Campus Announcements for the week of 06/03/2002
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1. A Tiaa-Cref Representative Will Be At Tech Park On June 20, 2002 To Conduct Individual Counseling Sessions.
2. Looking for a Positive and Convenient Summer Experience for Your Kindergarten, 1st Or 2nd Grader? SBCCSI's On Campus Program.
3. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 24 - August 16
4. Women's Heart Health Series
5. Stress Management Workshops
6. JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge
7. 30-minute Library Tours
8. Welcome to the New Library Catalog, STARS!
9. Study of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
10. Summer Fitness Classes @ 12 Noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday's
11. Summer Evening Fitness Class Schedule
12. Project Liberty is Providing Free Support Services to Persons Affected by the September 11th World Trade Center Attacks.
13. Issues of Voice and Discourse in the Teaching of Writing....a One-Day Conference October 5, 2002
14. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
15. Interactive Learning System Institute at CELT Stony Brook , June 24th -- 27th, 2002
16. Wellness Center presents Free Seminar in Kung Fu
17. CSEA Worker Training Program
18. General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) Newsletter
1. A Tiaa-Cref Representative Will Be At Tech Park On June 20, 2002 To Conduct Individual Counseling Sessions.
June 20, 2002, a TIAA-CREF Representative will be at Tech Park, Bldg. 31, Conference Room A to conduct individual counseling sessions from 8 am to 4 pm for Tech Park Employees. To schedule an appointment call TIAA-CREF at 1-800-842-8412.
Tech Park, LISVH, Coram Health Center and hospital employees may contact TIAA-CREF at 1-800-842-8412 to schedule an appointment for an individual counseling session on a different day.
http://www.tiaa-cref.org
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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 @ Stony Brook.
Submitted by: Bridget Baio/HSC
13. Issues of Voice and Discourse in the Teaching of Writing....a One-Day Conference October 5, 2002
" Issues of Voice and Discourse in Teaching College Writing" will be the theme of a one-day conference sponsored by the Program in Writing and Rhetoric at Stony Brook University, to be held Saturday, October 5, 2002, 9 AM to 5 PM. The keynote speaker will be Peter Elbow. Respondents will be Sondra Perl, Louise Wetherbee Phelps, and Ira Shor.
We invite proposals for panel presentations, individual presentations, or interactive workshops. Suggested topics include the issue of student development of his/her voice in college writing, the challenge of managing competing voices in the researched essay, the use of alternative discourses in representing intellectual work, and the impact of technology on students' texts. The deadline for proposals is June 28, 2002.
To register for the conference, or to obtain more information about submitting a proposal, visit
http://www.sunysb.edu/writrhet/
http://www.sunysb.edu/writrhet/
Submitted by: Cynthia Davidson/CAS
14. 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 Health Resource Center - located in the main entrance of the hospital on 6/6/02 from 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
15. Interactive Learning System Institute at CELT Stony Brook , June 24th -- 27th, 2002
This workshop will be given by Pacific Crest.
Description : Designing Online Quality Curriculum, Facilitating Quality Learning Online, Designing Strong Assessment and Evaluation Tools for the Online Environment, Enhancing the Use of Technology in an Online Environment.
For more information please go to
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
To register please send an email to CELT@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with your name, department, phone, and email.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/Prov
16. Wellness Center presents Free Seminar in Kung Fu
The Wellness Center is offering a FREE seminar on Kung Fu. Come to the Exercise Room in the Sports Complex on Wednesday, June 12th at 5:15pm to learn more about Choy-Li-Fut a traditional style of Kung Fu.
Sifu Chang from the Chinese Martial Arts and Health Center located in Miller Place will present on Southern China's most complete and popular style of Kung Fu. Choy-Li-Fut is a southern martial art that combines movements for upper and lower body. He will discuss the physical and psychological benefits of practicing Choy-Li-Fut. If you are interested in participating in the Free Seminar contact Susan DiMonda @ 632-7206 or e-mail sdimonda@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
If you can not attend but are interested in seeing a Choy-Li-Fut Kung Fu class offered please contact Susan DiMonda.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
17. CSEA Worker Training Program
The School of Health Technology and Management is pleased to continue its series of CSEA Worker Training classes. This week's schedule is as follows:
Tues. June 4, 2002: Introduction to the Internet I, 10-11:30
Tues. June 4, 2002: Reading and Understanding Medical Terminology, 2-3:30
Wed. June 5, 2002: Introduction to Communication, 2-3:30
Wed. June 5, 2002: Preparing for the Interview Part I, 10-11:30
Walk-in's will be accommodated on a space available basis. For additional information or to obtain a registration form for future classes, please call 4-2252.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
18. General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) Newsletter
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves via our electronic newsletter. We offer many benefits to investigators and those interested in participating in clinical research. After reading our newsletter, we hope you will stop by to visit with us and take full advantage of our Center's valuable resources.
http://news.gcrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: David Cyrille/UHMC