Campus Announcements for the week of 12/01/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New York State - Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA)/Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) For 2004
2. Direct Deposit
3. Research Foundation Employees - Optional Retirement Plan for 2004
4. New 2003-2004 Catalogs Now Available From Hrs Training & Organizational Development
5. Volunteers Needed For December Graduation Ceremony
6. Staples 2004 Custom Catalog Kick-Off
7. Blackboard Instructors - Are you planning on using Blackboard this Spring?
8. Faculty - Planning on using a particular software package next semester? Will it work in the SINC Sites?
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Resiliency - The Attribute of Stress Resistant People
2. Lawson Requistion Training (HTNW27)-for Hospital Employees in the MILC-HSC, Level 2,- 12/4, 12/17 (9-11am)
3. Dealing with Difficult Patients(HTNW04)- Training for Hospital Employees- in the HSC- 12/04/03 (9am-12pm)
4. Foundations of Supervising Program (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
5. Sharing Music with Children: Cultivating Life Long Benefits
6. Join us on 12/3 and learn how to manage mailing lists and contacts in your Lotus Notes Personal Address book.
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 12/03/03
3. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, December 3rd
4. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, December 5, 2003
5. HISB presents "Europe and the Gypsies" An Interdisciplinary Colloquium
6. TODAY is the Celebration in Honor of Dr. David Bynum at 4 p.m. in the SAC Auditorium
7. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
8. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
9. Eureka! I've Made a Discovery!
10. Ecology and Evolution - Dissertation Defense
11. GEO Colloquium and Center for Environmental Molecular Science Seminar Series. Thursday, December 4. ESS 123 4pm
12. RFID - RADAR Technology for Commodity Goods
13. Doctoral Defenses this week
14. Asian and Asian American Studies Departmental Colloquium Series: "Reappropriating the Asian Storeowner Stereotype", Dec. 3, 2003 at 12:50 p.m.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Women's Heart Health Series II - Your Mind And Your Heart: Why Your Health Food Store Can't Always Fix It
2. Getting Your Proposal Out the Door...
3. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook University Fall Blood Drive 12/3/2003
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Lecture and Book-signing Event featuring Professor James Rubin on Wednesday, December 10 at 4pm
2. USA Track & Field - Long Island 2003-04 Indoor Schedule
3. Career Women's Luncheon - December 4th, 12 Noon, Student Union Ballroom
4. C.S.E.A. Local 614 Holiday Party Schedule
5. Holiday Pottery Sale! Our Largest Sale of the Year! Tuesday & Wednesday; December 9th & 10th
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds And Flu Workshop
2. Osteoporosis: An Integrative Approach To Prevention And Management
3. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Members and Their Immediate Family Members
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
2. Bipolar Research Study
3. Looking for individuals with depression for non-treatment research study
4. Sarcopenia Study in those over 60 years of age
5. Smoking and Gum Disease
6. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
7. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
8. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
9. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
10. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
11. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
12. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
13. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
14. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
15. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The GCRC, University Hospital. Free IQ Score And MRI Scan
16. LIPITOR Efficacy in an Alternate Day Regimen (LEADR)
17. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
18. Autism Spectrum Disorder
10. Miscellaneous
1. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
2. Holiday Gifts and Goodies at Seawolves MarketPlace
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. New York State - Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA)/Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) For 2004
By contributing to a STATE SRA or TDA, you can save more for retirement in 2004 and save more on taxes. The maximum pretax contribution for 2004 will be $13,000 or 100 percent of salary, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or above can contribute an additional $3,000 in 2004. If you are currently enrolled in an SRA or TDA, your current contribution will automatically continue into 2004, unless you submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement form to stop or change your contribution. If you are enrolled and wish to continue your current contribution in 2004, no action is required. Employees enrolled through TIAA-CREF will be receiving additional details directly before month end. Employees enrolled through another carrier should follow up with that carrier. If you wish to enroll for the first time, please e-mail Alessandra.White@stonybrook.edu for an enrollment package.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
2. Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is a smart way to get paid. It is safe, convenient, and saves you time.
Sign up today! It's quick and easy.
Information is available online at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
, or visit the Human Resource Services office located at 390 Administration Building. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 to 5:00.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Luis De Onis/Admin
3. Research Foundation Employees - Optional Retirement Plan for 2004
As a participant in the RF Optional Retirement Plan, you can save more for retirement in 2004 and save more on taxes at the same time. The maximum pretax contribution for 2004 will be $13,000 or 100 percent of salary, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or above will be able to contribute an additional $3,000 in 2004 (for a maximum total annual amount of $16,000). If you are currently enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan, your contributions will automatically continue into 2004, unless you submit a new form to stop or change your contributions. If you are enrolled and wish to continue your current contribution in 2004, no action is required. If you wish to enroll for the first time or wish to make a change, please e-mail Cori.Ribaudo@stonybrook.edu or Skevy.Giannitsas@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
4. New 2003-2004 Catalogs Now Available From Hrs Training & Organizational Development
The new 2003-2004 HRS Training catalog is now available, containing information on all services provided by Training, as well as Customer Service programs, Communication programs, Professional Development programs, HRS workshops, Employee and Labor Relations/AA/EEO workshops, Programs for Supervisors and Managers, Procedural/Informational Sessions, Financial Education and Retirement Planning sessions, Health and Wellness programs, New Employee Orientation schedule for 2004, and registration guidelines. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact Denise Gross at 2-4501 with your name, department and campus zip.
To visit the Training Webpage, please click on the link below
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
5. Volunteers Needed For December Graduation Ceremony
Conferences & Special Events is looking for volunteers to assist at the December Graduation Ceremony that will take place on December 21, 2003. The University's ability to present a ceremony that is memorable and efficient is largely due to the time, energy, dedication and commitment of our volunteers. Once again we need your assistance. If you would like to participate, contact Peg Abbatiello at 632-6320 or email mabbatiello@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
6. Staples 2004 Custom Catalog Kick-Off
Stony Brook University's Procurement Department and Staples Business Advantage invites you to attend the 2004 Custom Catalog Kick-Off of office supplies. Tuesday, December 9, 2003 from 10 am to 2 pm at the HSC Galleria or Wednesday, December 10, 2003 from 10 am to 2 pm at the SAC Ballroom B. Come learn what's new in our supply program with Staples. And join us for our extravaganza of product demonstrations and exciting new products. Free product samples and raffle prizes to be given away.
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
7. Blackboard Instructors - Are you planning on using Blackboard this Spring?
If you are planning on using Blackboard for the Spring 2004 semester, you will need to let us know.
Give us 5 minutes of your time right now and we will be able to have your class ready for you in 2-3 days.
If you wait until the beginning of the Spring semester, the waiting time increase to 4-7 days.
So what are you waiting for? Request your blackboard site today at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bbaccountreq
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/faculty.htm
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
8. Faculty - Planning on using a particular software package next semester? Will it work in the SINC Sites?
If you are planning on having your class use a particular software package this Spring or if your textbook comes with a CD, will it work in the SINC Sites on campus?
In order to find the answer to this question, Instructional Computing needs a copy of the software package before Monday, January 5th, 2004.
There is nothing more frustrating for the students to be told that they have to use a particular piece of software in the SINC Sites and it does not work.
This form:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/sreq.nsf/SoftwareRequests
must be completed if you require a specific software package for your students
This is to ensure that we will have an appropriate amount of time to evaluate the software and inform you of whether or not we will be able to fulfill your request.
Questions/Concerns?
Contact Nancy Duffrin, 631-632-8050, nduffrin@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Diana Voss
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Resiliency - The Attribute of Stress Resistant People
12/17/03, 11:30 - 12:30 East
Do you ever wonder why two different people exposed to the same type of stress react differently? One appears to do quite well while the other is overwhelmed. Resilience is the ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. Complete the Resiliency Self-Assessment Questionnaire and find out where you score on the road to resiliency. Learn about the factors that influence how well one copes with stressful life events.
Date: December 17, 2003, Time: 11:30-12:30, HSC, L2, Seminar Rm 2B
Please feel free to bring your lunch. (Maximum 15 registrants)
To Register: Call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Lawson Requistion Training (HTNW27)-for Hospital Employees in the MILC-HSC, Level 2,- 12/4, 12/17 (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/cf/index.cfm?id=1187
Submitted by: Jean Solheim/UHMC
3. Dealing with Difficult Patients(HTNW04)- Training for Hospital Employees- in the HSC- 12/04/03 (9am-12pm)
Health care workers are often called upon to maintain their professionalism while dealing with difficult, demanding or potentially violent patients. This workshop will address ways that employees can protect themselves using non-violent crisis intervention techniques while maintaining the safety and dignity of patients. Additionally, participants will learn ways to recognize potentially volatile situations and the need to have a safety plan of action. 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
4. Foundations of Supervising Program (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
Supervisor Development Programs!
If you are a first level supervisor and would like to enhance your skills, this program is for you!
This program runs once a year and has limited seating, so register now!
This is a comprehensive program which focuses on the competencies necessary to be an effective supervisor. This program provides a firm foundation in the following areas: Gaining respect and credibility, understanding your work unit, creating a motivation environment, communicating with your employees, delegating effectively, performance planning and evaluation, counseling and disciplinary process, EAP supervisory training, Understanding your legal responsibilities, diversity in the workplace, creativity and problem solving.
DATES: 1/14/04, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3 TIMES: Vary by session
TO REGISTER: Contact Denise Gross @ 2-4501 or click on the link below to find out more about this program.
LIMITED SEATING!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
5. Sharing Music with Children: Cultivating Life Long Benefits
Child and Family Studies and SBCCS present a round table discussion on music and children on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, 12:45PM -2PM at Stony Brook Child Care Services across from South P-lot. Edith Auner, Director Stony Brook University's Pre-College Program and Sharon Ferman, Program Coordinator, Music in Us will be discussion leaders. For more information, reservations or disability related accomodations, please call 632-6930. This program is part of the Parents as Problem Solvers Series.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
6. Join us on 12/3 and learn how to manage mailing lists and contacts in your Lotus Notes Personal Address book.
Add contact information for individuals from other companies/universities; create mailing lists for the groups of individuals that you correspond with on a regular basis. To register for "Lotus Notes: Your Personal Address Book" go to the Client Support website.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
Dr. Frank Weng from the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Services (NESDIS), will present a seminar entitled, "SSMI and AMSU Products and Their Climate Applications" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3. The seminar will be held at the Marine Sciences Research Center on South Campus. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 2-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 12/03/03
Dr. Da-lin Zhang from the Department of Meteorology, University of Maryland, will present a seminar entitled, "Explicit Simulation of Inner-Core Structures and Evolution of Hurricane Bonnie (1998)" on Wednesday, December 3. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, Endeavour Hall 120 at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 2-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
3. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, December 3rd
On Thursday, December 3rd, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar, given by Dr. Edward Callaway, of the Salk Institute of Biological Studies. Dr. Callaway' talk, "Parallel Pathways and Local Circuits in Visual Cortex", will be held at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
4. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, December 5, 2003
Dr. Peter Webster from Georgia Tech, will present a seminar on "Can optimal weather and climate forecasts assure sustainability in the agrarian societies of the monsoon regions? " at 12:30pm on December 5, 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
5. HISB presents "Europe and the Gypsies" An Interdisciplinary Colloquium
The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents "Europe and the Gypsies" An Interdisciplinary Colloquium
The speakers of this series have been invited to give their opinion of the portrayal of Gypsies in European culture, address issues related to Roma ethnic identity, as well as to assess Roma contributions to culture and music.
The next event will be December 3, 2003 4:30pm
Presentation of Tony Gatliff's film "Vengo".
There will be an introduction before and a discussion after the film.
All presentations will be held at the Humanities Institute, E4340 Melville Library. For more information, Please call HISB at 631-632-7765, or go to our website: www.sunysb.edu/humanities/indexpagelinks/fall2003.htm
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities/indexpagelinks/fall2003.htm
Submitted by: Adrienne Unger/CAS
6. TODAY is the Celebration in Honor of Dr. David Bynum at 4 p.m. in the SAC Auditorium
Please join us for a special lecture on "Mentoring for Success: Helping Underrepresented Students Thrive in a Research Environment" on Monday, December 1 at 4 p.m. in the Student Activities Center Auditorium. The event is in honor of the accomplishments of Dr. David Bynum, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, who received the 2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring. The featured speaker is Michael F. Summers, Professor, University of Baltimore, and the recipient of the 2000 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring. Dr. David Ferguson, the 1997 Presidential Award recipient, and the John H. Marburger III, Presidential Science Advisor, will also be speaking. See the Year of Community: Mentoring for Success Web site for more information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/yocm/events.shtml
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
7. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"THE INVASIBILITY OF LONG ISLAND FOREST COMMUNITIES"
Dr. Jessica Gurevitch, Department of Ecology and Evolution, SUNY at Stony Brook
Host: Dr. Manuel Lerdau-mlerdau@life.bio.sunysb.edu
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
8. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
On Thursday, December 04, 2003, hosted by Dr. Tzvi Tsfira, Dr. Michael Elbaum from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Isreal will hold a seminar entitled, "Nucleocytoplasmic Transport: Lessons from Frogs to Flowers" in Room 038 of the Life Science Building at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
9. Eureka! I've Made a Discovery!
Meet key members of the Office of Technology Licensing and learn how to disclose your inventions and what the common mistakes are. Patents and royalties will also be discussed. Wednesday, December 3, 12:45-2 p.m., SB Union Room 236. A light lunch will be provided. Contact Kris Duryea at 2-9347 or email kduryea@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to register or for more information.
http://http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/new/seminar.html
Submitted by: Kristina Duryea/Res
10. Ecology and Evolution - Dissertation Defense
10a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"TARGETING POLLINATORS AND EVADING HERBIVORES: FLORAL SCENT IN TWO SPECIES OF THISTLE"
Nina Aileen Theis, Department of Ecology and Evolution, SUNY at Stony Brook
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
11. GEO Colloquium and Center for Environmental Molecular Science Seminar Series. Thursday, December 4. ESS 123 4pm
Seminar by Dr. George Cody, Carnegie. "Ancient History: A record of the early Solar system recorded in organic solids from carbonaceous chondrites" ESS 123 4:00pm, December 4, 2003. A combined GEO Colloquium and CEMS seminar.
http://www.cems.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Andrea Illausky/CAS
12. RFID - RADAR Technology for Commodity Goods
Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology Seminar Series: Monday, December 1, 2003, at 5:20pm in 2311 Computer Science.
In this presentation, we will examine the fundamentals of RFID technology and its basic limitations. We will also outline the areas for future research that appear to be promising in their abilities to potentially address the growing application demands. For example, both the Military and Wal*Mart recently announced an RFID mandate whereby all of their suppliers will be required to label shipped goods with RFID tags by 2006. This mandate will require fast technological innovations that will provide high data capture accuracy without significantly impeding the existing workflow.
Submitted by: Alexander Mohr/CEAS
13. 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: Yordanos Beyene/GST
14. Asian and Asian American Studies Departmental Colloquium Series: "Reappropriating the Asian Storeowner Stereotype", Dec. 3, 2003 at 12:50 p.m.
Angela Reyes, Assistant Professor in English Linguistics at Hunter College-CUNY, will present her talk "Reappropriating the Asian Storeowner Stereotype" on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 12:50 p.m. at Lecture Hall 302, Student Activity Center (SAC). Her talk examines the concept of stereotype for Asian Americans based on her research at an after-school video-making project for first and second-generation Southeast Asian American teenagers. Open to public. Admission free. For further information, contact Eriko Sato (632-9477, esato@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, zip=3355).
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Women's Heart Health Series II - Your Mind And Your Heart: Why Your Health Food Store Can't Always Fix It
Please join us on Wednesday December 3, 2003 in Lecture Hall 5, HSC Level 3 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for the second and final presentation in the Women's Heart Health Series II. Our Guest speakers will be Dr. Raja Jaber, Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine, SUNY Stony Brook, and Tonie Forster, NNP, Stony Brook University Hospital Heart Center. Registration is required; Please call Health Connect at 444-4393. A heart healthy lunch will be provided. Presented by the Stony Brook University Hospital Heart Center.
Submitted by: Lisa Wilbert/UHMC
2. Getting Your Proposal Out the Door...
"What do you mean I need more signatures?" Avoid finding yourself asking this question! Come learn from the experts in the Office of Sponsored Programs just why we need approval from your chair and dean to sign off on your grant application. Use of hospital staff, patients or facilities; how to document matching/cost sharing; and coordinating with faculty from other departments will be discussed. Thursday, December 4, 3-4 p.m., HSC, Classroom 155, Level 3. Light refreshments will be offered. Contact Kris Duryea at 2-9347 or email kduryea@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to register or for more information.
http://http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/new/seminar.html
Submitted by: Kristina Duryea/Res
3. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Practice Guidelines: Philosophy and Process, Laura Fochtmann, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Stony Brook
Tuesday, December 2, 2003, 11:00am, HSC L3, LH5
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook University Fall Blood Drive 12/3/2003
Announcing Stony Brook's Next Blood Drive! The drive will be held in SAC Ballroom B on Wednesday from 10:00am to 8:00pm! All donors will receive a Staller Center movie ticket. Last year Stony Brook donated almost 2200 pints of blood, help us beat our record this year! So bring a friend and come join us in this life-saving venture. If you have any questions, or for more information on blood donation, please call John at 2-6100
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/Pres/blooddrive.nsf
Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Lecture and Book-signing Event featuring Professor James Rubin on Wednesday, December 10 at 4pm
Date: Wednesday, December 10 at 4pm, Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a faculty reading and book-signing event featuring professor James H. Rubin, author of Impressionist Cats and Dogs: Pets in the Painting of Modern Life.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
2. USA Track & Field - Long Island 2003-04 Indoor Schedule
USA Track & Field - Long Island has scheduled 3 events for the 2003-04 Indoor Track & Field Season. Held on 12/14, 1/2 & 2/8, they will all take place at Suffolk CC in Brentwood and are open to everyone of every ability. The first two contests (12/14 & 1/2) are all-comers meets and the last meet (2/8) is the Long Island Championship for Youth, Open & Masters individuals and teams. The level of competition available ranges from beginners and recreational athletes up to and including Olympians and World Record holders. Entry forms can be found online (link provided below) or by emailing Michael Roth at michael.roth@sunysb.edu.
http://www.litf.org
Submitted by: Michael Roth/CAS
3. Career Women's Luncheon - December 4th, 12 Noon, Student Union Ballroom
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Women's Luncheon on Thursday, December 4, at 12:00 noon, in the Student Union Ballroom. We are honored to have Alistair Dove, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Marine Sciences Research Center, as our speaker. His talk will be about "Marine Diseases and the Changing Environment." If you love lobster, you will want to learn why the lobsters are dying. Do not miss this wonderful program. Please bring your payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before December 1 (checks may be made payable to Chartwells):
Judy Friedlander 2-6105; Alba Beltran 2-6024; Pat Miller 2-6010; Lucille Meci 2-8260; Betty Ahner 4-3423; Marie Barnouw 2-9248; Augusta Kuhn 2-7280.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, December 4.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
4. C.S.E.A. Local 614 Holiday Party Schedule
The C.S.E.A. Local 614 Board invites it's Stony Brook members to it's holiday celebrations at the times below. Happy Holidays!
WEST CAMPUS Date: Friday, December 19th, Location: Student Activities Center, Ballroom A, Time: 11am - 2pm
LONG ISLAND STATE VETERAN'S HOME
- Day Shift, Date: Wednesday, December 10th, Location: Education Center, Time: 11am-2pm (day shift)
- Evening Shift, Location: Room 309, Time: 5pm - 7pm, Location: Room 309, Time: 2am - 4am
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Date: Monday, December 15th, Location: Galleria, Time: 11:30am - 4:30pm
- Night Shift, Date: Tuesday, December 16th, Location: Outside CSEA Office, Time: 2am - 4am
TECH PARK Date: Monday, December 8th, Location: Building 31, Conference Room, Time: Noon - 2pm
CORAM HEALTH CENTER Date: Wednesday, December 17th, On Location, Time: Noon-1pm
Submitted by: Kathryn Germana/CEAS
5. Holiday Pottery Sale! Our Largest Sale of the Year! Tuesday & Wednesday; December 9th & 10th
Come to the SB Union Fireside Lounge, 12/9 and 12/10,between 9am - 5pm
Choose from a large selection of unique handmade items,Raku,vases,sculptures,cups,bowls,ornaments,pitchers,plates and much more! Sponsored by the SBU Crafts Center a department of Student Union & Activities. For more information call 632-6822.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds And Flu Workshop
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is conducting a one and one-half hour lecture on Thursday, December 11th between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. at their office located at 33 Research Way, East Setauket.
The lecture will focus on how to prevent colds and flu this winter and how to diminish their severity.
The use of vaccines and antiviral medications for the flu is discussed. Lifestyle practices, including nutrition, that promote health and shorten the duration of colds is also addressed.
With patients facing an overabundance of supplements and herbs marketed to treat and prevent colds and flu, the workshop offers research-based evaluations to assess safety and efficacy of the most common supplements and herbs.
The cost is $25.00 per person payable upon registration.
For further information and to register, please call 631.444.9815
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
2. Osteoporosis: An Integrative Approach To Prevention And Management
A series of three group visits concentrates on the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess their risk of fracture and to determine if the bone loss management is optimal. The group visits review osteoporosis in an integrative, holistic fashion with focus on measures that may be added to conventional treatment such as nutrition with whole foods, supplements, yoga and exercise to improve hip and spine bone density. Conventional monitoring techniques and medical interventions with hormone replacement therapy and drugs are thoroughly reviewed and discussed
The three-part series will be held at 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park on Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
3. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Members and Their Immediate Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, December 6, 2003 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the SAC Room 305, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 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 am to 3 pm.
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!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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
2. Bipolar Research Study
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook is seeking volunteers to participate in an important research study funded by a well-known pharmaceutical company to learn more about how a specific medicine may help children with Bipolar Disorder. Participants will be provided with a non-labled medicine or placebo and will be monitored throughout the 9 week study. Upon completion participants may be eligible to continue into an on-going medication study.Children may be eligible to participate if they are between 7-17 inclusive, diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and not on antidepressant medications. For more information please call Dr. RoseMary Citrola at 631-632-8828.
Submitted by: RoseMary Citrola,PhD/HSC
3. Looking for individuals with depression for non-treatment research study
While brief periods of feeling "blue" in reaction to stress are common, major depression includes several of the symptoms below, nearly every day for more than two weeks.
- Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
- Feeling down, sad, or hopeless
- Feeling like you were letting yourself or family down
- Trouble concentrating
If you feel that you may have major depression, you may be eligible for a new non-treatment study being conducted at Stony Brook University that's looking at the relation between brain activity and emotion.
Participants must be between the ages of 25 and 75 and be right handed.
The study is harmless and qualified participants will receive $150.00.
If interested, please call - 631-632-4099 or email suny_study@yahoo.com
NOTE: THE STUDY IS NOT RESTRICTED TO THE STONY BROOK COMMUNITY
Submitted by: Stewart Shankman/GST
4. Sarcopenia Study in those over 60 years of age
Are you over 60 years of age and in reasonably good health. Then maybe you would 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
5. Smoking and 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 will 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, Free Study Drug
Please contact: Ruth Tenzler RN BSN CCRC @ ext 29452 (631-632-9452)to discuss whether or not you qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
6. 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.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. 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.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. 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
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. 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
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. 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.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. 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.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. 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.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
13. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ 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.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. 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.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. 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/UHMC
16. LIPITOR Efficacy in an Alternate Day Regimen (LEADR)
Alternate Day Atorvastatin may be effective in reducing LDL Cholestrol and therefore may be more cost effective.
Call Dr Patty Kelly, DO at 444-2017 to participate.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
17. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive week-days including two hospital overnights
For example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon
You will be free to pursue your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405, SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
18. Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Cody Center is recruiting individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate in a genetics study. Unaffected parents are also being asked to participate. We are particularity interested in enrolling individuals who have no significant family history of autism disorders and/or seem to have significant "delays in skills."
This study is collaboration between University Hospital's GCRC, The Cody Center and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
The purpose of the study is to look for evidence of chromosomal mutations/abnormalities using new investigative techniques that are more sensitive than have previously been available.
Participants will meet with study personnel to ensure that they meet diagnostic and study inclusion criteria and to obtain blood samples. Parents of participants would be asked for a blood sample as well.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Stephanie or Joyce @ 631 444-7712 Email: smusso@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
All members of the SUNY community are welcome to enter, including students, faculty and staff from all departments on both sides of campus, and employees, staff, patients and families of patients of University Hospital.
Entries should be no longer than fifty lines, and prose no more than 2000 words. There is no limit to the number of entries any one person may submit. Submissions may NOT have been previously published in print or electronic format and must NOT be under consideration for publication anywhere else.
There will be two first prizes of $500 - one for best poetry and one for best prose entry.
Deadline: February 16, 2004
Contact: Catherine Belling 4-8029 or cbelling@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
2. Holiday Gifts and Goodies at Seawolves MarketPlace
We have a great selection of holiday gift items for your co-workers, friends and family. Come in and browse while you enjoy a delicious cup of fragrant Cocoa Amore hot chocolate or freshly brewed Green Mountain coffee. See you at Seawolves MarketPlace.
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA