Campus Announcements for the week of 07/21/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. WEST CAMPUS/HSC State/Research Foundation B140W Tuition Waiver Program
2. Tape Tours of Library Available
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Dr. Gary Lewin, Speaker
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Stress Reduction Seminar
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. July 23 SAC Blood Drive
2. Habitat Car Wash
3. Golf Fund Raiser to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. 2003 Summer Girls Lacrosse Clinic Series
2. The Stony Brook Farmers Market is currently postponed
3. Taiko Drumming Workshop
4. 2003 Seawolves Football Season Tickets Now On Sale
5. Do You Dream of Dinners by Candlelight? Are You a True Romantic at Heart? Then Visit the Romance Novel Sale!
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPDž etc...)
1. Computer Training
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
2. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
3. Sarcopenia Study in those over 60 years of age
4. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
5. Diabetes And Periodontal (Gum) Disease
6. Tooth whitening research study
7. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
8. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
9. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
10. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, SBU Hospital
11. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20Years+ Volunteers
10. Miscellaneous
1. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
2. Doctoral Defenses' Announcement
3. Opening of School Volunteers
4. Job Opening - Bookkeeper
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. WEST CAMPUS/HSC State/Research Foundation B140W Tuition Waiver Program
This is a reminder to all full-time State and Research Foundation employees on West Campus and HSC that the B140W tuition waiver request form for the Fall, 2003 semester must be submitted to Benefits, Z=0751, no later than the close of business on FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2003 for consideration. Forms received after that date will be put on a waiting list. Please call Sandy White at 2-6167 or email alessandra.white@stonybrook.edu to request a form. Please note that the UUP Tuition Assistance Program is a separate funding program for UUP represented employees only and the request form for that program does not have to be submitted by the above date.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
2. Tape Tours of Library Available
Dont' have time to join a scheduled tour? Want to know where the book stacks or DVDs are? No problem! Take a self-guided tape tour of the Melville Library. Tapes are available at the Information Desk in the Central Reading Room, 1st floor of Melville Library. See you at the Library! Call 2-7110 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/opensessions.html
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Dr. Gary Lewin, Speaker
Dr. Gary Lewin, of the Mx-Delbruck-Centrum, in Germany, will be giving a Seminar entitled: ""Genomic Approaches to Study Sensory Neuron Mechanotransduction" for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, on Monday, July 28th, 2003 at 12:00 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Stress Reduction Seminar
The first in an upcoming series of "Preventing Health Risks" seminars conducted by the Clinical Service of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook University. This seminar will focus on the principals of stress reduction and address risk factors and the basics of stress physiology. Instruction will be given on preventive and stress reduction techniques. For registration information call 444-2167. Some insurance accepted.
Wednesday, July 30, 9:00am - 1:00pm, HSC
Submitted by: Janet Demoncada/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. July 23 SAC Blood Drive
If you were unable to donate blood at our June 24 and 25 Blood Drives, you have another chance! On Wednesday, July 23, there will be a Blood Drive in SAC Ballroom B from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. All donors, attempted donors, and volunteers at the Drive will receive their choice of a short-sleeve Stony Brook Blood Drive T-shirt OR a Loew's movie ticket. Please join us in this life-saving venture, because Long Island has a critically low blood supply this summer. Any questions or for more information on blood donation, please call Colleen at 2-6100.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Pres/blooddrive.nsf
Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres
2. Habitat Car Wash
Habitat Car Wash $5.00, Wednesday, August 6, 2003, 11:30am - 2:30pm, Center Drive, In front of the Student Union (driveway)
Win a free oil change, or gift certificate to Pep Boys. Prizes will be given out to the 20th & 30th car washed.
Rain Date: Thursday, August 7, 2003
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
3. Golf Fund Raiser to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
A golf outing to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity will be held at the Mill Pond Golf Course in Medford on Wednesday, October 8th. Tickets are $140.00 and will include the green fee, cart, range balls, lunch at the turn, BBQ dinner, prizes and a raffle. The event is open to faculty, staff, students, friends, and family. If you are interested please contact Donna at 632-9003 or dodiaz@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Chris Harrison/OSA
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. 2003 Summer Girls Lacrosse Clinic Series
The Seawolves Women's Lacrosse Team is offering 3 Girls Lacrosse Clinics this summer on July 1, July 29, August 13, 2003. SB faculty and staff will receive a $10.00 discount. The Seawolves Girls Lacrosse Clinics are designed specifically for girls and young women who want to take their game to the next level. Staffed by experienced coaches who are familiar with the women's game on the collegiate level, the clinics combine basic and advanced skill instruction, offensive and defensive strategies, and game experiences to help players put it all together. For more information or to receive a brochure, please contact Meghan McNamara at 631.632.4086 or via email at mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Meghan McNamara/CAS
2. The Stony Brook Farmers Market is currently postponed
Due to the illness of a key vendor and the rain destroying many of the farmer's crops, the Farmers Market is currently postponed. If you know of a farmer or vendor that would be interested in participating, please contact Godfrey Palaia at 2-1463.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
3. Taiko Drumming Workshop
Taiko Drumming Workshop With Stony Brook Ensemble, Thursday, July 24, 2003, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, SAC, Auditorium
Equipment Provided
For more information: Contact Janet Youngblood at jyoungblood@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
4. 2003 Seawolves Football Season Tickets Now On Sale
Season tickets for the 2003 Stony Brook Seawolves football season are now on sale. Stony Brook will look to extend its undefeated home winning streak inside Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium when it hosts the Siena Saints on Saturday, Sept. 13th at 6:00 p.m. The first 5,000 fans will receive a free Howl Towl. There will also be a post game fireworks display.
Season ticket packs start at just $25. The 2003 schedule can be seen and tickets can be purchased by clicking on the link below or by calling 632.WOLF.
http://goseawolves.ocsn.com/tickets/tickets-footbl.html
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
5. Do You Dream of Dinners by Candlelight? Are You a True Romantic at Heart? Then Visit the Romance Novel Sale!
The Melville Library's Book and Record sale, located on the 3rd floor of the Main Library, across from the Circulation/Reserve Desk is featuring paperback romance novels. Most are only .50 cents. Harlequin, Silhouette, Loveswept and more! Supply is replenished regularly, so check back often for the best selection!
Submitted by: Elissa Daub/Lib
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPDž etc...)
1. Computer Training
Advanced Microsoft Word: Module I, Section E: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm, June 26; July 10, 2003
Advanced Microsoft Word: Module II, Section E: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm, July 17, 24, 2003
Advanced Microsoft Word: Module III, Section E: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm, July 31; August 7, 2003
Advanced Microsoft Word: Module IV, Section E: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm August 14, 21, 2003
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT, Section C: W, 6:00-9:00 pm, July 23, 30; August 6, 13 and 20, 2003
For class information and registration go to SPD website at for questions call 632-7071
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/index.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
2. 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
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
3. 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
4. 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.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
5. Diabetes And Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Are you a Type 1 Insulin-Dependent Diabetic? Do you have Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
We are conducting a study to determine whether Periodontal Treatment can reduce specific markers of infection/inflammation that may make it more difficult for you and your physician to control diabetes. Study participants receive a free periodontal cleaning and payment up to $300.00. Please contact Ruth Tenzler RN BSN CCRC @ ext.29452 (631)632-9452 or Dr. Maria Ryan @ ext 29529 (631)632-9529 to see if you qualify for this study.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
6. Tooth whitening research study
Would you like to whiten your teeth? Are you 18 years or older?
If so, you might qualify to participate in a tooth whitening research study. Free dental exam and free tooth whitening, plus you will get up to $50 for participating in this study. Please call Stony Brook Dental School at (631)632-8740 for details.
Submitted by: Ling Xu/HSC
7. 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.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
8. 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, SUNY STONY BROOK for more information.
http://http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
9. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
If you had PREVIOUS PRETERM labor and you are PREGNANT NOW, 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 and leave your name and number where we can contact you.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
10. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, SBU 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.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
11. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20Years+ 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.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
10. Miscellaneous
1. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
The Oncology nurse from the Cancer Helpline will be available at the Health Resource Center located in the main entrance of the hospital on level 5, every Thursday from 1:00pm-2:00pm during the month of July. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information. For more information call the Cancer Helpline at 1800 862-2215.
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
2. Doctoral Defenses' Announcement
Please click on the URL below to see the Doctoral Defenses this week.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST
3. Opening of School Volunteers
We are inviting you to help the new students experience the joy of Stony Brook University and volunteer for the Opening of School Activities. Make a contribution, be part of a team and best of all make new friends. It's another way for you to stay involved with Stony Brook and keep the connection strong. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, access our online sign-up form (LINK BELOW).
http://www.studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/sites/surveys/volunteer/
Submitted by: Claude Ambroise/UST
4. Job Opening - Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper opening at FSA
High School diploma, minimum 2 years bookkeeping experience and familiarity with PC based accounting software and a minimum of 1 year payroll experience required, ADP/PC Payroll highly desirable. Strong Excel and customer service skills required. Duties include A/P, large payroll, monthly J/E & G/L account analysis. Excellent benefits and compensation $34K - $36K range. Send resume with cover letter to HR Manager by 7/27/2003, FSA, Stony Brook Union, suite 250, 11794 or fax to 631-632-6573. FSA is and Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Affirmative Action.
Submitted by: Marcela Sztainberg/FSA