Campus Announcements for the week of 09/29/2003
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Important Announcement to Department Managers regarding Student Employment.
2. NY STATE Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 2004 Open Enrollment
3. Air Travel Services Update
4. New 2004 Per Diem Rates and Meal Allowance Schedule
5. Research Foundation Employees Enrolled For Health Insurance Coverage -Consumer's Medical Resource - Medical Decision Support
6. Career Fair (Jobs/Internships/Graduate School)
7. Tape Tours of Library Available
8. Wang Center Open from 9am to 5pm
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - When Love Hurts
2. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - What's Stress Got to Do with It? (2 Parts)
3. EAP: A Resource for Supervisors (HTNW11)- Training for Hospital Employees- in the HSC- 10/2/03 (9- 11am)
4. Reiki Healing Circle
5. 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)
6. HRS Training & Organizational Development offers "How to Prepare for a Civil Service Exam"
7. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - EAP as a Resource to Supervisors
8. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - Workplace Violence Awareness & Prevention
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. SAVE THE DATE! - Charles B. Wang -- Presidential Lecture -- "Being an Entreprenuer" -- October 22 -- Wang Center
2. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
3. Third Annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture
4. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, October 2nd, 2003: David Fitzpatrick, PhD of Duke University, Speaker
5. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (TAOS) Seminar
6. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, October 1, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall. Light lunch.
7. The Hispanic Diaspora
8. Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop for Life Sciences Graduates
9. Interviewing Skills Workshop for Life Sciences Graduates
10. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
11. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, October 3, 2003.
12. "Picking Locks with Cryptology," Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science, Dr. Matt Blaze
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Bipolar Disorder in Youth: Cycling Through Childhood and Adolescence
2. Women's Heart Health Series 2: The art of regional, seasonal, organic, sustainable food while maintaining a heart healthy diet.
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Children
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Peace the World Together: International Game Night: Tuesday, September 30, 7pm, Wang Center Main Lobby
2. Faculty Reading and Book-signing Event on October 16 featuring Professors Kathleen Wilson and Carol Blum
3. Career Women's Luncheon - October 9th - Student Union Ballroom
4. Catch The Excitement!
5. 2003 The Seawolves Fall High School Girls Lacrosse Clinic
6. Taiko Drumming Workshop with Stony Brook Ensemble
7. 2003 Seawolves Fall Girls Lacrosse Youth Clinic
8. Faculty Reading and Book-signing Event featuring India Studies on October 2
9. Hispanic Heritage Month Buffet at the University Club, Friday, October 3rd from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
10. SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs
11. Baroque Sundays at Three, Sunday, October 12, 2003
12. Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra with Conductor David Stern
13. Movies at Staller Center, Friday, October 3 - "Together" and "Terminator 3"
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Knitting, Watercolor and Polymer clay Jewelry classes. Come join in the fun! Register Today!
2. Photography classes offered at the Union Crafts Center. Low-cost, non-credit and open to everyone. Just for the fun ot it!
3. Stony Brook Ballroom Dance Club
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Post-Menopausal Women and Gum Disease
2. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
3. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
4. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
5. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
6. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
7. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
9. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20Yrs+ Volunteers
10. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
11. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The GCRC, University Hospital. Free IQ Score And MRI Scan
12. Free Lunch on October 8 and October 28
10. Miscellaneous
1. Register to vote
2. Doctoral Defenses this week
3. Gloria and Mark Snyder Hillel Center dedicated
4. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
5. Seawolves MarketPlace has expanded
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Important Announcement to Department Managers regarding Student Employment.
The beginning of each term is always an extremely busy time for creating assignments and clearing students in the Student Employment Solar System. If you plan to hire Student Assistants and/or Federal Work Study Students please take the time to be sure that your department has at least one person who has been trained and has been granted access to create assignments and clear students. A back-up person would be highly recommended. If the person who was previously granted access to the system has since left your department, please contact Stephanie.Rovello@stonybrook.edu to advise her of this change. If you or someone in your area needs a training refresher, or if you wish to have someone else in your area trained please send this request to Stephanie.Rovello@stonybrook.edu.
If you wish to download procedural manuals for Student Employment please visit the following web site:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Prov/financial.nsf/pages/stuemp
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Stephanie Rovello/Prov
2. 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
3. Air Travel Services Update
JetBlue Airways is now offering seven city pairs under the existing New York State Air Travel Contract. All flights leave from JFK with destinations to Buffalo,NY, Burlington, Vt., Denver, Co., Fort Myers, Fl., New Orleans, La., Ontario, Ca., and Rochester, NY. To obtain these fares, all tickets must be purchased through Austin Travel, the State Authorized Travel Agent. These fares are refundable, changeable and no advance purchase is required.
Please contact Austin Travel @2-7799 for travel arrangements or Rosalie Makarick, Procurement/Travel @ 2-6022 for additional information.
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
4. New 2004 Per Diem Rates and Meal Allowance Schedule
Please note that all travel starting October 1, 2003 will follow the new 2004 per diem rates for lodging and meals for domestic travel. The Meal Allowance Breakdown schedule has also been updated and goes into effect on the same date. These rate and meal changes apply to both State and Research Foundation travel. The new rates can be found on the Procurement website. Click on Travel then Useful Links. If you have any questions, please call Rosalie Makarick @ 2-6022.
http://www.procurement.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
5. Research Foundation Employees Enrolled For Health Insurance Coverage -Consumer's Medical Resource - Medical Decision Support
The Research Foundation is pleased to announce expanded services through Consumer's Medical Resource, which offers Medical Decision Support to those enrolled in the Research Foundation's PPO or HMO health plans. Medical Decision Support provides information about serious and/or chronic medical conditions and treatment options, to help you make better decisions working with your doctor. Newly added conditions include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (adult). Call Consumer's Medical Resource at 1-888-426-7435 (toll free) for more information. You may also visit their web site at
http://www.consumersmedical.com
, where you can enter your name and phone number and a representative will call you back. The link to their web site is also available through
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/benefits
, click on Research Foundation, and then click on "Health, Retirement Plan, and Other Benefit Programs Websites".
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
6. Career Fair (Jobs/Internships/Graduate School)
The Career Fair will be held on October 15, 2003 (Wednesday) from 12:00-4:00pm at the Sports Complex, Arena.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career/
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
7. Tape Tours of Library 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
8. Wang Center Open from 9am to 5pm
Splendid interiors, reflecting pools, a towering pagoda - indeed the Wang Center is a majestic refuge. Savor delectable Asian delicacies between 11 am to 2 pm. Witness powerful events, lively discussions, and moving performances. For more information log on to www.stonybrook.edu/wang
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - When Love Hurts
Everyday men and women are hurt by someone who is close to them regardless of age, race or income level. This workshop will help identify warning signs of potentially dangerous relationships and discuss ways in which to respond to these signs.
October 3, 2003, HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B, 11:30-12:30
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).
Please bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - What's Stress Got to Do with It? (2 Parts)
This workshop will explore one of the biggest health problems in people's lives - STRESS. How does stress affect us? What are some helpful tips that can reduce stress at home and at work? Participants will be given a list of resources at Stony Brook University and in the community.
Part I October 14, 2003, Part II October 21, 2003, HSC, Level 2, 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).
Please bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. EAP: A Resource for Supervisors (HTNW11)- Training for Hospital Employees- in the HSC- 10/2/03 (9- 11am)
This workshop is designed to provide supervisors and managers with a clear understanding of the Employee Assistance Program and how it can help in their supervisory roles and in their personal lives. Detailed information will be given regarding the process of management consultation and the most appropriate and effective way of referring any employee to EAP for assistance with personal and/or job related problems. To register for this program please contact Jean, in Corporate Education & Training at 4-9805 or use the following link to print a registration form and fax the form to 4-9806.
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu/sbuh/hr/index.cfm?id=1187
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
4. Reiki Healing Circle
Join Us for a Reiki Healing Circle, Led by Nicole Bernholc, Traditional Reiki Master, NYS Licensed Massage Therapist
Sponsored by the Department of Campus Recreation Wellness Center
Student Activity Center, Room 306, 3rd Floor
Thursdays: September 25th, October 16th, 23rd, November 6th, 20th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This workshop is free for faculty, students, staff and the Stony Brook community.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
5. 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
6. HRS Training & Organizational Development offers "How to Prepare for a Civil Service Exam"
If you have applied to take the Second-Level Clerical Series Civil Service Exam, register for "How to Prepare for a Civil Service Exam". You will learn test-taking strategies, ways to overcome test anxiety, and other helpful tips before taking the exam. You will also work through sample questions for each subject covered on the exam. The final portion of this workshop focuses on "After the Exam ... the Civil Service Process", followed by a Q & A period.
Date: Tuesday, 10/7/03, Place: Engineering Room 231, Time: 9:30 - 1:00 pm
click on the link below for a registration form, and fax your completed form to Denise Gross at 2-2414.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
7. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - EAP as a Resource to Supervisors
Date/Time: October 2, 2003, 9:00-11:00, HSC, Level 2, Classroom 154B
This workshop is designed to provide supervisors and managers with a clear understanding of the Employee Assistance Program and how it can help in their supervisory roles. Detailed information will be given regarding the process of management consultation and the most ppropriate and effective way of referring any employee to EAP for assistance with personal and/or job related problems.
To register: Contact Corporate Education & Training at 444-9805.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
8. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - Workplace Violence Awareness & Prevention
Date/Time: November 13, 2003, 9:00-12:00, HSC, Level 2, Classroom 154B
1. Describe the types of persons that disrupt the workplace and their violent behaviors
2. Discuss threats and their impact on the employee and the workplace
3. Discuss the importance of reporting and documenting threats and violent measures
4. Describe measures to take to eliminate conditions that cause conflict
5. Discuss measures to take to diffuse the escalation of conflict
6. Understand the supervisor's role and responsibility in regard to workplace violence prevention.
To register: Contact Corporate Education & Training at 444-9805.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. SAVE THE DATE! - 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
2. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Dr. James V. Staros Dean of Arts & Sciences, hosted by Dr. Jakob Schmidt, Stony Brook University
"Selective Glycosylation of Canonical N-Glycosylation Sites in the Human EGF Receptor"
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003 at the Life Sciences Building, Room 038 at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
3. Third Annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture
The Third Annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture will be held Wednesday, October 1, at 2:00 PM in the Atkins Learning Center (4th floor, HSC). This year's Prelec Memorial Scholar is Deanna B. Marcum MLS, Ph.D., Associate Librarian for Library Services, Library of Congress and former President of the Council on Library and Information Services. Dr. Marcum will lecture on "The Relationship of Scholars to Libraries in the Digital Age." All interested are invited to attend. A reception in the HSC Galleria will follow. For additional information/directions, please contact the Reference Desk, Health Sciences Center Library, 444-3099.
http://www.prelec.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Ann Brody/Pres
4. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, October 2nd, 2003: David Fitzpatrick, PhD of Duke University, Speaker
On Thursday, October 2nd, 2003, Dr. David Fitzpatrick, PhD, of Duke University, will give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at 12 Noon, in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. The title of Dr. Fitzpatrick's talk is: "Columns, Connections and Representations: A new look at the functional architecture of primary visual cortex." Please join us for coffee at 11:45 PM.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
5. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (TAOS) Seminar
Dr. Louisa Emmons from the Atmospheric Chemistry Division of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), will present a seminar entitled, "Examining Tropospheric Carbon Monoxide with Satellites, Models and Isotopes" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1. The seminar will take place on South Campus at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
6. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, October 1, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall. Light lunch.
Player Salaries, Organizational Efficiency, and Competitiveness in Major League Baseball
Herbert F. Lewis, Thomas R. Sexton, and Kathleen A. Lock
Abstract: The dramatic growth of free agency in Major League Baseball has caused great concern about the competitiveness of some teams, particularly those in smaller markets. We use a two-stage Data Envelopment Analysis model as part of a larger analysis to determine the minimum total player salary required to be competitive in each nonstrike year since 1985. We examine trends in this salary and determine how many teams were noncompetitive each year due to low total player salary. Finally, we examine the relationship between competitiveness and market size, finding little support for the claim that small market teams cannot be competitive.
Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS
7. The Hispanic Diaspora
The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee is hosting "The Hispanic Diaspora", a symposium reflecting on the contributions and historical moments of the Hispanic Culture. Representatives from local agencies and organizations will have informational tables and there will be a panel discussion on the topic of "A Century Worth of Contributions of Latinos". Food and Refreshments will be served.
October 8, 2003, 12:00-2:00 pm, Student Activity Center Ballroom A
For more information call 632-6280
Submitted by: Ismenia Molina/Pres
8. Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop for Life Sciences Graduates
Tuesday, Sept 30th, 2003. 1:30 - 3 pm. Center for Biotechnology Conference Room. Planning to pursue opportunities in industry? Start with a solid understanding of what employers look for, and how to tailor your resume and cover letter to address their specific needs.
This is a must attend workshop for all graduate students in the life sciences. Learn how to write the Most important letter. Who Needs a Cover Letter? Everyone who sends out a resume does. The cover letter gives you another chance to emphasize what you have to contribute to the company or organization.
Learn the difference between a cv and resume, how to represent your academic experience on your resume, the difference between academic and corporate culture and strategies for a successful job search. This workshop is limited to 20 students only. Please register early to confirm your seat.
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=54615
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=54615
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
9. Interviewing Skills Workshop for Life Sciences Graduates
Thursday, October 2nd. 1:30 - 3 pm. Center for Biotechnology Conference Room. In preparing for your job interview, there are many steps to be taken. Much emphasis is placed on the actual job interview, but, in reality, what you do before the interview to prepare yourself is just as important.
Learn how to put your best foot forward and tips for a successful interview. This workshop is limited to 20 students only. Please register early to confirm your seat.This workshop is compulsory for all BME students interested in participating in the BME Graduate Industry Research Internship Program. Please register online at
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?binid=1&bevaID=54783
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?binid=1&bevaID=54783
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
10. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2003, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"HISTORICAL PLANT GEOGRAPHY OF THE NORHTERN HEMISPHERE"
Dr. Michael Donoghue, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University
Host: Dr. R. Geeta
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
11. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, October 3, 2003.
Dr. Patricia Rosel from National Marine Fisheries Service in South Carolina, will present a seminar on "Dolphins & DNA: Investigations of marine mammal population structure and evolutionary histories using molecular markers" at 12:30pm on October 3, 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
12. "Picking Locks with Cryptology," Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science, Dr. Matt Blaze
Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Dr. Matt Blaze.
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup, the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology, and the Provost's office.
Dr. Blaze will give an exciting talk about his controversial work comparing the (poor) physical security of master-keyed locks to that of vulnerabilities in computer systems. The talk, titled "Picking Locks with Cryptology," will be held on Friday, October 3rd, 2003, at 2:00pm, in Javits 101.
Matt Blaze received his PhD in computer science from Princeton University. He is a research scientist at AT&T Labs-Research and an Associate Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on applications of cryptology in secure systems, trust management, security protocols, privacy and anonymity, and public policy issues relating to computer and network security.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/events/DLseries/
Submitted by: Erez Zadok/CEAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Bipolar Disorder in Youth: Cycling Through Childhood and Adolescence
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will be sponsoring a conference on Bipolar Disorder in Youth. The conference will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at the Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge. Speakers will include: Gabrielle Carlson MD, Deborah Weisbrot MD, Kenneth Gadow PhD, David Miklowitz PhD and Melissa DelBello MD. Topics will include Bipolar Disorder and comorbidities ADHD, PDD, Tic Disorder, Family in Treatment and Neuropharmacological perspectives. The conference is designed for health professionals, school counselors, and social workers. The conference includes food and syllabus. CEU and CME credit will be offered. AA/EOE Compliant. For info, costs and to request a registration form call the conference coordinator, RoseMary Citrola, PhD at 632-8828.
Submitted by: Rosemary Citrola/HSC
2. Women's Heart Health Series 2: The art of regional, seasonal, organic, sustainable food while maintaining a heart healthy diet.
Ann Cooper, Executive Chef of The Ross School will be our guest speaker on Wednesday October 1, 2003, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, HSC Level 2 Lecture Hall 2
Cooking demonstration and heart healthy lunch provided.There is no charge for this informative and enjoyable session.
Pre-registration is required, Please call Health Connect at 444-4393
Presented by The Stony Brook University Hospital Heart Center
Submitted by: Lisa Wilbert/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Children
Sunday October 19th,2003, Gilenas Junior High School, Stony Brook, N.Y.
Registration: 7:30-9:00a.m.or online at www.active.com
Race STARTS @ 9;30 am, Walkers Welcome
For information about donations or volunteering contact:CHILD LIFE at 4-3840 or email denise.furst@stonybrook.edu
Proceeds Benefit the Pediatric Patients at SBUH
Submitted by: Paulette Walter/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Peace the World Together: International Game Night: Tuesday, September 30, 7pm, Wang Center Main Lobby
Try your hand at games of chance and skill from all over the globe. Sponsored by the Student Activities Center.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
2. Faculty Reading and Book-signing Event on October 16 featuring Professors Kathleen Wilson and Carol Blum
Date: Thursday, October 16 at 4pm; Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a faculty reading and book-signing event featuring Kathleen Wilson, author of The Island Race: Englishness, Empire and Gender in the Eighteenth Century and Carol Blum, author of Strength in Numbers: Population, Reproduction and Power in Eighteenth-Century France.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
3. Career Women's Luncheon - October 9th - Student Union Ballroom
The Employee Activities Council announces their Career Women's Luncheon on October 9th, at 12 noon, in the Student Union Ballroom. Doris Weisman, N.P., M.S. Coordinator of Women's Health Outreach will be our speaker. She will give you an overview of breast health and related diseases. Many of your concerns will be answered by Ms. Weisman. Please bring your payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before October 3rd. (Make checks payable to Chartwells).
Judy Friedlander 2-6105; Alba Beltran 2-4151; Pat Miller 2-6010; Lucille Meci 2-8260; Betty Ahner 4-3423; Marie Barnouw 2-9248; Augusta Kuhn 2-7280
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
4. Catch The Excitement!
Come check out Seawolves Women's Soccer as they take on Albany, Thursday, October 2nd inside Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at 7PM. First 250 kids 12 and under receive mini soccer ball. Admission is free for all so don't miss the excitement!
Submitted by: Malica Jibowu/UST
5. 2003 The Seawolves Fall High School Girls Lacrosse Clinic
The Seawolves Women's Lacrosse Team is holding our 2nd annual Fall High School Girls Lacrosse Clinic. It will be held on October 4, registration at 10 am. SB Faculty and staff will receive a $5.00 discount. This clinic is designed for players from grades 9th through 12th, who want to take their game to the next level. Staffed by experienced coaches and SB Women's Lacrosse Players who are familiar with the women's game at a collegiate level. The clinic will touch on basic and advanced skill instruction, offensive and defensive strategies, and game situations to help players put it all together. For more information or to receive a brochure, please contact Meghan McNamara at 631.632.4086 or via email at mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Meghan McNamara/Pres
6. Taiko Drumming Workshop with Stony Brook Ensemble
Free Taiko Drumming Workshop Wednesdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, SAC, Lower Level Aerobic Studio 2
All Equipment will be provided!
Sponsored by the Department of Campus Recreation
For more information: Contact Janet Youngblood at jyoungblood@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
7. 2003 Seawolves Fall Girls Lacrosse Youth Clinic
The Seawolves Women's Lacrosse Team is holding our 2nd annual Fall Youth Girls Lacrosse Clinic. It will be held on October 12, registration at 9 am. SB Faculty and staff will receive a $5.00 discount. Staffed by experienced coaches and SB Women's Lacrosse Players who are familiar with the women?s game at a collegiate level. The clinic will touch on basic and advanced skill instruction, offensive and defensive strategies, and game situations to help players put it all together. Following this clinic, we are hosting our Fall Tournament and hope you can stay to watch some college lacrosse. For more information or to receive a brochure, please contact Meghan McNamara at 631.632.4086 or via email at mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Meghan McNamara/Pres
8. Faculty Reading and Book-signing Event featuring India Studies on October 2
Date: Thursday, October 2 at 4pm; Senator Jacob K. Javits Room, 2nd Floor, Melville Library
Program: Please join us for a faculty reading and book-signing event featuring Ilona Ellinger, author of Hindu Divinities; S. N. Sridhar, author of Ananya: A Portrait of India; and Pramila Venkateswaran, author of Thirtha.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Friends of the Library and the University Bookstore
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
9. Hispanic Heritage Month Buffet at the University Club, Friday, October 3rd from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
The University Club is located on the second floor of the Chemistry Building. To view the complete buffet menu, go to:
http://www.campusdining.org/images/event_images/event-121.jpg
For reservations, please call Lana at 632-7069.
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
10. SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs
Faculty Showcase - An Evening of Chamber Music
The SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs are pleased to announce an Evening of Chamber Music that will showcase our outstanding faculty, Friday, October 24 at 8pm in The Staller Center Recital hall. The concert will include works by Mozart, Brahms, Saint-Saens, Villa Lobos, Argento, Boccherini, and more. Tickets may be reserved in advance or purchased at the door. $8/$5 for students and senior citizens. For information contact Laura Stevenson at 632-8520. All proceeds will go to the Program's Scholarship Fund.
Submitted by: Martha Zadok/CAS
11. Baroque Sundays at Three, Sunday, October 12, 2003
Please join us for this festive occasion. The concert will take place at 3pm on October 12, in the Recital Hall of the Staller Center on the Stony Brook campus. As always, Baroque Sundays at Three concerts are offered free to the public. A small goodwill donation is requested to offset concert expenses and promote early music at Stony Brook.
Submitted by: Martha Zadok/CAS
12. Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra with Conductor David Stern
Im Sommerwind, Idyll for large orchestra
Concerto No. 2 in C minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 18
Moderato, Adagio, sostenuto, Allegro scherzando
Guest Soloist, Maya Hartman, Piano
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 ("Rhenish";Robert Schumann, Lebhaft, Scherzo Sehr maessig, Nicht schnell, Feierlich, Lebhaft
Submitted by: Martha Zadok/CAS
13. Movies at Staller Center, Friday, October 3 - "Together" and "Terminator 3"
7 pm - "Together" - (in Mandarin with English subtitles) 116 min. Rated PG. A poignant story of a young violin virtuoso who travels from his village to Beijing to make the most of his art. A surprise at the Toronto Film Festival. Directed by Chen Kaige (Farewell My Concubine.)
9:30 pm - "Terminator 3" -119 min. Rated R. Imagine a world of permanant darkness where machines control man's destiny. Imagine that you are the only one who can stop it. But before you do, something terrible has to happen. The highly anticipated third chapter of the Terminator series. Directed by Jonathan Mostow. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Claire Danes and Edward Furlong.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Knitting, Watercolor and Polymer clay Jewelry classes. Come join in the fun! Register Today!
The Union Crafts Center offers a variey of low-cost, non-credit classes for your enjoyment. We are open to everyone on at the University and in the community. Call 632-6822 to register and learn more about our exciting programs.
To Knit or not to Knit- This is not your grandmothers kind of knitting! Find out in this introductory class where you'll learn the basic skills. All levels welcome. Guarenteed stress reduction!
Four Tuesdays, begins 10/7, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
$35/students, $45/non-students.
Watercolor: East Meets West-Learn the unique technique of classic brush painting using ink and watercolor on rice paper. Look at modern influence on this ancient tradition. Flowers, landscapes, and calligraphy are the main subject matter.
Five Wednesdays, begins 10/15, 7pm-9pm.
$65/students, $90/non-students.
Polymer Clay Workshop-Create unique pieces of jewelry using this versatile plastic clay. Learn the basics including choice of clays, conditioning, baking and finally sanding and finishing.
Saturday 10/25, 10:30am-2:30pm.
$30/student, $45/non-student.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
2. Photography classes offered at the Union Crafts Center. Low-cost, non-credit and open to everyone. Just for the fun ot it!
Photography Membership: Access to well-equipped darkroon throughtout the semester. Available to past members and qualified people. Includes chemicals.
$85/student, $100/non-student. Photo Lab 062.
Basic Photography: Camera and darkroom fundamentals, developing and printing techniques. Includes MEMBERSHIP and chemicals.
Six Thursdays, begins 10/9, 7pm - 9pm.
$95/students, $120/non-studnets. Photo Lab 062.
Pinhole Photography: A facinating and innovative way to make photographs. Construct a basic pinhole camera from found materials and use it to delve into this elementary , yet imaginative process. Fee includes chemicals. A great intoductory photography class.
Three Wednesdays, begins 10/29, 7pm - 9pm.
$40/students, $55/non-students. Photo lab 062
Call the SB Union Crafts Center for registration and more information about our other programs, 632-6822. The Crafts Center is located in the Student Union Building , lower level, room 049.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
3. Stony Brook Ballroom Dance Club
Mondays starting 10/13, Beginner Tango at 7PM, Intermediate Rumba at 8PM, Intermediate Foxtrot at 9PM.
Wednesdays starting 10/1, Beginner Samba at 7PM, Intermediate Cha Cha at 8PM, Intermediate East Coast Swing at 9PM.
Lessons are 50 mins per dance and $20/pp for 4-weeks (ie. $5/week). No partner is necessary.
Please e-mail Victor Poon at vipoon@ams.sunysb.edu or Lin-shu Wang at lshuwang@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Victor Poon/CEAS
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Post-Menopausal Women and Gum Disease
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 $500.00?
If you are a post-menopausal woman, not taking medications for osteoporosis, The School of Dental Medicine 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 between ages of 45 and 70 you may qualify for this study. Please call (631)632-8912 or (631)632-8937.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
2. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you're invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Participants will be compensated.
For further information call: Dr. Fred Friedberg (631) 632-8252
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
3. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
4. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bernice Sealy (631) 444-3740 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
5. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
Study: A Trial of Simvastatin (Zocor) to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Sponsored by: NIH through Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments. In addition, they would randomize to receive either simvastatin or placebo.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice J. Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumeister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
6. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" ( Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible. Please call 631-444-2215 Orthopaedics Dept, for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
7. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
If you are in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, you may be eligible for a research study that is looking at different ways to manage stress and cope during pregnancy.
Through this study you may learn relaxation techniques, coping skills and stress reduction techniques. These skills may be useful to you during and after your pregnancy.
There is no cost to you. If you are interested, Please call 631-444-6900 for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated upto $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
9. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20Yrs+ Volunteers
Volunteers needed for IMAGING STUDIES at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
The volunteer must be 20 years or older and in good health for participation.
Confidentiality maintained and transportation will be provided.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
10. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
Patients being treated with cholestrol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at 4-2017.
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
11. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The GCRC, University Hospital. Free IQ Score And MRI Scan
The CODY Center is currently recruiting participants ages 6-18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, who are not on medication, to participate in a neuroimaging study.
The children in the study will participate in three sessions, over a time frame of about three to six months, each session lasting about 60 minutes. During the first session and the third session, pictures of the brain will be taken using a device called MRI. There are no contrast or radioactive agents, sedation or other injections required for the study. During the second session the children in the study will meet with a neuropsychologist who will interview them and ask them to perform specific tasks, in order to evaluate their language and thinking process.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Allen Azizian 631) 632-3074 aazizian@ic.sunysb.edu
http://www.sunysb.edu/gcrc
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/GST
12. Free Lunch on October 8 and October 28
Give a sample of your Blood for a Cancer Study and get a Free Lunch.
Place: General Clinical Research Center, 12-South University Hospital
Dates: October 8th, 2003 and October 28th,2003, Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Contact: 444-6900
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Register to vote
The United Nursing Council Legislative Action Committee and the Suffolk County League of Women Voters sponsor a voter registration drive on Monday 9/29, Tuesday 9/30, and Wednesday 10/01 from 10AM to 2PM on Level 5 of the hospital, between the cafeterias (near the ATM machine). You must be registered to vote in November.
Submitted by: Bruce Teifer/UHMC
2. Doctoral Defenses this week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST
3. Gloria and Mark Snyder Hillel Center dedicated
The Gloria and Mark Snyder Hillel Center, located in Suite 201 of the Stony Brook Union, will officially be dedicated on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30 PM in room 249 of the Union. This is a complimentary event but seating is very limited. Please RSVP ASAP (Jill.Zucker@StonyBrook.edu). Dessert will be served. Numerous faculty, staff and community members will be honored.
http://www.SUNYSB.edu/Hillel
Submitted by: Jill Zucker/Affl
4. 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
5. Seawolves MarketPlace has expanded
We have many exciting new products - Stacy's Pita chips, Campbell's Soup at Hand, Tabouli, bath totes, bath towels, chemistry goggles, posters, Kosher tuna wraps, muffins and bagels from Bagel Boss, fresh Rolling Pin bakery, Atkins, Zone, Balance bars, special order birthday cakes. Just arrived ladies navy and white zip hoodie and matching navy pants. Hours: 8:30am - 9:00pm Mon-Thurs. 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday. See you at Seawolves!
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA