Campus Announcements for the week of 02/10/2003
Table of Contents
1. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany - February 25, 2003
2. Old Library Catalog Is Retired
3. Computer Training Advanced Microsoft Word: Module III NCE316.3 - 2 sessions Section B: M, 6:00-9:00 pm, Feb. 11, 18, 2003
4. Computer Training Introduction to Microsoft Word NCE316 5 sessions Tu, 1:00-4:00 pm Feb. 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2003
5. Use or Abuse-How to Help Someone Who is in Denial EAP Lunchtime Learning - Lunch Provided
6. Special Paper Promotion Stock Up and Save on Select Copy Paper
7. FSA Searching for a Retail Supervisor for Food and Nutritional Services at University Hospital
8. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of research at Stony Brook Friday, February 14 in the SAC
9. Workshop on New Library Catalog-STARS-and Databases
10. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Spring 2003 Colloquia/Workshop
11. Deadline for President's Awards and Presidential Mini-Grants
12. Tape Tours of Library Now Available
13. Heart Health Lecture "The Minority Report"
14. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 2/12/03
15. Writing and Healing:an informal reading by creative writers from the health sciences and beyond...
16. David Patterson's Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science
17. Save the Date: February 12 - Ellis Cose, Presidential Lecturer
18. The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Judith Halberstam
19. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
20. Harriman School Seminar -- Wednesday, February 12, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Light Lunch, Students Welcome
21. Celebrating 100 Years of The Souls of Black Folk Speaker: Dr. John H. Bracey, University of Massachusetts
22. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, February 14, 2003
23. Arts & Sciences Senate meets on Monday, 2/17/03
24. The Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society presents BARRON H. LERNER, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Medicine, Columbia University,
25. Adorable cats available for adoption
26. The Dream Continues Stony Brook House '03
27. Three Author Readings & Book Signings on February 20, 2003 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Javits Room, Library
28. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550
29. 2003 Aerobics Schedule
30. Computer Training Adobe Illustrator NCE322B - 12 sessions Saturdays 9:00-12:00pm Starting Feb. 22, 2003
31. Computer Training Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0 NCE328B - 6:00-9:00 pm, Feb. 24, 26; March 3, 5, 10 and 12, 2003
32. Computer Training QuarkXPress NCE320C 6:00-9:00 pm, Feb. 27; March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25, 2003
33. Summer 2003 Class Schedule Now Available on Web
34. The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents A Poetry Reading by Rowan Ricardo Phillips
35. Union Craft Center Opens for Spring 2003 offering Non-Credit Classes in Arts & Crafts & Leisure, call 632-6822.
36. Ballroom Dance Lessons
37. Extreme Team Slam Dunkers To Appear At Sports Complex Tuesday Night!
38. Chinese Traditional Medicine for menopause
39. Electronic Music Concert
40. CSEA Spring 2003 Course Offerings
41. Valentine's Day Buffet at the University Club February 14 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
42. Tuesday, Febrary 11, 4pm SAC Auditorium: SAC Gallery Symposium in conjunction with [Blank]: In Pursuit of an American History Exhibition.
43. Movies at Staller Center for the Arts, Friday, 2/14: "Quitting" at 7 pm; "Punch Drunk Love" at 9:15 pm
44. Valentine roses
45. "Shadow's Child" with Urban Bush Women at Staller Center for the Arts, Saturday, February 15 at 8 pm
46. UUP Annual Dinner Dance
47. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
48. CELT Workshop: Custom Tailor Your Resume - Lunch Provided
49. Black Women and Breast Cancer: An Interview Study
50. Smoking and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
51. Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
52. Doctoral Defenses this week
53. Networking Breakfast: "Trends and Challenges in Workforce Recruitment, Retention and Regional Development
54. CELT Workshop: Why Does a Graduate Student Need a Resume? - Lunch Provided
55. LOST RING
56. 2nd Annual Life Sciences Industry Career Development Conference. Exploring the Diversity of New York's Life Sciences Industry"
57. "Teaching in America": A Guide for International TAs - Lunch Provided
1. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany - February 25, 2003
On February 25, Stony Brook students, faculty, staff and alumni will journey up to our State Capital for the best road trip of the year. It's Stony Brook Day in Albany, and we want you to come.
You'll get a chance to celebrate Stony Brook - to let your legislators know what the University means to you - and we'll show our State representatives how much their support means to us. You'll have a chance to meet people from all parts of the campus and experience firsthand how our government works.
There's even an end of day celebration. Register on-line at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
.
DON'T MISS THE BUS!
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Old Library Catalog Is Retired
Beginning December 20, the Library's old STARS catalog(the telnet version with the black screen) will no longer be available. Bookmarks to this site will not function. All catalog users will now use the new web-based catalog that debuted in the spring, and is available from the Library Home Page (www.stonybrook.edu/library/). The new STARS can be viewed with Windows 95 (or higher) using the Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (or higher) or Netscape 4.7 (or higher) browser.
Submitted by: Paul Wiener/Lib
3. Computer Training Advanced Microsoft Word: Module III NCE316.3 - 2 sessions Section B: M, 6:00-9:00 pm, Feb. 11, 18, 2003
2 sessions Section B: M, 6:00-9:00 pm, Feb. 11, 18, 2003
This advanced course covers footnotes, document generation, automatic paragraph numbering, styles and document compare functions.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience
Fee: $105 - 10% discount University employees and students CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
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. Computer Training Introduction to Microsoft Word NCE316 5 sessions Tu, 1:00-4:00 pm Feb. 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2003
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Fee: $225 - 10% discount University employees and students CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
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. Use or Abuse-How to Help Someone Who is in Denial EAP Lunchtime Learning - Lunch Provided
Concerned that someone you know may have a problem? Has the thought been running through your mind for some time? Could my friend, co-worker, family member possibly have an alcohol or other drug problem? What are some of the signs and symptoms? What if anything can I do to help him or her? What if I say or do the wrong thing? Now you can learn what is helpful and what is not. Information regarding 12-Step Programs and other community resources will be shared.
Date: February 19, 2003 Time: 11:30-12:30 Place: HSC, L2, Seminar Room 2B
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)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
6. Special Paper Promotion Stock Up and Save on Select Copy Paper
The Procurement Office in conjunction with Staples has arranged a Special Promotion on select copy paper for the next two months. The following copy paper items will be temporarily reduced from February 3, 2003 to March 31, 2003 with a discount of $2.50 per carton or $.25 per ream. Stock up and take advantage of these limited time savings. Staples Red Box copy paper item # 135855 is now $2.32/rm and # 135848 is $23.20/ctn. All pastel copy papers item #?s 389276 Green, 389278 Lilac, 389279 Salmon, 389370 Blue, 389371 Canary, 389372 Goldenrod, 389373 Cream and 389668 Pink are now $3.87/rm.
http://www.procurement.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
7. FSA Searching for a Retail Supervisor for Food and Nutritional Services at University Hospital
Retail Food Service Supervisor, 3-5 years experience in high volume Retail Food Service required.
Suffolk County Food Handlers Certificate required.
Strong Customer Service skills essential.
Computer literacy a plus.
Interested parties please send resume with cover letter to Janet Cordero, FSA/Food & Nutritional Services, University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794-7012 or fax 631-444-6819. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and committed to Affirmative Action.
Submitted by: Marcela Sztainberg/FSA
8. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of research at Stony Brook Friday, February 14 in the SAC
Come see what is happening in the chemistry department. Share in the excitement of chemistry research at Stony Brook as graduate students, undergraduates, and postdocs display and discuss their work.
Poster session 1:30-3:30 p.m. New SAC Ballroom A Reception 3:30-4:00 pm Public Lecture 4:00-5:00 pm SAC auditorium
Prof. Joseph Lauher: "Designing Crystals: A Challenge for Supramolecular Synthesis"
Contact the chemistry department main office (2-7884 or 2-7926) for more information.
http://www.chem.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Nancy Goroff/CAS
9. Workshop on New Library Catalog-STARS-and Databases
Learn how easy it is to use the new web-based library catalog, STARS! Find out how to view your personal borrower information, renew books online, and search the catalog like you've never done before! While you're here, try out one of over 500 databases. New students and faculty especially welcome.
Wednesday, February 12, 12:40 pm
Sessions are approximately 45 minutes; no sign-up necessary. Library Computer Classroom A, Central Reading Room, First Floor of Melville Library.
Call 632-7110 for information. See you at the Library!
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/opensessions.html
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
10. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Spring 2003 Colloquia/Workshop
Family Violence Colloquia/Workshop
Location for all Colloquia/Workshop are: Level 3 - Lecture Hall 6
March 6 - 11:30am to 1:00pm - Nancy Wright, Domestic Violence and the Elderly (Colloquia).
March 14 - 8:30am to 12:00pm - Joanne Gorman, C.S.W., Date Rape: Etiology and Treatment Implications. (Workshop).
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
11. Deadline for President's Awards and Presidential Mini-Grants
On February 14, all nominations for the President's Awards in:
Excellence in Diversity and Affirmative Action
Excellence in Classified Service
Excellence in Teaching as Part-Time Faculty
Team Achievement
and all applications for the Presidential Mini-Grants for:
Departmental Diversity Initiatives
Innovative Teaching Projects
are due. There is still time to nominate someone, or make application for one of the mini-grants. For complete information and details, go the President's Office website on the University's home page.
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
12. Tape Tours of Library Now Available
Dont' have time to join a scheduled tour? Want to know where the book stacks or DVDs are? No problem! Take a self-guided tape tour of the Melville Library. Tapes are available at the Information Desk in the Central Reading Room, 1st floor of Melville Library. See you at the Library! Call 2-7110 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/opensessions.html
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
13. Heart Health Lecture "The Minority Report"
In celebration of Black History Month a lunchtime symposium focusing on heart disease amongst minorities will be presented by Stony Brook University Hospital's Heart Center. Lunch will be provided to participants. Pre-registration is required. To register call Health Connect at (631) 444-4393.
Thursday, February 20 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Student Activities Center, Auditorium
Free
Submitted by: Lisa Wilbert/UHMC
14. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 2/12/03
Dr. Joshua S. Watson from the National Weather Service Eastern Regional Headquarters, Bohemia, will present a seminar on "Evaluation of Ensemble Predictions of Blocking in the NCEP Global Spectral Model" at 11:30 a.m. on February 12. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
15. Writing and Healing:an informal reading by creative writers from the health sciences and beyond...
Wednesday, February 19, 4:30 p.m. Vice President's Conference Room, HSC L4
Readers will include: past winners of the IMCS Creative Writing Contest, medical students whose work has recently published as part of an article by Sonia Usatch in the Journal of Poetry Therapy.
Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Heidi Campani/UHMC
16. David Patterson's Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup and the Center of Excellence in Wireless Internet and Information Technology.
Professor David Patterson (U.C. Berkeley) will speak about Recovery-Oriented Computing at 1:00pm on Wednesday, February 12, in Computer Science 2311.
Professor Patterson is one of the most famous computer systems researchers in the world. His research on RISC computer architecture and his research on RAID storage each started a multi-billion dollar industry, besides winning him many awards.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/CSSite/Research/DLSeries/DLSeriesFall2002.html
Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS
17. Save the Date: February 12 - Ellis Cose, Presidential Lecturer
President Kenny invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a Presidential Lecture by Ellis Cose, international author, columnist and contributing editor for Newsweek magazine, entitled, "Civil Rights and Human Limits: Getting Beyond the Past". Mr. Cose will discuss, "From apology, to affirmative action, to reparations. To what extent can we overcome the sins of the past.-- Wednesday, February 12; 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.(Campus Life Time), Student Activities Center II, Ballroom B, followed by an opportunity to discuss from 2-3p.m. RSVP by calling 632-6320. Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
18. The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Judith Halberstam
Title: Shadows on a Dime: Queer Temporality and Subcultural Lives
Where: The Humanities Institute, E4340 Melville Library When: Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at 4:30pm
Queer subcultures, unlike the male dominated youth cultures that Dick Hebdige, Stuart Hall and other members of the Birmingham school have written about, are not located in any easy relation to so-called parent cultures. Much of the Birmingham school work on subcultures, indeed, presumed an oedipalized structure within which rebel youths reject the world of their parents and create a netherworld within which to reshape and reform the legacies of an older generation. Halberstam will argue that queer subcultures afford us a perfect opportunity to depart from normative models of youth cultures, adolescence and adulthood and generational struggle.
Judith Halberstam is Professor of Literary and Cultural Studies at UC San Diego. She teaches courses in queer studies, gender theory, art, literature and film.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities/
Submitted by: Jason Hanley/GST
19. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2003 Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"ON THE ORIGIN AND ECOLOGY OF DISCRETE PHENOTPYES"
Dr. Erik Svensson, Department of Ecology, Lund University
Host: Dr. Michael Bell
Dr. Svensson is a candidate for the Evolutionary Ecology position
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
20. Harriman School Seminar -- Wednesday, February 12, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Light Lunch, Students Welcome
Modeling the New Business Enterprise: Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, and Word of Mouth
Thomas R. Sexton, Harriman School
This paper presents a multi-equation difference equation model that describes the effects of marketing, customer satisfaction, and word of mouth on both long- and short-term market share for a new product, service, or business. The model reveals that the new entity will experience two distinct life cycle stages. In the first stage, market penetration dominates and market share rises, perhaps dramatically. The first stage ends, often abruptly, and the second stage begins when the entity becomes universally known among potential customers. The second stage in characterized by steadily declining market share. Market penetration and word of mouth determine the duration of the first stage, and customer satisfaction is crucial to the entity's long-term success. The model illustrates the effects of various business strategies on the entity's life cycle characteristics.
Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS
21. Celebrating 100 Years of The Souls of Black Folk Speaker: Dr. John H. Bracey, University of Massachusetts
Wednesday, February 19, 12:40 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., Special Collections, Second Floor, Frank Melville Jr. Library
A lecture revisiting W. E. B. Du Bois's critically acclaimed book.
Sponsored by Africana Studies Department and Special Collections, Frank Melville Jr. Library.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
22. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, February 14, 2003
Dr. Joe Warren from Southampton University, will present a seminar on "50,000 penguins can't be wrong: factors controlling krill distributions in the near-shore waters of Livingston Island, Antarctica" on February 14, 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
23. Arts & Sciences Senate meets on Monday, 2/17/03
The Arts & Sciences Senate will meet on Monday, February 17th at 3:30 p.m. in the Javits Room of the Library. All meetings are open to the University Community. The agenda will be posted on 2/17.
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
24. The Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society presents BARRON H. LERNER, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Medicine, Columbia University,
OVERSOLD OR UNDERAPPRECIATED? THE EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER:A SEMINAR
Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 4 pm in the Vice-President's Conference Room, Health Science Center Level 4
Dr. Lerner has recommended an article for participants to read in advance; when you RSVP (see below) we will send you the article.
All welcome. Admission free, but please RSVP by calling (631) 444-8029 or e-mailing elnelson@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Heidi Campani/UHMC
25. 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).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
26. The Dream Continues Stony Brook House '03
Last year, Stony Brook became the first University on Long Island to raise the funds and volunteer to build a Habitat for Humanity House. Join us for Stony Brook House '03 as we make another family's dream come true.
Watch for fundraising events in your area. For more information visit our web site at www.stonybrook.edu/habitat
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
27. Three Author Readings & Book Signings on February 20, 2003 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Javits Room, Library
Dr. Robert Katz, Faculty Author Stony Brook University Hospital will read from his new novel entitled, "Surgical Risk." Dr. Katz' first novel, "Edward Maret," won the ASA Literary Prize for 2001. He is currently working on the sequel to Surgical Risk.
Paul Levinson, author of "The Silk Code," which won the Locus Award for Best Novel of 1999, will read from his latest myth entitled, "The Consciousness Plague." Connie Willis has this to say about The Consciousness Plague, "Forensic detective Phil D'Amato is one of my favorite characters, and the puzzles he solves are always imaginative, ingenious and addictive."
Marc Vun Kannon will be reading from his first fantasy entitled, "Unbinding the Stone." "Remarkably complex and often very funny, definitely original" states Tanya Huff, author of The Better Part of Valor.
Sponsored by the Special Collections Department & University Bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
28. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550
Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 30 - August 22, 2003
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.
10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members, and additional 5% discount will also be given in early registration if application is received prior to March 1, 2003.
All Open Houses are on Saturdays in the Sports Complex from 9AM to 12PM January 25, 2003, February 8, 2003,March 1, 2003, March 22, 2003, April 12, 2003 and May 10, 2003
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
29. 2003 Aerobics Schedule
Contact Allison Milano on Lotus Notes or 632-7263 for Spring Aerobics Schedule. Offering Step Aerobics, Yoga, Kick Boxing, Pilates, Resistance Ball, Meditation, Body Sculpting, Stretch & Flex, Step Circuit, Mix It Up! and Boxing.
Classes begin on Monday, January 27th. Registration Fee is the purchase of a Punch Card.
Full Card 35 classes $60.00
3/4 Card 27 classes $50.00
1/2 Card 18 classes $35.00
1/4 Card 9 classes $25.00
Punch Cards are valid for all aerobic classes.
http://recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
30. Computer Training Adobe Illustrator NCE322B - 12 sessions Saturdays 9:00-12:00pm Starting Feb. 22, 2003
Adobe Illustrator is the preferred program of designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators and business professionals around the world. It offers a combination of creative freedom and productivity to the users.Illustrator is considered to be the most powerful design tool for flexibility of drawing with pinpoint accuracy. Topics include: drawing and editing lines, curves and shapes, adding and deleting editing points, manipulating handles and curves and placing EPS, BMP, PCX and TIF formatted scans in your files.The required textbook addresses both Macintosh and Windows users. Cost of text is not included in the course fee.
Scedule; Feb. 22; Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 2003
Fee: $575 - 10% discount University employees and students CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
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
31. Computer Training Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0 NCE328B - 6:00-9:00 pm, Feb. 24, 26; March 3, 5, 10 and 12, 2003
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.
Fee: $275 - 10% discount University employees and students CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
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
32. Computer Training QuarkXPress NCE320C 6:00-9:00 pm, Feb. 27; March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25, 2003
QuarkXPress is the foundation application for layout of printed material. This comprehensive, hands-on course will guide students through the stages of document production. Topics include: document construction, word processing basics, importing text and pictures, page layout and design, typography, style sheets, libraries, working with pictures, creating colors and printing.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Fee: $385 - 10% discount University employees and students CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
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
33. Summer 2003 Class Schedule Now Available on Web
The Summer 2003 undergraduate and graduate class schedules, along with the summer academic calendar, have now been posted on the Summer Sessions Website: www.stonybrook.edu/summer. Information about registration, payment, housing, and the visiting undergraduate student application will be posted later in Feburary. The Summer Sessions dates are:
Session I: June 2 - July 11
Sesion II: July 14 - August 22
Extended Session: June 2 - July 25
Registration will begin in April; the dates are posted on the Summer Sessions academic calendar.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
34. The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Presents A Poetry Reading by Rowan Ricardo Phillips
Title: The Aias Chronicle
Where: The Humanities Institute, E4340 Melville Library When: Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 4:30pm
Professor Phillips will be reading from his manuscript-in-progress, The Aias Chronicle
A native New Yorker of Antiguan decent, Rowan Ricardo Phillips is a poet-critic and Assistant Professor of English at SUNY, Stony Brook. He received his Ph.D. at Brown University where he studied under the poet Michael S. Harper. He is a Mellon Fellow, the winner of the Louis Untermyeter Fellowship for Poetry, and has received scholarships from the West Chester Poetry Conference. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in the Harvard Review, The Kenyon Review, Seneca Review and others journals.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities/
Submitted by: Jason Hanley/GST
35. Union Craft Center Opens for Spring 2003 offering Non-Credit Classes in Arts & Crafts & Leisure, call 632-6822.
The Stony Brook Union Crafts Center offers excellent low-cost courses and memberships. Most classes meet in the evening and are held in the Student Union. Try your hand at pottery, sculpture, photograhy, drawing , painting, loom weaving, quilting, and polymer jewlery design. We also offer two sessions of Defensive driving and bartending. For a copy of our class brochure call the Crafts Center at 632-6822 or stop by the office located in the lower level of the Student Union Building, room 049.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
36. Ballroom Dance Lessons
Have a wedding coming up? Learn to dance in a group setting, singles or partners are both welcome. We are teaching begining Foxtrot at 8PM and Intermediate Samba at 9PM at the Student Union Ballroom. Fees are $20/pp for all 4 weeks. Please contact Victor Poon at vipoon@ams.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Victor Poon/CEAS
37. Extreme Team Slam Dunkers To Appear At Sports Complex Tuesday Night!
The Stony Brook Seawolves men's basketball team - winners of five straight - will host Boston University Tuesday night, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Halftime entertainment will be performed by the Extreme Team Slam Dunkers, who will be performing aerial and acrobatic dunks to entertain fans of all ages.
Faculty and staff tickets are available at the discounted rate of $4 and can be purchased the night of the game or by calling 632.WOLF.
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
38. Chinese Traditional Medicine for menopause
The Seminar of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Interest Club at SUNYSB will be on February, 13, 2003 from 5:15PM to 7:00PM and held in the Family Medicine conference room on level four of the Health Sciences Center.
The topic for this meeting will be: Chinese Traditional Medicine for menopause
Everybody is welcome.
If you have any question, or wish to join TCM club, please e-mail Dr. Mian Long at SBUH_TCM@stonybrook.edu or call her at 444-8219.
Submitted by: Mian Long/UHMC
39. Electronic Music Concert
ELECTRONIC MUSIC CONCERT (free admission) Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, 2003 8pm, Recital Hall, Staller Center Center for the Arts
Enjoy an exciting adventure tour of the latest experimental sound works including concert, techno-plus styles and live interactive performance. Works by Andy Papadeas, Isabel Soveral (Portugal), John Parcell, Chris Toland, with live performances by Jubal Fulks, violin, and John Parcell on drumset. Presented by Stony Brook's Electronic Music Studio, Professor Daria Semegen, Director, Department of Music.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/music
Submitted by: Daria Semegen/CAS
40. 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 February 10, 2003 the following will be offered: Introduction to Computing II, Conversational English Part I, and Coping with Depression.
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
41. Valentine's Day Buffet at the University Club February 14 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Featuring music by Harpist Janet King.
For more information or reservations, call Lana at 632-7069.
To view the menu, go to www.campudining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
42. Tuesday, Febrary 11, 4pm SAC Auditorium: SAC Gallery Symposium in conjunction with [Blank]: In Pursuit of an American History Exhibition.
You are invited to attend the first Student Activities Center Gallery Symposium Event in conjunction with the current exhibition[ Blank ]: In Pursuit of An American History
Symposium: February 11, 2003 4pm Student Activities Center Auditorium Reception to follow in the gallery.
[ Blank ]: In Pursuit of An American History, an exhibition of video and new media art that explores how and why Black History Month is observed and celebrated in contemporary America. The upcoming panel discussion that will try to fill in the [ Blank ].
Panelists: Stephanie Dinkins (moderator), Mariam Ghani, Jefferson Pinder, Karina Aguilera Skvirsky, Tracey Walters, Scott Neumann, and Christian Rogers.
Submitted by: Lydia Couri/GST
43. Movies at Staller Center for the Arts, Friday, 2/14: "Quitting" at 7 pm; "Punch Drunk Love" at 9:15 pm
"Quitting" is the story of a Chinese movie star, Jia Hongsheng, filmed on location in Beijing. In Mandarin with English subtitles, rated R. Directed by Zhang Yang.
"Punch Drunk Love" stars Adam Sandler and Emily Watson. Rated R, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
44. Valentine roses
Seawolves Marketplace will have fresh red roses on Friday, Feb 14 for Valentine's Day. Singles $5.99, dozen $19.99. Lots of gifts, plush and candy!
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA
45. "Shadow's Child" with Urban Bush Women at Staller Center for the Arts, Saturday, February 15 at 8 pm
A dance/theatre production of NYC's Urban Bush Women and the National Song and Dance Company of Mozambique. A fusion of contemporary dance, music and storytelling. Tickets $28; $25 faculty and staff; $7 student special with ID at Staller Center Box Office. Call 631-632-ARTS to order or go to stallercenter.com
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
46. UUP Annual Dinner Dance
Come join us on Friday, February 21, 2003 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills for an evening of Dinner, Dancing and chances to win valuable door prizes! ONLY $25.00 PER PERSON! Send or bring checks payable to "UUP" to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. THERE IS LIMITED SPACE SO PLEASE RESERVE EARLY! For more info, call Corinne at ext. 2-6570
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
47. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
The Oncology Nurse from Stony Brook University Hospital's Cancer Helpline will be available in person to answer cancer questions at the at The Community Resource Center located in the Stony Brook Village on 11/21/02 from 12:00 noon till 2:00-PM. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
48. CELT Workshop: Custom Tailor Your Resume - Lunch Provided
When: Friday, February 28th, 12-1pm Where: CELT, Melville Library, Room E-1337
Position descriptions and vacancy announcements have their very own language. You need to know how to read and decode job announcements to determine if there is a match between your background and the position. Please join us as we welcome Alfreda James from the Career Center as she presents Part 2 of her resume workshop, in which she helps graduate students "decode" a position description and then tailor a resume for the position description under consideration. If possible, bring your most recent resume with you to the workshop.
Lunch and refreshments will be served. Please register for this important event at the CELT website under "Activities and Events." See you there.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Nora Ruth/CAS
49. 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
50. 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
51. 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.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/newsflash.nsf/generator/20030127#52
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
52. Doctoral Defenses this week
Please click on the URL below to see the schedule of Doctoral defenses this week
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST
53. Networking Breakfast: "Trends and Challenges in Workforce Recruitment, Retention and Regional Development
The Center for Biotechnology along with the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative invite you to attend its Strategically Targeted Networking Breakfast Series, titled "Trends and Challenges in Workforce Recruitment, Retention and Regional Development", Wednesday, January 29th at the Hilton Huntington Hotel (8am-10am). This initiative is focused on addressing such issues to help create a nurturing business environment for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and life systems technology (nutriceutical, cosmeceutical) sectors to thrive. The Strategically Targeted Networking Breakfast Series is meant to facilitate discussion among members of the Long Island life sciences community in order to determine specific challenges within each issue, serving as a platform to develop potential solutions and implement beneficial programs to accomplish industry goals. Space is Limited!! Register Today by calling Kimberly Alden at 632-1991 or e-mailing kalden@lilsi.org
http://www.lilsi.org
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
54. CELT Workshop: Why Does a Graduate Student Need a Resume? - Lunch Provided
When: Friday, February 14, 2003, 12-1pm Where: CELT, Melville Library, Room E-1337
Please join us with special guest Alfreda James from the Career Center who will teach you the structural differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae, when to use a resume, and the essential elements of a resume. As a part of outlining the differences, she will discuss the types of organizations that are likely to want a resume and how resumes vary according to profession.
Free pizza and refreshments will be served. Please register for this important event at the CELT website under "Activities and Events."
http://www.celt
. sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Nora Ruth/CAS
55. LOST RING
Wedding ring on path from Parking garage, ground level to Library via Administration Building. Platinum with three rows of Diamonds.If located please call Flora, 2-7117, Main Library, Interlibrary Loan. Reward. Thank you.
Submitted by: Florence Obraztsov/Lib
56. 2nd Annual Life Sciences Industry Career Development Conference. Exploring the Diversity of New York's Life Sciences Industry"
March 25, 2003. 8:30 am - 5 pm. Newman Conference Center, NYC. This conference is the premier event in New York State for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences industry. The focus of the conference is on the ever-growing need for well-trained science and engineering professionals in a diverse range of careers. Industry leaders will address career opportunities in corporate R & D, business development, clinical trial management, law, finance, venture capital, communications, sales and marketing. The Conference is organized by the Center for Biotechnology and is part of its comprehensive Workforce Development Initiative that seeks to address the current and future education and training needs of New York's life sciences industry. Conference is free for students but pre-registration is necessary to confirm your attendance. Please RSVP online at
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/
by February 14th, 2003
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/careerdev/index.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
57. "Teaching in America": A Guide for International TAs - Lunch Provided
When: Thursday, February 20th, 11:45am-12:45pm Where: CELT, Melville Library, Room E-1337
Teaching in America can be difficult for anyone. But what special problems confront international TAs when they first start teaching in America? For many the greatest challenge is not the English language, but understanding the assumptions and expectations of American students. The aim of "Teaching in America" is to speed the process of feeling at home in the American classroom. Join us for a screening of this insightful film created by the Harvard University Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. A discussion will follow the showing. Join us at the CELT center and start improving your teaching performance for your American students.
Pizza and refreshments will accompany the showing of the video. Please register for this important event at the CELT website under "Activities and Events." See you there.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Nora Ruth/CAS