Campus Announcements for the week of 07/14/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. SUNY state-wide Adobe Products contract
2. The Research Foundation Long-Term Disability Carrier has Changed
3. WEST CAMPUS/HSC State/Research Foundation B140W Tuition Waiver Program
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
2. Golf Fund Raiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity
3. Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden Fund Raiser
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Call for Volunteers for the annual program "Scooping Out Success 2003"
2. The Stony Brook Farmers Market is currently postponed
3. Vous Pouvez Lire Français? Can You Read French? Then check out the French Book Sale!
4. Sneak Preview screening of "Wake," the highly anticipated independent film by Henry LeRoy Finch
5. CSEA Region 1 Health Fair and International Day Events
6. 8th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, July 16-26
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Course
2. Late Registration for Summer Session II Classes Begins
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
2. Would you like to try some free toothpaste/mouthrinse samples?
3. Do You Have Gum (Periodontal) Disease?
4. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
10. Miscellaneous
1. The doctoral defenses this week
2. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. SUNY state-wide Adobe Products contract
SUNY's Adobe agreement has been approved and is in effect immediately. The contract number is PA03267. This agreement provides SUNY institutions with approximately a 65% discount on Adobe's standard education prices. The agreement is valid for two years, and SUNY has the option to renew for two more two-year terms after its expiration.
UBMICRO IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED RESELLER FOR THIS AGREEMENT. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED THROUGH UBMICRO TO RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNTS. Almost all Adobe products and services are available under this contract, and campuses may order licenses, media and services as needed by issuing a PO to UBMicro, referencing contract number PA03267.
Pricing and ordering information is available at UBMicro's website:
http://www.ubmicro.buffalo.edu/partners.shtml
If you have any questions about the products and services available or how to place an order, please contact UBMicro as follows:
Donald Wallace
716-645-5819
dwallace@buffalo.edu
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/doit.nsf
Submitted by: Melissa Bishop/DoIT
2. The Research Foundation Long-Term Disability Carrier has Changed
The Research Foundation Long-Term Disability Plan is now administered by Standard Life Insurance of New York. TIAA-CREF had been the previous administrator but has sold all of its long-term disability business to Standard Life. There has also been a change in the way disability is determined under the plan for disabilities that begin on or after January 1, 2003. Research Foundation Central will be sending a letter directly to eligible full-time employees covered under the Long-Term Disability Plan. This letter describes the new changes and will be going out to employees in July.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
3. WEST CAMPUS/HSC State/Research Foundation B140W Tuition Waiver Program
This is a reminder to all full-time State and Research Foundation employees on West Campus and HSC that the B140W tuition waiver request form for the Fall, 2003 semester must be submitted to Benefits, Z=0751, no later than the close of business on FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2003 for consideration. Forms received after that date will be put on a waiting list. Please call Sandy White at 2-6167 or email alessandra.white@stonybrook.edu to request a form. Please note that the UUP Tuition Assistance Program is a separate funding program for UUP represented employees only and the request form for that program does not have to be submitted by the above date.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
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 at the turn, 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.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Donna Diaz/OSA
3. Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden Fund Raiser
There will be a jewelry sale fund raiser on Wednesday July 16,2003 from 9 am to 5 pm on level 5 between the hospital and HSC. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden fund. Please stop by and show your support for the garden. Thank you. If you would like more information about the garden, please call 444-3783 or visit the website.
http://stonybrookhospital.com/cmgarden
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
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. The Stony Brook Farmers Market is currently postponed
Due to the illness of a key vendor and the rain destroying many of the farmer's crops, the Farmers Market is currently postponed. If you know of a farmer or vendor that would be interested in participating, please contact Godfrey Palaia at 2-1463.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
3. Vous Pouvez Lire Français? Can You Read French? Then check out the French Book Sale!
The Melville Library's Book and Record sale, located on the 3rd floor of the Main Library is featuring French language books in a variety of subject areas. Topics include literature, history, philosophy and more! Most books are only .50 cents-$1. Supply is replenished regularly so check back often.
Submitted by: Elissa Daub/Lib
4. Sneak Preview screening of "Wake," the highly anticipated independent film by Henry LeRoy Finch
The Division of Campus Residences will hold a special "sneak preview" screening of "Wake," starring Gale Harold ("Particles of Truth" and Showtime's hit series "Queer as Folk"), on Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the campus's 525-seat Student Activities Center Auditorium. The intense and disturbing film is the writing and directorial debut of Henry LeRoy Finch.
In "Wake" featuring Oscar-winner Martin Landau ("Ed Wood," "Crimes and Misdemeanors") the fateful reunion of four brothers quickly dissolves into a night of drinking, deceit, perversions, and death. The brothers don't realize until it's too late that the party they are having, is, in fact, a wake.
"Wake" is from Wildwell Films, the independent production company headed by Hollywood producer Susie Landau Finch and her husband, writer/director Henry LeRoy Finch. After the movie's screening, Finch and producer Landau Finch be part of a Q&A session.
http://www.m4our.com/wake
Submitted by: Christina Fink/OSA
5. CSEA Region 1 Health Fair and International Day Events
The CSEA Region 1 Headquarters will be holding a Health Fair and an International Day on Saturday, July 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be vendors, giveaways, health screenings, Suffolk County Police Department Child Car Seat Safety checks, a large assortment of International and American foods, and much, much more. All CSEA members, families, and friends are invited. The events will take place at CSEA Headquarters located at the 3 Garet Place, Commack, NY 11725. For more information call Maryann Phelps at ext 4-8356.
Submitted by: Maryann Phelps/HSC
6. 8th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, July 16-26
Eleven days of independent films- premieres, films in competition and shorts, all at Staller Center for the Arts. Go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com for a complete schedule or call 631-632-ARTS for information. A $40 FestPass guarantees entrance to all films and Passholder Reception. Individual tickets go on sale starting July 7 at Staller Center Box Office or at 631-632-ARTS. Look for our orange film festival brochure at selected campus locations!
http://stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Course
A six hour course-Two Wednesdays; 7/16 & 7/23 - 5:30pm-8:30pm.
$31/Students, $35/Non-students, Student Activites Center.
The Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop emphasizing traffic safety awareness which is proven to reduce both accidents and traffic citations. Your attitudes and behaviors affect the way you drive. Learn to be a defensive driver and save 10% on your auto insurance(liability and collision) and reduce up to four points on your driving record. Pre-registraion is necessary. Call the Union Crafts Center 632-6822.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
2. Late Registration for Summer Session II Classes Begins
Summer Session II classes begin July 14 and continue through August 22. Students may late-register for classes through Wednesday, July 16, on a space-available basis. For further information visit the Summer Sessions Website: www.stonybrook.edu/summer. Or call 632-7790.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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
2. Would you like to try some free toothpaste/mouthrinse samples?
If you are 18 years or older and would like to try some free toothpaste/mouthrinse samples, you might qualify to participate in a toothpaste/mouthrinse research study. participants will receive a free dental exam and free tooth cleaning by dentist/dental hygienist, plus up to $100. Please call Stody Brook Dental School at (631) 632-8740 for details.
Submitted by: Ling Xu/HSC
3. 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
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. The doctoral defenses this week
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. 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 Tuesday 7/15/03 and Wednesday 7/16/03 from 10:00-AM till 2:00-PM and, at The Health Resource Center - located in the main entrance of the hospital on Thursday 7/16/03 from 1:00 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