Campus Announcements for the week of 07/28/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. RESEARCH FOUNDATION Health Insurance and Optional Life Insurance Deductions from July 25th Paychecks
2. Employees - Deadline is Wednesday September 3 at 5pm to update your Office Address for the 2003-2004 Faculty/Staff Directory
3. Effective August 1 all new RF funded Extra Service appointments will require the submission of a Payroll Voucher time document.
4. New CJO Job Category for Postdoctoral Vacancies
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. HRS Training & Organizational Development offers an additional SKILLSOFT E-LEARNING "SIGN-ON AND USE" SESSION
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Interdependence Day - September 12, 2003 "ID2003"
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
2. Golf Fund Raiser to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Call for Volunteers for the annual program "Scooping Out Success 2003"
2. CSEA ANNUAL PICNIC - August 23, 2003 Rain or Shine
3. Riders Wanted - "Montauk We Hope" Bike Tour and Clam Bake
4. The Wolves are Coming Back!
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPDž etc...)
1. Computer Training
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do You Have Gum (Periodontal) Disease?
2. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
3. Are you an African/Caribbean American Currently Caring for an Aging Parent?
4. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
10. Miscellaneous
1. Doctoral Defenses' Announcement
2. Opening Of School Volunteers
3. Job Posting - Provost's Liaison to University Bookstore
4. Meet The Oncology Nurse From The Stony Brook HospitalS Cancer Helpline
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. RESEARCH FOUNDATION Health Insurance and Optional Life Insurance Deductions from July 25th Paychecks
We have just been informed that, as a result of an Oracle system problem, some RF employees (not all were affected)did not have health insurance or optional life insurance deductions (if enrolled) taken out of their July 25th paychecks. The system problem is being corrected and it did not affect any other deductions. An additional deduction will be taken out of the next paycheck (August 8th) to make up for the July 25th missed deduction. If you are affected and have any questions regarding this, call Cori Ribaudo at 632-6163 or e-mail her at Cori.Ribaudo@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
2. Employees - Deadline is Wednesday September 3 at 5pm to update your Office Address for the 2003-2004 Faculty/Staff Directory
This year, we are providing Faculty and Staff with 2 methods for you to update your Office Address for the 2003-2004 Faculty and Staff Directory. The deadline to make changes is September 3 at 5pm. Use the link below which brings you to Online Services. There, you can choose either the "SOLAR System" or "Office Address Update." If you use the SOLAR System, navigate to: For Employees, Personal Information, Telephone Directory, make your changes and scroll down to SAVE.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRS.nsf/pages/HRS_OnlineServices
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
3. Effective August 1 all new RF funded Extra Service appointments will require the submission of a Payroll Voucher time document.
Please see the HRS website, Forms and Publications, RF Employee, Extra Service section for 3 updated documents. As of August 1, all new RF funded Extra Service payments will require the submission of a Payroll Voucher that serves as an Extra Service time sheet. The Research Foundation of SUNY requires documentation of biweekly effort in order for a check to be issued. Be on the lookout in future weeks for additional requirements concerning Extra Service appointments. Please contact Madeline Ricciardi at 2-9314 for any questions.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
4. New CJO Job Category for Postdoctoral Vacancies
Human Resource Services announces a new CJO job category specifically for Postdoctoral vacancies on campus. The free Online CJO Subscription Service was updated to reflect the addition. Starting July 28, 2003 all postdoctoral associate positions will be posted in the new CJO job category.
Please contact Recruiting & Employment Services with questions related to the new category at 632-1129.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/cjo
Submitted by: Luis De Onis/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. HRS Training & Organizational Development offers an additional SKILLSOFT E-LEARNING "SIGN-ON AND USE" SESSION
Have you had a chance to try a SkillSoft course? If you'd like to learn how to sign on and take a course, come to this informative and interactive session. With approximately 45 minutes of instruction you'll learn the basics, and then you'll get started on a course of your choosing.
Date: Tuesday, August 5th Place: Engineering Building, Room 231A Time: 10:00 - 12:00
To register, please contact Denise Gross at 2-4501, or email her: denise.gross@stonybrook.edu
For more information on available training and professional development opportunities, visit our web page by clicking on the link below.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Interdependence Day - September 12, 2003 "ID2003"
While September 11 is a solemn day of reflection and remembrance, a group of international and U.S. leaders have designated September 12th as a day of hope, celebration, and civic participation. At SBU, we will mark the day with art, music, food, speakers, and workshops on the relationships between democracy and global interdependence. We will explore together how our national independence must take into account global interdependencies.
The day seeks to help "activate democracy" on our campus and in our communities through art, music, and workshops. Workshops on "Work in a Globalized World," "Citizenship Skills," "Dialogues across Differences" and a "Primer on Globalization" are designed to provide ideas and resources for becoming active and informed citizens in an interdependent world.
Food, art, and lecture will take place in SAC Ballroom A 12:00-2:15); Workshops will be held in SAC meeting rooms from 2:30-4:15.
Submitted by: Mary Kenny/Pres
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 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 and kittens 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). Check out our website below to learn more about those looking for a home.
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
2. Golf Fund Raiser to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
A golf outing to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity will be held at the Mill Pond Golf Course in Medford on Wednesday, October 8th. Tickets are $140.00 and will include the green fee, cart, range balls, lunch, BBQ dinner, prizes and a raffle. The event is open to faculty, staff, students, friends, and family. If you are interested, please contact Donna at 632-9003 or dodiaz@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Chris Harrison/OSA
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Call for Volunteers for the annual program "Scooping Out Success 2003"
Opening Activities 2003 will be needing volunteers for the annual program "Scooping Out Success." It will be held on Thursday, 9/4/03, from 7-9pm in the Student Activities Center Lobby. Volunteers are needed to scoop out ice cream to students. This is a great chance to mingle with students outside of the classroom. If interested please contact Brian Mitra in Student Activities at 632-9392 or bmitra@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Tania Ortiz/OSA
2. CSEA ANNUAL PICNIC - August 23, 2003 Rain or Shine
Robinson Estate, 184 Main St. Center Moriches tel 874-2028
Members $6, Guests $8 Children under 4 are free. Food, beer,soda, pools, music, raffle, games and more.
For ticket information please call 444-3680 or 632-6575. Hope to see you there.
Submitted by: Mildred Thurston/OSA
3. Riders Wanted - "Montauk We Hope" Bike Tour and Clam Bake
Join our team representing Stony Brook University in the "Montauk We Hope" Bike Tour and Clam Bake on Saturday, September 6, 2003. Early registration deadline is August 11, 2003. Please contact either Al DiVenuto (2-9838) or Kevin Rooney (2-6044).
Additional information is available at "www.montaukwehope.org"
http://www.montaukwehope.org
Submitted by: Alfred Di Venuto/Admin
4. The Wolves are Coming Back!
Bring some animation to your school, department, or club by decorating a wolf! Last year's Homecoming wolves were a howling success, and can be seen across campus. The Alumni Relations Office will be purchasing six life-size fiberglass wolves again this year, to be decorated, and then displayed at Homecoming on October 18th. The wolves will then be auctioned off at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on November 20th, with proceeds going to student scholarships. To find out how you can get a wolf for your school, department, or group, contact Sandra Skinner at 632-4995 or Sandra.Skinner@StonyBrook.edu.
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPDž etc...)
1. Computer Training
Advanced Microsoft Word: Module I, Section E: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm, June 26; July 10, 2003
Advanced Microsoft Word: Module II, Section E: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm, July 17, 24, 2003
Advanced Microsoft Word: Module III, Section E: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm, July 31; August 7, 2003
Advanced Microsoft Word: Module IV, Section E: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm August 14, 21, 2003
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT, Section C: W, 6:00-9:00 pm, July 23, 30; August 6, 13 and 20, 2003
For class information and registration go to SPD website at for questions call 632-7071
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/index.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do You Have Gum (Periodontal) Disease?
Do You Have Gum (Periodontal) Disease?
65 million people in the United States have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease is often a silent disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory condition with no known cure.
We are conducting a study to determine whether a combination of drugs in the tetracycline family can improve on the results of periodontal therapy making it easier to control and treat periodontal disease.
All study participants will receive free periodontal treatment for 6 months.
Please contact: Ruth Tenzler, RN (631) 632-9452 or Dr. Maria Ryan (631) 632-9529 to discuss whether or not you qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
2. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University is conducting up to a 6 month clinical trial involving medication with all participants and the addition of psychotherapy with some. Must be willing to travel up to two times a week for up to 3 months to the site and be available late afternoons/early evenings. If you have been feeling depressed (sad, down) most of the time for at least two years, you may be eligible to participate. All evaluations and treatments will be provided free of charge. If interested, please e-mail PsychDRC@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with your name, numbers, and the best times to reach you or call 631-632-6381 with the same and we will get back to you as soon as we can. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Submitted by: Laura Klein/CAS
3. Are you an African/Caribbean American Currently Caring for an Aging Parent?
If so you may be eligible to participate in a focus group study about caregiving being conducted by Stony Brook University.
Participation will involve attending one 3-hour discussion group to talk about your caregiving experience with 8 - 10 caregivers such as yourself.
To participate you must be 18 years of age or older and providing care to a parent 60 years of age or older.
Study participants will receive a $25 participation fee for their time and effort.
If interested, or if you have questions, please call Barbara Chandler at 444-8288 (day) or (631) 941-3701 (evenings).
Submitted by: Barbara Chandler/UHMC
4. 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 to understand 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. Doctoral Defenses' Announcement
Please click on the URL below to see the Doctoral Defenses this week.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST
2. Opening Of School Volunteers
We are inviting you to help the new students experience the joy of Stony Brook University and volunteer for the Opening of School Activities. Make a contribution, be part of a team and best of all make new friends. It's another way for you to stay involved with Stony Brook and keep the connection strong. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, access our online sign-up form (LINK BELOW).
http://www.studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/sites/surveys/volunteer/
Submitted by: Claude Ambroise/UST
3. Job Posting - Provost's Liaison to University Bookstore
Position is open to Stony Brook University graduates with a Bachelor's degree. Functions as a Management Trainee (1 year term) responsible for all aspects of collecting requisitions for textbooks and other course materials from faculty; for documenting bookstore performance in fulfilling its obligations to provide those textbooks and course materials; and for updating, maintaining, and expanding the University Bookstore web site. The position requires excellent customer service skills and involves extensive personal interactions with instructors throughout the year, maintaining current customer service databases, and providing full reports to senior staff at FSA and the Office of the Provost.
Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter by 8/1/03 to Warren Wartell, Director of Human Resources, Faculty Student Association, Stony Brook Union, Room 250, 11794-3209 or fax to Warren Wartell/FSA @ 632-6573. Faculty Student Association is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
4. Meet The Oncology Nurse From The Stony Brook HospitalS Cancer Helpline
The Oncology nurse from the Cancer Helpline will be available at the Health Resource Center located in the main entrance of the hospital on level 5, every Thursday from 1:00pm-2:00pm during the month of July. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information. For more information call the Cancer Helpline at 1800 862-2215.
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC