Campus Announcements - Week of 02/04/02

Campus Announcements for the week of February 04, 2002
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1. Innovative Technology Development Grant (ITD) Program

2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar February 6,
2002

3. Breast Cancer Prevention

4. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar Speaker -
Carlos Brody, Ph.D., of NIH

5. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar

6. Summer Sessions: A Chance to Catch Up or Get Ahead

7. Free Computer Training for Introduction to Access

8. Harriman School Seminar - Wednesday, February 7, Noon, 304
Harriman Hall

9. Alumni Association Sponsors Eight Student Awards 2002

10. UUP Dinner Dance

11. Conversations About Breast Cancer - Interdisciplinary Reading
Group

12. "Sizzling" Electronic Music Concert 8 pm Friday, February 15
at the Staller Center Recital Hall

13. INTERNATIONAL SERVICES COFFEE AND CONVERSATION HOURS

14. LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY AT SUNY STONY BROOK

15. The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the National
Collegiate EMS Foundation present the Ninth Annual NCEMSF
Conference February 8-10

16. University Orchestra at SUNY Stony Brook announces informal
auditions for interested students who play string, woodwind,
brass and percussion instruments

17. Help Build the Habitat for Humanity Stony Brook House

18. Notice to State Employees (Hospital, West Campus, HSC &
LISVH) regarding Long-Term Care Insurance Seminars

19. Group Sessions for Breast Cancer Patients-

20. Ecology and Evolution Seminar

21. F. Abiola Irele speaks on "What is Africa to Me? : Africa in
the Black Diaspora Imagination"

22. PROGRAMS FOR MANAGERS - Register for one session or complete
the Management Development Program!!

23. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science


24. Wed. 2/6, 4:30pm at HISB: Josh Cohen, University of London:
"Interrupting Redemption: Art, Religion and the 'New Categorical
Imperative'"

25. THE SECOND ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL BLOOD DRIVE CONTEST EXPANDED TO
INCLUDE THE APARTMENT COMPLEXES

26. Understanding the Role of Politics in Assessment

27. Celebrating the Black Church in America

28. Free Sneak Preview Movie at Staller Center

29. 2002 Fleet Bank FREE Youth Sports Clinic

30. FAMILY VIOLENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER-SPECIAL SERIES
WORKSHOPS RELATED TO 9/11 TRAGEDY

31. FAMILY VIOLENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER SPRING COLLOQUIA
SCHEDULE

32. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550 June 24 - August 16, 2002

33. MAKE-UP ORIENTATION FOR NEW AND READMITTED INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS

34. Wellness Seminar - Free Meditation Workshop - Cultivating
Mindfulness

35. Wellness Center Hours

36. Afternoon and Evening Fitness Class Opportunities

37. SUNY Training Center Computer Classes

38. Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps is Recruiting!

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1. Innovative Technology Development Grant (ITD) Program

The Center for Biotechnology is pleased to announce the 2002 Call
for Applications for the Innovative Technology Development Grant
(ITD) Program. The ITD program supports a broad range of
commercially promising, translational research in all areas of
medical biotechnology, including research products, diagnostics,
or therapeutics. ITD grant funding is available to faculty at SBU
for translational research on the academic campus. Applications
must provide evidence for commercialization potential and be
consistent with the Centers' mission of economic development in
NYS. We encourage projects that are complementary to, and seek
collaboration with, the Center's Applied Bioscience Laboratories.
Faculty with interest or considering submission, are strongly
encouraged to contact Dr. Anil Dhundale, Director, Scientific
Affairs (anil.dhundale@sunysb.edu), prior to writing a full
proposal. Application forms can be downloaded from the Center's
web site at www.biotech.sunysb.edu or by calling 631-632-8521.
The deadline for receipt of written proposals is 5 p.m., Friday,
February 22, 2002.

http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/fo/ITD.html

Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS

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2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
February 6, 2002

Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (TAOS) Seminar

February 6, 2002
11:30 a.m.
Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres,
Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120

Speaker: Peter H. Stone, Department of Earth, Atmospheric
and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Topic: "Quantifying Uncertainties in Climate System Properties
Using Recent Climate Observations"

http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu

Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC

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3. Breast Cancer Prevention

The Cancer Clinical Trials office is still recruiting
participants for the STAR Study. In STAR, two drugs, Tamoxifen
and Raloxifene will be compared for their effectiveness in
reducing the risk of breast cancer. We are looking for
postmenopausal women ages 35 and older who are at risk for breast
cancer. You will be considered at risk if you have: 1) previous
benign breast biopsy, 2) a mother or sister with breast cancer,
3) history of LCIS via excision only, 4) at least 1.66% projected
5 year risk of developing breast cancer per STAR Risk Assessment
Form. If you need more information about this study, feel free
to call the Clinical Trials Office at (631) 444-7913, and ask for
Gerty Fortune, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator.

Submitted by: S. Denise Ellis/UHMC

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4. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar Speaker -
Carlos Brody, Ph.D., of NIH

On Thursday, February 7th, 2002, Dr. Carlos Brody of NIH, will
give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior.
Dr. Brody will speak at Noon, in Room 038 of the Life Sciences
Building. The title of his talk is "Dynamics of a Sensory Area
During Discrimination and Decision Task."

Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS

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5. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar

Dr. Carlos Brody, of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, will give
a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior on
Thursday, February 7th, 2002, at 12 Noon, in Room 038 of the Life
Sciences Building. The title of Dr. Brody's talk is: "Dynamics of
a Sensory Area During a Sensory Discrimination and Decision
Task".

Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS

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6. Summer Sessions: A Chance to Catch Up or Get Ahead

Summer Sessions classes enable students to take courses they may
have been unable to schedule during the academic year. Or to
complete their degree requirements if they plan to graduate in
August or December. Or any of a host of other reasons. This
summer almost 450 graduate and undergraduate courses are
scheduled, with a mix of day and evening classes so that students
can schedule classes around summer jobs. Stony Brook's Summer
Sessions classes are also open to visiting students from other
institutions, and summer housing and the deferred payment plan
(TOPP) are open to all students.

Visit the Summer Sessions website now (www.stonybrook.edu/summer)
to view the summer course list and academic calendar. The
complete schedule - with days and times - will be posted on the
Web in early February. Information about the new Web-based
enrollment and registration system will be posted in March.

http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer

Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov

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7. Free Computer Training for Introduction to Access

UUP( west campus), CSEA and PEF union members, spouses and
retirees may take this course at no cost, which offers an
introduction to the most widely used database management program.
An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite,
Access aids budget managers, accoutants, and office managers by
efficiently organizing customer and inventory information. Topics
include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Classes are from 9:00 to 12:00pm, Feb. 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27,
2002 at SBS room N114. Certificates awarded upon successful
comletion.

Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov

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8. Harriman School Seminar - Wednesday, February 7, Noon, 304
Harriman Hall

Including Principal Component Weights to Improve Discrimination
in Data Envelopment Analysis, Dr. Nicole Adler, School of
Business Administration, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

This research develops the combined use of principal component
analysis (PCA) and data envelopment analysis (DEA). The aim is
to improve discriminatory power in DEA models with many inputs
and outputs relative to decision-making units. We develop three
PCA-DEA formulations. The first introduces assurance regions
using PCA weights as objective constraints on groups of adapted
data. The second and third apply PCA separately to all inputs
and outputs. Subsequently, all PCs are utilized, objective
assurance region constraints are applied, and discrimination is
maximized without loss of information. The third formulation
searches for a single set of global weights with which to fully
rank all observations. We show that the PCs dramatically improve
the strength of DEA models. More information - Call 632-7181.

Submitted by: Thomas Sexton/CEAS

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9. Alumni Association Sponsors Eight Student Awards 2002

Do you know a student who deserves some recognition? The Alumni
Association is sponsoring eight awards to students who have
excelled in different areas, including academics, leadership, and
the improvement of community life. Recipients will receive a
plaque honoring their accomplishments, as well as a cash award.
Please help us spread the word! Applications can be obtained from
the Alumni Office, or online at www.alumni.sunysb.edu. Deadline
for applications is February 8, 2002. For more information
please call 632-6330.

http://www.alumni.sunysb.edu

Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff

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10. UUP Dinner Dance

UUP East and West employees are invited to attend the annual UUP
Dinner Dance to be held on Friday, February 15, from 7 pm to 11
pm, at the Port Jefferson Country Club. The cost is $25 per
person. UUP employee and a guest are welcome to attend. WEST
make checks payable to UUP and forward to UUP, 104 Old Chemistry,
Z = 3475 (or contact Willa Smith at 26570 for more info). EAST
contact Bruce Kube (42375) or Sharon Hines (41505) for
reservations. Feel free to form tables! Price includes dinner,
dancing, and chances for valuable prizes!

Submitted by: Willa Smith/Affl

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11. Conversations About Breast Cancer - Interdisciplinary Reading
Group

Members of the Stony Brook University community are invited to
attend a weekly reading group focused on breast cancer. Join us
for stimulating discussions and analyses of readings on breast
cancer. Readings will include political, social, sexual,
psychological, physiological, and economic perspectives.
Faculty members, graduate students, undergraduate students, and
other members of the community from all disciplines are
encouraged to attend. Readings are on Mondays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
(February 4 - April 15) in the Latin American and Caribbean
Studies Center, Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, 3rd
Floor (History Department - North Side). No texbooks to buy!
Contact Tanfer Emin at Tanfer@lycos.com.

Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS

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12. "Sizzling" Electronic Music Concert 8 pm Friday, February 15
at the Staller Center Recital Hall

Experience both sizzling energy and subtle expressions of
electronic sounds and musique concrte. Take our amazing adventure
tour of the latest experimental sound works and video art by
composers with unique styles and techniques, including live
virtuoso instrumental performance. Works by Alves, Hanley,
Hoffman, Pfeiffer, Semegen, Shields, Soveral and others,
presented by Stony Brook's Electronic Music Studio, Professor
Daria Semegen, Director. Join us for this one-of-a-kind sonic
extravanganza. Admission is free.

Submitted by: Robin Pouler-Mcgrath/CAS

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13. INTERNATIONAL SERVICES COFFEE AND CONVERSATION HOURS

Beginning Friday, February 8, and continuing through Friday, May
17, International Services will hold informal discussion sessions
on Fridays, 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. Coffee, and sometimes light snacks,
will be available. International students may come to discuss
whatever is on their minds. Please note, however, that these
sessions are not intended for individual immigration advising.
For individual advising, students should come to our office
during our regular advising hours. Spouses and other guests are
also welcome to come and join the discussion. We are hoping to
see many students coming in to take advantage of this
opportunity.

Submitted by: Rose Cohen-Brown/Grad

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14. LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY AT SUNY STONY BROOK

Stony Brook Ophthalmology is pleased to announce the
establishment of a LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY service, headed by
Dr. Marc Dinowitz.

Refractive surgery (i.e LASIK) can reduce one's dependence on
glasses or contact lenses. The laser can now be used to treat
many forms of near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness
(hyperopia), and astigmatism.


A special discounted rate will be extended to all Stony Brook
students, faculty, staff, and their immediate family members.

If you would like to learn more about LASIK (and other types of
refractive procedures), or to schedule a FREE & INFORMATIVE
consultation with our laser vision specialists, call
(631)444-4090.

Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC

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15. The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the National
Collegiate EMS Foundation present the Ninth Annual NCEMSF
Conference February 8-10

The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps in conjunction with the
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation is
hosting the Ninth Annual NCEMSF Conference February 8-10 at the
Islandia Marriott. Our conference theme, 'Professionalism Within
Collegiate EMS,' will assist in further developing currently
established practices. Our lectures will focus on topics that aid
in the development of programs and policies of EMS protocols and
operations. The Stony Brook VAC is a student-run organization
that provides 911 Advanced Life Support emergency medical care
and ambulance transport to the 30,000 person population of the
SUNY Stony Brook Campus. The National Collegiate EMS Foundation
is an organization comprised over 300 groups that provide
emergency care at colleges throughout the US and other parts of
the world. Delegations from collegiate EMS groups from across the
country are expected to be in attendance at this year's
conference. Scheduled lectures include many nationally renowned
speakers.

http://www.ncemsf.org/conf2002

Submitted by: Peter Rosenblum/CAS

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16. University Orchestra at SUNY Stony Brook announces informal
auditions for interested students who play string, woodwind,
brass and percussion instruments

Informal auditions for interested SUNY students who play string,
woodwind, brass or percussion instruments will be held on the
afternoon of Tuesday, February 5. The University Orchestra is
open to undergraduate and graduate students at SUNY Stony Brook
who wish to continue their musical involvement in orchestral
music. The University Orchestra rehearses Tuesday evenings from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center, Room 0111. The
orchestra will present two concerts this semester at Staller
Center's Main Stage. To schedule an audition or obtain
additional information, contact Dr. Susan E. Deaver, music
director and conductor, c/o the Department of Music at 632-7330.

Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS

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17. Help Build the Habitat for Humanity Stony Brook House

Homelessness is on the rise on Long Island, but you can help
break the cycle of poverty for a deserving family. Join our
campus community and Habitat for Humanity as we work together to
make a North Bellport family's dream of home ownership come true.

It costs roughly $60,000 in materials and services to build a
house on Long Island. Stony Brook has committed to raising
$40,000; the balance is funded through Habitat for Humanity.
Every department on campus and a variety of student groups are
making plans to raise funds for their designated part of the
house.

So, take the Habitat Challenge calling for communities to
eliminate substandard housing in their area within this
generation. Support the Stony Brook House fundraising events and
help us reach our goal. For more information, contact your
department coordinator, or visit our web site on YOCL page at
www.stonybrook.edu.

Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff

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18. Notice to State Employees (Hospital, West Campus, HSC &
LISVH) regarding Long-Term Care Insurance Seminars

Med America will be conducting Long-Term Care Insurance seminars
for State employees (Hospital, West Campus, HSC & LISVH) on
February 21, 2002. There will be two sessions. The morning
session will be held at 10:00 a.m., Lecture Hall 4, Level 2, HSC.
The afternoon session will beheld at 1:00 p.m., Room 302, Student
Activity Center, West Campus. If you wish to attend, RSVP
through the web site www.nyperl.net or call 1-866-474-5824. 72
hour advance notice is requested. Visit the West Campus HRS web
site "News & Events" at
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRS.nsf
for more information. You should visit the NYPERL web site or
call the number above for the most detailed information.

Submitted by: Alexis Swiatkowski/Admin

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19. Group Sessions for Breast Cancer Patients-

The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of
Family Medicine will be conducting two, two-hour group 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 series of two group visits will be on Wednesdays, February
6th and 13th 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.

For questions and to register for these group visits, please call
631.444.9815.

Since each session can accommodate only 15 people, please
register as soon as possible.

Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC

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20. Ecology and Evolution Seminar

Ecology and Evolution Seminar
Wednesday, February 6, 2002
Life Sciences Building - Room 038
3:30 P.M.

"ATTRACTIVE WARNING COLOURS AND STERILE FEMALES: RADIATION AND
SPECIATION IN HELICONIUS BUTTERFLIES"

Dr. Christopher Jiggins Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Dr. Jiggins is a candidate for the Evolution position in the
Department.

Host: Dr. Michael A. Bell - mabell@life.bio.sunysb.edu

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call:
The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600

Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS

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21. F. Abiola Irele speaks on "What is Africa to Me? : Africa in
the Black Diaspora Imagination"

F. Abiola Irele, distinguished scholar and author, will be
speaking on "What is Africa to Me? : Africa in the Black
Diaspora Imagination", Wednesday, February 6, from 4:30-6:00 pm,
in the Richard B. Moore Library, Social and Behavioral Sciences
building, room S-224. The campus community is invited to attend.
A reception will follow the talk.

Submitted by: Kathleen Breidenbach/CAS

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22. PROGRAMS FOR MANAGERS - Register for one session or complete
the Management Development Program!!

If you are a Manager, Assistant Director, Associate Director,
Director, AVP, VP, Manager in the Academic Areas (Faculty, Dean,
Chair), this program is for you!

Upcoming sessions include:

MANAGEMENT STYLES, Tuesday, 2/12/02, 9:00-11:30
This session will enable participants to recognize different
management styles and determine which style best fits them or
specific situations in the workplace.

THE FUNCTIONS OF A MANAGER AND LEADER, Wednesday, 3/20/02,
9:00-3:00
This session will enable participants to recognize and utilize
steps in the delegation process, identify motivational
techniques, identify ways managers can avoid pitfalls, and much
more.

ALIGNMENT, Thursday, 4/18/02, 9:00-12:00
This session will enable participants to carry out activities
that will help them in creating or enhancing goals and objectives
within their area of responsibility.

For complete descriptions or to download a registration form for
any of the above, please click on the link below, then click on
Training & Org. Dev., or call Denise at 2-4501.

http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr

Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin

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23. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science

The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its
2001-2002 Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup
Corporate & Investment Bank.

Professor James Foley (Georgia Tech) will discuss "Economic
Development - Research Universities' New Imperative" at 2pm on
Friday, February 8, in Javits 102.

Professor Foley is the Founding Director of the Graphics,
Visualization & Usability Center at Georgia Tech and was Director
of the Mitsubishi Electric Research Lab.

This lecture is co-sponsored by the Vice-President of
Economic Development.

http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/website/research/lectureseries.html

Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS

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24. Wed. 2/6, 4:30pm at HISB: Josh Cohen, University of London:
"Interrupting Redemption: Art, Religion and the 'New Categorical
Imperative'"

HISB is located at E4341 Melville Library

If, as Adorno claims, Auschwitz imposes a 'new categorical
imperative' on humankind to think and act such that nothing
similar will happen, how is this imperative to be respected?
Drawing on the interplay of aesthetic and religious motifs in
Adorno himself, Levinas and Edmond Jabs, Dr. Cohen's lecture will
argue that the imperative demands a fundamental reworking of the
meaning of redemption. Rather than being understood in terms of a
will to finality, the redemptive names an 'interruptive' thought
of the essentially incomplete.

Josh Cohen is Lecturer in English at Goldsmiths College,
University of London. He is author of Spectacular Allegories:
Postmodern American Writing and the Politics of Seeing (Pluto
Press, 1998) and Interrupting Auschwitz: Art, Religion,
Philosophy (forthcoming from Continuum Press, 2002), as well as a
wide range of articles on modern literature, Continental
philosophy and cultural theory.

Submitted by: Deborah Gilbert/GST

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25. THE SECOND ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL BLOOD DRIVE CONTEST EXPANDED TO
INCLUDE THE APARTMENT COMPLEXES

The Second Annual Contest of Blood Drives in Dormitories has been
expanded to include the Apartment Complexes and will be held from
February 11 - 19, 2002. Each residential Complex will have an
equal chance to win a rotating trophy. In addition there will be
a competition within each residence to provide an award to the
building with the highest percent of participation. President
Kenny will present the prizes at an Awards Ceremony on March 14
at H Quad Atrium. Also a Staller Center movie ticket will be
given to everyone who donates blood. See also recent publications
of STATESMAN and HAPPENINGS.

The blood drive schedule is from 5:30-11:00 pm at these
locations.

Monday 2/11 Roth Cafeteria
Tuesday 2/ 12 Roosevelt Wagner
Tuesday 2/12 H James
Thursday 2/14 Kelly Hamilton
Monday 2/18 Schomburg/New Apts. Schomburg Commons
Monday 218 Chapin Apts. Community Center
Tuesday 2/19 Mendelsohn Irving
Tuesday 2//19 Tabler Dreiser

Any question please call 632-6100.

Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres

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26. Understanding the Role of Politics in Assessment

Join us at CELT, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 11:30 to 12:30, room E-1337,
Melville Library, for a discussion of the role of politics in the
development and implementation of assessment plans. This
workshop, presented by Dr. Janice Grackin, will be of interest to
faculty and others with responsibility for program or classroom
assessment.

Submitted by: Linda Prentiss/Prov

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27. Celebrating the Black Church in America

Join in celebrating the Black Church in America on Wednesday
February 6, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m. in the Stony Brook Union 249.

The Reverend Charles A. Coverdale, Pastor at the Baptist Church
of Riverhead, New York will be the guest speaker.

There will be a special performance by the Stony Brook Gospel
Choir.

The Rev. Sandra Leonard of Bethel AME Church, Setauket, NY will
be the Minister for Celebration and Brother Clark Berge, SSF will
be the Assisting Minister.

The celebration is sponsored by the Protestant Campus Ministry,
Black World Newspaper, Stony Brook Gospel Choir and the African
Student Union.

Submitted by: Clark Berge/OSA

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28. Free Sneak Preview Movie at Staller Center

A Free sneak preview of the new film 'SUPER TROOPERS' will screen
for one night only at Staller Center on Monday, February 11 at
7pm on the Main Stage. It opens nationwide on February 15. Free
passes for the film are available for pick up only at the Staller
Center box office starting on February 1 while supplies last.
The cast will be attending the film for Q&A following the film.
The film is rated R.

Film Summary: This is the tale of four fun-loving Vermont State
Troopers stationed in the "boondocks" near the Canadian border.
When the word comes down that their low-volume area may face
budget cuts, they try to improve things, with things kicking in
gear when they discover a possible drug smuggling operation...

http://www.stallercenter.com

Submitted by: Patricia Cohen/CAS

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29. 2002 Fleet Bank FREE Youth Sports Clinic

Relatives and friends of the Stony Brook Community, ages 6-11
years are invited to join the Seawolves from a variety of teams,
for this free sports clinic to celebrate Girls & Women In Sports
Day on March 2nd. Registration begins at 10:30am and the clinic
ends at 1:30pm, just in time for the participants to attend the
Women's Basketball Game against Conference opponent Vermont at
2:00pm. Clinic participants are admitted free and any
accompanying adult can purchase a game ticket for $4. Please
e-mail Megan McNamara at mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to request
a registration form. Space is limited and all registration forms
must be returned by Feb. 15th.

Submitted by: Julia Muller/CAS

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30. FAMILY VIOLENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER-SPECIAL SERIES
WORKSHOPS RELATED TO 9/11 TRAGEDY

In response to 9/11 and ongoing world events, The Family Violence
and Education Research Center is providing a special series of
workshop training:

Feb. 15th & 16th (9am-4pm): Nationally recognized expert on
Critical Incident Debriefing, Dr. Ray Shelton presents: Traumatic
Incident Stress Management Training. -$80 Fee

March 8th (9am-12pm): Arnold Eisman, RCSW, CASAC presents:
Posttraumatic Stress Following 9/11 Attacks: Understanding &
Treating Survivor Trauma - $30 Fee

April 19th (9am-12pm): Kathleen Monahan, DSW.,BCD presents:
In the Shadow of Terror: Treatment of Children who Experience
Terror

May 10th: (9am-12pm): Rev. Lorraine DeArmitt, MSW & Rev. Peter
Kelley present: Discussions with God after a Traumatic Event- $30
Fee.

For registration information call: Ellen Kosloff, 444-3694.

Submitted by: R Kosloff/HSC

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31. FAMILY VIOLENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER SPRING COLLOQUIA
SCHEDULE

Colloquia are Free and Open to the Public. All meet from
11:30am-1pm in the Health Science Center, Level 2, Hall 4* Except
May 9th which will be on Level 2, HALL 4:

FEB. 7th: Marlene Gralnick, CSW presents: Verbal Agression in
Families and it;s Impact on Children.

MAR. 7th: Joseph Santorelli, Dist. Court Judge, Domestic Violence
Court presents: The Overview of Suffolk County Domestic Violence
Court

APR. 11TH: Nancy Rodman, CSW, Associate Director, Pilgrim
Psychiatric Center presents: Sexual Abuse Awareness Training When
Working with a Mentally Ill Population.

MAY 9th: Wanda Lavista, PO, Special Assistant to Suffolk
Co. Police Commissioner presents: Gang Related Violence and Its
Impact on Families.

Family Violence Center Information: Ellen Kosloff 4-3694

Submitted by: R Kosloff/HSC

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32. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550 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 visit our website at
www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp

10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members, and
additional 5% discount will also be given in early registration
if application is received prior to February 15, 2002.

Open House dates: Sunday February 10th 12pm to 3pm / Saturday
February 16th 9am to 12pm/Sunday March 3rd 12pm to 3pm / Saturday

March 16th 9 am to 12pm /Saturday April 6th 9am to 12pm

Submitted by: Janice Maggio/CAS

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33. MAKE-UP ORIENTATION FOR NEW AND READMITTED INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS

The make-up orientation sessions for new and readmitted
international students who missed the mandatory orientation
sessions will be held on Wednesday, February 13, in the Student
Activities Center (SAC), Room 302. The Health Insurance
orientation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the Immigration
orientation will begin at 2:00 p.m. and end around 3:00 p.m.
Attendance will be taken at both sessions, so please make the
appropriate arrangements to attend the entire makeup session, as
needed. Returning students are welcome to attend if they wish a
review of this important information.

For further information, contact International Services at
632-INTL (4685).

Submitted by: Rose Cohen-Brown/Grad

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34. Wellness Seminar - Free Meditation Workshop - Cultivating
Mindfulness

FREE Meditation Workshop - Cultivating Mindfullness

An exploration of different levels of awareness within yourself.
Join us for a journey towards states of relaxation,
self-discovery, and beyond.

Brought to you by the Counseling Center and the Wellness Center.

Date: February 6, 2002
Time: 5:15pm-6:45pm
Location: SAC, Room 311 & 312

Please call 632-6850, 632-7206 to sign up or sign up on the
Wellness Center Bulletin Board.

http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu

Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS

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35. Wellness Center Hours

Spring Semester Hours for the Wellness Center located in the
Student Activity Center
Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Friday 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Equipment includes: Treadmills, Upright and Recumbent Cycles,
Stairmaster, Reebox Cross Traininer, Hammer Strength Smith
Machine and Abdominal Crunch Machine. No Membership Fee Required!

http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu

Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS

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36. Afternoon and Evening Fitness Class Opportunities

Monday, Wednesday, Fridays @ 12:40pm Cross Training Express (40
minute Class) Dance Studio Sports Complex

Monday, Wednesday @ 7:15pm Step Aerobics Dance Studio Sports
Complex

Monday, Wednesday @ 8:15pm Yoga Dance Studio of Sports Complex

Tuesday, Thursday @ 12:00pm Body Sculpting Wellness Center Dance
Studio

Tuesday @ 7:15pm Step Aerobics Dance Studio Sports Complex

Tuesday, Thursday @ 8:15pm Kickboxing Dance Studio Sports Complex

Thursday @ 7:15pm Boot Camp Dance Studio Sports Complex

Free for undergraduates, $30.00 for Faculty, staff and Graduate
Students. Can attend ANY CLASS until May 3rd. You may register
at each class.

http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu

Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS

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37. SUNY Training Center Computer Classes

Classes in XML, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop will be offered
at Stony Brook in February and March by the SUNY Training Center.

ArcviewGIS will be offered at SUNY Farmingdale March 15.

To register, go to the address below and click on Register for
Academic Classes.

http://www.tc.suny.edu

Submitted by: Nancy Duffrin/DoIT

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38. Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps is Recruiting!

Anyone who is interested in joining the Stony Brook Volunteer
Ambulance Corps (SBVAC) please attend one of our Informational
Sessions held on February 11th and 12th at 8:30pm in the SB Union
Auditorium. At this time you may fill out an application for
membership and sign-up for an interview. All other information
pertaining to the SBVAC will be discussed at this meeting. Please
check our website for further information: www.sbvac.org

http://www.sbvac.org

Submitted by: Peter Rosenblum/CAS

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