Campus Announcements for the week of 01/26/2009
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Research Foundation Vendor Checks
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Join us this Thursday, Jan. 29 and learn how to be a Lotus Notes Calendar expert.
2. Everything You Need to Know About Your Credit - Understanding and Repairing It
3. You Matter!Lunchtime Learning Customer Service Workshop (1 hour session)
4. Business Writing- Seats are limited!
5. Classification and Compensation-Recruitment and Employment Servcies Workshop
04. Hospital Workshops/Training
1. Employee Health and Wellness Presents
2. ACGME Faculty Development Workshop "Learner Assessment"
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
2. Alluring Androids and Robots in Film, Photography & Art
3. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Events
5. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, January 29, 2009
6. Neuroscience Seminar Series
7. "Naturally Obsessed; the Making of a Scientist" Film Screening
8. Chemistry Department
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
2. Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Notice
07. Charitable
1. 3,000 Dollar Raffle 10 Dollar Tickets Seawolves Swimming and Diving
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. WUSB 90.1 FM proudly presents the 3 Day Winter Reggae Marathon at Stony Brook
2. New Discount Policy at Staller Center-click here for info
3. Seawolves Basketball Events This Week
4. Author Naomi Wolf to introduce documentary The End of America at Staller Center, Friday, January 30 at 7:00.
5. Department of Campus Recreation Ski Trip - Okemo Moutain
6. Stony Brook University Seawolves Host National Girls and Women in Sports Day Multi-Sport Youth Clinic Saturday, February 14th 10AM!
7. Master guitarists and songwriters Pat Wictor and Pete Kennedy share stage at The University Cafe Sunday February 1st 2 PM
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Managing Data with Access
2. Wine and Spirit Education Trust
3. Bartending Class
4. Math, Physics and Language classes for elementary and middle school students in Stony Brook University.
5. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
6. Knitting Classes at the Craft Center
7. Microsoft PowerPoint
8. Drawing and Painting Classes at the Craft Center
9. How to Buy and Sell on eBay
10. Improve Comedy Workshop
11. Introduction to Microsoft Word
12. Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
13. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
10. Research
1. Are you currently depressed or were you depressed in the past
2. Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls
3. Seeking Volunteers With Cystic Fibrosis
4. Do You Have Heart Failure
11. Miscellaneous
1. Humanities Institute's Undergraduate Awards
2. Jasmine Spring 2009 hours of operation
3. University PreSchool Registration Now Open!
4. Craft Center Open House
5. Alumni Association Student Award Applications Due February 6
6. Now Opened Studio97 In the basement of the Student Union RM 043
7. Your Ombuds Office is Here to Help!
8. How You Can Help the Environment
9. Make Safety Your First Priority
10. 2009 Graduate Awards Nominations currently being accepted
01. Administrative
1. Research Foundation Vendor Checks
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce Research Foundation Central Office costs the daily printing of vendor checks will be reduced to three times a week. Effective Monday, January 26 Research Foundation will be printing checks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only.
Please note that electronic (ACH) payments for University employee reimbursements will still be available on a daily basis. University employees who receive Travel and other reimbursements from Research Foundation may want to enroll in this program to prevent any delays in receiving payments
Please contact Porshia Russell @ 2-6019 for further information
Submitted by: Porshia Russell/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Join us this Thursday, Jan. 29 and learn how to be a Lotus Notes Calendar expert.
Click here to register for "Manage Your Time More Effectively Using the Lotus Notes Calendar".
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/get_help/lotus_notes_classroom_training
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. Everything You Need to Know About Your Credit - Understanding and Repairing It
Small Business Development Center Free Workshop!
January 28, 2009 9-11:00 am
Presenter: Robert Ross, North Shore Credit Counseling
Holiday Inn Express, Nesconset Hgwy., Stony Brook
To register, call the SBDC 29837 or e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
3. You Matter!Lunchtime Learning Customer Service Workshop (1 hour session)
February 09, 2009 12:00pm 1:00pm
All customer interactions have an impact on the perception of your organization. Excellent customer service is more than just employees smiling and making eye contact. It is an all-encompassing approach to making excellent service delivery part of the culture of your area. Everything a customer sees, hears or touches impacts the experience.
Key Highlights:
-Identify customer expectations and needs using active listening techniques.
-Learn how to create a culture of service excellence for your internal and external customers.
-Develop solutions to more challenging and difficult customer service situations.
-Identify ways to create more customer-friendly processes.
Target Audience: Open to all on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wcll22
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
4. Business Writing- Seats are limited!
February 03, 2009 9:30am 12:30pm
Would you like to write memos that are clear, concise and worded appropriately? This workshop provides you with basic skills for tackling many writing tasks and communicating to your readers what they need to know. You’ll streamline your writing process and save time by focusing on what to write instead of how to write it!
Topics Covered:
-Organizing your thoughts to generate content
-Rid your writing of "fluff"
-Using appropriate tone
-Basic grammar goofs
Target Audience: This class is intended for entry level employees on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0030
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
5. Classification and Compensation-Recruitment and Employment Servcies Workshop
February 10, 2009 9:00am 12:00pm
The first part of this program will provide you with a soup-to-nuts presentation on "must know" details, tricks and tips that will ensure the smooth preparation and processing of C&C transactions, from new position development to reclassifications to reorganizations. Salary administration information as well as a brief overview of the legal framework associated with C&C transactions will also prove to be priceless. Don't miss it! During the second part of the session, the following topics will be covered:
-Campus Job Opportunities
-Research Foundation Non-Exempt Requests to Hire
-Temporary Agency Staff Requests
-On-line Resume System
Additional Services Offered by Recruiting - Recruiting Packages, Interview Training, CJO Subscription Service
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Departmental Personnel Administrators and anyone who is responsible for HR Administration. HSC/WEST Campus employees only
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0001
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Hospital Workshops/Training
1. Employee Health and Wellness Presents
Creating Balance: Strategies for Success in your Personal and Professional Life, with Diane Monks, LMSW. Weds. January 27, Hospital Lobby Conference Room #2, 12:30pm-1:30pm
This exciting, interactive workshop is designed to stimulate and inspire individuals to discover one's own goals and desires, both personally and professionally. Explore strategies for clarifying goals and dreams through discussion, practical application, and experimental exercises. Learn skills and techniques that will help you to identify areas of passion, talent and meaning and move forward in living a life of purpose and joy! This program will provide support for healing, personal growth, understanding and a deepened spiritual connection through discussion, practical application and meditation. This is a particular profound time to live consciously and with intention. Join us! RSVP Employee Health & Wellness 444-7767
Submitted by: Maria Loret De Mola/UHMC
2. ACGME Faculty Development Workshop "Learner Assessment"
Faculty Development Workshop: Tuesday, January 27 at 5:00-6:30 pm in the Dean's Conference Room, HSC, Level 4, Room 180. Topic: Learner Assessment. Speakers: Elza Mylona PhD and Catherine Messina PhD. These workshops are specifically designed to assist in meeting ACGME requirements for faculty development in key areas pertaining to teaching skills of educators. Please RSVP to 8-2005 or caroline.lazzaruolo@stonybrook.edu
http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/facultyaffairs
Submitted by: Caroline Lazzaruolo/UHMC
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, January 28, 2009, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Time to change the channel: predator-prey arms races and the convergent evolution of tetrodotoxin resistance in garter snakes." Dr. Butch Brodie III, Department of Biology, University of Virginia. Host: Dr. John Wiens. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
2. Alluring Androids and Robots in Film, Photography & Art
Professor Julie Wosk of SUNY Maritime will present an illustrated slide-lecture showcases colorful images of female robots, androids, talking dolls, mannequins and other artificial women ranging from early automatons to lifelike female heroines in today’s video games. These images tell a startling tale of changing attitudes toward science and toward women themselves.
Professor Wosk will be signing copies of her book Alluring Androids, Robot Women, and Electronic Eves following the lecture. This lecture is supported by the NY Council for the Humanities and co-hosted by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Undergraduate College of Science and Society.
Submitted by: Elyce Winters/CEAS
3. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
"I love Science"
"I am taking Biology as one of my courses"
If you answered "YES" to any one of the above questions try to answer the next three.
"What should I do next?"
"What are the different careers and fields in Biomedical Sciences?"
"How can I plan for my future in the field of Biomedical Sciences?"
If you don’t have definitive answers to the above statements, participate in "Science and Research Awareness Series" (SARAS) being organized by the Department of Anesthesiology at Stony Brook Medical Center in the summer of 2009 (July 6-23).
Though this program is designed for high school and undergraduate students, it is open for everyone who is interested in Biomedical Sciences.
Register early, as seats are limited.
For complete program details, photos, students comments, video excerpts and application material, click on the following website link:
http://anes.anesthes.sunysb.edu/teaching/sas.html
http://anes.anesthes.sunysb.edu/teaching/sas.html
Submitted by: Srinivas Pentyala/UHMC
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Events
Please join us for the following events.
A seminar by Professor R. Alan Plumb from the Program in Atmospheres, Oceans, and Climate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Plumb's seminar entitled, "Dynamical Climate Perturbations and the Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem," will be presented on Wednesday, January 28, at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
An Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium by David J. Tonjes of Stony Brook University, Department of Technology and Society. His seminar entitled; "The Suffolk County Long-Term Plan Wetlands Management Project at the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Will be presented on Friday, January 30, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus).
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
5. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, January 29, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Robert Rizzo, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Stony Brook University, entitled, "Origins of Drug Resistance using Computational Methods". It will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Wali Karzai.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
6. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be holding a Seminar. Wei R. Chen, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston will be giving a talk on Twisting of spike propagation and reciprocal synaptic transmission for odor perception.
Coffee at 11:45
Host Contact: Professor Shaoyu Ge, 632-6595
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
7. "Naturally Obsessed; the Making of a Scientist" Film Screening
The Center for Inclusive Education (CIE), a division of the Graduate School, in collaboration with the GSO, will host a screening of the one hour documentary film Naturally Obsessed on Wednesday, February 4th at 5:00 PM in the Charles B. Wang Center Theater. Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Mixing humor with heartbreak, Naturally Obsessed tells an intensely dramatic story about the race to beat the competition to discover the switch that controls appetite in the human body. Naturally Obsessed provides unique insights into what it’s like to do biological research, honestly portraying the quid-pro-quo of the apprentice system, highlighting the ups and downs of the mentor-student relationship, and revealing the emotional roller coaster of a career in science that graduate students must learn to endure. The movie trailer can be viewed at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7zIRl0quLw
http://www.stonybrook.edu/agep/Naturally_Obsessed.pdf
Submitted by: Kathryne Piazzola/Prov
8. Chemistry Department
On Thursday, January 29, 2009 Dr. Daniel A Beard from Medical College of Wisconsin will be holding a seminar entitled, "Critical & Emergent Phenomena in Cardiac Energetics in Heart Failure" in Room 412 in the Chemistry Dept. Bldg. from 4:00pm.-6:00pm.
http://bbc.mcw.edu/faculty/beard-lab
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/Admin
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 12 noon
"The Role of Membrane Fusion During Alphavirus Infection"
Keith R. Weninger, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, North Carolina State University
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Mark Bowen, Ph.D.
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
2. Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Notice
Tuesday, January 27,2009 12:00pm
Dr. Nick Carpino, Department of Microbiology, Stony Brook University
Title: Negative Regulation of T cell signaling pathways by the Sts proteins
Location: Basic Science Tower Level 8 Seminar Room-180
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. 3,000 Dollar Raffle 10 Dollar Tickets Seawolves Swimming and Diving
The Seawolves Swimming and Diving Parents are organizing a raffle to raise money for the team.
Prizes range from $50 to $150, one prize per day during the month of April 2009. Winners to be determined by the New York State Lottery's Numbers (midday drawing).
Tickets are $10 each.
For more information call 632-4318.
Submitted by: Jeffrey Chu/CAS
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. WUSB 90.1 FM proudly presents the 3 Day Winter Reggae Marathon at Stony Brook
WUSB 90.1 FM presents the 16th Annual 3 Day Winter Reggae Marathon starting Thurs. Feb 5th at 10pm non-stop to Sunday Feb 8th midnight. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and the Birthday's of Robert Nestor Marley and Dennis Emmanuel Brown for 3 days of the finest reggae music in the world! Listen live online at wwww.wusb.fm and log onto www.figtreebiz.com for the pics of our guests. Need more information call Angella at 631-672-1598 or email us at cstyletv@optonline.net. Save the date: 3 Day Summer Reggae marathon coming in July 2009! One love from Angella and WUSB's Reggae Dept.
http://www.figtreebiz.com
Submitted by: Angella Forde/UHMC
2. New Discount Policy at Staller Center-click here for info
As of January 1, 2009, Stony Brook University faculty, staff and alumni will be able to purchase two tickets to a professional performance at the discount price when they present their Stony Brook ID at the Staller Center Box Office. In the past, only one ticket per ID was eligible for a discount. For Stony Brook University students, it’s even better.
The new policy will allow students to buy two tickets at half price starting on the first of the month for performances taking place that month.
Student rush tickets that go on sale 15 minutes before the start of a performance are $7, and two can be purchased (subject to availability) with a valid Stony Brook University student ID, allowing students to bring a friend to a Staller Center show at an incredible discount.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
3. Seawolves Basketball Events This Week
Wednesday January 28th Stony Brook vs. New Hampshire 7PM
Stony Brook Seawolves fans don't forget to reserve your seat for Wednesday, January 28th at 7PM as your Seawolves take on New Hampshire.
Double-Header Saturday January 31st - 4PM and 7PM!
Stony Brook Seawolves fans don't forget to reserve your seat for Saturday, January 31st at 4PM as Women's Basketball takes on UMBC! The excitement doesn’t stop there! At 7PM, Men's Basketball will also host UMBC!
During the entire month of January fans can purchase 2 tickets for the price of 1 - $5 for all Faculty/Staff and FREE for all Students with a Stony Brook ID card.
For more information on how to purchase tickets call 631-632-WOLF or visit the Athletics website at www.GoSeawolves.org. Wear Red and show your pride!
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/tickets/ston-ticketing.html
Submitted by: Andrea Lebedinski/Pres
4. Author Naomi Wolf to introduce documentary The End of America at Staller Center, Friday, January 30 at 7:00.
Staller Center will host the writer and co-director of the documentary film, The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot. Author Naomi Wolf and Co-director Annie Sundberg will be on hand to introduce the film and to answer questions after the screening. The compelling documentary is based on Naomi Wolf’s best-selling book of the same title that looks at the ten steps that close down a democracy. To make the film, a lecture given by Wolf was taped and her points were illustrated with historical footage. The End of America had its world premiere in October 2008 at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Her book of the same name was a 2007 New York Times bestseller. A book and DVD signing will follow in the lobby.Tickets: $8; $6 at stallercenter.com or (631) 632-ARTS.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
5. Department of Campus Recreation Ski Trip - Okemo Moutain
The Department of Campus Recreation will offering a ski trip to Okemo Moutain, in Ludlow, Vermont on Sunday, February 22,2009. This trip will have limited seating for faculty/staff and their families. Departure time will be approximately 4:00am at the SAC Loop and will return to campus at approximately 8:00pm. The Cost of the trip is $90.00 for Adults, $79.00 for Young Adults (ages 13-18), $71.00 for children (ages 7 12). Price includes all-day lift ticket and round trip transportation from Stony Brook University to Okemo Mountain. Ski rental is an extra $32.00. Please contact Marie Turchiano, Associate Director of Campus Recreation for more information or to learn how to register for this event at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
6. Stony Brook University Seawolves Host National Girls and Women in Sports Day Multi-Sport Youth Clinic Saturday, February 14th 10AM!
On February 14th, 2009, at 10 a.m., Stony Brook University Athletics will host National Girls and Women's in Sports Day!
All boys & girls 13 and under are invited to interact with several Seawolves teams in a multi-sport youth clinic.
Cost is $5 - Includes lunch and admission to the 2PM Women's Basketball game vs. Binghamton!
For more information, please contact Jordan Vardell at 631-632-9556 or by e-mail at john.vardell@stonybrook.edu.
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/tickets/ston-ticketing.html
Submitted by: Andrea Lebedinski/Pres
7. Master guitarists and songwriters Pat Wictor and Pete Kennedy share stage at The University Cafe Sunday February 1st 2 PM
Pete Kennedy plays all sorts of guitars (acoustic and electric), electric, electric sitar, dulcimer and even ukelele, and writes terrific songs. Imagine Chuck Berry, Les Paul, Django Reinhardt and Richard Thompson meeting for a jam session, and you have an idea of his influences.
Pat Wictor, a wizard of the lap-style slide guitar, projects a zen-like calm as he takes you into his musical world, a world of classic blues songs, works of writers like Bob Dylan and Fred Neil, and his own acclaimed original songs.
Expect a lot of song-swapping and improvisation when these two artists get together on the Cafe stage.
Tickets: $20.00 advance at www.universitycafe.org until January 29th. Door sale: $25.00
Coming February 15th at 2 P.M. - The legendary Graham Parker in an intimate setting for our "Valentine's Day Is Over" show
Information: www.universitycafe.org click on "Sunday Street Acoustic Concerts"
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course 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,accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory nformation. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Required text: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN# 0735623031) Cost of book not included
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees, Spouses and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section F: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; January 29; February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2009
Section G: Mondays; 1:30-4:30pm; March 30; April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Wine and Spirit Education Trust
The WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wine
Date: Sunday, March 1
Location: Stony Brook Manhattan, 387 Park Avenue South at 28th Street or 101 East 27th Street (there are 2 entrances), Third Floor
Cost: $299 (Includes instruction, wine & all study materials), $70 (Exam & WSET Certificate)Optional
This one-day intensive course aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or wine sales.
Register at www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
3. Bartending Class
A complete introduction to mix drinks and liquors as well as bars management. In-class practice (using simulated liquors), lectures, and demos. A popular and useful entertainment course. Includes book and certificate. Six Wed, begins 2/18; 7pm-9pm. $80/SB students, $95/SB faculty/staff, $105/Community Members. Pre-registration is required. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822 The Craft Center is located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
4. Math, Physics and Language classes for elementary and middle school students in Stony Brook University.
SchoolPlus Enrichment Program offers Mathematics for 5-15 years olds (10 levels); Physics for 10-15 y.o. (3 levels); Art for 6-15 y.o., Languages French 6 levels; and Russian for all levels, including Russian as a foreign language. We also offer the enrichment program for children 3-5 y. o and Art classes.
Classes held on Sundays at Stony Brook University.
Teachers include the leading specialists from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Lab.
The tuition is $16.50/45 minute class
Registration is open online:
http://www.schoolplusstonybrook.org/
Contact information: e-mail: schoolplus_sb@yahoo.com, Phone: (631) 615-4215 (ask for Marina Polonskaia - director of the program)
http://schoolplusstonybrook.org/
Submitted by: Alexandre Abanov/CAS
5. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
NCE 328 - 9 sessions - Fee $479
Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and CSS. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, templates, and how to manage workflow. Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described to our self-test.
Required Text: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321499816) Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; February 4, 11, 18 & 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2009
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
For more information visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer or call 632-7022
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
6. Knitting Classes at the Craft Center
Knitting Crash Course: You CAN learn the basics of knitting in just one shot! In class students will knit small samples to start and begin a scarf. After this class you will be able to knit many projects on your own. SEC A-Begins Tues, 2/17; SEC B-Begins Mon, 2/23; 7pm-9:30pm.
Knitting Beyond Basics: Already know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off? Ready for more? This class covers increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round and how to change yarns all while working on a project of your choice. *Additional Supply Fee of $15 (needles & yarn) due at registration or ask for supply list. Two Tues, 3/24, 31; 7pm-9:30pm. Pre-registration is required. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822. The Craft Center is located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
7. Microsoft PowerPoint
NCE 318 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint. A must for sales professionals, trainers, teachers and business presenters, this course demonstrates how to create
and combine text and graphics for professional-looking business presentations. Learn to create your own slide presentation in a minimum amount of time.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Required Text: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN # 0735623015) Cost of text not included
Section D: Mondays, 6pm-9pm; March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Visit our website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
for complete certificate information, course descriptions and registration or email amy.margolies@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
8. Drawing and Painting Classes at the Craft Center
Drawing for the Beginner: If you can hold a pencil, you can learn to draw! To make your drawings look more realistic, you must first learn to quiet the dominant left side of the brain and let the creative right side take charge. No Experience required. Five Thurs, begins 2/12, 7-9pm.
Art of Painting: Begin to create paintings that are visually exciting. Experiment with mixed media, though acrylic as the primary medium is encouraged. Class will review fundamental painting techniques of color, plane, value, texture, and depth while painting directly from observation. For beginners and returning students. Six Mon, begins 2/16; 7pm9pm. Pre-registration is required. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822 The Craft Center is located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
9. How to Buy and Sell on eBay
NCE 800 * 5 sessions * Fee $389
This comprehensive class will take the student from the introduction to the eBay marketplace all the way to getting paid. You'll learn how to search for products to buy and sell. How to see what's currently "hot" and what's not. How to bid, how to list items for sale, how to take pictures and upload to eBay. How to collect your money and last, how to ship.
This class will be an actual "live" class. We're not just reading books here! Student will be encouraged to actively follow the class materials.
10% discount for University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
Section A: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; February 4, 11, 18, 25 & March 4, 2009
For registration information visit the SPD Website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/courses or call (631) 632-7022
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
10. Improve Comedy Workshop
Build self confidence, improve your public speaking skills, and overcome stage fright. In this exciting class, students will explore basic skills such as teamwork, focusing, listening, reacting, acceptance, scene work and trust. Each week we’ll play different improv games as seen on the TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? No experience necessary. Bring to class your imagination! Six Tues, begins 2/17 (no class 3/17); 7pm9:30pm; $70/SB students, $90/SB faculty/staff, $105/Community Members; Union Ballroom. Pre-registration is required. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822 The Craft Center is located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
11. Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN # 0735623023) Cost of text not included
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7022
10% discount for University employees, spouses, and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; January 28; February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2009
Section F: Tuesdays, 9am-12pm; February 3, 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
12. Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
Registration is open for the PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course
Planning to earn your Professional Human Resource or Senior Professional in Human Resources designation? Now is the time to enroll. In partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, the School of Professional Development now offers the industry recognized PHR/SPHR certification preparation course.
Improve your workplace effectiveness immediately. Students enrolled in our class benefit from:
*Structured classroom environment that enhances learning and helps you stay on track
*An experienced instructor to explain concepts and apply then to your industry
*Opportunities to network and share real-world experiences with other HR professionals
The PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course is offered in two formats; 36-hour Standard Prep and 18-hour Accelerated Prep
Standard Prep is scheduled to start Saturday, February 7, 2009 @ 10am
Accelerated Prep is scheduled to start Tuesday, March 17, 2009 @ 6pm
Visit our website, www.stonybrook.edu/spd/shrm for full schedules, eligibility and discounts
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
13. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
This course is the standard CCNA preparation course for new CISCO test #640-802. The overall objective of the course is to cover all the topics required by the CCNA test.
The principles of Architecture Layering (OSI's reference Model), Multiplexing and Encapsulation and IP addressing (subnetting) are discussed in detail. TCP/IP, IPX, PPP, ISDN and frame Relay Protocols are covered.
Network Equiptment such as repeaters, bridges, routers, hubs and switches are studied in detail. Interconnecting and configuring networking equipment such as Cisco's 2500 and 2600 series routers, 1900 and 2900 catalysts switches are studied.
We will cover how to design networks using VLANS on the above mentioned equipment; students will perform labs on Real Cisco Networking equipment.
10 Sessions: Tuition: $1766 (required text included)
Section A: Wednesdays, 6-9:30pm; March 11, 18, 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13 & 20, 2009
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
10. Research
1. Are you currently depressed or were you depressed in the past
You may be eligible for a research study! We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 18 65 to participate in a research study on depression and brain functioning. This study involves 1 lab visit (about 3 hours) for a clinical interview and an electroencephalogram (EEG) recording to look at your brain activity while performing a number of tasks and 1 phone interview 6 months later that lasts about 1 hour. You will be paid up to $110 for completing the study. If interested, contact Doreen at: (631) 632-7843 or at Caplab.Depression@gmail.com. Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls
Children 6 to 12 Years Old Stony Brook University’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is conducting a study supported by the National Institute of Health of treatment steps for children, ages 6 12, who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral control problems such as aggressiveness, explosiveness and low frustration tolerance. Eligible children receive free evaluation and study treatment, including medication and help with behavioral support strategies.
For further information, please call Ashley Conway at (631) 632-8317.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Seeking Volunteers With Cystic Fibrosis
Seeking volunteers with cystic fibrosis 18 years of age or older to participate in a 28 week research study to examine the efficacy of IGF-1 treatment to maintain or improve body weight and composition.
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
For More Information, Please Call 631 444-6900
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Do You Have Heart Failure
Adults diagnosed with heart failure are invited to participate in a symptom monitoring study. The study is testing an educational method to help patients monitor their heart failure symptoms. If qualified to participate, questionnaires about your medical history, symptoms, self-care, and quality of life will be completed. Participants are followed for one year by telephone (15-20 minute interviews 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after enrollment). All participants will be given a weight scale to keep and a booklet on heart failure self-care. You will be paid $20 at both 6 and 12 months if you complete the telephone interviews. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call:
Dr. Corrine Jurgens - 631-444-3236 or Karen Kelleher - 631-444-1299
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
11. Miscellaneous
1. Humanities Institute's Undergraduate Awards
Undergraduate Students majoring in any of the humanities, arts or lettered social sciences are encouraged to apply for the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Undergraduate Awards. There are two kinds of awards. Individual awards come with a $250 stipend, while Group awards carry a prize of $1,000. Past awards have gone to:
Group Award: Belief: Jehovah Witnesses in the 21 st Century Group Award: Farmingville Revisited: Immigration on Long Island Individual Award: Disability Studies
Individual Award: How to Leave an Abusive Relationship
Individual Award: "The Digital Spectacle: How Visual Effects Have Changed American Cinema"
Application forms are available on the HISB website: www.sunysb.edu/humanities . They are due February 26, 2009.
All complete applications will be evaluated by a board of faculty associated with Humanities Institute.
Questions? Contact Ann Berrios at (631) 632-9983 or at Ann. Berrios@sunysb.edu
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
2. Jasmine Spring 2009 hours of operation
Starting Jan. 25, 2009, Jasmine regular hours will be Mon. - Fri. 11am-8pm, Sat. and Sun. 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm. J Club regular hours Mon. - Fri. 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. For J Club reservations, please call 632-1858. Jasmine is located in the Charles B. Wang Center, Main Floor.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
3. University PreSchool Registration Now Open!
The University PreSchool is now registering new children. For the past thirty years, the PreSchool has been serving children from 20 months through five years of age. We are located on the first floor of the Social Behavioral Sciences building. Call 632-7868 for further information.
Submitted by: Jan Kavazanjian/CAS
4. Craft Center Open House
Open HouseTuesday, February 3rd, 3pm 9pm
The Craft Center is hosting an open house to register for classes and meet Instructors. View class work on display. Refreshments served. We’re open to the public. Student Union, lower level room 049. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Alumni Association Student Award Applications Due February 6
Deserving Stony Brook students will receive one of this year's student awards for undergrad and graduate students ranging from $500 to $1,000. Students must apply by February 6, 2009 to be considered. Winners will be honored at an award ceremony on April 27.
http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/STO/content/general_11.html
Submitted by: Heather Martin/UAff
6. Now Opened Studio97 In the basement of the Student Union RM 043
We are Opened, & Booking Appointments! or if you prefer, walk-ins are always welcomed. We Cut, Color, Perm, Relax, Wash & Set, Wash & Blow, Braid, Conrows, Foil, Up-Do's. NAIL CARE-Natural Nail Manicuring, Gel Enhancments(Acrylics), Wraps,(Coming Soon-Pedicures/Waxing) Salon Hours are Mon, Thurs & Friday-10am-5:30pm Tues & Wed-12pm-8pm For any information Call 632-6432 or Email @ Studioo97@Aol.com You can also View the Salon on Facebook Studio 97 under Maria Castrogivanni
Submitted by: Maria Castrogivanni/FSA
7. Your Ombuds Office is Here to Help!
In its earliest days at Stony Brook, the Ombuds Office dealt mostly with issues related to construction, contractors, operations and safety, and the creation of university councils, forums, and other governance structures with elected representations from students and faculty. Today it provides confidential, informal, and impartial assistance in resolving intra-campus conflicts, disputes, and other grievances in promoting fair and equitable treatment within the University. Visit the Ombuds Office in Melville Library or call 632-9200.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
8. How You Can Help the Environment
Energy-efficient bulbs consume one-fifth the energy and last 12 times longer than regular bulbs. Use them whenever and wherever you can. Visit www.stonybrook.edu/sustainability.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
9. Make Safety Your First Priority
There are 40,000 students, faculty, staff, and visitors on the Stony Brook campus every day. That's a lot of eyes to report a crime. If you see something that doesn't look right call 632-3333 or 2-3333 using a campus phone.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
10. 2009 Graduate Awards Nominations currently being accepted
The Graduate Council Awards Committee will be accepting nominations through Wednesday, February 25, 2009, for the following awards, presented annually at the Graduate Awards Ceremony (scheduled for May 20, 2009) held during Commencement week : President's Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students; President's Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Doctoral Student; Weisinger Dissertation Award; Fusco Fellowship; Faculty-Staff Dissertation Award; Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching or Mentoring; Dean’s Award for Excellence as a Graduate Director or Coordinator. See the Graduate School website for complete eligibility requirements and full nomination procedures. Questions may be directed to Barbara Byrne at 632-7039.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/new/students/awards.shtml
Submitted by: Barbara Byrne/Grad