge of programming required. This course provides the background knowledge on what programming is and guides you through the steps that professional programmers take when they're tackling a programming job from start to finish.
Required Text: Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6 (ISBN: 1902745000) by John Smiley, Retail US 29.99
Section A: Mon/Wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Jan. 26, 28; Feb. 2, 4, 9, 2004
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
6. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immediate Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, 2004 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the SAC Room 305, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. (Attendance at both sessions is required.)
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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 (NIH).
Participants will be compensated.
For further information call: Dr. Fred Friedberg (631) 632-8252
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
3. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bernice Sealy (631) 444-3740 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
Study: A Trial of Simvastatin (Zocor) to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Sponsored by: NIH through Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments. In addition, they would randomize to receive either Simvastatin or Placebo.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice J. Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumeister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
5. 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 Orthopaedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
If you are in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, you may be eligible for a research study that is looking at different ways to manage stress and cope during pregnancy.
Through this study you may learn relaxation techniques, coping skills and stress reduction techniques. These skills may be useful to you during and after your pregnancy.
There is no cost to you. If you are interested, Please call 631-444-6900 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. 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 upto $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
Volunteers needed for IMAGING STUDIES at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
The volunteer must be 20 years or older and in good health for participation.
Confidentiality maintained and transportation will be provided.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
Patients being treated with cholestrol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at 4-2017.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The GCRC, University Hospital. Free IQ Score And MRI Scan
The CODY Center is currently recruiting participants ages 6-18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, who are not on medication, to participate in a neuroimaging study.
The children in the study will participate in three sessions, over a time frame of about three to six months, each session lasting about 60 minutes. During the first session and the third session, pictures of the brain will be taken using a device called MRI. There are no contrast or radioactive agents, sedation or other injections required for the study. During the second session the children in the study will meet with a neuropsychologist who will interview them and ask them to perform specific tasks, in order to evaluate their language and thinking process.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Allen Azizian 631) 632-3074 aazizian@ic.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. LIPITOR Efficacy in an Alternate Day Regimen (LEADR)
Alternate Day Atorvastatin may be effective in reducing LDL Cholestrol and therefore may be more cost effective.
Call Dr Patty Kelly, DO at 444-2017 to participate.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
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 your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405
SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
13. Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Cody Center is recruiting individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate in a genetics study. Unaffected parents are also being asked to participate. We are particularity interested in enrolling individuals who have no significant family history of autism disorders and/or seem to have significant "delays in skills."
This study is collaboration between University Hospital's GCRC, The Cody Center and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
The purpose of the study is to look for evidence of chromosomal mutations/abnormalities using new investigative techniques that are more sensitive than have previously been available.
Participants will meet with study personnel to ensure that they meet diagnostic and study inclusion criteria and to obtain blood samples. Parents of participants would be asked for a blood sample as well.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Stephanie or Joyce @ 631 444-7712 Email: smusso@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Sarcopenia Study in those over 60 years of age
Are you over 60 years of age and in reasonably good health. Then maybe you would be interested in participating in a research study. Study participants receive payment up to $1600. For more information, please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
Submitted by: Bernice Sealy/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
All members of the SUNY community are welcome to enter, including students, faculty and staff from all departments on both sides of campus, and employees, staff, patients and families of patients of University Hospital.
Entries should be no longer than fifty lines, and prose no more than 2000 words. There is no limit to the number of entries any one person may submit. Submissions may NOT have been previously published in print or electronic format and must NOT be under consideration for publication anywhere else.
There will be two first prizes of $500 - one for best poetry and one for best prose entry.
Deadline: February 16, 2004
Contact: Catherine Belling 4-8029 or cbelling@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
2. Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
The Center for Biotechnology is accepting applications for Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program. Internships will be established within the local biotechnology industry. Students will spend their summers, at a company, learning laboratory techniques and contributing to specific research projects. Students interested in careers in the biotechnology industry would be optimal candidates for selection as trainees under this program. Applicants will be selected from students beginning their junior or senior year who are majoring in any biology or chemistry department. Students in other life sciences departments, with equivalent but not exact qualifications as outlined in the application guidelines, are encouraged to contact Angeline Judex to discuss candidate eligibility. Application forms and information can be found on the Center’s website www.biotech.sunysb.edu. Deadline for application is January 23, 2004. For additional application assistance, please contact Rosemary Gaynor at 631-632-8521 or at rgaynor@ms.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/ps/intern_ugrad.html#currint
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS