Campus Announcements - Week of 02/25/02
Campus Announcements for the week of February 25, 2002
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1. Chemistry Research Day - Friday, March 8 in the SAC
2. Innovative Technology Development Grant (ITD) Program
3. Breast Cancer Prevention
4. STALLER CENTER ART GALLERY TO FEATURE GRADUATE STUDENT WORK
5. FAMILY VIOLENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER-SPECIAL SERIES
WORKSHOPS RELATED TO 9/11 TRAGEDY
6. FAMILY VIOLENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER SPRING COLLOQUIA
SCHEDULE
7. New SUNY Chancellor's Award - Deadline, February 28!!! -
Excellence in Schoarship and Creative Activities
8. FEDERAL INCOME TAX WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND
SCHOLARS, AND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
9. Laser Eye Surgery (i.e. LASIK) at Stony Brook
10. Polaroid Stories - A play by Naomi Iizuka - Opens February
28th, Staller Center for the Arts
11. 2nd Annual Bioscience Careers Seminar Series-Embarking on a
career in business development in the life sciences.
12. CAMPUS CHILD CARE AVAILABLE! AND NEW SCHOOL-AGE SUMMER
PROGRAM, JUNE 26 TO AUGUST 30.
13. Update on Laser Eye Surgery at Stony Brook
14. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar, Thursday, February 28th
15. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 24 - August 16, 2002
16. Careers in Research and Development at OSI Pharmaceuticals,
Inc
17. Visit to Pall Corporation for Life Sciences Graduates.
18. SHTM Photo Contest
19. Graduate Internship in Biotechnology and Patent Law for life
sciences graduates
20. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT - "Keep on Keeping on: Music from the
Civil Rights Movement"
21. Dialougues Across Differences presents: "FACES OF RELIGION"
22. Help Build the Habitat for Humanity Stony Brook House
23. Jewelry Sale to benefit Sylvia Fund for students with
disabilities - Wednesday, February 27!
24. SAVE THE DATE - Friday, April 26th 6:00 p.m. Benedict Atrium
WISDOM: Rules for Living in the Universe
25. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
February 27, 2002
26. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Afternoon Seminar
Spearker
27. Defensive Driving Program offered for UUP employees and their
immediate family members.
28. New SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and
Creative Activities -- Deadline: February 28th
29. THE ROUND TABLE presentation of "FROM THE FIRES"-March 15th.
30. Wed 2/27 4:30pm: Valerie Smith, Princeton University:
"Memory and the Civil Rights Movement." Thu 2/28 10:30am Smith
Seminar
31. Stony Brook Alumni Law Day
32. "Re-mapping Latin American Studies: Postcolonialism,
Subaltern Studies, Post-Occidentalism and Globalization Theory"
33. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science
34. Lipid Series
35. OSC Mandates the use of the BTA for State Travel Airfare
36. Distinguished Scholar Femi Ojo-Ade speaks on "Africa and Her
Detractors"
37. Career Women's Luncheon on March 7
38. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - YEAR OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP "RAY OF
LIGHT AWARDS"
39. Aikido Class
40. Free Wellness Seminar in Self Defense for Women
41. New Wellness Fitness Class Schedule
42. Universtiy Senate now accepting Nominations
43. ENROLLMENT OPEN HOUSE. SCHOOL AGE SUMMER and AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMS, KINDERGARTEN, and CHILDCARE AT SBCCSI.
44. TIAA-CREF Seminars - for state employees of Stony Brook
Uiversity Hospital, Coram Health Center, Tech Park and the LISVH.
45. Shirley Strum Kenny Arts Festival
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1. Chemistry Research Day
Friday, March 8 in the SAC
The Chemistry Department is moving to the SAC! (for one day)
Share in the excitement of chemistry research at Stony Brook as
graduate students, undergraduates, and postdocs display and
discuss their work.
Poster session 1:30-3:30 p.m. SAC lobby
Reception 3:30-4:00 pm SAC "Why?" lobby
Public Lecture 4:00-5:00 pm SAC auditorium
Prof. Clare Grey: "Understanding how Batteries and Fuel Cells
Work: NMR Studies of Disordered Materials"
Contact Italia Mazzullo (2-7926,
imazzullo@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) for more information.
Submitted by: Nancy Goroff/CAS
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2. Innovative Technology Development Grant (ITD) Program
The Center for Biotechnology is pleased to announce the 2002 Call
for Applications for the Innovative Technology Development Grant
(ITD) Program. The ITD program supports a broad range of
commercially promising, translational research in all areas of
medical biotechnology, including research products, diagnostics,
or therapeutics. ITD grant funding is available to faculty at SBU
for translational research on the academic campus. Applications
must provide evidence for commercialization potential and be
consistent with the Centers' mission of economic development in
NYS. We encourage projects that are complementary to, and seek
collaboration with, the Center's Applied Bioscience Laboratories.
Faculty with interest or considering submission, are strongly
encouraged to contact Dr. Anil Dhundale, Director, Scientific
Affairs (anil.dhundale@sunysb.edu), prior to writing a full
proposal. Application forms can be downloaded from the Center's
web site at www.biotech.sunysb.edu or by calling 631-632-8521.
The deadline for receipt of written proposals is 5 p.m., Friday,
February 22, 2002.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/fo/ITD.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
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3. Breast Cancer Prevention
The Cancer Clinical Trials office is still recruiting
participants for the STAR Study. In STAR, two drugs, Tamoxifen
and Raloxifene will be compared for their effectiveness in
reducing the risk of breast cancer. We are looking for
postmenopausal women ages 35 and older who are at risk for breast
cancer. You will be considered at risk if you have: 1) previous
benign breast biopsy, 2) a mother or sister with breast cancer,
3) history of LCIS via excision only, 4) at least 1.66% projected
5 year risk of developing breast cancer per STAR Risk Assessment
Form. If you need more information about this study, feel free
to call the Clinical Trials Office at (631) 444-7913, and ask for
Gerty Fortune, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator.
Submitted by: S. Denise Ellis/UHMC
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4. STALLER CENTER ART GALLERY TO FEATURE GRADUATE STUDENT WORK
Work by five graduate students of fine arts will be exhibited in
the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center from Friday,
Feb. 15 through Saturday, Mar 9. Admission is free. The "MFA
Show 2002" includes paintings, drawings, and mixed media
installations by Nikki Anderson, D. J. Kim, Michael Kozien,
Ji-Hyun Seo, and Chris Stackowicz. All five artists are degree
candidates in the Department of Art's Master of Fine Arts
program. University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, noon
to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, the
gallery will be open 1 hour before the following Staller Center
performances: FLAMENCO!, Fri. March 1, and LEIPZIG STRING
QUARTET, Fri., March 8. For information, call 631-632-7240.
Submitted by: Marjorie Debowy/CAS
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5. FAMILY VIOLENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER-SPECIAL SERIES
WORKSHOPS RELATED TO 9/11 TRAGEDY
In response to 9/11 and ongoing world events, The Family Violence
and Education Research Center is providing a special series of
workshop training:
March 8th (9am-12pm): Arnold Eisman, RCSW, CASAC presents:
Posttraumatic Stress Following 9/11 Attacks: Understanding &
Treating Survivor Trauma - $30 Fee
April 19th (9am-12pm): Kathleen Monahan, DSW.,BCD presents:
In the Shadow of Terror: Treatment of Children who Experience
Terror
May 10th: (9am-12pm): Rev. Lorraine DeArmitt, MSW & Rev. Peter
Kelley present: Discussions with God after a Traumatic Event- $30
Fee
Submitted by: R Kosloff/HSC
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6. FAMILY VIOLENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER SPRING COLLOQUIA
SCHEDULE
Colloquia are Free and Open to the Public. All meet from
11:30am-1pm in the Health Science Center, Level 2, Hall 4* Except
May 9th which will be on Level 2, HALL 4:
FEB. 7th: Marlene Gralnick, CSW presents: Verbal Agression in
Families and it;s Impact on Children.
MAR. 7th: Joseph Santorelli, Dist. Court Judge, Domestic Violence
Court presents: The Overview of Suffolk County Domestic Violence
Court
APR. 11TH: Nancy Rodman, CSW, Associate Director, Pilgrim
Psychiatric Center presents: Sexual Abuse Awareness Training When
Working with a Mentally Ill Population.
MAY 9th: Wanda Lavista, PO, Special Assistant to Suffolk
Co. Police Commissioner presents: Gang Related Violence and Its
Impact on Families.
Family Violence Center Information: Ellen Kosloff 4-3694
Submitted by: R Kosloff/HSC
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7. New SUNY Chancellor's Award - Deadline, February 28!!! -
Excellence in Schoarship and Creative Activities
SUNY Chancellor Robert King has announced a new Chancellor's
Award category, "Excellence in Scholarship and Creative
Activities," with a spring 2002 nomination deadline for the first
award cycle.
Full-time, tenured, or tenure-track faculty members of any
academic rank, who have completed at least three full years of
full-time service may be nominated. Students, faculty, and staff
may nominate. Deadline for receipt of the completed nomination
file is February 28, 2002.
For complete information and nominations forms, go to
www.sunysb.edu/pres/
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
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8. FEDERAL INCOME TAX WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND
SCHOLARS, AND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Workshop for J-1 and H-1B International Faculty and
Scholars: Wednesday, February 27, 2002. 1:00 p.m. Health
Sciences Center, Level 2, Lecture Hall 3
Workshop for F-1 and J-1 International Students: Wednesday,
March 20, 2002. 1:00 p.m. Stony Brook Union Auditorium
A representative from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will
provide information and training on requirements for filing
Federal income tax forms for tax year 2001 for international
faculty, scholars and students. Forms will be available at the
workshop and in the Graduate School reception area after the
workshop.
NOTE: All international students, faculty and scholars, and
their spouses (if applicable), who were present in the United
States during the calendar year 2001 MUST file a Federal income
tax return. International Services cannot help with Federal
income tax preparation. We encourage all who can to attend this
workshop.
Submitted by: Rose Cohen-Brown/Grad
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9. Laser Eye Surgery (i.e. LASIK) at Stony Brook
The response to the establishment of a LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY
service at Stony Brook Ophthalmology has been phenomenal. In an
effort to "stream-line" the evaluation process, we have
established a new phone number ((631) 444-4996) dedicated solely
to refractive surgery.
Refractive surgery (i.e. LASIK) can reduce one's dependence on
glasses or contact lenses. The laser can now be used to treat
many forms of near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness
(hyperopia), and astigmatism.
A special discounted rate will be extended to all Stony Brook
students, faculty, staff, and their immediate family members.
If you would like to learn more about LASIK (and other types of
refractive procedures), or to schedule a FREE & INFORMATIVE
consultation with our laser vision specialists, call
(631) 444-4996.
Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC
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10. Polaroid Stories - A play by Naomi Iizuka - Opens February
28th, Staller Center for the Arts
"Metamorphoses?" the old are whispering their secret tales, while
the young are listening. With the help of Ovid's ancient
stories, Naomi Iizuka has created the world of homeless kids -
kids who live to disappear. Drugs, fear, love, music, sex and
the desire to just simply leave the darkness of the labyrinth,
forces each one of them to finally make a decision about life or
death.
Due to its adult content, Polaroid Stories is recommended for
audience members 14 years and older.
Polaroid Stories opens on Thursday, February 28th at 8 p.m. in
Theatre II, Staller Center.
Other Performances are 8 p.m. March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9th and 2
p.m. matinees on Sunday, March 3 and 10th.
Tickets: $10/general admission/; $8/faculty and staff;
$6/students and seniors. Call the Box Office at 632-ARTS.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
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11. 2nd Annual Bioscience Careers Seminar Series-Embarking on a
career in business development in the life sciences.
Wednesday, February 27, 2002. 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. Center for
Biotechnology. Speaker - Joseph Scaduto, Executive Director, Long
Island Life Sciences Initiative and Business Development
Associate, Center for Biotechnology. Join Mr Scaduto, as he
discusses the transition from graduate school to a career in the
bioscience industry. He will provide a personal insight into his
professional career development as he outlines critical steps
involved in gaining industry experience through internships,
creative networking techniques, diverse and exciting career
opportunities in industry and what a career in business
development entails. This is a must attend seminar for all life
sciences graduates who are serious about pursuing a career in the
industry. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and discuss the
realities of working in industry and strategies for breaking into
it. Light refreshments will be served. Presentation will begin
promptly at 12:30 pm. Seating is limited. Please register online
at
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/news.html#seminar
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
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12. CAMPUS CHILD CARE AVAILABLE! AND NEW SCHOOL-AGE SUMMER
PROGRAM, JUNE 26 TO AUGUST 30.
Moving into our new childcare facility on South Drive in
September increased our capacity by more than 50%. The space is
designed and equipped especially for young children.
We have openings in our year round childcare program, after
school, and full summer coverage for school age (K -2nd)
children.
Our summer school age program will provide coverage from the last
day of school 6/26 to the Friday before Labor Day 8/30, in an
intimate, child friendly setting.
Please call 632- 6930 for more information.
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
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13. Update on Laser Eye Surgery at Stony Brook
The response to the establishment of a LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY
service at Stony Brook Ophthalmology continues to be strong.
Two weeks ago, a new phone number ((631) 444-4996) dedicated
solely to refractive surgery was created.
Our refractive surgery evaluations typically are scheduled on
Friday afternoons. In an effort to further "stream-line" the
evaluation process, and to accommodate our patients' busy
schedules, we have now added additional time for consultations on
Tuesday afternoons.
As always, a special discounted rate will be extended to all
Stony Brook students, faculty, staff, and their immediate family
members.
If you would like to learn more about laser eye surgery or to
schedule a FREE & INFORMATIVE consultation with our laser vision
specialists, call (631) 444-4996.
Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC
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14. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar, Thursday, February 28th
David Berson, M.D., of Brown University Department of
Neuroscience, will give a Seminar for the Department of
Neurobiology and Behavior on Thursday, February 28th, at 12 Noon,
in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.The title of Dr.
Berson's talk is: "Strange Vision: How the Retina sets the
Circadian Clock."
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
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15. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 24 - August 16, 2002
The Summer Camp at Stony Brook is back for its third exciting
year. The Camp combines a unique twist of educational activities
and athletics for children between the ages of 5 to 12. Tuition
includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and
snack each day. For more information on the Summer Camp at Stony
Brook please come to one of our Open Houses or call our camp
office at 632-4550.
10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members.
Open House dates/times: Sunday March 3rd 12pm to 3pm /
Saturday March 16th 9 am to 12pm /
Saturday April 6th 9am to 12pm
All Open Houses are located in the Stony Brook Sports Complex
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
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16. Careers in Research and Development at OSI Pharmaceuticals,
Inc
Careers in Research and Development at OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Chemistry Department. Room 412 Wed, Mar. 06, 2002.12:00 pm - 1:30
pm.Dr. Mark Mulvihill, Research Investigator. Join Dr.
Mulvihill as he explores the diverse research and development
opportunities at OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. OSI Pharmaceuticals is
a leading biotechnology company primarily focused on the
discovery, development and commercialization of innovative
products for the treatment of cancer. The Chemistry group at OSI
Pharmaceuticals focuses on various aspects of small molecule
organic syntheses and medicinal chemistry, analytical,
combinatorial, and computational chemistry in the support of drug
discovery programs in cancer and diabetes. Exciting and diverse
career opportunities exist for students majoring in Chemistry (
undergraduate and graduate). Please register online to attend.
http://acteva.com/booking.cfm?binid=1&bevaID=20104
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/news/index.html#seminar
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
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17. Visit to Pall Corporation for Life Sciences Graduates.
Tue, Mar. 12, 2002.10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Pall Corporation . 25
Harbor Park Drive,Port Washington, NY. The Center for
Biotechnology is pleased to organize a visit to Pall Corporation.
Pall is the global leader in the highly sophisticated filtration,
separation and purification industry. Pall's technologies play a
vital role in the production of many consumer and industrial
products, as well as in most drugs and medical therapies. All
graduate students in the life sciences are invited to take this
opportunity to visit Pall's Port Washington facility. Spaces are
limited. Please register online to attend
http://acteva.com/booking.cfm?binid=1&bevaID=20104
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
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18. SHTM Photo Contest
The School of Health Technology and Management is pleased to
announce it's Second Annual Photo Contest. Our theme this year
is "A Celebration of Life in America", and once again, First
Prize is a brand new Olympus camera, donated by Olympus America,
Inc., Clinical Instrument Division. The contest is open to
amatuer photographers who are either faculty,staff, students,
alumni or friends of the SHTM - in other words, all amateur
photographers! An unlimited number of entries will be accepted
with an entry fee of $5.00 per entry; Black and white prints or
black and white slides as well as digital images will be
accepted. The deadline for all entries is February 28, 2002.
For further information or to obtain an entry form, please call
4-2252.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
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19. Graduate Internship in Biotechnology and Patent Law for life
sciences graduates
The Center for Biotechnology is accepting applications for Summer
and Fall 2002. This program provides third and fourth year
graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, with an opportunity
to work in a legal environment conducting research into prior art
and learning the basic principles of intellectual property
rights. Successful candidates will be placed in law firms in
Suffolk, Nassau and New York City. To apply, please submit a
cover letter, cv and application form to Kate Posnanski at
kposnanski@sunysb.edu. More information on the program and
application forms can be found on the Center's website. Deadline
for application - Wednesday, February 27, 2002.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/ps/intern.html#grad
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
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20. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT - "Keep on Keeping on: Music from the
Civil Rights Movement"
Please join us on Wednesday, February 27 from 12:40 - 2 p.m. in
the Alliance Room of the Melville Library for "Keep on Keeping
on: Music from the Civil Rights Movement." This event features
music and discussion of issues pertinent to the Civil Rights Era.
Performers and speakers include Ken Anderson, Melodee Roderick,
and Reverend Reginald Tuggle.
Sponsored by the Africana Studies Department, the Melville
Library/Special Collections, and the Music Department.
Please contact Kristen.Nyitray@stonybrook.edu (632-7119) or
Floris.Cash@stonybrook.edu for further information.
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
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21. Dialougues Across Differences presents: "FACES OF RELIGION"
Did You Know?
There are Caucasian American Sikhs?
There are Latino Muslims?
There are South Asian Christians?
There are women Zen Buddhist Priests?
Come and listen to our panel and learn about the diversity in our
world religions and how they are experienced in our global
society. Discussion to follow presentations.
Please join us on Tuesday March 5th at 7pm in the Student
Activities Center Auditorium
Event Co-sponsored by: Office of Diversity and Affirmative
Action, The School of Social Welfare, "Dialogues Across
Differences" Grant, Muslim Students Association, Catholic Campus
Ministry, Protestant Campus Ministry, Baptist Campus Ministry
Stony Brook Gospel Choir, Center for India Studies,
Inter-Fraternity-Sorority Council, and Community Based Action
Research (C-Bar).
Refreshments will be served! We look forward to your
participation!
For further information please contact Sam Quiah at the Office of
Diversity and Affirmative Action (631) 632-6280 or Jonnel Doris
at the Vice President for Administration Office (631) 632-6353.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Pres/aaeeo.nsf/pages/news
Submitted by: Samuel Quiah/UST
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22. Help Build the Habitat for Humanity Stony Brook House
Homelessness is on the rise on Long Island, but you can help
break the cycle of poverty for a deserving family. Join our
campus community and Habitat for Humanity as we work together to
make a North Bellport family's dream of home ownership come true.
It costs roughly $60,000 in materials and services to build a
house on Long Island. Stony Brook has committed to raising
$40,000; the balance is funded through Habitat for Humanity.
Every department on campus and a variety of student groups are
making plans to raise funds for their designated part of the
house. So, take the Habitat Challenge calling for communities to
eliminate substandard housing in their area within this
generation. Support the Stony Brook House fundraising events and
help us reach our goal. For more information, contact your
department coordinator, or visit our web site on the YOCL page at
www.stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
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23. Jewelry Sale to benefit Sylvia Fund for students with
disabilities - Wednesday, February 27!
On Wednesday, February 27, 9a.m. to 5:30 p.m., you'll have the
opportunity to buy some unique jewelry creations in the
Administration Building lobby, while helping Stony Brook students
with disabilities. A significant percentage of the sales of
jewelry items will be donated to the Sylvia Fund, which grants
awards to students with disabilities. Notecards and prints
designed by Sylvia Geoghegan will also be on sale. Please stop by
the Admin lobby to see for yourself!
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
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24. SAVE THE DATE - Friday, April 26th 6:00 p.m. Benedict Atrium
WISDOM: Rules for Living in the Universe
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 philosophy 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 and Year of
Community Leadership Committee in honor of Earth Day.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
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25. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
February 27, 2002
TAOS Seminar
Wednesday, February 27, 2002, 11:30 a.m.
Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres,
Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120
Speaker: Dr. Steven Platick, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
Topic: "Multispectral Cloud Retrievals and the MODIS Algorithm"
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
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26. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Afternoon Seminar
Spearker
Marine Sciences Research Center presents Dr. Richard Kerr of
AAAS/Science on Friday, March 1st(2002) in Endeavour Hall, room
120 @12:30 P.M. His topic will be "An alternative Career in
Oceanography:From Gelbstoff to Science in the Media." Please join
us!!
Refreshments will be served at 12:15P.M. Host:Cindy Lee
Submitted by: Patricia Corn/MSRC
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27. Defensive Driving Program offered for UUP employees and their
immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on
Saturday, March 2, from 10 am to 4 pm in the Student Activity
Center, Room 304, for all UUP employees and their immediate
family members. Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made
payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office,
104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9
am to 3 pm. Contact Willa Smith at Ext. 26570 for more
information.
Submitted by: Willa Smith/Affl
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28. New SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and
Creative Activities -- Deadline: February 28th
SUNY Chancellor Robert King has announced a new Chancellor's
Award category, "Excellence in Scholarship and Creative
Activities," with a spring 2002 nomination deadline for the first
award cycle.
Full-time, tenured, or tenure-track faculty members of any
academic rank, who have completed at least three full years of
full-time service may be nominated. Students, faculty, and staff
may nominate. Deadline for receipt of the completed nomination
file is February 28, 2002.
For complete information and nominations forms, go to
www.sunysb.edu/pres/
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
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29. THE ROUND TABLE presentation of "FROM THE FIRES"-March 15th.
The Round Table invites you to attend a special presentation by
the Theatre Three Traveling Theatre, on Friday, March 15th, 2002
in the Stony Brook Union Auditorium at 2:45 p.m. "FROM THE
FIRES"-Voices of the Holocaust, written and directed by Jeffrey
E. Sanzel, is a play based on extensive research on the era 1937
to 1945. It traces one individual girl's life during this dark
era and focuses on her experiences. The play is fiction - the
times, the place, the experiences chronicled - unfortunately -
are not. Tickets are not required - we encourage you to attend.
Please contact The Round Table office - 2-7063, if you have any
questions
Submitted by: Janet Mclean/Prov
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30. Wed 2/27 4:30pm: Valerie Smith, Princeton University:
"Memory and the Civil Rights Movement." Thu 2/28 10:30am Smith
Seminar
Both events will take place at the Humanities Institue, E4341
Melville Library.
In recent years, increasing numbers of writers, filmmakers, and
visual artists have sought to memorialize the failures and
triumphs of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. Smith's paper,
"Memory and the Civil Rights Movement," will explore the politics
and uses of memory and nostalgia in selected films that look back
on the movement. Her lecture will take place on Wednesday,
February 27 at 4:30pm at HISB. Her seminar will take place
Thursday, February 28 at 10:30am at HISB.
Valerie Smith is Professor of English and African-American
Studies at Princeton University. She is the author of
Self-Discovery and Authority in Afro-American Narrative and Not
Just Race, Not Just Gender: Black Feminist Readings, and editor
of New Essays on Song of Solomon, Representing Blackness: Issues
in Film and Video, and African American Writers.
Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST
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31. Stony Brook Alumni Law Day
Get the feel for what practicing the law is really like at Stony
Brook Alumni Law Day, on Thursday February 28, 2002 at the
Student Activities Center. Panel discussions begin at 5:00 PM,
and are open to all students at Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook Alumni working in the field will lead panel
discussions of interest to all students contemplating law
schools. This is a great opportunity to learn from the pros.
Topics include:
*Criminal Law vs. Civil Law Practice
*Practicing Law in a Small Firm vs. a Large Firm
*Public Service vs. Private Service
*Careers Outside Practicing Law
Refreshments will be served. For more information and to RSVP
please call the Alumni Office at 632-6330. This event is
sponsored by the Law Offices Of Cartier, Hogan, Bernstein, and
Auerbach, P.C. Specializing in Accidents, Estate Planning and
Commercial Law 77 Medford Avenue, Pathchogue, New York
631-654-4900
Submitted by: Cynthia E Pedersen/UAff
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32. "Re-mapping Latin American Studies: Postcolonialism,
Subaltern Studies, Post-Occidentalism and Globalization Theory"
Tuesday, February 26
5:00-6:30 PM
SBS, N-320
LACC Conference Room
Talk given by EDUARDO MENDIETA from the Philosophy Department at
Stony Brook.
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
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33. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its
2001-2002 Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup
Corporate & Investment Bank.
Dr. Mark Wegman (IBM T.J. Watson Research Center) will discuss
"Optimizing Component Interaction", which is a fundamental
problem in constructing efficient component-oriented programs.
The lecture will be at 2:15pm on Friday, March 1,in Javits 102.
Dr. Wegman is a Fellow of the ACM, in recognition of his
contributions to compilers and algorithms. He is a senior
manager at IBM Research responsible for the area of Object and
Enterprise Programming.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/website/research/lectureseries.html
Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS
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34. Lipid Series
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, February 27th March 6th, 13th and 20th
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: rjaber/UHMC
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35. OSC Mandates the use of the BTA for State Travel Airfare
STATE TRAVEL: On January 1, 2001, the Office of the State
Comptroller mandated that all airline tickets for State funded
travel must be purchased on the AMEX Business Travel Account.
Travel arrangements must be made by contacting Austin Travel, the
authorized State agency, located in the Main Campus Library
Building. Please be sure to indicate the correct valid state
account number funding your trip. The BTA policy reduces the need
for "Out of Pocket" expenses, failure to comply with this
procedure shall delay the processing of your travel
reimbursement. Questions regarding the BTA can be directed to
Rosalie Makarick of Procurement at 2-6022.
http://www.procurement.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
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36. Distinguished Scholar Femi Ojo-Ade speaks on "Africa and Her
Detractors"
Distinguished scholar Femi Ojo-Ade, a candidate for the position
of Chair of the Africana Studies department, will deliver a talk
on "Africa and Her Detractors, or Jojo Wan Go Back to Uganda",
Thursday, February 28th, from 4:30-6:00 in the Richard B. Moore
Library, Social and Behavioral Sciences building, room S-224. A
reception will follow the talk. The campus community is invited
to attend.
Submitted by: Kathleen Breidenbach/CAS
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37. Career Women's Luncheon on March 7
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our
Career Women's Luncheon on Thursday, March 7, at 12:00 noon, in
the Student Union Ballroom. We are honored to have Vivian
Viloria Fisher, mother of five children, who is a teacher on
leave from Ward Melville High School, and Legislator of the 5th
Suffolk County Legislative District, as our speaker. Among her
many accomplishments, she secured a $50,000 grant with emphasis
on services for children and families. She will talk to you
about her life as a politician.
Bring payment of $8.50 before March 1 to the people listed
below. Checks may be made payable to "Chartwells".
Caroline Morbillo 2-9796, Pat Burke 2-4194, Alba Beltran 2-4151,
Pat Miller 2-6010, Lucille Meci 2-8260,
Pat Peiliker 2-8080, Chris Eastman 4-3056, Marie Barnouw 2-9248,
Augusta Kuhn 2-7280
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
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38. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - YEAR OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP "RAY OF
LIGHT AWARDS"
The YOCL Committee seeks nominations for individuals to honored
for their community involvement at the "Ray of Light Awards," on
April 29, 4:00pm, Student Activities Center. Nominees shall be
selected from six categories:
1. Social Justice - Establishing and maintaining the rights of
individuals or underrepresented groups through social change or
activism.
2. Emerging Leaders - For Stony Brook students whose leadership
has benefit the surrounding communities.
3. Arts - Advancing appreciation of the Arts through access and
promotion.
4. Health - Improving the health status of the community through
programs, services, education or research.
5. Environment - Protection and stewardship of the environment
through education, research or practice.
6. Human Services - Improving access or providing services such
as housing, food assistance, counseling, etc.
By March 6, please send name of nominee, organizational
affiliation, and a brief paragraph explaining why the nominee
should be honored to: Cheryl.Chambers@sunysb.edu (pH: 2-9968)
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
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39. Aikido Class
Tuesday's @ 7:00 P.M.
Dates: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30
Site: Sports Complex Exercise Room
Cost: $40.00 for 9 sessions
To register for class contact Susan DiMonda via notes or
632-7206.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
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40. Free Wellness Seminar in Self Defense for Women
Offered by Wellness Center and University Police
Wednesday's @ 5:15pm on 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Site: Wellness Center Located in SAC
Registration required and only a few slots are left.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
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41. New Wellness Fitness Class Schedule
Registration for classes starting in March going on right now
for:
Monday's @ 5:15pm - Stretch & Flex Camp
Tuesday's @ 5:15pm - Body Sculpting
Tuesday's @ 5:30pm - Intermediate Yoga
Wednesday's @ 5:15pm - Beginner Yoga
Thursday's @ 5:15pm - Low Impact Aerobics
Cost for each class is $35.00 for 6 sessions.
Check out our web site for detailed information on each class.
To register contact Sue DiMonda via e-mail or 632-7206.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
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42. Universtiy Senate now accepting Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for positions on the 13
Standing Committees of the University Senate.
Places will be opening up on these committees as part of
the normal election cycle, and we urge you to volunteer yourself
or to suggest colleagues to stand for election to any of these
committees in the Senate. You can view the charges and
vacancies for each committee by going to the University Senate
website and clicking on Standing Committees (the vacant terms are
those whose terms end 9/02) at
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/usenate.nsf
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
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43. ENROLLMENT OPEN HOUSE. SCHOOL AGE SUMMER and AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMS, KINDERGARTEN, and CHILDCARE AT SBCCSI.
Stony Brook Child Care on South Drive is opening it's doors to
potential new families on Saturday March 9th11 am to 1 pm and
Wednesday March 13th 6-7:30 pm. Come and tour the facility,
talk to the teachers, administrators, and parents with children
already enrolled in the program. Learn about our programs for
children ranging in age from 2 months to 8 years. Come and learn
about quality early education and care available right here on
campus.
Call 632 6930 for more information or e-mail
dmasone@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
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44. TIAA-CREF Seminars - for state employees of Stony Brook
Uiversity Hospital, Coram Health Center, Tech Park and the LISVH.
TIAA-CREF will be conducting the following workshops: Staying on
Track in a Market Downturn - Tues., Feb. 26th Classroom 159,
Level 3, HSC ***** A Woman's Money, A Women's Future - Tues.,
March 19th, Classroom 171, Level 3, HSC ***** Tax-Deferred
Annuities - Tues., April 23rd, Classroom 159, Level 3, HSC. All
seminars are from 12 noon to 1 pm. To reserve a seat at either
seminar, please call TIAA-CREF at 800-842-8412 between 9 am and 4
pm.
http://www.tiaa-cref.org
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
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45. Shirley Strum Kenny Arts Festival
The Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival Committee is trying
to locate talent in the Arts for the weeklong festival. (April
15-21) Applications for performers, artists, dancers, film
makers, poets, musicians are available in the Women's Studies
Office, Old Chemistry 105 and in the Theatre, Art and Music
Departments and the Staller Center Gallery. For more information
write: ckoppelman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Constance Koppelman/CAS
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