Campus Announcements for the week of 08/10/2009
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Campus Software Distribution Web Site Softweb Will Require New Authentication
2. Campus Dining Services Catering Requests
3. Volunteers needed for the Information Table in the Administration Bldg Lobby during the week of August 30 to September 4
4. Staff and Faculty Volunteers Needed for Experience Stony Brook Programming & New Student Convocation on Opening Day, August 28th
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. There are still some seats left in the August Lotus Notes training classes. Register now!
2. Managing Multiple Priorities
3. You Make a difference! Effective Customer Service
4. Practical Skills for Supervisors- New Dates!!
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
2. Department of Chemistry Seminar
07. Charitable
1. Cops Who Care 2nd Annual Golf Outing to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
2. Do you have a desire to make a difference and a willingness to work with others?
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Fall line-up announced for Sunday Street Acoustic Series at The University Cafe
2. 2009-2010 Seawolves All-Sports Pass!
3. Employee Activities Atlantic City Bus Trip Saturday Sept 12,2009
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Small Business Development Center Workshop
2. Foundations of Accounting Methods
3. Fundamentals of Marketing
4. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
5. Mini Med School 2009 (Thursdays, 10/8 - 11/12 from 7-9pm)
10. Research
1. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue?
2. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
3. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb?
4. Efficacy and Safety of VICRIVIROC in HIV-Infected Treatment Naive Subjects
5. Are You Obese? Do You Want To Learn More About How Your Metabolism May Put You At Risk For Diabetes?
6. Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
7. Does Your Child Have ADHD and Severe Problems With Aggression?
8. Study of Hiv Positive,Aids And Chromium Picolinate
9. Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls 6 to 12 years old
10. Paid Research Opportunity
11. Volunteers Needed for a Gastrointestinal Symptoms Study!
11. Miscellaneous
1. Al-Anon Meeting
01. Administrative
1. Campus Software Distribution Web Site Softweb Will Require New Authentication
The Division of Information Technology's campus software distribution Web site, Softweb, is changing its authentication protocol to require NetID username and NetID password instead of your Stony Brook ID number and birthdate when attempting to log in and access the site. The switch to NetID authentication begins Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9 a.m. As a reminder, your NetID is found in the SOLAR System under the NetID Maintenance link. This is also where you set your NetID password. Please call Client Support at 632-9800 for assistance.
University-licensed software applications can be downloaded from Softweb, including Lotus Notes, Symantec AntiVirus, EndNote, Maple, X-Windows, Impatica, and more.
https://softweb.cc.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Kerrin Perniciaro/DoIT
2. Campus Dining Services Catering Requests
Request for catering services by Campus Dining Services requires the issuance of a purchase order by the Procurement Office as well as the guaranteed number of guests five (5) days prior to the event date. In order for the Procurement Office to issue a purchase order campus departments must contact Campus Dining Services to request catering service for their event. Upon Campus Dining Services' confirmation, an event sheet detailing the catering service will be provided to your department. This event sheet must be submitted to the Procurement Office along with a purchase requisition payable to Lackmann Culinary Service, Inc. with the required supporting documentation listed below:
- Justification for food/catering service event
- List of attendees
- Copy of event flyer/announcement
Please see the following Procurement Office website link for more information:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/procurement/employees/cateringPolicy.shtml
Submitted by: Alfred Di Venuto/Admin
3. Volunteers needed for the Information Table in the Administration Bldg Lobby during the week of August 30 to September 4
Volunteers needed for the Information Table in the Administration Bldg Lobby during the week of August 30 to September 4.
Please call Dorothy Kutzin at 632-6040 for available times needed.
Submitted by: Philip Brown/Admin
4. Staff and Faculty Volunteers Needed for Experience Stony Brook Programming & New Student Convocation on Opening Day, August 28th
We are planning a spirited welcome for our new students, with Experience Stony Brook programming from 8/28 to 8/30 (first day of class: 8/31).
We need you (faculty/staff) to help make ESB a success! Please complete the form at the link below by 8/21. Training will be held to provide information and your ESB shirt!
Thank you for making ESB a successful start for our new students! Contact the Office of the VP for Student Affairs at studentaffairs@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for additional information. Please forward this to your colleagues who may also help our new students successfully experience Stony Brook!
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/stu/esb_form.shtml
Submitted by: Suzanne Velazquez/OSA
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. There are still some seats left in the August Lotus Notes training classes. Register now!
Click here to view class descriptions and to register.
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/get_help/lotus_notes_classroom_training
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. Managing Multiple Priorities
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
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0027
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
3. You Make a difference! Effective Customer Service
August 24 9:30am 12:30pm
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.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0022
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
4. Practical Skills for Supervisors- New Dates!!
Sept 1st&2nd 9:00am 4:30pm
This 2 day course is skill-based and examines the day-to-day practice of helping employees perform at their optimum level.
Built on practical models of what effective managers think, say and do, the work environment they want to create and the relationships they need to build and sustain, this program focuses on the best practices and techniques necessary to be a highly effective supervisor.
Key Highlights
- A competency approach to supervision
- Coaching and counseling
- Setting direction & focus
- Communication
- Delegation
- Personal styles
- Coaching for sustained development
- Strategies for influencing and motivating
- Action Plan
Target Audience:
New Supervisors and supervisors that would like a refresher on supervisory skills
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0028
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given Dr. Hiroshi Takagi, Professor at Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Nara, Japan, entitled, "Functional Analysis of the Yeast Ubiquitin Ligase Rsp5 Under Stress Conditions". It will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, in room 350, Life Sciences Building at 4:00p.m. Hosted by Dr. William Lennarz.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
2. Department of Chemistry Seminar
All invited to Dr. Christophe Coperet seminar entitled Highly Efficient Heterogeneous Catalysts Through Site Isolation on Surfaces RM 412 chem bldg
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
07. Charitable
1. Cops Who Care 2nd Annual Golf Outing to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
Monday, August 17, 2009, Spring Lake Golf Club,Middle Island. Debbie Giugliano 444-7720.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/HSC
2. Do you have a desire to make a difference and a willingness to work with others?
The Community Services Committee is a newly formed arm of UUP created to help with the needs of our communities. These needs are diverse and they are many, but we believe that with your help UUP can make a difference. If you want to work together to make that difference then you are the person we are looking for.
Please help to make a difference by contacting Nancy.Gaugler@stonybrook.edu or Abe.Smith@stonybrook.edu. Thank you.
Submitted by: Nancy Gaugler/DoIT
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Fall line-up announced for Sunday Street Acoustic Series at The University Cafe
We will begin our sixth season presenting national and international recording artists in the listening room setting of The University Cafe on Sunday, September 27th. The schedule is on the website at www.universitycafe.org.
Look for some first-time performers at the Cafe, like DaisyCutter, Dala, Ana Egge, and welcome back Cafe favorites John Wesley Harding, Ellis Paul, and Rod Picott. Also, some "legendary figures" on the music scene from the seventies and eighties on --- Buskin & Batteau, Willie Nile, and Elliott Murphy --- will be part of our line-up.
Purchasing advance sale tickets via the website saves $5 on door price.
Information: www.universitycafe.org under Sunday Street Acoustic Series. Inquiries to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com.
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
2. 2009-2010 Seawolves All-Sports Pass!
Attention all Stony Brook Faculty and Staff:
Be sure to purchase your 2009-2010 Seawolves All-Sports Pass!
Four great seasons for one great price-A $350 value for just $150!
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ston/genrel/auto_pdf/All-Sports
Submitted by: Andrea Lebedinski/Pres
3. Employee Activities Atlantic City Bus Trip Saturday Sept 12,2009
The Employee Activities Annual Atlantic City Bus Trip will be Saturday September 12, 2009. The trip leaves from The University 7:30 with an additional stop at the Wicks Road Park & Ride.
The cost will be $35.00 Per Person and Resorts will give everyone $30 in Slot Play. Checks have to be made out to FSA and sent to me by Friday August 14.
For more information please contact Philip Brown 2-1767 or Dorothy Kutzin 2-6040
Submitted by: Philip Brown/Admin
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Small Business Development Center Workshop
OSHA 10 hour Construction Safety and Health Course S1537A
August 19 and August 20, 2009
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Holiday inn express, Stony Brook
Fee: $30 includes light dinners
Presenter: Maureen Moynihan-Fradkin, Authorized Outreach Trainer and OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist
To register:e-mail Leslie.Rurup@sunysb.edu or call 632-9837.
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
2. Foundations of Accounting Methods
NCE 500 * six sessions * Fee: $595
This introduction to accounting demonstrates basic accounting fundamentals. Students will explore the recording, summarization and adjusting transactions and the understanding of the basic accounting cycle. Accounting principles and concepts, preparation of budgets and variance analysis will be demonstrated. Hands-on problem sets will be used to reinforce concepts relating to financial statements. At the completion of this course, students should have an understanding of accounting concepts and how they apply to current business situations.
Required Text: Accounting Essentials, 2nd Edition, Neal Margolis, N. Paul Harmon (ISBN # 978-0-471-82721-4). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
10$ discount for University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Voucher accepted.
Section A: Wednesday, 7-9:30pm; September 23 & 30; October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2009
To register visit
http://stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration/html
or call 632-7022 for questions.
http://http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/foundations_acctg.html
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
3. Fundamentals of Marketing
NCE 750 * six sessions * Fee $395
This introductory course will cover the many dimensions of marketing principles. Students will explore market research, developing a business/marketing plan, target/test strategies, marketing vs sales, branding; internet options, customer service vs customer loyalty, why price is not king and more.
There will be discussions on some famous marketing success stories and failures. At the completion of this class students should have a good understanding of marketing principles and methods.
Required Text: Ultimate Small Business Advisor: All You Need to Know 4th Edition (ISBN 9781599180854). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must read Chapters 3 & 4 and bring textbook to first class meeting. (CD will not be used in class)
Section A: Tuesday, 6pm-8pm; September 8, 15, 22 & 29; October 6 & 13, 2009
10% discount for University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Voucher accepted.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/marketing.html
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Tuesday and Thursday, September 29 & October 1 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM in the Wang Center Room 201, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. Cost is $30 per person, payable in advance. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Receipt of your check reserves your place in class. Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings! Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 2-6570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
5. Mini Med School 2009 (Thursdays, 10/8 - 11/12 from 7-9pm)
Mini Med School is an informative and entertaining six-week course designed to familiarize participants with medical terminology, enhance knowledge of medicine and provide new insights into medical research. Featured topics include: Influenza, Geriatric Care, Patient Education, Acupuncture, Colonoscopies and The Impact of Compassionate Care on Clinical Outcomes.
Tuition: $25 per person
Registration Deadline: 9/14/09
For additional details and registration, please contact Betty Ahner at 631-444-3423
Submitted by: Heidi Campani/UHMC
10. Research
1. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue?
If you have chronic fatigue, you are invited to participate in a study in the Family Practice Center at Stony Brook University funded by the National Institutes of Health to learn fatigue self help skills. Internet and Windows 2000, XP, or Vista required. Participants will be paid up to $420. For further information call: Dr. Fred Friedberg (631) 632-8252; Email: fred.friedberg@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. 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
3. 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
4. Efficacy and Safety of VICRIVIROC in HIV-Infected Treatment Naive Subjects
Must be 18 yrs or older
Must have a CD4 cell count of plus/minus 100/cells/mm
HIV RNA must be plus/minus 2000 copies/mL at screening
Anti-retroviral therapy of less than 4 weeks
Females must not be pregnant
Call Sandra Brown @ 631-444-1659
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Are You Obese? Do You Want To Learn More About How Your Metabolism May Put You At Risk For Diabetes?
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
For more information please call 631-444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
6. Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
(women on birth control pills are excluded)to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine (thyroid hormone) when co-administered with other medications. Compensation of $100 per session for your participation (up to $400 total)
Please contact The General Clinical Research Center at (631) 444-6900 weekdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm or by email to: izamfirescu@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
7. Does Your Child Have ADHD and Severe Problems With Aggression?
Researchers at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at SUNY Stony Brook are conducting a study of children ages 6 - 12 with ADHD and severe problems with aggressive behavior.
Children will receive a thorough diagnostic evaluation, and treatment with one or two medications. Parents will receive nine weeks of parent training. There is no charge to families for these services.
To learn more about the project, please call Dr. Jayne Schneider at 631-632-3091.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
8. Study of Hiv Positive,Aids And Chromium Picolinate
The General Clinical Research Center at StonyBrook University Hospital is seeking volunteers 18years of age and older with a diagnosis of HIV Positive or AIDS to research the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate in the treatment of complications of current HIV therapy including insulin resistance, leading to Diabetes and possibly body fat distribution, HIV Lipodystrophy,. Volunteers are offered compensation up to $1,700 plus transportation expenses. 63) 444-9362 or 631 444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
9. Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls 6 to 12 years old
Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls 6 to 12 years old. Stony Brook University's Division of Children and Adolescent Psychiatry is conducting a study supported by the national Institute of health of treatment steps for children, ages 6 to 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
10. Paid Research Opportunity
Are you a worrier? Are you always anxious? If you are between 18-59 years old and not currently taking antidepressants, you may be eligible to participate in a research study on anxiety 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: Anna Weinberg/GST
11. Volunteers Needed for a Gastrointestinal Symptoms Study!
We are seeking patients diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
We are conducting a study to gather detailed information about how life experiences impact gastrointestinal symptoms.
What you can do to help:
To qualify you should be diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. You must be able to come to the research office at Stony Brook 1 time for a 3 hour period and be available for 2 telephone interviews following your study visit. Scheduling will be done at convenient times for you.
To be part of this study please call the number below. You will be screened on the phone to determine your eligibility. All interviews will be kept strictly confidential.
Call: 632-3050
Submitted by: Genna Hymowitz/GST
11. Miscellaneous
1. Al-Anon Meeting
Al-Anon Family Group meetings are being held on Mondays, 11:30am - 1pm in the East 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