Campus Announcements for the week of 04/07/2003
Table of Contents
1. Authorization To Enter Into Contractual Agreements
2. American Express Business Travel Accident Insurance Update. Click on the URL below to view the current upgrade of benefits.
3. Long Term Care for Research Foundation Employees
4. SOS International Travel Assistance is available for Research Foundation Employees
5. NY STATE Employees - Reminder for Parents of Graduating Dependent Students
6. United University Professions General Membership Meeting
7. New Library policy for borrowing and email notification for Library notices
8. The University Senate Meets Today at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
9. Effective Interviewing Techniques Workshop (Presented by HRS, Recruitment & Employment Services)
10. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning (Lunch Provided) Road Rage - Sponsored by EAP and University Police
11. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, April 9, 2003
12. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Spring 2003 Colloquia/Workshop
13. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, April 9, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Sanal Mazvancheryl and Herbert F. Lewis
14. April 8, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Center for Italian Studies Lecture
15. The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents A Faculty Colloquium Lecture by Linda Martín Alcoff
16. National Medical Laboratory Week
17. Materials Science and Engineering Chairman's Distinguished Lecture Series, DNA Translocation through Protein Channels and Nanopores
18. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
19. Disability Group Studies Meeting
20. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, April 11, 2003
21. The Learning Communities Program presents "Doctors Without Borders" on Wednesday, April 9, Campus Lifetime, Javits 101
22. Radiology Research Grand Rounds
23. Parents as Problems Solvers: Juggling Work, School and Parenting
24. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
25. Instrumentation: Breaking through the Barriers of Nanoscale Research
26. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
27. 2003 Long Island Life Sciences Summit. Nurturing the Life Sciences Revolution- A Strategic Perspective.
28. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
29. Golf Tournament - Department of Campus Recreation
30. Stony Brook Child Care 10th Annual Cash Bonanza
31. Food Drive
32. Arts Festival Street Fair April 9 at the Student Activities Center Plaza from 12:45pm - 2:10pm
33. Three Faculty Author Reading & Book Signing April 10 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Javits Room, Melville Library
34. Publisher's Fair For Faculty & Instructors - Tuesday, April 8, 10 Am To 5 Pm In The Sac Ballroom B
35. Spring May Have Just Arrived, but Summer at Stony Brook Starts on June 2
36. Information Technology Networking Fundamentals (ITNF) Section J starts April 26, 2003
37. Lacrosse Info
38. Asian American Film Series: Situating Asian America
39. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 30 - August 22, 2003 632-4550
40. Career Women's Luncheon - April 10th, 12 Noon, Student Union Ballroom
41. What Is War: A Film Series
42. Summer Sessions Welcomes Visiting Students
43. World Tai-Chi and Chi-Kung Day
44. Computer Training - Electric Rain Swift 3D NCE331 - 4 sessions - Fee $300
45. Microsoft IT Training 2153 - Supporting a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
46. American Ballet Theatre Studio Company at Staller Center, Thursday, April 10, 8pm Tickets: $7 Call 632-ARTS
47. American Ballet Theatre - Classical Ballet Master Classes
48. Catch Our Rising Stars: a Celebration of Undergraduate Research & Creativity
49. Arts Festival on Campus April 3-12
50. A Reading by David Watts, Poet and Physician & Presentation of Awards to Winners of 2003 IMCS Writing Competition
51. Computer Training - Microsoft PowerPoint NCE318 - 5 sessions
52. Get on the Map for Alumni Weekend!
53. Dancing in America: Indian Classical Dance by Daisy Sahoo
54. Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
55. Clinical Trial for Osteoarthritis
56. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
57. Do you have stain on your teeth from food or drink? A study on a new toothpaste may help!
58. Black Women and Breast Cancer: An Interview Study
59. Acne Study
60. Doctoral Defenses this week
61. Traveler's Career Path Series
62. Summer Job Expo
63. HSC Job Fair May 1, 2003 from 3pm-6-pm HSC Galleria L-3
64. CELT workshop - Hidden Hurdles and Invisible Injuries: Working Class Students in Higher Education
65. Academic Advising Day -
1. Authorization To Enter Into Contractual Agreements
Campus departments are not authorized to enter into agreements with perspective vendors by signing formal or informal vendor contracts.
Individuals who enter into an agreement with a vendor to start providing goods or services on behalf of the University or whom intend to bind the University to financial commitments without prior authorization from the Procurement Office are in violation of State law and University policy. Individuals may be subject to the imposition of discipline and may be held personally liable for any indebtedness that is ultimately held to be owed to the contractor/vendor.
If you or your department plan to enter into a contractual agreement with a perspective vendor please have the appropriate department representative(s) review the contract for verification of technical terms and conditions and then forward the contract to the Procurement Office (attn: Kirstine Nogiewich) for review and final approval.
Submitted by: Alfred Di Venuto/Admin
2. American Express Business Travel Accident Insurance Update. Click on the URL below to view the current upgrade of benefits.
Effective March 1, 2003, the AMEX Corporate Card Business Travel Accident Insurance (BTAI) has been expanded to include 24 hour coverage for Cardmembers during their entire business trip(up to 30 days). If the fare has been charged prior to the trip, coverage is provided for from the Cardmember's home/office and then throughout the trip until they return to their home/office (whichever is first). If the fare is charged at the airport, terminal or station, coverage begins at the time the fare is charged to the card. In addition, nuclear, biological and chemical events will now be covered. Contact Rosalie Makarick in Travel at 2-6022 for further information.
http://www.procurement.stonybrook.edu/travel/
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
3. Long Term Care for Research Foundation Employees
We are pleased to announce that Group Long Term Care Insurance through CNA will be available for employees and their family members as an optional benefit. Open enrollment will take place during April with an effective date of June 1. CNA representatives will be holding on-site employee sessions and will be providing you with additional information. Seating is limited, please call to reserve your seat at 2-6163.
DATE: 4/16 SAC room 304 9am
DATE: 4/16 HSC level 2 room 160 1pm
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
4. SOS International Travel Assistance is available for Research Foundation Employees
The international travel assistance benefit is available to anyone traveling outside the home country on official Research Foundation of SUNY business. The spouse and dependent children are also covered when accompanying the person working on Foundation business. the full. The RF travel assistance benefit does not provide hospital or medical insurance. RF pays the full cost of the premium. Employees traveling abroad on official RF business should contact RF benefits at 2-6163 for futher information.
http://www.internationalsos.com
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
5. NY STATE Employees - Reminder for Parents of Graduating Dependent Students
Graduating dependent students ages 19-25 are entitled to continued health insurance coverage for up to 3 months, following the end of the month in which course requirements have been completed. Please contact the Benefits Office at 2-6165 for more information and forms.
For dependent students who leave school but do not graduate, coverage ends on the last day of the month in which the dependent last attended school. The dependent may choose either COBRA coverage or a direct-pay conversion contract. COBRA is not automatic, the dependent must send a written request for COBRA coverage to the COBRA Unit in Albany within 60 days of the date that coverage ends.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
6. United University Professions General Membership Meeting
UNITED UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONS General Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM in the Student Activities Center Ballroom B. All UUP members are urged to attend. Chapter officers will report and you will have an opportunity to vote on the 2003-2004 Chapter Budget. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED. Please RSVP to Corinne Burns, Chapter Assistant at (63)2-6570 or via e-mail at cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
7. New Library policy for borrowing and email notification for Library notices
Effective September 1, 2003, campus libraries will initiate a new overdue fines limit for borrowing library material. Individuals will be blocked from borrowing if they owe $15.00 or more for fees/fines on their account.
For more information regarding payment of bills, please go to the following URL:
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/circfine.htm
Students/staff are responsible for checking your campus e-mail account for all library notices: fines, bills, courtesy reminders, item available notices, overdues and recall notices. Thank you.
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/circfine.htm
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
8. The University Senate Meets Today at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of Minutes from March 3, 2003
II. Approval of tentative meeting agenda
III. President's report (S.S. Kenny)
IV. Provost's report (R. McGrath)
V. Presentation on NCAA self-study (G. Meyer)
VI. Vice President Reports on implementation of budget cuts
-R. McGrath
-F. Preston
-N. Edelman
-W. Simmons
VII. Resolution on tuition cuts (N. Goodman)
VIII. Proposed constitution for PEG Board (A. Savitt)
IX. Presentation on hidden disabilities (M. Perno)
X. Notification of Faculty Survey (R. Kelly)
XI. Presentation of written report from SUNY Faculty Senate meeting at Cornell.
XII. Old business
XIII. New business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
9. Effective Interviewing Techniques Workshop (Presented by HRS, Recruitment & Employment Services)
This program is designed for State and RF managers, search committees and those responsible for interviewing candidates. The program will include:
-Preparing for an interview
-Setting the tone for a successful interview
-Avoiding discrimination and illegal questioning
-Gathering appropriate, job related information from the candidate
-Closing the interview
-Documenting the interview
-How to write a Resume Screening document
-How to write your interview questions to get answers you need
-Legal and illegal interview questions
DATE: April 10, 2003 TIME: 9:00-1:00
TO REGISTER: Contact Denise Gross @ 2-4501 or click on the website below.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
10. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning (Lunch Provided) Road Rage - Sponsored by EAP and University Police
Wednesday, 4/16/03, 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., HSC, Seminar Room 2B
If you drive, you're probably aware that the road rage phenomenon is everywhere in America today, and is becoming more commonplace. This workshop will address symptoms and behaviors of aggressive driving in other drivers and us. A self-assessment will be available to examine your risk for road rage behavior. Learn some techniques that you can use to refresh and sharpen your driving skills. Practice some stress management behaviors to relax your mind and body. Stay calm and stay alive.
To Register: Download form from www.stonybrook.edu/hr (click on Training & Organizational Development). Then fax to: 632-6168; or call Denise Gross at 632-4501 for form. (Maximum: 15 registrants). Don't forget, lunch is provided, please bring your own beverage.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
11. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, April 9, 2003
Dr. Jim Coakley from the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, will present a seminar entitled "Haze, Clouds, and Man's Impact on Climate" at 11:30 a.m. on April 9. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
12. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Spring 2003 Colloquia/Workshop
Family Violence Colloquia/ Workshop Presents:
WorkShop -- April 4th - The fire starts at home: Treatment implication for juvenile fire setters and their families. Friday 8:30 to 12p.m.
Colloquia -- April 10th - Suffolk county SANE program: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Thursday 11:30 to 1p.m.
Both events will be held in Lecture Hall 6, Level 3.
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
13. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, April 9, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Sanal Mazvancheryl and Herbert F. Lewis
"A Model for Efficiency Analysis of Customer Satisfaction"
Current research in customer satisfaction has primarily focused on its antecedents and consequences at the individual and firm level. Such research does not help managers measure the efficiency of their customer satisfaction efforts but only its effectiveness. We use Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to examine the issue of efficiency. DEA is a linear programming based methodology used to measure relative efficiency of Decision Making Units (DMUs) in a given industry. We use a 3-Stage DEA model, which is an extension of the basic DEA approach, as it is consistent with customer satisfaction literature. We apply this model to 22 firms in the automobile industry. Preliminary results indicate that less than 20% of the firms in the automobile industry are efficient in creating customer satisfaction.
Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS
14. April 8, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Center for Italian Studies Lecture
Lecture by Professor Vincent Lombardi, Emeritus, NY Institute of Technology.
Topic: "Italians and Their Response to the Forces of Nationalism".
Frank Melville Memorial Library, 4th floor, North Wing, Room N4072.
All are invited. Call 632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
15. The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents A Faculty Colloquium Lecture by Linda Martín Alcoff
Title: Toward a Political Epistemology: Horkheimer, Habermas, and Foucault on the Politics of Knowledge
Where: The Humanities Institute, E4340 Melville Library When: Thursday, April 10, 2003, at 4:30pm
Alcoff's presentation will trace these thinkers' view of the interrelationship between political forces and knowledge formations, toward developing a political epistemology that would be analogous to political economy, that would do to, and for, epistemology what political economy did to, and for, economics.
Linda Martín Alcoff is Visiting Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies at SUNY Stony Brook and Professor of Philosophy, Political Science, and Women's Studies at Syracuse University. She has written over thirty articles on topics concerning Foucault, sexual violence, the politics of knowledge, and gender and race identity. She is currently co-editing with Eva Kittay the Blackwell Guide to Feminist Philosophy, and is also editing the first series of course books in feminist philosophy from Routledge.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities/
Submitted by: Jason Hanley/GST
16. National Medical Laboratory Week
2003 Theme is Laboratory Professionals: Exceptional People - Exceptional Work. The SBUH Department of Laboratories will host an exhibit on Wednesday, April 23 on Level 5 near the cafeteria. Come visit and discover some of the wonders in laboratory testing.
Submitted by: Michele Gilleeny-Blabac/UHMC
17. Materials Science and Engineering Chairman's Distinguished Lecture Series, DNA Translocation through Protein Channels and Nanopores
April 9, 2003, 1:30 PM, Engineering Building Room 301
Dr. Murugappan Muthukumar received his PhD from the University of Chicago in 1979. He started his academic career at Illinois Institute of Technology and then moved on to his current position at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is the recipient of the Ford High Polymer Physics Prize; is currently the Adjunct Associate Editor (Soft Matter Physics) of Physical Review Letters; and is a Fellow of the American Physics Society.
Submitted by: Henry White/CEAS
18. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Dept. of Biochemisry & Cell Biology Seminar
Dr. Gregory Prelich, hosted by Dr. Peter Gergen, from Albert Einstein College of Medicine will be holding a seminar entitled "Regulation of the RNA Polymerase II General Transcription Machinery: Lessons From Yeast" on Thursday, April 10, 2003 in the Life Sciences Building, Room 038 at 4:00 p.m.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at (631) 632-8550.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
19. Disability Group Studies Meeting
Disability Studies Group - Next Meeting
The next Disability Studies Group Meeting will be a brown bag lunch on Monday, April 7, 2003, 11:30-1:00 and will be held in the School of Health Technology and Management large conference room, HSC, L-2, Room 408.
The topic will be "Culture and Disability" by Pam Block; there are no required readings for this presentation.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Block at pblock@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
20. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, April 11, 2003
Dr. Robert Cess from Stony Brook University, will present a seminar on "Cloud-climate feedback: what we have learned during the past quarter of a century" at 12:30pm on April 11, 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
21. The Learning Communities Program presents "Doctors Without Borders" on Wednesday, April 9, Campus Lifetime, Javits 101
The Learning Communities Program is pleased to present "Doctors Without Borders" on Wednesday, April 9, in Javits 101 during Campus Lifetime (12:40-2:00 pm). Mr. Patrice Page, a humanitarian lawyer from Doctors Without Borders, will discuss the programs and mission of this Nobel Peace prize winning healthcare and human rights organization. All Stony Brook students, faculty, and staff are cordially invited to attend.
Submitted by: David Maynard/CAS
22. Radiology Research Grand Rounds
MRI-Based Flow Imaging: New Insights into the Dynamics of Intracranial Flow
Mark Wagshul, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, SUNY Stony Brook
Date: Thursday, April 10. Time: 5:00 pm Place: Atkins Learning Center, 4th floor HSC
For more information, contact the Radiology department at 4-7901.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
23. Parents as Problems Solvers: Juggling Work, School and Parenting
Child & Families Studies & Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. are presenting an informal discussion by the Employee Assistance Program staff as part of the Parents as Problem Solvers Series.
Can I really handle it all? How can I make time for things that are important? Can I take time to care for a sick child? Am I stressed? Is my productivity suffering? If you answer, yes, to any of the above questions, please join us for an informal discussion. We will be sharing information andtechniques on using your time and energy to your advantage, so you can be at your best for yourself, your family and your work.
Date: April 9, 2003 Time: 12:40-2:00 PM Location: Stony Brook Child Care Center (across from South P-Lot) For reservations, please call SBCCSI: 632-6930. For more information or disability accommodations, call Dr.Kuchner,632-7695
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
24. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY PROCESSES IN THE POLLUTION AND RESTORATION OF AN ESTUARINE ECOSYSTEM"
Dr. Jeffrey Levinton, Department of Ecology and Evolution, SUNY at Stony Brook
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
25. Instrumentation: Breaking through the Barriers of Nanoscale Research
Jay Lindquist (Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Strategic Planning) and Steven Berger (Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer)- FEI Company
Join us for the Global (Europe, Asia, North America) Customer Webcast on April 8, 2003 from 11:30am to 12:30pm in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering Building Room 231
During the Webcast, FEI senior management will discuss their new product plans (advanced electron and ion beam columns and systems) for 2003.
Submitted by: Henry White/CEAS
26. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
The Department of Neurobiology & Behavior Thursday Seminar series continues for Spring 2003. Dr. Jeffrey C. Magee, from the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy at Louisiana State University Medical Center will be our speaker. His topic will be "Regulation of local dendritic spiking in CA1 neurons."
Date: Thursday 4/10/03 Time: 12:00PM Place: Life Sciences Building, Room 038
Submitted by: Carol Brady/CAS
27. 2003 Long Island Life Sciences Summit. Nurturing the Life Sciences Revolution- A Strategic Perspective.
The Center for Biotechnology along with the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative invite you to attend the 2003 Long Island Life Sciences Summit. May 8th, 2003. 7:30 -5pm. Hilton Huntington Hotel. It is the premier industry event for the life sciences community. It will bring small, emerging and established life science companies, along with leaders from the academic community, industry suppliers, venture capitalists, economic development professionals and professional service providers together to focus on issues of strategic importance to their continued growth and success in the region. The 2003 Summit is an invaluable opportunity for the Long Island life sciences community to interact in a dynamic forum to help develop and implement an agenda focused on creating a nurturing business environment for local companies to thrive. Space is Limited!! Register today by calling Kimberly Alden at 632-1991 or e-mailing kalden@lilsi.org
http://www.lilsi.org/summit/life-sci-summit.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
28. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
The USB Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Currently, we have a small number of young 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).
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
29. Golf Tournament - Department of Campus Recreation
The Department of Campus Recreation will be holding its' Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 2nd @ 11:00am at the Heatherwood Golf Club in Centereach. The tournament format is best ball, with team low gross, longest drive and closest to pin awards given out. This tournament is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University. Each foursome will be allowed one guest player who is not affiliated with the university. Cost, which includes green fees and lunch, is $45.00 per person for faculty/staff/alumni/guest and $36.00 per person for undergraduate students. For more information, please contact the Department of Campus Recreation at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
30. Stony Brook Child Care 10th Annual Cash Bonanza
Win $15,000. The 10th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza is being held Thursday, April 24th, 2003 at the SAC. Call Stony Brook Child Care at 2-6930 for ticket information. $50 a ticket admits 2 and you can buy your own or split the cost with co-workers, friends or family. Odds of winning are 1 in 40.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
31. Food Drive
A food drive for the Plum Island striking worker's is being sponsored by the CSEA Region 1 Women's Committee. You can help your striking brothers and sisters by donating non-perishable canned goods. A drop off box is located outside of the CSEA office on level 5 of the Health Science Center or, you can contact Maryann Phelps at 4-8356 for more information.
Submitted by: Maryann Phelps/HSC
32. Arts Festival Street Fair April 9 at the Student Activities Center Plaza from 12:45pm - 2:10pm
The Arts Festival Street Fair on April 9 SAC Plaza from 12:45pm - 2:10pm will have plenty of art bargain books, discounted art supplies and merchandise, pottery, arts & crafts, lots of clubs to join!!!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
33. Three Faculty Author Reading & Book Signing April 10 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Javits Room, Melville Library
Arthur F. Menton, Adjunct Professor at the Harriman School for Management & Policy will read from his book entitled, "The Book of Destiny."
Sima Devorah Schloss, Recreational Therapist at the Long Island State Veterans Home and author of "Starting Over: Using the Torah and the Twelve Steps to Find Happiness" will read from her latest book entitled, "Taking Care of Mom, Taking Care of Me: How to Cope With A Relative's Illness."
Jerry J. Pollock, Professor of Oral Biology & Pathology in the School of Dental Medicine will read from his book entitled, "Divinely Inspired . . . Spiritual Awakening of the Soul."
Sponsored by the Melville Library & University Bookstore
http://www.stonybrook.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
34. Publisher's Fair For Faculty & Instructors - Tuesday, April 8, 10 Am To 5 Pm In The Sac Ballroom B
Enjoy refreshments or a light lunch while browsing through books from various publishers at the University Bookstore's 1st Annual Publisher's Fair.
The following publishers will be here to answer your questions: Pearson, Prentice Hall, Allyn & Bacon, Addison-Wesley,Thompson, Harcourt, Wadsworth, McGraw-Hill, Wiley, Houghton Mifflin, Von Holtzbrink Publishing, and Campus Course Paks.
The Bookstore will be available to take your textbook requisitions.
Don?t forget to enter the Raffle for your chance to win a DVD Player, $50 Faculty/Staff Meal Plan, and other great prizes!
http://stonybrook.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Donna Klingel/FSA
35. Spring May Have Just Arrived, but Summer at Stony Brook Starts on June 2
June 2 is when Summer Session I classes begin. Enrollment in Summer Sessions is open to visiting summer students as well as to current Stony Brook students. More than 300 undergraduate classes are scheduled this summer, with classes scheduled both during the day and at night. Visit the Summer Sessions Website (www.stonybrook.edu/summer) for details about classes, registration procedures, and the visiting undergraduate student application.
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
36. Information Technology Networking Fundamentals (ITNF) Section J starts April 26, 2003
Students learn about PC hardware and system maintenance procedures. Configuration settings upgrading systems, installing printers and monitors, removing and replacing components, and troubleshooting are covered. Students will also learn installation procedures; deal with legacy systems; manage peripheral devices. In hands-on exercises, students install Windows operating systems, use the FDISK utility, perform backups, manage system files, configure networks, configure Internet access, and troubleshoot operating system errors. Will include Introduction to computer networking from local-area network to wide-area network technology.
Course length, 105 hours, Certification achieved at the conclusion of passing exams: A+ Computer Technician, Net+ Network Technician.
Fee: $3195.00 - 10% discount University employees and students. To register contact Marlene Brennan, Computer Technologies and Specialized Programs at 631-632-7068.
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
37. Lacrosse Info
Seawolves men's lacrosse team will host a boy's clinic for ages 5-13 on Saturday, April 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. Cost is $5 and includes a ticket to the game and a free Bobblehead Doll. Call 632.9556 to register for the clinic.
The women's lacrosse team will be hosting a lacrosse clinic for girls in grades 1 - 8. The clinic will be held in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on April 12 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Cost is $10 and includes a Seawolves Lacrosse T-Shirt and admission to the women's lacrosse team's game against Binghamton at 3:30 pm. Contact Meghan McNamara (mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) for a registration form.
The men's lacrosse team will battle America East rival Albany Great Danes on Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
The first 1,000 fans will receive a free Seawolves Bobblehead, courtesy of Fleet Bank.
For tickets, please call 632.WOLF or purchase them on-line
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
38. Asian American Film Series: Situating Asian America
The Frank Melville, Jr. Memorial Library presents, in collaboration with the Charles B. Wang Center, a month-long film series celebrated Asian Heritage Month, from March 27 to May 1, 2003.
Program includes: Thursday, March 27: The Color of Honor/Special Guest: Director Loni Ding
Wednesday, April 2: Margaret Cho's I'm the One That I Want
Thursday, April 3: From Hollywood to Hanoi
Wednesday, April 9: Memories of a Forgotten War/Special Guest: Co-director Sari Lluch Dalena
Thursday, April 10: First Person Plural/Special Guest: Karina Kim
Wednesday, April 23: Miss India Georgia, Turbans/Special Guest: S. Sridhar
Thursday, April 24: My America (. . . or Honk If You Love Buddha)
Tuesday, April 29: Sa-I-Gu, Another America
Wednesday, April 30: Kelly Loves Tony
Thursday, May 1: Bruce Lee's Game of Death/Special Guest: Robert Chi
All begin at 7 pm at the Wang Center Theater. Seating is limited. Contact Janet Clarke for more information: 2-1217
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/film/
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
39. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 30 - August 22, 2003 632-4550
Stony Brook is pleased to present its fourth year of our fun-filled, action packed, computer savvy Summer Camp. The Camp combines a unique twist of educational activities and athletics for children between the ages of 5 -12. Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. A 10 % Discount on Tuition is given to all Stony Brook Staff Members.
All Open Houses are on Saturdays in the Sports Complex from 9AM to 12PM April 12, 2003, May 10, 2003
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
40. Career Women's Luncheon - April 10th, 12 Noon, Student Union Ballroom
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Women's Luncheon. We are honored to have Dr. Thomas J. Ianniello, from North Isle Chiropractic, talk to you regarding "Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss." He will give the audience a complete understanding of the cause of weight gain and loss, and the natural activities to help you look and feel your best. You will learn why fat doesn't make you fat, why losing weight may not be healthy if you are suffering from malnutrition, and what hormone is out of control in your bodies. You will not want to miss this program.
Please bring payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before April 4th (make checks payable to Chartwells):
Judy Friedlander 2-6105; Alba Beltran 2-4151; Pat Miller 2-6010; Lucille Meci 2-8260; Betty Ahner 4-3423; Marie Barnouw 2-9248; Augusta Kuhn 2-7280
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
41. What Is War: A Film Series
The Department of Comparative Studies, SUNY, Stony Brook, invites you to participate in a film series about war. Eleven films will be screened beginning on March 28 and ending on April 25. The screenings will be followed by group discussions facilitated by students and professors. Join us in this effort to understand war, its reasons and consequences.
You will find detailed schedule and brief film summaries at the following link:
http://www.sunysb.edu/complit/complit.htm
Submitted by: Mary Moran-Luba/CAS
42. Summer Sessions Welcomes Visiting Students
Stony Brook's Summer Sessions classes are open to visiting students from other colleges and universities. In addition current high school juniors who have grade point averages of 85 or higher may enroll in one freshman-level course in Session II (July 14 - Aug. 22). For details about Summer Sessions classes, tuition and fees, how to enroll, and summer student activities and services, visit the Summer Sessions Web site (www.stonybrook.edu/summer). Or stop by the Summer Sessions table at the Academic Advising Fair on the mall on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
43. World Tai-Chi and Chi-Kung Day
When: Saturday, April 12, 2003, 11am-1pm Where: Ward Melville High School, Front Lawn
Please join Sifu Chang as he offers the opportunity for you to engage in the experience of Tai-Chi and the Lion Dance. This is a free event sponsored by SUNY SB Graduate Organization,The Town of Brookhaven, and Ward Melville High School Asian Club. Sifu will continue to offer these free sessions every Saturday thereafter from 11am-12pm, until August 2nd. This is a unique opportunity, don't miss it!
Please register for this event at
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu/Tai-Chi
http://www.celt
. sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Nora Ruth/CAS
44. Computer Training - Electric Rain Swift 3D NCE331 - 4 sessions - Fee $300
Electric Rain Swift 3D is the most versatile tool for creating web-ready 3D animations for use with Macromedia Flash. Through the combination of an easy-to-use interface, the industry standard vector exporter and a full ray tracing rendering engine, Swift 3D quickly creates high-quality 3D animations. This course will cover the fundamentals of 3D animation and simple 3D design. Students will explore the cross-application functions between Adobe Illustrator, Swift 3D and Macromedia Flash.
Required text - Foundation Swift 3D, retail: $29. May be purchased at www.swift3d.com
Section A: Sat, 9:00-12:00 pm, May 31; June 7, 14, and 21, 2003
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
45. Microsoft IT Training 2153 - Supporting a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
This course is for support professionals who are new to Microsoft Windows 2000 and will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing and supporting a network infrastructure that uses the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server products. It also provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills required for course 2154, Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services.
Start Date: April 28, 2003 Time: 6:00 to 10:00PM Course length: 35 hours. Course helps to prepare for Microsoft exam: 70-216
Fee: $1799 10% discount University employees and students
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7068
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
46. American Ballet Theatre Studio Company at Staller Center, Thursday, April 10, 8pm Tickets: $7 Call 632-ARTS
Twelve young dancers from around the world preparing to enter the American Ballet Theatre Company perform. Call (631) 632-ARTS (2787) for tickets or go online stallercenter.com. Funded in part by a grant sponsored by New York State Senator James J. Lack in support of the Shirley Strum Kenny Arts Festival.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
47. American Ballet Theatre - Classical Ballet Master Classes
American Ballet Theatre in conjunction with the Department of Theatre Arts and the Staller Center for the Arts presents classical ballet Master Classes. All SUNY Stony Brook students and community dancers (age 13 and up) who are at the intermediate-advanced level of ballet training are invited. Please bring your pointe shoes. Dancers participating on Apr. 7,8,9 and/or 10 will be admitted FREE to the performance of the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company at Staller Center Main Stage Theatre, April 10, 8:00 p.m.
When: Apr. 7, 9, 14 - 12-2 pm Intermediate
Apr. 8, 10, 15 - 4-6 pm Advanced
Where: Nassau Hal Dance Studio, South Campus
Space is limited. Reservations required. Contact: Alison Russell at 929-8431, weekdays after 4 pm or email: alirussell@peconic.net
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
48. Catch Our Rising Stars: a Celebration of Undergraduate Research & Creativity
URECA celebrates student creativity & research on Wednesday, APRIL 9th. Join us in recognizing the accomplishments of undergraduates working with faculty in all disciplines. Listen to talks, watch demonstrations, and enjoy art exhibits and musical performances. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Research posters/exhibits, SAC Ballroom A, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Musical Performances, Staller Center Recital Hall, 12:40pm
English, History and Psychology Conferences, SAC Third Floor
Art Exhibits, on display APRIL 2-11, SAC Gallery(Tues-Fri.,11am-5pm)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ureca/celebration.htm
Submitted by: Karen Kernan/CAS
49. Arts Festival on Campus April 3-12
Be sure to attend the Live and In Person presentation by Eric Rock of Hit Show Clubs and Broadway Cares on April 7th at 4:30 pm in Greeley College Lounge,(Roosevelt Quad). Eric will talk about "Lingo, Legends, and Lore" of Broadway.
The Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival will continue all week with many events including a Street Fair during campus lifetime on Wed. April 9 and a talent show the same Wed. evening in the SAC auditorium at 8:00pm with prizes and free T-shirts. For a complete schedule of events see our website at
http://stonybrook.edu/artsfest
.
http://stonybrook.edu/artsfest
Submitted by: Constance Koppelman/CAS
50. A Reading by David Watts, Poet and Physician & Presentation of Awards to Winners of 2003 IMCS Writing Competition
David Watts, judge of this year's writing contest, is a poet whose early training was as a musician, then as a doctor. He practices medicine and teaches at the University of California at San Francisco. His books of poetry include Taking the History, Making, and Slow Waking at Jenner-by-the-Sea. He is a regular commentator on National Public Radio's All Things Considered and holds a number of national media awards.
Submitted by: Heidi Campani/UHMC
51. Computer Training - Microsoft PowerPoint NCE318 - 5 sessions
Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint
A must for sales professionals, trainers, teachers and business presenters, this course demonstrates how to create and combine text and graphics for professional-looking business presentations. Learn to create your own slide presentation in a minimum amount of time.
April 22, 29; May 6,13,20, 2003 Time 9am to 12pm.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Fee: $225 - 10% discount University employees and students
To register go to SPD website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
52. Get on the Map for Alumni Weekend!
A self-guided tour map of campus is going to be created which will highlight interesting spots for alumni to visit. Give your school or department some recognition and exposure by getting on the map! We are proud of our University and want to get alumni as excited as we are. Don't miss this opportunity to show them some of the great things happening on campus in your area. Alumni Weekend will take place Friday, June 6, through Sunday June 8. Campus tours will take place on Saturday, June 7, between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
53. Dancing in America: Indian Classical Dance by Daisy Sahoo
Wednesday, April 9, 12:45 pm, Charles B. Wang Center Chapel
Classically trained dancer Daisy Sahoo performs pieces of arresting beauty and grace which portray deep emotion and skilled rhythm from the tradition of Orissa in Northeastern India. Followed by a discussion of what it means to perform Indian dance in America today.
In collaboration with the Center for India Studies
Refreshments will be served. For more information sunita.mukhi@stonybrook.edu
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Admin
54. 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
55. Clinical Trial for Osteoarthritis
Are you over the age of 45 and suffer from Osteoarthritis of the Hip and/or knee? Then maybe you would be interested in participating in a clinical trial. For more information call Maureen at 4-9034.
Submitted by: Maureen Hurst/UHMC
56. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
Volunteers are needed to participate in an MRI study to investigate new methods for imaging flow patterns of blood and cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spine. The goal of the study is understanding flow patterns in healthy individuals in order to compare these results with the abnormal flow patterns seen in individuals with diseases such as hydrocephalus and spinal cysts. For the current phase of studies, we are seeking healthy individuals with no previous history of head or spinal trauma, arachnoid or spinal cysts, hydrocephalus, brain tumors or any contraindication for an MRI exam.
The study will involve 1 hour of your time and be completely non-invasive. No injections will be given. There will be no monetary compensation for this study.
If interested, please contact Mark Wagshul, PhD at 4-9563, or mwagshul@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
57. Do you have stain on your teeth from food or drink? A study on a new toothpaste may help!
DO YOUR TEETH HAVE STAIN ON THEM? WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN $250.00?
The Oral Biology and Pathology Department of the School of Dental Medicine, at Stony Brook University, is undertaking a study to evaluate a new toothpaste for effectiveness in reducing or eliminating the stain from your teeth.
Subjects should be at least 18 years old, in good health and should have basically good teeth, free from cavities and major restorations. Subjects selected may receive up to $250.00 for their participation.
Please Call (631) 632-8925
Submitted by: Mark Wolff/HSC
58. Black Women and Breast Cancer: An Interview Study
Researchers at the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University are interested in understanding the experiences of African American women who are survivors of breast cancer. Women between the ages of 35-70 are eligible. Interviewees will be remunerated for their participation. If interested, please contact Ms. Nasya Breach at (631) 216-0222 or nbreach@ic.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
59. Acne Study
Do You Have Moderate Acne? Are you a woman between the ages of 16-45?
If so, you may qualify to participate in an acne research study. Free experimental oral medication & office visits. Subjects will be paid a nominal fee for each visit. Where? Stony Brook Dermatology Associates, 181 Belle Mead Road, East Setauket, NY 11733. Call 631-444-4274 for details.
Submitted by: Jennifer Intravaia/UHMC
60. Doctoral Defenses this week
Please click on the URL below to see the schedule of Doctoral Defenses being held this week
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST
61. Traveler's Career Path Series
Career Paths For Business Majors: Monday April 7th SAC 303 5pm-7pm.
Career Paths In Education: Tuesday, April 8th SAC 305 5pm-7pm.
Health Careers Other Than The MD: Wednesday, April 9th SAC 305 5pm-7pm.
Careers For Sociology Majors: Thursday, April 10th SAC 302 5pm-7pm.
Network with & hear from practicing professionals in a variety of fields.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
62. Summer Job Expo
What are you doing this summer? Come meet employers and find a summer job. Wednesday, April 23, 2003 11am to 2pm SAC Ballroom A.
Open to Stony Brook Students only.
Attend the Career Center's How to Find a Summer Job workshop on 416/03 Wednesday, 1pm-2pm at the Career Center.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
63. HSC Job Fair May 1, 2003 from 3pm-6-pm HSC Galleria L-3
The 1st HSC Job Fair is sponsored by the Career Center and HSC Student Services Office. This Job Fair is open to undergraduate/graduate students and alumni who are seeking full-time employment and information about present and future job opportunities.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
64. CELT workshop - Hidden Hurdles and Invisible Injuries: Working Class Students in Higher Education
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2003, 12?2pm Where: CELT, Melville Library, Room E-1337
The Center for Study of Working Class Life and The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching are hosting a workshop with invited guest speaker, Barbara Jensen, who will address the psychological and cultural experiences of working class students in higher education. She argues that students from working class backgrounds bring a distinctive culture (habits of heart and mind) different from - and in some ways opposite to - the middle-class culture and ethos of the University. These students experience a cultural clash unacknowledged in higher education, a hidden form of class struggle that often leads to anomie, survivor guilt, "imposter syndrome," and quitting school. Jensen will suggest teaching strategies that help students to integrate new skills and perspectives with their previous lives.
Light refreshments will be served. Please register at the CELT website under "Activities and Events."
http://www.celt
. sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Nora Ruth/CAS
65. Academic Advising Day -
April 9, 11AM till 2PM on the mall outside Melville Library. Speak to academic advisors and peer advisors, gather information, have fun!. Free popcorn and prizes!
Submitted by: Sandra Trapani/Prov