Campus Announcements for the week of 05/28/2002
Table of Contents
1. Looking For a Positive and Convenient Summer Experience for Your Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd Grader? SBCCSI's On Campus Program.
2. Stony Brook Taiko Ensemble Performance, May 31 At 7 P.M.
3. Campus Recreation Summer Intramural Leagues Now Forming in Volleyball & Basketball
4. Summer Camp At Stony Brook June 24 - August 16
5. Women's Heart Health Series
6. Lipid Program Group Visits
7. Stress Management Workshops
8. Meet The Oncology Nurse From The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
9. UUP Family Leave Surveys Needed ASAP
10. JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge
11. 30-Minute Library Tours
12. Welcome To The New Library Catalog, STARS!
13. Project Liberty Is Providing Free Support Services To Persons Affected By The September 11th World Trade Center Attacks.
14. Closeout Of IDC Accounts
15. Notice To Research Foundation Graduate Student Employees Regarding Vytra Health Insurance
16. New York State Long-Term Care Insurance (NYPERL) - Payroll Deductions
17. Study Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
18. Summer Fitness Classes @ 12 Noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday's
19. Summer Evening Fitness Class Schedule
20. CSEA Course Offerings
1. Looking For a Positive and Convenient Summer Experience for Your Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd Grader? SBCCSI's On Campus Program.
Stony Brook Child Care Services (SBCCSI) is offering a summer program for children who have completed kindergarten, first and second grade. The lead teacher is a certified NYS elementary school teacher and will offer a balance of individual / group, indoor/ outdoor, active / quiet play, art, music, science, language, math activities and field trips celebrating summer.
The program runs Monday thru Friday from 8 am - 6pm. Parents can sign up for 6,7,8,9 or 10 weeks. The choice of which weeks is up to parents. Priority and a 10% discount is given to University, Hospital and HSC families. For more information call 632 6930.
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
2. Stony Brook Taiko Ensemble Performance, May 31 At 7 P.M.
The Stony Brook Taiko Ensemble will give a half hour benefit performance for Brookaven National Lab on May 31 at 7 p.m.
People interested in studying Taiko drum (Japanese drumming with an American interpretation) should email JYoungblood@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for the class schedule. We offer weekly drum classes for all ages and levels.
Submitted by: Janet Youngblood/UHMC
3. Campus Recreation Summer Intramural Leagues Now Forming in Volleyball & Basketball
Outdoor Coed Volleyball. Team Registration Deadline is June 3rd. Play begins Monday, June 10th. Cost: $60.00/team. League runs June 10th - July 18th (Monday - Thursday only).
3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball. Team Registration Deadline is June 3rd. Play begins on Monday, June 10th. Cost: $30.00/team. League runs June 10th - July 18th (Monday - Thursday only).
For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation @ mturchiano@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 632-4145
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
4. Summer Camp At Stony Brook June 24 - August 16
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 call the Camp office at 632-4550.
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp
10 % Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members.
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
5. Women's Heart Health Series
The Stony Brook Heart Center is presenting a lunchtime symposium focusing on heart disease in women.
The symposium, which is free of charge, begins on Thursday June 13th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm HSC level 3, lecture hall 6.
Lunch will be provided and pre-registration is required. The series will continue on Thursday July 11th and Thursday August 15. To register or find out more information call 444-7415.
Submitted by: Lisa Wilbert/UHMC
6. Lipid Program Group Visits
Stony Brook University Hospital's Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be conducting four, two-hour group visits for patients with elevated lipids and cholesterol.
After an individual clinical evaluation, group visits will review the factors that contribute to increasing levels of lipids and insulin and how they can be decreased with whole foods. Evidence-based information on supplements, genetic influences and indications for anti-lipid medications and their side effects will be reviewed. The role of exercise and stress reduction will also be covered.
The series of four, two-hour sessions will be conducted on consecutive Wednesdays, May 29th, June 5th 12th and 19th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park.
Most insurance plans are accepted with appropriate co-pay for each visit. For those without coverage, the cost for the series is $150.00.
Early registration is suggested. Telephone: 4-9815
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
7. Stress Management Workshops
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be presenting a series of three workshops on stress management.
The workshops will focus on meditation as the core experience of stress management and will additionally cover the principles of sound nutrition, movement and sleep practices, time management, awareness of thought patterns and emotions.
The group will be introduced to several forms of meditation including breathing techniques, the stress relaxation response, mindfulness meditation, walking meditations, heart centered meditations and others.
Dates are Thursdays, June 6th, 13th, and 20th from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 33 Research Way, East Setauket, NY. Facilitators are Br. Clark Berge, SSF, Raja Jaber, M.D., Janet Bienkowski, N.P.
Lower your stress, get the early registration fee (before May 15) of $60.00 for the three sessions. For information and registration, please call 444-9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
8. Meet The Oncology Nurse From The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
The Oncology Nurse from Stony Brook University Hospital's Cancer Helpline will be available in person to answer cancer questions at The Community Resource Center - located in the Stony Brook Village on May 28,2002 from 12 Noon - 2:00 PM. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information
http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/cancer/helpline
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
9. UUP Family Leave Surveys Needed ASAP
The UUP Statewide Family Leave Committee has prepared a survey to determine how members have utilized leave provisions to deal with family situations. This survey will provide useful data for upcoming new contract negotiations for UUP. To complete the Family Leave survey, please go online to
http://www.uupinfo.org/constituencies/leave.html
or contact the UUP Chapter office at ext. 26570. All surveys must be returned to UUP by the end of June, 2002.
Submitted by: Willa Smith/Affl
10. JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge
If you are intereseted in participating in the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge as a member of the Stony Brook University Team contact Susan DiMonda, Director of Campus Recreation via e-mail. Sdimonda@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or 632-7206
Event Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2002
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Site: Jones Beach State Park
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
11. 30-Minute Library Tours
Come to the Melville Library to learn of the many resources and services it offers. New students, faculty, and staff are welcome to drop in for a tour. No sign-up necessary. Tours begin at the Central Reading Room, First Floor of Melville Library. Thursday, May 30, 11 AM
Monday, June 3, 2 PM
Tuesday, June 4, 5 PM
Call 632-7110 for information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/starsclass.htm
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
12. Welcome To The New Library Catalog, STARS!
Be among the first to learn how our new web-based library catalog makes searching easier, and even fun! Find out how to view your personal borrower information, renew books online, and search the catalog like you've never done before! New students and faculty especially welcome.
Wednesday, May 29, 1 PM
Thursday, May 30, 2 PM
Monday, June 3, 5 PM
Tuesday, June 4, 11 AM
Sessions are approximately 45 minutes; no sign-up necessary.
Library Computer Classroom A, Central Reading Room, Melville Library
Call 632-7110 for information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/starsclass.htm
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
13. 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 assistance or information. Project Liberty is funded by FEMA and the Center for Mental 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 at Stony Brook.
Submitted by: Bridget Baio/HSC
14. Closeout Of IDC Accounts
Please be aware, that IDC accounts are in the process of being restructured. A new award and project are currently in the process of being established for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. At this time, we request that Project Directors review their current IDC accounts for outstanding items. Please contact the Procurement Office to facilitate the close out of all open purchase orders and outstanding payment liabilities. All purchase orders with outstanding balances remaining after June 30th, 2002 will be cancelled and disencumbered.
http://www.procurement.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
15. Notice To Research Foundation Graduate Student Employees Regarding Vytra Health Insurance
Please click on
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
to access the HRS web site, go to "News and Events", and click on Graduate Students Benefits Bulletin - (5/02). You can also visit the Employee Benefits web site directly at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/benefits
and click on Research Foundation Graduate Student Employees under links.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
16. New York State Long-Term Care Insurance (NYPERL) - Payroll Deductions
New York State Long-Term Care Insurance (NYPERL) one time open enrollment period ends May 31, 2002. If you wish to enroll,need additional information, or have questions regarding payroll deduction, call 1-866-474-LTCI or visit their web site at www.nyperl.net. If you wish to enroll and pay by payroll deduction, check box number F(3), send the completed form to Med America, and they will directly notfiy the central payroll office in Albany, who will begin your deductions. Payroll deductions for this insurance are NOT coordinated through the local payroll office.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/benefits
Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin
17. Study Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you are invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institute of Health to learn about the relationships between activity, fatigue, and stress in CFS. Medical evaluation is free of charge. Participants will be paid. For further information, please call Fred Friedberg, PhD (631) 632-8252.
Submitted by: Renee Joshua-Porter/UHMC
18. Summer Fitness Classes @ 12 Noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday's
Beginning the week of June 3rd.
12:00P.M. Monday's Body Sculpting Class
12:00P.M. Wednesday's and Friday's Step Aerobics
For the 12:00P.M. classes you can purchase a punch card. Cards are available for as lows as $15.00 for 9 classes, $25.00 for 18 classes, $40.00 for 27 classes and $50.00 for 35 classes. Contact Sue DiMonda, 632-7206 or e-mail at sdimonda@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for specifics on Punch Card purchase.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
19. Summer Evening Fitness Class Schedule
Classes begin the Week of June 3rd. 6 Week Session - $35.00 for 6 classes
Monday's @ 5:15pm Step Aerobics-Dates: 6/3,10, 17, 24, 7/1, 7/8
Monday's @ 7:15pm Yoga-Dates:6/3,10, 17, 24, 7/1, 7/8
Tuesday's @ 5:30pm Intermediate Yoga-Dates: 6/4, 11,18, 25, 7/2, 7/9
Tuesday's @ 7:15pm Kickboxing/Sculpting-Dates:6/4, 11,18, 25, 7/2, 7/9
Wednesday's @ 5:15pm Body Sculpting-Dates: 6/5, 12, 19, 26, 7/3, 7/10
Wednesday's @ 6:00pm Beginner Yoga-Dates: 6/5, 12, 19, 26, 7/3, 7/10
Wednesday's @ 7:15pm Yoga-Dates:6/5, 12, 19, 26, 7/3, 7/10
Thursday's @ 6:15pm Kickboxing/Sculpting: 6/6, 13, 20, 27, 7/11, 18
To register for any of the classes contact Susan DiMonda @ 632-7206 or e-mail sdimonda@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
20. CSEA Course Offerings
The School of Health Technology and Management continues it's Spring Course Offerings for CSEA employees this week with Introduction to Windows Operating System and Applicationa of Medical Terminology Part II on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 and Critique Your Resume Part II on Wednesday, May 29, 2002.
For further information or to obtain a registration form, call 4-2252. Walk-ins will be accomodated on a space available basis. All classes will be held in the SHTM MILC Room #500, HSC, Level 2.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC