Campus Announcements for the week of 12/09/2002
Table of Contents
1. Snow Advisory - Garage Parking
2. STATE Health Benefit Option Transfer Period - EXTENSION
3. For UUP and M/C (13) hospital employees - The Sick Leave Exchange Program will be offered for 2003.
4. West Campus and HSC State/RF B140W Tuition Waiver Forms
5. Notice to hospital and LISVH employees who are under the CSEA or PEF union regarding the Health Options Program (HOP).
6. Notice to hospital and LISVH state employees regarding Option Transfer Period for the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP).
7. Notice to CSEA employees enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program regarding Health Insurance Rates.
8. Foundations of Supervising Program
9. Employee Assistance Program Humor Helps - The Benefits of Laughter Lunchtime Learning - LUNCH PROVIDED
10. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training EAP as a Resource to Supervisors
11. CSEA Course Offerings
12. Computer Training Introduction to Windows
13. Computer Training Introduction to Microsoft Word
14. Computer Training Advanced Excel Module II
15. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, December 11, 2002
16. Family Violence education and Research Center Monthly Colloquia
17. Colds and Flu Workshop
18. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
19. "Remembering Ourselves" -An exciting opportunity to understand ourselves better through oral histories of our female elders. Call for participants.
20. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
21. Ambassador Ahmad Kamal on "The Role of the U.N. in a Globalized World"
22. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, December 13, 2002
23. Visit to OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. Research Facilities at the Broadhollow Bioscience Park
24. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior---Note: Special Wednesday Seminar at 2:00PM
25. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
26. Department of Biochemistry Seminar
27. Project Liberty provides free support services to persons affected by the events of September 11th.
28. Adorable Kittens/Young Cats Available For Adoption!
29. Chinese Auction - Wednesday December 11th, Level 2, HSC
30. Exhibit Announcement: This is woman's hour...: The Life of Mary Baker Eddy.
31. 12/4 to 12/31 10% Off ALL Clothing at Matthew's SBU HSC Bookstore.
32. Ballroom Dancing Lessons
33. University Bookstore Buy Back Begins Monday December 9
34. Seawolves Merchandise On Sale Every Wednesday In December
35. Free Holiday Ornament Giveaway When Men's Hoops Battles Army Thursday
36. 20% Off All Journals and 2003 Calendars at Your University Bookstore!
37. Graduation 2002 tshirt sale at Seawolves Market Place
38. Your're Invited To Indivisible "Stories Of American Community" National Touring Free Postcard Exhibition SAC Art Gallery
39. Guest Conductor and Soloist Pete Yellin performs with the Stony Brook Big Band Jazz Ensemble Thursday 12/12/02 at 8:00 pm.
40. Computer Training Adobe Illustrator - 12 Sessions
41. Computer Training Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
42. Computer Training Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage
43. Computer Training Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer
44. Computer Training GIF Animator for Web Sites
45. Computer Training Introduction to the Internet
46. Diabetes and Periodontitis
47. Free Treatment Available at Stony Brook for Those Who Lost A Family Member or Close Friend on Sept. 11, 2001
48. Smoking and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
49. Post menopausal women: We are conducting a study on a medication that may improve your gum disease and your osteopenia.
50. Participants Needed for Study on Weight Management
51. Tired of giving ties for xmas? 2003 Entertainment books make great gifts at only $20.
52. Doctoral Defense Announcements
53. Summer Sessions 2003 Preschedules Now Available
54. Do you know a student who deserves some recognition?
55. Graduate Internship opportunity in Patent Law and Biotechnology at Darby & Darby, PC
56. Summer 2003 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
1. Snow Advisory - Garage Parking
To allow for quick and easy snow removal, roof tops of the garages will be blocked as space permits. Please respect the cones and park on the lower levels of the garage until the roof is clear. If you must park on the roof, please consider moving your car when space is available on the lower levels and you have a free moment.
Check our website for snow driving tips.
http://www.parking.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Theresa Kist/Admin
2. STATE Health Benefit Option Transfer Period - EXTENSION
The 2002 transfer period began on November 1 and has been extended to end December 31. However, if you are making a change and wish to see it in your December 31 paycheck, West Campus & HSC employees should fill out form PS-404 and submit it to Deborah Giacopelli, 390 Admin Bldg, Z=0751, by December 17. If you select an HMO, you also need to fill out and submit an HMO enrollment form. Changes submitted after December 17 will not occur in the December 31 paycheck and will require retroactive adjustments. The Division of Employee Benefits in Albany just mailed new premium information directly to your home. Please look for it. If you do not want to make a change, no action is required. West Campus & HSC employees can e-mail Deborah.Giacopelli@stonybrook.edu if they have questions.
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
3. For UUP and M/C (13) hospital employees - The Sick Leave Exchange Program will be offered for 2003.
Hospital UUP and M/C negotiating unit 13 employees - The Sick Leave Exchange Program will be offered for 2003. The enrollment period to participate in 2003 began November 18, 2002 and ends December 13, 2002. Sick Leave Election forms and eligibility critieria are available at the Benefits Office, Room 122, Level 3, HSC. For your convenience you may also obtain this information from the UUP Union Office on Level 5 of the Hospital, Human Resources at Tech Park, and the LISVH Human Resources Office. For more information on this program you may also visit the website www.suny.edu/benefits.
http://www.suny.edu/benefits
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
4. West Campus and HSC State/RF B140W Tuition Waiver Forms
The December 6, 2002 deadline for West Campus and HSC State/RF employees to return completed B140W Tuition Waiver Forms to Benefits, Z=0751 has been extended to December 13, 2002.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
5. Notice to hospital and LISVH employees who are under the CSEA or PEF union regarding the Health Options Program (HOP).
Please share this notice with your department - The Health Options Program, which would have allowed CSEA and PEF employees to exchange 3 sick days for a credit to be applied towards the biweekly health insurance premium, was not renewed for the calendar year 2003. This means that PEF and CSEA employees will not be able to exchange 3 sick days for a credit to be applied towards their biweekly health insurance premium for the calendar year 2003, At this time, there is no word as to whether or not this program will be offered in the future.
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
6. Notice to hospital and LISVH state employees regarding Option Transfer Period for the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP).
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR DEPARTMENT
The biweekly health insurance rates for 2003 have been approved. Watch your mailbox for the rate flyer which should be arriving at your home soon.
If you are enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and wish to change your health insurance option, you have until December 31, 2002 to submit a completed New York State Health Insurance Transaction form PS-404 to the Benefits Office. This form may be obtained from the display rack outside the Benefits Office, (Room 122, Level 3, HSC), Human Resources (Bldg. 3, Tech Park), or Human Resources at the LISVH (Trailer #2).
Choices for 2003 booklets, which describe the health insurance plans available for 2003, can be obtained from the Benefits Office display rack. Questions regarding Option Transfer Period should be addressed to the Benefits Office.
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
7. Notice to CSEA employees enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program regarding Health Insurance Rates.
CSEA employees enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program will notice a significant change in the biweekly premium amount for the year 2003. The significant increase in the biweekly health insurance premium amount is due to the fact that CSEA employees will have to share in the cost of the prescription drug coverage that is part of the health insurance coverage. For more information you may visit the website www.cseainc.org or contact CSEA at 1-800-286-5242.
http://www.cseainc.org
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
8. Foundations of Supervising Program
Are you a front line supervisor looking for some fundamental skills in supervising??? This program is for you. This interactive program gives you hands-on pracice of your supervisory skills through case studies, role play scenarios, group discussions and lecture. Upon completion of this program, participants receive a certificate.
This is a multi-session program.
DATE: Begins January 8, 2003 (1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29,, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26)
TO REGISTER: Contact Denise Gross @2-4501 or click on the link below.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
9. Employee Assistance Program Humor Helps - The Benefits of Laughter Lunchtime Learning - LUNCH PROVIDED
The videotape by author and stress management consultant Loretta LaRoche will be previewed. It is called Relax! You Only Live Once with Loretta LaRoche (60 minutes). Loretta LaRoche tells you how to relax and enjoy every-day life by listening to another authority; the one inside you. Loretta helps you lose your worries by finding your sense of humor - even in the most unlikely situations. Loretta's contagious spirit and humor show that "life is better when you lighten up!" Handouts and other stress management resources will be distributed.
Date: December 18, 2002, Wednesday Time: 11:30-12:30 Place: HSC, 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 registrants - 15 people). Don't forget, lunch is provided!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
10. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training EAP as a Resource to Supervisors
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 appropriate and effective way of referring any employee to EAP for assistance with personal and/or job related problems.
Date: December 12, 2002 Time: 10:00-12:00 p.m. Place: West Campus, Women's Studies Colloquium Center (formerly Peace Center), Old Chemistry
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.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
11. CSEA Course Offerings
The School of Health Technology and Management is pleased to announce the continuation of it's new Fall Course offerings to CSEA members.
During the week of December 9, 2002 we will offer the following: Dealing with the Difficult Person Part I, Introduction to Internet Searching, and Ergonomic Case Studies Part II. If you are interested in attending and have not received a registration form, please call 4-2252. Additional courses will be offered throughout the Fall.
All classes will be held in the SHTM MILC Room, #500, HSC, Level 2. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a space available basis.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
12. Computer Training Introduction to Windows
NCE 300.2 - 3 sessions - Fee: $180
This foundation course is required for all computer courses. This hands-on introduction is a computer "must" for the small business owner, job seeker or anyone interested in learning about the latest personal computer technology for home or business. Topics covered in this foundational class are an introduction to the Windows icon-based program including the use of the mouse, manipulating Windows, Explorer, file manager and applications. No prior computer knowledge is required. This course is a prerequisite for all computer courses.
Section B: W. 1:00-4:00 pm, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2003. 10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
13. Computer Training Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience. Section C: W, 9:00-12:00 pm, Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 2003
10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
14. Computer Training Advanced Excel Module II
NCE 314.2 - 2 sessions - Fee: $105
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This advanced topics course covers multiple file management, linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Section B: Tu, 1:00-4:00 pm, Jan. 7, 14, 2003
10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
15. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, December 11, 2002
Dr. Edmund Chang from the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres, MSRC, will present a seminar on "Cyclone Life Cycles and Wave Packets" at 11:30 a.m. on December 11 2002. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120. For more information, please call 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
16. Family Violence education and Research Center Monthly Colloquia
Family Violence Education and Research Center Kathleen Monahan, Director
Presents Monthly Colloquia: Firestarters, Youthful Offenders, and Family violence
With Marlene Gralnick and Bruce Johnson
Thursday December 12, 2002 11:30 - 1:00p.m. Health Science Center, Level 2 - Lecture Hall 3
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
17. Colds and Flu Workshop
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is conducting a one and one-half hour lecture on Thursday, December 12th between noon and 1:30 p.m. at their office located at 33 Research Way, East Setauket. The lecture will focus on how to prevent colds and flu this winter and how to diminish their severity.
The use of vaccines and antiviral medications for the flu will be covered. We will also discuss lifestyle changes that promote health. There exist a plethora of supplements/herbs marketed to treat and prevent colds and flu. We will offer a research-based evaluation assessing safety and efficacy of these supplements and herbs.
The cost of this single session will be $25.00 per person payable upon registration.
For further information and to register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
18. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
DAY: Thursday, December 12, 2002 SPEAKER: Dr. Patrick Van Roey, Department of Health TITLE: Structural Basis for Substrate Recognition by Oligosaccharide-Releasing Enzymes LOCATION: 038 Life Sciences Building TIME: 4:00 pm
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
19. "Remembering Ourselves" -An exciting opportunity to understand ourselves better through oral histories of our female elders. Call for participants.
Sponsored from the Presidential Diversity Grant- "Remembering Ourselves" is a project to improve understanding of ourselves and others by exploring the immigrant experiences of our female elders. If you are interested and have access to a female elder who is able to provide an oral history you are invited to apply to participate in this exciting journey. Time involvement will include interviewing elders, monthly group meetings to formulate, discuss and process interviews, and shared effort in compiling this work into a book or video. As slots are limited, selection will be based on diversity, realistic time availability, ability to reach elder to conduct interview, elder's ability to communicate and stated committment of individual to completing this project. If interested please e-mail for an application to:sraymazumder@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Shiban Ray-Mazumder/UHMC
20. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 1:00pm in Room 038 Life Sciences Building, Dr. Laura Popolo from University of Milan will be holding a seminar entitled, "Gas Proteins: A Novel Class of Beta-1, 3-Glucan Transferases Required for Cell Wall Construction and Morphogenesis"
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
21. Ambassador Ahmad Kamal on "The Role of the U.N. in a Globalized World"
UNIVERSITY LECTURES ON GLOBALIZATION, AHMAD KAMAL, President, The Ambassador's Club at the United Nations; Senior Fellow at the U. N. Institute of Training and Research; and former Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.N.
"The Role of the United Nations in a Globalized World"
Thursday, December 12, 2002, 2:00 p.m. SAC, Ballroom B
Sponsored by the University Committee on Globalization and the College of Arts and Sciences. The lecture is free and open to the public
Submitted by: Wolf Schafer/CAS
22. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, December 13, 2002
Dr. Craig Carlson from the University of California in Santa Barbara, will present a seminar on "Interactions between dissolved organic matter, microbial processes and community structure at the Bermuda Atlantic time-series station" on December 13, 2002 at 12:30 pm.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. For more information, please call 632-8781
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news/oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
23. Visit to OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. Research Facilities at the Broadhollow Bioscience Park
The Center for Biotechnology is pleased to organize a visit to OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. OSI is a world-class pharmaceutical research and development organization involved in drug discovery and product development programs, both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies. All graduate and senior undergraduate students in the life sciences are invited to take this opportunity to visit OSI's integrated, high-tech research and development capabilities at their new state of the art facilities at the Broadhollow Bioscience Park in Farmingdale. The visit will include a tour of the facilities as well as a presentation on exploring careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Wednesday, January 15, 2003. 10 am ?12:30 pm. Please register online at
http://www.acteva.com//booking.cfm?bevaID=39602
. Visit is limited to 30 students.
http://www.acteva.com//booking.cfm?bevaID=39602
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
24. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior---Note: Special Wednesday Seminar at 2:00PM
Dr. Harvey Karten of the Department of Neuroscience, University of California at San Diego is our Seminar speaker. The title of the Seminar is "Lettvin Detectors: Anatomy and Biophysics of Bug Detectors in Birds and Mammals."
Date: 12/11/02 Time: 2:00PM, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
Submitted by: Carol Brady/CAS
25. Department of Neurobiology & Behavior
Dr. Daniel Madison from the Department of Molecular and Cell Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine is our Seminar speaker. The title of the Seminar is "Plasticity in very small populations of hippocampal synapses: New insights into synaptic potentiation and depression."
Date: 12/12/02 Time: 12:00 PM Life Sciences Building, Room 038
Submitted by: Carol Brady/CAS
26. Department of Biochemistry Seminar
Thursday, December 12, 2002 Dr. Laura Popolo will be holding a seminar entitled, "Gas Proteins: A Novel Class of Beta-1, 3-Glucan Transferases Required for Cell Wall Construction and Morphogenesis" Located in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 1:00 pm. This seminar is being hosted by Dr. Neta Dean
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
27. Project Liberty provides free support services to persons affected by the events of September 11th.
Project Liberty provides free supportive counseling services to persons, families, and groups affected by the events of September 11, 2001. Individual counseling and support groups are available for anyone affected by the attacks or the aftermath. Presentations are available to departments or groups on post-traumatic stress, loss, or coping with loss during the holidays. Please contact Bridget Baio at the Sayville Project/School of Social Welfare for more information or assistance (563-2290 or bbaio@notes.cc.sunysb.edu). Project Liberty is funded by FEMA and the Center for Mental Health Services. All services are FREE and strictly confidential.
Submitted by: Bridget Baio/HSC
28. Adorable Kittens/Young Cats Available For Adoption!
The USB Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Currently, we have a small number of kittens/young cats caputured on campus that are friendly and available to good homes. Please contact Anne Moyer (anne.moyer@sunysb.edu) or Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
29. Chinese Auction - Wednesday December 11th, Level 2, HSC
The Occupational Therapy Class of 2004 will be holding a Chinese Auction to raise funds to adopt a family for the holidays.
It will be held on Level 2, Health Sciences Center, East Campus, SUNY Stony Brook on Wednesday December 11th between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
If you would like to contribute a gift for the auction, this would be appreciated.
Drop by and purchase a ticket. Further details call: Karen Haigh 444-2363.
Submitted by: Karen Haigh/HSC
30. Exhibit Announcement: This is woman's hour...: The Life of Mary Baker Eddy.
Date: November 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Location: Library Galleria
The Special Collections Department is hosting the nationally acclaimed Mary Baker Eddy exhibit, "This is woman's hour...." from November 1 - December 31. Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) was an influential American author, activist, and teacher, noted for her groundbreaking ideas about women's rights, spirituality, and health. In 1908 she launched The Christian Science Monitor, a leading international newspaper which has received seven Pulitzer Prizes.
The exhibit was designed by The Writings of Mary Baker Eddy in collaboration with the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York (a National Park Service facility). This touring version has traveled to numerous states and has been seen by over 1.5 million visitors at public libraries, university libraries, and state capital buildings. The exhibit features videos, interactive listening stations, news clippings, and photographs.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
31. 12/4 to 12/31 10% Off ALL Clothing at Matthew's SBU HSC Bookstore.
Come purchase a gift for someone special. Discount off T's, sweatshirts, scrubs, lab coats, hats, and more! Level 2 Room 310 HSC call 444-3685.
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA
32. Ballroom Dancing Lessons
For the next 4 weeks on Mondays, we will be teaching Dance Technique and Movement at 7PM, Beginning Samba at 8PM and Intermediate Tango at 9PM. The lessons are held at the Student Union Ballroom. Please contact 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
33. University Bookstore Buy Back Begins Monday December 9
Your University Bookstore BUY BACK BEGINS! DECEMBER 9 - 20, 2002 -- Students will get one raffle ticket for each book sold back to the store (prizes are store gift certificates)
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
34. Seawolves Merchandise On Sale Every Wednesday In December
Every Wednesday during the month of December, Take 20% OFF ANY SEAWOLVES item at Your University Bookstore!
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
35. Free Holiday Ornament Giveaway When Men's Hoops Battles Army Thursday
The first 250 fans into Thursday night's men's basketball game against Army at 7:00 p.m. will receive a free Holiday ornament courtesy of the Seawolves.
Admission is just $4 for all faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below or by calling 632.WOLF.
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=3386&event_val=3MB&schedule=list
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
36. 20% Off All Journals and 2003 Calendars at Your University Bookstore!
Take 20% Off all Journals and 2003 Calendars December 11 - 23, 2002
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
37. Graduation 2002 tshirt sale at Seawolves Market Place
Graduation 2002 white tshirts in small and medium size only on sale
for $5.00 while supply lasts. Seawolves Market Place 632-9281
Submitted by: Donald Linne/FSA
38. Your're Invited To Indivisible "Stories Of American Community" National Touring Free Postcard Exhibition SAC Art Gallery
Last day of Exhibition 12/12/2002 - 12 Communities, One Featuring The Midwifery Practice and Doula Services, Stony Brook University Hospital.
The SAC Art Gallery is opened Tuesday - Friday 1 am - 5 pm.
Submitted by: Mildred Thurston/OSA
39. Guest Conductor and Soloist Pete Yellin performs with the Stony Brook Big Band Jazz Ensemble Thursday 12/12/02 at 8:00 pm.
The Stony Brook Big Band Jazz Ensembles, with guest conductor and soloist Pete Yellin, will perform in the Recital Hall of the Staller Center. The concert will feature the big band and a fusion combo. The big band will primarily feature modern arrangements of jazz standards such as "Stompin' at the Savoy," "I Love You," & "Early Autumn."
The featured soloist will be alto/soprano saxophonist Pete Yellin. Mr. Yellin is a native New Yorker who has toured and recorded with many seminal names in jazz, including Joe Henderson, Tito Puente, Buddy Rich, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Lionel Hampton, Eddie Palmieri, Machito, Mario Bausa, and Maynard Ferguson. Mr. Yellin also founded and continues to lead the program at LIU-Brooklyn as the Coordinator of Jazz Studies.
For tickets, call the Staller Center Box Office at 632-ARTS. Ticket prices are $8 general admission/$4 seniors, students, and USB faculty/staff.
Submitted by: Daniel Faulk/CAS
40. Computer Training Adobe Illustrator - 12 Sessions
Adobe Illustrator is the preferred program of designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators and business professionals around the world. It offers a combination of creative freedom and productivity to the users. Illustrator is considered to be the most powerful design tool for flexibility of drawing with pinpoint accuracy. Topics include: drawing and editing lines, curves and shapes, adding and deleting editing points, manipulating handles and curves and placing EPS, BMP, PCX and TIF formatted scans in your files.The required textbook addresses both Macintosh and Windows users. Cost of text is not included in the course fee.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Tu,Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan. 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; Feb. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 2003
Fee: $575 (10% discount University employees and students).
CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For class info call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
41. Computer Training Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
NCE 325.4 - 2 sessions - Fee: $100 Creating basic Web pages is easy with Microsoft's page layout program. Learn about Publisher's "WYSIWYG" word processor-like tools, built-in HTML code generator, design considerations, page wizards, page enhancements, debugging and site publication.
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or equivalent experience.
Section B: M, W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan. 6, 8, 2003 (10% discount University employees and students). CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For class info call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
42. Computer Training Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage
NCE 325.5 - 3 sessions - Fee: $150 Microsoft FrontPage is a quick, effective way to create and manage professional-quality Internet sites without programming. It makes it easy for new users and professional Web developers to build and maintain well-designed Web sites in no time. Learn how to employ wizards, templates, page editing, graphics, themes and forms to create sophisticated looking frame-based sites. Students will also explore FrontPage's advanced features, Active X controls, Java applets, plug-ins, PowerPoint animation.
Prerequisite: Experience in basic webpage creation. Section B: M, W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan. 13, 15, 22, 2003
(10% discount University employees and students). CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted. To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For class info call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
43. Computer Training Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer
NCE 325.6 - 3 sessions - Fee: $175
Image Composer provides an foundational body of knowledge that may be used with any imaging software to create, customize and arrange your on-screen images. Make your websites come alive with high-quality, professional-looking graphics. Topics include: arranging, customizing and creating on-screen graphics by featuring the use of images with shapes. Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows and experience in basic webpage creation.
Section B: M, W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan. 27, 29; Feb. 3, 2003. 10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
44. Computer Training GIF Animator for Web Sites
NCE 325.7 - 3 sessions - Fee: $175
Make your websites mesmerizing with motion! GIF Animator is the fast and easy way to create and customize animations for your websites. No code is required. An easy-to-use program, Microsoft GIF Animator allows you to drag images directly from Microsoft Image Composer, customize your animations the way you want and quickly make them Web-ready. Make your animations loop, spin and fade in and out; set the size and transparency of your images and control a wide range of other options all with a simple click of the mouse.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows and experience in basic webpage creation. Section B: M, W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Feb. 5, 10, 12, 2003
10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
45. Computer Training Introduction to the Internet
NCE 325.3 - 1 Session - Fee: $50
This beginner's class is designed for anyone with little or no online experience. It offers a hands-on tour of the World Wide Web while providing an explanation of what the Internet is, how to get connected, and how to use it to find the information you need.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with the mouse.
Section B: M, 6:00-9:00 pm, Dec. 16, 2002 Section C: M, 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan. 20, 2003
10% discount University employees and students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
46. Diabetes and Periodontitis
Are you a Type 1 Insulin-Dependent Diabetic? Do you have Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
Periodontal (gum) disease has been shown to make it more difficult to control diabetes. We are conducting a study to determine whether Periodontal Treatment can reduce specific markers of infection/inflammation that may make it more difficult for you and your physician to control diabetes. Study participants will receive a free periodontal cleaning and payment of up to $300.00.
Please contact: Ruth Tenzler, RN BSN CCRC @ (631)632-9452 or Dr. Maria Ryan @ (631)632-9529 to discuss whether or not you qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
47. Free Treatment Available at Stony Brook for Those Who Lost A Family Member or Close Friend on Sept. 11, 2001
Are you or is someone you love having difficulty healing from the death of a loved one as a result of the September 11 Catastrophe?
If so, The Sudden Traumatic Loss Individual Treatment Program may be for you.
Who: Persons 18 years of age or older who have lost a spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, or close friend or coworker as a result of 9/11.
What: * 20 one-to-one sessions.
* Unique, state-of-the art treatment developed by experts in the fields of bereavement and trauma. This treatment is being researched and involves completing questionnaires.
Where: The State University of New York at Stony Brook, Pace University, and Columbia University.
Cost: The treatment will be offered free of charge for those who are accepted into the study.
How: If you have questions about the study, or are interested in participating, call 212-346-1730
Submitted by: Camille Wortman/CAS
48. Smoking and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Are You a Smoker? Do you have Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
65 million people in the United States have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Smoking is the greatest risk factor for periodontal disease, an often silent disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic, progressive inflammatory condition with no known cure. We are conducting a study to determine whether a tetracycline drug can reduce specific markers of inflammation, which can make it easier to control and treat periodontal disease.
People enrolled in the study will receive: Payment of up to $300.00. Free Dental Cleaning. Free Study Drug.
Please contact Ruth Tenzler RN BSN CCRC (631)632-9452 or Dr. Maria Ryan (631)632-9529 to discuss whether or not you qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
49. Post menopausal women: We are conducting a study on a medication that may improve your gum disease and your osteopenia.
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
If you are a post-menopausal woman, not taking medications for osteoporosis, The School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York 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 are between the ages of 45 and 70 you may qualify for this study. If you are interested, Please call 631-632-8912
Submitted by: Mark Wolff/HSC
50. Participants Needed for Study on Weight Management
Eligible participants will be enrolled for a free 20-week research-based weight management program. Classes will meet weekly for 20 weeks on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons (around lunch time) in the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) conference room on 12 floor of the Hospital. The study includes baseline testing and follow-up testing for 1 year after the end of the 20-week program. Participants will be asked to do the following: attend the assigned 20 week weight management program, complete an outpatient physical in December or January, and stay overnight at the GCRC approximately 7 times during the study. During each overnight stay the following will be completed: 9 survey forms, resting metabolic rate study, body composition measurements, and blood chemistries. The first overnight stay will be in December or January. Participants must have a BMI > 30 (at least 20 lbs. overweight). Interested people should call Ms. Connolly at 444-8246.
Submitted by: Josephine Connolly-Schoonen/UHMC
51. Tired of giving ties for xmas? 2003 Entertainment books make great gifts at only $20.
We have multiple cases left of the Long Island Entertainment 2003 discount books. They are only $20 and save you thousands of dollars at top restaurants, chains, hotels, airlines, move theatres and so much more. GREAT GIFTS! Email jzucker@notes.sunysb.edu or call 2-6565 - checks, credit card and cash gladly accepted. For out of town books, click on the link below.
http://www.BFOH.org
Submitted by: Jill Zucker/GST
52. Doctoral Defense Announcements
Please click on the URL below to see the Doctoral Defenses this week:
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST
53. Summer Sessions 2003 Preschedules Now Available
The 2003 summer course preschedule is now posted on the Summer Sessions website (www.stonybrook.edu/summer). The final schedule, with days and times, will be posted on the Web in January 2003. Registration information will be available later in the winter.
Printed course preschedules are available in the following locations:
Registrar's Office, Summer Sessions Office (new location: 104 Admin.), Academic Advising Center, CEAS Undergraduate Office, HSC Student Services Office, Dean of Students Office, SPD Office
To have a preschedule mailed to you, send an email to: summerschool@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 632-7790.
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
54. Do you know a student who deserves some recognition?
The Alumni Association is sponsoring eight awards to students who have excelled in different areas, including academics, leadership, and the improvements of community life. Recipients will receive a plaque honoring their accomplishments, as well as a cash award. Please help us spread the word! Applications can be obtained from the Alumni Officer or on our website. www.alumni.sunysb.edu. Deadline for applications are February 7, 2003. For more information please call 632-6330.
Submitted by: Jennifer Voss/UAff
55. Graduate Internship opportunity in Patent Law and Biotechnology at Darby & Darby, PC
A unique internship opportunity exist at Darby & Darby PC beginning in Spring 2003. Interns will have an opportunity to lend their expertise in a particular area of science to active litigation cases. Darby & Darby is a full service intellectual property firm. Their practice encompasses patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, trade dress, false advertising, licensing and other substantive fields. Their scientific expertise extends into all areas of engineering, electronics, chemistry, biotechnology and computer science. Full internship description can be found on
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/ps/intern.html
. If you are interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to Angeline Judex via email at angeline.judex@sunysb.edu. Deadline for Application - 5 pm, January 3, 2003.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/ps/intern.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
56. Summer 2003 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
The Center for Biotechnology is accepting applications for the Summer 2003 Undergraduate Research Internship Program. Internships will be established within the local biotechnology industry. Students will spend their summers, at a company, learning laboratory techniques and contributing to specific research projects. Students interested in careers in the biotechnology industry would be optimal candidates for selection as trainees under this program. Applicants will be selected from students beginning their junior or senior year who are majoring in any biology or chemistry department. Students in other life sciences departments, with equivalent but not exact qualifications as outlined in the application guidelines, are encouraged to contact Angeline Judex to discuss candidate eligibility. Application forms and information can be found on the Center's website www.biotech.sunysb.edu. Deadline for application is January 20, 2003. For additional assistance, please contact Rosemary Gaynor at 631-632-8521 or at rgaynor@ms.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/ps/intern.html#current
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS