Campus Announcements for the week of 11/17/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New York State Health Benefit Option Transfer Period
2. Research Foundation Employees - Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment Period
3. The Class Schedule For Spring 2004 Is Now Available On The Web! Class Schedules will NOT be distributed to students.
4. Stony Brook's NCAA Self-Study of SBU Athletics Program - Report Summary Now Available; and Town Hall Meetings Scheduled
5. New York State Teachers Retirement System (TRS) 2003-2004 Consultation Schedule
6. Direct Deposit
7. Research Foundation Employees - Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period
8. New York State - Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) / Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) For 2004
9. Research Foundation Employees - Optional Retirement Plan for 2004
10. Staff Volunteers Needed For December Graduation Ceremony
11. The Arts & Sciences Senate Meets on Monday, November 17th at 3:30 in the Javits Room of the Library
12. Summer Sessions Office New Location
13. Summer Sessions Course Preview
14. International Education Week
15. Career Women's Luncheon - December 4th, 12 Noon, Student Union Ballroom
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Great News
2. Thanksgiving Holiday
3. Flu Shots Available
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Relaxation VIDEO series "Taking Time Out for Ourselves (3 sessions)
2. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - Dealing with Difficult Patients
3. Lawson Requistion Training (HTNW27)-for Hospital Employees in the MILC-HSC, Level 2,- 11/20, 12/4, 12/17 (9-11am)
4. Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2003 Open House
5. HRS Training & Organizational Development offers a Certificate of Completion in Basic Project Management Skills
6. Communicating With Your Boss Workshop (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
7. Management Styles Workshop(HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
8. Coaching Your Staff, Giving Constructive Feedback (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
2. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, November 20th
3. HISB presents "Europe and the Gypsies" An Interdisciplinary Colloquium
4. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, November 20th
5. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, November 21, 2003
6. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series
7. "Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace" - How To Recognize and Prevent Drug Use in Your Place of Business
8. Harriman School Seminar: Wireless Strategy and Usage of Mobile Services, Gerrit Wolf, Wednesday, November 26, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall
9. Department of Physiology and Biophysics and the School of Medicine Symposium
10. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
11. HSC Open House- Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003
12. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
13. The Culture of Democracy in Tanzania
14. "Durable Inequalities: The View from the Shanty Town"
15. Join us for a Celebration in Honor of Dr. David Bynum on Monday, December 1
16. Chemistry This Week at Stony Brook
17. Doctoral Defenses this week
18. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
19. Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Certificate Program. Deadline for application is November 28th, 2003
20. Department of Asian And Asian American Studies Colloquium Series: Coincidence And Destiny, The Award-Winning Novelist, Monica Liu, Nov. 19Th
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook CARES for Our Community Agency Open House
2. Little Miracles Fashion Show - Fund Raiser for Pediatric Oncology
3. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
4. Stony Brook Cares Open House
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Film Screening: Blue Fire. Nov. 19Th, 7 P.M. The Wang Center Lecture Hall 1.
2. Dr. Steve (The Dirtmeister) Tomecek visits Stony Brook University November 21 10:00 am - 12:00 noon SAC Auditorium
3. Reading and Book-signing Event on Thursday, November 20 featuring three Faculty Authors
4. University Orchestra To Present Concert On Tuesday, November 18 - 8 P.M. Staller Center Main
Stage
5. Stony Brook Basketball Hits The Arena This Weekend!
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds And Flu Workshop
2. Osteoporosis: An Integrative Approach To Prevention And Management
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
2. Bipolar Research Study
3. Smoking and Gum Disease
4. 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. Stop The Flu Before It Gets You
3. Open a new Faculty Staff Debit Plan (formerly known as the FSA Plan)
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New York State Health Benefit Option Transfer Period
The STATE Health Benefit Option Transfer Period allows you to change your health insurance option for the new year. The 2003 transfer period began on November 1 and will end 30 days from the date that premium information is distributed. The Division of Employee Benefits in Albany will send premium information to your home address shortly. During the transfer period, we recommend that you evaluate your health care needs and read "Choices", mailed to you by the Division of Employee Benefits. To change your option, fill out form PS-404; if you select an HMO, you also need to fill out an HMO enrollment form. Any change you make will become effective on January 1, 2004. If you do not want to make a change, no action is required. If you have any questions or need a form, e-mail Deborah.Giacopelli@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
2. Research Foundation Employees - Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment Period
The Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment period for RF employees occurs during the month of November. If you choose to enroll during this time period, your enrollment begins January 1, 2004, and ends December 31, 2004. You may choose to enroll in either a Health Care Spending Account, for medical expenses not covered by insurance, or in a Dependent Care Spending Account, for dependent care expenses, or both. Pre-tax deductions are taken from your bi-weekly paycheck and deposited in whichever account you enroll in to pay for those expenses once incurred. Even if you are currently enrolled, you must re-enroll for each new tax year. If you would like to enroll, contact Cori Ribaudo at Cori.Ribaudo@stonybrook.edu or 632-6163.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
3. The Class Schedule For Spring 2004 Is Now Available On The Web! Class Schedules will NOT be distributed to students.
The Class Schedule for Spring 2004 is now available on the web. Class Schedules will NOT be distributed to students. You can access Spring 2004 Course Offerings via the Registrar's Home Page at www.stonybrook.edu/registrar. Click "Class Schedule" Course offering lists will be available in a PDF format or HTML format. Be sure to visit the "Enrollment Information" link. A Class Search can also be done via the Solar System at www.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem Login with your Stony Brook ID# and password. Click "Class Search" If you do not know your Stony Brook ID #, you can login as a "Guest"
http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar
Submitted by: Melissa Ruddy/Prov
4. Stony Brook's NCAA Self-Study of SBU Athletics Program - Report Summary Now Available; and Town Hall Meetings Scheduled
The Steering Committee for Stony Brook's first NCAA self-study of our athletics program invites you to review and comment on the summary of findings and recommendations contained in the four subcommittee draft reports. The four subcommittees have been examining these key areas: Academic Integrity; Fiscal Integrity; Governance and Rules Compliance; and Equity, Welfare, and Sportsmanship. The summary is available October 15 through November 21 at www.stonybrook.edu/ncaa. Comments can be submitted online through a form at that site. The summary is also available in alternate format upon request to George Meyer, Chair, NCAA Certification Self-Study Steering Committee at 2-6270.
Town Hall Meetings - The campus community is invited to attend two town hall meetings on November 19 to ask questions and express opinions regarding the draft summary: Campus Lifetime - SAC, Room 302; and/or 9:30 p.m., Mendelsohn Quad, O'Neill Lounge.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
5. New York State Teachers Retirement System (TRS) 2003-2004 Consultation Schedule
The New York State Teachers Retirement System (TRS) 2003-2004 Consultation Schedule is now available for members information. They have designated a number of individual sites at upstate locations, through which members can schedule in person consultations. For the downstate/Long Island area, they have designated a number of individual sites which will provide video consultations. For details on the site locations and how to schedule a consultation, visit the TRS web site at
http://www.nystrs.org
and click on "2003-2004 Consultations Schedule."
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
6. Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is a smart way to get paid. It is safe, convenient, and saves you time.
Sign up today! It's quick and easy.
Information is available online at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
, or visit the Human Resource Services office located at 390 Administration Building. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 to 5:00.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Luis De Onis/Admin
7. Research Foundation Employees - Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period
The Health Insurance Open Enrollment period for RF employees occurs during the month of November. This is the time that you can change insurance carriers and add or delete dependents. Changes submitted during Open Enrollment become effective January 1, 2004. If you would like to make a change, visit the HRS website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/benefits
to download an health insurance enrollment form. RF Central will be mailing a Benefits Bulletin to your home detailing the Open Enrollment period and other upcoming benefits changes.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
8. 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
9. 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
10. Staff Volunteers Needed For December Graduation Ceremony
Conferences & Special Events is looking for volunteers to assist at the December Graduation Ceremony that will take place on December 21, 2003. The University's ability to present a ceremony that is memorable and efficient is largely due to the time, energy, dedication and commitment of our volunteers. Once again we need your assistance. If you would like to participate, contact Peg Abbatiello at 632-6320 or email mabbatiello@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
11. The Arts & Sciences Senate Meets on Monday, November 17th at 3:30 in the Javits Room of the Library
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from October 20, 2003
III. Report of Arts & Sciences Senate President (J. Kuchner)
IV. Report of the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (J. Staros)
V. Report from the Committee on Academic Standing and Appeals (E. Mendieta)
VI. Report on Space and Equipment (P. Koch)
VII. Third presentation of proposed amendment to the A&S Constitution (J. Kuchner)-See below
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
12. Summer Sessions Office New Location
The Summer Sessions Office has relocated to the Registrar's office, Room 276 in the Administration Building. Our telephone numbers and campus zip code will remain the same. In person office hours are M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Telephone hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Linda Foster/Prov
13. Summer Sessions Course Preview
The Summer Sessions Course Preview for 2004 is now available on the Website at www.stonybrook.edu/summer.
Submitted by: Linda Foster/Prov
14. International Education Week
The Secretary of Education has announced that November 17th through 21st is International Education Week. The aim of this announcement is to encourage international education on campus. Please encourage all students in your area, undergraduate and graduate, to contact the Office of International Academic Programs at the Melville Library, 5th floor, room E5340, or our web site for more detailed information about study abroad or exchange programs.
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/Prov/studyabroad.nsf
Submitted by: Linda Prentiss/Prov
15. Career Women's Luncheon - December 4th, 12 Noon, Student Union Ballroom
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Women's Luncheon on Thursday, December 4, at 12:00 noon, in the Student Union Ballroom. We are honored to have Alistair Dove, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Marine Sciences Research Center, as our speaker. His talk will be about "Marine Diseases and the Changing Environment." If you love lobster, you will want to learn why the lobsters are dying. Do not miss this wonderful program. Please bring your payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before December 1 (checks may be made payable to Chartwells):
Judy Friedlander 2-6105; Alba Beltran 2-6024; Pat Miller 2-6010; Lucille Meci 2-8260; Betty Ahner 4-3423; Marie Barnouw 2-9248; Augusta Kuhn 2-7280.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, December 4.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Great News
The University Uospital Department of Laboratories, patient service center (satellite lab) has relocated to 3 Technology Dr. Suite 600. Our grand re-opening date will be Wednesday November 19,2003. Our hours of operation are Monday from 7am to 7pm and Tuesday-Friday from 8:30am to 5:oopm. For more information please call (631) 444-4033. We'd like thank all our clients and staff for their patience and understanding during our relocation.
Submitted by: Laura Fuoco/UHMC
2. Thanksgiving Holiday
Media Services will close at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 and reopen on Monday, December 1, 2003 in celebration of the Thanksgiving 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 season!
Submitted by: Beth Cohen/UHMC
3. Flu Shots Available
Student Activity Center Auditorium, Wednesday, November 19 - 1:00 - 3:00pm
- and -
HSC, Level 2, Rm. 456C (SHTM-OT LAB), Thursday, November 20 - 12:30 - 3:00pm
The Clinical Preventive Medicine Service of the Department of Preventive Medicine will be providing flu vaccination on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1:00 - 3:00pm in the Student Activity Center Auditorium and on Thursday, Nov. 20, 12:30 - 3:00pm at the HSC, level 2, rm. 456C (SHTM-OT LAB). No appointment is necessary.The shots are $25. Cost for students is $20. with a valid ID. Cash or checks only.
Submitted by: Janet Demoncada/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Relaxation VIDEO series "Taking Time Out for Ourselves (3 sessions)
Part 1 "Laughing Matters" 31 minute Video - Laugh with the experts on humor and stress: Dr. Robert Eliot, Dr. Steve Allen Jr., Loretta LaRoche and Charlie Chaplin.
Part II "Just Relax" 29 minute Video - 5 relaxation techniques help you melt away stress while you watch scenic vistas from the Catskill Mountains to the California Coast.
Part III "Short Circuiting Stress" 18 minute Video - Much of our stress is the result of faulty perception. But you can alter your perception and reduce stress. Narrated by author and cardiologist, Dr. Robert Eliot.
December 2,3,5, 2003, HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B, 11:30-12:30
To Register: Please contact the EAP at 632-6085. (Maximum: 15 registrants).
Please bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - Dealing with Difficult Patients
Date/Time: December 4, 2003, 9:00-12:00, HSC, Level 2, Classroom 154B
Health care workers are often called upon to maintain their professionalism while dealing with difficult, demanding or potentially violent patients. This workshop will address ways that employees can protect themselves using non-violent crisis intervention techniques while maintaining the safety and dignity of patients. Additionally, participants will learn ways to recognize potentially volatile situations and the need to have a safety plan.
To register: Contact Corporate Education & Training at 444-9805.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Lawson Requistion Training (HTNW27)-for Hospital Employees in the MILC-HSC, Level 2,- 11/20, 12/4, 12/17 (9-11am)
This workshop is designed to take you through the process of entering various types of procurement requistions in the Lawson system including: Entering, changing, and deleting; Stores & Vendor requisitions; Adding another page of items; Adding comments to a requisition, Checking for approvals; Finding a purchase order number for a requisition; Inquiring on requisitions, Inquiring on a budget; and Blanket Order releases. All Lawson users, must attend this course to obtain a user ID & password. To register for this program please contact Jean, in Corporate Education & Training at 4-9805 or use the following link to print a registration form and fax the form to 4-9806.
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu/sbuh/hr/index.cfm?id=1187
Submitted by: Jean Solheim/UHMC
4. Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2003 Open House
The second Admissions Open House will be held on Saturday, November 22 and will provide information to those interested in Engineering & Computer Science majors, Business majors, or majors offered through the Health Sciences Center. This event is to be held in the Student Activities Center beginning at 10:00 AM. For further information about Open House or to register for a program, please visit our website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/openhouse/
or contact our office at 632-6859.
Submitted by: Valerie Regan/Prov
5. HRS Training & Organizational Development offers a Certificate of Completion in Basic Project Management Skills
Learn the ABCs of project management: A) Project Initiation, B) Project Planning and C) Project Execution. Complete these three SkillSoft courses and earn a Certificate of Completion in Basic Project Management Skills from HRS Training & Organizational Development. For an overview of these courses, click on the link below and then on each of the three Project Management course links. To find out how to login to SkillSoft, contact Carol Londoiro, at 2-6182, or by email at carol.londoiro@stonybrook.edu
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRS.nsf/pages/Training_SkillSoft_BusinessSkillsCatalog#RANGE!A446
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
6. Communicating With Your Boss Workshop (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
Do you want to learn how to communicate more effectively with your "boss"?? In this workshop we will explore what your boss's communication style is, the types of methods of communication your boss prefers and the type of information that you need to keep your boss informed of.
DATE: Friday, November 21, TIME: 9:30-12:30
TO REGISTER: Contact Denise Gross @2-4501 or click on the link below
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
7. Management Styles Workshop(HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS!
Are you in a management position and looking to enhance your skills? You may choose to take all of the required courses and earn a certificate or select individual courses that you are interested in.
Our upcoming workshop--Management Styles will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2003. For more information on the management programs, visit our website link below.
DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2003, TIME: 9:30-12:30
TO REGISTER: Contact Denise Gross @2-4501 or click on the link below
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
8. Coaching Your Staff, Giving Constructive Feedback (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
Supervisors...during this session we will discuss setting performance expectations, monitoring progress toward meeting expectations, and giving constructive criticism.
DATE: Tuesday, November 25, 2003, TIME: 9:30-12:30
TO REGISTER: Contact Denise Gross @2-4501 or click on the link below
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
Dr. Dennis McGillicuddy from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), will present a seminar entitled, "Influence of Mesoscale Eddies on Biogeochemical Cycling in the Open Ocean" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19. The seminar will be held at the Marine Sciences Research Center on South Campus. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 2-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, November 20th
On Thursday, November 20th, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a seminar given by John Donoghue, PhD, of Brown University. Dr. Donoghue's talk: "How the Motor Cortex Controls the Hand: From Neural Ensembles to neural Prosthetics" will be held at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. Light refreshments will be served at 11:45.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
3. HISB presents "Europe and the Gypsies" An Interdisciplinary Colloquium
The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents "Europe and the Gypsies" An Interdisciplinary Colloquium
The speakers of this series have been invited to give their opinion of the portrayal of Gypsies in European culture, address issues related to Roma ethnic identity, as well as to assess Roma contributions to culture and music.
The next lecture will be November 19, 2003 4:30pm
Timothy Mitchell, Texas A&M "Ecstatic Identity Construction and the performance of Waste"
The next event will be December 3, 2003 4:30pm
Presentation of Tony Gatliff's film "Vengo". There will be an introduction before and a discussion after the film.
All presentations will be held at the Humanities Institute, E4340 Melville Library. For more information, Please call HISB at 631-632-7765, or go to our website: www.sunysb.edu/humanities/indexpagelinks/fall2003.htm
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities/indexpagelinks/fall2003.htm
Submitted by: Adrienne Unger/CAS
4. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, November 20th
On Thursday, November 20th, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar given by Dr. Konstantin Likharev, of the Department of Physics at Stony Brook University. Dr. Likharev's talk ""Prospects for Nanoelectronic Neuromorphic Networks" will be held at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
5. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, November 21, 2003
Dr. Paul Bowser from Cornell University, will present a seminar on "Retroviral Pathogens and Tumors in Coolwater Fish-walleye dermal sarcoma" at 12:30pm on November 21, 2003.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. For more information, please call 632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
6. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series
Micromechanics of Cell Membrane Stability and Leukocyte Adhesion
Richard Waugh, Ph.D., Professor & Chair of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester
Wednesday, November 19, 2003, HSC Level 2, Lecture Hall 2, 4:00 PM
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
7. "Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace" - How To Recognize and Prevent Drug Use in Your Place of Business
"Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace" a Free video presentation - will be shown on November 21, 2003 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, at The Small Business Development Center offices, room 109 Harriman Hall, on the campus of SUNY Stony Brook. The speakers are consutants to the New York State, Detroit and Los Angeles Police Departments now in a private consulting business. Call for info or to register - Leslie @ 631-632-9070
Submitted by: Ronni Rosen/CEAS
8. Harriman School Seminar: Wireless Strategy and Usage of Mobile Services, Gerrit Wolf, Wednesday, November 26, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall
Abstract: Mobile technology and service usage by U.S. students may differ from European and Asian students. U.S. students have grown up with the Internet on the desktop, while European and Asian students have led in usage of the mobile phone, which is now made the basis for mobile access to the Internet. We report an empirical assessment of mobile usage by U.S. students who use a variety of technological systems. Results support wireless strategy that considers personal versus organization user roles and free versus paid mobile services. Results also support the hypothesis that U.S. students are not phone centric in mobile usage but use fobs, PDAs, and laptops as well as phones to access the web. Choice of mobile technology and service depends on roles and costs.
Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS
9. Department of Physiology and Biophysics and the School of Medicine Symposium
"Symposium on Diabetic Complications: Focus on Nerves and Muscle", Wednesday, November 19, 2003, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
10. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"WHAT'S WRONG WITH ABSOLUTE INDIVIDUAL FITNESS? OR, WHY I AM THE BASTARD SON AND RIGHTFUL HEIR OF G. C. WILLIAMS' LEGACY"
Dr. David Sloan Wilson, Binghamtom University
Host: Dr. Michael Bell - mabell@life.bio.sunysb.edu
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
11. HSC Open House- Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003
Find out about Health Sciences Center academic programs on 11/22/03.
10am - 2pm, Information Fair. Student Activity Center (SAC) located in the center of the academic mall on westcampus.
Visit the HSC tables and speak with HSC school faculty and students from Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Cytotechnology, Dental Medicine, EMT/Paramedic (non credit program), Health Care Policy and Management, Health Science, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Respiratory Care and Social Welfare.
12:30 - 1:30 pm, SAC Auditorium. Health Sciences Center session- Preparing for the Health Professions.
Meet our students and faculty. Find out about the HSC programs and the application process. Students and faculty will provide insight and information about the HSC academic programs.
An opportunity in health care is waiting for you- don't miss out. Tell your friends and family - all are welcome.
Registration: call 631. 632.6859 or register online at
http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/studserv/openhouse/html
http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/studserv/openhouse/html
Submitted by: Margaret Cullinan/HSC
12. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Dr. Randal Kaufman from University of Michigan will be holding a seminar entitled "The Physiological Role of the Unfolded Protein Response" in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building at 4:00 pm. on Thursday Nov 20, 2003.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
13. The Culture of Democracy in Tanzania
International Academic Programs invites you to join us for a lecture by Katherine Snyder, "The Culture of Democracy in Tanzania" on Wednesday, November 19 at 12:40 PM, at the Melville Library, 5th floor, room E5340. Katherine Snyder, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Queens College (CUNY), will launch the first in a series of lectures related to countries where Stony Brook students are studying. This event is co-sponsored by the Africana Studies Department. For further information, call IAP at (631) 632-7030.
Submitted by: Linda Prentiss/Prov
14. "Durable Inequalities: The View from the Shanty Town"
JEANINE ANDERSON
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru and Latin American & Caribbean Studies' Rockefeller Fellow
Jeanine Anderson, an Anthropologist and Rockefeller Visiting Fellow, discusses her unique long-term ethnography of social and gender inequality in Lima, Peru.
Wednesday, NOVEMBER 19, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Room N320
Sponsored by LACS and Department of Sociology.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
15. Join us for a Celebration in Honor of Dr. David Bynum on Monday, December 1
Please join us for a special lecture on "Mentoring for Success: Helping Underrepresented Students Thrive in a Research Environment" on Monday, December 1 at 4 p.m. in the Student Activities Center Auditorium. The event is in honor of the accomplishments of Dr. David Bynum, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, who received the 2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring. The featured speaker is Michael F. Summers, Professor, University of Baltimore, and the recipient of the 2000 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring. Dr. David Ferguson, the 1997 Presidential Award recipient, and the John H. Marburger III, Presidential Science Advisor, will also be speaking. See the Year of Community: Mentoring for Success Web site for more information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/yocm/events.shtml
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
16. Chemistry This Week at Stony Brook
Kevin Plaxco, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara will deliver a colloquium Friday, 11/21/03 entitled "My protein folds faster than yours; an experimentalist's view of protein folding theory" in Room 412 of the Graduate Chemistry Building. The reception starts at 3:45 PM, followed by the colloquium at 4:00 PM. The host of the event is Prof. Dan Raleigh.
http://www.sunysb.edu/chemistry/seminars
Submitted by: Doreen Aveni/CAS
17. Doctoral Defenses this week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Yordanos Beyene/GST
18. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Dr. Randal Kaufman from University of Michigan will be holding a seminar entitled, "The Physiological Role of the Unfolded Protein Response" on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 in the Life Sciences Building, Room 038 at 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by Dr. William J. Lennarz
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
19. Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Certificate Program. Deadline for application is November 28th, 2003
The Center for Biotechnology invites all qualified candidates to apply for the Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry non-credit certificate program. This program is targeted toward life sciences graduate students and post docs seeking to transition into non-academic industry careers. This program will provide life scientists with a comprehensive understanding of the bioscience business environment to effectively enter the industry and/or government sector and to successfully contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurial aspects of industry. The deadline for application is November 28, 2003. Full and partial financial support is available to qualified candidates. Classes begin in Spring 2004. Complete details and application information can be found on
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/index.html
.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/index.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
20. Department of Asian And Asian American Studies Colloquium Series: Coincidence And Destiny, The Award-Winning Novelist, Monica Liu, Nov. 19Th
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies and the Charles B. Wang Center present a lecture by Monica Liu (12:45 p.m.-2 p.m.) and a free film screening of "Blue Fire" (7 p.m.-9 p.m.) on Wednesday, 11/19, at the Wang Center Lecture Hall 1. Free admission/ Open to public. Monica Liu is the author of The Man Who Understands Women Better than a Woman (1998), Learn to Live by Visiting New York (2000), the award-winning Sensational New York (2000), Put the World in a Suitcase (2001), Pennies for Peace (2002), etc. Her novel Blue Fire (2000), winner of the 10th Annual L.A. Writers Association Literary Award, was adapted into an English-language film by award-winning director, Chia-Hui Gao, featured at the 25th Asian American International Film Festival in 2002 and selected by Cinewomen NY for the Anthology Film Archives. For details, contact Eriko Sato (2-9477, esato@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/liu.shtml
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Has Tardive Dykinesia Been Eliminated?
William M. Glazer, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, President, Glazer Medical Solutions
Tuesday, November 18th, 2003, 11:00am, HSC L3, LH5
Supported by AstraZeneca
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook CARES for Our Community Agency Open House
Learn more about the SEFA Agencies that help our community and enter a drawing to win a holiday gift basket. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, November 19, 2003, 11:30am-2:00pm, Tech Park Cafeteria, 31 Research Way
Wednesday, November 19, 2003, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Student Activities Center Lobby
Thursday, November 20, 2003, 11:30am-2:00pm, Health Sciences Center Galleria, Level 3
Get Involved!
Volunteer opportunities are available at many local agencies. Sign-up sheets will be available at all open houses. Come and help us support our community during this holiday season!
Submitted by: Simminate Ennever/UHMC
2. Little Miracles Fashion Show - Fund Raiser for Pediatric Oncology
The Sunrise Fund is hosting it's second annual Fashion Show on November 20, 2003 to benfit the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology division at Stny Brook. The event will be held at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook beginning at 6:00 PM. Models in the Fashion Show will include our patients, staff and families. Tickets are only $50. For more information, please contact Meredith Spencer at 444-6949
http://www.sunrisefund.org
Submitted by: Meredith Spencer/UHMC
3. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
The SBU Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Currently, we have some cats caputured on campus that are friendly and available to good homes. Please contact Anne Moyer (anne.moyer@sunysb.edu) or 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
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
4. Stony Brook Cares Open House
Learn more about the SEFA/United Way agencies that help our community and enter a drawing to win a holiday gift basket. Sign up sheets will be posted for volunteer opportunities.
Wednesday, November 19: 11:30 - 2:00 Tech Park Cafeteria, 31 Research Way
12:00 - 2:30 Student Activities Center Lobby
Thursday, November 20:, 11:30 - 2:00 Health Sciences Center Galleria, Level 3
http://www.stonybrookcares.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Film Screening: Blue Fire. Nov. 19Th, 7 P.M. The Wang Center Lecture Hall 1.
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies and the Charles B. Wang Center present a lecture by Monica Liu (12:45 p.m.-2 p.m.) and a free film screening of "Blue Fire" (7 p.m.-9 p.m.) on Wednesday, 11/19, at the Wang Center Lecture Hall 1. Free admission/ Open to public. Monica Liu is the author of The Man Who Understands Women Better than a Woman (1998), Learn to Live by Visiting New York (2000), the award-winning Sensational New York (2000), Put the World in a Suitcase (2001), Pennies for Peace (2002), etc. Her novel Blue Fire (2000), winner of the 10th Annual L.A. Writers Association Literary Award, was adapted into an English-language film by award-winning director, Chia-Hui Gao, featured at the 25th Asian American International Film Festival in 2002 and selected by Cinewomen NY for the Anthology Film Archives. For details, contact Eriko Sato (2-9477, esato@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/liu.shtml
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
2. Dr. Steve (The Dirtmeister) Tomecek visits Stony Brook University November 21 10:00 am - 12:00 noon SAC Auditorium
November 21 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, SAC Auditorium
Science Plus Inc. "Radically Different Science" is proud to present Inventing a Better World! (based on the book "What A Great Idea!") A new interactive program by scientist and author Steve (The Dirtmeister) Tomecek. This high energy program takes a serious look at a dozen different inventions that helped change the course of history. Children in grades 4-6 learn about electricity, radio, machines, lasers, telescopes and computers.
For the past 20 years, Steve (The Dirtmeister) Tomecek has been spreading his unique brand of science. He has been a consultant for The Discovery Channel, Scholastic Inc., National Geographic Society, as well as host for WNYC's New York Kids radio show and writer of the Emmy Award Winning PBS TV Series Dr. Dad's Phantastic Physical Phenomena.
http://www.sunysb.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
3. Reading and Book-signing Event on Thursday, November 20 featuring three Faculty Authors
Date: Thursday, November 20 at 4pm; Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a reading and book-signing event featuring professors Evelyn Bromet, author of Toxic Turmoil;
Jessica Gurevitch, author of The Ecology of Plants;
and Lawrence Slobodkin, author of A Citizens Guide to Ecology.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
4. University Orchestra To Present Concert On Tuesday, November 18 - 8 P.M. Staller Center Main
Stage
University Orchestra To Present Concert On Tuesday, November 18 at Staller Center, Main Stage at 8 p.m.
Susan Deaver, Music Director & Conductor. Guest Artists are the SUNY HORN QUARTET in their solo debut with the University Orchestra - Renee Holland, Ginger Lai, Luiza Raab and Sharon Weyser, horns. Program will include Glazonov: March, Schumann: Konzertstucke for 4 Horns and Orchestra and Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5.
Ticket prices are $8 and $4 for Students and Seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the box office prior to the concert. For further information about the University Orchestra call the Department of Music at SUNY Stony Brook at (631) 632-7330 or visit the website.
http://www.sunysb/edu/music
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS
5. Stony Brook Basketball Hits The Arena This Weekend!
Men's basketball season opener hits the arena Friday, November 21st at 7 pm as they take on Dartmouth. Also to come, the Seawolves will battle Utah this Sunday, November 23rd and St.John's University Saturday, November 29th in the arena. Tickets are on sale now, call 632-WOLF and get yours today.
Check out women's basketball as it opens the season against St. Bonaventure Saturday, November 22nd at 2 pm in the arena and then on Tuesday, November 25th against Delaware at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now, call 632-WOLF and get yours today.
Submitted by: Malica Jibowu/GST
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds And Flu Workshop
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is conducting a one and one-half hour lecture on Thursday, December 11th between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. at their office located at 33 Research Way, East Setauket.
The lecture will focus on how to prevent colds and flu this winter and how to diminish their severity.
The use of vaccines and antiviral medications for the flu is discussed. Lifestyle practices, including nutrition, that promote health and shorten the duration of colds is also addressed.
With patients facing an overabundance of supplements and herbs marketed to treat and prevent colds and flu, the workshop offers research-based evaluations to assess safety and efficacy of the most common supplements and herbs.
The cost is $25.00 per person payable upon registration.
For further information and to register, please call 631.444.9815
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
2. Osteoporosis: An Integrative Approach To Prevention And Management
A series of three group visits concentrates on the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess their risk of fracture and to determine if the bone loss management is optimal. The group visits review osteoporosis in an integrative, holistic fashion with focus on measures that may be added to conventional treatment such as nutrition with whole foods, supplements, yoga and exercise to improve hip and spine bone density. Conventional monitoring techniques and medical interventions with hormone replacement therapy and drugs are thoroughly reviewed and discussed
The three-part series will be held at 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park on Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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
2. Bipolar Research Study
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook is seeking volunteers to participate in an important research study funded by a well-known pharmaceutical company to learn more about how a specific medicine may help children with Bipolar Disorder. Participants will be provided with a non-labled medicine or placebo and will be monitored throughout the 9 week study. Upon completion participants may be eligible to continue into an on-going medication study.Children may be eligible to participate if they are between 7-17 inclusive, diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and not on antidepressant medications. For more information please call Dr. RoseMary Citrola at 631-632-8828.
Submitted by: RoseMary Citrola,PhD/HSC
3. Smoking and Gum Disease
Are You a Smoker? Do you have Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
65 million people in the United States have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Smoking is the greatest risk factor for periodontal disease, an often silent disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory condition with no known cure.
We are conducting a study to determine whether a tetracycline drug can reduce specific markers of inflammation, which will make it easier to control and treat periodontal disease.
People enrolled in the study will receive: Payment of up to $300.00. Free Dental Cleaning, Free Study Drug
Please contact: Ruth Tenzler RN BSN CCRC @ ext 29452 (631-632-9452)to discuss whether or not you qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
4. 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. Stop The Flu Before It Gets You
Flu Shots are now available at the Student Health Service Brook University students and Stony Brook University staff members for a cost of $15.00 . For more information, or to get your flu shot please call the Student Health Service @ 632-6740
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/shs/
Submitted by: Robert Ansbach/OSA
3. Open a new Faculty Staff Debit Plan (formerly known as the FSA Plan)
If you open a new Faculty Staff Debit Plan from November 17 - December 19, you will receive 10 additional points FREE.
**Existing accounts do not qualify.
You must open a Faculty Staff Debit Plan with $50 to receive the additional points free. Sign up online at www.campusdining.org. For more information call the Meal Plan Office at 2-6517.
Details can be found at this link:
http://www.campusdining.org/flyers/Debit-Plan.jpg
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA