Campus Announcements for the week of 12/08/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany - February 24, 2004
2. Blackboard Instructors - Are you planning on using Blackboard this Spring?
3. University Police Department Award Ceremony
4. Staples 2004 Custom Catalog Kick-Off
5. The Stony Brook University Student Health Service is offering the FluMist Vaccine FREE to Students, Faculty and Staff.
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Notice to Hospital and LISVH State Employees regarding the Health Insurance Option Transfer Period - Please Share this Notice.
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,- Room 500 - 12/17 (9-11am)
3. Foundations of Supervising Program (HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
4. New 2003-2004 Catalogs Now Available From Hrs Training & Organizational Development
5. Professional Development Series (Conducted by HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
6. Stress Management Coping Strategies (Conducted by Training & Organizational Development, HRS)
7. Organizational Alignment (Conducted by HRS, Training and Organizational Development)
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
2. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3. Doctoral Defenses this week
4. Chemistry This Week
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
2. School of Dental Medicine Seminar
3. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Thinking of Giving a Pet as a Holiday Present? Adorable Cats Available for Adoption!
2. Greeting Cards
3. Poinsettia Holiday Sale
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Holiday Pottery Sale! Our Largest Sale of the Year! Tuesday & Wednesday; December 9th & 10th
2. Lecture and Book-signing Event featuring Professor James Rubin on Wednesday, December 10 at 4pm
3. USA Track & Field - Long Island 2003-04 Indoor Schedule
4. Wellness Center Special Winter Membership
5. C.S.E.A. Local 614 Holiday Party Schedule -- *UPDATE
6. Women's Basketball Returns To The Arena This Week!
7. Free Concert On December 8, 2003, Melville Library Galleria, Noon
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds And Flu Workshop
2. Osteoporosis: An Integrative Approach To Prevention And Management
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Looking for individuals with depression for non-treatment research study
3. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
10. Miscellaneous
1. Chase the chill at Seawolves MarketPlace
2. Are you or your child Stony Brook Child Care Alumni? Remember Toscanini, Benedict, ECC, Stage XII, Clark Center, SBCCSI?
3. Summer Sessions Course Preview Now Available Online
4. Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany - February 24, 2004
On February 24, Stony Brook students, faculty, staff and alumni will journey up to our State Capital for one of the most important events 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 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 www.stonybrook.edu/albany.
Don't Miss the Bus! Your Future is Riding On It.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. 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
3. University Police Department Award Ceremony
The University Police Department will hold an Award Ceremony to recognize the men and women who serve and protect the Stony Brook Campus Community on Wednesday, December 17, 2003. The ceremony will be held in the Charles B. Wang Center Theater. If you would like to attend, please contact Rosemary Famiglietti at University Police at 632-6350. The ceremony will be follwed by a reception in the Wang Center Chapel with light refreshments.
Submitted by: Rosemary Famiglietti/Admin
4. 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
5. The Stony Brook University Student Health Service is offering the FluMist Vaccine FREE to Students, Faculty and Staff.
It's not too late to get your vaccine against influenza. While supplies last, the Student Health Service will be giving out FluMist Vaccine FREE to students, faculty and staff members of Stony Brook University. FluMist is a new needle free vaccine to help prevent the flu. For more information please call the Student Health Service at 632-6740
Submitted by: Robert Ansbach/OSA
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Notice to Hospital and LISVH State Employees regarding the Health Insurance Option Transfer Period - Please Share this Notice.
The 2004 NYS Health Insurance rates have been approved and were mailed to enrollees' home mid-November. The deadline is December 12, 2003 to change from one health insurance plan to another, change to individual coverage, or cancel your coverage if you were not able to do so during the year due to the pre-tax program. A copy of the rates, the PS-404 form and the Choices Booklet, which describes the health insurance plans for 2004, can be obtained from the display rack outside the Benefits Office, Room 122, Level 3, HSC. To make a change you need to complete a Health Insurance Transaction form PS-404 and return it to your Benefits Office. For more information contact your Benefits Office or visit the website for the health insurance program
http://www.cs.state.ny.us
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
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
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,- Room 500 - 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. 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
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, the New Employee Orientation schedule for 2004, and registration guidelines. If you would like a catalog mailed to you, please send an email request to carol.londoiro@stonybrook.edu with your name, department and campus zip.
To visit the HRS Training Webpage, please click on the link below
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
5. Professional Development Series (Conducted by HRS, Training & Organizational Development)
Do you want to enhance your professional communication skills? This 5-session program focuses on building professional relationships and gives employees skills in many critical areas: Listening, Taking on a New Assignment, Getting Your Point Across, Participating in Meetings, Keeping Your Boss Informed, Resolving Issues with Others, Being a Team Player.
Must attend all 5 sessions:
DATE: January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, TIME: 9:30-1:00
To Register: Contact Denise Gross @ 2-4501 or click on the link below
Class size is limited!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
6. Stress Management Coping Strategies (Conducted by Training & Organizational Development, HRS)
Are you feeling a little stressed and overwhelmed?
Stress is defined as a feeling of tension that is both emotional and physical. Stress Management refers to the effort to control or reduce the tension that occurs with a situation that is considered difficult or unmanageable. Unfortunately, you can't avoid stress so come to this class and learn ways of managing your stress.
DATE: December 12, 2003 TIME: 9:30-12:30
TO REGISTER: Contact Cindy Brodsky @ 2-6102 or click on the link below.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
7. Organizational Alignment (Conducted by HRS, Training and Organizational Development)
Deans, Directors, Associate Directors, Chairs...
Join us for a workshop that "brings it all together:" We will review and work with the organizational mission statement, departmental mission statements. Participants will assess strengths and gaps within their individual areas and develop realistic plans for linking these organizational tools including unit action plans and individual performance plans. We will consider structure, human resources, and costs.
DATE: December 16, 2003, TIME: 9:00-3:00
REGISTRATION: Contact Cindy Brodsky @ 2-6102 or click on the link below.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
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)" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10. 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. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"HYBRIDIZATION AND EVOLUTION IN SLENDER SALAMANDERS (PLETHODONTIDAE: BATRACHOSEPS)"
Dr. Elizabeth Jockusch, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut
Host: Dr. John Wiens
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evoution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
3. Doctoral Defenses this week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.html
Submitted by: Yordanos Beyene/GST
4. Chemistry This Week
On Thursday 12/11/03 a seminar will be presented by Patrick Woodward, Professor of Chemistry, Ohio State University, entitled, "Studies of the Relationship between Composition, Structure and Properties in Perovskite Oxides and Oxynitrides" in Chem 412. The reception starts at 3:45 PM, followed by the seminar at 4:00 PM. The host of the event is Prof. Clare Grey.
http://www.sunysb.edu/chemistry/seminars/
Submitted by: Doreen Aveni/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at 12 noon
"The Ins and Outs of Aqueous Humor Flow", Dr. Mortimer Civan, Department of Physiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Richard Mathias
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
2. School of Dental Medicine Seminar
Seminar Title: Host Modulation Therapy for Periodontal Disease: Beneficial Medical Implications
Speaker: Dr. Lorne Golub, Distinguished Professor
Date and Time: December 12, 2003, 1PM, Location: Rockland Hall, Room 196, School of Dental Medicine, South Campus
Submitted by: Marcia Simon/HSC
3. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Psychiatry Grand Rounds
The Challenges of Geriatric Psychiatry
Alan Steinberg, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Stony Brook
Tuesday, December 9, 2003, 11:00am, HSC L3, LH5
All are welcome to attend
Sponsored by Abbott
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Thinking of Giving a Pet as a Holiday Present? 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 some young formerely-feral cats 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
2. Greeting Cards
The UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is sponsoring the sale of greeting cards designed and drawn by patients in the CHILD LIFE PROGRAM of the Hospital.
Each package of 10 cards consists of two each of five different, colorful scenes which can be used year 'round. Priced at $10.00 per package, the cards are now available at the GIFT SHOP on Level 5.
For information phone 4-2699.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
3. Poinsettia Holiday Sale
University Hospital Auxiliary's POINSETTIA HOLIDAY SALE
We are still taking orders for the Poinsettia Sale.
The pick up date for the plants is December 12.
ORDER FORM
Name:______________ Telephone: _____
Please either bring or mail this order form with a check payable to the University Hospital Auxiliary, Level 2, Room 617, Z = 7020.
Number of plants ordered ______ at $10.00 per plant
Total amount enclosed: $___________
Please check your pick-up location:__ Health Sciences Galleria, Level 3 __ Tech Park Cafeteria, 31 Research Way
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. Wellness Center Special Winter Membership
Stay fit during the holiday months. Give yourself the gift of physical fitness. Join the Campus Recreation Wellness Center and get started right now.
We have trained staff waiting to help you reach your fitness goals.
No gym is more accessible, convenient, and affordable than the Campus Recreation Wellness Center.
Special Winter Membership /$50.00
Valid December 1, 2003 - February 28, 2004
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
5. C.S.E.A. Local 614 Holiday Party Schedule -- *UPDATE
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 22nd, Location: Galleria, Time: 11:30am - 4:30pm
- Night Shift, Date: Tuesday, December 23rd, 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
6. Women's Basketball Returns To The Arena This Week!
Come out and witness your seawolves women's basketball team as they battle it out against Providence this Thursday, December 11th at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now, call 632-WOLF today.
Men's basketball returns to the arena on Saturday, December 20th as they host Columbia at 1 pm. Tickets are on sale now, call 632-WOLF for yours today.
Submitted by: Malica Jibowu/GST
7. Free Concert On December 8, 2003, Melville Library Galleria, Noon
There is music in the air - a short concert of madrigals is to be presented. These choral pieces will be from the Elizabethan time period. The group of 8 singers (students, faculty & staff from Stony Brook and members of the community) will be conducted by Julia Zavadsky, a SB doctoral student and an adjunct faculty member at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Please plan to stop by at 12:00 noon at the center galleria near the first flight of stairs at Melville Library. You will be in for some light-hearted sounds! Sponsored by Melville Library and Department of Music.
Submitted by: Maryanne Vigneaux/Lib
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
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with cancer, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Jeanne Kidd at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. Looking for individuals with depression for non-treatment research study
HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING DEPRESSED?
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 OPEN TO EVERYONE
Submitted by: Stewart Shankman/GST
3. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. Chase the chill at Seawolves MarketPlace
Snuggle into a new Seawolf sweatshirt. Keep your ears toasty in a new fleece headband when the winds howl down the Mall. Wrap yourself in a new fleece scarf and gloves while you enjoy a fragrant cup of Amaretto hot cocoa, a chai latte, or a Chocolate Milano cappucino. Our new giant mugs would make the beginning of a great holiday gift. See you at Seawolves MarketPlace.
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA
2. Are you or your child Stony Brook Child Care Alumni? Remember Toscanini, Benedict, ECC, Stage XII, Clark Center, SBCCSI?
Child Care on the campus of Stony Brook University has evolved, grown and moved several times since the small parent co-ops of the 1960?s. Still parent friendly and child centered, we are looking to locate old families and friends who can share their history, photos and experiences with us, and with everyone who has joined us in the new home we moved into on South Drive in September of 2001.
Please contact Denise Masone at 631 632 6930 or dmasone@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare/
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare/
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
3. Summer Sessions Course Preview Now Available Online
To view a list of the courses scheduled for Summer 2004, visit the Summer Sessions Website at www.stonybrook.edu/summer. The final schedule will be posted in January 2004. Almost 500 undergraduate and graduate courses are scheduled in Summer 2004, most on campus but a number of courses at Stony Brook Manhattan. Both day and evening classes are scheduled on campus in Sessions I and II.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
4. Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
The Center for Biotechnology is accepting applications for Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program. Internships will be established within the local biotechnology industry. Students will spend their summers, at a company, learning laboratory techniques and contributing to specific research projects. Students interested in careers in the biotechnology industry would be optimal candidates for selection as trainees under this program. Applicants will be selected from students beginning their junior or senior year who are majoring in any biology or chemistry department. Students in other life sciences departments, with equivalent but not exact qualifications as outlined in the application guidelines, are encouraged to contact Angeline Judex to discuss candidate eligibility. Application forms and information can be found on the Center’s website www.biotech.sunysb.edu. Deadline for application is January 23, 2004. For additional application assistance, please contact Rosemary Gaynor at 631-632-8521 or at rgaynor@ms.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/ps/intern_ugrad.html#currint
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS