Campus Announcements for the week of 04/01/2002
Table of Contents
1. LASIK "lunch & learn" seminar
2. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 24 - August 16, 2002
3. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: "Neuronal Mechanisms for Visual Attention"
4. LECTURE - Wisdom: Rules for Living in the Universe Friday, April 26th at 6:00 p.m., in the Benedict Atrium
5. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior Seminar "Neuronal Mechanisms for Visual Attention"
6. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar April 3, 2002
7. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Lecture
8. Artwork By Mary Beth Edelson On Display At University Art Gallery From March 20 - April 13, 2002
9. On Campus School Age Summer Program And Kindergarten Revised Schedules And Rates
10. Ethics in Engineering Symposium, April 19-20.
11. Save the dates -- April 10 and April 17 -- Presidential Lectures! Christopher Phillips' Socrates Cafe; and Susan Isaacs
12. Cancer Center to Hold "Seminar at Sea"
13. Stony Brook Jazz Combos feature Trumpeter Derrick Gardner. Thursday, April 18, 8pm at the Staller Center
14. Civil Service Examination Preparation Classes in the HSC
15. Free - Basic Crochet Workshop For Beginners
16. New Quilting Workshop
17. Town Meeting- "Making a Case for a Diverse Community"
18. Radiative Transfer and Global Climate Change Symposium April 5, 2002
19. Defensive Driving Classes
20. Babies" & Children's Memorial Garden Fund Raiser
21. Materials Science and Engineering Colloquium: XRay Synchrotron Topography and High-Resolution Diffraction
22. The Thirteenth Annual Jacob Bigeleisen Endowed Lecture
23. WUSB 90.1FM Radiothon
24. University Hospital Fiscal Year 01/02 Lapsing Funds Calendar
25. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Seminar Speaker
26. Alumni Classic Golf Outing April 20th - reserve your spot today!
27. LASIK "lunch & learn" seminar
28. Stony Brook University Tennis Presents The Inaugural Seawolves Spring Tennis Classic
29. Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture by Willis E. Lamb, Jr.
30. A Special Reception for Postdocs
31. University Association
32. Sylvia Fund Jewelry Sale
33. Open House At SPD
34. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
35. CELT Seminar: Evaluating Writing AND Handling the Paper Load with Anne Beaufort, Tuesday April 16th 12-1 @ CELT
36. Project Liberty is providing free support services to persons affected by the September 11th World Trade Center terrorist attacks.
37. Research Foundation and WEST CAMPUS & HSC State Regular Employees - HRS Customer Service/Benefits Assistance
38. April 11th Symposium "With Liberty and Justice for All...: Truth and Reconciliation" with tribute to and interview with Yuri Kochiyama
39. Center for Biotechnology's Tenth Annual Biotechnology Exposition
40. Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention
41. Seawolves Sports Schedule For The Weekend of April 6
42. Employee Wellness Fest Raffle Prize Drawings 4/3/02
43. International Services Workshop Series -- Practical Training
44. Caring for Caregivers
45. Family Violence Education & Research Center-Special Series Workshops Related To 9/11 Tragedy
46. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement : Part I
47. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement : Part II
48. The 2002 Research Foundation Summer Appointment process is about to begin.
49. Family Violence Education & Research Center Spring Colloquia Schedule
50. Public Tour of the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
51. The Library's New Online Catalog
52. Classes In Using The Library's New Online Catalog
53. Impact Of The Wen Ho Lee Case On Asian American Scientists And Engineers
April 12, Noon-1:00, Berkner Hall
54. FREE Wellness Seminars
55. Debbie Whittemore Mememorial 5k Run/Walk
56. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
57. Join the "Sherlock Holmes of Neuroscience" as he probes the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, April 8.
1. LASIK "lunch & learn" seminar
Stony Brook Ophthalmology is pleased to announce its first LASIK 'lunch & learn' seminar, which will be held on Friday April 12th (place & time to be determined).
During this seminar, you will be able to meet our laser vision team, including Dr. Marc Dinowitz and his refractive coordinator, Renee Jones.
You will be able to have your questions answered in an informal setting. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to experience what LASIK is by way of a short video presentation. This video nicely illustrates the evaluation process and the LASIK treatment itself as it 'shadows' one of our patients through the 'LASIK experience' at Stony Brook.
We want to accommodate as many people as possible who would like to have lunch with us and learn about laser eye surgery. Therefore, we ask that if you are interested, please RSVP with Renee by calling (631) 444-4996.
Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC
2. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 24 - August 16, 2002
The Summer Camp at Stony Brook is back for its third exciting year. The Camp combines a unique twist of educational activities and athletics for children between the ages of 5 to 12. Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. For more information on the Summer Camp at Stony Brook please come to one of our Open Houses or call our camp office at 632-4550.
10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members.
Open House dates/times: Saturday April 6th 9am to 12pm
All Open Houses are located in the Stony Brook Sports Complex
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
3. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: "Neuronal Mechanisms for Visual Attention"
On Thursday, April 4th, Robert Desimone, Ph.D., of NIMH, will give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, at 12 Noon, in Room 038 of the Life Science Building. The title of Dr. Desimone's talk is: "Neuronal Mechanisms for Visual Attention." For more information, please call 2-8616.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
4. LECTURE - Wisdom: Rules for Living in the Universe Friday, April 26th at 6:00 p.m., in the Benedict Atrium
Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an inspiring lecture by theologian and best-selling author, Matthew Fox. Fox, author of 24 books on the topics of Creatism and Spirituality holds Masters degrees in philosopy and theology. His lecture, WISDOM: Rules for Living in the Universe, explores living in harmony with the environment with an understanding of today's science. Event is free. RSVP requested. For more information contact Br. Clark Berge at 632-6563, or visit our web site at www.stonybrook.edu.
Sponsored by the Protestant Campus Ministries, Year of Community Leadership Committee and School of Social Welfare in honor of Earth Day.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
5. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior Seminar "Neuronal Mechanisms for Visual Attention"
Robert Desimone, Ph.D., of NIMH, will give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior on Thursday, April 4th, at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. The title of Dr. Desimone's talk is; "Neuronal Mechanisms for Visual Attention". For more information, please call 632-8616.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
6. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar April 3, 2002
TAOS Seminar Wednesday, April 3, 11:30 a.m. Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres, Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120
Speaker: Dr. James Ridout, Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey California
Topic: " Regulation of Convection in the Tropical Pacific"
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
7. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Lecture
THE LAURENCE BAXTER MEMORIAL LECTURE FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2002 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, ROOM 304 GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Robert Elston, Case Western Reserve: A Century of Biometrical Genetics
Nancy R. Mendell, SUNY Stony Brook: Characterization of Schizophrenia - Related Phenotype
Jurg Ott, Rockefeller University: Case-Control Association Studies with Large Numbers of SNP Markers
Sponsored by the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. For additional information and directions, call (631) 632-8373 or e-mail nmendell@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Christine Rota/CEAS
8. Artwork By Mary Beth Edelson On Display At University Art Gallery From March 20 - April 13, 2002
MARY BETH EDELSON: RE-SCRIPTING THE STORY, 1970-2000, is a survey exhibition of works by prominent New York artist and leader of the seventies feminist art movement, Mary Beth Edelson. The exhibition presents three decades of Edelson's work featuring her influential posters, collages, photographs, drawings, story-gathering boxes, videos and transfer images on chiffon fabric. The gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, noon - 4:00 pm, and Saturday 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The gallery is closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. Free admission. For more information, call 632-7240.
Submitted by: Marjorie Debowy/CAS
9. On Campus School Age Summer Program And Kindergarten Revised Schedules And Rates
Enrolling now for Kindergarten in the Fall and our Summer Program 2002. Summer program rates and schedules have been revised; six, seven, eight, nine and ten week sessions available. Call 632-6930 for details.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
10. Ethics in Engineering Symposium, April 19-20.
This symposium is not just for engineers! Please go to the web site and establish for yourself the high quality of the all-invited "cast" of nationally recognized experts.
http://www.ceas.sunysb.edu/Ethics/index.html
Submitted by: Christopher Berndt/CEAS
11. Save the dates -- April 10 and April 17 -- Presidential Lectures! Christopher Phillips' Socrates Cafe; and Susan Isaacs
On April 10, during campus lifetime (12:40 - 2:00 p.m.), in the Student Activities Center Auditorium, Christopher Phillips will bring his nationally acclaimed Socrates Café to Stony Brook. He has traveled around the country to facilitate Socrates Cafés with groups as varied as fourth graders, prisoners, college professors, and students of all ages. Please join your colleagues on April 10 for what promises to be an intellectually stimulating and rewarding experience.
On Wednesday, April 17, prolific novelist, essayist, and screenwriter Susan Isaacs will give a presidential lecture entitled, Poof! You're a Hero: How the Novelist Creates Women and Men in which she will answer the question writers are most often asked: "where do you get your ideas?" Please come to the SAC auditorium, campus life time (12:40 - 2 p.m.) for this outstanding lecture and discussion. RSVP for both lectures to 632-6320.
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
12. Cancer Center to Hold "Seminar at Sea"
The Long Island Cancer Center at Stony Brook University and the Times Beacon Record Newspapers will present "Conquering Cancer in the 21st Century", an educational forum open to the academic community and the public on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. The seminar will be held on board the Port Jefferson ferryboat P.T. Barnum, located at the ferry dock in Port Jefferson.
Speakers will include W. Richard McCombie, Ph.D. of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, speaking on "The Genomic Revolution"; Helene Benveniste, M.D., Ph.D. of Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory, speaking on "Advances in Medical Imaging Technologies"; and John S. Kovach, M.D., Director of the Long Island Cancer Center at Stony Brook University, who will speak on "Breast Cancer: A Model for Modern Medicine."
The seminar is free, but reservations are required. Please call Meredith at 444-9342 to register.
Submitted by: Linda Rampil/UHMC
13. Stony Brook Jazz Combos feature Trumpeter Derrick Gardner. Thursday, April 18, 8pm at the Staller Center
The concert in the Recital Hall will feature the Fusion Combo and Jazz Combo playing the music of the influential Art Blakey Sextet from the 1960's. Tickets are: $8.00/$4.00 seniors,students,USB faculty and staff. For tickets, call the Staller Center Box Office at 632-ARTS. Trumpeter Derrick Gardner joined the Count Basie Orchestra at the age of 25 and was a member for five years. Mr. Gardner has also worked with such jazz notables as the late Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, Frank Foster, Jon Faddis, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Rufus Reid, Clark Terry, and James Moody. For the last two years, Mr Gardner has toured with the big band of singer/actor Harry Connick, Jr. More recently, Gardner was the featured trumpet soloist in a new Broadway musical "Thou Shalt Not" for which Harry Connick Jr. wrote the music and the lyrics.
http://www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Robin Pouler-Mcgrath/CAS
14. Civil Service Examination Preparation Classes in the HSC
Stony Brook University Hospital Department of Corporate Education and Training is offering classes in the HSC to assist staff preparing to take the Beginning Clerical Worker, and Secretary I & II tests. The Secretary I & II Examination Prep class will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, from 1 to 4 PM, in Lecture Hall 6 on Level 3 of the HSC. There will be two Beginning Clerical Worker Examinations prep classes offered on April 29, 2002 in Lecture Hall 1 on Level 2 of the HSC. Employees may attend either the 2 to 5 PM class or the 5 to 8 PM class.
To register for any of these classes please call Jean, in Corporate Education and Training at 4-9805.
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
15. Free - Basic Crochet Workshop For Beginners
Tuesday, April 2nd and 9, 2002 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Stony Brook Union Crafts Center Weaving Studio - Lower Level. All materials supplied.
Submitted by: Mildred Thurston/OSA
16. New Quilting Workshop
lEARN THE BASIS OF QUILTING TO CREATE A 9 PATCH PILLOW OR TOTE BAG. tHIS INTRODDUCTION COURSE USING HAND SEWING WILL GET YOU STARTED ON A NEW CREATIVE AND RELAXING ART FORM. fOR THOSE WITH SOME SKILLS, LEARN ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR FUTURE PROJECTS. MATERIAL FEE $15 (INCLUDES EVERYTHING) BING A SHARP PAIR OF SCISSORS.INSTRUCTOR - CAROL SCHEIER MONDAY, APRIL 8TH 7:00 - 10:00 PM $30 STONY BROOK STUDENTS AND $40 NON-STUDENTS LOCATION: STONY BROOK UNION CRAFTS CENTER
Submitted by: Mildred Thurston/OSA
17. Town Meeting- "Making a Case for a Diverse Community"
The town meeting for "Making a Case for a Diverse Community" will be held on Wednesday, April 10th, 12:30 - 2:00pm in Room 3220, Staller Center. New York City public artist Tomie Arai will be there. Come and share your ideas with Tomie Arai about making a mural reflecting the diversity of the Stony Brook campus. This event is sponsored by the President's Dialogues Across Differences Grants (
http://www.stonybrook.edu/dialogues
). For more information, please call 632-7240.
Submitted by: Marjorie Debowy/CAS
18. Radiative Transfer and Global Climate Change Symposium April 5, 2002
The Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres is sponsoring a symposium, "Radiative Transfer and Global Climate Change" in honor of Professor Bob Cess' retirement and forty years of service to the university.
Friday, April 5, 2002 9:00 a.m. Endeavour Hall 120
For more information, please call the Institute at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
19. Defensive Driving Classes
The Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop is being offered on two Tuesdays 4/4 & 4/11/02 - 7:00 - 10:00 pm in the Student Activities Center room 304.
$18 students $22 non students, plus $13 for book and certificate fee.
Call 632-6820 for information on registration.
Submitted by: Mildred Thurston/OSA
20. Babies" & Children's Memorial Garden Fund Raiser
Jewelry sale (Terrie of Silver Creations) to be held on Monday April 1, 2002 from 9:30 am- 5 pm on level 5 next to the cafeteria. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden. Please stop by to lend your support. To learn more about the garden visit our website: www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/cmgarden Thank you.
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
21. Materials Science and Engineering Colloquium: XRay Synchrotron Topography and High-Resolution Diffraction
Materials Science and Engineering Colloquia Announcements
All colloquia are in Room 301 of Old Engineering, unless otherwise indicated.
Date: Wednesday, 04/10/02, 13:30
Title: Synchrotron Topography and High-Resolution Diffraction
Speaker: Dr. Xian-Rong Huang Materials Science and Engineering SUNY at Stony Brook
http://www.matscieng.sunysb.edu/colloquia.html
Submitted by: James Quinn/CEAS
22. The Thirteenth Annual Jacob Bigeleisen Endowed Lecture
April 15th- The Chemistry Department will host their Thirteenth Annual Jacob Bigeleisen Endowed Lecture at 4:00pm in the Chemistry Department Seminar Room. This year's speaker will be Professor Tobin J. Marks, Northwestern University. The subject of his seminar is "Molecular Assemblies that Process Light".
For further information please contact Rita Nicholaides at 2-7884.
Submitted by: Italia Mazzullo/CAS
23. WUSB 90.1FM Radiothon
WUSB 90.1FM has scheduled the annual fundraising drive for SBU's non-commercail radio station now through April 14th. Pledges can be made by calling 632-6901 or on-line at wusb@notes.cc.sunysb.edu. Donors receive a "premium thank you"...WUSB hats, mugs, shirts or CD's or gift certificates... at various pledge levels. For more information about the pledge drive or to sign-up as a "phone volunteer" call 632-6498.
Submitted by: Norman Prusslin/OSA
24. University Hospital Fiscal Year 01/02 Lapsing Funds Calendar
As we approach the end of fiscal year 01/02 please be aware of the following important dates regarding commodities: 3/29/02 Last day to submit all items over $150K 5/03/02 Last day to submit all items between $20K to $150K 5/17/02 Last day to submit all items between $5K to $20K 6/03/02 Last day for departments to submit requisitions to Purchasing to encumber for non-emergency items
Please contact Purchasing @ 444-4050 with any questions you may have concerning the processing of service/merchandise contracts.
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
25. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Seminar Speaker
Marine Sciences Research Center is having a symposium honoring Dr. Robert Cess for his forty years of service to the University. April 5th, 2002 in Endeavour room 120 @12:30P.M.Topics covered, "Radiative transfer and Global Climate Change. Refreshments served at 12:15P.M. Host Minghua Zhang
Submitted by: Patricia Corn/MSRC
26. Alumni Classic Golf Outing April 20th - reserve your spot today!
The Alumni Association is hosting their first annual golf tournament, The Alumni Classic, on Saturday, April 20th, at the Mill Pond Golf Course in Medford.
The day will begin with breakfast in the Grille Room at 8:00am. Tee times at the 27-hole Scottish-style course start at 9:00am, and will be followed by an awards luncheon in their beautiful new clubhouse. All Stony Brook Alumni and their guests will receive a discount on individual tickets. Foursomes and sponsorships at all levels are available, as are tickets for the luncheon. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association's scholarships and programs.
For more information, visit www.alumni.sunysb.edu and click on News and Events, or call the Alumni Office at 631-632-6330. We hope to see you there!
http://www.alumni.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
27. LASIK "lunch & learn" seminar
Stony Brook Ophthalmology's LASIK 'lunch & learn' seminar will be held on Friday April 12th at 12 noon in the health sciences center (HSC)-Level 2 - Room 232. This room is conveniently located near the HSC bookstore, the School of Nursing, and the Book End Café.
During this seminar, you will be able to meet our laser vision team and learn what LASIK is by way of a short video presentation. Most importantly, you will also have an opportunity to have any and all of your questions answered in an informal setting.
We look forward to meeting everyone who has already sent an RSVP to Renee
If you are interested in attending this seminar, and you have not previously spoken with Renee, please RSVP with her by calling (631) 444-4996.
Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC
28. Stony Brook University Tennis Presents The Inaugural Seawolves Spring Tennis Classic
Seawolves Spring Tennis Classic
Sponsored by Three Village Embroidery & Silk Screening
April 19, 20, 21, 2002
Where: Stony Brook Tennis Courts
Categories: Men's and Women's Singles Entry Fee: -2.9 and below
Men's and women's singles: -3.0 to 3.4
18 and under and SBU students: $25 -3.5 to 4.0
All others: $50 -4.1 to 4.5
Men, Women, and Mixed Doubles: -4.5 to 5.0
Juniors and SBU students: $15 per person -Open
All others: $25 per person
Men and Women's Doubles -Open
Mixed Doubles: -Open
First round single matches will start 4:00pm on Friday, April 19th. For more information, call Assistant Tennis Coach Marie-Claude Ostiguy at (631)632-3294. Limit of 1 single and 2 doubles events per person. All participants will receive a T-shirt, trophies will be awarded to the winners. Please register by Friday, April 5th. Please call for 1st round matches and starting times on Wednesday, April 17th 631-632-3294.
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
29. Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture by Willis E. Lamb, Jr.
On April 2, 2002 a Sir Run Run Shaw Distinguished Lecture will be given by Willis E. Lamb, Jr., of the Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona. This lecture will be given at the weekly colloquium of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at 4:15 PM in P-137, Harriman Hall. Dr. Lamb received his Ph.D from UC Berkeley in 1938, for nuclear studies, with the supervision of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Dr. Lamb held professorships at Columbia and Stanford, was Wykeham Professor of Physics at Oxford and J. Willard Gibbs Professor of Physics at Yale. Since 1974, he has been at the University of Arizona, where he is Regents Professor. His awards include: Nobel Prize (1955), Rumford Premium of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Einstein Medal of the Society for Optical and Quantum Electronics and, in 2000, the National Medal of Science.
Submitted by: Elizabeth Gasparino/CAS
30. A Special Reception for Postdocs
Join us for an opportunity to network with your peers. Meet key members of the campus who will share information that will help your career. Wednesday, April 10, 12-2 p.m., Alliance Room in the Melville Library. A light lunch will be served. To view a program flyer, please visit our web site at
http://www.research.sunysb.edu/temp/postdocmeeting.pdf
. For additional information, please contact Kris Duryea at 632-9347 or at kduryea@notes.cc.sunysb.edu. Please be sure to forward this announcement to postdocs in your area.
Submitted by: Kristina Duryea/Res
31. University Association
The University Association has had a long-standing relationship with SUNY @ Stony Brook and the community. It has been a vital source for scholarships for over 40 years.
We are sorry to announce the dissolution of the University Association as of July, 2002. The University Association board members would like to thank everyone for their support and contributions. The interest groups have made arrangements to continue to operate independently or disband with us. If you are a member of an interest group, please contact the interest group chairperson for further information. Thank you. Sincerely, University Association Board Members
Submitted by: Priscilla Komara/CPMP
32. Sylvia Fund Jewelry Sale
On Friday, April 5, 9a.m. to 5:30 p.m., you'll have the opportunity to buy some unique jewelry creations in the Student Activities Center lobby, while helping Stony Brook students with disabilities. A significant percentage of the sales of jewelry items will be donated to the Sylvia Fund, which grants awards to students with disabilities. Notecards and prints designed by Sylvia Geoghegan will also be on sale. Please stop by the SAC lobby to see for yourself!
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
33. Open House At SPD
The School of Professional Development (SPD) is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 9 from 4 -7 PM, SBS Bldg., 2nd Floor. Obtain information about attending graduate school part-time. SPD courses are offered in the evenings, on Saturdays, and on-line. Call 632-4SPD for further information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd
Submitted by: Jennifer Young/Prov
34. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
Wednesday, April 3, 2002 - 3:30 P.M. Life Sciences Building Room 038
"PRIMATE BEHAVIOR AND CONSERVATION IN AN AFRICAN RAINFOREST FRAGMENT"
Dr. Frank Von Hippel University of Alaska, Anchorage
Host: Dr. Michael Bell - mabell@life.bio.sunysb.edu
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631)632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
35. CELT Seminar: Evaluating Writing AND Handling the Paper Load with Anne Beaufort, Tuesday April 16th 12-1 @ CELT
Melville Library, room E1337 Do you sometimes feel the time you spend giving written comments on students? writing isn't leading students to improve their writing as much as you'd wish? Do you spend a lot of time (and red ink) marking students' grammatical errors, only to find they keep making the same mistakes in subsequent papers? Or do you avoid giving writing assignments because of the time-intensive task of reading and grading them?
In this workshop, we'll examine the research on teacher comments on student writing as a pedagogical tool and discuss strategies for giving feedback on student writing that are effective and efficient uses of your time. We'll also examine the rhetoric of teacher comments to see what signals we send to students by our words. If at all possible, bring a sample student paper that you have written comments on.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/Prov
36. Project Liberty is providing free support services to persons affected by the September 11th World Trade Center terrorist attacks.
The World Trade Center terrorist attacks of September 11th have affected us all. These are times when reaching out to and supporting each other matters. Project Liberty offers free supportive counseling and outreach services to persons, families, and groups affected by this disaster. Groups are now forming for immediate family members who lost a loved one, and for persons who have first hand experience with the events that occurred on September 11th. Please contact Bridget Baio at the Sayville Project at 563-2290 or by e-mail, bbaio@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information. Project Liberty is funded by FEMA and the Center for Mental Health Services, and is supported by the Office of Mental Health and the Suffolk County Department of Health. All services are free and strictly confidential. The Sayville Project is a community support services agency sponsored by the School of Social Welfare.
Submitted by: Bridget Baio/HSC
37. Research Foundation and WEST CAMPUS & HSC State Regular Employees - HRS Customer Service/Benefits Assistance
HRS/Benefits is committed to providing assistance and accurate information to the campus. To ensure that we give our customers our undivided attention, we have identified the BEST times to visit or schedule an appointment with a State or Research Foundation benefits advisor, if you require a personal consultation. The BEST times would be as follows: Mondays, between 1 and 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Wednesdays, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a State or Research Foundation benefits advisor, please consider the times listed above, although we will consider other times. Also feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail instead, if you have questions. We will do our best to respond to inquiries within 24 hours. State contact: swhite@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or (631) 632-6167; Research Foundation contact: cribaudo@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or (631) 632-6163.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
38. April 11th Symposium "With Liberty and Justice for All...: Truth and Reconciliation" with tribute to and interview with Yuri Kochiyama
Thursday 11 April from 5-9:30 p.m. "With Liberty and Justice for All..." celebrates the contributions of African and Asian Americans to struggles for social justice with a special tribute to Yuri Kochiyama. Free tickets for Asian food festival from 4:30-4:55 p.m. 1998 Asian Games Gold Medalist Siu-Ching Ng, Ling-chi Wang on "Asian Americans in Higher Education", Eric Yamamoto on "Interracial Justice", Corky Lee's Civil Rights photos, Daphne Kwok on student activism, Tomie Arai on a diversity mural at Stony Brook and performances by Suh Wu's orchestra, gospel singers, and Stony Brook students. Students must be seated with tickets at 4:55 p.m. to be eligible for the Asian food festival.
http://www.aac.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gary Mar/CAS
39. Center for Biotechnology's Tenth Annual Biotechnology Exposition
The Center for Biotechnology is proud to present the Tenth Annual Biotechnology Exposition on Thursday, April 18, 2002. The Expo will be held in the Health Sciences Level 3 Galleria from 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. The expo is an excellent opportunity for the campus research community to view the latest equipment and supplies available for their labs. Exhibitors include USA Scientific, Thermo Savant, Sigma Aldrich, Labrepco, Rainin, Sartorius Mechatronics, Denville Scientific, Amersham and Qiagen. All researchers, P.I.'s, lab technicians, clinicians, and purchasing agents are encouraged to attend. For more information, please call Rosemary at 631-632-8521.
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
40. Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be conducting a three-part series on Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention. This series will be available to asthma patients twelve years and older. Participants will be examined and evaluated individually in order to assess asthma severity and to determine whether their current treatment is optimal.
The group discussions will review state-of-the-art medical management, asthma triggers, prevention, proper use of inhalers, spacers and peak flow meters. The discussions will also integrate nutrition with whole foods, the value and safety of nutritional supplements and herbs, breathing exercises, yoga, stress management, massage, self-hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery
The series will be on Wednesday, April 17th, 24th and May 1st from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-pay at each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
41. Seawolves Sports Schedule For The Weekend of April 6
The Stony Brook lacrosse, baseball and softball teams will all be playing on campus this Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7:
The men's lacrosse team battles Vermont on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Seawolves field. Admission is $6 for faculty and staff and is free to all students.
The baseball team plays its first America East games against Vermont on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. in a doubleheader and on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. in a doubleheader. Admission is free for all.
The softball team takes on Boston University in a doubleheader on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. and in a doubleheader Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Admission to those games is also free to all. Come catch your hometown team!
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
42. Employee Wellness Fest Raffle Prize Drawings 4/3/02
More than 46 Raffle Prizes including the top prizes of a Day of Beauty & Overnight Stay at Gurney's Inn, and A Massage or Facial - once a month for a year - at T.Carltons Spalon will be drawn at Noon on Wednesday, April 3 in the HSC, Level 3, Lecture Hall 6. Come and join in on the excitement, you could be a winner!
Submitted by: Catherine Mcwilliams/UHMC
43. International Services Workshop Series -- Practical Training
On Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., in SAC 302, International Services will provide a workshop on employment options for F-1 students. Any student considering practical training employment is encouraged to attend.
For further information, contact International Services at 632-4685.
Submitted by: Rose Cohen-Brown/Grad
44. Caring for Caregivers
Lunchtime Learning Workshop - lunch provided, April 12, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Peace Center, Old Chemistry Bldg. West Campus
When a loved one is ill or aging it often appears that the last thing there is time for, in addition to career and family needs, is being gentle and caring to ourselves. This workshop addresses the integral physical, emotional and spirtiual needs of the caregivers while acknowledging some painful emotions that often surface during these times of stress. We provide resources for rising to the challenge of caregiving and provide an occasion for participants to connect with others for support and encouragement.
To register - contact Denise Gross of T&OD at 2-4501.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Donna L Buehler/Pres
45. Family Violence Education & Research Center-Special Series Workshops Related To 9/11 Tragedy
In response to 9/11 and ongoing world events, The Family Violence and Education Research Center is providing a special series of workshop training: (Registration required) April 19th (9am-12pm): Kathleen Monahan, DSW.,BCD presents: In the Shadow of Terror: Treatment of Children who Experience Terror-$30 Fee May 10th: (9am-12pm): Rev. Lorraine DeArmitt, MSW & Rev. Peter Kelley present: Discussions with God after a Traumatic Event- $30 Fee
For registration,workshop info and locations call Ellen Kosloff@4-3694
Submitted by: R Kosloff/HSC
46. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement : Part I
Name: John A. Stern
Dept./Program: History
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL-Propaganda In The Emply Of Democracy: Fighting The Cold War With Words"
Date: 04/24/2002 02:00PM
Building: SBS N320
Name: Lucy Flesch
Dept./Program: Geosciences
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL-"Dynamics of Active Plate Margins"
Date 04/09/2002 09:00AM
Building ESS 123
Name: Kevin Kreeger
Dept./Program: Computer Science
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL-"Hybrid Rendering and Processing for Volume Visualization"
Date 04/15/2002 02:00PM
Building Computer Science 2131
Name: Ratsimbazafy H. Jonah
Dept./Program: Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL-"On the Brink of Extinction and the Process of Recovery: Response of Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs (Varecia variegata variegata) to Disturbance in Manombo Forest, Madagascar"
Date 04/08/2002 11:00AM
Building Anatomical Sciences Seminar Room HSC T8 Room 025
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/
Submitted by: Vijay-Chandru Mirchandani/GST
47. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement : Part II
Name: Eric Sharkey
Dept./Program: Physics
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL-"A Mesurement of the Oscillation of Neutrinos in the mode nm -> nx using Accelerator Produced Neutrinos."
Date 04/12/2002 03:00PM
Building Physics Room No. D-122
Name: Matthew Cashen
Dept./Program: Physics & Astronomy
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL-"Optical forces in non-monochromatic light fields."
Date 04/22/2002 4:00PM
Building Physics Room No. S-141
Name: Glenn R Gaudette
Dept./Program: Biomedical Engineering
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL-"Determination of Regional Myocardial Function Using Computer Aided Speckle Interferomet"
Date 04/22/2002 9:00AM
Building BST Room No. T5, Rm 140
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/
Submitted by: Vijay-Chandru Mirchandani/GST
48. The 2002 Research Foundation Summer Appointment process is about to begin.
Please visit the Human Resource Services web page under Latest HRS News to find out useful information about 2002 RF Summer Appointments. Memorandums, Schedules, and Contact lists are available.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRS.nsf/pages/HRS_News
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
49. Family Violence Education & Research Center Spring Colloquia Schedule
Colloquia are Free and Open to the Public. All meet from 11:30am-1pm in the Health Science Center, Level 2, Hall 4* Except May 9th which will be on Level 2, HALL 4:
APR. 11TH: Nancy Rodman, CSW, Associate Director, Pilgrim Psychiatric Center presents: Sexual Abuse Awareness Training When Working with a Mentally Ill Population.
MAY 9th: Wanda Lavista, PO, Special Assistant to Suffolk Co. Police Commissioner presents: Gang Related Violence and Its Impact on Families.
Family Violence Center Information: Ellen Kosloff 4-3694
Submitted by: R Kosloff/HSC
50. Public Tour of the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
The General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) located on the 12th floor of the Hospital invites you to attend the first of its monthly tours. The tours of the center will begin on Wednesday, April 3rd and run from 10:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. at 30-minute intervals. The GCRC tours are open to all employees as well as the public. The GCRC is an NIH funded research center. It offers a wide range of services to aid investigators with their studies and a warm, modern facility that makes participating in a study an enjoyable experience.
For further information call (631)444-6900.
Find out more about the GCRC visit
http://webster.gcrc.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Renee Joshua-Porter/UHMC
51. The Library's New Online Catalog
The West Campus University Library and all its branches have converted STARS, its online catalog, to a new, web-based system. STARS has a completely different look. It allows users to search for items in new ways, and offers options to sort search results, customize displays, store searches, and e-mail records. Users can now review their own current library loan history and billing information, renew books as long as they are not overdue, place holds on books online, and search for materials by language, location and format. Handouts and classes are available to introduce users to the new catalog. STARS is available from the Library's homepage or directly via
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/stars
.
Ten walk-in classes on using STARS will be offered in the next two weeks. Call 632-7110. See other announcement for details.
Submitted by: Paul Wiener/Lib
52. Classes In Using The Library's New Online Catalog
The Library is offering at least ten walk-in classes on using the new STARS online catalog. Scheduled times are Monday, April 1 at 4:30pm; 4/2: 11 am;4/3: 12:40 pm; 4/4: 5 pm; 4/5 1 pm; Monday 4/8 at 2 pm; 4/9: 10 am; 4/10: 12:40 pm; 4/11: 5 pm; 4/12: 1 pm. Sessions last about 45 minutes and are in Computer Classroom A in the Central Reading Room of the Main Library. For further information call 632-7110.
Submitted by: Paul Wiener/Lib
53. Impact Of The Wen Ho Lee Case On Asian American Scientists And Engineers
April 12, Noon-1:00, Berkner Hall
Professor Ling-Chi Wang, Chair of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley, will give a presentation at Berkner Hall, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) about the historical significance of the Wen Ho Lee case - what it means to Asian American scientists and engineers, and how it affects the workplace in both private and public sectors. Professor Wang is currently negotiating with
several national laboratories (LANL, LLNL, SNL) for an accountable plan that will adequately address the issues of racial profiling and
discrimination against Asian Americans. Cosponsored by the BNL Asian Pacific American Association and the SUNYSB Asian American Faculty Staff Association.
http://www.apaa.bnl.gov/april12.htm
Submitted by: Teng-fong Wong/CAS
54. FREE Wellness Seminars
Cardiovascular Training - How To Begin a Walking/Running Program Tuesday, April 9, 2002 - 5:00pm-6:15pm Speaker: Teri Tiso - SAC Room 304
Awesome Abs - Creating an Effective Abdominal Workout -Learn about the biomechanics of the abdominals. -Understand safe and proper exercise for this muscle group. -Discover what you may be doing wrong during your workouts. Speaker: Robert Streb, MSPT Tuesday, April 16, 2002 - 5:15pm - SAC Room 305
Body Image Workshop Listen to your Body! How do you feel about your body image? If you are concerned about your eating and body image, we can help. The Wo/men's Center is an on campus organization, staffed with professionals who want to help men and women deal with issues such as this. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - 5:30pm-7:00pm Location: TBA
Interested in any of the above workshops Contact: Sue DiMonda sdimonda@notes.cc.sunysb.edu Christine Buraczewski cburaczewski@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or Wellness Center 632-6850
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
55. Debbie Whittemore Mememorial 5k Run/Walk
Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 10:00am on West Campus Registration Fee: $8.00 Students, $10.00 Faculty/staff and community. $15.00/Day of Race Registration. T-shirts guaranteed to first 250 registrants. Awards: Top Male and Female Competitors! Top Three Competitors Male/Female in the following age categories: 12 & Under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over Top Male/Female USB Student Top Male/Female USB Faculty/Staff Walker category Awards to top three male and female finishers overall Phisically Challenged category Awards to top male and female finishers overall Award Ceremony and Raffle Drawing-Immediately following the race in the Pritchard Gymnasium Post Race Raffles, giveaways! For application visit our website and download the application or call 632-7168 for more information.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu/events/debbie.html
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
56. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
Friday, May 3, 2002 Registration is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni of Stony Brook University. Each Foresome may invite one guest player who is not affiliated with the university. Site: Heatherwood Golf Club Time: 11:00am Cost: $39.00 Faculty/staff/guest, $30.00 Students Tournament Structure: Scramble (Best Ball) Awards: Team Low Gross, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin. Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 or first 18 foresomes. Contact: Marie Turchiano @ 632-4145 or mturchiano@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
57. Join the "Sherlock Holmes of Neuroscience" as he probes the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, April 8.
Please join us Monday, April 8, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. in the Staller Center for the Sixth Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture: Consciousness, Synesthesia, and the Meaning of Art: Lessons from Neuroscience with Dr. V.S. Ramachandran, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology and Director of the Center for Brain and Cognition, University of California at San Diego. Professor Ramachandran is a noted researcher in the fields of cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neurology, stroke rehabilitation, human visual perception/cognition and visual psychophysics. He has published widely on art, visual perception, and the brain. His lecture will deal with relationships among these subjects, and how clues from neurobiology can give us deeper insight into our aesthetic judgments. To learn more about Ramachandran and his work, visit the Swartz Foundation Web site at www.swartzneuro.org.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/mind/
Submitted by: Shelley Colwell/UAff