Campus Announcements for the week of 03/30/2009
Table of Contents
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. You Matter. Effective Customer Service
2. Graduate Student Workshop
3. Managing Multiple Priorities Lunchtime Learning
4. Americans with disabilities act awareness training
5. Counseling Process For Supervisors Of Research Foundation Employees
6. And Justice for All...Diversity 101
7. Independent Contractor Workshop
8. Redesign courses to work with smaller groups, increase student access by reducing class time or delivering content online
9. Invite the Expert to Your Class via Interactive Web Conferencing
10. Designing PowerPoint Presentations that Engage your Students
11. Using Writing to Teach Critical Thinking
12. Simplify course assignment collection, verification and management: Using Blackboard's assignment and plagiarism detection tools
13. Eliminate frustration, increase reliability, and effectively use the AV and computer technology in your classroom
14. Free 6 Week Smoking Cessation Classes
15. Employee Health & Wellness presents: Coping with Caregiver Stress
16. Maintaining student attention during classes by varying classroom activies during a session: Incorporating change-ups in delivery
17. Using Writing to Teach Critical Thinking
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
2. Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Notice
3. Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Notice
4. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Adriaan Peperzak, Arthur J. Schmitt Chair of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago - March 30th
5. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, April 2, 2009
6. Two Chemistry Department Seminars
7. Center for Italian Studies Lecture (in Italian),April 2, 2009, 5:30 pm
8. Humanities Institute presents "Remembering Freud", Saturday, April 4th Stony Brook Manhattan, 9AM-5:30PM - Keynote Speaker, Dr. Julia Kristeva
9. CIDER Seminar Series-Climate Change Impacts on Species - March 30, 2009
10. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Adriaan Peperzak on Monday, March 30th
11. Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
12. The 7th Annual Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium... REGISTER NOW!!
13. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
14. Ecology and Evolution Slobodkin Seminar
15. Slobodkin Speaker Special Seminar
16. 3MT IGERT Program's Environmental Science and Environmental Health Symposium: Monday, March 30, 1:30PM in ESS 123
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
2. The Baked Apple: Metropolitan New York in the Green House
3. Institute for Molecular Cardiology Seminar
07. Charitable
1. A Special Invitation for Faculty & Staff: 2009 Stars of Stony Brook Gala
2. The Cody Comedy Festival - Wednesday, May 13, 2009
3. SCPD 6th Pct. "Cops Who Care" Comedy Evening for Sunrise Fund
4. Newfield High School Honor Society Event to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
5. C.S.E.A. Local 614 Fundraiser
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Arthur Haas, faculty harpsichord recital, April 1, 2009, 8:00 PM, Staller Center Recital Hall, Free Admission
2. Department of Campus Recreation Annual Golf Outing
3. The 16th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win 15,000
4. Pottery Sale, April 1st
5. Canada's Ian Tamblyn, singer-songwriter-adventurer, performs at The University Cafe Sunday April 5th 2 P.M.
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Small Business Development Center Workshop
2. Adobe Fireworks CS3
10. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
2. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb
3. Seeking Obese Men And Women 25 To 45 Years Of Age
4. Study Of Hiv Positive And Aids And Chromium Picolinate
5. Study For Children 6-12 Years-Old With Behavioral Control Problems
6. Are you currently depressed or were you depressed in the past
7. Seeking Volunteers With Cystic Fibrosis
8. Do You Have Heart Failure
11. Miscellaneous
1. University PreSchool Registration Now Open!
2. Campus Child Care Available
3. The Summer Camp at Stony Brook University
4. Al-Anon Meeting at LI Veteran's Home
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. You Matter. Effective Customer Service
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.
April 14 9:30am - 12:30pm
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/wc0022
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
2. Graduate Student Workshop
April 14 10:00am - 11:00am This training will provide you with a step-by-step explanation of the hiring process, reappointment process, additional supplements, lump sums, summer appointments and required documentation for hiring graduate students. We will also review the form I-9 process as needed.
Target Audience: Graduate Student Coordinators or anyone who must authorize or approve graduate student appointments on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton.
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/wc0009
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
3. Managing Multiple Priorities Lunchtime Learning
April 15 12:00pm 1:00pm
Developing your ability to effectively use your time, set goals and focus on priorities while managing simultaneous responsibilities is key. Managing your work day is key to reducing stress as well as accomplishing goals successfully.
Key Highlights:
Create effective work plans, prioritize competing tasks and plan for each day
Identify inefficient uses of time and ways to improve or eliminate them
Target Audience: Open to all West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton Employees
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wcll27
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
4. Americans with disabilities act awareness training
April 17 3:00pm 5:00pm The general population of individuals with disabilities is growing. People in this minority group are not necessarily born into it, becoming a member can happen to anyone at any time. Technology is providing opportunities for people who were previously considered unable to be educated or employed. In this litigious society, Administrators and Employers must have the sensitivity and knowledge to protect themselves while serving the needs of this group effectively. Employees who are or become disabled must not only know their rights, but also their responsibilities. Program Goals: Individuals can expect to gain a new outlook on the abilities of persons/job candidates/employees with disabilities and a simple, logical working knowledge of the ADA.
Target Audience: Supervisors and Managers that manage the performance of others
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0014
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
5. Counseling Process For Supervisors Of Research Foundation Employees
April 07, 2009 9:00am12:00pm
This program will provide 1st or 2nd line supervisors and managers, with information regarding the Counseling processes for non-represented Research Foundation employees in the Stony Brook University community. In addition it will provide you with the ability to support the supervisors in your departments who are faced with employee issues requiring counseling.
The session includes:
-How and when to conduct a counseling session
-The difference between a verbal and a written counseling
-How to write a counseling memo
-How to identify problem situations
-How to determine when to counsel an employee and when to seek more severe administrative action
-The roles of the supervisors, the department and employee and labor relations in the process
Target Audience: Supervisors or Managers of Research Foundation employees.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0016
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
6. And Justice for All...Diversity 101
March 31, 2009 9:00am 3:00pm
This full day program will provide participants with necessary information, resources, and guidance about Federal and State regulations; University policies around issues of discrimination; equal employment opportunity complaint resolution and diversity. It will clarify and communicate the roles, rights and responsibilities of supervisors, managers, employees and the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action in these matters. The program will review appropriate methods for making referrals, the scope of confidentiality and the policy against retaliation. Through the use of case studies and other interactive exercises, this program will allow participants to explore and discuss dimensions of diversity and inclusion, approaches to managing diversity, the impact of stereotyping and bias in the workplace. Each participant will develop a personal action plan.
Target Audience: All employees, supervisors, managers.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0020
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
7. Independent Contractor Workshop
April 7, 2009 10:00am - 12:00pm
This workshop will help to identify the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. You will learn about the resources and forms that are available on the internet to help determine what documentation is required by HRS in order to process requests for payment. We’ll cover some frequently asked questions, and go over the IRS 20 Factors of the Common Law Test which helps to identify independent contractors.
Target Audience: Anyone responsible for preparing payment requests for Independent Contractors
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0038
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
8. Redesign courses to work with smaller groups, increase student access by reducing class time or delivering content online
Monday, March 30, 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Online and blended course design.
This workshop provides concrete strategies for you to redesign your on-campus course for blended and online teaching and learning. The workshop provides an overview of the blended and online formats, content, and activities as well as general tips and pointers for fostering student centered learning. The interactive sessions will help you address the challenges and benefits related to developing a blended or online course and help you to find the next steps needed to get your blended or online course up and running.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%20Descriptions/DispForm.aspx?ID=31&Source=https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%2520Descriptions/Public%2520noneditable.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
9. Invite the Expert to Your Class via Interactive Web Conferencing
Monday, March 30, 2:30pm to 4pm
Open your classroom to the world. It’s no longer necessary to reserve special videoconferencing rooms in order to make a connection between your class and a remote participant. With Adobe Connect or Skype, along with a simple webcam and microphone, it’s possible to invite a guest lecture from anywhere in the world and connect directly from their office, lab or homes to your classroom. Teach your on-campus from out-of-town or your online course from your office. You can conference with your students from home. Interactive web conferencing provides an outstanding modality for engaging students in the learning process and permitting them to experience new learning opportunities that might otherwise be impossible.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%20Descriptions/DispForm.aspx?ID=41&Source=https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%2520Descriptions/Public%2520noneditable.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
10. Designing PowerPoint Presentations that Engage your Students
Monday, March 30, 3pm to 4:30pm
PowerPoint is a GREAT tool to present your class content. It enables your students to visually see what information you are referring to. You can provide pictures, videos, charts, and graphs along with cool text and animations to make your presentation come to life.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%20Descriptions/DispForm.aspx?ID=26&Source=https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%2520Descriptions/Public%2520noneditable.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
11. Using Writing to Teach Critical Thinking
Tuesday, March 31, 12pm to 1pm
Don’t be fooled by my title. I am a writing professor in title only. What I really teach is critical thinking. That’s because there is no better way to teach the ability to think well than through writing. For writing is nothing but writing in its purest form.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%20Descriptions/DispForm.aspx?ID=40&Source=https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%2520Descriptions/Public%2520noneditable.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
12. Simplify course assignment collection, verification and management: Using Blackboard's assignment and plagiarism detection tools
Tuesday, March 31, 4pm to 5:30pm
Do you currently collect student assignments in person or through email? Do you need an easy method to set and manage deadlines? Worried about increasing reports of plagiarism on campuses nationwide? Save some trees, clear out your inbox, and check student work for authenticity by using Blackboard's assignment submission tools!
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%20Descriptions/DispForm.aspx?ID=9&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FFacDev%2FWorkshops%2FLists%2FWorkshop%2520Descriptions%2FPublic%2520noneditable%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
13. Eliminate frustration, increase reliability, and effectively use the AV and computer technology in your classroom
Wednesday, April 1, 12pm to 1pm
An introductory workshop on using educational technology for all faculty teaching in West Campus general purpose classrooms.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%20Descriptions/DispForm.aspx?ID=7&Source=https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Lists/Workshop%2520Descriptions/Public%2520noneditable.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
14. Free 6 Week Smoking Cessation Classes
Employee Health & Wellness is conducting a Free 6 Week Interactive smoking cessation class. The classes begins Tuesday,April 14th, 11am-12pm. It is being held in the Preventive Medicine large Conference Room #86 HSC Level 3. Please call 4-7767 to register.
Submitted by: Maria Loret De Mola/UHMC
15. Employee Health & Wellness presents: Coping with Caregiver Stress
Many of us are now caring for our elderly parents or other family members. This noble task often leads to caregiver stress and burnout. Please join Dr. Frances Brisbane Dean of the School of Social Welfare who will discuss this issue, identify signs of caregivers stress and
provide us with skills for coping with the situation. Come learn how to best care for yourself and your loved ones. March 30th, LH5, HSC Level 3, 12pm-1pm
Submitted by: Maria Loret De Mola/UHMC
16. Maintaining student attention during classes by varying classroom activies during a session: Incorporating change-ups in delivery
Thursday, April 2, 12:30pm to 2pm
We all have an all-too-natural tendency to drift off during a lecture presentation. Though attention spans are individual, studies show that students begin to lose concentration 10-20 minutes into the presentation. Not only do these attention drift-offs cause students to miss important pieces of information, but they can be disruptive to your focus as the presenter. In this workshop you will design change-up delivery tactics to incorporate into your classroom session that will prevent your student audience from losing focus during presentations. Resources and a collaborative website will be provided for classroom session planning.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=159&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx%3FCalendarDate%3D4%252F26%252F2009
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
17. Using Writing to Teach Critical Thinking
Thursday, April 2, 4pm to 5:30pm
Presented by Charles Haddad, Writing Professor from the Journalism Program.
Don’t be fooled by my title. I am a writing professor in title only. What I really teach is critical thinking. That’s because there is no better way to teach the ability to think well than through writing. For writing is nothing but writing in its purest form.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=188&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx%3FCalendarDate%3D4%252F26%252F2009
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Lance Bosart from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Albany. Professor Bosart's seminar entitled, "Modern Weather Forecasting: Scientific Opportunities and Operational Challenges," will be presented on Wednesday, April 1, at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) in Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Light refreshments will be served. This seminar is in honor of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Robert D. Cess. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://www.atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Notice
Monday, March 30,2009 - 12:00pm
Speaker: Tom Nguyen
Graduate Student
Faculty/Student Workshop
Title:
"The role of β1 integrin in oligodendrocyte development and CNS myelination"
Host: Dr. Holly Colognato
Location: Basic Science Tower Level 8- Seminar Room 180
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
3. Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Notice
Tuesday, March 31,2009 - 12:00pm
Speaker: Akua Bonsra
Graduate Student
Faculty/Student Workshop
Title:
“PA-PIPKI signaling in actin cytoskeletal reorganization”
Advisor/Host: Dr. Guangwei Du & Dr. Michael Frohman
Location: Basic Science Tower Level 8- Seminar Room-180
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
4. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Adriaan Peperzak, Arthur J. Schmitt Chair of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago - March 30th
Adriaan Peparzak's lecture entitled, Trust and Distrust in Education, will be held on Monday, March 30th at 4:30 p.m. in the Humanities Bldg, Room 1006. This lecture is in conjunction with the Templeton Research Lecture Series. Seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Janine Pearce/Prov
5. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, April 2, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Eric Klann, Professor, Center for Neural Science, New York University, entitled, "mTOR Signaling in Synaptic Plasticity, Behavior, and Mental Retardation". It will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Dr. Kevin Czaplinski.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
6. Two Chemistry Department Seminars
On Thursday, March 26, 2009 Dr. Richard Ferrieri from Brookhaven National Laboratory will be holding a seminar entitled, "Developing a Radiotracer Toolkit in Support of Biofuel Research to Understand Plant Cell-wall Synthesis in Vivo" in Room 412 in the Chemistry Dept. Bldg. from 4:00-6:00 PM.
On Friday, March 27, 2009 Dr. Kit Bowen from Johns Hopkins University will be holding a seminar entitled, "From the Electrophilic Properties of DNA's Sub-Units to Electron-Induced Acid-Base Chemistry to Alumninum Hydride Clusters: Anion Photoelectron Spectroscopic Studies" in Room 412 in the Chemistry Dept. Bldg. from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/Admin
7. Center for Italian Studies Lecture (in Italian),April 2, 2009, 5:30 pm
Center for Italian Studies Lecture: April 2. Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Lecture (in Italian): Anthony Costantini, Professor of Italian at California State University, Northridge. Topic: "Carlo Rosselli e il socialismo liberale." Location: Stony Brook University’s Center for Italian Studies Meeting Room, Frank Melville Memorial Library, E4340.
All are invited. Call 531-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
8. Humanities Institute presents "Remembering Freud", Saturday, April 4th Stony Brook Manhattan, 9AM-5:30PM - Keynote Speaker, Dr. Julia Kristeva
The Humanities Institute is pleased to announce our upcoming conference, "Remembering Freud: Psychoanalysis Today." The event will take place on Saturday, April 4th at Stony Brook Manhattan. Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
The keynote speaker is Julia Kristeva, the internationally known writer and philosopher.
Dr. Kristeva joins Dr. Alan Bass (The New School), Dr. Gabriele Schwab
(University of California, Irvine), Dr. Ranjana Khanna (Duke) and Dr. E. Ann Kaplan (Stony Brook) for this important day long conference on Freud.
This conference is coordinated by Dr. E. Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director, the Humanities Institute and Dr. John Lutterbie, Associate Professor and Associate Director, the Humanities Institute.
Register at
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
9. CIDER Seminar Series-Climate Change Impacts on Species - March 30, 2009
CIDER (Consortium for Inter-Disciplinary Environmental Research) is pleased to host Dr. Catherine Graham and Dr. H. Resit Akcakaya of the Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University. Dr. Graham's talk entitled "Range Shifts of Species under Climate Change: Conservation Implications" and Dr. Akcakaya's talk entitled
"Predicting Species Extinction Risks under Climate Change" will be presented Monday, March 30th, at 4 pm at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Event is free and open to the public. For additional information please contact the CIDER office @632-3162.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/cider/
Submitted by: Karen Warren/MSRC
10. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Adriaan Peperzak on Monday, March 30th
Adriaan Peperzak's lecture, entitled "Trust and Distrust in Education", is in collaboration with the Templeton Research Lecture Series and will be held on Monday, March 30th, at 4:30 p.m. in the Humanities Building, Room 1006. Professor Peperzak is Arthur J. Schmitt Chair of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Janine Pearce/Prov
11. Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
We invite you to join us today, March 30, 2009 as Dr. David Thanassi is hosting Emory University's Dr. June R. Scott, who will be giving a seminar entitled "Pilus Assembly in the Group A Streptococcus and its Potential Biotechnology Applications" in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
http://www.microbiology.emory.edu/scott/
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
12. The 7th Annual Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium... REGISTER NOW!!
The 7th Annual Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium: Hobbits in the Haystack: Homo floresiensis and Human Evolution Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
This year’s event focuses on a prehistoric hominin that has recently gained international celebrity status, the enigmatic Homo floresiensis, aka the “hobbit” fossils, which have emerged as one of the most fascinating and perplexing twists to the story of human evolution. Dated to only 17,000 years ago, these "hobbits" possessed a shocking number of primitive features more reminiscent of our earlier ancestors. A prototype cast of Homo floresiensis will be on display for the first time ever outside of Indonesia!
REGISTRATION:
Online Registration is now open! Prices are $5 for students (with student ID) and $10 for the general public. Seating is limited so please register early to guarantee your seat! For more information, please visit: www.stonybrook.edu/tbi or email us at turkanabasin@stonybrook.edu, or call (631) 632-5800.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/tbi
Submitted by: Justin Ledogar/GST
13. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
10:00 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2009, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Genetic Mapping of Reproductive Diapause in Drosophila melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae)" Zhu Lei, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
14. Ecology and Evolution Slobodkin Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 1, 2009, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Interspecific Interactions as Drivers of Population Dynamics of Rare and Invasive Plants." Dr. Tiffany Knight, Biology Department, Washington University in St. Louis. Host: E & E Graduate Students. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
15. Slobodkin Speaker Special Seminar
2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 2, 2009, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Pollination Ecology of Introduced Plant Species." Dr. Tiffany Knight, Biology Department, Washington University in St. Louis. Host: E & E Graduate Students. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
16. 3MT IGERT Program's Environmental Science and Environmental Health Symposium: Monday, March 30, 1:30PM in ESS 123
Stony Brook University's 3MT IGERT program will be holding their Third Annual Spring Symposium on Monday, March 30, 2009 in the Geosciences Seminar Room ESS 123 from 1:30PM-6PM. Invited Speakers: MARTIN GOLDHABER, Ph.D., U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS), Denver, "The geochemical landscape of the Sacramento Valley." JEAN MORRISON, Doctoral Candidate, Colorado School of Mines, & USGS, Denver," Regional evolution of Cr mineralogy and geochemistry in the Sacramento Valley drainage basin." CHRISTOPHER MILLS, Ph.D., USGS, Denver, "Biogeochemical transformations of Cr in Sacramento Valley soils and sediments;" MIGUEL GARCIA-DIAZ, Ph.D., Pharmacological Sciences, Stony Brook University, "The influence of Mn2+ on the accuracy of DNA synthesis." Our 3MT Spring Symposium hopes to draw on varied disciplines and integrated research expertise to translate environmental science to basic science.
http://www.3mt.stonybrook.edu/news.htm
Submitted by: Beverly Campbell/UHMC
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 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 to 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
2. The Baked Apple: Metropolitan New York in the Green House
Earthstock 2009 will feature this panel presentation and discussion on the implication of
global climate change on New York City and Long Island on Tuesday, April 21, at 3:30 in
the Student Activities Center Ballroom A. Howard Schneider, Dean of the School of
Journalism, will moderate the panel. Panelists include Malcolm Bowman, Earthstock co-
chair and School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) oceanographer, Pace
University biology professor James Cervino, SoMAS meteorologist Brian Cole, SoMAS
engineer and author of “The Baked Apple…” Douglas Hill, Columbia University Earth
Institute researcher David Major, and Dr. Mary Pearl, Dean of Stony Brook Southampton.
For a complete listing of events visit www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
3. Institute for Molecular Cardiology Seminar
Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.
"Electrical Excitability of Fourth-Order Arterioles in Skeletal Muscle"
Roman Shirokov, Ph.D., Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School
Location: Basic Science Tower, T-6, Room 141
Host: Dr. Richard Mathias
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. A Special Invitation for Faculty & Staff: 2009 Stars of Stony Brook Gala
The 2009 "Stars of Stony Brook Gala", honoring the legacy of President Shirley Strum Kenny, will be held on Wednesday, April 15th at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. The event begins at 6:30 PM; dress is business attire. Donors to the Gala have helped to generate more than $13 million to-date for student scholarships.
Faculty/Staff Pricing:
Tickets $500
Table of ten $5,000
Complimentary bus transportation is available to/from the Gala. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are required.
To purchase tickets and reserve seats on the bus, please complete and return the response form below or contact Jennifer Logan at 632-4002 or Jennifer.Logan@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/doit/Faculty-Staff-Gala-09.pdf
Submitted by: Jennifer Logan/UAff
2. The Cody Comedy Festival - Wednesday, May 13, 2009
To benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University.
The Comedy Show features three of the best comedians on the comedy circuit: Kevin Meaney, Tina Georgi and Melvin George. 8:0010:00 pm at the Staller Center for the Arts, Tickets $25.
Fundraising Cocktail Reception, 6:30 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center. Join us before the show and support the Cody Center. $150 ticket includes cocktail reception and reserved seating at the Comedy Show.
For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets call 632-4466, or e-mail SBUH-HSC_Events@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/STO/events_other/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2218626
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/UAff
3. SCPD 6th Pct. "Cops Who Care" Comedy Evening for Sunrise Fund
Please join us with the SCPD 6th Pct. for "Dinner and an Evening of Comedy" (Mike Dillon's Gateway Comedy Club Cast of Characters)to benefit the children of the Stony Brook University Medical Center's Sunrise Fund. May 2, 2009 8:00- 11:00 PM
Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (1702 Middle Country Rd.,Centereach)
Call 444-7720 (Jeanne or Debbie) to purchase tickets. $35 pp Dinner & Show (Cash Bar)
Submitted by: Jeanne Greenfield/UHMC
4. Newfield High School Honor Society Event to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
On Friday, May 1, 2009 from 9:00 am to 9:30 pm, join us as at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 267 Middle Country Road, Selden Plaza (Walbaums/Ruby Tuesdays) Shopping Center. 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Sunrise Fund. You must present a flyer to the cashier. To obtain a flyer, or if you have any additional questions, please e-mail Victoria.Irwin@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/HSC
5. C.S.E.A. Local 614 Fundraiser
C.S.E.A. Local 614 Women's Committee and newly developed Outreach Committee are joining forces to raise funds for a local youth organization. Beautiful baskets have been made just in time for the Easter Holiday. Please help support our cause and purchase raffle tickets on Wednesday April 1, 2009 and Thursday April 2nd, from 8:00am to 3:00pm, drawing to be held on Friday, April 3rd at 12:00pm.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Arthur Haas, faculty harpsichord recital, April 1, 2009, 8:00 PM, Staller Center Recital Hall, Free Admission
Arthur Haas has been on the faculty of the Stony Brook Music Department since 1985 where he teaches harpsichord and directs the Baroque ensemble program. This recital celebrates the arrival of a grand new harpsichord to the music department at Stony Brook, conceived and constructed by one of America’s foremost harpsichord builders Allan Winkler of Boston. The harpsichord is an historical copy of an 18th century instrument built in Lyons, France by Pierre Donzelague in 1711.
To honor the new instrument, he will perform music from France and Germany spanning the 17th and 18th centuries including theatre music of J.B. Lully and dance and character pieces by François Couperin (le Grand) and Jacques Duphly. Two masterpieces from the German Baroque will end the program the Sixth Partita in E minor of J.S. Bach and a fantasia by his son, C.P.E. Bach.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/music
Submitted by: Michael Hershkowitz/CAS
2. Department of Campus Recreation Annual Golf Outing
The Department of Campus Recreation will be holding its' Annual Golf Outing on Friday, May 8th at the Heatherwood Golf Club in Centereach. The tournament will begin at 12:00pm with a shotgun start. The tournament format is best ball, with team low gross, longest drive and closest to pin awards given out. This tournament is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University. Each foursome will be allowed one guest player who is not affiliated with the university.
Cost, which includes green fees, carts, shotgun start and lunch, will be $70.00 per person for graduate students/faculty/staff/alumni/guest and $55.00 per person for undergraduate students.
The registration deadline is Monday, April 20, 2009. For more information, please feel free to contact Marie Turchiano, Associate Director of Campus Recreation at 632-4145
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
3. The 16th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win 15,000
Stony Brook Child Care will hold it's 16th annual Child Care Cash Bonanza on Thursday, April 16th, 2009 at the Student Activity Center. Tickets are $50.00 each and they may be purchased at the child care center or at the Bursar's Office. A ticket admits two adults for an International coffee, tea and dessert extravaganza. For more information, please call 632-6930 or 632-KIDS.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
4. Pottery Sale, April 1st
Pottery Sale, Student Union Lobby, April 1st (additional sale dates 4/22, 5/6). The Craft Center will hold a pottery sale on Wednesday, 3/11 from 9am3pm in the Student Union Lobby. Our ceramic ware is hand made in the Union Craft Center ceramic studio. Come on over and support this creative community. Many fine pieces available to purchase including bowls, mugs, vases, teapots, sculpture, plates and more. Gift certificates available. The Crafts Center offers classes that are non-credit, low cost and open to the public. For registration/brochure either come to the Craft Center located in the Student Union lower level room 049 or contact us: Phone 632-6822; Email craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu; Website www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Canada's Ian Tamblyn, singer-songwriter-adventurer, performs at The University Cafe Sunday April 5th 2 P.M.
Ian Tamblyn is one of Canada's national treasures. His songs have been recorded by Sylvia Tyson, James Keelaghan, Lynn Miles and many others. With twenty-nine albums to his credit, he has received numerous Canadian music awards. In addition to song-writing and performing, Ian leads expeditions to far-flung regions of the world like Antartica and the Arctic, and uses this as inspiration for his music. Cafe audiences were amazed by an outstanding performance by Ian in 2007 and he returns for an encore visit by audience request.
Bob Westcott, an outstanding finger-style guitarist, will open for Ian.
Advance sale through April 2nd is $20 at www.universitycafe.org with remaining seats at door for $25
Susan Werner coming to the Cafe on Sunday April 19th at 2 P.M.
Inquiries via e-mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com or by phone at 631-632-1093
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Small Business Development Center Workshop
Creating a mindset for success in business
April 1, 2009 9-11:00 am LI High Tech Incubator
Registration fee: $15; to register, e-mail lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Refreshments Served
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
2. Adobe Fireworks CS3
NCE 327 - 3 sessions - Fee: $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics, and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.
Required Text: To be announced
Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7022
Section A: Monday, 6pm-9pm; April 20, 27 & May 4, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
10. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb
You May Be Eligible To Participate In A Clinical Study To Treat This Painful Problem. To Learn More About This Clinical Study, Call: Department Of Orthopaedics @ (631) 444-2215
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Seeking Obese Men And Women 25 To 45 Years Of Age
We are Seeking Participants in a Research Study to Investigate Fat and Sugar Metabolism. Obese Men and Women, 25 to 45 Years of Age
You may be compensated up to $1,800 for participating in this study.
HEIGHT WEIGHT
62 inches and >165 pounds
63 inches and >170 pounds
64 inches and >175 pounds
65 inches and >180 pounds
66 inches and >186 pounds
67 inches and >191 pounds
68 inches and >197 pounds
69 inches and >203 pounds
70 inches and >209 pounds
71 inches and >215 pounds
72 inches and >221 pounds
73 inches and >227 pounds
74 inches and >234 pounds
75 inches and >240 pounds
76 inches and >246 pounds
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Medical Center
For more information please call 631-444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Study Of Hiv Positive And Aids And Chromium Picolinate
The General Clinical Research Center at StonyBrook University Hospital is seeking volunteers 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of HIV+or AIDS to research the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate in the treatment of complications of currentHIV therapy including insulin resistance, (leadingto Diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution(HIV Lipodystrophy). Volunteers are offered compensationup to $1,700 plus transportation expenses. (631) 444-9362 or (631) 444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Study For Children 6-12 Years-Old With Behavioral Control Problems
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: Ashley Conway/UHMC
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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. 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
2. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months through 5 years old. NAEYC accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Call 632-6930 for more information and to arrange a tour. Visit our website at www.sunysb.edu/childcare.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
3. The Summer Camp at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Athletics provides quality overnight or full day sport programs directed by NCAA Division I SB Head Coaches. Each camper is given the opportunity to receive instruction from the top college players in the game today. The Seawolves sports camps are tailored to campers of all skill levels and abilities so that children have the opportunity to progress at their own rate. We offer Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Millon Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball, Football, Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Strength and Conditioning, Tennis, and Volleyball Camp. Please call for our brochures or visit our website.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
4. Al-Anon Meeting at LI Veteran's Home
Al-Anon Family Group meetings will be held on Mondays, 11:30am - 1pm in the Eastern Pavilion Board Room at the LI Veteran's Home. Dubbed the Stony Brook Serenity Break, it is open to all family and friends of alcoholics, hoping to provide help and friendship to those affected by someone else's drinking. Anonymity is an extremely important part of this program, providing a safe environment for discussion of topics that will increase understanding and quality of life, especially in difficult circumstances. Anyone needing more information can email Janet Balsamo on Lotus Notes.
Submitted by: Janet Balsamo/UHMC