Campus Announcements for the week of 03/18/2002
Table of Contents
1. Federal Income Tax Workshops For International Faculty And Scholars, And For International Students
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar March 20, 2002
3. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, March 20, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Mark Palermo
4. LASIK "lunch & learn" seminar
5. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 24 - August 16, 2002
6. LECTURE - Wisdom: Rules for Living in the Universe Friday, April 26th at 6:00 p.m., in the Benedict Atrium
7. An Exhibition of Works
8. WUSB 90.1FM Radiothon
9. Exhibit: Threads of Tradition: Contemporary Innovations at Mills Pond House
10. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Seminar Speaker
11. Call for Student Singers, Dancers, Instrumentalists, and other Performers.
12. Kusudama Origanmi - Workshop
13. Holiday Pottery and Plant Sale
14. Baseball Team Battles Monmouth Tuesday Afternoon
15. 2002 Football Season Tickets Available To Faculty/Staff At Discounted Rate Starting April 23.
16. The third annual Blueprint for Gender Equity in Education Conference March 20, 2002 at Stony Brook University.
17. Tues. 3/19 at 4:30pm, HISB. Herb Blau lecture: "Virtually Yours: Presence, Liveness, Lessness." Wed 3/20, 10:30am Seminar at HISB.
18. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Lecture
19. The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps is looking for almuni!
20. "Mamma Mia" Theatre Trip to NYC - December 14
21. New Mexican Cinema: Salón México (José Luis García Agraz, 1994)
22. Eye of the Condor/Ojo del Condór: Bolivian Indigenous Video Tour
23. New RF Purchase Requisition
24. You're Invited! Employee Wellness Fest March 25, 26 & 27
25. AUDITIONS!!! Thursday, March 21, 6-8:30 pm Room 3002, Staller Center for the Arts
26. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement
27. Artwork By Mary Beth Edelson On Display At University Art Gallery From March 20 - April 13, 2002
28. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
29. On Campus School Age Summer Program And Kindergarten Revised Schedules And Rates
1. 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
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar March 20, 2002
TAOS Seminar Wednesday, March 20, 2002, 11:30 a.m.
Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres, Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120
Speaker: Dr. Alexander Marshak, Goddard Space Flight Center, Climate and Radiation Branch
Topic: "A Correct Treatment of Large Droplets in Radiative Transfer and Its Effect on Cloud Absorption"
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
3. Harriman School Seminar, Wednesday, March 20, Noon, 304 Harriman Hall, Mark Palermo
Enron: So What are SPEs, and How Did They Cause Enron So Much Trouble?
Abstract: This will be a two-part presentation. The first part will be a primer on special purpose entities (SPEs), including (i) what are they, (ii) why are they used, and (iii) gauging the size of the public SPE market. The second part will address how and why Enron allegedly used SPEs for inappropriate transactions, resulting in the company's downfall.
Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS
4. LASIK "lunch & learn" seminar
Stony Brook Ophthalmology is pleased to announce its first LASIK "lunch & learn" seminar, which will be held on Friday April 12th (place & time to be determined).
During this seminar, you will be able to meet our laser vision team, including Dr. Marc Dinowitz and his refractive coordinator, Renee Jones.
You will be able to have your questions answered in an informal setting. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to experience what LASIK is by way of a short video presentation. This video nicely illustrates the evaluation process and the LASIK treatment itself as it "shadows" one of our patients through the "LASIK experience" at Stony Brook.
We want to accommodate as many people as possible who would like to have lunch with us and learn about laser eye surgery. Therefore, we ask that if you are interested, please RSVP with Renee by calling (631) 444-4996.
Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC
5. 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: Saturday April 6th 9am to 12pm
All Open Houses are located in the Stony Brook Sports Complex
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS
6. 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 and Year of Community Leadership Committee in honor of Earth Day.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
7. An Exhibition of Works
In a wide variety of media and styles, curated by Stony Brook MFA graduate Keith Miller (MFA, '01), will include work by Stony Brook MFA's Jeffrey Price (MFA '03) and Ji-Hyun Seo (MFA '02), and Stony Brook Studio Art Faculty Christa Erickson, Mel Pekarsky, and Chris Semergieff. "The Objective Landscape" opens at Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket, on Sunday, March 24, 3-5pm, and will be on view through April 21. There will be a panel discussion with the curator and artists on Sunday, April 7, at 3pm.
Submitted by: Marie Coen/CAS
8. WUSB 90.1FM Radiothon
The annual WUSB 90.1FM RADIOTHON is now underway! RADIOTHON is the on-air fund raising drive conducted by SBU's non-commercial radio station. You may make a pledge of support by tuning into the station at 90.1FM or via the web at www.wusb.org. As a thank you, donors receive a "premium"...WUSB hat, mug, t-shirt, sweatshirt, compact discs or gift certificates...depending on the pledge level. For more information, contact WUSB-FM at wusb@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or by calling 631-632-6498.
Submitted by: Norman Prusslin/OSA
9. Exhibit: Threads of Tradition: Contemporary Innovations at Mills Pond House
The annual Women's History Month exhibit, on view until April 6th was curated by Connie Koppelman (Women's Studies). The display includes the work of fifty-three artists from many states and also from the University. "Threads of Tradition" is an exhibition exploring both the traditional association of women with craft production and the historical dichotomy between the fine arts and craft. There are many works in a variety of materials including collage, paintings, quilts, installations, photographs, fabrics, and glass. Free admission. Be sure to take a copy of the brochure, "In Praise of Hands: A Historical Perspective of Women and Crafts", written by a Stony Brook student. Mills Pond House is located on 25A and Mills Pond Rd.in St James.
Submitted by: Constance Koppelman/CAS
10. Marine Sciences Research Center-Friday Seminar Speaker
Marine Sciences Research Center presents Dr. Lawson Brigham of US Arctic Research Commission on March 22th, in Endeavour Hall, room 120, @12:30 P.M.
Topic:Environmental change in the Arctic: The Arctic Ocean Section 1994 Expedition. Please join us!! Refreshments at 12:15P.M.
Submitted by: Patricia Corn/MSRC
11. Call for Student Singers, Dancers, Instrumentalists, and other Performers.
The Shirley Strum Kenny Arts Festival takes place the week of April 15th-20th. The committee is looking for talented students, undergrad or grad students for our STUDENT CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Showcase on Thursday April 18th. Application Forms are available in the Women's Studies Office and in the Art, Music and Theatre Departments. Deadline is March 22.
Submitted by: Constance Koppelman/CAS
12. Kusudama Origanmi - Workshop
Learn the simple unique paper folding of decorative ball ornaments.
It can be used for festive occasions or as an ornamental scent bag.
Monday March 18th at 8:30 pm Location: Stony Brook Union Crafts Center - Lower Level. A Free workshop, supplies will be provided. For more inforamtion call Marcia Wiener at 632-6820
Submitted by: Mildred Thurston/OSA
13. Holiday Pottery and Plant Sale
Wednesday March 20, 2002 from 10 am - 3 pm, Stony Brook Union Lobby Special gifts for you and your family call 2-6820 fcr additional information
Submitted by: Mildred Thurston/OSA
14. Baseball Team Battles Monmouth Tuesday Afternoon
Got those midday office blues. Take a break and come out to the baseball field and watch the Stony Brook Seawolves baseball team take on Monmouth at 3:00 p.m. Hey - it's free and, it's one of the best baseball teams in the entire Metro Region.
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
15. 2002 Football Season Tickets Available To Faculty/Staff At Discounted Rate Starting April 23.
That's right - get your 2002 Stony Brook University Football season tickets FIRST, before anyone else even has dibs on 'em. Not only that, but get 'em at a discounted rate.
Season tickets will go fast when the Pack begins a new era in the brand-new football stadium beginning September 14.
The normal season ticket price is $30 for the five-game slate. For a limited time, starting April 23-May 7, you can get yours for $25!
Stay tuned for more details
Submitted by: Timothy Szlosek/CAS
16. The third annual Blueprint for Gender Equity in Education Conference March 20, 2002 at Stony Brook University.
The one-day conference is subtitled "Building a Future for Girls that Includes 'Non-Traditional' Paths (Science, Math, Engineering, Technology and the Trades)?.
The conference is co-presented by Stony Brook University's Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action and by the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls (as part of the organization's Gender Equity in K-12 Education Project). Supporting sponsors for the upcoming conference include the Stony Brook University College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Conference program information and registration information and forms are available online at www.celt.sunysb.edu or by calling the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls at 516-622-3863.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/Prov
17. Tues. 3/19 at 4:30pm, HISB. Herb Blau lecture: "Virtually Yours: Presence, Liveness, Lessness." Wed 3/20, 10:30am Seminar at HISB.
HISB is located at E4341 Melville Library.
His lecture will move through and around the media to, maybe, silicon chips and chatterbots, to the prospects of virtual performance in the dubiousness of virtual reality. His lecture will take place on Tuesday, March 19 at 4:30pm at HISB. His seminar entitled "Theorizing Performance, Performing Theory" will take place Wednesday, March 20 at 10:30am at HISB.
Herb Blau is Byron W. and Alice L. Lockwood Professor of the Humanities at University of Washington. He works in the fields of drama and performance, modern and postmodern literature, and traditions of the avant-garde. Besides recent articles on theater, Beckett, Shakespeare, photography, fashion, body art and performance art, Blau has written ten books including his most recent, The Dubious Spectacle: Extremities of Theater, 1976-2000.
Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST
18. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Lecture
THE LAURENCE BAXTER MEMORIAL LECTURE FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2002 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, ROOM 304
GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Robert Elston, Case Western Reserve: A Century of Biometrical Genetics; Nancy R. Mendell, SUNY Stony Brook: Characterization of Schizophrenia-Related Phenotype; Jurg Ott, Rockefeller University: Case-Control Association Studies with Large Numbers of SNP Markers
Sponsored by the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. For additional information and directions, call (631) 632-8373 or e-mail nmendell@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Christine Rota/CEAS
19. The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps is looking for almuni!
The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps would like to get in contact with their alumni. If you used to be a member, please visit our website at www.sbvac.org, click on the alumni link, and fill in any information that you can.
Submitted by: Peter Rosenblum/CAS
20. "Mamma Mia" Theatre Trip to NYC - December 14
Seats are still available! Come see this Broadway show that was a "hit" in London, on Saturday, December 14th. This is a matinee and orchestra seats at $126, price includes coach bus. This is a good time to go to New York City - take in the Christmas tree and have dinner. Call Dorothy Kutzin at 632-6040 or Lucille Meci at 632-8260 immediately. Show will sell out quickly!
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
21. New Mexican Cinema: Salón México (José Luis García Agraz, 1994)
TUESDAY, MARCH 19 7:00 PM Alliance Room (lower level of Library)
Introduced by Prof. Adrián Pérez Melgosa,Seton Hill College Based on Emilio Fernández's 1948 classic of Mexican cinema, Salón México is an atmospheric melodrama told in flashbacks that build in dramatic tension.The glamour and romance of a popular 1930's dance hall are replaced by violence and mystery when dancer María and her lover Paco kill each other during a terrible fight.
Co-Sponsored by Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Hispanic Languages & Literature and Comparative Studies.
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
22. Eye of the Condor/Ojo del Condór: Bolivian Indigenous Video Tour
Wednesday, March 20 12:00 - 2:00 PM SBS, N-320 LACC Conference Room
An innovative group of indigenous filmmakers from Bolivia, coordinated by the Cinematography Education and Production Center (CEFREC) and the Indigenous Audiovisual Body of Bolivia (CAIB), come to discuss and show some of their recent and highly acclaimed documentary videos.
Co-sponsored by Latin American and Caribbean Studies, History Department, Philosophy and Comparative Studies.
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
23. New RF Purchase Requisition
The new RF Purchase Requisition along with instructions is now available online. It can be retrieved at the following OASIS forms website:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/oasisforms
Click on Procurement then Purchase Requisition.
The PDF version of this form can be filled in online and then printed. The old RF Purchase Requisition as well as the new RF Purchase Requisition will be accepted.
http://www.procurement.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
24. You're Invited! Employee Wellness Fest March 25, 26 & 27
Pledge to your Good Health at this year's Employee Wellness Fest!
March 25
Noon - Wellness Walk
Meet at Nicolls Road Tunnel; complimentary gift to all participants!
5 pm - Quick Methods of Stress Reduction - HSC, L3, LH 6
10 pm - Wellness Cart (SBUH)
March 26
Talks & Workshops
HSC L3, LH5
11 am - Transforming Stress into Positive Energy
Noon - Mobilize Your Motivation for Exercise & Weight Management
HSC L3, LH 6
Noon - Meditation
1 pm - Post 9/11 - Where Do We Go From Here?
HSC Galleria
11 am - Introduction to Ballroom Dancing
1 pm - Cardio Kick- Boxing
Tech Park, 31 Research Way
11 am - Attending to your Hunger Witout Overeating
Noon - A Formula for Fitness
March 27
Wellness Fair
HSC Galleria
11 am - 2 pm
Over 60 Tables
Screenings, Massage, Reflexology,Food, displays, samples
Demonstrations
HSC L3, Room 155
11 am - Tai Chi
Noon - Exercise Ball
Over 40 Raffle Prizes
Complimentary Gift at all talks & workshops
1 pm - Hatha Yoga
Questions? Call HealthConnect, 4-4393
Submitted by: Catherine Mcwilliams/UHMC
25. AUDITIONS!!! Thursday, March 21, 6-8:30 pm Room 3002, Staller Center for the Arts
Male and Female Actors needed for "EVENSONG" an original one act play to be performed at the Cabaret at The Spot, May 9-11. It is preferable if you have basic musical ability - especially on guitar and/or drums - but it's okay if you don't. You may prepare a monologue, but I will also have scenes for you to read.
Please email Joan with any questions at: joanbot79@aol.com
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
26. Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement
Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement For Laury Silvers
NAME : Laury Silvers
DEPT./PROGRAM : Comparative Literature
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL
"Tawhid in Early Sufism: The Life and Work of Abu Bakr al-Wasiti (d. ca. 320/932)"
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EVENT
DATE : 04/22/2002
TIME : 02:00 PM
BUILDING : Melville Library
ROOM NO : E-4305
Doctoral Degree Defense Announcement For Wei Guo
NAME : Wei Guo
DEPT./PROGRAM : AMS
TITLE OF DEFENSE OR RECITAL
"A Parallelized Point-Shifted Tetrahedral Grid for the Finite Element Method"
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EVENT
DATE : 04/30/2002
TIME : 10:00 AM
BUILDING : Math Tower
ROOM NO : AMS Seminar Room 1-122-A
Submitted by: Vijay-Chandru Mirchandani/GST
27. Artwork By Mary Beth Edelson On Display At University Art Gallery From March 20 - April 13, 2002
MARY BETH EDELSON: RE-SCRIPTING THE STORY, 1970-2000, is a survey exhibition of works by prominent New York artist and leader of the seventies feminist art movement, Mary Beth Edelson. The exhibition presents three decades of Edelson's work featuring her influential posters, collages, photographs, drawings, story-gathering boxes, videos and transfer images on chiffon fabric. The gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, noon - 4:00 pm, and Saturday 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The gallery is closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. An artist's reception will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Free admission. For more information, call 632-7240.
Submitted by: Marjorie Debowy/CAS
28. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be conducting a three-part series on Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention.
This series will be available to asthma patients twelve years and older. Participants will be examined and evaluated individually in order to assess asthma severity and to determine whether their current treatment is optimal.
The group discussions will review state-of-the-art medical management, asthma triggers, prevention, proper use of inhalers, spacers and peak flow meters. The discussions will also integrate nutrition with whole foods, the value and safety of nutritional supplements and herbs, breathing exercises, yoga, stress management, massage, self-hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery
The series will be on Wednesday, April 17th, 24th and May 1st from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-pay at each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
29. On Campus School Age Summer Program And Kindergarten Revised Schedules And Rates
Enrolling now for Kindergarten in the Fall and our Summer Program 2002. Summer program rates and schedules have been revised; six, seven, eight, nine and ten week sessions available. Call 632-6930 for details.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl