Campus Announcements for the week of 06/30/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes¸ employee info¸ Admin announcements)
1. A message from Computer Corner's General Manager
2. West Campus/HSC B140W Tuition Waivers
3. The Administrataive Review Committee of the University Senate is conducting a survey among the faculty and professional staff.
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. HSC Library Summer Hours Beginning 6/30/03
2. Research Foundation Delta Dental
3. Acupuncture for Research Foundation Employees with Empire Healthchoice PPO
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR¸ EAP¸ DoIT¸ etc...)
1. Do you know how to archive your mail, create an out-of-office reply, organize mail into folders, manage your calendar?
07. Entertainment (Sports¸ Movies¸ Events¸ etc...)
1. The Stony Brook Farmers Market is currently postponed
2. 2003 Seawolves Football Season Tickets Now On Sale
3. 2003 Girls Soccer Camp
4. Summer Softball Camps offered! Pitcher/Catcher Camp July 14-21; General Skills Camp July 21- 24
5. The Department of Campus Recreation Men's Softball League Now Forming
6. 8th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, July 16-26
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD¸ etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Course
2. Summer Sessions Registration Continues
09. Research (Studies¸ Testing¸ etc...)
1. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
2. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
10. Miscellaneous
1. The doctoral defenses this week
2. Disability Studies Group meeting
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes¸ employee info¸ Admin announcements)
1. A message from Computer Corner's General Manager
This represents my final correspondence as General Manager of Computer Corner, and it has been my pleasure to serve the campus in this capacity. My involvement with Stony Brook University began about twelve years ago, when I began providing support to the departments that were using Mac Computers.
From the beginning and over the years my goal has been to provide excellent service to the campus technology users.
I have met some terrific people, from whom I learned a great deal about myself, being a manager and community member. In return, I tried to give a little something back to everyone.
I have gained an enormous amount of professional development and personal satisfaction from my years with Computer Corner. My thanks goes to the people, who provided me with guidance, supported my efforts, and the mission of the store.
Thank you,
James Mattern
Submitted by: James Mattern/FSA
2. West Campus/HSC B140W Tuition Waivers
Tuition waiver forms for the B140W fall program are now available to full-time State and Research Foundation employees on West Campus and HSC. Please call 2-6167 or email alessandra.white@stonybrook.edu to request a form; please indicate your campus address including zip code and your Research Foundation or State status. The completed waiver request must be returned to Benefits, Z=0751 on or before FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2003 for review and approval.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
3. The Administrataive Review Committee of the University Senate is conducting a survey among the faculty and professional staff.
The University Senate is conducting a survey among the faculty and professional staff in order to determine priority concerns for the University. Similar surveys have been conducted periodically, most recently in 1997, and are valuable in determining changes in campus attitudes and perceptions. All responses are non-attributable, and are only summarized at the highest organizational level (e.g., College). This year, the survey is available only on-line. Please take the time to respond. The survey should take only about 15-20 minutes to complete, and a high response rate will make the results more meaningful.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/senatesurvey.nsf/survey
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. HSC Library Summer Hours Beginning 6/30/03
Health Sciences Library Summer Hours
June 30 - August 24, 2003
Monday - Friday 8 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday Closed
Coller Learning Center Computer Lab Hours
Monday - Friday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday Closed
Exceptions: Both the Library & Computer Lab will be closed Friday, July 4th for Independence Day.
Submitted by: Jeanne Galbraith/HSC
2. Research Foundation Delta Dental
Effective 7/1/03, employees will be able to use dentists in an additional network (DeltaPreffered). The maximum calendar year benefit for employees using the DeltaPreferred Network will increase to $1,500. Because the DeltaPreferred dentists accept lower fees, employees using them will have lower coinsurance payments as well as a higher annual maximum.
Those employees who continue to use the DeltaPremier network or a non participating dentist will continue to have the current $1,200 calander year maximum.
Employees can find out which dentists are in which networks by going to www.2MidAtlanticDeltaDental.com.
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
3. Acupuncture for Research Foundation Employees with Empire Healthchoice PPO
Empire has new limitations for acupuncture:
Acupuncture is medically appropriate for the following diagnoses:
1. Chemotherapy related nausea and vomiting
2. Nausea of pregnancy
3. Post-operative dental pain
4. Post-operative nausea and vomiting in adults
The current scientific literature does not support acupuncture for other diagnosis, including: Asthma, Back pain, Fibromyalgia, Headache, Smoking cessation and Stroke rehabilitation. Therefore, Empire will no longer reimburse for these diagnoses. Contact Empire directly for further information at 800-377-5156.
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR¸ EAP¸ DoIT¸ etc...)
1. Do you know how to archive your mail, create an out-of-office reply, organize mail into folders, manage your calendar?
Client Support offers Lotus Notes training for every level of user - whether you are a new Notes user or someone who has been using Notes and would like to enhance your skills and learn more about what Notes can do for you. Go to our Client Support website to register.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
07. Entertainment (Sports¸ Movies¸ Events¸ etc...)
1. 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
2. 2003 Seawolves Football Season Tickets Now On Sale
Season tickets for the 2003 Stony Brook Seawolves football season are now on sale. Stony Brook will look to extend its undefeated home winning streak inside Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium when it hosts the Siena Saints on Saturday, Sept. 13th at 6:00 p.m. The first 5,000 fans will receive a free Howl Towl. There will also be a post game fireworks display.
Season ticket packs start at just $25. The 2003 schedule can be seen and tickets can be purchased by clicking on the link below or by calling 632.WOLF.
http://goseawolves.ocsn.com/tickets/tickets-footbl.html
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
3. 2003 Girls Soccer Camp
The Stony Brook Women's Soccer Staff and Team would like to invite you to our 2003 Girls Soccer Camp. Our goal is to meet the training needs of girls and young women at all levels and abilities between the ages of 7 and 17. The day camp will run from 9am to 3:30pm the week of July 21st to the 25th. The evening camp will run from 4:30pm to 7:30pm the week of July 21st to the 25th. If you would like more information or a brochure, please do not hesitate to call Megan Mills at 2-3286 or email at mmills@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://goseawolves.ocsn.com
Submitted by: Megan Mills/CAS
4. Summer Softball Camps offered! Pitcher/Catcher Camp July 14-21; General Skills Camp July 21- 24
Go to www.goseawolves. org and click on "camps" for further information and camp applications! Please call 632-7282/4517 with any questions.
Submitted by: Megan Bryant/CAS
5. The Department of Campus Recreation Men's Softball League Now Forming
The Department of Campus Recreation Men's Softball League is now forming. Registration Deadline is July 2nd. Teams will consist of at least nine people on the field at all times. Registration Fee is $125.00/team. Games (doubleheaders) will be played on Tues/Thurs. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano at 632-4145.
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/recreation/
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
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. Summer Sessions Registration Continues
Students may continue to enroll in Summer Session II classes through July 13, on the SOLAR System or by telephone. High-achieving high school students may take one 100-level class in Session II, which runs from July 14 through August 22.
For information, visit the Summer Sessions Website at 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. 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. Disability Studies Group meeting
The next Disability Studies Group meeting will take place on Monday, July 7, 2003 at 11:00 am in the SHTM large conference room, room #408, HSC, L-2. Kathleen Monahan, Dept of Socail Welfare, will speak about the sexual abuse of people with disabilities.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC