Campus Announcements for the week of 03/31/2003
Table of Contents
1. Authorization To Enter Into Contractual Agreements
2. Parking Services has moved!
3. Effective Interviewing Techniques Workshop (Presented by HRS, Recruitment & Employment Services)
4. Computer Training Advanced Excel Module II NCE314.2 - 2 sessions
5. EAP Supervisory Training
6. Enhance your Lotus Notes skills! Take a training class with the DoIT/Client Support training team
7. J-1 (Only) Sevis Transition Workshop For Assistant To Chairs And Dept. Administrators
8. HIPAA is upon us...
9. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, April 2, 2003
10. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Spring 2003 Colloquia/Workshop
11. Stress Management
12. Juggling Work, School and Parenting-What's it All About?
13. Eleventh Annual Biotechnology Expo
14. Fear-expert Joseph LeDoux to speak on the "Mysteries of the Mind" TODAY at 4:30 p.m.
15. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, April 9, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Sanal Mazvancheryl and Herbert F. Lewis
16. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
17. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
18. Dr. Andres Lira Gonzalez, President, El Colegio de Mexico (COLMEX) discusses "Higher Education in Mexico"
19. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
20. What Is War: A Film Series
21. The University Senate meets on Monday April 7th at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
22. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, April 4, 2003
23. The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents A Faculty Colloquium Lecture by Linda Martín Alcoff
24. CSEA Course offerings
25. Materials Science and Engineering Chairman's Distinguished Lecture Series, DNA Translocation through Protein Channels and Nanopores
26. CELT workshop - Hidden Hurdles and Invisible Injuries: Working Class Students in Higher Education
27. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
28. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
29. Stony Brook Child Care 10th Annual Cash Bonanza
30. Wine Tour Raffle Winner
31. Dr. Robert Crease Faculty Lecture & Book Signing April 3 from 5:00pm -7:00pm in the Javits Room, Frank Melville Library
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. "Save the Date" Campus Life Awards for Excellance in Leadership and Involvement
36. Computer Training Adobe Photoshop NCE321 - 12 sessions
37. Computer Training - Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer - NCE325.6 - 3 sessions
38. Information Technology Networking Fundamentals (ITNF) Section J starts April 26, 2003
39. Lacrosse Info
40. Asian American Film Series: Situating Asian America
41. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 30 - August 22, 2003 632-4550
42. Golf Tournament - Department of Campus Recreation
43. Promote Your School,Department,or Group to Alumni!
44. Career Women's Luncheon - April 10th, 12 Noon, Student Union Ballroom
45. Summer Sessions Welcomes Visiting Students
46. Custom Stony Brook University license plates at Seawolves MarketPlace
47. National Medical Laboratory Week
48. World Tai-Chi and Chi-Kung Day
49. Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
50. Black Women and Breast Cancer: An Interview Study
51. Clinical Trial for Osteoarthritis
52. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
53. Do you have stain on your teeth from food or drink? A study on a new toothpaste may help!
54. Doctoral Defenses this week
55. CELT Workshop: Everything You Have Always Wanted to Know About Questions, But Were Afraid to Ask
56. Scholarship available to children of Stony Brook University Faculty and Staff!
57. Important Reminder To All F-1 And J-1 International Students And Scholars
58. Get on the Map!
59. Traveler's Career Path Series
60. Summer Job Expo
61. HSC Job Fair May 1, 2003 from 3pm-6-pm HSC Galleria L-3
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. Parking Services has moved!
As of Friday 2/14/03 the following Parking Services will be offered at Student Accounts - located at the 2nd floor lobby across from the Registrar: Permit Pick-ups, Appeal Submissions, Petition Submissions, Billing Questions, all other Parking related matters.
Traffic Appeals Board will continue to be held 192 Admin until further notice. For questions call 632-AUTO
Submitted by: Theresa Kist/Admin
3. 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
4. Computer Training Advanced Excel Module II NCE314.2 - 2 sessions
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This advanced topics course covers multiple file management, linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Section C: Tu-Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, April 1 and 3, 2003
Fee: $105 - 10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
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
5. EAP Supervisory Training
EAP as a Resource to Supervisors -Thursday, April 3rd, HSC, L-2, Classroom 154B, 9-11 a.m.
This workshop is designed to provide supervisors and managers with a clear understanding of the Employee Assistance Program and how it can help in their supervisory roles. Detailed information will be given regarding the process of management consultation and the most appropriate and effective way of referring any employee to EAP for assistance with personal and/or job related problems.
For further information or to register contact: Corporate Ed & Training at 444-9805.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
6. Enhance your Lotus Notes skills! Take a training class with the DoIT/Client Support training team
Go to the Client Support website to learn about and register for our Lotus Notes training classes.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
7. J-1 (Only) Sevis Transition Workshop For Assistant To Chairs And Dept. Administrators
International Services will offer two J-1 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Transition Workshops for the benefit of department staff who prepare paperwork to invite J-1 international students and scholars through the Stony Brook J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. (an F-1 workshop will be held Wed April 3). The workshops will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1 and April 2, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Graduate School Conference Room. These will be "brown bag" lunch sessions -- meaning that you should bring your own lunch, and we will serve coffee and tea. As seating is somewhat limited, please let us know which session you would prefer to attend. In the event you are unable to attend, please send a representative from your department. Large departments may wish to extend this invitation to more than one delegate. RSVP to: Kevin.Sorrentino@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Kevin Sorrentino/Grad
8. HIPAA is upon us...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy provisions become effective April 14, 2003. Stony Brook University Hospital and Health Science Center faculty, staff and students have been working diligently to ensure that HIPAA compliance is achieved. Employees can visit the SBUH HIPAA web area at:
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu/sbuh/sbuhhipaa
for information including: HIPAA training materials, frequently asked questions, question submission and additional HIPAA resources.
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu/sbuh/sbuhhipaa
Submitted by: Joanne Koterwas/UHMC
9. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, April 2, 2003
Dr. Gabriel Lau from the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, NOAA, will present a seminar entitled "Impact of ENSO on Variability of the Global Atmosphere-Ocean System" at 11:30 a.m. on April 2. 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
10. 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
11. Stress Management
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be presenting a series of three workshops on stress management. These workshops focus on meditation as a core experience for stress management. The group is introduced to several forms of meditation including breathing techniques, the stress relaxation response, mindfulness meditation, walking meditations, heart-centered meditations and others.
Other aspects of stress management discussed are sound nutrition, movement, sleep practices, time management and prioritization, awareness of thought patterns and related emotions.
Workshop dates are Wednesdays, April 2, 7, and 16 between 5:30 and 6:45 pm at 33 Research Way, East Setauket, NY.
Lower your stress and register early for this popular workshop since seating is limited to fifteen participants. The fee for the three sessions is $60.00. For information and registration, please call 444-9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
12. Juggling Work, School and Parenting-What's it All About?
Child & Families Studies & Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. are presenting an informal discussion by the Employee Assistance Program staff.
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 and techniques 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: Linda Tatem/Pres
13. Eleventh Annual Biotechnology Expo
The Center for Biotechnology is hosting the Eleventh Annual Biotechnology Expo on Thursday, April 3, 2003 from 11AM-3PM in the Level 3 Galleria of the HSC. All research scientists, lab technicians and students are invited to attend and view the latest in laboratory equipment. Companies represented include Amersham Biosciences, Bio-RAd, Brinkmann-Eppendorf, IMGEN Technologies, Labrepco,Molecular Devices, Morrell Instrument Co.,NUNC/OWL,Pierce Biotechnology,Rainin Instrument, Roche Diagnostics,Spectra Services, Techne Inc., Thermo Electron,USA Scientific, Waters Corp. For more information, please call 631-632-8521.
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
14. Fear-expert Joseph LeDoux to speak on the "Mysteries of the Mind" TODAY at 4:30 p.m.
Please join us TODAY, Monday, March 31, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. in the Staller Center for the Seventh Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture: "The Synaptic Self: How Our Brains Become Who We Are" with Joseph E. LeDoux. LeDoux, Professor of Neural Science and Psychology and Director, Center for the Neuroscience of Fear and Anxiety, New York University, is a noted researcher in the field of brain science, having spent the past 20 years studying the neurobiology of emotion, working in the fear system of the brain. He was recently featured in the March issue of Discover magazine and a February issue of Newsweek. LeDoux also received his Ph.D. from Stony Brook University. To learn more about LeDoux, please visit the Swartz Foundation Web site at www.swartzneuro.org.
The lecture is free and open to the general public.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/mind/
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
15. 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
16. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Dr. Amy Chang, hosted by Dr. Deborah Brown, from Albert Einstein College of Medicine will be holding a seminar entitled,"Quality Control of a P-Type ATPase in Yeast" on Thursday, April 3, 2003 in the Life Sciences Building, Room 038 at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
17. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"STUDIES OF MOLECULAR ADAPTATION AND METABOLIC CONTROL OF DROSOPHILA"
Dr. Walter Eanes, 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
18. Dr. Andres Lira Gonzalez, President, El Colegio de Mexico (COLMEX) discusses "Higher Education in Mexico"
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2-4:00 PM, Social & Behaivoral Sciences, N320
The Latin American & Caribbean Studies Center presents Dr. Andres Lira Gonzalez, President of one of Mexico's major University (and History Ph.D. from Stony Brook). Dr. Gonzalez will discuss "Higher Education in Mexico: Its Historial and Hemispheric Contexts." A trans-national view of teaching our deeply entagled histories.
Sponsored by Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Graduate School and Department of History.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
19. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
The Department of Neurobiology & Behavior Thursday Seminar series continues for Spring 2003. Dr. William N. Ross, from the Department of Physiology at New York Medical College will be our speaker. His topic will be "Calcium Waves in Pyramidal Neurons."
Date: Thursday 4/3/03 Time: 12:00PM Place: Life Sciences Building, Room 038
Submitted by: Carol Brady/CAS
20. 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
http://www.sunysb.edu/complit/complit.htm
Submitted by: Mary Moran-Luba/CAS
21. The University Senate meets on Monday April 7th at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of Minutes from March 3, 2003
II. Approval of Tentative Agenda
III. President's Report (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 Increase (N. Goodman)
VIII. Presentation on hidden disabilities (M. Perno)
IX. Notification of Faculty Survey (R. Kelly)
X. Old business
XI. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
22. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, April 4, 2003
Dr. David E. Dietrich from the University of New Mexico, will present a seminar on "Progress in modeling the North Atlantic Ocean including interaction between the Gulf Stream and the deep western boundary current" at 12:30pm on April 4, 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.htme
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
23. 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
24. CSEA Course offerings
The School of Health Technology and Management is pleased to announce its new course offerings for spring 2003.
During the week of March 24, 2003 the following will be offered: Introduction to the Internet I.
All classes will be held in the SHTM/MILC, HSC L-2, Room 500, located behind the escalators on level 2.
If you are interested in attending this or any other class and have not received a registration form, please call 4-2252 to request that one be sent to you. Additional classes will be held throughout the spring. Registration is required, but walk-ins will be accommodated on a space available basis.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
28. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
The Oncology Nurse from Stony Brook University Hospital's Cancer Helpline will be available in person to answer cancer questions at The Community Resource Center located in the Stony Brook Village on 4/2/03 from 12:00 noon till 2:00-PM. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
29. 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
30. Wine Tour Raffle Winner
We are pleased to announce that Mary Scully, a secretary in the Athletic Department, is the winner of our Wine Tour Raffle to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Mary and nine lucky friends will enjoy a fun filled day on the East End, and we hope she will take pictures to share with those of us who were not as lucky!
Congratulations Mary, and thanks to all who participated - we hope you'll join us again next year!
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
31. Dr. Robert Crease Faculty Lecture & Book Signing April 3 from 5:00pm -7:00pm in the Javits Room, Frank Melville Library
Dr. Robert Crease, Professor, Department of Philosophy Stony Brook and Brookhaven Laboratory Historian will present a multimedia lecture based on his forthcoming book, "The Prism and the Pendulum: The 10 Most Beautiful Experiments in Science." Dr. Crease is also the author of "Making Physics: A Biography of Brookhaven National Laboratory," "Peace and War: Reminiscences of a Life at the Frontiers of Science" and "The Second Creation: Makers of the Revolution in 20th Century Physics." "American Philosophy of Technology" by Hans Achterhuis, translated from the Dutch by Robert Crease will also be available for signing.
Sponsored by the Melville Library & University Bookstore
http://www.stonybrook.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
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. "Save the Date" Campus Life Awards for Excellance in Leadership and Involvement
Save the Date!!!! Campus Life Awards for Excellance in Leadership & Involvement, Wednesday, May 7th from 5pm-7pm in the SAC Aud. Come out and recognize the outstanding achievements of student leaders, organizations, and advisors for their hard work. For nomination forms please stop by SAC 219.
Submitted by: Tania Ortiz/OSA
36. Computer Training Adobe Photoshop NCE321 - 12 sessions
Whether you want to learn how to prepare photographs for offset printing or just want to create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered will include the Photoshop work area, image basics, working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. We will be working in the Windows environment. The required textbook addresses both Macintosh and Windows users. Cost of text is not included in the course fee.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience. Section C: Tu, Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 22, 24 and 29; May 1, 6, 8, and 13, 2003
Fee: $575 - 10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted. 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
37. Computer Training - Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer - NCE325.6 - 3 sessions
Image Composer provides an foundational body of knowledge that may be used with any imaging software to create, customize and arrange your on-screen images. Make your websites come alive with high-quality, professional-looking graphics. Topics include: arranging, customizing and creating on-screen graphics by featuring the use of images with shapes.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows and experience in basic webpage creation.
Section C: Sat, 1:00-4:00 pm, Apr. 5, 12 and 26, 2003
Fee: $175 - 10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. Promote Your School,Department,or Group to Alumni!
Alumni will be touring both sides of campus, attending lectures, and exploring the Academic Mall during Alumni Weekend on Saturday, June 7th between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Tables are available for you to display information about the programs and achievements in your area. To reserve a table, and for more information, call 632-4995 or e-mail Sandra.Skinner@Stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
44. 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
45. 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
46. Custom Stony Brook University license plates at Seawolves MarketPlace
Come in or call for information to order your custom Stony Brook University license plates! Ask for Don Linne, Manager. Lots of Stony Brook logo products also available - clothing, balloons, mugs, steins, ties, scarves, and more. Open 8:30 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Friday.
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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
51. 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
52. 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
53. 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
54. 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
55. CELT Workshop: Everything You Have Always Wanted to Know About Questions, But Were Afraid to Ask
When: Wednesday, April 2nd, 12:40-2pm Where: CELT, Melville Library, Room E-1337
Please join us as we welcome TESOL representatives from the Linguistics Department - Jason Aliperti, Jongmin Choi, Erin Lindsay Stenton, Derek Sean McConnell, Renee Minushkin and Barbara Mc Graw - as they share important information and insights specifically relevant to International Teaching Assistants as they explore the whole area of questioning: intonation, question formation, Bloom's taxonomy, cultural differences and polite interruptions. This will be a wonderful opportunity to share concerns and get answers to your questions from people with hands-on experience in the field.
Lunch and refreshments will be served. Please register for this important event at the CELT website under "Activities and Events." See you there.
http://www.celt
. sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Nora Ruth/CAS
56. Scholarship available to children of Stony Brook University Faculty and Staff!
The Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA) offers five $1,000 scholarships to seniors in public or private high schools graduating in June 2003. Applicants must plan to attend college or post-secondary training on Long Island (Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk) and have a parent or legal guardian who is employed by an organization that has a current membership with HIA. Stony Brook University has an institutional membership with HIA; therefore, all Stony Brook University employees are members. All applications must be postmarked no later than April 30, and winners will be announced in June of 2003. If your son or daughter is interested and you would like more information, please e-mail me at andrea.lipack@stonybrook.edu and I will send you an application. Andrea Lipack, Associate Director, Career Center, HIA Education Committee Co-Chair.
Submitted by: Andrea Lipack/OSA
57. Important Reminder To All F-1 And J-1 International Students And Scholars
All F-1 AND J-1 international students and exchange visitors must have their new SEVIS Form I-20 OR DS-2019 before August 1. In order to receive a new SEVIS Form I-20 OR DS-2019, you must submit an application to International Services by April 21. These new SEVIS Forms will replace the Forms I-20/DS-2019 currently in your possession.
Our homepage will direct you to the appropriate web link, giving you instructions for completing the application and for submitting the appropriate supporting documentation. It may take up to three months for our office to issue your SEVIS Form I-20 or DS-2019. We will contact you by e-mail when your SEVIS form is ready. Only those Exchange Visitors who request SEVIS Forms DS-2019 will be issued these forms. If you fail to request the new SEVIS Form I-20 ot DS-2019, you will be out of status with immigration.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/international/
Submitted by: Kevin Sorrentino/Grad
58. Get on the Map!
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 people 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. 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.
http://www.alumni.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
59. 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
60. 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
61. 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