Campus Announcements for the week of 05/04/2009
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Time to Renew Library Material
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning: How to Prevent Foreclosure and Mortgage Payment Delinquency
2. Interactive PDAR Training! Last Call.
3. Managing IFR Accounts
4. Do you have anxiety when giving a presentation? Let go of that anxiety now!
5. AES&SMRT
04. Hospital Workshops/Training
1. Lawson Reguisition Training for May
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. MFA Student and Alumni Reading at SB Southampton on May 6
2. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Friday, May 8, 2009
3. Rescheduled: Making Sense From Chaos On Monday, May 11 At 4:30 PM
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
5. Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
6. Operations Research Seminar: Stochastic Shortest Paths, by Evdokia Nikolova (MIT), Tues, May 5, 11:00-12:00 in Math 1-122A
7. CIDER Seminar Series-Environmental Contaminants and Human Health-May 4, 2009
8. Engaging Minds: Innovative Teaching & Learning - Conference on Instructional Technologies (CIT)
9. Melville Library Author Series: Passport To Illness: Voyages In And Out Of Medicine featuring Dr. Shetal Shah
10. Cooking from China's Fujian Province: Lecture by food historian Dr. Jacqueline Newman and free Fujianese food tasting.
11. Ecology & Evolution Seminar Predicting Evolutionary Trajectories on Adaptive Landscapes in Principle and in Practice
12. School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Friday Colloquium Series - SoMAS
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. UUP Academic Lecture Series May 6, 2009
2. Institute for Molecular Cardiology Seminar
3. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
4. Department of Anesthesiology - Grand Rounds
07. Charitable
1. Second Annual Judys Run for Awareness to Benefit SBUMCs Stroke Program
2. National Cancer Survivors Day Sunday, June 7 11 AM - 2 PM Grounds of the Cancer Center
3. The Bench 5K Run Walk To Benefit The Sunrise Fund
4. Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. Blood Drive
5. Newfield High School Walk-a-Thon to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
6. Cody Center Walk for Developmental Disabilities Rescheduled to May 17
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp at Stony Brook University
2. Senior Art Majors Exhibit New Work at the Staller Center
3. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
4. Do you remember Conky of Benedict and SB Child Care?
5. Estee Lauder Discount Tickets available
6. Sea Bourne: A new film about Long Islanders who live and work on the Sea
7. Dylan Birthday celebration at University Cafe on May 23rd is sold out.
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Advanced Access - New Dates
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
3. CSEA Educational Benefit Open House
4. Exploring Adobe Flash CS3
5. Weight Watchers At Work
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. Study Of Hiv Positive,Aids And Chromium Picolinate
5. Are you a worrier? Paid research opportunity
6. Bipolar Maintenance Study
11. Miscellaneous
1. Ashley Schiff Park Preserve Fitness and Nature Walk
2. Al-Anon Weekly Meetings at the LI Veteran's Home
3. Buy 2 Clearance Clothing Items, Get 1 Free at Matthews HSC Bookstore!
4. Proctors Needed for DSS Students
01. Administrative
1. Time to Renew Library Material
Faculty, Management Confidential, Emeritus and Professional staff who currently have borrowed library material due May 19,2009, from the Main, Music and/or the Science/Engineering Library, are urged to renew at this time. The new due date will be Dec. 21, 2009. Items already renewed 3 times, must be returned and may then be checked out again.
For information on how to renew online via STARS/OPAC, please go to the URL.
To renew in person, please present your ID card to service desk staff. It is not necessary to bring the material into the library in order to have them renewed. Overdue material can not be renewed. There are no phone renewals. Thank you.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/circulation/borrowing.html
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning: How to Prevent Foreclosure and Mortgage Payment Delinquency
In this current financial and economic climate the issue of home foreclosure has come to the forefront of most news outlets. There are several indications that consumers should be aware of to determine if they are in need of assistance and if they qualify for the options available. Learn about the signs before you fall past due. Find out what someone should do once they know that they can’t afford their mortgage payment. Learn about the Making Home Affordable Modification Program.
Guest Speaker: Nick Campisi from American Debt Resources
May 5, 2009, 12:00-1:00pm, HSC, Level 3, Classroom 155
May 13, 2009, 12:00-1:00pm, Women’s Colloquium Center, Old Chemistry Building
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
To join our EAP Lunchtime Learning Listserv please sign up at:
http://lists.sunysb.edu/index.cgi?A0=EAPTALK
Select "Join or Leave EAPTALK". Insert your name and email address and then select update options
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
2. Interactive PDAR Training! Last Call.
May 6 9:30am 12:30pm
PDAR is a Lotus Notes application that assists and facilitates the job creation, review, approval, posting and advertisement requisition process. This electronic format eliminates five paper forms (SUSB37, Position Description, Ad Request, Ad Text and the first page of the SUSB68).After completing this interactive computer based training class, participants will be able to:
-Create and clone job requisitions/PDARs
-Create waiver forms
-Create advertisement requests
-Understand the uses of reclassification, promotion, increased duties, FAST TRACK
Utilize the Employment Tracking System (ETS)
Course Prerequisites:
Participants must have a current Lotus Notes account, and should be computer proficient.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0002
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
3. Managing IFR Accounts
May 19 9:00am 12:00pm
This workshop is intended to assist IFR account managers in efficiently budgeting for and managing their IFR programs. We will discuss the financial systems that should be used as resources as well as the rules and regulations that govern these account types.
Target Audience: Personnel responsible for the financial management of their department's IFR accounts.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0021
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
4. Do you have anxiety when giving a presentation? Let go of that anxiety now!
May 19, 2009 9:30am 12:30pm
Description:
Excellent ideas alone do not guarantee engaging and successful presentations! Success is determined by the combined impact of your words, voice and body language.You can deliver powerful, high-impact presentations by learning where to focus your effort and energy. This is a challenging, fast paced and experiential workshop.
Key Highlights:
-Develop prominent delivery skills
-Capture and hold listener attention
-Connect with and focus on your listeners
-Increase your comfort and confidence
Target Audience: This program is 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/wc0024
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
5. AES&SMRT
May 19 9:00am 12:00pm
This workshop is intended to assist IFR account managers in efficiently budgeting for and managing their IFR programs. We will discuss the financial systems that should be used as resources as well as the rules and regulations that govern these account types.
Target Audience: Personnel responsible for the financial management of their department's IFR accounts.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0017
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Hospital Workshops/Training
1. Lawson Reguisition Training for May
Lawson Requisition Training Classes will be held on a weekly basis, to see available dates please click on the calendar link:
http://uhmc-iweb1.uhmc.sunysb.edu/lawsonsupport/index_files/Page909.htm
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All classes will be held in the Lawson Training Room #797, Level One, right next to the Blue Elevators. To schedule for any of these classes please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, Ext. 4-7805. There will be 2 parts covered in these classes, the first half will cover ordering from any of the Storerooms in the Hospital and the second half will cover ordering from an outside Vendor. I suggest that all new employees and/or if you are interested in taking a refresher course, please contact us to attend one of these classes.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. MFA Student and Alumni Reading at SB Southampton on May 6
Writers Speak Lecture Series
The tradition continues: students and recent alumni take the stage to share their work.
Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 p.m.
Duke Lecture Hall * Chancellors Hall * Southampton
Free & Open to the Public
Refreshments
MFA in Writing and Literature, 632-5030 southamptonwriters@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Carla Caglioti/Prov
2. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Friday, May 8, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Ron Weiss, Associate Professor, Princeton University, entitled, "Synthetic Biology: From Programming Bacteria to Programming Stem Cells". It will be held on Friday, May 8, 2009 in Lecture Hall 1, Charles B. Wang Center at 4:00 p.m. Hosted by MCB Graduate Students.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
3. Rescheduled: Making Sense From Chaos On Monday, May 11 At 4:30 PM
Join us for Sense from Chaos: Controlling the Dynamic Networks of the Brain with Larry Abbott at the 13th Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture. Can a state of chaos actually be a good thing for the human mind? Professor Larry Abbott, co-director of the Center for Theoretical Neuroscience at Columbia University, will discuss how chaos may be essential for a healthy brain and demonstrate what goes wrong when activity isn’t chaotic enough.
Please join us Monday, May 11, 2009 at 4:30 pm in the Staller Center for the Arts.
Free and open to the public.
Click our Web page to watch our YouTube video!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/mind/
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Radley Horton from the Center for Climate Systems Research at Columbia University. Professor Horton's seminar entitled, "21st Century Sea Level Rise Projections: Methods and Uncertainties," will be presented on Wednesday, May 6 at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, 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.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
5. Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Please join Dr. Laurie Krug today Monday May 4,2009 as she hosts Dr. Bettie Steinberg, who earned her PhD at SUNY Stony Brook. She is currently Chief Scientific Officer at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, and Dean of the Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine. Her 12:00 noon seminar in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building is entitled "The Role of Altered Signal Transduction in Human Papillomavirus - Host Cell Interaction"
http://www.northshorelij.com/body.cfm?id=2704
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
6. Operations Research Seminar: Stochastic Shortest Paths, by Evdokia Nikolova (MIT), Tues, May 5, 11:00-12:00 in Math 1-122A
Operations Research Seminar "Stochastic Shortest Paths" Evdokia Nikolova (MIT)
Tuesday, May 5, 11:00-12:00
Math 1-122A
Abstract:
How do we get to the airport on time? Ideally we would like to take the shortest path, however in the presence of uncertain traffic what does that mean? Is that the path with smallest expected travel time, or should we minimize the path variance or some other metric? One natural objective is to choose the path which maximizes our probability of arriving on time. This turns out to be equivalent to a non-convex optimization problem, for which no efficient algorithms are available. We develop algorithms that bridge stochastic, nonconvex and combinatorial optimization. In fact, our algorithms extend to solve a much more general framework of stochastic optimization that incorporates risk, beyond shortest paths.
Submitted by: Joseph Mitchell/CEAS
7. CIDER Seminar Series-Environmental Contaminants and Human Health-May 4, 2009
CIDER (Consortium for Inter-Disciplinary Environmental Research) is pleased to host Dr. Jaymie Meliker, Assistant Professor, Graduate Program in Public Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University and Dr. Bruce Brownawell, Professor, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University. Dr. Meliker's talk entitled "Urinary cadmium and osteoporosis" and Dr. Brownawell's talk entitled "Finding a world full of quaternary ammonium compounds and why you should care!" will be presented Monday, May 4, at 4 pm at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served at 3:45. For additional information please contact the CIDER office @632-3162.
http://www.sunysb.edu/cider/
Submitted by: Karen Warren/MSRC
8. Engaging Minds: Innovative Teaching & Learning - Conference on Instructional Technologies (CIT)
May 19-22, 2009 at SUNY Oswego
The Conference on Instructional Technologies (CIT) is SUNY’s largest and most prominent event on instructional technology in education, providing a forum for faculty, instructional support professionals, and policymakers to present, discuss, and explore innovative avenues for integrating technology into the teaching and learning environment.
The theme for CIT 2009 Engaging Minds: Innovative Teaching and Learning, is supported by the following six tracks:
Active/Student Centered Learning: Engaging Students in the Classroom
Translating Teaching, Learning and Assessment Research into Practice
New Media Publishing Paradigms
Teaching and Learning in Innovative Spaces (Real and Virtual)
Discipline-specific Technologies
Personal Knowledge Management & User Created Content
For more information and registration information:
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=22bd8683-8d13-4448-993f-d9b2f2e9b545
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
9. Melville Library Author Series: Passport To Illness: Voyages In And Out Of Medicine featuring Dr. Shetal Shah
Wednesday, May 13 at 4 p.m.; Javits Room (2nd floor of the Melville Library)
In fourteen distinct narratives, Dr. Shetal Shah outlines in his book Passport to Illness: Voyages In and Out of Medicine not just the medical cases that make one a physician, but the personal stories, anecdotes, and relationships that each doctor brings to the bedside. From inner-city New York to the streets of Cuba to rural towns in Kenya, he guides you through his unique world, where the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and the bedside of a fragile, premature infant in New York are not far apart.
Free and Open to All.
Sponsored by the University Libraries.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/events.shtml
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
10. Cooking from China's Fujian Province: Lecture by food historian Dr. Jacqueline Newman and free Fujianese food tasting.
Wednesday, May 13 from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at the Charles B. Wang Center, Room 301
Fujian, a province in southeastern China, boasts a distinct culinary tradition that enjoys a thousand year old recorded history but is barely known in the Western world. Dr. Newman's latest book includes fascinating cultural and historical notes and features a collection of 200 easy to follow, authentic recipes that provide the perfect introduction to this unique cuisine. Through her insightful writing and well-researched recipes, Ms. Newman is casting much-deserved light on the wonderful Fujian cooking and culture. Her scholarly approach and keen eye for detail make this book a joy to read and a real keeper for any library and kitchen. -- Martin Yan, cookbook author and chef of TV cookery programs
FREE and Open to All. Sponsored by the University Libraries.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/events.shtml
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
11. Ecology & Evolution Seminar Predicting Evolutionary Trajectories on Adaptive Landscapes in Principle and in Practice
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Daniel Weinreich, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Brown University. Host: Dr. Daniel Dykhuizen. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
12. School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Friday Colloquium Series - SoMAS
Please join us for an Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium by Mark Bain of Cornell University. His seminar entitled; "Environmental Restoration in a Crowd: A Pier and an Estuary in New York City will be presented on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus).
Submitted by: Chester Frost/SoMAS
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. UUP Academic Lecture Series May 6, 2009
Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for the third in this year's UUP Academic Lecture Series. James Fairweather, Professor and Director, Center for Higher and Adult Education, Michigan State University will be the speaker. Dr. Fairweather's lecture is titled, "University Prestige in a Global Context: The Importance of Faculty Scholarship and its Implications for Teaching and Learning". The lecture will take place from 4:00pm-5:30pm in Lecture Hall 6, Level 3 of the Health Sciences Center. If you plan on attending, please call 444-1505. Light refreshments will be served. This lecture series is partially funded by the NYSUT Local Action Project.
Submitted by: Sharon Hines/Affl
2. Institute for Molecular Cardiology Seminar
Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.
"Insulin Signaling in the Heart and Vasculature", E. Dale Abel, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, University of Utah School of Medicine
Location: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Richard Lin
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
3. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Thursday, May 6, 2009, at 12 noon
"Use of Ultrasound in Decompression Research", Neal W. Pollock, Ph.D., Divers Alert Network and Duke Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology, Duke University Medical Center
Location: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Peter Brink
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
4. Department of Anesthesiology - Grand Rounds
On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Dr.Joseph Gerald (Jerry) Reves, M.D.,Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina will be giving a Grand Rounds presentation "Academic Medicine and Anesthesiology". Dr. Reves came to MUSC from Duke University where he served as professor and chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology for some 10 years.Dr. Reves' primary research interests have included attempts to better understand the nature of the risks of cardiac surgery in elderly patients, with a focus on improving the outcomes of such surgery. Among Reves' notable clinical accomplishments, he provided anesthesia to the first heart transplant recipient at the Duke University Medical Center.
Grand Rounds will be held at HSC, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5 at 7:00 AM.
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Submitted by: Olja Meyer/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. Second Annual Judys Run for Awareness to Benefit SBUMCs Stroke Program
Judy’s Run is on Saturday, May 9, 2009, Sunken Meadow State Park. Registration: 7:30am-8:30am, Run Starts: 9:00am, 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk. $20 Registration (includes T-Shirt) / $30 Late Registration (entries considered late if postmarked after April 24th). Register on-line or by mail (please go to www.judysrun.com) or contact Bob Zebrowski at 631-255-2516.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
2. National Cancer Survivors Day Sunday, June 7 11 AM - 2 PM Grounds of the Cancer Center
Free admission - a celebration for cancer survivors, their family, friends and medical staff. DJ, live band, interactive games such as Dunk a Doc and Chemo Bag Toss. Light refreshments. Clowns, magicians, face painting Register by calling 444-4000
Volunteers still needed. Please call Linda Bily 444-1386 to donate your time and services
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/index.cfm?id=2296
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
3. The Bench 5K Run Walk To Benefit The Sunrise Fund
The Bench Bar & Grill is back and so is The Race! Help renew the tradition! Join us on Saturday, May 9th at 9:30 AM for this first annual 5K run/walk and post-race celebrations to help fight pediatric cancer! Free refreshments immediately following the race and a post-race party that evening with live music. A portion of all sales from the post-race party will go directly to the Sunrise Fund. Free admission for all runners/walkers with your race number. The Bench will also donate 10% of all sales from the following day (Mother’s Day May 10th) directly to the Sunrise Fund. This event is open to all. For more information contact Ray McKenna at Raymond.mckenna@stonybrook.edu or 444-6169
http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/STO/events_other/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2225750
Submitted by: Raymond McKenna/HSC
4. Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. Blood Drive
SBCC will be hosting a Long Island Blood Services Busmobile Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 3rd from 11:30am - 4:45pm. Eligibility Criteria: bring I.D. with signature or photo, minimum weight 110 lbs., age 16-75 (16 years old must have parental permission, age 76 and over need doctor's note). Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids. No tattoos for past 12 months. To make an appointment call 631-632-6930. For medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900. We are located on the corner of South Drive and Stony Brook Road, across the street from the South P parking lot.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
5. Newfield High School Walk-a-Thon to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
On Saturday, May 30, 2009 the National Honor Society at Newfield High School is holding a walk-a-thon to benefit the Sunrise Fund. The registration fees are $10/adults, $5/children and $25/family and will begin at 12 noon. The opening ceremony and the start of the walk will begin at 12:45 pm. There will be plenty of entertainment and refreshments. Please join us at Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden. For more information e-mail WALKSUNRISE09@Hotmail.com.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/HSC
6. Cody Center Walk for Developmental Disabilities Rescheduled to May 17
It is unfortunate, but due to the poor forecast, the Cody Walk for Developmental Disabilities has been rescheduled for Sunday May 17.
During the next two weeks the Cody Walk website will be open and we would encourage you to continue building your walk teams and solicit donations in support of the Cody Center.
The Walk has become an important event for the Cody Center where we connect with our families and community supports, and introduce the Cody Center to new friends. All of the funds raised by the Walk are used for local services to help our community.
http://inf-hscweb.informatics.sunysb.edu/codywalk/
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/UHMC
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp at Stony Brook University
The Stony Brook Men’s basketball program and Steve Pikiell are offering individual basketball day camps for the summer of 2009!
Individual skills/day camps(ages 8-16)
Session 1 July 6th-10th $275
*Session 2 July 20th-24th $275
Session 3 July 27th-July 31st $275
*NOTE: Session 2 will be for ages 6-13 only
Times (All Sessions)
Drop Off: 9:00 am
Pick Up: 4:00 pm
Submitted by: Rex Lucas/Pres
2. Senior Art Majors Exhibit New Work at the Staller Center
The University Art Gallery in the Staller Center presents its annual exhibition of works by senior art majors from Tuesday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 20. The juried "Senior Show 2009" includes paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, works on paper, and electronic media installations, selected by faculty members of the Department of Art from among the best work of this year's graduating class. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4pm, and Saturday, 7 to 9pm. An opening reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 7 to 9pm. Admission to the exhibition and the reception is free. For further information, please call the University Art Gallery at 632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
3. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 1 PM at the Wang Center
The event includes Asian-American films, cultural dances from different countries, multicultural booths with arts and crafts displays, vendor booths, musical and vocal performances, and award ceremonies. Reception to follow. For more information, please call Susan Wong at (631) 344- 7988 or visit www.scaaab.org
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
4. Do you remember Conky of Benedict and SB Child Care?
Conky Nostrand will celebrate 25 years of teaching at Stony Brook Child Care this May! She is hosting a party on Saturday May 23rd from 1-4 PM at her farm, and wants to invite all alumni of Benedict Child Care and Room 2 of SBCCSI. Call 632-4832 for more information or to RSVP.
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
5. Estee Lauder Discount Tickets available
Mary Gallino in Bursar's Office will distribute Estee Lauder discount tickets for Saturday, May 23 at 1516 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY. Please e-mail her after May 5. Do not call her.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CEAS
6. Sea Bourne: A new film about Long Islanders who live and work on the Sea
Join us for a delightful afternoon of film, dance and discussion. Saturday, May 9 at 3pm at Avram Theatre on the Stony Brook Southampton campus. SUNY faculty, staff and students are invited to join us for free. $5.00 donation for community members. Presented by the Center for Dance, Movement and Somatic Learning at Stony Brook University.
http://calendar.activedatax.com/stonybrook/EventList.aspx?fromdate=5/9/2009&todate=5/9/2009&display=Day&type=public&eventidn=5713&view=EventDetails&information_id=17294
Submitted by: Amy Yopp Sullivan/CAS
7. Dylan Birthday celebration at University Cafe on May 23rd is sold out.
The University Cafe's 5th annual Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration with Pete and Maura Kennedy, Rod MacDonald, Caroline Doctorow, and Russ Seeger on Saturday May 23rd 7:30 PM. is completely sold out.
Coming to the Cafe on Sunday June 7th at 7:00 P.M. "A Spring Evening with Antje Duvekot." Antje is an extraordinary singer-songwriter with a brilliant new CD produced by Richard Shindell. Opening for Antje is Lizanne Knott. Tickets now at $17.00 advance sale at www.universitycafe.org
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Advanced Access - New Dates
NCE 317.1 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
Add power to you database by creating custom forms, reports and advanced techniques with tables, queries and macros. There will be a review of using relational databases and mastering relationships.
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 632-7022
10% discount for University employees, spouses, and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section F: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; May 13, 20, 27 & June 3, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
NCE 318 - 4 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
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer for registration information
Section G: Wesnesdays/Thursdays, 10:15am - 11:45am; July 21 & 22, 29 & 30, August 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
3. CSEA Educational Benefit Open House
CSEA Member * School of Professional Development Open House
The CSEA tuition benefits program has been approved.
**The School of Professional Development will be holding an Open House for all CSEA members wishing to take advantage of this benefit for non-credit classes. By attending the Open House you will be given valuable information aiding you with Voucher-Requests and course registration.
The Open House is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2009 from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building room N-112.
Computer and Career Development classes are continually being scheduled. Visit our website for full course descriptions. If there is a course you wish to take and dates are not posted please attend the Open House with course requests.
We look forward to see you on Friday, May 15, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. Exploring Adobe Flash CS3
NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. Focus is on creating animation for the Web. This course will guide students through fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Required Text: Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321499824) Cost of text is not included in course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
For registration visit:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7022
Section A: Mondays/Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; May 11 & 13, 18 & 20, 27; June 1 & 3, 8 & 10, 15 & 17, and 22, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
5. Weight Watchers At Work
The Weight Watcher weight loss program is still the best way to lose weight and keep it off. Weight Watchers, as seen on CBS2 News, and CNN, and appeared in the Annals of Internal Medicine, offers a wide variety of healthy food choices, teaches sensible eating habits, and offers support. We are now forming our next 17-week session for 2009. Our first meeting will be held May 26, 2009, from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. It is held in the School of Health and Technology Management conference room Level 1 of the HSC Room # 2-408. Cost for 17 weeks is $186.00 and can be broken into three payments of $62.00 each (please bring your checkbook) - this fee includes all program materials, and FREE E-Tools. If you have any questions, please email, (mchodkow@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) or call Maura Chodkowski at 4-7955.
Submitted by: Maura Chodkowski/UHMC
10. Research
1. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue
If you have chronic fatigue, you’re 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 at 631 632-8252 or Email him at 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 at (631) 444-2215
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. 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 Positiveor AIDS to research the effectiveness of ChromiumPicolinate 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. 63) 444-9362 or 631 444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Are you a worrier? Paid research opportunity
Current GAD participant advertisement:
Are you a worrier? Are you always anxious? If you are between 18-65 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
6. Bipolar Maintenance Study
We are enrolling students with Bipolar I Disorder in a clinical research study. This study will assess the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication versus placebo when added to conventional bipolar medications. The investigational study medication is currently approved by the FDA for use in adults with bipolar I disorder. Participants in this study may be able to continue on their current bipolar medications.
Participation requires attending regular study visits, at Stony Brook University's Child Psychiatry Outpatient Department, over a period of approximately one year
Study participants must be:
10 -17 years old.
Diagnosed with bipolar I disorder.
Currently on a stable regimen of bipolar medication(s), but still experiencing symptoms.
Study Participants May Receive, at No Cost:
Study specific medical care including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
Investigational study medication Compensation for time and travel All participants’ information will remain confidential.
For information, contact Gregory Carlson at 631-632-8828.
Submitted by: Gregory Carlson/UHMC
11. Miscellaneous
1. Ashley Schiff Park Preserve Fitness and Nature Walk
Discover the woodland trails that run through the Stony Brook University campus. Every Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. the Friends of the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve sponsor a fitness and nature study walk, beginning at the trailhead near the traffic circle on Circle Drive. Join us! Weather permitting. For more information, phone 631-357-3065 or email mcon@optonline.net
http://pbisotopes.ess.sunysb.edu/a-schiff/
Submitted by: Sharon Pavulaan/CEAS
2. Al-Anon Weekly Meetings at the 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
3. Buy 2 Clearance Clothing Items, Get 1 Free at Matthews HSC Bookstore!
Matthews HSC Bookstore is sweetening the deal on clearance merchandise by offering a Buy 2 Clearance, Get 1 Free! Sale runs through May and there is an assortment of scrub tops, pants, lab coats and other pieces to choose from. The lowest price item is free with many priced as low as $5. An already great deal is getting better. Stop in soon on Level 2 Room 310 and stock up on the bargains. 444-3685
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA
4. Proctors Needed for DSS Students
Is there a proctor in the house? Disability Support Services (DSS) sure hopes so, since there is a growing need for volunteer proctors to lend their services for four-hour blocks of time at the Student Activities Center and ECC Building during the week of May 13-May 19.
Every semester, DSS facilitates roughly 300 final exams for students with disabilities.
This spring finals run from Wednesday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 19. Each test session is four hours long. DSS seeks staff for the following time periods: Wednesday to Tuesday: 7:45 am to 11:45 am; 10:45 am to 2:45 pm; 1:45 pm to 5:45 pm; and 4:45 pm to 8:45 pm.
If you are interested in volunteering please e-mail Donna Molloy, Assistant Director of DSS, at donna.molloy@.stonybrook.edu by May 13.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff