Campus Announcements for the week of 04/15/2002
Table of Contents
1. Come to a SOLAR System Demonstration
2. We Need Your Help! Volunteers Needed For Commencement Ceremonies And/Or Festival Celebration.
3. Blackboard Workshops - April 2002
4. Spring Blood Drive Week April 10-19, 2002
5. CELT is offering Solar System Training for Faculty and TA's on Rosters and Grading
6. Strawberry Festival, Wednesday, May 1, 2002 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7. All Are Invited To The Annual Campus Life Awards Ceremony & Reception
8. Ballroom Dance Party: An Event of the Shirley Strum-Kenny Student Arts Festival
9. Child Care Cash Bonanza fundraiser slated for April 22
10. Alumni Classic Golf Outing at Mill Pond
11. Debbie Whittemore Mememorial 5k Run/Walk
12. Laugh Well Comedy Show Tickets Are Going Fast!
13. Lecture - Wisdom: Rules For Living In The Universe Friday, April 26Th At 6:00 P.M., In The Benedict Atrium
14. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar April 17, 2002
15. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar "Photic Regulation of Circadian Rhythms"
16. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Lecture
17. Ethics in Engineering Symposium, April 19-20.
18. Save the date! -- April 17 -- Presidential Lecture! Author Susan Isaacs -- "Poof, You're a Hero..."
19. Distinguished Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Brain Science
20. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Seminar Speaker
21. Scholars in Infectious Diseases Seminar: "Molecular Genetics of the Lyme Disease Spirochete: Teaching a New Bug Old Tricks"
22. Undergraduate Recitals Performed this Spring at the Staller Center
23. Stony Brook Chorale at the Staller Center Saturday, April 27
24. James M. Klurfeld from Newsday Speaks Out
25. Harriman School Seminar: Network DEA, Professor Herbert Lewis, Wednesday, April 17, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall.
26. Wed 4/17 4:30pm HISB. Internal Fellow Daniel Monk (Art Department) lectures: "'Instrumental Photography' and the Arab-Israeli War of June 1967"
27. Monday 4/22 4:30pm. Tom Gunning, University of Chicago: "Inside Out: Walter Benjamin's Arcades and the Detective Story"
28. Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar
29. International Services Workshop Series -- Re-Entry And "Reverse Culture Shock"
30. Living World Public Lecture Series Sponsored by Ecology and Evolution Department
31. Ackerman Concert Sunday, April 28, 4 pm in Recital Hall
32. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement 1
33. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement 2
34. Law Day
35. The Graduate School Colloquium Series, the President's Office and the Graduate Student Organization present: Racenicity: The Whitewashing of Ethnicity
36. Civil Service Examination Preparation Classes in the HSC
37. Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention
38. Free Wellness Seminars
39. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
40. Summer Job Expo
41. Career Women's Luncheon - Thursday, April 18, 12:00 Noon In The Student Union Ballroom
42. U.S. Savings Bonds - A representative from National Bond & Trust will be outside the cafeteria on April 24, 2002.
43. April 23, 2002 TIAA-CREF Seminar "Tax-Deferred Annuities" being held at 12 noon will be in Room 171, not Room 159.
44. A TIAA-CREF Representative will be at Tech Park on 5/9/02 and 6/20/02 to conduct Individual Counseling Sessions.
45. Project Liberty is providing free support services to persons affected by the September 11th World Trade Center attacks.
46. CELT Seminar:Evaluating Writing AND Handling the Paper Load led by Anne Beaufort, Tuesday, April 16th 12-1
47. Osteoporosis Prevention And Management Series
48. Living With Grief: Loss In Later Life Teleconference
49. Ramp Rewards Week At the Seawolves/Ramp Chevy Car Show
50. Center for Biotechnology's Tenth Annual Biotechnology Exposition
51. Stony Brook University Tennis Presents The Inaugural Seawolves Spring Tennis Classic
52. University Association
53. National Medical Laboratory Week
54. Summer Camp at Stony Brook Two New Open House Dates June 24 - August 16, 2002
55. Mother Courage and Her Children - Opens Thursday, April 18th, Staller Center for the Arts
56. I-CON 21 Science Fiction, Fact and Fantasy Convention - April 19th-21st
1. Come to a SOLAR System Demonstration
Faculty and staff: You are cordially invited to attend a demonstration of the new student data (SOLAR) system. See how students will register. Also, see samples of faculty transactions such as accessing class rosters, grading, and viewing student transcripts for advising. Sessions will be held in the Javits Lecture Center, Room 103, from 1 to 2 pm on the following Wednesdays, April 17, and 24.
Richard W. Reeder
CIO
http://www.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem
Submitted by: Melissa Bishop/DoIT
2. We Need Your Help! Volunteers Needed For Commencement Ceremonies And/Or Festival Celebration.
Stony Brook's 42nd Annual Commencement celebration is scheduled for Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17. The University's ability to organize a variety of commencement programs that are efficient and memorable is largely due to the time, energy, dedication, and commitment of our staff volunteers.
Once again we need your assistance with the activities of graduation. If you can help out for a few hours or the entire day, please e-mail Peg Abbatiello at mabbatiello@notes.cc.sunysb.edu indicating the day and hours of your availability.
The schedule of events is as follows: Set-up Wednesday, May 15th at 10:00 am at the Sports Complex; Doctoral Ceremony Thursday, May 16th at 1:00 pm; Baccalaureate Honors Convocation Thursday, May 16th at 5:45 pm; University Commencement Friday, May 17th at 10:00 am, or Festival Friday May 17th, immediately following main ceremony.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
3. Blackboard Workshops - April 2002
Have you heard about Blackboard but aren't sure what it is or how you can use it? Are you aware that classes, academic departments & student clubs are now using this system as a supplemental communication tool?
During the Month of April, Instructional Computing will be offering Blackboard Workshops in the Student Union SINC Site Room 080.
What is Blackboard:
Thursday, April 11th 4-5pm
Monday, April 15th 9:15am-10:15am
Tuesday, April 23rd 11:30-12:30pm
Setting Up Blackboard (You need a Blackboard account to attend this session):
Tuesday, April 9th 12:50-2:10pm
Tuesday, April 23rd 3:50-5:10pm
Thursday, April 25th 9:50-11:10am
Register on-line at:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Interested in Teaching with Technology? Visit the Teaching with Technology website at:
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/blackboard.htm
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
4. Spring Blood Drive Week April 10-19, 2002
This is to remind you of our Spring Blood Drive on Campus this week. Please come and donate. Even if you can not give, please assist us by asking someone else to donate and join in our effort. Stony Brook University Blood Drive week April 10 - 19, 2002 Here is the schedule:
Wednesday 4/10 HSC Level 3 7:30am-6:pm
Tuesday 4/16 Student Union Ballroom 12:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday 4/17 Student Union BI-LVL 7:45am-5:15pm (faculty and staff)
Thursday 4/18 Endeavor Hall S. Campus 8:00am-1:30pm
Friday 4/19 Vets Nursing Home 3:00pm-8:30pm
FREE COFFEE MUG with Students MUG SHOT ON IT for every student donating a pint of blood.
For more information, call 632 - 6100
Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres
5. CELT is offering Solar System Training for Faculty and TA's on Rosters and Grading
Faculty, TA's and staff: CELT is offering hands on workshops for the new student data (SOLAR) system for faculty, TA's and staff who need to learn how to access class rosters and submit grades. Sessions will be held in the Frank Melville Library, computer classroom C1640. To view and register for these sessions please go to www.celt.sunysb.edu and click on Faculty Solar System Training. Any questions please call Rita Reagan Redko at 2-1057 or send an email to Rita.Reagan-Redko@sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/Prov
6. Strawberry Festival, Wednesday, May 1, 2002 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Save money! Buy your tickets in advance! Advance Sale Tickets will be available starting April 18. Purchase your ticket in advance for $6.25 (regular price $6.75) at the Administration Cart.
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
7. All Are Invited To The Annual Campus Life Awards Ceremony & Reception
Tuesday, April 23, 4:00 - 6:00PM, Student Activities Center Auditorium.
Join Stony Brook Univeristy in celebrating the Year of Community Leadership as we recognize the outstanding achievements of our student leaders & student organizations. Show your apprecaition for their many accomplishments, in student leadership, campus programming, building community, programm support services, etc. An evening of recognition, great memories, and lots of fun. Open Reception immedaitely following event. Open to all members of the University community & their guests. Please RSVP by April 17 to Cheryl Chambers, Dean of Students Office, 632-9968.
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
8. Ballroom Dance Party: An Event of the Shirley Strum-Kenny Student Arts Festival
Dance the Night Away at the Student Union Ballroom Includes a Tango Formation performance by the Student Ballroom Club, and other dance showcases. April 20 (Saturday), 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Stony Brook undergraduates with ID, free; other students, $5; general admission, $10.
Submitted by: Lin-Shu Wang/CEAS
9. Child Care Cash Bonanza fundraiser slated for April 22
Stony Brook Child Care Services is holding its ninth annual Cash Bonanza fundraiser, with a guaranteed top door prize of $15,000 and 29 other cash door prizes. A limited number of tickets will be sold at $50 each. Lucky ticket holders need not be present to win. The raffle and dessert tasting will take place on Monday, April 22, 2002 at 7 p.m. in the Student Activities Center at the Stony Brook Campus. Contact: Lucille Oddo, 2-6930 Tickets are available from Stony Brook Child Care Services, South Drive, Stony Brook University, by calling 631-632-KIDS, or by visiting our Web site at www.stonybrook.edu/childcare. All major credit cards are accepted.
http:// www.stonybrook.edu/childcare
Submitted by: Jacob Levich/UAff
10. Alumni Classic Golf Outing at Mill Pond
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
11. 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 link below and download the application or call 632-7168 for more information.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu/events/debbie.html
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
12. Laugh Well Comedy Show Tickets Are Going Fast!
Laugh Well, a benefit for the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, will be held Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 PM. This year's show features Jeffrey Ross, Lynne Koplitz, and Tom Papa.
Ross, a show-stopping roaster on all of Comedy Central's "Friars Club Roasts," has been a featured guest on Letterman, Leno, and O'Brien. Koplitz hosts WB's Change of Heart, and is a featured performer on Comedy Central's 'Premium Blend.' Papa has spent the last two years opening for Jerry Seinfeld and recently performed his own special for Comedy Central.
The evening of comedy begins with the Funny Bone dinner/reception in the SAC Lobby at 5:00 PM. The comedy show follows at 7:30 PM. in the Staller Center. Tickets to the Comedy Show are $20. Tickets to the Funny Bone Reception, including reserved comedy show seating, are $100. For tickets or more information please call (631) 444-2899.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/laughwell.shtml
Submitted by: Bill Dethlefs/HSC
13. 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
14. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar April 17, 2002
TAOS Seminar Wednesday, April 17, 11:30 a.m. Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres, Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120 Speaker: Dr. George Hendrey, Department of Environmental Sciences, Brookhaven National Laboratory Topic: " The Role of Site-Specific Research in Anticipating Global Change"
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
15. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar "Photic Regulation of Circadian Rhythms"
The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar on Thursday, April 18, at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. The speaker will be Gary Pickard, Ph.D., of Colorado State University, and the title of this talk is: "Photic Regulation of Circadian Rhythms"
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
16. 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
17. Ethics in Engineering Symposium, April 19-20.
LAST CHANCE!! 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
18. Save the date! -- April 17 -- Presidential Lecture! Author Susan Isaacs -- "Poof, You're a Hero..."
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
19. Distinguished Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Brain Science
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its 2001-2002 Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup Corporate & Investment Bank.
Prof. Tom Mitchell (Carnegie-Mellon University), a world leader in Machine Learning, will discuss "Artificial Intelligence and the Imminent Revolution in Brain Science". The abstract is available at
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/website/research/lectureseries.html
The lecture will be at 2:45pm on Friday, April 19, in SAC 306. (The lecture was postponed because Prof. Mitchell was ill.)
Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS
20. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Seminar Speaker
Marine Sciences Research Center presents Dr.Tom Chandler of University of South Carolina on April 19th @12:30P.M. in Endeavour Hall, room 120. Topic to be discussed-"Why the meiobenthos make excellent models for assessment of reproductive and endocrine toxicity in estuaries-Cultured they are!" Refreshments @12:15P.M. Host-Patrick Lee Ferguson
Submitted by: Patricia Corn/MSRC
21. Scholars in Infectious Diseases Seminar: "Molecular Genetics of the Lyme Disease Spirochete: Teaching a New Bug Old Tricks"
Patricia Rosa, Ph.D., of the Rocky Mountain Laboratory, NIAID, will present a seminar for the Scholars in Infectious Diseases series on Monday, April 29, at 12 Noon, in Lecture Hall 5, HSC Level 3. The title of Dr. Rosa's talk is: "Molecular Genetics of the Lyme Disease Spirochete: Teaching a New Bug Old Tricks."
For more information, please call the Center for Infectious Diseases at 2-4286.
Submitted by: Dreania LeVine/UHMC
22. Undergraduate Recitals Performed this Spring at the Staller Center
The Spring Series of Undergraduate Recitals will be held in the Recital Hall on two dates this year: the solo and chamber music recitals will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, May 1 at 12 noon. Selected chamber and solo compositions will be performed by undergraduates studying in the Music program at Stony Brook. There will be performances by string, woodwind and brass soloists, vocalists, pianists, and guitarists. Music will be drawn from all periods of the classical repertory. For more information, call the Department of Music at 632-7330. Admission is free.
http://www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Robin Pouler-Mcgrath/CAS
23. Stony Brook Chorale at the Staller Center Saturday, April 27
Get ready to stomp your feet and clap your hands! The Stony Brook Chorale will perform Robert Ray's rousing "Gospel Mass" on Saturday April 27 at 8 pm in the Staller Center Recital Hall. Guest soloist Dallas Garvin -- noted for his sensitive, riveting performances -- will sing. Stony Brook faculty, Peter Winkler, will compliment the performance with his imaginative piano playing. Also on the program, will be provocative Canadian folk song arrangements by Harry Somers and Nancy Telfer. Tickets are $8 general admission and $4 for students, seniors, & USB faculty and staff. Tickets are available at the Staller Center Box Office: 631 632-ARTS. For more information, call the Department of Music at 632-7330
http://www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Robin Pouler-Mcgrath/CAS
24. James M. Klurfeld from Newsday Speaks Out
James Klurfeld, VP & Editor of the editorial pages of Newsday and winner of many awards will give a lecture on Thursday, April 18 at 4:30 PM in Humanities Room 101. The title of his lecture is U.S. Grand Strategy After Septemer 11th. This is one of the Provost's Lecture Series on Current Global Issues. The lecture is open to all and there is never a fee for admission. Refreshments will be available. Direct any inquiries to Marilyn @ 2-7002.
Submitted by: Marilyn Bohn/Prov
25. Harriman School Seminar: Network DEA, Professor Herbert Lewis, Wednesday, April 17, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall.
Abstract: We extend Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to decision making units (DMUs) that have arbitrary internal network structure. This permits consistent efficiency evaluations of entire DMUs and all internal sub-DMUs, thereby allowing managers to identify inefficient aspects of the overall production process. We apply Network DEA to Major League Baseball by modeling the integration of each team's front office with its on-field operation. Each team is represented as a DMU with five sub-DMUs. We present detailed computational results and discuss their managerial implications.
Contact: Professor Thomas R. Sexton, 632-7181
Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS
26. Wed 4/17 4:30pm HISB. Internal Fellow Daniel Monk (Art Department) lectures: "'Instrumental Photography' and the Arab-Israeli War of June 1967"
The Humanities Institute (HISB) is located at E4341 in the Library.
"On the Fate of the Pragmatic Image: 'Instrumental Photography' and the Arab-Israeli War of June 1967," explores the aftermath of the war between Israel and five Arab states in June 1967; political actors on both sides of this conflict immediately reviewed events leading to the crisis to arrive at an understanding of the radically different image of the region facing them at the close of hostilities. As they reviewed one another's representations, caricatures, new photographs, and performative utterances, political enemies entered into a realm of 'mutually-assessed mutual assessment' so complete that it in itself constituted a shared understanding of images, and by extension, of history. This 'logic of images' coincided with a pragmatic understanding of representation advanced by contemporary deterrence theorists of the Cold War.
Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST
27. Monday 4/22 4:30pm. Tom Gunning, University of Chicago: "Inside Out: Walter Benjamin's Arcades and the Detective Story"
This Lecture is part of The Art History and Criticism Lecture Series, and co-sponsored by the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook.
"Inside Out: Walter Benjamin's Arcades and the Detective Story" will take place at the Humanities Institute (E4341 Library) on Monday April 22 at 4:30.
Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST
28. Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar
Dr. Christopher D. Lima from Weill Medical College of Cornell University will be presenting a seminar for the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology entitled, "Mechanisms in SUMO Post-Translational Protein Modification," on Thursday, April 18, 2002. It will be held in Room 038 in the Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
29. International Services Workshop Series -- Re-Entry And "Reverse Culture Shock"
On Wednesday, April 24, at 1:00 p.m., in the Graduate School Conference Room (Suite 2401 Computer Science Building), International Services will give a workshop on preparing for a return to one's home country after studying in the United States. Many international students prepare carefully for coming to the U.S. but do not even consider that preparation is needed to go home. Nor are they prepared for the "reverse culture shock" many experience upon that return. After all, they are going home! Prepare yourself. Come find out how at this workshop.
For more information, contact International Services at 632-4685.
Submitted by: Rose Cohen-Brown/Grad
30. Living World Public Lecture Series Sponsored by Ecology and Evolution Department
Charles Janson, Professor of Ecology and Evolution, will speak on "Unraveling the web of life: Implications for tropical conservation".
When: Friday, April 19, 2002
Where: Earth and Space Sciences Lecture Hall 001
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Abstract: Ecology is caught in a dilemma. Interactions between species can play an important role in structuring ecological communities. I will illustrate some of these interactions which are taken from tropical forests. At the same time, chance events may strongly affect how many and which species occur in a given area.. Practical approaches to conservation depend on whether real communities are mostly affected by chance vs. biological interactions.
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/livingworld
Submitted by: Gwendolyn Luke/CAS
31. Ackerman Concert Sunday, April 28, 4 pm in Recital Hall
The Music Department is proud to present the ninth annual Ackerman concert performed by Stony Brook graduate students in memory of Dr. Lauren Ackerman, a generous donor to the Department. This year's program will include Brahm's "Trio for Horn, Violin and Piano", featuring Tania Tachkova, piano; Renee Holland, horn; and Naho Tsutsui, violin. Also on the program is Schubert's "Trout Quintet" featuring Marla Hansen, viola; Jenny Mitchell, piano; Ben Robison, violin; Ankee Hong, cello; and Nicholas Walker, bass. Completing the program will be a performance of Stony Brook faculty member Perry Goldstein's "Postcards from Rio - Percussion and Trombone" with Jennifer Wang on percussion and Jeff Liang on trombone. Admission is free. For more information call the Department of Music: 632-7330.
http://www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Robin Pouler-Mcgrath/CAS
32. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement 1
NAME:Kevin Kreeger
DEPT./PROGRAM: Computer Science
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Hybrid Rendering and Processing for Volume Visualization"
Date: 04/15/2002 03:30 PM Computer Science Room No. 2129
NAME: Shiyong Lu
DEPT./PROGRAM: Computer Science
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Semantic correction of Transactions and Workflows."
DATE: 04/18/2002 04:00 PM Computer Science ROOM NO 1306
NAME: Michael Feser
DEPT./PROGRAM: Physics
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "STXM Imaging With a Segmented Detector."
DATE: 04/29/2002 09:00 AM Physics ROOM NO D122
NAME: Juhao Wu
DEPT./PROGRAM: Physics & Astronomy / Physics
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Coherent X-ray production by cascading stages of High Gain Harmonic Generation Free Electron Laser"
DATE: 04/26/2002 02:00 - 04:00 PM Physics ROOM NO B-131
NAME: Shu-Chiuan Chang
DEPT./PROGRAM: Physics & Astronomy
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Exact Results on q-State Potts Model Partition Functions"
DATE: 04/26/2002 10:00 AM Math Tower ROOM NO 6-125
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Vijay-Chandru Mirchandani/GST
33. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement 2
NAME: Lee-Peng Teo
DEPT./PROGRAM: Mathematics
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Kähler geometry of moduli spaces and universal Teichmüller space."
DATE: 04/30/2002 03:00 PM Mathematics ROOM NO 5-127
NAME: Gavrilov Dmitri
DEPT./PROGRAM: ESE
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Data Acquisition and Processing Using Single Photon Counting in DNA Sequencing"
DATE: 04/26/2002 09:30 AM Light Eng. ROOM NO 250
NAME: Tan Li
DEPT./PROGRAM: Computer Science
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Evidence-based Verification"
DATE: 05/02/2002 02:00 PM BUILDING CS Building. ROOM NO 1306
NAME: Joseph Gebbia
DEPT./PROGRAM: Molecular and Cellular Pathology
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Matrix Metalloproteinases and the Toll Receptor in Lyme Disease Pathogenesis"
DATE: 05/03/2002 11:00 AM BUILDING BHS T9. ROOM NO 145
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Vijay-Chandru Mirchandani/GST
34. Law Day
On May 1st, in honor of Law Day in New York State, the Alumni Association is sponsoring a field trip to the new Federal Courthouse in Central Islip. Magistrate Judge William Wall will speak to the students about the duties of a Magistrate Judge, and will give them a tour of the new state-of-the-art courthouse. Following will be a luncheon on campus featuring prominent judges and attorneys as guest speakers.
Transportation will be provided, leaving campus at 9:30 that morning and returning at 12:30 for lunch. The program will end at 3:00pm.
Please help us spread the word to all pre-law students!
For more information and to reserve a spot, please call the alumni office at 631-632-6330.
http://www.alumni.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
35. The Graduate School Colloquium Series, the President's Office and the Graduate Student Organization present: Racenicity: The Whitewashing of Ethnicity
'Racenicity' is a concept developed by Dr. Pepi Leistyna that refers to the process through which the sociohistorical and ideological construction of race ("whiteness" in particular) has had a significant impact on defining national identity, ethnicity, and the perception of ethnic differences in the United States. The discussion will focus on racism as well as other factors such as gender, capitalism, social class, health, age, locality, religion, and sexual orientation, which all play an important role in the construction of ethnicity/culture.
The presentation will consist of three parts:
An introduction by Dr. Leistyna of the concept of Racenicity and its historical production in this country
A brief viewing of a video called The Color of Fear
An open dialogue between Dr. Leistyna and participants, including a roundtable response and discussion by several members of the Stony Brook graduate student and faculty community.
Info: Maureen Shaiman, mlshaiman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Maureen Shaiman/GST
36. Civil Service Examination Preparation Classes in the HSC
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 test. 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 either of these classes please call Jean, in Corporate Education and Training at 4-9805.
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
37. 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
38. Free Wellness Seminars
FREE Wellness Workshops! 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 Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 Time: 5:15pm Location: 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. Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 Time: 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 call Wellness Center 632-6850
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
39. 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
40. Summer Job Expo
Summer Job Expo, April 24, 2002 in the Student Activities Center, 11am - 2pm. Expo will be for students seeking summer employment. Students should bring copies of their resume. Workshop "Preparing for the Summer Job Expo" will be held Wednesday, April 24 in the Career Center, 12:40-1:40 pm.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career/
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
41. Career Women's Luncheon - Thursday, April 18, 12:00 Noon In The Student Union Ballroom
Please join us in welcoming Laura Kathleen Williams, Psy.D., clinical psychologist, Director of Wo/Men's Center, as our speaker. Find out how she faces the challenges of improving communication in relationships to healing traumatic experiences, plus other services provided at the center. You won't want to miss this program!
Bring your payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before April 12th (make checks payable to Chartwells):
Administation - Caroline Morbillo 2-9796; Pat Burke 2-4194
Library - Alba Beltran, 2-4151; Pat Miller 2-6010
Math - Lucille Meci 2-8260
Physics- Pat Peiliker 2-8080
HSC - Chris Eastman 4-3056
So. Campus - Marie Barnouw 2-9248
Staller Center - Augusta Kuhn 2-7280
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
42. U.S. Savings Bonds - A representative from National Bond & Trust will be outside the cafeteria on April 24, 2002.
Please share this notice with your dept. On April 24, 2002 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm a representative from National Bond & Trust will be present outside the cafeteria on Level 5 of the hospital to answer questions and provide information regarding the Savings Bond Program. For more information visit the representative on April 24th,the website www.nbtco.com or call National Bond & Trust at 1-800-426-9314.
http://www.nbtco.com
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
43. April 23, 2002 TIAA-CREF Seminar "Tax-Deferred Annuities" being held at 12 noon will be in Room 171, not Room 159.
The TIAA-CREF Seminar "Tax-Deferred Annuities" will be held in Room 171, Level 3, HSC, not Room 159. The time (12 noon) and date (April 23rd) are still the same. If you wish to attend, call TIAA-CREF at 1-800-842-8412 or visit the website www.tiaa-cref.org to reserve a seat. The only change to the seminar is the room location as noted above.
http://www.tiaa-cref.org
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
44. A TIAA-CREF Representative will be at Tech Park on 5/9/02 and 6/20/02 to conduct Individual Counseling Sessions.
On May 9th and June 20th a Representative from TIAA-CREF will be at Tech Park, Building 31, Conference Room A to conduct individual counseling sessions from 8 am to 4 pm for state employees working at Tech Park. To schedule an appoint for 5/9 or 6/20, call TIAA-CREF at 1-800-842-8412.
In addition to meeting with a representative from TIAA-CREF on the above dates at Tech Park, you may call TIAA-CREF at 1-800-842-8412 to schedule an appointment to meet a representative at the hospital for an individual counseling session on a different day.
http://www.tiaa-cref.org
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
45. Project Liberty is providing free support services to persons affected by the September 11th World Trade Center attacks.
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 NYS Office of Mental Health and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. All services are free and strictly confidential. The Sayville Project is a community support services agency sponsored by the School of Social Welfare, SUNY.
Submitted by: Bridget Baio/HSC
46. CELT Seminar:Evaluating Writing AND Handling the Paper Load led by Anne Beaufort, Tuesday, April 16th 12-1
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. Register online.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/Prov
47. Osteoporosis Prevention And Management Series
OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT SERIES
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is offering a series of three group visits for the prevention and management of osteoporosis. The groups will also discuss 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 exercises to improve hip and spine bone density. Conventional monitoring techniques and medical intervention with hormone replacement therapy and drugs will be covered as well. The series of three, two-hour sessions will be conducted on consecutive Fridays, May 3rd, 10th and 17th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park. For information please call 444-9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
48. Living With Grief: Loss In Later Life Teleconference
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TO HOST "LIVING WITH GRIEF: LOSS IN LATER LIFE" TELECONFERENCE STONY BROOK, NY, APRIL 9, 2002 - On Wednesday, April 24, Stony Brook University Hospital will serve as the local host for the Hospice Foundation of America's ninth annual "Living with Grief: Loss in Later Life" video broadcast. It presents ways to help everyone better understand and respond to the needs of older people coping with loss and making critical end-of-life decisions.
This free, live-via-satellite video conference is for patients, families and health professionals. It will be held in the Harold Atkins Learning Center, Department of Radiology, on Level 4 of the Health Sciences Center at Stony Brook, from 1:30-4:00 PM. The program is moderated by Cokie Roberts of ABC News.
Media coverage is invited. For more information call 631-444-4393.
Submitted by: Estella Shivers/UHMC
49. Ramp Rewards Week At the Seawolves/Ramp Chevy Car Show
The Seawolves/Ramp Chevy Car show returns to campus April 23-25 on the Pritchard Gym patio at the Sports Complex.
This special on-campus automotive savings event will feature 20 to 25 of Chevy's most coveted models, as well as the Ramp Mobile Service Van. New to the show will be HUMMER models and Indian Motorcycles.
To receive your special savings available only to Stony Brook students, faculty, staff, hospital employees, and alumni you must pre-register at www.rampchevy.com/sbsavings. Everyone who Pre-Registers for the Ramp Rewards Exclusive Stony Brook Partnership, will be automatically entered into the raffles for 'One Semester Free Tuition' or a '$500 Ramp Gift Certificate.'
In addition, the Ramp family will donate part of the proceeds from every vehicle leased or purchased to the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook to benefit pediatric cancer.
Visit www.goseawolves.org for further information
http://www.rampchevy.com/sbsavings
Submitted by: Thomas Hall/CAS
50. 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
51. 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
52. 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
53. National Medical Laboratory Week
Clinical laboratory professionals are key members of today's health care team, and quality medical care depends on them. Every day, nurses, physicians, and other medical workers rely on laboratory professionals to perform tests on body fluids, interpret the results, and help provide a complete picture of a patient's health.
Laboratory professionals work in a variety of settings, from hospitals and doctors' offices to research laboratories and community health fairs. Whatever the setting, these professionals are by your side, working to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
From April 14-20, 2002, please join these dedicated professionals in celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week and their vital role in protecting and promoting your health. The University Department of Laboratories will be showing displays of what happens in a clinical laboratory on Tuesday April 16, 2002. Come see them on Level 5 near the Windows cafeteria.
Laboratory Professionals: Quality Care Through Quality Testing
Submitted by: Michele Gilleeny-Blabac/UHMC
54. Summer Camp at Stony Brook Two New Open House Dates 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 -12. Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. For more information please come to one of our Open Houses in the Sports Complex or call the Camp office at 632-4550.
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp
10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members.
New Open House Dates: Sat. April 27th 9am to 12pm / Sat. May 11th 9am to 12pm
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
55. Mother Courage and Her Children - Opens Thursday, April 18th, Staller Center for the Arts
Stony Brook Stages presents Bertolt Brecht's landmark play, Mother Courage and Her Children. With war raging all around, a woman at the verge of disaster struggles to keep her business and family alive. Brecht tells the story of Ana Ferling with an alluring blend of pathos, humor and burlesque, mocking her foolhardiness while sympathizing with her wretched plight. He ironically nicknames her Mother Courage for her less-than-heroic actions under fire.
Directed by Chris Dolman, Musical Direction by Ellen Michelmore.
Opens on April 18th at 8 p.m. in Theatre II. Other performances are April 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 at 8 p.m.;
Matiness on Sunday, April 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.
(Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)
Tickets: $10 general audience/$8 faculty & staff/$6 students & seniors. Call the Box Office at 631/632-ARTS for tickets.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
56. I-CON 21 Science Fiction, Fact and Fantasy Convention - April 19th-21st
This event will include guests Richard Stallman, Billy Boyd (Fellowship of the Rings actor), the NYS Tolkien Society, a teleconference with Brian Herbert, F. Paul Wilson among others. Three days of extensive programming. Memberships will be available at the Stony Brook Sports Arena (ISC) during the event.
http://www.iconsf.org
Submitted by: Jennifer Adams/DoIT