Campus Announcements for the week of 10/20/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Ny State Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 2004 Open Enrollment
2. 2003 Health Insurance Transfer Period
3. Direct Deposit
4. Stony Brook's NCAA Self-Study of SBU Athletics Program - Report Summary Now Available; and Town Hall Meetings Scheduled
5. Summer Sessions Office new location
6. The Arts & Sciences Senate Meets Monday, October 20th at 3:30 in the Javits Room
7. New York State Teachers Retirement System (TRS) 2003-2004 Consultation Schedule
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Flu Shots Available
2. Catering Services Available
3. School of Social Welfare 4th Annual Alumni Recognition Luncheon
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Do you know how to archive your mail, invite people to meetings, send an attachment in Notes?
2. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Maintaining Healthy Relationships
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Caregiving: How to care for others while taking care of yourself
4. Lawson Requistion Training (HTNW27)-for Hospital Employees in the MILC-HSC, Level 2,- 10/1, 10/21, 11/11, 11/20, 12/4, 12/17 (9-11am)
5. CELT Mandatory TA Orientation Make-Up Session
6. Blackboard Instructor Discussion/Showcase - Monday 10/20 11:45-12:30 & Wednesday 10/22
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Lecture And Book-Signing Event On October 21 featuring Helen Harrison, Director Of The Pollock-Krasner House And Study Center
2. Charles B. Wang -- Presidential Lecture -- "Being an Entreprenuer" -- October 22 -- Wang Center
3. Author Reading and Book-Signing Event on October 30 featuring Professor Ruth Bottigheimer
4. Author Reading and Book-signing Event on Thursday, November 6 featuring Three Crime and Mystery Novelists
5. George Wallace, Suffolk County Poet Laureate, to host poetry event on Wednesday, November 5 at 4pm
6. Topics in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
7. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, October 23rd
8. "A Modern Mummification: Resurrection of an Ancient Art" Dr. Bob Brier Long Island University
9. Disability Studies Group Meeting
10. HISB presents "Europe and the Gypsies" An Interdisciplinary Colloquium
11. Dialogues for Diversity, Democracy & Civic Engagement Program will be held Wednesday, November 5th at 4:00 PM
12. Center for Environmental Molecular Science (CEMS) Seminar Series Tuesday-October 21, 2003 Noon ESS 115
13. New Faculty Reception
14. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
15. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
16. Center for Italian Studies Symposium: Italian Labor-American Unions from Conflict to Reconciliation to Leadership, October 31-November 2, Free/Open to Public.
17. Asian and Asian-American Studies Colloquium Series Inaugural Lecture
18. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, October 24, 2003
19. Encouraging Emergent Language and Literacy: Strategies for Facilitating Language Development
20. SAVE THE DATE:Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Certificate Program Information Session
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. SDM Seminar Series
2. "Nation Infection Control Week" is here!
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Little Miracles Fashion Show - Fund Raiser for Pediatric Oncology
2. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. College Bowl: A Workout for the Mind! October 28 & 30, 2003. Looking for volunteers.
2. Celebrate the Wang Center's First Anniversary, Wednesday, October 22, 12:45 to 5:30
3. Steve Hofstetter, author of "Student Body Shots" November 5 12:30 - 2:10 pm University Bookstore Atrium
4. Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony - 14th Annual Awards Luncheon
5. Stony Brook Short Fiction Prize winner to read story on October 21.
6. Faculty Reading and Book-signing Event on October 21 featuring Helen Harrison, curator of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
7. Movies At Staller Center, 10/31, "Man on the Train" and "Pirates of The Carribbean"
8. Catch Women's Soccer and Volleyball This Weekend!
9. HISB presents The Yuri Yunakov Ensemble with Guest Artist Ivo Papazov, performing Romani (Gypsy) music from the Balkan countries
10. Japanese Film Festival
11. Wang Center Guided Tours Begin October 21, 12:45 pm, Main Lobby
12. Sohrab and Rustom: Saturday, November 1, 8pm, Wang Center Theater
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
2. Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
3. Post Menopausal women, Do your gums bleed when you brush?
4. Researchers are looking for individuals for a paid research study on depression
5. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
6. Sarcopenia Study in those over 60 years of age
10. Miscellaneous
1. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
2. Veterans Day Ceremony
3. Gloria and Mark Snyder Hillel Center Dedicated
4. Soft and warm Jumbo Pretzels at Seawolves Marketplace
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Ny State Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 2004 Open Enrollment
The NY STATE FSA 2004 Open Enrollment period is September 29, 2003, to November 12, 2003. This program helps STATE employees save money when paying for health or dependent care expenses. A paperless enrollment makes it easy for employees to apply online or through a toll-free number. Employees may obtain enrollment information or request an enrollment book online at
http://www.flexspend.state.ny.us
or call the FSA Hotline at 1-800-358-7202. Employees currently enrolled in the FSA must re-enroll if they wish to continue their contributions in 2004. They will receive re-enrollment instructions directly from Fringe Benefits Management Company. Visit the HRS (West Campus and HSC) web site at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
, News and Events.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
2. 2003 Health Insurance Transfer Period
A recent survey conducted by SBU's Center for Survey Research indicates that 73% of Americans ranked good health care benefits as the most important issue of employment. The State and Research Foundation agree and provide its employees with several excellent health plans and the opportunity each year to transfer from one plan to another.
The Health Insurance Transfer Period begins November 1, 2003. West Campus Human Resource Services/Benefits Section is sponsoring a Transfer Period Health Insurance Day on November 5, 2003 in the SAC, Room 306 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please come and meet with the representatives of the various health plans to ask your questions and ensure that the health plan you have chosen is right for you and your family.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
3. 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
4. Stony Brook's NCAA Self-Study of SBU Athletics Program - Report Summary Now Available; and Town Hall Meetings Scheduled
The Steering Committee for Stony Brook's first NCAA self-study of our athletics program invites you to review and comment on the summary of findings and recommendations contained in the four subcommittee draft reports. The four subcommittees have been examining these key areas: Academic Integrity; Fiscal Integrity; Governance and Rules Compliance; and Equity, Welfare, and Sportsmanship. The summary is available October 15 through November 21 at www.stonybrook.edu/ncaa. Comments can be submitted online through a form at that site. The summary is also available in alternate format upon request to George Meyer, Chair, NCAA Certification Self-Study Steering Committee at 2-6270.
Town Hall Meetings - The campus community is invited to attend two town hall meetings on November 19 to ask questions and express opinions regarding the draft summary: Campus Lifetime - SAC, Room 302; and/or 9:30 p.m., Mendelsohn Quad, O'Neill Lounge.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
5. Summer Sessions Office new location
The Summer Sessions Office has relocated to the Registrar's office, Room 276 in the Administration Building. Our telephone numbers and campus zip code will remain the same. In person office hours are M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Telephone hours from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Linda Foster/Prov
6. The Arts & Sciences Senate Meets Monday, October 20th at 3:30 in the Javits Room
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of tentative agenda
II. Approval of minutes from September 22, 2003
III. Report of the Arts & Sciences Senate (J. Kuchner)
IV. Report of the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (J. Staros)
V. Report on campus based pilot assessment process (M. London)
VI. Second presentation of proposed amendment to the A&S Constitution (J. Kuchner)-See below
VII. Resolution on Suny-Wide Assessment (N. Goodman)
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
7. New York State Teachers Retirement System (TRS) 2003-2004 Consultation Schedule
The New York State Teachers Retirement System (TRS) 2003-2004 Consultation Schedule is now available for members information. They have designated a number of individual sites at upstate locations, through which members can schedule in person consultations. For the downstate/Long Island area, they have designated a number of individual sites which will provide video consultations. For details on the site locations and how to schedule a consultation, visit the TRS web site at
http://www.nystrs.org
and click on "2003-2004 Consultations Schedule."
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Flu Shots Available
STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER AUDITORIUM, Tuesday, October 21 -- 11:00am - 2:00pm
The Clinical Preventive Medicine Service of the Department of Preventive Medicine will be providing flu vaccination on Tuesday, October 21, 11:00am -- 2:00pm in the Student Activity Center Auditorium. No appointment is necessary. The shots are $25 and $20 for students with a valid ID. Cash or checks only.
Submitted by: Janet Demoncada/UHMC
2. Catering Services Available
Expert on-site catering services are available for your working lunch, party or reception. No event is to big or small. Please call 4-5069 for more information or to obtain a menu.
Submitted by: Kristen Berry/FSA
3. School of Social Welfare 4th Annual Alumni Recognition Luncheon
School of Social Welfare Alumni: On behalf of Dean Frances L. Brisbane you are invited to join us for the Fourth Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon. This special event will be held on Friday, October 24th, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. It will be held in the Galleria on Level 3 of the Health Sciences Center.
Receiving Distinguished Alumni Awards are:
Donald L. Harris, MSW '72, Plainfield, NJ;
Lula C. Dorsey, MSW '73, Jackson, MS
Lenore C. Dillon, MSW '96, Kings Park, NY
Receiving the Humanitarian Award is: New York Assemblyman, Steven C. Englebright
Since space is limited - confirm your attendance in advance. RSVP to wdethlefs@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call (631) 444-2899.
Submitted by: Yasemin Tansel/HSC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Do you know how to archive your mail, invite people to meetings, send an attachment in Notes?
Check out the training classes that Client Support offers. You can even register online!
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships have proven to make people happier and decrease their overall stress. We will discuss the essential qualities that create a good relationship. Topics include effective listening techniques, enhancing communication and guidelines for Fair Fighting.
October 30, 2003, Women's Studies Colloquium Center, 12-1:30
To Register: Please contact the EAP at 632-6085. (Maximum: 15 registrants).
Please bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Caregiving: How to care for others while taking care of yourself
At some point in life, many employees will be called upon to become primary caregivers for aging parents, other relatives or friends. It can be helpful to know at this stressful time what the daily functions of caregiving entail, helpful ways to structure your time, ways to enlist the assistance of others, and what community resources are available for the provision of concrete services and support.
November 6, 2003, Women's Studies Colloquium Center, 12-1:30
To Register: Please contact the EAP at 632-6085. (Maximum: 15 registrants).
Please bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. Lawson Requistion Training (HTNW27)-for Hospital Employees in the MILC-HSC, Level 2,- 10/1, 10/21, 11/11, 11/20, 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/hr/index.cfm?id=1187
Submitted by: Jean Solheim/UHMC
5. CELT Mandatory TA Orientation Make-Up Session
When: Friday, October 24, 2003, 9:30am-2:30pm, Where: CELT, Melville Library, Room E-1337
This make-up orientation session for TAs who missed the mandatory orientations before the start of the semester will introduce new TAs to teaching resources on campus, provide them with university policy and views on teaching situations, disability support and academic dishonesty. In general, this orientation will provide information on where to go for resources to aid them in learning and teaching.
You MUST register for the orientation on the CELT website, click on "Activities and Events."
Please contact us with any questions at 632-1030.
http://www.celt
. sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Nora Ruth/CAS
6. Blackboard Instructor Discussion/Showcase - Monday 10/20 11:45-12:30 & Wednesday 10/22
Blackboard Instructor Discussion/Showcase
Informal Discussion/demonstration of ways Blackboard is being used, what works, and what doesn't! Bring your lunch! We'll provide the coffee!
Interested in learning how faculty are using Blackboard at Stony Brook? Would you like to share your experiences? Please consider joining the Blackboard Support team and other Stony Brook faculty on:
Monday 10/20/03 - 11:45-12:30pm - CELT, Library E1337 and/or Wednesday 10/22/03 - 1-2pm - CELT, Library E1337
Visit:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/to
register today! ** This session will be cancelled if less than 5 participants are registered **
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/workshops.htm
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Lecture And Book-Signing Event On October 21 featuring Helen Harrison, Director Of The Pollock-Krasner House And Study Center
Date: Tuesday, October 21 at 4pm; Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a lecture and book-signing event featuring Helen Harrison, Director of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, and author of Hamptons Bohemia: Two Centuries of Artists and Writers on the Beach.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
2. Charles B. Wang -- Presidential Lecture -- "Being an Entreprenuer" -- October 22 -- Wang Center
During Campus Lifetime on Wednesday, October 22, Charles B. Wang will give a Presidential Lecture for students, faculty, and staff in the building which he donated to Stony Brook - the Charles B. Wang Center. Time is 12:45 - 2 p.m. in the Wang Center Theater, followed by a reception in the Theater lobby. Mr. Wang will discuss how he applies his entrepreneurial spirit to business, philanthropy, sports, real estate, and start-ups; locally, nationally, and internationally. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. Seating is first come, first served. RSVP to Conferences and Special Events at 632-6320.
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
3. Author Reading and Book-Signing Event on October 30 featuring Professor Ruth Bottigheimer
Date: Thursday, October 30 at 4pm; Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a lecture and book-signing event featuring Ruth Bottigheimer, author of Fairy Godfather: Straparola, Venice and the Fairy Tale Tradition. Fairy Godfather is an exploration of the classic rags to riches fairy tale with stories that did not originate among peasants in misty German forests, but in sixteenth-century Venice by a boy named Straparola (who went to the city to seek his fortune and did so by inventing fairy tales and selling his stories).
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
4. Author Reading and Book-signing Event on Thursday, November 6 featuring Three Crime and Mystery Novelists
Date: Thursday, November 6 at 4pm; Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a reading and book-signing event featuring John Westermann, author of Exit Wounds, Sweet Deal, and High Crimes; KJA Wishnia, author of Blood Lake, 23 Shades of Black, and Red House; and Tyrone Bennett, author of The Eyes of Mephistopheles.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
5. George Wallace, Suffolk County Poet Laureate, to host poetry event on Wednesday, November 5 at 4pm
Date: Wednesday, November 5 at 4pm; Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a poetry reading and book-signing event hosted by George Wallace and featuring Stony Brook University poets Ron Overton (Psychic Killed by Train), Clifford Swartz (Temptations, Wicked Women and Denials), Dan Chaisson (The Afterlife of Objects) and Rowan Phillips.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
6. Topics in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
Dr. Ted Shepherd from the Department of Physics, University of Toronto, will present a seminar entitled, "Dynamical Influences on Ozone Changes" on Wednesday, October 22 at 11:30 a.m.
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
7. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, October 23rd
On Thursday, October 23rd,the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar given by Charles Gilbert, MD, PhD, of Rockefeller University. Dr. Gilbert's talk, entitled: "Neural Mechanisms of Perceptual Learning" will be held at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. Coffee will be served at 11:45.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
8. "A Modern Mummification: Resurrection of an Ancient Art" Dr. Bob Brier Long Island University
Tuesday,October 7, 2003 12:00 Noon, Lecture Hall 4 HSC L-2
Submitted by: Christine Johnson/UHMC
9. Disability Studies Group Meeting
Please join us at the Disability Studies Group Meeting On Monday, October 20, 2003 at 2:00 pm, HSC, L-2, Room 411 (Small conference room, SHTM)
Meet the faculty who will be teaching in the new undergraduate Disability Studies Concentration and hear about the five new courses being offered.
Contact pamela.block@stonybrook.edu for additional information, or catherine.horgan@stonybrook.edu for directions.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
10. 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 lecture will be November 5, 2003 4:30pm
Deborah Epstein Nord, Princeton University, "Children of Hagar: Gypsies in the 19th Century British Imagination"
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
11. Dialogues for Diversity, Democracy & Civic Engagement Program will be held Wednesday, November 5th at 4:00 PM
The first in a monthly series of Dialogues for Diversity, Democracy & Civic Engagement Program will be held Wednesday, November 5th at 4:00 PM in the Wang Center. The Panel Presentation includes members from The Workplace Project, The LI Immigrant Alliance, Representatives of the Day Laborer Community and Michael Zweig, Professor of Economics at SBU leading the discussion on Workplace Rights and Human Rights on Long Island. There will be an opportunity for questions and the Diversity Fellows will facilitate small group discussion on issues raised by the panel as well as the University's role in the community. Lite Refreshments will be served. The event is sponsored by The Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, Community Service-Learning Living Learning Center, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Call 631-632-6280 or go to www.stonybrook.edu/diversity for more information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity
Submitted by: Mary Kenny/Pres
12. Center for Environmental Molecular Science (CEMS) Seminar Series Tuesday-October 21, 2003 Noon ESS 115
Center for Environmental Molecular Science (CEMS) Seminar
Dr. Ivor Bull, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at CEMS in the department of Geosciences will present a seminar entitled, "Synthetic control on structural aspects of the natrolite family of zeolites and possible implications on their ion-exchange" Noon, Tuesday-October 21, 2003 in the Earth & Space Sciences Building, Room 115. His avisor is Professor John Parise.
Please join us for this brown bag seminar. For more information, contact the CEMS office at 632-1924 or visit the CEMS website.
http://www.cems.stonybrook.edu/Meetings&Workshops/index.html
Submitted by: Andrea Illausky/CAS
13. New Faculty Reception
The Vice President for Research is pleased to join as a partner with the Dean and Director of Libraries, Christian Filstrup, and host a reception for new faculty. This will be an opportunity for new colleagues to learn about the manifold resources and research support assets that are available on campus and meet key staff face to face. The combined reception is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 12:30-2 p.m. in the Javits Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library. Representatives of the principal units in both areas will be present to summarize their operations and answer questions over a light lunch. Please contact Linda Goodman at 2-9961 or lgoodman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information. Pre-registration is requested.
Submitted by: Kristina Duryea/Res
14. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"ADAPTIVE EVOLUTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL CONTROL GENES: HOX GENE DUPLICATIONS AND RECRUITMENT"
Dr. Gunter P. Wagner, Yale University
Host: Dr. R. Geeta - geeta@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
15. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
1:30p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"The Emission of 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol by Pinus"
Dennis W. Gray, 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
16. Center for Italian Studies Symposium: Italian Labor-American Unions from Conflict to Reconciliation to Leadership, October 31-November 2, Free/Open to Public.
Center for Italian Studies Symposium: "Italian Labor-American Unions from Conflict to Reconciliation to Leadership Program: Friday, October 31, 7 p.m., SAC Auditorium: Screening and Discussion of the film, "Vendetta" with Richard Gambino, author of the book, "Vendetta". Saturday, November 1, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., SAC Auditorium, Presentations from internationally renowed speakers from both Italy and the U.S. Sunday, November 2, 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., Stony Brook Manhattan, 401 Park Avenue South, Panel Discussions. All events are free and open to the public except for optional lunch at the University Club on Saturday, November 1: $30 per person; advance reservations required: (631)632-7444. This conference is offered in collaboration with the Provost's Office, the History Department, Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education, and Center for Working Class Life.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
17. Asian and Asian-American Studies Colloquium Series Inaugural Lecture
"The Ethics of Personal Law: Minority Rights, Religion, and the Uniform Civil Code Debate in India" by Purushottama Bilimoria Visiting Professor, Center for India Studies, and Department of Asian & Asian-American Studies Open to all. Wednesday, October 29, 2003, 12:50 P.M. Lecture Hall 2, Charles B. Wang Center Reception in the theater lobby at 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Eriko Sato 2-9477 (Coordinator)
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
18. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, October 24, 2003
Dr. Gregory Ruf from Stony Brook University, will present a seminar on " Water and development of the Southwest China" at 12:30pm on October 24, 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
19. Encouraging Emergent Language and Literacy: Strategies for Facilitating Language Development
Child and Family Studies and Stony Brook Child Care Services are sponsoring a round tabel discussion on strategies fore facilitating language development. This workshop is part of the Parents as Problem Solvers Series. Date: October 29, 2003 Time: 12:45-2PM Location: Stony Brook Child Care Services, across from South P-lot.
Please call 632-6930 or 632-7695 for information and reservations.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
20. SAVE THE DATE:Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Certificate Program Information Session
Information session on Oct 29, 2003, 6 - 7:30 pm. Center for Biotechnology, Psychology A, 3rd Floor.
The Center is pleased to announce the launch of the Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Certificate Program. This program seeks to provide life scientists with a comprehensive understanding of the bioscience business environment to better enter the industry and/or government sector more effectively and to successfully contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurial aspects of industry. This industry driven and industry focused program gives the broad exposure needed for success in the bioscience industries. Strongly interdisciplinary, this innovative and cutting edge non-credit 4-module certificate program draws its faculty and courses directly from the bioscience industry. This program is targeted at graduate students seeking to transition into non-academic industry careers and current employees of life sciences companies that seek to enhance their productivity and contribute more effectively to corporate goals. Pre-registration is required.http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/aboutPROG/infoSESSION.html
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/aboutPROG/infoSESSION.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. SDM Seminar Series
Title: Insulin Regulation of Glucose Uptake and Glut4 Translocation
Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey E. Pessin, Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Date: October 22, 2003, Time: 1PM Location: Room 195, Rockland Hall, South Campus
Submitted by: Marcia Simon/HSC
2. "Nation Infection Control Week" is here!
Visit Healthcare Epidemiology's table in the lobby October 21 and October 22 between 10 a.m. and 2: p.m. Pick up information on Exposure to Blood, Influenza Outbreaks, West Nile, Legionella, and more.
Additionally, we invite staff and faculty to join us for a luncheon presentation on "Reducing the Risk of Hospital Acquired Infections". Date: October 23, Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Location: HSC L2, Lecture Hall 4.
Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please contact Terri at 4-7430.
Submitted by: tgardine
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Little Miracles Fashion Show - Fund Raiser for Pediatric Oncology
The Sunrise Fund is hosting it's second annual Fashion Show on November 20, 2003 to benfit the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology division at Stny Brook. The event will be held at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook beginning at 6:00 PM. Models in the Fashion Show will include our patients, staff and families. Tickets are only $50. For more information, please contact Meredith Spencer at 444-6949
http://www.sunrisefund.org
Submitted by: Meredith Spencer/UHMC
2. Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
The USB Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Currently, we have a small number of young cats caputured on campus that are friendly and available to good homes. Please contact Anne Moyer (anne.moyer@sunysb.edu) or Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. College Bowl: A Workout for the Mind! October 28 & 30, 2003. Looking for volunteers.
College Bowl 2003 is coming on Tuesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 30th. College Bowl is a National trivia game played at colleges and universities across the nation. We are looking for volunteers for moderating, judging and scorekeeping. If interested please contact Maria Terrana, Assistant Director for Student Activities, 2-9392.
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/studentactivities/
Submitted by: Maria Terrana/OSA
2. Celebrate the Wang Center's First Anniversary, Wednesday, October 22, 12:45 to 5:30
President's Lecture Series: Charles B. Wang on Being an Entrepreneur; 12:45, Wang Center Theater
Grand Tour by master architect PH Tuan, 3:00 pm, Wang Center Main Lobby
Refreshments will be served, Please RSVP to 631-632-6320. First Come, First Served.
For more information for this and other upcoming events, please log on to: www.stonybrook.edu/wang. The Wang Center is open to the public Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5pm with Asian Food available from 11am to 2 pm. Tours every Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:45 pm beginning October 21.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
3. Steve Hofstetter, author of "Student Body Shots" November 5 12:30 - 2:10 pm University Bookstore Atrium
Guest Appearance - November 5 12:30 - 2:10 pm University Bookstore Atrium
Steve Hofstetter, author of "Student Body Shots: A Sarcastic Look at the Best 4 - 6 Years of Your Life" visits Stony Brook University. Hofstetter, author, columnist and comedian, graduated from Columbia as one of the voices of the Columbia Lions and a popular columnist for the Columbia Daily Spectator. Recently, Hofstetter began writing for Maxim and ESPN Magazine, was featured in The New York Times, was on an episode of NBC's Ed and Law & Order and has performed in comedy clubs such as Caroline's, Dangerfield's, The Comic Strip and Comedy Cellar. This fall, Steve will headline the University of Maryland, Richmond, Fresno State and plans on releasing his new book within the next few months.
http://www.sunysb.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
4. Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony - 14th Annual Awards Luncheon
One of Stony Brook's many traditions is the culmination of its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with an annual closing luncheon. The month's theme - "Bridging Our Community/ Extendiendo Nuestra Comunidad" is designed to highlight the collaborative efforts of our students, faculty and staff.
The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. in the Student Activity Center Ballroom A. The University's Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee would like to extend the opportunity to you to support this event.
On or before 10/22, Faculty/Staff $16, Students $6, Off Campus $20
After 10/22 Faculty/Staff $20, Students $8, Off Campus $20
Tables of 8 for Faculty/Staff $120, off Campus $200
Please contact Antonio Ferrantino or Ismenia Molina at 632-6280 to confirm your participation as soon as possible, as seating is limited.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/lacc.nsf/pages/hhm
Submitted by: Adam Ortiz/CEAS
5. Stony Brook Short Fiction Prize winner to read story on October 21.
Tuesday, October 21, 12 noon. The 2003 winner of the undergraduate Stony Brook Short Fiction Prize, T. M. Douglas of California State University Hayward, will read her prize-winning story, "The Shrine," at noon in the Poetry Center, located in the English Department, which has moved to temporary quarters in the Life Science Library building between Life Sciences and the Javits Lecture Center. Everyone welcome.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/fictionprize
Submitted by: Carolyn McGrath/CAS
6. Faculty Reading and Book-signing Event on October 21 featuring Helen Harrison, curator of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
Date: Tuesday, October 21 at 4pm, Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Guest Speaker: Helen Harrison, curator of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
Program: Please join us at this lecture and book-signing event featuring Helen Harrison, author of Hamptons Bohemia: Two Centuries of Artists and Writers on the Beach. The Hamptons has been home to a vibrant community of artists and writers such as Winslow Homer, Walt Whitman, Willem de Kooning, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Herman Melville, Frank O'Hara, Jane Freilicher, Patsy Southgate, Robert Wilson and more. Hamptons Bohemia chronicles the evolution of this famous and fashionable retreat and the colorful people who have inhabited it.
Admission: Complimentary, Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
7. Movies At Staller Center, 10/31, "Man on the Train" and "Pirates of The Carribbean"
"Man on the Train" 7:00 pm, Rated R. $5 adults and $4 students, seniors, and children under 12. In French with English subtitles. Jean Rochefort scintillates with sly wit as a bored literature professor longing to trade skins with bank robber, Johnny Hallyday - best known as the French Elvis. Patrice Lacounte's odd couple drama oozes flavorful provincial atmosphere.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" 9:00 pm, rated PG-13. Set in the 17th Century, this action-adventure story has it all: an ancient curse that needs to be reversed, forbidden treasure, clashing swords, and the Governer's daughter - kidnapped and in need of rescuing. Starring Johnny Depp. A perfect Halloween adventure!
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
8. Catch Women's Soccer and Volleyball This Weekend!
This Friday, the women's soccer team takes on Vermont at 3 PM inside LaValle Stadium and later at 7 PM, Seawolves volleyball battles Northeastern in the Arena. The actions doesn't end Friday. On Saturday, volleyball is at it again when they take the court against in-state rival Albany at 4 PM. Admission is free so come out and support your Stony Brook Seawolves!
Submitted by: Malica Jibowu/GST
9. HISB presents The Yuri Yunakov Ensemble with Guest Artist Ivo Papazov, performing Romani (Gypsy) music from the Balkan countries
HISB presents: The Yuri Yunakov Ensemble with Guest Artist Ivo Papazov, performing Romani (Gypsy) music from the Balkan countries of Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey.
Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 8pm, The Student Activities Center Auditorium, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York
Part of the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook's "Europe and the Gypsies" Lecture Series. This event is Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis. For more information on this and other Humanities Institute events, please call HISB at 631-632-7765, or see our website: www.sunysb.edu/humanities.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities/indexpagelinks/fall2003.htm
Submitted by: Adrienne Unger/CAS
10. Japanese Film Festival
The Center for Japanese Studies and the Wang Center at Stony Brook University will organize a Japanese film festival in October at the Wang Center (theater). Open to all. Admission is free.
Wednesday, October 22th, 7 pm, High and Low (1963/ Akira Kurosawa)
Wednesday, October 29th, 7 pm, Cure (1977/ Kiyoshi Kurosawa)
Contact: Eriko Sato, 2-9477
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/japanclassics.shtml
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
11. Wang Center Guided Tours Begin October 21, 12:45 pm, Main Lobby
Learn more about the Wang Center's architectural vision, facilities, and cultural programming by joining us for guided tours starting October 21, every Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:45 pm. Meet at the Main Lobby.
For more information for this and other upcoming events, please log on to: www.stonybrook.edu/wang. The Wang Center is open to the public Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5pm with Asian Food available from 11am to 2 pm
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
12. Sohrab and Rustom: Saturday, November 1, 8pm, Wang Center Theater
Playing a dozen different characters, Zarawar Mistry intertwines the ancient Persian story of father and son, Sohrab and Rustom, with a contemporary tragicomic tale of a Zoroastrian family from Mumbai. Accompanied by haunting Persian music. A brief introduction to Zoroastrianism precedes the performance. Created by Minnesota's Center of Independent Artists. Refreshments will be served.
$5 for students, $10 for faculty/staff & senior citizens, $15 for general admission. Tickets can be reserved online with credit card at www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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. You will not be paid for this study.
If interested, please contact Mark Wagshul, PhD at 4-9563, or mwagshul@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
2. 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
3. Post Menopausal women, Do your gums bleed when you brush?
Is it possible that you have osteopenia? Do your gums bleed when you brush? Have you been told you have gum disease? Would you like to earn $500
If you are a post-menopausal woman, not taking medications for osteoporosis, The School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook is conducting a clinical research project on a medication that may improve your gum disease and your osteopenia. If you are a woman with mild to moderate periodontal disease, early signs of osteoporosis and are between the ages of 45 and 70 you may qualify for this study. If you are interested, Please contact 631-632-8912
Submitted by: Mark Wolff/HSC
4. Researchers are looking for individuals for a paid research study on depression
Have you been feeling depressed?
While brief periods of feeling "blue" in reaction to life 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 bad about yourself or feeling 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 35 and 75 and be right handed.
The study is harmless and qualified participants will receive $150.
If interested, please call - 631-632-4099 or email suny_study@yahoo.com
Submitted by: Stewart Shankman/GST
5. 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
6. 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
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. Veterans Day Ceremony
Attention all students, faculty and staff, you are cordially invited to our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Come and honor our nation's bravest. This traditional ceremony will take place at the Student Activity Center, Ballroom B on November 5, 2003 @ 1:00 p.m
Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Federico Vogel/UST
3. Gloria and Mark Snyder Hillel Center Dedicated
The Snyder Hillel Center located in the Interfaith Center on the 2nd floor of the Union, will officially be dedicated on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30PM Event is free but there is limited space. RSVP mandatory ASAP to Jill.Zucker@StonyBrook.edu
http://www.SunySB.edu
Submitted by: Jill Zucker/Affl
4. Soft and warm Jumbo Pretzels at Seawolves Marketplace
NEW at Seawolves MarketPlace - jumbo soft and warm pretzels $1.75.
Try our new Kosher, Asian and organic foods. Great gifts from England - beautiful Fragrant Fancies room fragrancing plaques, cameos, auto deodorizers. See you at Seawolves MarketPlace!
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA