Campus Announcements for the week of 04/22/2002
Table of Contents
1. Come to a SOLAR System Demonstration
2. Welcome to the new library catalog, STARS!
3. Blackboard Workshops - April 2002
4. Project Liberty is providing free support services to persons affected by the September 11th World Trade Center attacks.
5. Fountain Fest 2002, Wednesday, May 1, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
6. Advance Sale Tickets to Strawberry Fest
7. May Commencement 2002
8. Civil Service Examination Preparation Classes in the HSC
9. Debbie Whittemore Mememorial 5k Run/Walk
10. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
11. Summer Job Expo
12. Mother Courage and Her Children - Opens Thursday, April 18th, Staller Center for the Arts
13. U.S. Savings Bonds - A representative from National Bond & Trust will be outside the cafeteria on April 24, 2002.
14. April 23, 2002 TIAA-CREF Seminar "Tax-Deferred Annuities" being held at 12 noon will be in Room 171,not Room 159.
15. Stony Brook Camerata Singers Concert, Friday, May 3, at 8:00 p.m. at the Staller Center
16. "Baroque Spectacular - Four Centuries of Old/New Music" Sunday, May 5, 3 pm, Recital Hall - Free!
17. Eap Lunchtime Learning, Friday, May 3rd Lunch Provided
18. Professional Development Series
19. Travel Agent Transaction Fees
20. Auditions for the USB Adult Chamber Music Program to be held Monday, April 29, 7 pm
21. Business Friends Of Hillel Art Auction Benefits Jewish Life On Campus
22. Secretary Day - Gift Sale
23. LECTURE - Wisdom: Rules for Living in the Universe Friday, April 26th at 6:00 p.m., in the Benedict Atrium
24. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar April 24, 2002
25. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Seminar Speaker
26. FREE Wellness Seminars
27. Scholars in Infectious Diseases Seminar: "Molecular Genetics of the Lyme Disease Spirochete: Teaching a New Bug Old Tricks"
28. Wed. 4/24 4:30pm HISB Distinguished Lecturer, Deborah McDowell, University of Virginia: "The I/Eye of Record: Remembering the Civil Rights Movement."
29. Thurs 4/25 4:30: Distinguished Lecturer, Martin Jay, UC Berkeley: "Somaesthetics and Democracy: John Dewey and Body Art." Seminar 4/26 10:30
30. 4/29 1pm at HISB. Andrea Fabry presents Follow the Fleet (1936) directed by Mark Sandrich starring Astaire and Rogers.
31. Thurs 4/25 2pm. Professor Lydia Goehr, Department of Philosophy, Columbia University lectures: "In the Shadow of the Canon"
32. International Services Workshop Series -- Re-Entry And "Reverse Culture Shock"
33. The Learning Communities Program presents Doctors Without Borders on April 23, in SAC 306, 7 p.m..
34. Marcia Ann Gillespie to Speak for Women's Leadership Symposium Thursday 4/25
35. International Focus Lecture: "The Rhetoric of the Axis of Evil and its Impact on Iranian Politics"
36. Wisdom: Rules for Living in the Universe Lecture by Matthew Fox Friday April 26th 6.00 p.m. Benedict Atrium.
37. Breast Cancer Group Sessions
38. University Association
39. Summer Camp at Stony Brook Two New Open House Dates June 24 - August 16, 2002
40. Osteoporosis Prevention And Management Series
41. Law Day in New York State
42. Science Exploration Camp
43. SpringFest- EarthStock: A Community Joined to Protect our Planet for Future Generations
44. General Clinical Research Center Tour
45. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
46. Golf For The Beginner
47. Looking For A Positive And Convenient Summer Experience For Your Kindergarten, 1st Or 2nd Grader? SBCCSI's On Campus Program.
48. Special On Campus Car Show!
49. Clinical trial to relieve the symptoms of dry mouth
50. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement 1
51. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement 2
1. Come to a SOLAR System Demonstration
Faculty and staff: You are cordially invited to attend a demonstration of the new student data (SOLAR) system. See how students will register. Also, see samples of faculty transactions such as accessing class rosters, grading, and viewing student transcripts for advising. Sessions will be held in the Javits Lecture Center, Room 103, from 1 to 2 pm on April 24.
Richard W. Reeder CIO
http://www.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem
Submitted by: Melissa Bishop/DoIT
2. 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!
Wednesday, April 24, 1:30 pm
Wednesday, May 1, 12:40 pm
Wednesday, May 8, 12:40 pm
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
3. Blackboard Workshops - April 2002
Have you heard about Blackboard but aren't sure what it is or how you can use it? Are you aware that classes, academic departments & student clubs are now using this system as a supplemental communication tool?
During the Month of April, Instructional Computing will be offering Blackboard Workshops in the Student Union SINC Site Room 080.
What is Blackboard:
Thursday, April 11th 4-5pm
Monday, April 15th 9:15am-10:15am
Tuesday, April 23rd 11:30-12:30pm
Setting Up Blackboard (You need a Blackboard account to attend this session):
Tuesday, April 9th 12:50-2:10pm
Tuesday, April 23rd 3:50-5:10pm
Thursday, April 25th 9:50-11:10am
Register on-line at:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Interested in Teaching with Technology? Visit the Teaching with Technology website at:
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/blackboard.htm
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
4. 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 Setember 11th. Please contact Bridget Baio at the Sayville Project at 563-2290 or by E-mail, bbaio@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information. Project Liberty is funded by FEMA and the Center for Mental Health Services, and is supported by the NYS Office of Mental Health and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. All services are free and strictly confidential. The Sayville Project is a community support services agency sponsored by the School of Social Welfare, SUNY.
Submitted by: Bridget Baio/HSC
5. Fountain Fest 2002, Wednesday, May 1, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Come to the third annual Stony Brook Fountain Festival celebrating the Year of Community Leadership. Smoothies and other strawberry treats will be available at the Strawberry Fest (early opening 11:00 a.m.). Enjoy multicultural presentations from campus student clubs and groups. Meet with representatives from local service organizations to find out how you can make a difference. See sport demonstrations and get a free blood-pressure screening. All while listening to the music of Buddy Merriam and Backroads Blue Grass Band, Stony Brook Big Band Jazz Ensemble and WBLI Radio.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
6. Advance Sale Tickets to Strawberry Fest
Purchase your tickets in advance for $6.25 (reg. $6.75) from April 18-30 at Kelly Dining Center, Roth Food Court, Campus Connection at H-Quad or at the Administration Cart
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
7. May Commencement 2002
Stony Brook's 42nd Annual Commencement celebration is scheduled for Thursday 5/16 and Friday 5/17. Once again we need your assistance with the activities of graduation. If you can help out for a few hours or the entire day, please e-mail Peg Abbatiello at mabbatiello@notes.cc.sunysb.edu indicating the day and hours of your availability.
We need volunteers for:
1. Date: Wed. May 15, 2002 - 10:00 am - setup
2. Date: Thurs., May 16, 2002 -- 5:45 pm - 8:30 p.m.
Event: BACCALAUREATE HONORS CONVOCATION
3. Date: Friday, May 17, 2002 -- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Event: UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
4. Date: Friday, May 17, 2002 -- 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Event: FESTIVAL
Volunteers can take pride in knowing they played an important role in the production of a program that has a profound and lasting impact on the participants. A few hours or the entire day would help greatly!
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
8. Civil Service Examination Preparation Classes in the HSC
Stony Brook University Hospital Department of Corporate Education and Training is offering classes in the HSC to assist staff preparing to take the Beginning Clerical Worker test. There will be two Beginning Clerical Worker Examinations prep classes offered on April 29, 2002 in Lecture Hall 1 on Level 2 of the HSC. Employees may attend either the 2 to 5 PM class or the 5 to 8 PM class.
To register for either of these classes please call Jean, in Corporate Education and Training at 4-9805.
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
9. Debbie Whittemore Mememorial 5k Run/Walk
Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 10:00am on West Campus Registration Fee: $8.00 Students, $10.00 Faculty/staff and community. $15.00/Day of Race Registration. T-shirts guaranteed to first 250 registrants. Awards: Top Male and Female Competitors! Top Three Competitors Male/Female in the following age categories: 12 & Under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over Top Male/Female USB Student Top Male/Female USB Faculty/Staff Walker category Awards to top three male and female finishers overall Phisically Challenged category Awards to top male and female finishers overall Award Ceremony and Raffle Drawing-Immediately following the race in the Pritchard Gymnasium Post Race Raffles, giveaways! For application visit our website link below and download the application or call 632-7168 for more information.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu/events/debbie.html
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
10. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
Friday, May 3, 2002 Registration is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni of Stony Brook University. Each Foresome may invite one guest player who is not affiliated with the university.
Site: Heatherwood Golf Club
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $39.00 Faculty/staff/guest, $30.00 Students
Tournament Structure: Scramble (Best Ball)
Awards: Team Low Gross, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 or first 18 foresomes.
Contact: Marie Turchiano @ 632-4145 or mturchiano@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
11. Summer Job Expo
Summer Job Expo, April 24, 2002 in the Student Activities Center, 11am - 2pm. Expo will be for students seeking summer employment. Students should bring copies of their resume.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career/
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
12. Mother Courage and Her Children - Opens Thursday, April 18th, Staller Center for the Arts
Stony Brook Stages presents Bertolt Brecht's landmark play, Mother Courage and Her Children. With war raging all around, a woman at the verge of disaster struggles to keep her business and family alive. Brecht tells the story of Ana Ferling with an alluring blend of pathos, humor and burlesque, mocking her foolhardiness while sympathizing with her wretched plight. He ironically nicknames her Mother Courage for her less-than-heroic actions under fire.
Directed by Chris Dolman, Musical Direction by Ellen Michelmore.
Opens on April 18th at 8 p.m. in Theatre II. Other performances are April 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 at 8 p.m.; Matiness on Sunday, April 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.
(Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)
Tickets: $10 general audience/$8 faculty & staff/$6 students & seniors. Call the Box Office at 631/632-ARTS for tickets.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
13. U.S. Savings Bonds - A representative from National Bond & Trust will be outside the cafeteria on April 24, 2002.
Please share this notice with your dept. On April 24, 2002 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm a representative from National Bond & Trust will be present outside the cafeteria on Level 5 of the hospital to answer questions and provide information regarding the Savings Bond Program. For more information visit the representative on April 24th,the website www.nbtco.com or call National Bond & Trust at 1-800-426-9314.
http://www.nbtco.com
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
14. April 23, 2002 TIAA-CREF Seminar "Tax-Deferred Annuities" being held at 12 noon will be in Room 171,not Room 159.
The TIAA-CREF Seminar "Tax-Deferred Annuities" will be held in Room 171, Level 3, HSC, not Room 159. The time (12 noon) and date (April 23rd) are still the same. If you wish to attend, call TIAA-CREF at 1-800-842-8412 or visit the website www.tiaa-cref.org to reserve a seat.
The only change to the seminar is the room location as noted above.
http://www.tiaa-cref.org
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
15. Stony Brook Camerata Singers Concert, Friday, May 3, at 8:00 p.m. at the Staller Center
Stony Brook Camerata Singers, conducted by Timothy Mount, will perform works by two great American choral composers, Randall Thompson and Libby Larsen. Randall Thompson is beloved by audiences for his "Alleluia", "Frostiana", "Testament of Freedom", and many other pieces. Camerata will perform his rarely heard "Mass of the Holy Spirit" and several smaller works. Libby Larsen, an important composer from Minnesota, will be represented by her never-before-recorded "By a Departing Light" on haunting texts by Emily Dickinson as well as her cute and challenging "Sweet and Sour Nursery Rhymes" with French Horn. The entire program will be recorded in May on Koch International. Tickets available at Staller Center Box Office: 632-ARTS. Prices: $8 general admission/$4 students, seniors, USB faculty and staff. For more information, call the Department of Music at 632-7330.
http://www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Robin Pouler-Mcgrath/CAS
16. "Baroque Spectacular - Four Centuries of Old/New Music" Sunday, May 5, 3 pm, Recital Hall - Free!
The Stony Brook Baroque Players present an unusual and highly varied concert of Baroque and new music for Baroque chamber ensemble. The highlight is the newly commissioned work, "Partita", by Stony Brook composer, Peter Winkler, for Baroque ensemble. This is perhaps the first 21st century musical work written expressly for 18th century specialists. It blends the pomp of French court dances with an improvised jazzy "downtown" feel. Also on the program: some "real" French dance music - a suite by Rameau for Baroque orchestra and voice taken from his famed opera, "Hippolyte and Aricie"; fantasies by Purcell and Castello, a parody by Handel using themes from "Messiah", and an improvised set of divisions on one of the most famous madrigals of all time - "Ancor che col Partire". Performances are on modern and period Baroque string instruments, bows, sackbut, recorder, and a copy of a Renaissance drum and tambourine.
http://www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Robin Pouler-Mcgrath/CAS
17. Eap Lunchtime Learning, Friday, May 3rd Lunch Provided
BULLYING: Advice for Parents
Parents are often placed in the difficult position of hearing the heart-breaking accounts of bullying experiences that their children report. What's a parent to do? This workshop will offer some assistance to parents on how to directly deal with your child, how to tackle the problem at the school level, and how to bring in legal help, if needed.
Date: May 3, 2002 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Peace Center, Old Chemistry Lobby
LUNCH PROVIDED
TO REGISTER CALL DENISE GROSS, Training & Organizational Development, at 632-4501.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
18. Professional Development Series
If you are interested in enhancing your professional skills, this program is for you! This introductory program focuses on communication and gives employees skills in 7 critical areas: Listening, Taking on a New Assignment, Getting Your Point Across, Participating in Meetings, Keeping Your Boss Informed, Resolving Issues With Others, Being a Team Player. This is a multi-session program. Participants must attend all sessions. To register for this program contact Cindy Brodsky, Training & Organizational Development, HRS at 2-6102. When: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Submitted by: Denise Gross/Admin
19. Travel Agent Transaction Fees
Please be aware that effective April 17, 2002, under the terms of Contract PS 5882 with Austin Travel, the transaction fees associated with all air and rail tickets have increased. These transaction fees will be included in the total amount charged to your account; the increased charges apply to both State and Research. If you have any questions regarding this matter or either of the BTA programs please contact Rosalie Makarick at 2-6022. * Airline Ticket Transaction Fee $25.00 * Train Ticket Transaction Fee $15.00
http://www.procurement.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
20. Auditions for the USB Adult Chamber Music Program to be held Monday, April 29, 7 pm
The USB Pre-College and Community Music Programs are pleased to announce the third Adult Chamber Music Workshop for 2001-2002. Adult musicians of all levels of ability and experience are invited to participate. Ensembles for strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, and voice will be formed based on performance level and the best possible instrumentation. Pre-existing groups are also welcome. Ensembles will be coached by well-known and experienced musicians who bring years of chamber music coaching to the program. The 90-minute workshops will meet for four weeks during May and will culminate in a recital in the Staller Center Recital Hall on June 2. Call Edith Auner at 632-7328 to schedule an appointment and for more information.
http://www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Robin Pouler-Mcgrath/CAS
21. Business Friends Of Hillel Art Auction Benefits Jewish Life On Campus
Art ranging from $35 pieces for your kitchen, up to thousands of dollars. Bid on Monets, Manets, Dalis, Tarkays and more! A percentage of all art sold will benefit the Stony Brook Hillel Foundation for Jewish Life.
Please join us on Sunday, April 28th in the Stony Brook Union Ballroom. Preview, refreshments and entertainment at 2:00. Bidding begins at 3:00.
Tickets cost $10 per person/$15 per couple OR ENTER FREE WITH YOUR RAFFLE TICKET. Limited Art Raffle to be drawn at the end of the auction (you need not be present to win). Grand prize: Peter Max original "Theodore Herzl" ($6000 value). Second prizes: Limited Edition framed photographs of Miles Davis and Marilyn Monroe ($400 value each). For more information call the Hillel Foundation office at 632-6565.
http://www.BFOH.org
Submitted by: Joseph Topek/Affl
22. Secretary Day - Gift Sale
Wednesda, April 24, 2002, Plants and Pottery Sale, Stony Brook Union Lobby 11 am - 3 pm - Special RAKU PIECES. Buy a special gift for your secretary - sponsored by the Stony Brook Union Crafts Center.
Submitted by: Mildred Thurston/OSA
23. LECTURE - Wisdom: Rules for Living in the Universe Friday, April 26th at 6:00 p.m., in the Benedict Atrium
Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an inspiring lecture by theologian and best-selling author, Matthew Fox. Fox, author of 24 books on the topics of Creatism and Spirituality holds Masters degrees in philosopy and theology. His lecture, WISDOM: Rules for Living in the Universe, explores living in harmony with the environment with an understanding of today's science. Event is free. RSVP requested. For more information contact Br. Clark Berge at 632-6563, or visit our web site at www.stonybrook.edu.
Sponsored by the Protestant Campus Ministries, Year of Community Leadership Committee and School of Social Welfare in honor of Earth Day.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
24. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar April 24, 2002
TAOS Seminar Wednesday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres, Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120
Speaker: Dr. Sukyoung Lee, Department of Meteorology, Pennsylvania State University
Topic: " The Relationship Between Subtropical and Eddy-Driven Jets: Implications for the NAO"
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
25. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Seminar Speaker
Marine Sciences Research Center presents Dr. Robert Dunbar of Stanford University/JOI on April 26th in Endeavour Hall, room 120 @ 12:30P.M. Topic to be discussed-"Southern Ocean impacts on global climate:clues from the Antarctic Margin" Refreshments @12:15P.M. Host-Steve Goodbred
Submitted by: Patricia Corn/MSRC
26. FREE Wellness Seminars
FREE Wellness Workshops!
Body Image Workshop Listen to your Body! How do you feel about your body image? If you are concerned about your eating and body image, we can help.
The Wo/men's Center is an on campus organization, staffed with professionals who want to help men and women deal with issues such as this.
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Location: TBA
Interested in any of the above workshops Contact: Sue DiMonda sdimonda@notes.cc.sunysb.edu Christine Buraczewski cburaczewski@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call Wellness Center 632-6850
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
27. Scholars in Infectious Diseases Seminar: "Molecular Genetics of the Lyme Disease Spirochete: Teaching a New Bug Old Tricks"
Patricia Rosa, Ph.D., of the Rocky Mountain Laboratory, NIAID, will present a seminar for the Scholars in Infectious Diseases series on Monday, April 29, at 12 Noon, in Lecture Hall 5, HSC Level 3. The title of Dr. Rosa's talk is: "Molecular Genetics of the Lyme Disease Spirochete: Teaching a New Bug Old Tricks."
For more information, please call the Center for Infectious Diseases at 2-4286.
Submitted by: Dreania LeVine/UHMC
28. Wed. 4/24 4:30pm HISB Distinguished Lecturer, Deborah McDowell, University of Virginia: "The I/Eye of Record: Remembering the Civil Rights Movement."
The Humanities Institute (HISB) is located at E4341 Library.
Focusing on photography in the making of the Civil Rights Movement, McDowell's presentation will survey the iconic images of the period - summarized by police dogs and fire hoses turned on passive demonstrators, for example - and their hold on all subsequent representations of the period, including first person accounts. The 'I' of personal memory is eclipsed by the camera's 'eye.' The presentation will also examine these signature images of the Civil Rights Movement in relation to now commonplace theories of photography, particularly those that see photographic signification as exercised in pictorial conventions that are never 'purely' photographic. Photographic meaning is, then, the outcome of an interplay of iconic, graphic, and narrative conventions. McDowell's lecture was originally scheduled for fall 2001 but was postponed due to world events.
Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST
29. Thurs 4/25 4:30: Distinguished Lecturer, Martin Jay, UC Berkeley: "Somaesthetics and Democracy: John Dewey and Body Art." Seminar 4/26 10:30
Both lecture and seminar are organized by and will take place at the Humanities Institute (HISB) at E4341 Library.
Drawing on John Dewey's seminal treatise ART AS EXPERIENCE, the American neo-pragmatist philosopher Richard Shusterman has recently introduced the concept of 'somaesthetics' to describe art that is located in the artist's body rather than in objects of contemplation. Both he and Dewey contend that such art has the potential to enhance democratic culture. This talk investigates their claims for a tradition of body art that they neither anticipated (in the case of Dewey) nor acknowledge (in the case of Shusterman): the transgressive tradition of performance art that emerged in the 1960's in Europe, North America and Asia. Among its leading practitioners are the Vienna Actionists, Piero Manzoni, Carolee Schneeman, Vito Acconci, Paul McCarthy, Linda Benglis, Shigeko Kubota, Keith Boadwee, Marina Abramovic and Orlan.
Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST
30. 4/29 1pm at HISB. Andrea Fabry presents Follow the Fleet (1936) directed by Mark Sandrich starring Astaire and Rogers.
16MM FILM SERIES SPONSORED BY THE HUMANITIES INSTITUTE
Join us in the Humanities Institute (E4341 Library) on Monday, April 29 at 1pm for Follow the Fleet, a 1936 musical directed by Mark Sandrich, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The movie will be introduced by film scholar and Stony Brook graduate student Andrea Fabry.
Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST
31. Thurs 4/25 2pm. Professor Lydia Goehr, Department of Philosophy, Columbia University lectures: "In the Shadow of the Canon"
The event will take at the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook, E4341 Library.
This colloquium is presented The Department of Music at SUNY Stony Brook, and co-sponsored by the Humanities Institute.
Please note that the April 25 lecture date is a correction of the date reported in the HISB Spring 2002 Newsletter. For more information about this event, please contact Maiko Kawabata at 631-632-7330.
Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST
32. International Services Workshop Series -- Re-Entry And "Reverse Culture Shock"
On Wednesday, April 24, at 1:00 p.m., in the Graduate School Conference Room (Suite 2401 Computer Science Building), International Services will give a workshop on preparing for a return to one's home country after studying in the United States. Many international students prepare carefully for coming to the U.S. but do not even consider that preparation is needed to go home. Nor are they prepared for the "reverse culture shock" many experience upon that return. After all, they are going home! Prepare yourself. Come find out how at this workshop.
For more information, contact International Services at 632-4685.
Submitted by: Rose Cohen-Brown/Grad
33. The Learning Communities Program presents Doctors Without Borders on April 23, in SAC 306, 7 p.m..
The Learning Communities Program is proud to present Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres on Tuesday, April 23 in SAC 306 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.. Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, Doctors Without Borders provides medical care and humanitarian assistance in over 80 countries. Martha McEntee, a Doctors Without Borders attorney, will explain the work the organization does and how human rights concerns and health care are combined in their ongoing projects and missions. A question and answer period with the audience will follow the presentation. Everyone in the Stony Brook community is cordially invited to attend this important event. For additional information, contact David Maynard at 632-4595.
Submitted by: David Maynard/CAS
34. Marcia Ann Gillespie to Speak for Women's Leadership Symposium Thursday 4/25
Women's Leadership Symposium 2002
Keynote Lecture- 'Leadership: Personal, Professional, and Global Perspectives'
Marcia Ann Gillespie, Former Editor in chief of Ms. Magazine
Date/Time: Thursday April 25th 3:30-5:00 (lecture), 5:00-6:00 (reception)
Location: Student Activities Center Auditorium
Lecture co-sponsors include the Year of Community Leadership, the Graduate Student Organization, the Athletics Department, and the Center for Womyn's Concerns.
This event is open to the entire campus, and will be followed by an informal reception in SAC 221 from 5:00-6:00. This talk is the kick-off lecture for the Women's Leadership Conference, which will be held on the third floor of the Student Activities Center from 10:00-4:00 on Saturday April 27th. Attendance at the conference is limited, and advance registration is required. Please contact Tanya Smith, tasmith@ic.sunysb.edu, for more information about these events.
Submitted by: Tanya Smith/GST
35. International Focus Lecture: "The Rhetoric of the Axis of Evil and its Impact on Iranian Politics"
Dr. Naser Hadian will give an Iranian perspective on current events and Iranian politics. He is currently visiting Professor at Columbia Universty and Professor in the Department of Political Science in the University of Tehran.
Wednesday, April 24th Refreshments and conversation at 4pm; Lecture will begin at 4:30pm Student Activities Center, Room 306
Cosponsored by International Programs, ASPS and the Sociology Department
Submitted by: Elizabeth Barnum/Grad
36. Wisdom: Rules for Living in the Universe Lecture by Matthew Fox Friday April 26th 6.00 p.m. Benedict Atrium.
As part of the Earth Day celebration, we invite you to join us for an inspiring lecture by theologian and best-selling author Matthew Fox.
His talk, "Wisdom: Rules for Living in the Universe," explores the scientific and ethical basis for living in harmony with the environment.
The event is free. RSVP requested; Call Brother Clark Berge at (631) 632 6563.
For disability-related accommodation, please call (631) 632 6563.
Matthew Fox also will participate in a day long celebration of Earth Day on Saturday April 27th, starting at 10.00 a.m. at the Little Portion Friary. His address, "Creation, Spirituality and the Seven Chakras: West Meets East," will be followed by a prayer service, cultural displays, workshops and a torch-lit labyrinth walk. Admission is free. Donations are requested. Call (631) 473 0553 for directions and information.
Submitted by: Karen Haigh/Affl
37. Breast Cancer Group Sessions
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be conducting two, two-hour visits for patients with breast cancer and at high risk for breast cancer. These visits will involve a brief, individual evaluation followed by group sessions on nutrition (whole foods, supplements) and mind/body medicine (meditation, imagery, prayer).
These visits will be on Wednesday, May 15th and May 22nd from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park. Most insurance plans accepted with the appropriate co-pay. For those without insurance, the cost of both sessions will be $80.00 per person payable at the time of registration.
Since each session can accommodate only 15 people, please register as early as possible by calling 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
38. University Association
The University Association has had a long-standing relationship with SUNY @ Stony Brook and the community. It has been a vital source for scholarships for over 40 years.
We are sorry to announce the dissolution of the University Association as of July, 2002. The University Association board members would like to thank everyone for their support and contributions. The interest groups have made arrangements to continue to operate independently or disband with us. If you are a member of an interest group, please contact the interest group chairperson for further information.
Thank you. Sincerely, University Association Board Members
Submitted by: Priscilla Komara/CPMP
39. Summer Camp at Stony Brook Two New Open House Dates June 24 - August 16, 2002
The Summer Camp at Stony Brook is back for its third exciting year. The Camp combines a unique twist of educational activities and athletics for children between the ages of 5 -12. Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. For more information please come to one of our Open Houses in the Sports Complex or call the Camp office at 632-4550.
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp
10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members.
New Open House Dates: Sat. April 27th 9am to 12pm / Sat. May 11th 9am to 12pm/
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
40. Osteoporosis Prevention And Management Series
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is offering a series of three group visits for the prevention and management of osteoporosis. The groups will also discuss osteoporosis in an integrative, holistic fashion with focus on measures that may be added to conventional treatment such as nutrition with whole foods, supplements, yoga, and exercises to improve hip and spine bone density. Conventional monitoring techniques and medical intervention with hormone replacement therapy and drugs will be covered as well. The series of three, two-hour sessions will be conducted on consecutive Fridays, May 3rd, 10th and 17th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park. For information please call 444-9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
41. Law Day in New York State
Attention Students-May First is Law Day in New York State! On May 1st, in honor of Law Day in New York State, the Alumni Association is sponsoring a field trip to the new Federal Courthouse in Central Islip. Magistrate Judge William Wall will speak about the duties of a Magistrated Judge, and will give them a tour of new state-of-the-art courthouse. Following will be a luncheon on campus featuring prominent judges and attorneys as guest speakers.
Transportation will be provided, leaving campus at 9:30 that morning and returning at 12:30 for lunch. The program will end at 3:00pm.
For more information and to reserve a spot, please call the alumni office at 631-632-6330.
Submitted by: Marta Widuchowska/UAff
42. Science Exploration Camp
This program is for students entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in September of 2002. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis; we will accept a maximum of 24 students per session. The academic program will complement the students? science curriculum at school and challenge them to think, investigate, and experiment. Each program will be laboratory-based, but will involve reading, computer searching, writing and group work. Students participating in these programs should be interested in science, inquisitive, and willing to work hard to learn something new! Please contact Judy Nimmo at 631-632-9750 for brochure and registration form.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ligase
Submitted by: Judith Nimmo/CAS
43. SpringFest- EarthStock: A Community Joined to Protect our Planet for Future Generations
Stony Brook University is holding its second annual Earth Day celebration affectionately dubbed SpringFest-EarthStock. This event is a campus-wide collaboration of all members of the community concerned for the planet and wholistic cognition. We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating in this fantastic endeavor. The event is to take place on the Student Activity Center Plaza from 12:40 PM until 2:10 PM on April 24th. There will be music, food, games, crafts, animals, alternative vehicle demonstrations and tons of information. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to seeing you all there!
Submitted by: Jessica Vito/UST
44. General Clinical Research Center Tour
Due to the success of our first tour held two weeks ago, the GCRC is doing it again in April.
The General Clinical Research Center GCRC located on the 12th floor of the Hospital invites you to attend a tour of its center. The tour will be held on Wednesday, April 24th and run from 11:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. at 30-minute intervals.
Hereafter, the tours will be held monthly and the dates are as follows:
Wednesday, May 22nd 11:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19th 11:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m.
The GCRC tours are open to employees as well as the public.
The GCRC is an NIH funded research center. It offers services to aid investigators with their studies and a modern facility that makes participating in research enjoyable.
For further information contact: (631) 444-7318.
Visit us at:
http://webster.gcrc.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Renee Joshua-Porter/UHMC
45. 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 Thursday 4/25/02 and 5/2/02 from 12:00 noon till 2:00-PM /and at The Community Resource Center - located in the Stony Brook Village on Monday 4/29/02 from 12:00 noon till 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
46. Golf For The Beginner
Have you always wanted to learn golf's basics? Grip, stance, alignment, pre-shot routine, full swing, pitching, chipping, and putting. Stony Brook University's Division of Physical Education and Athletics is offering several two-day, morning sessions of intensive golf instruction and practice. 3 hours each. Day # 1 will be indoors in the Stony Brook Sports Complex. Day #2 will be at the Ponds practice facility adjacent to the Smithaven Mall. Fee is $50. Adult clubs and practice balls will be provided. Call Paul Dudzick 632-4753 for an application. Select from any of these 2-day sessions.
Session #1: Monday May 20 & Monday May 27, 7am to 10am Session #2: Tuesday May 21 & and Tuesday May 28, 7am to 10am Session #3: Wednesday May 22 & Wednesday May 29, 7am to 10am Session #4: Friday May 24 & Friday May 31, 7am to 10am
Submitted By: Paul Dudzick, Golf Instructor
Submitted by: Paul Dudzick/CAS
47. 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
48. Special On Campus Car Show!
The Seawolves/Ramp Chevy Car show returns to campus April 23-25 on the Pritchard Gym patio at the Sports Complex.
This special on-campus automotive savings event will feature 20 to 25 of Chevy's most coveted models, as well as the Ramp Mobile Service Van. New to the show will be HUMMER models and Indian Motorcycles.
To receive your special savings available only to Stony Brook students, faculty, staff, hospital employees, and alumni you must pre-register at www.rampchevy.com/sbsavings. Everyone who Pre-Registers for the Ramp Rewards Exclusive Stony Brook Seawolves Partnership, will be automatically entered into the raffles for 'One Semester Free Tuition' or a '$500 Ramp Gift Certificate.'
In addition, the Ramp family will donate part of the proceeds from every vehicle leased or purchased to the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook to benefit pediatric cancer.
http://www.rampchevy.com/sbsavings
Submitted by: Thomas Hall/CAS
49. Clinical trial to relieve the symptoms of dry mouth
Do you have dry mouth? Have you been diagnosed with a disease such as Sjogren's, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Would you like to earn $500
If you have a diagnosis of any systemic disease that may cause you to have dry mouth through most of the day and night, the School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook is conducting a clinical research project on a mouthwash that may improve the feeling of oral dryness. If you are over 18 years of age, you may qualify for this study. If you are interested, Please call631-632-8925
Submitted by: Mark Wolff/HSC
50. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement 1
NAME: Zelalem Assefa
DEPT./PROGRAM: IDPAS
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Analysis of faunal remains from Porc-Epic: A Middle Stone Age site in southeastern Ethiopia"
DATE: 05/07/2002 11:00 AM SBS N-501
NAME: Frank Dachille
DEPT./PROGRAM: Computer Science
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Algorithms and Architectures for Realistic Volume Imaging"
DATE: 04/29/2002 2:00PM Computer Science 2131
NAME: Stephen Preston
DEPT./PROGRAM: Mathematics
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Eulerian and Lagrangian stability of fluid Motion"
DATE: 05/03/2002 10:00AM Mathematics 5-127
NAME: Mark T. Brown
DEPT./PROGRAM: Pharmacology (HBH)
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "The Identification and Characterization of the Cellular Protein Actin as a Cofactor for the Adenovirus Proteinase"
DATE: 04/18/2002 11:00AM BST 8 140
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Vijay-Chandru Mirchandani/GST
51. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement 2
NAME: Chia -Jen (Jean) Siao
DEPT./PROGRAM: Pharmacology
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Tissue plasminogen activator: A critical role in neuonal - microglial interactions"
DATE: 04/26/2002 12:00PM BST 8 140
NAME: Jianfeng Jiang
DEPT./PROGRAM: Chemistry
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Studies of Fundamental [Fe(CN)x(CO)y] Compounds and their Relation to Ni/Fe and Fe-only Hydrogenase"
DATE: 04/30/2002 2:00PM Chemistry 412
NAME: Ye Yin
DEPT./PROGRAM: Chemistry
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Functional Studies to Probe the Active Site Structure of Cholesterol Oxidase"
DATE: 05/03/2002 9:30AM Chemistry 412
NAME: Chanyoung Sung
DEPT./PROGRAM: Mathematics
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "On Generalizations of the Scalar Curvature"
DATE: 05/01/2002 1:00PM Mathematics 5-127
NAME: Zhengao Huang
DEPT./PROGRAM: Economics
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL "Fictitious Play for Games with a Continuum of Strategies"
DATE: 04/30/2002 4:30PM SBS S-638
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Vijay-Chandru Mirchandani/GST