Campus Announcements for the week of 08/05/2002
Table of Contents
1. Volunteer For Welcome Wagon 2002!
2. Volunteers for Salute to Stony Brook
3. Step into Something New... Get Ready for SAC, Phase II
4. August Blood Drives
5. Employees - It's Time To Update Your Office Address!!
6. Volunteers needed for program, "Scooping Out Success"
7. Staff Assistant (Part-Time)
8. Ombuds Office Has A New Home
9. The Hospital Benefits Office will close from 2 pm to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.
10. Adjunct Information Night-Wednesday, August 21st, 2002 @ 6pm Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Melville Library Room E1337
11. The Stony Brook Writing Center has moved
12. Program in Writing and Rhetoric Has Moved!
13. Meet the Oncology Nurse from The Stony Brook Hospital's Cancer Helpline
14. Project Liberty is providing free support services to persons affected by the events of September 11th.
15. SBCCSI Child Care Openings
16. Improvements Underway - East Campus Three-Tiered Lot
17. An investigational study on a medication that may improve your gum disease and your osteopenia
18. Do You Have Overactive Bladder That Causes Sudden, Uncontrollable Urges To Urinate That Causes Wetting Accidents?
19. Diabetes and Periodontitis
20. Volunteers Wanted for Research Study
21. Is There a Company in Your Future?
22. Women's Heart Health Series
23. Entertainment Books being sold on campus! Get a FREE 2002 with the advance purchase of your 2003 book.
24. Lawson Standing Order Requisition Training (HTNW20)
25. Managing Workplace Conflict (HTCM02)
26. The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in the Workplace (HTSR02)
27. Exceptional Customer Service in Health Care (HTSR05)
28. Dental Assisting Program
29. Doctoral Defense Announcements
30. Summer Fitness Classes @ 12 Noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday's
31. Need Flexible, Part Time Enrollment In A Summer Program For Your School Age Child? Need Coverage Only Occasionally?
1. Volunteer For Welcome Wagon 2002!
The Division of Campus Residences Invites you to be a part of Welcome Wagon 2002. The program is designed to welcome the incoming class of first year students who will move onto campus on Saturday, August 31, 2002 between 9 am and 3 pm. Over 300 student volunteers will welcome the first year students, answer their questions, and assist them in moving their belongings into the residence halls.
We are actively seeking the participation of faculty and staff in this effort. In the past, faculty and staff who have volunteered have been particularly helpful in answering questions and providing information to students, parents, and family members.
You may volunteer by filling out our online application at
http://vector-sigma.campres.sunysb.edu/fyre/
Please e-mail all questions to Jane at Jferrick@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 2-6792.
http://vector-sigma.campres.sunysb.edu/fyre/
Submitted by: Jane Ferrick/OSA
2. Volunteers for Salute to Stony Brook
On Thursday, September 19, 2002 between 4:00 p.m. and dusk, the President's Office is hosting a special event (Salute to Stony Brook) on main campus for all students, faculty and staff. The Academic Mall will be transformed into a vibrant street fair with student, faculty and staff performances, contests, delicious food, music and a grand finale, complete with fireworks.
In order to ensure the success of the Salute, the help of many volunteers is needed. We hope that you are available on September 19th to give an hour and a half of your time. By choosing one of the following two time slots, you will still be able to join in the afternoon's festivities:
Volunteer time slot 1: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Volunteer time slot 2: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Please contact the Office of Conferences and Special Events at 2-6320 to indicate your time slot preference.
Submitted by: Deborah Lebeda/Pres
3. Step into Something New... Get Ready for SAC, Phase II
On Sept. 4th, starting at 12:30p.m., the excitement will start with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & tours of the fabulous, new wing in the Student Activities Center, which boasts a wonderful, student lounge, beautiful new multi-purpose spaces, somewhat similar to the current SAC auditorium, additional wellness center with showers, a new art gallery and.... To showcase these spaces, there will be freebies, food and events galore, i.e. concerts, spell-binding hypnotist, student dance parties, step show, super movie, scooping out success ice cream party and lots more!
So, the Student Activities Center is the place you'll want to be. Mark you calendars for Sept. 4th. Join the fun. Everyone is welcome. Stay tuned for more info. Hope to see you there!
Submitted by: Maripat Quinn/OSA
4. August Blood Drives
Due to new FDA regulations, beginning May 31st we are no longer able to import blood from Europe to meet our needs. The Stony Brook University has maintained a long-standing commitment to make sure that our community's blood supply is plentiful and safe. We urge the Stony Brook University community to make a difference by donating at our upcoming Blood Drives in August. No appointment necessary. DONATE BLOOD NOW. We need it to live.
THE BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Friday, August 9 from 8:00am to 1:30pm at Endeavor Hall/S.Campus
Wednesday, August 14 from 10:30am to 4:00pm at Student Activity Center # 309
Please accept this message as a THANK YOU.
If you have any questions, call 2-6100 Carl E. Hanes, Jr.
Submitted by: Charissa Squicciarini/Admin
5. Employees - It's Time To Update Your Office Address!!
Human Resource Services (HRS) and the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) have developed this online service for employees to access and update your own office address information. Changes that you make using this service will automatically update PeopleSoft, the university's official Human Resources system. By updating your office related information you will receive campus mailings and phone calls with improved accuracy. This information will also be printed in the 2002-2003 Stony Brook Faculty and Staff Directory later this year. You can access this web site anytime to update your current office address.
Please use the link below and then click "Office Address Update" on the right side of the page under Online Services to update your office address, Stony Brook Zip + 4, and your office phone number.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
6. Volunteers needed for program, "Scooping Out Success"
Faculty and staff are needed to help scoop out ice cream to students. "Scooping Out Success" is an ice cream social where students are given the opportunity to socialize with faculty and staff. Faculty and staff are asked to bring any information that they would like to share with students. The program is on September 4, 2002 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. It will take place in the Student Activities Center. If interested or would like more information please contact Tania Ortiz at 632-9392 or tortiz@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Tania Ortiz/OSA
7. Staff Assistant (Part-Time)
Assists in the administration of a large faculty and professional staff union with a broad range of responsibilities involving significant communications between individuals, departments and organizations. Responsible for day to day scheduling and operational activities of the union office. Assists the Chapter President, Executive Board and Chapter committees.
The position requires demonstrated proficiency with personal computers ( e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets) and demonstrated skills in interpersonal matters.
Salary range: $ 10.00 - $ 12.00 per hour
Please send resume to UUP, 104 Old Chemistry, zip 3475
Submitted by: Melissa Bishop/DoIT
8. Ombuds Office Has A New Home
The University Ombuds Office will be moving toRoom W0505 in the Melville Library on July 8, 2002. The office is located alongside the zebra path, next door to the Alliance Room, with an external entrance on the southwest corner of the library.
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/Pres/Ombuds.nsf
Submitted by: Judi Segall/Pres
9. The Hospital Benefits Office will close from 2 pm to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.
In an effort to better service our employees and to process transactions in a timely manner, the Hospital Benefits Office (located in the HSC, Level 3, Room 122) will close from 2 pm to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. Medical and Dental Claim Forms, NYS Health Insurance Transaction Forms, and Employment Applications (for state) can be obtained from the display rack outside the Benefits Office.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
10. Adjunct Information Night-Wednesday, August 21st, 2002 @ 6pm Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Melville Library Room E1337
The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, in conjunction with Instructional Computing, is sponsoring an evening of discussion and hands-on computer training for new and returning adjunct faculty.
Representatives from both areas, as well as University Libraries, the School of Professional Development's Electronic Extension Program, and the University Bookstore, will demonstrate educational resources available to you, as well as general discussions about who can help you when you have a question.
From the mundane (where do I get a parking permit?) to the technical (Blackboard training), this orientation session will address your unique needs.
For more information and to Register for the sessions you'd like to attend, please visit the Teaching With Technology website listed below. If you have questions, please contact us! Rita Reagan-Redko can be reached at: 631-632-1057 and Siobhan Ross or Diana Voss can be reached at: 631-632-8050.
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/adjunctnight.html
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
11. The Stony Brook Writing Center has moved
The Stony Brook Writing Center has moved to the Life Sciences Library building, room L-77
Summer hours are: Mondays and Wednesdays 10-2
Tuesdays 12-6
Thursdays 11-5
For appointments call: 2-7405
Submitted by: Norma Porras/CAS
12. Program in Writing and Rhetoric Has Moved!
The offices the Program in Writing and Rhetoric are now located in the Life Science Library L-81, not to be confused with the Life Science Building. Our department zip has remained the same 5340 and so has our main telephone number 2-7390. Our summer office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 AM - 3:30 PM.
http://www.sunysb.edu/writrhet/
Submitted by: Norma Porras/CAS
13. 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 August 7, 2002 from 12 Noon - 2:00 PM and/ at The Community Resource Center - located in the Stony Brook Village on August 8,2002 from 12 Noon - 2:00 PM. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information
http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/cancer/helpline
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
14. Project Liberty is providing free support services to persons affected by the events of September 11th.
Project Liberty offers free supportive counseling and outreach services to persons, families, and groups affected by the events of September 11th. Support groups are available for anyone needing help as a result of the attacks and the aftermath. Please contact Bridget Baio at the Sayville Project/School of Social Welfare for more information or assistance (563-2290 or bbaio@notes.cc.sunysb.edu). Project Liberty is funded by FEMA and the Center for Mental Health Services. All services are FREE and strictly confidential.
Submitted by: Bridget Baio/HSC
15. SBCCSI Child Care Openings
Child Care Openings available for 3-5 year olds at the Campus Center. NAEYC accredited, sliding fee scale and low child to teacher ratio. Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the program.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
16. Improvements Underway - East Campus Three-Tiered Lot
Please take note - Portions of the Three-Tiered Lot will be closed for sealing and striping during the following dates: Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, August 11
Ample parking should be available in the HSC Garage and if necessary garage staff will make alternate parking arrangements.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please be advised that this is a weather dependent improvement. If you have any question or concerns please call the garage office at 444-6607.
Submitted by: Theresa Kist/Admin
17. An investigational study on a medication that may improve your gum disease and your osteopenia
Is it possible that you have osteopenia?
Do your gums bleed when you brush? Have you been told you have gum disease?
Would you like to earn $500
If you are a post-menopausal woman, not taking medications for osteoporosis, The School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook is conducting a clinical research project on a medication that may improve your gum disease and your osteopenia. If you are a woman with mild to moderate periodontal disease, early signs of osteoporosis and are between the ages of 45 and 70 you may qualify for this study. If you are interested, Please call 631-632-8912
Submitted by: Mark Wolff/HSC
18. Do You Have Overactive Bladder That Causes Sudden, Uncontrollable Urges To Urinate That Causes Wetting Accidents?
We are looking for men and women 18 years and older to participate in a research study of an experimental medication for overactive bladder. All study-related medical care and medication will be provided free of charge. If interested please call (631)444-2758.
Submitted by: Laurie Michaels/UHMC
19. Diabetes and Periodontitis
Are you a Type 1 Insulin-Dependent Diabetic?
Do you have Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
Periodontal (gum) disease has been shown to make it more difficult to control diabetes.
We are conducting a study to determine whether Periodontal Treatment can reduce specific markers of infection/inflammation that may make it more difficult for you and your physician to control diabetes. Study participants will receive a free periodontal cleaning and payment up to $300.00.
Please contact:
Ruth Tenzler, RN BSN CCRC @ (631)444-1658
Teresa Hunt-Goncalves, RN BSN CCRC @ (631)444-8302
Dr. Maria Ryan (631)632-9529 to discuss whether or not you qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Teresa Hunt-Goncalves/UHMC
20. Volunteers Wanted for Research Study
The Department of Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook is seeking volunteers to participate in a study funded by NIH looking at how melatonin levels may be related to breast cancer in women.
Participants will be asked to provide urine samples over a 24-hour period and complete several questionnaires. A fee of $50 will be awarded for completing the study.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
->are between the ages of 50 - 75
->are postmenopausal
->have no personal history of cancer
->and are NOT currently taking certain medications.
If you are interested in participating, please call Ms. Sheila Camacho at 631-444-7789. Volunteers must live within 20 miles of Stony Brook University, and/or work at Stony Brook.
Submitted by: Sheila Camacho/UHMC
21. Is There a Company in Your Future?
You have a great new invention, but it looks like you'll need to start a business to make it go anywhere. Is starting and running a business a snap? A nightmare? Both? On August 7th, at 10:30 AM in SAC 302, representatives from Morrison & Foerster, LLP, a premier law firm, will be here to provide you with the real answers. No get-rich-quick hype, but lots of helpful advice on what to take with you when you venture into the forbidding territory of a new business. They'll also advise you on how to keep the company (and you) out of harm's way in the process. We encourage you to attend even if you aren't an entrepreneur -- you'll get a good idea of how much trouble your colleagues are asking for! Since lunch will be served, please RSVP by August 1 to Sandy at sakkim@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or by calling 2-4163.
http://www.research.sunysb.edu/ottl/startup.pdf
Submitted by: Sandra Kim/Res
22. Women's Heart Health Series
The Stony Brook Heart Center presents the third symposium in the Women's Heart Health Series on Thursday August 15th from 12:00 to 1:00pm. The focus will be on the treatment of heart disease. Lunch will be provided and there is no charge. Pre-registration is required. Call 444-7415 to register or for more information.
Submitted by: Lisa Wilbert/UHMC
23. Entertainment Books being sold on campus! Get a FREE 2002 with the advance purchase of your 2003 book.
Business Friends of Hillel, a Long Island group of business people who raise money for the Hillel Foundation at Stony Brook and its Student Leadership Initiatives, is selling the Entertainment Book right here in Suite 201 of the Student Union to help benefit it's cause. And you benefit too - the book is chock full of 2 for 1 deals at top restaurants, theatres, stores, hotels and more. For only $20, you make back your money after two meals. Purchase your 2003 one now and get a free 2002 book. Email Jzucker@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 2-6565. Or contact our website to purchase out of town books. These are great gifts!
http://www.BFOH.org
Submitted by: Jill Zucker/GST
24. Lawson Standing Order Requisition Training (HTNW20)
Presented by: Larry Mazza, Laboratory Administration
This workshop is designed to take you through the process of entering Standing Order requisitions into the Lawson system.
Who should attend: Anyone who is responsible for entering Standing Order requisitions into Lawson.
Thursday, August 8, 2002 9 am - 12:00 PM
To register: Please call Jean, in Corporate Education & Training, at 4-9805
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
25. Managing Workplace Conflict (HTCM02)
This program will help you develop the skills to deal with everyday workplace conflict confidently and with a productive outcome. (Please note: This program will focus on common conflicts that arise between individuals in the workplace. It will not focus on the extreme situations, which may escalate into violence. Please contact EAP for training regarding workplace violence.)
Program Objectives Analyze conflict situations and determine causes; Create a plan for conflict prevention; Use a 4-step process to resolve conflict; Apply conflict resolution techniques to high stress situations
Who should attend: Managers who are or have been faced with leading their staff through change and who would like additional insight into tools and techniques for dealing with workplace change.
Monday, August 12, 2002 9 am - 1 PM
To register: Please call Jean, in Corporate Education & Training, at 4-9805
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
26. The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in the Workplace (HTSR02)
This program illustrates the harmful effect that poor work attitudes can have on productivity, morale and quality service. The underlying causes of these problems will be explored as well as strategies to keep negativity from spreading in the first place.
Program Objectives: Detect different types of negativity and the causes for each; Recognize the impact of negativity; Focus on behavior, not personality, and address stressful situations, constructively, as they come up; Turn attitudes from negative to positive.
Who should attend: This program will be helpful for supervisors and managers who would like to learn additional strategies for improving morale and motivation. It will also be helpful for anyone who wants to understand how negativity can be reversed or prevented.
Tuesday, August 13, 2002 9 - 11:30 am
To register: Call Jean, in Corporate Education & Training, at 4-9805
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
27. Exceptional Customer Service in Health Care (HTSR05)
This program shows all employees, in both clinical and non-clinical roles, that they have 'moments of truth' when interacting with patients and how these experiences can be perfect opportunities to deliver exceptional customer service.
Program Objectives: Understanding the procedural and interpersonal aspects of quality service; Meeting and exceeding customer expectations by recognizing and acting on 'Moments of Truth'; Turning negative situations into positive solutions; Improving Listening Skills; Strategies for building rapport; Rephrasing negatively charged statements; Applying listening skills and rephrasing to telephone communication; Service recovery, using the L.A.S.T. method; Introduction to problem solving techniques; How to make constructive performance improvement suggestions.
Who should attend: This program is appropriate for anyone working in the hospital
Tuesday, August 13, 2002 12:30 - 4 PM
To register: Please call Jean, in Corporate Education & Training, at 4-9805
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
28. Dental Assisting Program
SUNY at Stony Brook, School of Dental Medicine, 1 year Dental Assisting Training Program, N.Y.S. Registered, Job Placement, Classes begin September 4, 2002. 631-632-6296, visit our web page at www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/dental
Submitted by: Lisa Borzumato/HSC
29. Doctoral Defense Announcements
Please click on the link below to see the scheduled Doctoral Defenses taking place this week.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/index.html
Submitted by: Ajay Gupta/GST
30. 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
31. Need Flexible, Part Time Enrollment In A Summer Program For Your School Age Child? Need Coverage Only Occasionally?
SB Child Care School Age Summer Program now has part time/flexible enrollment options. You choose the days your child will attend, and pay a daily rate of $45.00. Select a minimum of ten days over the summer months (through August 30th) to enroll your Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grader. Open enrollment throughout the summer.
Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the program.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl