Campus Announcements for the week of 09/21/2009
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Fraud Reporting Hotline
2. Fire Prevention Day - Wednesday, September 23rd on SAC Plaza.
3. The Arts and Sciences Senate Meets Today at 3:30 p.m. in the Javits Room of the Library.
4. Off-Campus Access to MySBfiles Changes Oct. 1
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. Flex Spending Account Recieve Campus Savings
2. Employee Health & Wellness Presents: Massage Therapy and Stress Management. Weds. September 30th, LH 4, HSC Level 1, 12pm-1pm
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Safety Warden Training
2. Point of Dispensing (POD) Training 10/10 in the Student Union
3. Are you ready to get organized with Lotus Notes? Join us on Sept 30 to learn how.
4. Eliminate Bubble Sheets, Automate Testing and Simplify Survey Administration with Blackboard
5. Engage students; check comprehension and attendance with Student Response Systems (Clickers): Part 2 - Advanced features
6. How Can I Help the Struggling Student? An Overview of Student Support Services--Workshop for 1st and 2nd Year Faculty
7. Meet with Committees, Research Teams and Students Online - Using the SBConnect Internet Video Conferencing System
8. Encourage students to discuss your course content and communicate with your class using Blackboard
9. Flattening the Classroom: Building Collaborative Learning Environments
10. Is Your Course Resistant to the Flu?
11. Faciliate Student Participation in Your Course by Using a SharePoint Site: Part 1 - Document Libraries
12. Wikis and Blogs and Facebook, Oh My!
13. Simplify Course Assignment Collection, Verification and Management: Using Blackboard's Assignment and Plagiarism Detection Tools
14. Invite the Expert to Your Class via Interactive Web Conferencing
15. Lunchtime Learning!!
16. Last Call for Becoming the most Effective Communicator!!
17. Interactive PDAR Training two dates available!
18. Diversity A Unifying Force...
19. Email Etiquette for the Business Professional...
20. Counseling Process for Supv or Research Foundation Employees
21. FMLA & Medical Related Leaves Training for State and RF Employees
22. Reveal Your Best Customer Service!! Quality Customer Service is just a click away!
23. You've Been Cited!
24. Managing Multiple Priorities- Work Smarter not Harder!!
25. Research Skills Workshop
26. Research Resources for Graduate Students in History
27. Galaxy: One Stop Searching
28. Beyond Blackboard: Web Tools for Group Work
29. EndNote Web Basics
30. Art Of Living Workshop
31. Make Your Lessons SMARTer
32. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
33. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Making the Most of Transition: How Resilient Are You?
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, September 24, 2009
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
4. Senior Citizen Law Day: October 17th, 2009 Professional to provide free educational seminars designed to assist families in life planning.
5. Laufer Center for Computational Biology and Genome Sciences Inaugural Symposium: Friday, September 25, 2009
6. Long Island Archaeology: A Public Symposium on Recent Research
7. Dr. Vivien Fryd, Vanderbilt University Professor of History of Art to present an HISB Distinguished Lecture 9/24 12noon 1008 Humanities
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Ant Social Behaviour: The Role of Genes and Social Environment"
9. Chemistry Department Seminar
10. Neuroscience Seminar Series
11. The Sage Learning of Liu Zhi: Islamic Thought in Confucian Terms
12. Melville Library Author Series: Hotter than That: The Trumpet, Jazz, and American Culture featuring Krin Gabbard
13. Melville Library Author Series: The Great Equations: Breakthroughs in Science from Pythagoras to Heisenberg featuring Robert Crease
14. Beginning the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Why and How?
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Grand Rounds by Dr. Eric Cassell: "The Mysterious Doctor-Patient Relationship"
2. General Clinical Research Center Department of Medicine Seminar Series
3. Abhimanyu Garg, MD, "Leptin Therapy: The Promise, the Disappointment and the Silver Lining"
4. Department of Pharmacological Sciences
07. Charitable
1. Share your talents with the Stony Brook Stitchers
2. Cut for a Cure
3. Fall Fashion Festival
4. 9th annual Fall Fashion Festival
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. 2009-2010 Seawolves All-Sports Pass!
2. Stony Brook Seapups Kids Den '09-'10
3. Stephanie Dinkins and Funktified Exhibitions Open at the Staller Center
4. Staller Center Films for Campus and Community start Friday, September 25
5. Astonished Harvest: A Poetry Workshop
6. SBU Reunion & "Red Hot Cocktail Lounge" - Saturday, October 3, 6 PM - 9 PM
7. Eriko & Anna Sato's Mother-Daughter Book Signing at Wang Center Gift Shop: Wed, Sept 23rd, 1-2pm
8. Buskin & Batteau in a special concert for Homecoming weekend at The University Cafe Sunday October 4th 2 P.M.
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
2. Join an On-going, Successful Weight Watchers Group
3. Weight Watcher's At Work - Open House
4. Pottery on the wheel Class begins Saturday 9/26
5. Tejas Luminous Indian Dance Workshop
6. MOld Making into Handbuilding class begins 9/22
7. Group Ballroom Dance Lessons
8. The Yoga of Throwing
9. Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint
10. Compressed Air Efficiency - A Savings and Reliability Workshop
10. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
2. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb?
3. Are You Obese? Do You Want To Learn More About How Your Metabolism May Put You At Risk For Diabetes?
4. Efficacy and Safety of VICRIVIROC in HIV-Infected Treatment Naive Subjects
5. Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
6. Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls 6 to 12 years old
7. Study of Hiv Positive,Aids And Chromium Picolinate
8. Does Your Child Have ADHD and Severe Problems With Aggression?
9. Research Volunteers Wanted Seniors 60 and Over in Reasonably Good Health
10. Do you have chronic fatigue? Volunteers needed for behavioral treatment study of chronic fatigue.
11. Volunteers Needed for a Study of Normal Child Emotions
11. Miscellaneous
1. Wednesday morning Fitness and Nature Walk through the Ashley Schiff Preserve
2. Stony Brook Al-Anon Meeting at LI Vets Home
3. Happenings now on-line
4. Job & Internship Fair (IT, Engineering, Science)
5. Earn free coffee at Seawolves MarkePlace!
6. New and Used Sale
7. Great Clearance on MAC and hp laptops at the Seawolves MarketPlace!
01. Administrative
1. Fraud Reporting Hotline
Stony Brook University is committed to the responsible stewardship of its funds and other resources and encourages any employee, student or other individual who is aware of or suspects acts of fraud, waste or abuse to report such acts. To familiarize yourself with what constitutes fraud and how to report it see:
http://stonybrook.edu/fraud
Submitted by: Deborah Abbate/Pres
2. Fire Prevention Day - Wednesday, September 23rd on SAC Plaza.
Fire Prevention Day is Wednesday, September 23rd from 9 am - 4 pm on the SAC Plaza. Live fire demonstrations, prizes and giveaways.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/fire/prevention.shtml
Submitted by: Maureen Wozniak/Admin
3. The Arts and Sciences Senate Meets Today at 3:30 p.m. in the Javits Room of the Library.
Arts and Sciences Senate
Tentative Agenda
September 21, 2009
I. Approval of tentative agenda
II. Approval of minutes of April 20, 2009
III.Report of the College of Arts and Sciences (N. Squires, Interim Dean)
IV. Report of the Promotion and Tenure Committee (G. Matthews)
V. A&S President's Report
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
4. Off-Campus Access to MySBfiles Changes Oct. 1
Due to a Windows server upgrade, access to MySBfiles from off campus will require a new server address beginning Oct. 1. This is important for users who want to access their MySBfiles from home or from a computer that is not connected to the campus network. This change does not apply to on-campus computers that are connected to the campus network. Individuals who access their MySBfiles from a shortcut on their desktop or mapped network drive in "My Computer" will not be affected. As of Oct. 1, the new server address will be:
https://mysbfiles.stonybrook.edu/home
. For read-only access, enter the new URL into a Web browser. For read/write access, Windows users must add a new network place/location. Mac users should make sure they are connecting to the new server address. Instructions for how to set up a connection to MySBfiles can be found at the link below.
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/networking/mysbfiles
Submitted by: Kerrin Perniciaro/DoIT
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. Flex Spending Account Recieve Campus Savings
Your Flexible Spending Card saves you 8.5 percent. It gives you the ability to put any amount on your card, whether online or in the ID office. No expiration and you can use it at our various dining locations and receive a discount every time you dine.
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https://services.jsatech.com/payment.php?skey=f065c324e7ab60953fc550c0c380974e&cid=129&tabselected=cc2
Submitted by: Shahidah Walcott/UHMC
2. Employee Health & Wellness Presents: Massage Therapy and Stress Management. Weds. September 30th, LH 4, HSC Level 1, 12pm-1pm
From illness to wellness, Massage Therapy can be used in a variety of ways. Massage is helpful in promoting general good health and wellness, and maybe used in conjuntion with medical treatment. Patricia Cadolina, LMT will be speaking of the benefits of Massage Therapy including: stress reduction, pain reduction, decrease High Blood Pressure and improving sleep pattern. Massage Therapy is available to all employees.
Submitted by: Maria Loret De Mola/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Safety Warden Training
The Office of Emergency Management will be holding Safety Warden Training on Wednesday, October 7th at 10am. Training will be held in the Wang Center Room 102 (please note the change in location). To register for this training please contact The Office of Emergency Management at 632-3046 or by e-mail at hilary.wolfskill@stonybrook.edu.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/emergency/safety_warden.shtml
Submitted by: Hilary Wolfskill/Admin
2. Point of Dispensing (POD) Training 10/10 in the Student Union
A Point of Distribution (POD) training will be held on Saturday, October 10th, in the Student Union Room 236 from 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. Any member of the campus community wishing to volunteer their services should attend one session. For further information or to RSVP please contact the Office of Emergency Management at 632-3046 or at hilary.wolfskill@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/emergency/
Submitted by: Hilary Wolfskill/Admin
3. Are you ready to get organized with Lotus Notes? Join us on Sept 30 to learn how.
Organize mail into folders, archive mail that you want to save, set your out-of-office reply, create stationary, check mail from the Web. Register now.
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/get_help/notes_class_organized
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
4. Eliminate Bubble Sheets, Automate Testing and Simplify Survey Administration with Blackboard
Monday, September 21, 3:50pm to 5:10pm
Respondus is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard. Assessments are created offline in the Respondus program, which contains several time-saving tools including web links and multimedia functions.
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Submitted by: The Faculty Center
5. Engage students; check comprehension and attendance with Student Response Systems (Clickers): Part 2 - Advanced features
Monday, September 21, 12:50pm to 2:10pm
Active engagement and interaction are two important aspects in promoting critical thinking, problem solving and achieving quality learning outcomes. The use of hand held keypads instead of a show of hands assures ALL students the opportunity to participate in the question-answer exercises.
Did they get it? Clickers allow you immediate feed-back from your students.
Refocus. Clickers serve as a method to prevent drifts in attention span and get students back on the learning track.
Attendance: Clickers can be used to keep track of individual student attendance.
Interactive Games and Learning Activities: Develop quiz games and team learning exercises with the use of clickers.
Automatic Grading: Develop in-class exercises using clickers that automatically grade student responses.
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Submitted by: The Faculty Center
6. How Can I Help the Struggling Student? An Overview of Student Support Services--Workshop for 1st and 2nd Year Faculty
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:50am to 11:10am
When a student is having trouble comprehending, applying and demonstrating their understanding of the content and concepts in your course, it is important know where to send them for help. Representatives from Academic Advising, Tutoring Services, Disability Support Services and The Writing Center will give you an overview of their services for your students. Teaming up with Stony Brook's academic student support services will help you provide a quality learning opportunity and experience for all the students in your classroom.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=286&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: The Faculty Center
7. Meet with Committees, Research Teams and Students Online - Using the SBConnect Internet Video Conferencing System
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 12:50pm to 2:10pm
When a student is having trouble comprehending, applying and demonstrating their understanding of the content and concepts in your course, it is important know where to send them for help. Representatives from Academic Advising, Tutoring Services, Disability Support Services and The Writing Center will give you an overview of their services for your students. Teaming up with Stony Brook's academic student support services will help you provide a quality learning opportunity and experience for all the students in your classroom.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=236&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: The Faculty Center
8. Encourage students to discuss your course content and communicate with your class using Blackboard
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 3:50pm to 5:10pm
Do you find yourself answering the same student questions over and over, even if you made an announcement in class? "When is the assignment due?" "Where will class be held this week?" "Which chapters should I study?" "What is this reading about?"
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Submitted by: The Faculty Center
9. Flattening the Classroom: Building Collaborative Learning Environments
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 12 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us September 23-24 for "Flattening the Classroom: Building Collaborative Learning Environments," the 2009 ELI Webinar Fall Focus Session, hosted by The Faculty Center in The Faculty Center Conference Room, Melville Library (entrance off the mall, across from SAC) this virtual event will be much more than just a "usual" webinar seminar. We'll explore an approach to learning that engages students in the active construction of collective knowledge, empowering them to build meaning together, and challenging them to examine issues from multiple perspectives.
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Submitted by: The Faculty Center
10. Is Your Course Resistant to the Flu?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:50am-11:10am
There are predictions that this flu season may be worse than others due to the H1N1 virus. This could result in large numbers of student absences and perhaps even your own isolation from campus due to illness or, in extreme circumstances, the closing of the University. Should we encounter emergency situations that would affect your ability to deliver your on-campus course, the Teaching, Learning & Technology (TLT) Department can help you adopt some web-based and other distance delivery strategies that would lower the impact of an epidemic and help those in isolation keep up with your course. These strategies can be used in any situation or circumstance that would keep you from meeting with your on-campus students, such as personal absences, snow days and conference attendance. Your course delivery and student participation won't skip a beat.
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Submitted by: The Faculty Center
11. Faciliate Student Participation in Your Course by Using a SharePoint Site: Part 1 - Document Libraries
Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 12:50pm-2:10pm
SharePoint is an online tool that will connect your students to your course information. It is web-based and is accessible from anynetworked computer. SharePoint is easy to use. You can easily create a central place online to store AND work on your documents at home, work and abroad without having to carry your computer, USB key or E-mailing yourself the files.
Learn about SharePoint Document Libraries and about accessing previous versions of your files. Share files without overwriting them when collaborating with others.
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Submitted by: The Faculty Center
12. Wikis and Blogs and Facebook, Oh My!
Thursday, September 25, 2009, 12:50pm-2:10pm
Are you intimidated in department meetings when colleagues go on and on about the wikis and blogs they use in their classrooms? What is a wiki? What is a blog? They sound like characters out of a Star Wars movie. And, Facebook in the classroom-Never! What's happening to education today?
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Submitted by: The Faculty Center
13. Simplify Course Assignment Collection, Verification and Management: Using Blackboard's Assignment and Plagiarism Detection Tools
Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 3:50pm-5:10pm
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!
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Submitted by: The Faculty Center
14. Invite the Expert to Your Class via Interactive Web Conferencing
Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 3:50pm-5:10pm
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 SBConnect 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/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=241&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: The Faculty Center
15. Lunchtime Learning!!
The Customer Service skills you need to succeed in just one hour!
September 30 12:00pm 1:00pm
All customer interactions have an impact on the perception of your organization. Excellent customer service is more than just employees smiling and making eye contact. It is an all-encompassing approach to making excellent service delivery part of the culture of your area. Everything a customer sees, hears or touches impacts the experience.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wcll22
Managing Multiple Priorities (1hr)
September 24 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.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wcll27
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
16. Last Call for Becoming the most Effective Communicator!!
September 22, 2009 9:30am 12:30pm
Would you like to convey your thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively so that they can be heard and understood by others? This course will increase your awareness of communication behaviors and build your confidence and ability in managing workplace and home communications.
Key Highlights:
-Assess the effects of your communication or behavior on others
-Accurately listen to, assess and react to what you hear
-Identify and manage non-verbal messages and its relationship to communication
-Select a style of responding to achieve your communication goals
Target Audience: This program is open to all West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton employees.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0023
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
17. Interactive PDAR Training two dates available!
September 25, 2009 9:30am 12:30pm
October 10, 2009 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
18. Diversity A Unifying Force...
September 30, 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.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0020
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
19. Email Etiquette for the Business Professional...
Sept 29 9:00am 12:00pm
Want to learn how to effectively communicate via email? Then this workshop is for you! The following information will be covered:
- Proper formatting for emails
- Content development
- Hands on practice using Lotus Notes features that enhance your message
- Legal do's and don'ts for email communication at Stony Brook
- Identify common pitfalls with emailing
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/wc0032
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
20. Counseling Process for Supv or Research Foundation Employees
October 6, 2009 9:00am 12:00pm
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.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0016
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
21. FMLA & Medical Related Leaves Training for State and RF Employees
10/09/2009 - 09:30am - 12:00pm
What is FMLA? The first half of this workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), in order to assist them with implementing this Federal Law. The second half of the workshop will address: State Time & Attendance guidelines, coordinating FMLA with other leave entitlements such as Sick Leave at Half Pay or Presidential Sick Leave, and will briefly review Maternity/Paternity Leave & the Leave Donation Program for State employees. The workshop will conclude with a brief overview of FMLA, disability and workers comp for RF employees.
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Dept Heads, & Managers who are responsible for administering campus policies on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0006
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
22. Reveal Your Best Customer Service!! Quality Customer Service is just a click away!
10/05/2009 - 09:30am - 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.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0022
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
23. You've Been Cited!
In this workshop, learn how to: find who is citing your work, calculate your H-index, a measure of scientific productivity and impact, find journal impact factors and learn what that number represents, and set up citation alerts and find cited reference data using the Web of Science. Monday, September 23 @ 12:30 PM in the Melville Library, 1st Floor, Classroom A. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
24. Managing Multiple Priorities- Work Smarter not Harder!!
10/07/2009 - 09:30am - 12:30pm
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/wc0027
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
25. Research Skills Workshop
You have a 15 page paper due and don't know where to begin. In this workshop, learn how to: get started doing research, narrow your topic, where to look for information (books, articles, and websites), use subject headings and keywords, and evaluate sources and create a bibliography. Feel free to refer your students who are struggling with their research. September 23 @ 12:30 PM in the Melville Library, 1st floor, classroom A. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
26. Research Resources for Graduate Students in History
Graduate Students in History have tremendous resources available to them through the library and on the open web. Find out what's available through the library's online databases, the internet, in print, and in microforms, as well as how to access material in other libraries. In this session, you will learn about: online indexes and journal collections available through the Library, online collections of primary sources available through the Library, using the internet for historical research, major print resources available through the library, vast collections of research material in microforms at the library, Stony Brook's Archives & Special Collections, and access to resources at other libraries in the region. Thursday, September 24 @ 1 PM in the Melville Library, 1st Floor, Classroom A. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
27. Galaxy: One Stop Searching
The library's new combined search system, Galaxy, allows you to search over 100 library resources simultaneously. Learn how to use Galaxy to quickly and effectively locate the information you need. In this workshop, you will: understand the power of Galaxy as a research and discovery tool, construct effective and productive searches in Galaxy, navigate from citations in Galaxy to the full-text available elsewhere, and email and print information from Galaxy. Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 12:30 PM in the Melville Library, 1st floor, classroom A. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
28. Beyond Blackboard: Web Tools for Group Work
Group work is a fact of Stony Brook University life. Beyond Blackboard there are other collaborative Web tools and networks for enhancing group work, sharing content and managing projects. In this workshop learn: how to create and mange groups on the Web using wikis, blogs and more, tips and tools for online group work, how to share online content and research, including using Google Docs, using collaborative networks for scholarship, and where researchers and scholars share links and build communities online, including Connotea and LinkedIn. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 1 PM in the Melville Library, 1st floor, classroom A. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
29. EndNote Web Basics
This workshop will demonstrate the basics of the web version of EndNote. In this session you will learn how to: create an EndNote Web library, import citations from online databases into EndNote Web, format a bibliography in Word using "Cite While You Write", and transfer citations to and from the software version of EndNote. Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 2 PM in the Melville Library. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
30. Art Of Living Workshop
The Art of Living workshop is a proven method for improving the quality of life. It is based both on theoretical understanding and practical tools that can immediately be put to use with implications for all aspects of an individual's with direct, long lasting and tangible results. The workshop provides participants with practical and powerful techniques including Eastern breathing techniques, meditation, tension-releasing yogic stretches and exercises, and skills for dealing effectively with challenging emotions and situations. A weekly group follow up practice is available at Stony Brook.
Dates Fri Sept 25 to Mon Sept 28
Time: Fri and Mon 6 - 9:00 PM, Sat and Sun 9AM - 2 pm
Venue: Student Activities Center, room 306
All days must be attended
Workshop Fee: Free
To register and for more information contact
Dr. Balaji Sitharaman - 631-655-4736
Submitted by: Balaji Sitharaman/CEAS
31. Make Your Lessons SMARTer
Friday, September 25, 2009, 9:30am-12pm
Integrating technology into the classroom can be daunting. At one point educators questioned the purpose of chalk and a blackboard in the classroom, but with an open mind and patience these tools became one of the greatest assets to learning. Similarly, integrating technology like a SMARTBoard into your lecture can enhance your lessons and make them more enjoyable for you and your students.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=290&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: The Faculty Center
32. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
Take a break from the stress of modern day life by going back a few thousand years. People are discovering anew that walking the concentric circles of ancient labyrinths can create inner peace and healing. EAP invites you to join Labyrinth Builder Ed O'Connell, for a refreshing introduction to the Red Dragon Labyrinth as a walking meditation practice.
Guest Speaker, Ed O'Connell
September 28, 2009 Stony Brook Red Dragon Labyrinth, 12:00pm-1:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
To join our EAP Lunchtime Learning Listserve 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
33. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Making the Most of Transition: How Resilient Are You?
Do you ever wonder why two different people exposed to the same type of stress react differently? Resilience is the ability to recover from or adjust to change. Learn about the factors that influence how well one copes with stressful life events, manage damage control for work relationships during organizational change, and how to survive the changes from a new boss, a new policy or even a new job site. Staying resilient is like staying in shape-some are born lucky but most have to work at it. Come to the workshop and take the resiliency quiz and discover where you need to focus your efforts.
Presenters: Donna Buehler, EAP; Edward O'Connell,UUP; Pam Wolfskill,UUP
September 29, 2009 Women's Colloquium Center, 118 Old Chemistry Bldg. 12:00-1:00pm
To register call Corinne Burns at 632-6570 or email cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
UUP Members Only
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, September 24, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Alison (Qiong)Liu, Assistant Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, entitled, "Elevated Temperature and Carbon Dioxide Triggers Significant Epigenetic Responses in Arabidopsis Thaliana". It will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00p.m. Hosted by Dr. Robert Haltiwanger.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
All are welcome to attend a seminar by Professor Wanqiu Wang from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction in Camp Springs, Maryland, on Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 noon. Professor Wang's seminar entitled, "Impacts of Ocean Surface on the Northward Propagation of the Intraseasonal Oscillation in Boreal Summer," will take place at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (South Campus) in Endeavour Hall 120. 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/SoMAS
3. Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Please join Dr. A. van der Velden today, Monday, September 21, 2009, as he hosts Seminar Speaker Dr. Andres Vazquez-Torres of the University of Colorado at Denver. Dr. Vazquez-Torres will present his seminar entitled "Sensing nitrosative stress by a redox active response regulator in the forefront of Salmonella pathogenesis" at 12:00 noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
http://uchsc.digitalassetsinc.com/Faculty/VazquezTorres.php
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
4. Senior Citizen Law Day: October 17th, 2009 Professional to provide free educational seminars designed to assist families in life planning.
Senior Citizen Law Day is an opportunity for families to learn from a variety of experts about relevant legal, financial, and health care issues facing seniors. Educational sessions will provide valuable assistance to those planning for the future. The day-long event will be presented by Assemblyman Steve Englebright, the Long Island State Veterans Home, and the Suffolk County Bar Association.
Senior Citizen Law Day will be held on Saturday, October 17th, at the Stony Brook University Student Activities Center from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Professionals will provide 26 information sessions on important topics such as community resources for seniors, identity theft, Medicaid, wills & trusts, estate planning, selecting a nursing home, reverse mortgages, pre-need funeral arrangements, and more.
The event is open to the public and free of charge. Space is limited and a light lunch will be provided, therefore registration is recommended. To register, please call 751-3094.
Submitted by: Jonathan Spier/LISVH
5. Laufer Center for Computational Biology and Genome Sciences Inaugural Symposium: Friday, September 25, 2009
The Laufer Center is hosting it's first annual symposium on Friday, September 25th! It will be held in the Charles B. Wang Center and will have distinguished outside speakers in various areas as well as a poster session for students and postdocs.
Abstracts submitted by September 10, 2009 will be considered for the poster session. Please send abstracts to harris@pharm.stonybrook.edu
Registration for the symposium is not necessary, but lunch will be served to those that do register. Please see the Laufer Center website for more information regarding registration and abstract submission.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this important 'groundbreaking' event!
http://laufercenter.stonybrook.edu/
Submitted by: Pamela Harris/UHMC
6. Long Island Archaeology: A Public Symposium on Recent Research
When: September 26, 2009, 1-5pm
Where: Wang Center, Room 301, Stony Brook University
Details: Come here professional archaeologists speak about recent excavations and research on Long Island. Presentations will discuss both prehistoric and historical archaeology, and include a screening of the film The Sugar Connection: Holland, Barbados, Shelter Island.
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Institute for Long Island Archaeology at Stony Brook University, Center for Public Archaeology at Hofstra University, and Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities
For additional information contact: Allison Manfra, amanfra@notes.cc.sunysb.edu (631) 632-7618, Christopher N. Matthews, anthczm@hofstra.edu (516) 463-4093
Submitted by: Allison Manfra/CAS
7. Dr. Vivien Fryd, Vanderbilt University Professor of History of Art to present an HISB Distinguished Lecture 9/24 12noon 1008 Humanities
Vivien Green Fryd is a professor of the history of art at Vanderbilt University. She is the author of Art and Empire: The Politics of Ethnicity in the U.S. Capitol, 1815-1860 and Art and the Crisis of Marriage: Georgia O'Keefe and Edward Hopper. Her forthcoming book, Representing and Performing Sexual Trauma in Second-Wave Feminist American Art, will investigate the intersection between sexual trauma and visual representations. Dr. Fryd's talk in HISB on Wednesday, September 24th 12noon 1008 Humanities, will be "The Trauma of Slavery in Kara Walker's Eight Possible Beginnings". Series coordinator is Dr. E. Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director, the Humanities Institute.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Ant Social Behaviour: The Role of Genes and Social Environment"
Dr. Laurent Keller, Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne. 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, September 23, 2009, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Host: Dr. John Wiens. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
9. Chemistry Department Seminar
on Thursday, 9/24/09, Dr. Job t. Rijssenbeek from GE Global Research will be having a seminar entitled, GE's Sodium Metal Halide Batteries for High Density Energy Storage" in Chemistry Dept, Room 412 at 4-6PM. All are welcomed
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=rijssenbeek-life-work-balance-westinghouse
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
10. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Noon, in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be holding a Seminar. Christine Portfors, Ph.D., School of Biological Science and Neuroscience Program, Washington State University will be giving a talk on "Efficient encoding of social vocalizations in the auditory midbrain."
Coffee: 11:45
Faculty Host: Gary Matthews 632-9784
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
11. The Sage Learning of Liu Zhi: Islamic Thought in Confucian Terms
The department of Asian and Asian American Studies will have a brownbag meeting during the Campus Lifetime on September 23rd, where Professor William Chittick in Religious Studies will talk about his recent publication by Harvard University Press, The Sage Learning of Liu Zhi: Islamic Thought in Confucian Terms, co-authored by Professor Sachiko Murata and Wei-ming Tu. This book is a pioneer research of the philosophical and religious link between Confucianism and Islam, the two uniformly influential yet rarely co-associated traditions in Asia. All are cordially invited. For details call Hongkyung Kim (2-7362).
Submitted by: Hongkyung Kim/CAS
12. Melville Library Author Series: Hotter than That: The Trumpet, Jazz, and American Culture featuring Krin Gabbard
Wednesday, September 23 at 12:45 p.m.
Learn about the cultural history of the trumpet from its origins in ancient Egypt to its role in royal courts and on battlefields, and ultimately to its stunning appropriation by great jazz artists.
Javits Room (2nd floor of the Melville Library)
Free and open to all. Sponsored by the University Libraries.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/events.shtml
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
13. Melville Library Author Series: The Great Equations: Breakthroughs in Science from Pythagoras to Heisenberg featuring Robert Crease
Wednesday, September 30 at 12:45 p.m.
Discover the significance of each of these formulas for science, the journeys these scientists took from ignorance to knowledge, and their impact on culture.
Javits Room (2nd floor of the Melville Library)
Sponsored by the University Libraries. Free and open to all.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
14. Beginning the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Why and How?
Thursday, September 24, 11:30am-12:30pm, Charles B. Wang Center, Meeting Room 101
Starting with a definition of The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and a rationale for why a faculty member ought to consider implementing such a strategy for assessing and improving student learning, the presentation will address how one might begin such an endeavor. The session will also include a discussion of resources which are available to assist in the process.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=363&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx%3FCalendarDate%3D9%252F24%252F2009%26CalendarPeriod%3DDay
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Grand Rounds by Dr. Eric Cassell: "The Mysterious Doctor-Patient Relationship"
Internationally acclaimed author and lecturer, Eric Cassell, MD, will present two lectures at Stony Brook University Medical Center on Wednesday September 23: "How to Survive a Residency; and Maybe Even Longer," Lecture Hall 1, 7:00-8:00 am; and "The Mysterious Doctor Patient Relationship," Lecture Hall 2, 5:15-6:15 pm. Both lectures are open to the Stony Brook University community and the general public. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by the Institutional Ethics Committee, the All Resident Conference Committee and the Patient and Family Centered Care Program.
Dr. Cassell is Emeritus Professor of Public Health at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, and former member of the President's National Bioethics Advisory Commission. He has written several books including "The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Medicine," and "Doctoring: the Nature of Primary Care Medicine."
https://notes1.cc.sunysb.edu/mail13/enewton.nsf/0/184F7557A3E92DED8525762B0068CDE7/$File/Ethics%20grand%20rounds%20cassell.pdf?OpenElement&FileName=Ethics%20grand%20rounds%20cassell.pdf
Submitted by: Erika Newton/UHMC
2. General Clinical Research Center Department of Medicine Seminar Series
Regenerating the Heart
Ira S. Cohen, MD, PhD
Leading Professor, Physiology & Biophysics
SUNY Stony Brook
Friday, September 25, 2009
HSC T16 - Room 025
Refreshments begin at 3:45pm
Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Abhimanyu Garg, MD, "Leptin Therapy: The Promise, the Disappointment and the Silver Lining"
NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC, Department of Medicine Seminar Series, Abhimanyu Garg, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine
Chief, Division of Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Endowed Chair in Human Nutrition Research,UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 7:30 am to 8:30am
Department of Medicine Conference Room, HSC T16 - Room 025
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Department of Pharmacological Sciences
Monday,September 21, 2009
Oladapo Yeku
Graduate Student
Faculty/Student Workshop
Seminar Title:
"Phospholipase D2 (PLD2) roles in Glucose- Stimulated Insulin Release and Golgi Architecture Maintenance".
Host: Dr. Michael Frohman
Location:Basic Science Tower Level 8 Rm 180
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. Share your talents with the Stony Brook Stitchers
The Stony Brook Stitchers are members of the campus community, who volunteer to crochet/knit/sew items for those in physical, emotional or spiritual need here on campus, at the hospital, and in the surrounding community. All are welcome to join group (beginners or advanced). Meetings are held Weds 12-1:30pm on East and West campus. For more info, email:info@stonybrookstitchers.com or call Melissa 444-1371 or Shakeera 632-7531.
http://www.stonybrookstitchers.com
Submitted by: Shakeera Thomas/CEAS
2. Cut for a Cure
Relax and enjoy a salon experience while doing your part to help us help cancer patients treated at SBUMC. Many local salons have joined in our annual Cut for a Cure event. This will be held every Sunday in October at various salons throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. Call 444-4000 for list of participating salons and dates. Call Linda Bily at 444-1386 for additional information. Together, we can make a
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
3. Fall Fashion Festival
9th annual Fall Fashion Festival. Villa Lombardi's Thursday, Oct 15 6:30 - 10:30 PM. $60 ticket includes cocktail hour (cash bar), DJ, live entertainment, full course dinner, Parade of Survivors (honoring all cancer survivors) and our fun fashion show, featuring our "celebrity" models, including Drs. O'Hea, Lu, Kudelka, Pameijer, Wu, Bruce Solomon, Maria Wolfe and many more. Tickets can be purchased until Oct 1st. Proceeds benefit cancer patients through Gift Program.
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
4. 9th annual Fall Fashion Festival
Villa Lombardi's, Holbrook
Thursday, October 15th
6:30 - 10:30 PM
$60 ticket includes fashion show, full course dinner, DJ, live entertainment, Parade of Survivors all for a good cause. Auction sponsored by Friends of the GIFT program. Call Linda at 4-1386 or Cynthia at 638-4030 for more information or tickets.
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. 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
2. Stony Brook Seapups Kids Den '09-'10
Love sports? Love Wolfie? Become a SeaPup! Your $30 membership gets you these awesome deals with the Seawolves:
Free Admission To All Seawolves Sporting Events (A $195 Value!)
Membership I.D. Card and T-Shirt!
Special SeaPups Events with Wolfie & Stony Brook Athletics!
Chance To Host Your Birthday Before A Seawolves Game!
And So Much More!
See Link Below for Membership Form:
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ston/genrel/auto_pdf/SeaPupsApplication
Submitted by: Andrea Lebedinski/Pres
3. Stephanie Dinkins and Funktified Exhibitions Open at the Staller Center
The University Art Gallery opens its 2009-2010 season with two concurrent exhibitions: a one-person show by Associate Professor Stephanie Dinkins entitled "Stephanie Dinkins: This Land Is My Land" and a group show curated by Stephanie Dinkins entitled "Funktified."
Both exhibitions will remain on view through Saturday, October 17th. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm and Saturday, 7-9pm
(closed Sundays, Mondays, and holidays). Admission is free. For additional information, please call 632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
4. Staller Center Films for Campus and Community start Friday, September 25
Friday, September 25 The Horse Boy 7:00 pm, 93 minutes, Unrated. Adoration, 9:15 pm,
100 minutes, Rated R. www.stallercenter.com $8 adults; $6 students, seniors and children.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
5. Astonished Harvest: A Poetry Workshop
We are a group composed of anyone - student, staff, faculty, or friend - interested in the interface of poetry and medicine. Join us at our organizational meeting September 22, Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m., in Lecture Hall 4 of the Stony Brook University Medical Center. Come read a poem, listen to three poets from the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care & Bioethics, help the organizational meeting with ideas. What would you want in a poetry workshop? Peer critique, discussion on writing techniques? Come with your ideas and poems. The bigger the group, the more likely we will thrive. We'd like to hear from you. Please email Richard.Bronson@stonybrook.edu, if you plan to attend.
http://www.sunysb.edu/bioethics/astharv.shtml
Submitted by: Michael Roess/GST
6. SBU Reunion & "Red Hot Cocktail Lounge" - Saturday, October 3, 6 PM - 9 PM
The reception will be in the Wang Center that will be transformed into a "Red Hot Cocktail Lounge" with light-up acrylic bars, amber mood lighting, lounge furniture, live music and is a part of Homecoming and Reunion 2009 activities on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Reconnect with your fellow alumni, friends, faculty and staff over a signature 'tini, and don't pass up the hors d'oeuvres passing by, which includes an autumn-themed spread of sumptuous selections. Indulge your sweet tooth at the dessert bar, followed by a cappuccino and a visit to the old-fashioned photo booth for fun pictures with your friends. Reserve your ticket now!
http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/STO/content/general_60.html
Submitted by: Stephanie Tarantino/UAff
7. Eriko & Anna Sato's Mother-Daughter Book Signing at Wang Center Gift Shop: Wed, Sept 23rd, 1-2pm
The Wang Center Gift Shop is honored to host a book signing event to celebrate the publication of My First Japanese Kanji Book, co-authored by Dr. Eriko Sato (Asian & Asian American Studies) and her daughter, Anna (age 14). Please join us on Wednesday, September 23 from 1-2pm to mark this achievement by the mother-daughter team of authors.
My First Japanese Kanji Book is a bilingual text in Japanese and English, with audio CD, designed for self-guided language study and for use in classrooms. Anna's illustrations and poems provide a rich visual context for learning Japanese.
This event is co-sponsored by the Wang Center Gift Shop, the University Bookstore, and the Japan Center. The Gift Shop is located in the Wang Center, right across from Jasmine Restaurant.
Submitted by: Carol Lindquist/GST
8. Buskin & Batteau in a special concert for Homecoming weekend at The University Cafe Sunday October 4th 2 P.M.
David Buskin & Robin Batteau bring great harmonies, multi-instrumental ability (guitar, piano, violin) and songs that run the gamut from poignant and profound to satirical to their incredible live show, joined by percussionist Marshal Rosenberg.
David Buskin's songs have been recorded by Judy Collins, Roberta Flack, Tom Rush and others. Robin Batteau is a Grammy and Emmy winning singer-songwriter and producer. (www.buskinandbatteau.com)
Pianist/singer Brian Kachejian will open.
Advance sale $20.00 at www.universitycafe.org until Thursday, October 1st. $25.00 at door, if available.
Coming soon: Willie Nile (Sunday, October 18th)
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. 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
2. Join an On-going, Successful Weight Watchers Group
Just because summer is over doesn't mean you want to start expanding, right? Join a current WW group over in the Melville Library. We need additional members since some of us are going onto maintenance/lifetime status. Thursdays, 12-1pm; Contact Judy at jmatuk@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Judy Matuk/Res
3. Weight Watcher's At Work - Open House
On Tuesday, September 21, 2009, Weight Watcher's at Work will have an "Open House." Stop down to see what we are all about. You will meet our leader and your coworkers. Come down to learn about our pound for pound challenge, and let Weight Watcher's help you reach your goal.
Our next 17-week session will begin on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. We meet at 12:30PM in the School of Health Technology Management Conference room on the 2nd Floor.
Please email (mchodkow@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) or call (47955) Maura Chodkowski for more information.
Submitted by: Maura Chodkowski/UHMC
4. Pottery on the wheel Class begins Saturday 9/26
Beginners to intermediate levels receive a good foundation in the methods of throwing on the potters wheel while making a variety of forms. Includes 5 classes and access to the studio outside of class throughout the semester. SEC D, Five Saturdays begins 9/23, 11am-1pm. $90/SB students, $145/SB faculty/staff, $155/Public. Cash or check payable to The Craft Center. Register at the Craft Center, Student Union room 049 or by mail. Down load registration form from our website and mail check to The Craft Center, Z=3200. For a full course brochure call 631-632-6822 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Tejas Luminous Indian Dance Workshop
Tejas Luminous Workshop
Monday, September 21, 4:00 pm, Wang Center Chapel
Free for VIP ticket holders; $10 otherwise
No Experience necessary. Reserve your tickets as soon as possible by
calling 631-632-4400 or emailing wangcenter@stonybrook.edu
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
6. MOld Making into Handbuilding class begins 9/22
For those with some handbuilding experience. Learn the steps in making one part molds to begin creating new and exciting forms and textures in clay. Includes 5 classes and access to the studio outside of class throughout the semester. Five Tuesdays , begins 9/22, 6:30pm-8:30pm. $90/SB students, $145/SB faculty/staff, $155/Public. Cash or check payable to The Craft Center. Register at the Craft Center, Student Union room 049 or by mail. Down load registration form from our website and mail check to The Craft Center, Z=3200. For a full course brochure call 631-632-6822 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
7. Group Ballroom Dance Lessons
We are teaching ballroom dance lessons in the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesdays nights from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The schedule is: 7pm - Hustle, 8pm - Salsa, 9pm - Waltz. Fees are $10/pp for each dance. For more information, please contact me, Victor Poon, at vipoon@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Victor Poon/CEAS
8. The Yoga of Throwing
For those with some pottery wheel throwing experience. Find your center! Explore a yogic approach to throwing. Techiques will be introduced using pranayama (breath work) as well as the incorporation of the bodies energy center to bring more awareness to the process of throwing. Gentle yoga asana (poses) will also be demonstrated to alleviate tension in the wrists, shoulders and back. SEC A -Wednesday, 10/28; 6:30pm - 8:30pm, SEC B -Saturday 11/17, 11am-1pm. $12/SB students, $20/SB faculty/staff, $22/Public. Cash or check payable to The Craft Center. Register at the Craft Center, Student Union room 049 or by mail. Down load registration form from our website and mail check to The Craft Center, Z=3200. For a full course brochure call 631-632-6822 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
9. Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint
NCE 318 - Fee: $259
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 the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class.
Required Text: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN # 0735623015). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section F (4 Sessions); Mondays, 6-9pm; October 19, 26; November 2 & 9, 2009
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
10. Compressed Air Efficiency - A Savings and Reliability Workshop
Stony Brook University, in partnership with Scales Industrial Technologies, is pleased to offer Compressed Air Efficiency as part of our extensive Excellence in Management & Operations programs. This workshop is designed to help save money by getting smarter about compressed air.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
8:30 AM until 4:30 PM
Fee: $150.00
To register visit www.licet.org, email subcet@stonybrook.edu or call 632-8347.
http://licet.org/
Submitted by: Karen Oaks/CEAS
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. 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
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. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Research Volunteers Wanted Seniors 60 and Over in Reasonably Good Health
Research Volunteers Wanted Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health are needed to participate in a research study.Compensation up to $250.00. For more information contact Teresa Hunt-Goncalves, NP, 631-444-9362. The General Clinical Research Center at Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
10. Do you have chronic fatigue? Volunteers needed for behavioral treatment study of chronic fatigue.
If you have chronic fatigue, you're invited to participate in a behavioral treatment 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: Fred Friedberg/HSC
11. Volunteers Needed for a Study of Normal Child Emotions
African-American and Hispanic children who are 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 years of age are needed. Families will be paid $245. The study involves two visits to Stony Brook University with your child. Visit 1. Your child will play with toys and games with our staff and you will be asked about your child's emotional and behavioral development. Visit 2. You and your child will work on activities together and your child will play games during a psycho physiological assessment. Please call Laura to learn more about this personality study. 631-632-4115
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
11. Miscellaneous
1. Wednesday morning Fitness and Nature Walk through the Ashley Schiff Preserve
Discover the miles of woodland trails that run through the Stony Brook campus. Every Wednesday morning, 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. We walk meet every Wednesday at 7:30am, 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. Stony Brook Al-Anon Meeting at LI Vets Home
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
3. Happenings now on-line
We're going green
Your favorite source of staff and faculty news, Happenings, is now fully on-line beginning.
- same great coverage
- more in-depth reporting
- interactive features
Let's all do our part to help the environment. Check us out and send us your feedback
http://stonybrook.edu/Happenings
Submitted by: Jan Potter/UAff
4. Job & Internship Fair (IT, Engineering, Science)
Employers will be on campus to discuss the organizations they represent and available job and internship opportunities in IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environmental/Marines.
Students may meet representatives, have brief interviews, and leave resumes with a significant number and variety of employers. This Fair will take place in SAC Ballrooms A and B from 12PM-3PM on 9/23/09. To view the most updated list of employers that will be present, log on to ZebraNet at www.stonybrook.edu/career. Students must enter with a Stony Brook or SUNY ID.
Submitted by: Antony Lin/OSA
5. Earn free coffee at Seawolves MarkePlace!
Seawolves MarketPlace has started a coffee loyalty card program where you can earn free coffee! Ask for a punch card next time you purchase a cup of java!
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
6. New and Used Sale
The University Hospital Auxiliary is holding a "New and Used Sale" on Monday, September 21 in the vendor area on level 5 of the hospital by the cafeteria and deli. Hope you can stop by.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
7. Great Clearance on MAC and hp laptops at the Seawolves MarketPlace!
If you want to find the best deal on a Mac or Hewlett Packard laptop, we have 17 BRAND NEW units available at a great low price. Call Craig Sarec at 632-9281 for more information. Find more information on-line at
http://fsa.sunysb.edu/hp.html
and
http://fsa.sunysb.edu/mac.html
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA