Campus Announcements for the week of 09/15/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Important Announcement to Department Managers regarding Student Employment.
2. Nextel Wireless Services
3. HRS Online Items Order System Launched
4. Freight Costs and Establishment of new Accounts
5. Tape Tours of Library Available
6. Presidential Mini-Grants, President's Awards Programs -- Applications and Nominations Suspended for 2003-2004 Academic Year
7. Career Fair (Jobs/Internships/Graduate School)
8. Green Team Awards Nominations Due September 17, 2003
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Are you a new Lotus Notes user? Or, maybe you'd just like to brush up on your Lotus Notes skills?
2. SkillSoft "Sign On and Use" session offered by HRS Training & Organizational Development
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Life After Trauma: What Every Person Should Know - VIDEO
4. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Juggling Work & Family, Location: HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B, Time: 11:30-12:30
5. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Healthy Boundaries between Parents & Teens, September 25, 2003
6. Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace- Presented by: Employee Assistance Program(HTNW23)- Training for Hospital Employees- 9/18/03 (9am -12pm)
7. Classified Evaluations - CSEA and PEF(HTNW26)- Training for Hospital Employees- in the HSC- 9/19/03 (9am -12pm)
8. Defensive Driving Program Offered For UUP Members And Their Immediate Family Members
9. Lawson Requistion Training (HTNW27)-for Hospital Employees in the MILC-HSC, Level 2,- 9/16, 10/1, 10/21 (9-11am)
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Join President Kenny for the annual University Convocation on September 17.
2. Save the Date - October 22 - Charles B. Wang to address students, faculty, and staff in the Wang Center
3. Faculty Reading and Book-signing Event featuring India Studies on October 2
4. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, September 18th, 2003, Dr. Christopher J. Lingle, of Washington University School of Medicine, Speaker
5. Center for Environmental Molecular Science (CEMS) Seminar
6. Third Annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture 2003
7. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
9. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, October 1, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall. Light lunch.
10. Okubo Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program - September 18, 2003
11. International Students: Overview to employment rights and responsibilities in the U.S. Sept. 18 at 9:00-10:30 or Sept.19 at 2:00-3:30
12. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, September 19, 2003
13. Living World Public Lecture Series
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Bipolar Disorder in Youth: Cycling Through Childhood and Adolescence
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Golf Fund Raiser to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
2. Walk in the 10th Annual "Walk for Beauty... in a Beautiful Place"
3. 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Children
4. Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremonies, El Vecindario Garage Sale - WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24th - 11 - 2 p.m.
5. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Rosh Hashanah (Happy New Year) Buffet at the University Club
2. Auditions For SBU Pre-College And Community Music Programs, Adult Chamber Music Workshop On September 22
3. Stony Brook University Ballroom Dance Club starts up again
4. Seawolves Football Host Wagner
5. Music Basics for Kids
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Hillel Jewish Laboratory School Open Enrollment
2. Arts, Crafts and Leisure Programs. Non-credit classes, open to everyone, just for the fun of it! Register now!
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
3. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
6. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
8. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20Yrs+ Volunteers
9. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
10. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The Gcrc, University Hospital. Free Iq Score And Mri Scan
11. Post-Menopausal Women and Gum Disease
10. Miscellaneous
1. Doctoral Defenses this week
2. Target Fitness Weight Management Program coming to West Campus!!!
3. Gloria and Mark Snyder Hillel Center dedicated
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Important Announcement to Department Managers regarding Student Employment.
The beginning of each term is always an extremely busy time for creating assignments and clearing students in the Student Employment Solar System. If you plan to hire Student Assistants and/or Federal Work Study Students please take the time to be sure that your deparment has at least one person who has been trained and has been granted access to create assignments and clear students. A back-up person would be highly recommended. If the person who was previously granted access to the system has since left your department, please contact Stephanie.Rovello@stonybrook.edu to advise her of this change. If you or someone in your area needs a training refresher, or if you wish to have someone else in your area trained please send this request to Stephanie.Rovello@stonybrook.edu.
If you wish to download procedural manuals for Student Employment please visit the following web site:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Prov/financial.nsf/pages/stuemp
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Stephanie Rovello/Prov
2. Nextel Wireless Services
Nextel is no longer a sole-source provider of the cellular, pager, two-way radio service. University Procurement is in the process of working with The Office of the State Comptroller to single-source this service. This process may take a couple of months. In the meantime, Procurement is asking each Department to pay their monthly service invoices by using their American Express P-Card. Be sure to pay the "CURRENT" charges only. Please note that as a state agency, we do not pay state/local sales tax or late charges. Please deduct these charges. Procurement will notify all users, once the single-source Purchase Order is approved. If your Department does not have a P-Card or if you have any questions, please call Laura Beck-Contracts Officer at 2-6229 or email through Lotus Notes.
Submitted by: Laura Beck/Admin
3. HRS Online Items Order System Launched
Human Resource Services announces a new online service for West Campus/HSC employees and administrative areas. The new HRS Items Order System enables individuals to order hard copy benefits, recruiting, and state appointments information that is not available electronically. Users will receive an e-mail verification of the request. Orders will be delivered via intercampus mail.
The Items Order System is accessible from the Human Resource Services' web site at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
, click on "Online Services", then "HRS Items Order System" under either "Department Resources" or "Employee Resources".
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Luis De Onis/Admin
4. Freight Costs and Establishment of new Accounts
The Procurement dept encourages you to compare pricing on the various courier service contract vendors, FEDEX, UPS and AIRBORNE. To do so go to:
http://www.fedex.com/us/rates/zonelocator/
http://www.airborne.com/Using/ZoneChart.asp
http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/shipping/cost/zones/daily.html#rate
Airborne offers a comparison right on their website. Please also make sure when establishing a new account with any of these vendors that you mention that should be getting the NYS Discount pricing.
http://sbw.airborne.com/CompareRate/CompareRateInfo.asp
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
5. Tape Tours of Library Available
Dont' have time to join a scheduled tour? Want to know where the book stacks or DVDs are? No problem! Take a self-guided tape tour of the Melville Library. Tapes are available at the Information Desk in the Central Reading Room, 1st floor of Melville Library. See you at the Library! Call 2-7110 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/opensessions.html
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
6. Presidential Mini-Grants, President's Awards Programs -- Applications and Nominations Suspended for 2003-2004 Academic Year
In consideration of budget cuts levied in fiscal '02-'03, and in anticipation of possible cuts to come in fiscal '03-'04, the nomination and application processes for the Presidential Mini-Grant Programs for Departmental Diversity Initiatives and Innovative Teaching Projects, and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Team Leadership, Diversity and Affirmative Action, and Classified Service are suspended for academic year '03-'04. It is hoped that these programs can be resumed, pending an improved budget outlook, for fiscal '04-'05.
However, all SUNY-based Chancellor's/President's Awards' application processes and the awarding of the Distinguished Professor titles will be continued for fiscal '03-'04, subject to SUNY approval.
Faculty/staff members seeking to collaborate with students on Diversity-related themes may inquire with the Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action (ex. 2-6280) regarding opportunities in the "Dialogues Across Differences" mini-grant competition for '03-'04.
Complete information about all President's and Chancellor's Awards can be found below.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/pres/
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
7. Career Fair (Jobs/Internships/Graduate School)
The Career Fair will be held on October 15, 2003 (Wednesday) from 12:00 - 4:00pm at the Sports Complex, Arena.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career/
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
8. Green Team Awards Nominations Due September 17, 2003
Reminder - Green Teams and Captains: Nominations for Green Team Garden Awards are due by September 17, 2003. Be sure to include the garden location. The categories for the awards are: Best Faculty/Staff Garden; Best Student Garden; Most Improved Garden and Outstanding Dedication & Consistency as a Team. Please send your nominations to: President's Office, 310 Admin. Bldg., Z=0701, Attn: George Meyer, or e-mail gmeyer@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Are you a new Lotus Notes user? Or, maybe you'd just like to brush up on your Lotus Notes skills?
Client Support offers training workshops for all Lotus Notes users - from beginner to intermediate. To see the class descriptions and to register, please go to the Lotus Notes training page on our Client Support website.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. SkillSoft "Sign On and Use" session offered by HRS Training & Organizational Development
Come to a SkillSoft Sign-On and Use Session. You'll receive approximately 45 minutes of instruction followed by a question and answer period, and then you'll get started on a course of your choosing.
Date: Wednesday, September 17th Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Place: Engineering Building Room 231A
To register, please contact Denise Gross by either phone, 2-4501, or email, denise.gross@stonybrook.edu
If you would like to see what business and computer courses are available through SkillSoft, click on the link below, where you will find links to both catalogs.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRS.nsf/pages/Training_SkillSoft
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Life After Trauma: What Every Person Should Know - VIDEO
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that affects about 1 in 13 Americans at some point during their lifetimes. PTSD can occur following exposure to an extreme traumatic event. The kinds of events that may lead to PTSD include physical or sexual assault, a terrible accident, the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one, or a natural disaster such as tornadoes or floods. In this video, you'll learn about PTSD - its symptoms and treatment - from doctors who treat it and people who have lived through it. You'll also learn that, with proper treatment, there can be life after trauma.
September 30, 2003, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Women's Studies Colloquium Ctr
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).
Please bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Juggling Work & Family, Location: HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B, Time: 11:30-12:30
What's it all about? 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 interactive 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.
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).
Please bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
5. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Healthy Boundaries between Parents & Teens, September 25, 2003
Having healthy boundaries means we are able to connect, in positive ways, what we want as a parent with what the teenager wants. In doing so, we build mutual consideration and respect. This workshop will cover when to use boundaries, the characteristics of healthy boundaries, tips and strategies to build a solid relationship with your teenager. A checklist will be distributed to evaluate patterns in your current relationship.
Location: HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B, 11:30-12:30
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).
Please bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
6. Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace- Presented by: Employee Assistance Program(HTNW23)- Training for Hospital Employees- 9/18/03 (9am -12pm)
Your role as a supervisor is a critical one in assisting workers to seek professional help and consequently improve their levels of functioning on the job and in their personal lives. Through knowledge and practice, participants will be able to achieve the following workshop objectives: To identify specific behavioral and job performance problems. To review the myriad of problems that may be the cause of deteriorating job performance; e.g. depression, substance abuse, family crisis, death of a loved one, etc. To understand the possible dynamics in the supervisor/supervisee relationship when faced with poor performance. To role play techniques to ensure a successful workplace intervention. To register for this program please contact Jean, in Corporate Education & Training at 4-9805 or use the following link to print a registration form and fax the form to 4-9806.
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu/sbuh/hr/index.cfm?id=1187
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
7. Classified Evaluations - CSEA and PEF(HTNW26)- Training for Hospital Employees- in the HSC- 9/19/03 (9am -12pm)
Employee evaluations are a fact of life and part of virtually every supervisor's job. In this two-hour workshop, participants will discuss contractual and governance requirements for evaluations, the process of completing an effective evaluation and the Human Resources reporting system of "To Dos" and "Past Dues." Participants will walk through the process from Performance Program through Evaluation and will be able to better understand the concept behind date changes. To register for this program please contact Jean, in Corporate Education & Training at 4-9805 or use the following link to print a registration form and fax the form to 4-9806.
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu/sbuh/hr/index.cfm?id=1187
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
8. Defensive Driving Program Offered For UUP Members And Their Immediate Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving Program is being offered Monday, September 29, 2003 and Monday, October 6, 2003 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the SAC Room 203 for all UUP members and their immediate family members. Attendance at both classes is required. Cost is $25.00 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Contact Corinne at Ext 2-6570 for more information.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance - check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
9. Lawson Requistion Training (HTNW27)-for Hospital Employees in the MILC-HSC, Level 2,- 9/16, 10/1, 10/21 (9-11am)
This workshop is designed to take you through the process of entering various types of procurement requistions in the Lawson system including: Entering, changing, and deleting; Stores & Vendor requisitions; Adding another page of items; Adding comments to a requisition, Checking for approvals; Finding a purchase order number for a requisition; Inquiring on requisitions, Inquiring on a budget; and Blanket Order releases. All Lawson users, must attend this course to obtain a user ID & password. To register for this program please contact Jean, in Corporate Education & Training at 4-9805 or use the following link to print a registration form and fax the form to 4-9806.
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu/sbuh/hr/index.cfm?id=1187
Submitted by: Jean Solheim/UHMC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Join President Kenny for the annual University Convocation on September 17.
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the University Convocation on Wednesday, September 17 at 4:00 p.m. in the Charles B. Wang Center Theatre. President Shirley Strum Kenny will give her annual State of the University Address and introduce Stony Brook's new faculty members. A reception will follow in the Wang Center Theatre Lobby.
For more information or a disability-related accommodation, please call 632-6320.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/convocation03/address.shtml
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
2. Save the Date - October 22 - Charles B. Wang to address students, faculty, and staff in the Wang Center
During Campus Lifetime on Wednesday, October 22, Charles B. Wang will give a Presidential Lecture for students, faculty, and staff in the building which he donated to Stony Brook - the Charles B. Wang Center. Time is 12:45 - 2 p.m., followed by a reception in the Wang Center Theater lobby. Watch these announcements and campus bulletin boards for additional details.
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
3. Faculty Reading and Book-signing Event featuring India Studies on October 2
Date: Thursday, October 2 at 4pm; Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a faculty reading and book-signing event featuring Ilona Ellinger, author of Hindu Divinities; S. N. Sridhar, author of Ananya: A Portrait of India; and Pramila Venkateswaran, author of Thirtha.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
4. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, September 18th, 2003, Dr. Christopher J. Lingle, of Washington University School of Medicine, Speaker
On Thursday, September 18th, 2003, Dr. Christopher Lingle, of the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine, will give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior. Dr. Lingle's talk, entitled " Regulation of Ca2 and Voltage-Dependent BK Potassium Channels", will be held at 12 Noon, in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
5. Center for Environmental Molecular Science (CEMS) Seminar
Dr. Younkee Paik, a post doctorate at CEMS in the department of Chemistry will present a seminar entitled, "2H MAS NMR Studies of Proton Local Environments in Manganese Dioxide Tunnel Structures and Hydroxides" at Noon, Tuesday-September 16, 2003 in the Earth & Space Sciences Building, room 115.
Please join us for this brown bag seminar. For more information, contact the CEMS office at 632-1924 or visit the CEMS website.
http://www.cems.stonybrook.edu/Meetings&Workshops/index.html
Submitted by: Andrea Illausky/CAS
6. Third Annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture 2003
"The Relationship of Scholars to Libraries in the Digital Age" will be presented by Antonija Prelec Visiting Scholar, Deanna B. Marcum, B.A., M.L.S., Ph.D., Associate Librarian for Library Services, Library of Congress, 2:00 pm, Wednesday October 1, 2003, Atkins Learning Center,Health Sciences Center, 4th Floor (behind escalators). Reception to follow in HSC Galleria. All interested are welcome.
http://www.prelec.stonybrook.edu/
Submitted by: Julitta Jo/HSC
7. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture
Adaptation of Musculoskeletal Tissues to Exercise and Injury
Ron Zernicke, Ph.D., Wood Professor of Medicine & Engineering, Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Wednesday, September 17, 2003, Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Lecture Hall 2, 4:00 PM
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038 "THE DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS OF MICROEVOLUTION" Dr. David Stern, Princeton University, Host: Dr. John True
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at 631-632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
9. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, October 1, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall. Light lunch.
Player Salaries, Organizational Efficiency, and Competitiveness in Major League Baseball, Herbert F. Lewis, Thomas R. Sexton, and Kathleen A. Lock
Abstract, The dramatic growth of free agency in Major League Baseball has caused great concern about the competitiveness of some teams, particularly those in smaller markets. We use a two-stage Data Envelopment Analysis model as part of a larger analysis to determine the minimum total player salary required to be competitive in each nonstrike year since 1985. We examine trends in this salary and determine how many teams were noncompetitive each year due to low total player salary. Finally, we examine the relationship between competitiveness and market size, finding little support for the claim that small market teams cannot be competitive.
Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS
10. Okubo Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program - September 18, 2003
Simon Levin, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University will present a seminar entitled "Perspectives on the evolution of mathematical ecology: A personal tour, with memories of Akira Okubo" on Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 4:00 pm at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour 120.
Submitted by: Eileen Goldsmith/MSRC
11. International Students: Overview to employment rights and responsibilities in the U.S. Sept. 18 at 9:00-10:30 or Sept.19 at 2:00-3:30
Thomas Burns, International Student Advisor and Elena Polenova of the Career Center will present the first in a nine-part series of topics essential to international students and new regulations under the SEVIS (immigration) program. Part 1 of this series presents an overview of career planning and services offered by the University. A detailed presentation of "work options" consistant with the immigration law will follow. The workshops will take place in Lecture Hall 1 of the Wang Center on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 9-10:30 and will be repeated on Friday Sept. 19 at 2:00. For complete schedule of planned workshops go to "Employment and Immigration Workshops" at www.grad.sunysb.edu/International/index.html
Submitted by: Thomas Burns/Grad
12. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, September 19, 2003
Dr. Simon Levin from Princeton University, will present a seminar on "Biosphere as complex adaptive systems: Towards a theory of evolutionary ecology" at 12:30pm on September 19, 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
13. Living World Public Lecture Series
Dr. John Shea, Dept. of Anthropology, will speak on: "Neandertals, Competition, and Modern Human Origins in Southwest Asia," featuring a demonstration of stone tool making. Friday, September 19, 7:30 P.M., Earth and Space Sciences Lecture Theater, Room 001
Sponsored by Department of Ecology and Evolution
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/livingworld
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Bipolar Disorder in Youth: Cycling Through Childhood and Adolescence
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will be sponsoring a conference on Bipolar Disorder in Youth. The conference will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at the Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge. Speakers will include: Gabrielle Carlson MD, Deborah Weisbrot MD, Kenneth Gadow PhD, David Miklowitz PhD and Melissa DelBello MD. Topics will include Bipolar Disorder and comorbidities ADHD, PDD, Tic Disorder, Family in Treatment and Neuropharmacological perspectives. The conference is designed for health professionals, school counselors, and social workers. The conference includes food and syllabus. CEU and CME credit will be offered. AA/EOE Compliant. For info, costs and to request a registration form call the conference coordinator, RoseMary Citrola, PhD at 632-8828.
Submitted by: Rosemary Citrola/HSC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 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
2. Walk in the 10th Annual "Walk for Beauty... in a Beautiful Place"
Support Breast and Prostrate Cancer Research at Stony Brook University Hospital:
When: Sunday, September 21, 2003 Where: Stony Brook, NY
For registration information Phone: 631-444-4393 or Visit:
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/index.cfm?id=1974
Want to Help? All volunteers must be registered and preassigned. If you'd like to volunteer on the day of the Walk please call Community Relations at 444-6400.
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/index.cfm?id=1974
Submitted by: Karen Wallin/UHMC
3. 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Children
Sunday October 19th,2003, Gilenas Junior High School, Stony Brook, N.Y.
Registration: 7:30-9:00a.m.or online at www.active.com
Race STARTS @ 9;30 am, Walkers Welcome
For information about donations or volunteering contact:CHILD LIFE at 4-3840 or email denise.furst@stonybrook.edu
Proceeds Benefit the Pediatric Patients at SBUH
Submitted by: Paulette Walter/UHMC
4. Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremonies, El Vecindario Garage Sale - WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24th - 11 - 2 p.m.
The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee is proud to present El Vecindario Garage Sale. This event will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. All proceeds will be donated to the Committee for future events. All items not sold will be donated to local charities.
We are looking for donated items that a Stony Brook student can use. This can range from lamps, alarm clocks, posters, pictures, toaster ovens, computers, printers, pots, plates, cups, chairs, school supplies, plants, video games, comic books, etc. No clothing will be accepted.
Everyone who donates will be recognized at the Opening Ceremony.
Please give me a call prior to dropping off any items. You may reach me at 632-1329.
I know that if we all work together and empty out our dorm rooms, basements, attics, and garages, this event will prove to be successful. Donate what you can!
http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/users/1a43a73d/bc/RECORDS/__hr_El+Vecindario+2.gif?bfmLcY_Ad18Z8qES
Submitted by: Adam Ortiz/CEAS
5. 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
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Rosh Hashanah (Happy New Year) Buffet at the University Club
Thursday, September 25 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
The University Club is located on the second floor of the Chemistry Building. To view the complete buffet menu, go to:
http://www.campusdining.org/images/event_images/event-122.jpg
For reservations, please call Lana at 632-7069.
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
2. Auditions For SBU Pre-College And Community Music Programs, Adult Chamber Music Workshop On September 22
The Workshops, now beginning their fourth year, are open to dedicated adult musicians of all levels of ability and experience. Ensembles for strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, and voice will be formed based on performance level and the best possible instrumentation. Pre-existing groups are also welcome. Ensembles will be coached by well-known and experienced musicians who bring years of chamber music coaching to the program. The workshops will be eight weeks in length and include six 90 minute coaching sessions, culminating in a recital in the Staller Center Recital Hall on December 7. Auditions for the workshop will be held on Monday, September 22, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The fee is $225 for the eight-week session. Please call Edith Auner, 632-7328 to schedule an appointment and for more information
Submitted by: Martha Zadok/CAS
3. Stony Brook University Ballroom Dance Club starts up again
The SB University Dance Club is beginning its ballroom dance lessons again. We will be in the Student Union Ballroom on Monday and Wednesdays nights from 7PM to 11PM. Lessons are $20/person per dance. Please wear comfortable shoes if you plan to attend, sneakers are not recommended. Partners are not necessary.
For more information, please e-mail vipoon@ams.sunysb.edu or lshuwang@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Victor Poon/CEAS
4. Seawolves Football Host Wagner
The Stony Brook Seawolves Football Team Continues It's Season As They Take On Wagener Saturday, September 27Th At 6:00 P.M. Inside The Kenneth P. Lavalle Stadium. 32Oz Lenticular Schedule Cups Will Be Given To The Firdt 5,000 Fans.
Come Out And Enjoy The Excitment As Your Seawolves Trip Up Wagner At The New Home Stadium!
Tickets Are On Sale Now For Just 6$. Call 632-Wolf For Tckets Today!!!
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
5. Music Basics for Kids
MusicBasics for Kids, Classes Forming for Kindergarten - 6th Graders
Experience music through rhythmic movement, ear-training, singing games, and improvisation. Taught by Dorothea Cook, a certified instructor of Dalcroze Eurhythmics, the class provides an excellent and joyful foundation for all aspects of a lifetime of music making. Three levels of classes meet on Saturday mornings in the Music Department starting on September 20 and running through June. The fee for the academic year is $600, payable quarterly.
For information contact: Edith Auner at 632-7328 or e-mail at Edith.Auner@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Martha Zadok/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Hillel Jewish Laboratory School Open Enrollment
The Hillel Jewish Laboratory School is still accepting enrollment from University faculty and staff for their children. The Lab School meets on Sunday mornings for instruction in Jewish holidays, customs, culture, and religion as well as Hebrew language. It is open to faculty and staff (Academic campus, HSC, BNL, and all clinical sites included) children ages 6 - 13 years. Teachers are trained professionals with teaching experience. For more information call the Hillel Foundation at 632-6565.
http://www.sunysb.edu/hillel
Submitted by: Joseph Topek/Affl
2. Arts, Crafts and Leisure Programs. Non-credit classes, open to everyone, just for the fun of it! Register now!
Call the SB Union Crafts Center at 632-6822 to inquire about our fall course offerings in: Basic Photography, Pinhole Photography, Knitting, Pottery Making, Ceramic Handbuilding, Pitfiring, Polymer Clay Jewelry, Watercolor Painting, Bartending and Defensive Driving. Memberships available.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you're invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Participants will be compensated.
For further information call: Dr. Fred Friedberg (631) 632-8252
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
3. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bernice Sealy (631) 444-3740 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
Study: A Trial of Simvastatin (Zocor) to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Sponsored by: NIH through Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments. In addition, they would randomize to receive either simvastatin or placebo.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice J. Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumeister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" ( Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible. Please call 631-444-2215 Orthopaedics Dept, for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
6. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
If you are in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, you may be eligible for a research study that is looking at different ways to manage stress and cope during pregnancy.
Through this study you may learn relaxation techniques, coping skills and stress reduction techniques. These skills may be useful to you during and after your pregnancy.
There is no cost to you. If you are interested, Please call 631-444-6900 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated upto $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
8. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20Yrs+ Volunteers
Volunteers needed for IMAGING STUDIES at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
The volunteer must be 20 years or older and in good health for participation.
Confidentiality maintained and transportation will be provided.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
9. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
Patients being treated with cholestrol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at 4-2017
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
10. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The Gcrc, University Hospital. Free Iq Score And Mri Scan
The CODY Center is currently recruiting participants ages 6-18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, who are not on medication, to participate in a neuroimaging study.
The children in the study will participate in three sessions, over a time frame of about three to six months, each session lasting about 60 minutes. During the first session and the third session, pictures of the brain will be taken using a device called MRI. There are no contrast or radioactive agents, sedation or other injections required for the study. During the second session the children in the study will meet with a neuropsychologist who will interview them and ask them to perform specific tasks, in order to evaluate their language and thinking process.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Allen Azizian 631) 632-3074 aazizian@ic.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
11. Post-Menopausal Women and Gum Disease
Is it possible that you have osteopenia? Do your gums bleed when you brush? Have you been told you have gum disease? Would you like to earn $500.00?
If you are a post-menopausal woman, not taking medications for osteoporosis, The School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook is conducting a clinical research project on a medication that may improve your gum disease and your osteopenia. If you are a woman with mild to moderate periodontal disease, early signs of osteoporosis and between ages of 45 and 70 you may qualify for this study. Please call (631)632-8912 or (631)632-8937.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Doctoral Defenses this week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST
2. Target Fitness Weight Management Program coming to West Campus!!!
Target Fitness is a successful 12-week weight management program led by Registered Dietitians from the Department of Family Medicine. A new class on West Campus will take place in the SAC on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. starting Thursday, September 18. Additional classes at various times are held in the Health Sciences Center, Tech Park and at Studio One Fitness and Nutrition. Call Health Connect at 444-4393 to sign up today!
Target Fitness Classes Provide:
- Individualized diet prescriptions based on medical history
- Body composition analysis (measure of body fat and muscle)
- Establishment of weight and fitness goals
- Intensive education on research-based nutrition strategies for weight loss
- Introduction to stress reduction and behavioral change techniques
- Training on innovative self-monitoring tools
- Tips on reading food labels and supermarket tour
- Taste testing innovative food products
- Tips on meal preparation, modifying recipes and eating out
Submitted by: Lauren Gargiula/UHMC
3. Gloria and Mark Snyder Hillel Center dedicated
The Gloria and Mark Snyder Hillel Center, located in Suite 201 of the Stony Brook Union, will officially be dedicated on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30 PM in room 249 of the Union. This is a complimentary event but seating is very limited. Please RSVP ASAP (Jill.Zucker@StonyBrook.edu). Dessert will be served. Numerous faculty, staff and community members will be honored.
http://www.SUNYSB.edu/Hillel
Submitted by: Jill Zucker/Affl