Campus Announcements for the week of 05/05/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes¸ employee info¸ Admin announcements)
1. University Senate Meets Monday, May 5th at 3:30 in SAC 302
2. UUP Tuition Waiver Applications
3. Your opinion is needed for Stony Brook's NCAA Required Self-Study of our Athletics Program
4. Research Foundation Employees - Deadline for enrolling in the CNA Group Long-Term Care Insurance has been extended to May 15
5. SOS International Travel Assistance is available for Research Foundation Employees
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Catering Services available for UH/HSC Departments
2. National Hospital Week 2003
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR¸ EAP¸ DoIT¸ etc...)
1. Enhance your Lotus Notes skills! Take a training class with the DoIT/Client Support training team
2. Lunchtime Learning-Lunch Provided Employee Assistance Program Fighting for Your Empty Nest Marriage
3. CSEA Worker Re-Training Courses
4. Celt's Multimedia Lab, Come See (And Hear) What We Can Do For You.
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
2. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering/CEAS Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series, Dr. Sheldon Weinbaum, Distinguished Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, CUNY
3. Materials Science & Engineering, Chairman's Distinguished Lecture Series, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Engineering Building Room 301
4. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
5. 100 Years in America: The Japanese Americans
6. May 7 "Global Conflict and Nonviolent Solutions" Academic Lecture and Student Workshop CELT Melville Library E1337
7. 2003 Long Island Life Sciences Summit
8. Pasta and Politics with Senator Alfonse D'Amato - May 15, 2003. 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Student Activities Center
9. 100 Years In America: The Japanese Americans
10. Iraq: People and Place
11. Tonight--Congressman Gary Ackerman To Speak On Campus
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cover the Unisured Week Event
2. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series & the 10thAnnual Lauren Ackerman Memorial Lecture
3. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, May 7, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Darren Kaufman, MD MS
4. Writing and Publishing in the Social Work and Health Professions
06. Charitable (Habitat¸ Blood drives¸ Cats¸ etc...)
1. Volunteers Needed For Commencement
2. Memorial Day Ceremony In Honor Of Deceased CSEA Vet's
3. Laughwell has a new name...Cody Comedy Festival
4. Inherited and Metabolic Disorders Support Group of Suffolk County Raffle / Fund Raiser
5. First Annual Bike Tour For Stony Brook, Sunday, June 8, 8:00am.
6. Adorable Cats and Kittens Available for Adoption!
07. Entertainment (Sports¸ Movies¸ Events¸ etc...)
1. Asian American Faculty-Staff Association Dinner Event
2. Campus Life Awards for Excellence In Leadership & Involvement
3. The Emerson String Quartet Chamber Music Festival
4. Save the Dates! May 2003 Wang Center Events
5. Stony Brook Jazz Combos Concert-Thursday, May 8th, 2003, 8:00 p.m. at the Recital Hall, Staller Center ($8/4 students & seniors)
6. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 30 - August 22, 2003 632-4550
7. May 8 Alumni Author Tom House Book Reading & Signing 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Javits 2FL Melville Library
8. May 9 Elaine Cunningham visits Stony Brook Campus!! Student Union Ballroom from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
9. Tai-Chi
10. Pottery Sale! End of Semester Sale. Gifts for Every Occassion. Wednesday, May 7, 10am-4pm, SB Union Lobby.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD¸ etc...)
1. Arts & Leisure Classes Offered at the Crafts Center. Summer Registration Begins! Call 632-6822.
2. Computer Training - Electric Rain Swift 3D NCE 331 - 4 sessions - Fee $300
3. Website Design Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0 NCE 328 - 6 sessions
4. Macromedia Fireworks 4.0 NCE 327 - 3 sessions
5. Exploring Macromedia FLASH 5 NCE 329 - 12 sessions
6. Computer Training Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher NCE 325.4 - 2 sessions - Fee: $100
7. Computer Training Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage NCE 325.5 - 3 sessions - Fee: $150
8. Computer Training Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer NCE 325.6 - 3 sessions - Fee: $175
09. Research (Studies¸ Testing¸ etc...)
1. Elevated Lipids And Cholesteral Program
2. Sarcopenia Study in the Elderly
3. Black Women and Breast Cancer: An Interview Study
4. Acne Study
5. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
6. Smoking And Periodontal (Gum) Disease
7. Diabetes And Periodontal (Gum) Disease
10. Miscellaneous
1. North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
2. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Ph.D. Dissertation Defense
3. Doctoral Dissertations this week
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes¸ employee info¸ Admin announcements)
1. University Senate Meets Monday, May 5th at 3:30 in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
May 5th, 2003
I. Approval of minutes from April 7th
II. Approval of tentative agenda
III. President of University Senate Report (B. Lindquist)
IV. President's Report (S. Kenny)
V. Provost's Report (R. McGrath)
VI. Vice President Reports on implementation of budget cuts (R. Mann)
VII. Resolution on Designating Undergraduate Bulletin Online as Official Undergraduate Bulletin (R. Kerber)
VIII. Discussion on Resolution: Declaration of Majors (Undergraduate Council)
IX. Old business
X. New business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
2. UUP Tuition Waiver Applications
UUP tuition waiver applications are available at the West Campus Benefits Office, Administration Building, Room 390 for all West Campus and HSC UUP-represented employees who are planning to take a credit-bearing course in the Summer 1 and/or Summer 2 sessions at SUNY. A separate waiver application is required for each session and may be obtained by calling 2-6167 or emailing alessandra.white@stonybrook.edu. Completed waiver applications must be sent to the Benefits Office, Z=0751 for approval. Approved waivers will be returned to you for submission to Student Accounts beginning May 1 for Summer 1 classes and June 1 for Summer 2 classes.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
3. Your opinion is needed for Stony Brook's NCAA Required Self-Study of our Athletics Program
If you haven't already done so, please go to (www.sunysb.edu/pres)to give your opinions about Stony Brook's Athletics Program in four key areas: Academic and Fiscal Integrity, NCAA Rules Compliance and Governance, and Equity, Welfare, and Sportsmanship. Stony Brook is engaged in an NCAA required self-study for certification of its Division I status in Athletics. (If you previously tried to click on the URL and received an error message, please try again using the exact URL listed here). The Self-Study Steering Committee wants and values your opinion.
http://www.sunysb.edu/pres
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
4. Research Foundation Employees - Deadline for enrolling in the CNA Group Long-Term Care Insurance has been extended to May 15
The Research Foundation has just announced that the deadline for enrolling in the CNA Group Long-Term Care Insurance has been extended to May 15, 2003. If you would like to enroll, please call CNA at 1-877-777-9072, or visit their web site at
http://www.ltcbenefits.com
, and use the password: trfsunygltc.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
5. SOS International Travel Assistance is available for Research Foundation Employees
The international travel assistance benefit is available to anyone traveling outside the home country on official Research Foundation of SUNY business. The spouse and dependent children are also covered when accompanying the person working on Foundation business. the full. The RF travel assistance benefit does not provide hospital or medical insurance. RF pays the full cost of the premium. Employees traveling abroad on official RF business should contact RF benefits at 2-6163 for futher information.
http://www.internationalsos.com
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Catering Services available for UH/HSC Departments
Expert on-site catering services are available by sending an email to Kristen Berry at Kberry@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or calling 49131 or 49012.
Submitted by: Kristen Berry/FSA
2. National Hospital Week 2003
Raffles, Displays, Demonstrations, Screenings, Lectures
Tuesday, May 13th 11am - 2pm HSC Galleria
All Hospital Employees Are Automatically Eligible To Win Raffle Prizes.
Electronic Patient Record - Virtual Colonoscopy - 3d Imaging - HIPAA Awareness - Clinical Trails - Patient Safety - Massage Therapy And More???
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Glucose, Pulmonary Function & Osteoporsis Screenings
L5 Snack Shack Cooking Demonstrations 11:30am - 12:00pm; 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Galleria Lunchtime Speaker Series: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday, May 14th 12pm – 8pm Blood Bank National Hospital Week Blood Drive
10am – 7pm Smith Haven Mall, Center Mall, Displays, Demonstrations And Screenings
Friday, May 16th 11am - 2pm Tech Park Electronic Patient Record - Lyme Disease - Clinical Trails - Physical And Occupational Therapy And More??? Blood Pressure And Pulmonary Function Screenings
Raffle Prizes Drawn At The Galleria And Tech Park. For More Information Call Healthconnect At 444-4393
Submitted by: Lillian Samundsen/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR¸ EAP¸ DoIT¸ etc...)
1. 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
2. Lunchtime Learning-Lunch Provided Employee Assistance Program Fighting for Your Empty Nest Marriage
The term empty nest syndrome refers to the time of adjustment for parents when their children leave home, especially when the last child leaves home.
This time is typically associated with stress, anxiety, identity crisis and heartache. This workshop will look at the top issues and challenges in the empty nest years.
It will also give information and resources to help couples through the empty nest passage.
Tuesday, May 13, 2003, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Location: Women's Studies Colloquium Center, Old Chemistry Bldg.
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). Don't forget, lunch is provided, please bring your own beverage.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. CSEA Worker Re-Training Courses
CSEA Spring 2003 Course Offerings: The School of Health Technology and Management is pleased to announce its new course offerings for spring 2003.
During the week of May 5, 2003 the following will be offered: Introduction to Computing I and Conversational English Part 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
4. Celt's Multimedia Lab, Come See (And Hear) What We Can Do For You.
Open House for all Instructors/Faculty
Enhance your educational content with some multimedia technology. See examples of CELT's multimedia lab productions.
Thursday, May 22 at 3:00pm, Room 1337 Melville library
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu/celt.php?section=about&subsection=celt_projects/celt_projects.htm
Submitted by: Paul St.Denis/Prov
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"GENETIC NEEDLES IN STATISTICAL HAYSTACKS: LOCATING QTLS FOR LONGEVITY"
Dr. Leo Luckinbill, Department of Biological Sciences, Wayne State University
Host: Dr. Lev Ginzburg
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
2. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering/CEAS Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series, Dr. Sheldon Weinbaum, Distinguished Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, CUNY
Skiing, Tip Toeing and Feeling Your Way Across the Endothelial
Glycocalyx: A Miracle Structure for the Regulation of Transport and Red and White Cell Interaction with Vascular Endothelium.
Professor Weinbaum has published more than 185 full length papers plus numerous shorter communications and conference papers and made fundamental contributions to many fields.
Talk will be Friday, May 9th 2PM in room 301 of the Engineering Building. Call the Dept. at 631 632 8300 for more information.
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CEAS
3. Materials Science & Engineering, Chairman's Distinguished Lecture Series, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Engineering Building Room 301
"National Trends Affecting Materials Science Departments & Professional Societies"
Dr. Merrilea Mayo, formerly a faculty member at Penn State, has become increasingly involved in issues of Science Policy. She recently spent a year in the office of Senator Joseph Lieberman covering all civilian and military R & D issues for the Sentator. In October 2001, she help found ASTRA, the Alliance for Science and Technology Research in America that seeks to increase governmental R & D funding for the physical sciences in the U.S.. Dr. Mayo is currently the President of the Materials Research Society and Director of the Government- University- Industry Research Roundtable within the National Academies (an organization that brings together leaders in industry, government and academia to address pressing issues concerning the U. S. national research enterprise).
Submitted by: Henry White/CEAS
4. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
The Department of Neurobiology & Behavior Thursday Seminar Series continues for Spring 2003. Dr.Myles Akabas, from the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine will be our speaker. His topic will be "Conformational Changes in GABA-A Receptor Channel Induced by GABA and General Anesthetics."
Date: Thursday 5/8/03 Time: 12:00PM Place: Life Sciences Building, Room 038
Submitted by: Carol Brady/CAS
5. 100 Years in America: The Japanese Americans
Wednesday, May 7th - 100 Years in America: The Japanese Americans
Hosted by the Wang Center, in collaboration with the Center for Japanese Studies. Joan Miyazaki, a third-generation Japanese American, will draw upon stories from family and friends about the immigrant experience, incarceration, and assimilation into the American mainstream. A video excerpt from P.J. Hirabayashi's compelling dance piece Ei Ja Nai Ka -(Isn't It Good?) chronicles the difficult manual labor of early immigrants to the United States.
12:45 p.m., Wang Center Lecture Hall 1. Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
6. May 7 "Global Conflict and Nonviolent Solutions" Academic Lecture and Student Workshop CELT Melville Library E1337
May 7 "Global Conflict and Nonviolent Solutions" Academic Lecture and Student Workshop CELT Melville Library E1337 Lecture (4:00 - 5:30 pm) and Workshop (6:00 - 9:00 pm)
Jack DuVall and Shaazka Beyerley will present an academic lecture on "Global Conflict and Nonviolent Solutions" based on Jack Duvall's co-authored book entitled, "A Force More Powerful" and educational video, "Bringing Down A Dictator."
Admission: Complimentary. Sponsored by the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, CELT, FLC, Students for Peace & Humanity and University Bookstore
http://stonybrook.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
7. 2003 Long Island Life Sciences Summit
The Center for Biotechnology along with the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative invite you to attend the 2003 Long Island Life Sciences Summit. May 8th, 2003. 7:30 -5pm. Hilton Huntington Hotel. It is the premier industry event for the life sciences community. It will bring small, emerging and established life science companies, along with leaders from the academic community, industry suppliers, venture capitalists, economic development professionals and professional service providers together to focus on issues of strategic importance to their continued growth and success in the region. The 2003 Summit is an invaluable opportunity for the Long Island life sciences community to interact in a dynamic forum to help develop and implement an agenda focused on creating a nurturing business environment for local companies to thrive. Space is Limited!! Register today by calling Kimberly Alden at 632-1991 or e-mailing kalden@lilsi.org
http://www.lilsi.org/summit/life-sci-summit.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
8. Pasta and Politics with Senator Alfonse D'Amato - May 15, 2003. 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Student Activities Center
The Center for Regional Policy Studies and Senator Ken LaValle present "Pasta and Politics with Senator Alfonse D'Amato", with special guest, Mayor Edward I. Koch, for the fifth symposium in the "Leaders in Government" series on Thursday, May 15, 2003, beginning with registration at 8:00 a.m. in the Student Activities Center lobby. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. No fee. Registration required. Call Edie Jones at 2-9021.
Submitted by: Edith Jones/CAS
9. 100 Years In America: The Japanese Americans
Wednesday, May 7, 12:45, Wang Center Lecture Hall 1
Culture, traditional values, the immigrant experience, war, prejudice, incarceration, intergenerational contrasts, contributions and assimilation into the American mainstream give Japanese Americans a special perspective on the American Experience. Joan Miyazaki, a third generation Japanese American, will draw upon stories beginning a century ago, from family and friends. Video excerpts from P.J Hirabayashi's compelling dance piece Ei Ja Nai Ka (Isn't it Good) chronicling the difficult manual labor of early immigrants to the United States and revealing photographs animate these moving stories.
In Collaboration with the Center for Japanese Studies. Japanese Refreshments will be served.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Admin
10. Iraq: People and Place
Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 pm, Wang Center Lecture Hall 1
Iraq's historical, cultural, religious and geographic significance to world civilization and contemporary events are examined in this revealing discussion. Speakers include Said Arjomand, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Shoki Goodarzi, Art History; Sr. Sanaa Nadim, Chaplain of Islamic Society of North America; and Jacob Levich, contributing editor of Behind the Invasion of Iraq (Monthly Review Press, 2003)
Iraqi refreshments will be served. Free and open to the General public
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Admin
11. Tonight--Congressman Gary Ackerman To Speak On Campus
U.S. Foreign Policy in the Future of the Middle East
Hon. Gary Ackerman
-Member of Congress, 5th NY Congressional District
-Senior Member, House International Relations Committee
-Ranking Democrat on the International Relations Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia
Tonight, Monday, May 5, 2003 7:30 PM, Student Activities Center (SAC) Ballroom A
Tickets are required for admission.
Tickets are available at no charge from the Hillel Foundation office. Call 632-6565, stop by SB Union 201 or email ksacks@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for tickets and more info. All remaining tickets will be available at the door.
http://www.sunysb.edu/hillel
Submitted by: Joshua Lipshitz/Affl
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cover the Unisured Week Event
Tuesday March 11, 2003 4:30 PM - 7 P.M.
The Health Sciences Center participates in National Cover the Uninsured Week. We must address the crisis or 43 million Americans without health insurance. Join us for this important program including a speaker from the Rekindling Reform movement and a representative from each school within the HSC and University Hospital. All students, faculty and staff, as well as the public are encouraged to attend. For more information call 4-3164.
Submitted by: Charles Robbins/UHMC
2. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series & the 10thAnnual Lauren Ackerman Memorial Lecture
Things That Make a Difference in Fracture Healing
James D. Heckman, M.D., Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Wednesday, May 7, 2003, 4 PM, Health Sciences Center, SOM, Level 3, Lecture Hall 6
This lecture is co-hosted by the Dept. of Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
3. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, May 7, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Darren Kaufman, MD MS
Application of Project Management Methodology to the Care of Hospital Inpatients in an Academic Medical Center Setting
The ProjectRounds(TM) methodology formalizes a novel paradigm in the planning and control of hospital inpatient care. Care coordinators translate clinical information, summarized in a physician-generated planning tool, into a work breakdown structure (WBS) and develop a formal "project" schedule that details summary tasks and individual work packages attendant to the patient's care. The care plan incorporates key tasks needed to meet mandated patient safety and quality standards. The anticipated duration of each summary task is based upon average length of stay data used by the prospective payment system, although primacy is given to the clinician's medical judgment. Application of ProjectRounds(TM) is expected to optimize the Quality, Cost, and Time (length of stay) equilibrium of the inpatient care "project", with a concomitant salutary impact upon patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and quality of care.
Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS
4. Writing and Publishing in the Social Work and Health Professions
May 9 2003, 8:30 to 11:30a.m. School of Social Welfare, Level 3, Lecture Hall 6
Professional writing is an arduous task. Getting published is thought of as the pinnacle of success. This workshop seeks to assist those interested in writing and publishing with some of the necessary tools in achieving this goal. we will also address some of the common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid.
Discussant: Abraham Lurie, Ph.D., Candyce Berger, Ph.D., Joel Blau D.S.W., Frances L. Brisbane, Ph.D., Harvey Farberman, Ph.D.
Contact: Ellen Kosloff at 444-3694 or email Rkosloff@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
06. Charitable (Habitat¸ Blood drives¸ Cats¸ etc...)
1. Volunteers Needed For Commencement
SBU will be celebrating the 43rd Commencement Ceremony May 22 and May 23, 2003. Once again, Conferences and Special Events staff is looking for volunteers to help make this a memorial celebration of great achievement for the graduates. If you would like to volunteer contact Peg Abbatiello at ext. 26320.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
2. Memorial Day Ceremony In Honor Of Deceased CSEA Vet's
The CSEA Long Island Region 1 Veteran's Committee will be holding a Memorial Day Ceremony in honor of deceased CSEA members who were Veterans. The ceremony will be held at Calverton National Cemetery. If you have a friend or loved one who is interred at Calverton National Cemetery, and they were a CSEA member, please call Maryann Phelps at ext. 4-8356 for more information.
Submitted by: Maryann Phelps/HSC
3. Laughwell has a new name...Cody Comedy Festival
Only 9 days left to purchase your tickets to the Cody Comedy Festival on May 14th.
All proceeds to benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University.
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 Funny Bone Buffet Reception $150.00 per person includes reserved show ticket 5-7 pm Student Activities Center.
Comdedy Show - 7:30 pm $25.00 per person Staller Center.
Featured comedians include Greg Fitzsimmons, Wali Collins, Todd Berry and Greg Giraldo.
Reserve your tickets early by calling 444-2899. This event was a sell out last year!
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/HSC
4. Inherited and Metabolic Disorders Support Group of Suffolk County Raffle / Fund Raiser
Sponsored by The Department of Pediatrics at Stony Brook, Genetics Division.
$1.00 for 1 chance $5.00 for 6 chances
Drawing will be held on Friday, May 9, 2003. 1st place winner will receive A Day of Beauty at T. Carlton Spalone $400.00 value. 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a gift certificate
Winners will be notified and do not need to be present for drawing.
If you are interested in purchasing some chances please contact Dana Sabatino at 444-7885.
Submitted by: Dana Sabatino/UHMC
5. First Annual Bike Tour For Stony Brook, Sunday, June 8, 8:00am.
Ride the scenic roads of Suffolk County's North Shore on a 45 mile bicycle tour to benefit the Stony Brook Alumni Association's Scholarship Fund. There is a $15.00 entry fee to all who wish to participate. Snacks and beverages will be available to all riders. Interested participants can register online at: www.alumni.stonybrook.edu then clicking onto Planet Stony Brook or by contacting Kevin Rooney in Procurement at 632-6044, kgrooney@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Kevin Rooney/Admin
6. Adorable Cats and Kittens 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 soon-to-be-born, or newborn 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
07. Entertainment (Sports¸ Movies¸ Events¸ etc...)
1. Asian American Faculty-Staff Association Dinner Event
AAFSA welcomes Dr. Sunita Mukhi to the Asian Community
Join AAFSA on May 9, 2003 for dinner and help us welcome Dr. Mukhi to our community.
Location: Eastern Pavilion, 750 North Country Rd. (Rt. 25A), East Setauket. 751.1888
Agenda: 5:00 - 6:00PM - Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar)
6:15 - 7:30PM - Dinner & Conversations
Cost: $30 per person. Includes soda, appetizers and a nine course banquet dinner
RSVP: You may fill out our secure online RSVP & Payment form (link below) by May 5, 2003
http://www.stonybrook.edu/aafsa
Submitted by: Melissa Bishop/DoIT
2. Campus Life Awards for Excellence In Leadership & Involvement
Campus Life Awards recognizes the outstanding achievements of student leaders, organizations,and advisors for their hard work. It will take place Wednesday, May 7th in the SAC Auditorium from 5pm-7pm with reception to follow.
Submitted by: Tania Ortiz/OSA
3. The Emerson String Quartet Chamber Music Festival
The inaugural Emerson String Quartet Festival will occur on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7. Activities include open coachings of various student groups led by members of the Quartet, historical and analytical lectures delivered by members of the Music Department faculty, and formal concerts each day at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Staller Center's Recital Hall (these concerts require tickets throughthe Staller Box Office). For full details on the place and time of all events, please see the Music Department Website
http://www.stonybrook.edu/music
Submitted by: Martha Zadok/CAS
4. Save the Dates! May 2003 Wang Center Events
Join us for an exciting array of discussions and performances exploring the issues and presents the arts of Asia and Asian America. The events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited.
Wednesday, May 7, 12:45 p.m., Lecture Hall 1 - 100 Years in America: The Japanese Americans - Joan Miyazaki will draw upon stories beginning a century ago, from family and friends. Video excerpts from P.J. Hirabayashi's Ei Ja Nai Ka chronicling the difficult manual labor of early immigrants to the USA and revealing photos animate these moving stories.
Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m., Wang Theater - Politics of War and Remembrance - Noam Chomsky, media critic, Gary Okihiro, Director of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race at Columbia University, and Helen Zia, feminist activist and author, converse about the evolving state of democracy and civil liberties in America.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
5. Stony Brook Jazz Combos Concert-Thursday, May 8th, 2003, 8:00 p.m. at the Recital Hall, Staller Center ($8/4 students & seniors)
Featuring the Jazz Fusion Combo, the Jazz Guitar Trio, and the Big Band Rhythm Section plus Featured Soloists
Submitted by: Daniel Faulk/CAS
6. 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
7. May 8 Alumni Author Tom House Book Reading & Signing 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Javits 2FL Melville Library
May 8 "The Beginning of Calamities" Alumni Author Tom House Book Reading & Signing 5 - 7 pm Javits Room 2 Fl Melville Library
"Tom House's shining gifts as a storyteller-vivid prose, emotional insight, and hilarity - make The Beginning of Calamities a novel you'll relish and a debut you'll note." - David Ebershoff, author of Pasadena and The Danish Girl
Tom House's short fiction has appeared in Harper's New England Review, The Antioch Review, Best American Gay Fiction and many other publications. For more info about the author, please visit www.housestories.net
Admission: Complimentary. Sponsored by the Special Collections Dept. Frank Melville Library & University Bookstore
http://stonybrook.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
8. May 9 Elaine Cunningham visits Stony Brook Campus!! Student Union Ballroom from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
May 9 Elaine Cunningham visits Stony Brook Campus - Student Union Ballroom from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Elaine Cunningham is the author of the Songs & Swords series of novels, the Counselors & Kings trilogy and Evermeet for Wizards of the Coast Inc. Cunningham also hit the New York Times bestseller list with Dark Journey, her Star Wars title (for Del Ray). Cunningham's forthcoming "Tangled Web" and "Windwalker" brings the Starlight & Shadows trilogy to its conclusion.
Admission: Complimentary. Sponsored by the Special Collections Dept. Frank Melville Library, Science Fiction Forum and University Bookstore
http://stonybrook.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
9. Tai-Chi
The Department of Campus Recreation will be holding a specialty class for 6 weeks. Beginning June 4, 2003-July 9, 2003, TAI- CHI will be offered outside in the SAC Courtyard.
This class is a separate fee from the regular fitness class schedule.
$50.00/per 6 week session
TAI-CHI Wednesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm (SAC Courtyard) June 4th -July 9th
To register please contact the Wellness Center Manager at 632-7263.
http://recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
10. Pottery Sale! End of Semester Sale. Gifts for Every Occassion. Wednesday, May 7, 10am-4pm, SB Union Lobby.
The StonyBrook Union Crafts Center is having its final sale of the spring semester. Pick up gifts for Mother's Day or Graduation. Plenty of unique handmade items to choose from: Raku, Pots, Vases, cups, plates, bowls, sculpture, pitchers and more. Check out our special reduced shelf! For more info call 632-6822.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD¸ etc...)
1. Arts & Leisure Classes Offered at the Crafts Center. Summer Registration Begins! Call 632-6822.
The Stony Brook Union Crafts Center offers workshops that are low-cost, non-credit and open to the public. Some classes include membership so you can work on your own in our fine studios in addition to class time. You may register at the Crafts Center Office, located in the lower level of the Student Union Bldg., room 049, or by mail. Enrollment is limited so register Early! For our Brochure call: 632-6822.
Summer 2003 Classes: Photography-B/W developing, Photographic Composition, Watercolor, Polymer Clay, Ceramic Pottery Making, Ceramic Clay for the Garden, Bartending, Defensive Driving.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
2. Computer Training - Electric Rain Swift 3D NCE 331 - 4 sessions - Fee $300
Electric Rain Swift 3D is the most versatile tool for creating web-ready 3D animations for use with Macromedia Flash. Through the combination of an easy-to-use interface, the industry standard vector exporter and a full ray tracing rendering engine, Swift 3D quickly creates high-quality 3D animations. This course will cover the fundamentals of 3D animation and simple 3D design. Students will explore the cross-application functions between Adobe Illustrator, Swift 3D and Macromedia Flash.
Required text - Foundation Swift 3D, retail: $29. May be purchased at www.swift3d.com
Section A: Sat, 9:00-12:00 pm, May 31; June 7, 14, and 21, 2003
10% discount University employees and students CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. Website Design Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0 NCE 328 - 6 sessions
Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and CSS. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, and how to manage workflow. Students will explore the cross-application functions, such as incorporating Fireworks graphics and Flash buttons. (No knowledge of Flash required.)Required Text - Dreamweaver 4 for Windows/Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by J. Tarin Towers, retail: $21.99.
Section D Tu, Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, May 20, 22, 27, 29; June 3, 5, 2003
Fee: $275 - 10% discount University employees and students. 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
4. Macromedia Fireworks 4.0 NCE 327 - 3 sessions
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics, and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.
Required text - Fireworks 4 for Windows/Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Sandee Cohen, retail: $18.99.
Section D: Tu, Th 6:00-9:00 pm, June 10, 12, 17, 2003
Fee: $150 - 10% discount University employees and students. 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. Exploring Macromedia FLASH 5 NCE 329 - 12 sessions
Required Text: Macromedia Flash 5: Training from the SourceMacromedia
Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the World Wide Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Mastering the use of these advanced features is considered the industry standard for web animators. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Section D: Th, Tu, W 6:00-9:00 pm, June 19, 24, 25, 26; July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 2003
Fee: $575 - 10% discount University employees and students. 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
6. Computer Training Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher NCE 325.4 - 2 sessions - Fee: $100
Creating basic Web pages is easy with Microsoft's page layout program. Learn about Publisher's "WYSIWYG" word processor-like tools, built-in HTML code generator, design considerations, page wizards, page enhancements, debugging and site publication.
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or equivalent experience.
Section D: M, W, 6:00-9:00 pm, May 12 and 14, 2003. 10% discount University employees and students
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
7. Computer Training Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage NCE 325.5 - 3 sessions - Fee: $150
Microsoft FrontPage is a quick, effective way to create and manage professional-quality Internet sites without programming. It makes it easy for new users and professional Web developers to build and maintain well-designed Web sites in no time. Learn how to employ wizards, templates, page editing, graphics, themes and forms to create sophisticated looking frame-based sites. Students will also explore FrontPage's advanced features, Active X controls, Java applets, plug-ins, PowerPoint animation.
Prerequisite: Experience in basic webpage creation.
Section D: M, W, 6:00-9:00 pm, May 19, 21 and 28, 2003. 10% discount University employees and students
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
8. Computer Training Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer NCE 325.6 - 3 sessions - Fee: $175
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 D: M, W, 6:00-9:00 pm, June 2, 4 and 9, 2003. 10% discount University employees and students
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
09. Research (Studies¸ Testing¸ etc...)
1. Elevated Lipids And Cholesteral Program
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be conducting four, two-hour group visits for patients with elevated lipids and cholesterol.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess cardiovascular risk, nutrition, exercise and stress levels as well as to determine if their lipid management is optimal. The group visits review factors that contribute to cardiovascular risk and increasing levels of lipids and insulin and addresses how they can be decreased with whole foods, exercise and stress reduction. Also reviewed are genetic influences, indications for medications, their side effects profile as well as the most current evidence-based information on supplements and vitamins.
The series is scheduled on consecutive Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park.
Most insurance plans are accepted with appropriate co-pay. To register, please call 631.444.9815
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
2. Sarcopenia Study in the Elderly
Are you over 60 years of age and in reasonably good health. Then maybe you be interested in participating in a research study. Study participants receive payment up to $1600. For more information, please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
Submitted by: Bernice Sealy/UHMC
3. 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
4. Acne Study
Do You Have Moderate Acne? Are you a woman between the ages of 16-45?
If so, you may qualify to participate in an acne research study. Free experimental oral medication & office visits. Subjects will be paid a nominal fee for each visit.
Where? Stony Brook Dermatology Associates, 181 Belle Mead Road, East Setauket, NY 11733. Call 631-444-4274 for details.
Submitted by: Jennifer Intravaia/UHMC
5. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
The Department of Psychology at SUNY Stony Brook 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. 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.
Submitted by: Laura Klein/CAS
6. Smoking And Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Are You a Smoker? Do you have Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
65 million people in the United States have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Smoking is the greatest risk factor for periodontal disease, an often silent disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic, progressive inflammatory condition with no known cure. We are conducting a study to determine whether a tetracycline drug can reduce specific markers of inflammation, which can make it easier to control and treat periodontal disease.
People enrolled in the study will receive: Payment of up to $300.00, Free Dental Cleaning and Free Study Drug.
Please contact Ruth Tenzler RN BSN CCRC (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
7. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
Increase your awareness of ways to reduce occupational safety and health injuries and illnesses by celebrating North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH), May 4-10, 2003. NAOSH is sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering and safety professionals in Mexico. For additional information about NAOSH, please visit Environmental Health & Safety's website.
http://www.ehs.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Gary Kaczmarczyk/Admin
2. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Ph.D. Dissertation Defense
The Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pathology student Dolores Gomez will be holding her Ph.D. Dissertation Defense entitled, "Characterization of Cellular Proliferation and Gene Induction by the Interferon Cytokine" on Thursday, May 8,2003 at 1pm in the 9th Floor of the Basic Science Tower, room 145.
The Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pathology student Michael P. Rosconi will be holding her Ph.D. Dissertation Defense entitled, "Structure of the Membrane-inserted T Domain of Diphtheria Toxin" on Thursday, May 8,2003 at 9am in room 038, Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
3. Doctoral Dissertations this week
To view this week's Doctoral Dissertation defenses, please click on the URL below
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST