Campus Announcements for the week of 02/23/2009
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Are you complying with US export controls when conducting research...
2. Stony Brook University Premium Parking Spaces Apply Now!
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Tour the Melville Library
2. Faciliate Student Participation in Your Course by Using a SharePoint Site: Store and Share Ideas, Information, Communication and Documents.
3. Get organized and engage your students at the same time with Delicious.
4. Encourage student involvement and participation in your course through mid-semester student feedback
5. Designing PowerPoint Presentations that Engage your Students
6. LibX - Stony Brook University Edition
7. Business Databases
8. Pranayam Meditation Workshop
9. Managing Your Research Using EndNote: Basic Skills
10. Film Research Workshop
11. Research Skills for Non-Traditional Students Workshop
12. Library Research Skills
13. All Across the Galaxy: Searching Multiple Resources Simultaneously
14. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Affording Senior Care: The VA Factor
15. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
16. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Full Time Course
17. Faciliate Student Participation in Your Course by Using a SharePoint Site: Store and Share Ideas, Information, Communication and Documents
18. Get organized and engage your students at the same time with DELICIOUS.
19. Encourage student involvement and participation in your course through mid-semester student feedback.
20. Designing PowerPoint Presentations that Engage your Students
21. Managing your classroom: You're in control
22. Simplify course assignment collection, verification and management: Using Blackboard's assignment and plagiarism detection tools
23. Maintaining student attention during classes by varying classroom activies during a session: Incorporating change-ups in delivery.
24. Redesign courses: work with smaller groups during class, increase student access by reducing face-to-face class time or delivering content online.
25. Showcase Your Teaching, Research and Professional Development: Design and Develop Your Professional Teaching ePortfolio
26. Making sense of your course assessment data: Organize and analyze classroom data by using Microsoft Office Excel 2007
27. EASY Online Collaboration and Document Management: Introduction to SharePoint Sites for your Course, Department or Research Team
28. Counseling and Disciplinary process for Supervisors of State Employees
29. Benefits -State & Research
30. PDAAR Workshop- Now Hands on training!
04. Hospital Workshops/Training
1. Spiritualty in the Workplace
2. ACGME Faculty Development Workshop
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Initiative for Historical Social Sciences presents Miguel Centeno
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. Neuroscience Seminar Series
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, February 26, 2009
5. Mechanical Engineering Seminar: Non-Contact Non-Invasive Stiffness Sensing Toward Medical Diagnosis. Monday, March 2, 2009
6. First Annual Stony Brook Educational Assessment Conference
7. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Complexity, Stability, and Stinking French Cheese"
8. Center for Italian Studies Lecture, Monday, February 23, 4:00 p.m.
9. Join us on Monday, March 2 at 4:30 for Sense from Chaos
10. Hobbits in the Haystack: Homo floresiensis and Human Evolution
11. Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
12. Laufer Center Seminar: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
13. AAS Colloquium "Hip-Hop Arts as Fact: Cambodian American Rap and Genocidal Remembrance," Thursday, Feb. 26
14. Colloquium, Department of Physics and Astronomy
15. Christine Gledhill, University of Sunderland, UK presents a talk in the Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series
16. Dr. Norman Bryson of UC San Diego presents a talk in the Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series co-sponsored by GSO
17. Dr. Ayesha Ramachandran to present a talk in the Humanities Institute's Faculty Lecture Series
18. Dr. Marita Sturken of NYU will present a talk in the Humanities Institute's Voices in Cultural Studies series
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics
2. Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
3. General Clinical Research Center
4. The Long Island Regional Perinatal Forum Presents Oral Health During Pregnancy Sunday March 1 2009
07. Charitable
1. 3,000 Dollar Raffle 10 Dollar Tickets Seawolves Swimming and Diving
2. SBU Cat Network Has Cats and Kittens For Adoption
3. Magical Musical Mega Shabbat Weekend featuring Six13 a-capella group and pianist Leon Livshin
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Staller Center Art Gallery to Feature Graduate Student Work
2. Taikoproject
3. Seawolves Lacrosse: Men's Lacrosse vs. Harvard-Saturday, February 28th at 3PM!
4. Pottery Sale, March 11
5. Film: Baran
6. A VDay Benefit Production of The Vagina Monologues!
7. Film: Imelda-Power, Myth, Illusion (2004, 100 Minutes)
8. Film: La Visa Loca (2005, 105 minutes)
9. Women's History Month, St. Patrick's Day, and the blues all recognized musically at The University Cafe in March
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Managing Data with Access
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
4. Arts and Leisure Classes at the Craft Center
5. Knitting Classes at the Craft Center
6. Wine and Spirit Education Trust
7. The Chautauqua 2009 Short Course Program for College and University Faculty
8. Digital Camera Basics
10. Research
1. Are you currently depressed or were you depressed in the past
2. Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls
3. Seeking Volunteers With Cystic Fibrosis
4. Do You Have Heart Failure
5. Chinese American Women Sought for Survey Study
6. Bipolar Maintenance Study
11. Miscellaneous
1. Job and Internship Fairs
2. Humanities Institute's Undergraduate Awards
3. UUP Individual Development Award
4. Al-Anon Comes to the LI Veteran's Home
5. Baby Sale at the Seawolves MarketPlace, February 16-27
6. Seawolves Sports Camps
7. The Summer Day Camp at Stony Brook
8. The Camp Academies at Stony Brook
9. The Humanities Institute's POV film series and discussion presents Wonderland at Theatre Three
01. Administrative
1. Are you complying with US export controls when conducting research...
Compliance with export regulations is critical. Exporting certain technologies, including specific technical and scientific data or materials, may either be prohibited or require a license. Violation of these rules can result in civil and criminal penalties for both the institution and individuals involved. The Research Foundation of SUNY and SBU’s Office of Sponsored Programs have organized a session to help researchers understand and navigate complex export control regulations.
Please join us Monday, March 2, 2009 from 9am-12pm in the Stony Brook University Television Studio A (ECC Building) for an informative session and question and answer period with Mr. Richard Johnson from the law firm of Arnold & Porter (
http://www.arnoldporter.com/professionals.cfm?action=view&id=51
).
Please RSVP to Kathryn Belmonte at KBelmonte@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or via telephone at 2-4402 as soon as possible, as seating is limited. Refreshments will be served from 8:30-9.
Submitted by: Kathleen Green/Res
2. Stony Brook University Premium Parking Spaces Apply Now!
Did you know that Facilities & Services recently created a new premium parking lot at Stony Brook University? Did you know that there are a limited number of premium parking permits still available?
Current SBU Faculty/Staff/Affiliates/GSEU members may join the waitlist in order to be considered to purchase a parking permit for the new Life Sciences 2 premium parking lot. This new lot is located next to the Computer/Life Sciences buildings and requires a Life Sciences 2 permit, which has an annual fee of $300.00. For more info, please visit: www.stonybrook.edu/parking
1.) Select "Parking Permits".
2.) On the Parking Permits page, please select either: Faculty, Staff, Affiliates or GSEU.
3.) Please scroll to the "Apply for a Parking Permit" section and follow the instructions.
For additional information, please visit Parking Services, 2nd Level, Administration Building. Thank you!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/parking
Submitted by: James O'Connor/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Tour the Melville Library
Take a tour of the Melville Library’s main public service areas. Learn about our collections and services and get some freebies while you’re here. Meet us @ the Central Reading Room, Melville Library. All tours run about 30 minutes. Monday, February 23 @ 2:30 PM. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
2. Faciliate Student Participation in Your Course by Using a SharePoint Site: Store and Share Ideas, Information, Communication and Documents.
Monday, February 23, 10am to 11:30am
SharePoint is an online tool that will connect your students to your course information. It is web-based and is accessible from any networked 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.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902231000;Mon.,%20Feb.%2023;10:00am;11:30am;Faciliate%20Student%20Participation%20in%20Your%20Course%20by%20Using%20a%20SharePoint%20Site:%20Store%20and%20Share%20Ideas,%20Information,%20Communication%20and%20Documents.%20%20Part%202%20-%20%20Permissions;ITS%20205;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
3. Get organized and engage your students at the same time with Delicious.
Monday, February 23, 12:30pm to 2pm
Organize and find Internet resources for your course and create active learning exercises for your classroom with delicious. Delicious stores your bookmarks online, which allows you to access the same bookmarks from any computer and add bookmarks from anywhere. You use tags to organize and remember your bookmarks, which is a much more flexible, organized system than folders. You can set up a bookmark sharing system with your colleagues and students. Delicious enables your students to collaborate on classroom resource linklogs, projects, reports and podcasts. This is a user-friendly, intuitive program that will enhance your classroom and save time with your course administration.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902231230;Mon.,%20Feb.%2023;12:30pm;2:00pm;Get%20organized%20and%20engage%20your%20students%20at%20the%20same%20time%20with%20DELICIOUS;TFC%20110;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
4. Encourage student involvement and participation in your course through mid-semester student feedback
Tuesday, February 24, 3pm to 4pm
Don’t wait until it's too late to obtain student feedback to plan improvements to your course. Come to share your ideas about what information is helpful for you and your students, and learn some techniques to design your own mid-term student survey to gather the information you need.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902241500;Tue.,%20Feb.%2024;3:00pm;4:30pm;%20Encourage%20student%20involvement%20and%20participation%20in%20your%20course%20through%20mid-semester%20student%20feedback;TFC%20101;Melville%20Library%20Directors%20Office%20-%20Large%20Conference%20Room%20W1503
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
5. Designing PowerPoint Presentations that Engage your Students
Tuesday, February 24, 3pm to 4pm
PowerPoint is a GREAT tool to present your class content. It enables your students to visually see what information you are referring to. You can provide pictures, videos, charts, and graphs along with cool text and animations to make your presentation come to life.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902241501;Tue.,%20Feb.%2024;3:00pm;4:00pm;Designing%20PowerPoint%20Presentations%20that%20Engage%20your%20Students;ITS%20100;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
6. LibX - Stony Brook University Edition
Effortlessly switch between exploring the Internet and exploring the library with this browser extension for both Firefox and IE. Learn how to: install the SBU Libraries edition of LibX, use LibX toolbar & right mouse click functionality, and customize LibX to suit your specific research needs & preferences. Tuesday, February 24 @ 1 PM. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
7. Business Databases
With websites like Yahoo Finance, CNN Money, etc., why do you need the library's databases? Come and find out how to: access information on public companies, locate current business news and market research and select the appropriate database for your research. Wednesday, February 25 @ 5:30 PM. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
8. Pranayam Meditation Workshop
The practice of Pranayam (rhythmic breathing) and Meditation are ancient techniques that are now universally popular to fight anger, depression and stress. Both have the capacity of freeing the mind from untruthfulness, ignorance and all other painful and unpleasant experiences of the body and mind. Hindu sages since time immemorial have also prescribed the chanting of certain mantras (verses) along with these yogic practices. Among them, the Gayatri Mantra (mother of knowledge) is considered the highest and most powerful mantras of all. The recitation of the Gayatri Mantra with devotion, along with Om and other mantras of the Vedas (ancient Hindu texts) bestows the boon of righteous wisdom and spiritual growth and development.
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30PM Room 301 in the Wang Center
For more information, Contact: sunitaster@gmail.com; or bhattacharya.mithun@gmail.com
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
9. Managing Your Research Using EndNote: Basic Skills
Creating the bibliography is often the most tedious part of writing a research paper. Using EndNote, a bibliographic management software program, this task just became much easier. In this workshop learn: how to create & organize an EndNote Library, how to download results from a literature search into EndNote, how to insert your references into a MS Word document, and how to format your bibliography. Wednesday, February 25 @ 2:30 PM at the Melville Library or Monday, March 2 @ 2:30 PM at the Health Science Library. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
10. Film Research Workshop
You think writing a paper about a movie is easy? Professors aren't the only people who understand The Matrix! We'll show you how interesting film research really is, so your parents will never make fun of you again. This workshop will help you: find where the peer-reviewed articles on film are - and aren't, search for films and scenes by image and keyword, find online film archives, and find film buffs, film blogs, film nuts and number crunching. Wednesday, March 4 @ 1 PM. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
11. Research Skills for Non-Traditional Students Workshop
Been out of school for a while and feeling lost? Working and going to school, and pressed for the time needed to do research? Learn how to: spend less time on research, access Stony Brook University resources from off-campus. explore the library’s collection of electronic books and reference material, and use Suffolk Web and WorldCat to find resources close to home. Thursday, March 5 @ 7 PM. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
12. Library Research Skills
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. Thursday, March 12 @ 1 PM. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
13. All Across the Galaxy: Searching Multiple Resources Simultaneously
The library's new combined search system, Galaxy, allows you to search up to 50 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. Wednesday, March 11 @ 7 PM. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
.
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
14. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Affording Senior Care: The VA Factor
Our Parents Served Our Country. Now We Can Serve Them. Find out how Military Veterans and their spouses can be assisted with their care costs with a special benefits program.
Join us as Senior Care Professional, Ellen Gray, outlines the features of the Veteran’s Administration Aid and Attendance Program that will help ease the financial burden of caring for our aging mothers and fathers. She will assist in referring to agencies who specialize in navigating federal departments to gain access to this entitlement.
Guest Speaker: Ellen Gray, Director of Community Relations, Sunrise Senior Living
February 24, 2009, HSC, Level 3, Classroom 155, 12:00-1:00pm
February 26, 2009, Wang Center, Room 301, 12:00-1:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
15. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
Take a break from the stress of modern 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
February 24, 2009 Stony Brook’s Red Dragon Labyrinth, 12:001:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
16. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Full Time Course
The Stony Brook School of Heath Technology & Management is offering a full-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic course. It is scheduled to be held from 9:00 am 2:30 pm Monday Friday starting July 1st, 2009 and continue through July 22nd, 2009. It will be open to individuals 18 years old or older at the time of testing. Successful students will attain New York State EMT certification and will be eligible to apply to the SBU Paramedic course. Tuition cost: $700 plus text books. Members of EMS agencies may be eligible for tuition reimbursement from New York State. To see the on-line posting and to complete an initial course application please follow the link:
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=ajdxzn7v7vzb_299gsfc7xfb&hl=en
Submitted by: Malcolm Devine/HSC
17. Faciliate Student Participation in Your Course by Using a SharePoint Site: Store and Share Ideas, Information, Communication and Documents
Monday, February 23, 10am to 11:30am
SharePoint is an online tool that will connect your students to your course information. It is web-based and is accessible from any networked 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.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902231000;Mon.,%20Feb.%2023;10:00am;11:30am;Faciliate%20Student%20Participation%20in%20Your%20Course%20by%20Using%20a%20SharePoint%20Site:%20Store%20and%20Share%20Ideas,%20Information,%20Communication%20and%20Documents.%20%20Part%202%20-%20%20Permissions;ITS%20205;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
18. Get organized and engage your students at the same time with DELICIOUS.
Monday, February 23, 12:30pm to 2pm
Organize and find Internet resources for your course and create active learning exercises for your classroom with delicious. Delicious stores your bookmarks online, which allows you to access the same bookmarks from any computer and add bookmarks from anywhere. You use tags to organize and remember your bookmarks, which is a much more flexible, organized system than folders. You can set up a bookmark sharing system with your colleagues and students. Delicious enables your students to collaborate on classroom resource linklogs, projects, reports and podcasts. This is a user-friendly, intuitive program that will enhance your classroom and save time with your course administration.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902231230;Mon.,%20Feb.%2023;12:30pm;2:00pm;Get%20organized%20and%20engage%20your%20students%20at%20the%20same%20time%20with%20DELICIOUS;TFC%20110;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
19. Encourage student involvement and participation in your course through mid-semester student feedback.
Tuesday, February 24, 3pm to 4pm
Don’t wait until it's too late to obtain student feedback to plan improvements to your course. Come to share your ideas about what information is helpful for you and your students, and learn some techniques to design your own mid-term student survey to gather the information you need.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902241500;Tue.,%20Feb.%2024;3:00pm;4:30pm;%20Encourage%20student%20involvement%20and%20participation%20in%20your%20course%20through%20mid-semester%20student%20feedback;TFC%20101;Melville%20Library%20Directors%20Office%20-%20Large%20Conference%20Room%20W1503
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
20. Designing PowerPoint Presentations that Engage your Students
Tuesday, February 24, 3pm to 4:30pm
PowerPoint is a GREAT tool to present your class content. It enables your students to visually see what information you are referring to. You can provide pictures, videos, charts, and graphs along with cool text and animations to make your presentation come to life.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902241501;Tue.,%20Feb.%2024;3:00pm;4:00pm;Designing%20PowerPoint%20Presentations%20that%20Engage%20your%20Students;ITS%20100;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
21. Managing your classroom: You're in control
Wednesday, February 25, 2:30pm to 4pm
This workshop is for faculty of all disciplines and would be particularly of interest to our new faculty members and our experienced faculty with questions as to how to manage this new generation of college students. While most of us are comfortable with the course content we are teaching, many of us do not feel we have been prepared to teach. We are experts in our discipline, but not with managing a college classroom. We’re not prepared to handle absenteeism, tardiness, cheating, and difficult students. How do we engage our students to participate in course activities and prepare them for the next level of learning? This workshop will help you set classroom expectations from the first day of class and establish a positive learning environment for your students.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902251430;Wed.,%20Feb.%2025;2:30pm;4:00pm;Managing%20your%20classroom:%20%20You're%20in%20control;TFC%20104;Melville%20Library%20Directors%20Office%20-%20Large%20Conference%20Room%20W1503
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
22. Simplify course assignment collection, verification and management: Using Blackboard's assignment and plagiarism detection tools
Thursday, February 26, 1pm to 2:30pm
Do you currently collect student assignments in person or through email? Do you need an easy method to set and manage deadlines? Worried about increasing reports of plagiarism on campuses nationwide? Save some trees, clear out your inbox, and check student work for authenticity by using Blackboard's assignment submission tools!
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902261300;Thu.,%20Feb.%2026;1:00pm;2:30pm;Simplify%20course%20assignment%20collection,%20verification%20and%20management:%20Using%20Blackboard's%20assignment%20and%20plagiarism%20detection%20tools%20;ITS%20200;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
23. Maintaining student attention during classes by varying classroom activies during a session: Incorporating change-ups in delivery.
Thursday, February 26, 4pm to 5:30pm
We all have an all-too-natural tendency to drift off during a lecture presentation. Though attention spans are individual, studies show that students begin to lose concentration 10-20 minutes into the presentation. Not only do these attention drift-offs cause students to miss important pieces of information, but they can be disruptive to your focus as the presenter. In this workshop you will design change-up delivery tactics to incorporate into your classroom session that will prevent your student audience from losing focus during presentations. Resources and a collaborative website will be provided for classroom session planning.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902261600;Thu.,%20Feb.%2026;4:00pm;5:30pm;Maintaining%20student%20attention%20during%20classes%20by%20varying%20classroom%20activies%20during%20a%20session:%20Incorporating%20change-ups%20in%20delivery;TFC%20107;Melville%20Library%20Directors%20Office%20-%20Large%20Conference%20Room%20W1503
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
24. Redesign courses: work with smaller groups during class, increase student access by reducing face-to-face class time or delivering content online.
Friday, February 27, 12pm to 1:30pm
This workshop provides concrete strategies for you to redesign your on-campus course for blended and online teaching and learning. The workshop provides an overview of the blended and online formats, content, and activities as well as general tips and pointers for fostering student centered learning. The interactive sessions will help you address the challenges and benefits related to developing a blended or online course and help you to find the next steps needed to get your blended or online course up and running.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0902271200;Fri.,%20Feb.%2027;12:00pm;1:30pm;Redesign%20courses%20so%20you%20can%20work%20with%20smaller%20groups%20during%20class%20time,%20increase%20student%20access%20to%20your%20course%20by%20reducing%20face-to-face%20class%20time%20or%20delivering%20content%20online:%20%20Online%20and%20blended%20course%20design;TFC%20105;Javits%20Lecture%20Hall%202nd%20Floor%20-%20Videoconferencing%20Room%20223
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
25. Showcase Your Teaching, Research and Professional Development: Design and Develop Your Professional Teaching ePortfolio
Monday, March 2, 12:30pm to 2pm
An electronic portfolio, or e-Portfolio, is a purposeful collection of artifacts and reflections saved on a website or DVD that showcases YOU. Faculty use E-Portfolios to document professional development over time, to identify patterns of growth and competencies in their chosen discipline, for self-assessment and reflection, and to share teaching methods and research information with their colleagues and students. Establish a solid professional network with your ePorfolio. It’s all about you!
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903021230;Mon.,%20Mar.%202;12:30pm;2:00pm;Showcase%20Your%20Teaching,%20Research%20and%20Professional%20Development:%20%20Design%20and%20Develop%20Your%20Professional%20Teaching%20ePortfolio;TFC%20204;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
26. Making sense of your course assessment data: Organize and analyze classroom data by using Microsoft Office Excel 2007
Tuesday, March 3, 1pm to 2:30pm
Assessment results can be really overwhelming. In this workshop, we will use hands-on activities to practice how to organize, analyze, and interpret your assessment data using Microsoft Office Excel 2007. If available, bring your data and your questions for discussion.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903031300;Tue.,%20Mar.%203;1:00pm;2:30pm;Making%20sense%20of%20your%20data:%20Organize%20and%20analyze%20classroom%20data%20by%20using%20Excel;TFC%20202;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
27. EASY Online Collaboration and Document Management: Introduction to SharePoint Sites for your Course, Department or Research Team
Tuesday, March 4, 12pm to 1:30pm
SharePoint is a great tool for sharing documents and Web hosting. File libraries can be created to store, share, and collaborate on documents. You can be alerted if someone modifies a document. A check-in/check-out system can be enabled to ensure that just one person is working on a document at any given time to prevent overwriting. Different versions of a document can be saved and restored. All documents and the entire site collection can be accessed anywhere from any computer. Additionally you have full control over who can see or do anything on your site.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903041200;Wed.,%20Mar.%204;12:00pm;1:30pm;EASY%20Online%20Collaboration%20and%20Document%20Management:%20%20Introduction%20to%20SharePoint%20Sites%20for%20your%20Course,%20Department%20or%20Research%20Team;ITS%20101;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
28. Counseling and Disciplinary process for Supervisors of State Employees
March 10, 2009 9:00am 12:00pm
This program will provide you, the 1st or 2nd line supervisors and managers, with information regarding the Counseling and Disciplinary processes under all Collective Bargaining Agreements on campus and for non-represented Management/Confidential (M/C) 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 or discipline. 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 disciplinary action.
-The roles of the Supervisor, the Department and Employee and Labor Relations in the process.
Target Audience: Supervisors and Managers of State employees.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0015
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
29. Benefits -State & Research
March 09, 2009 9:30am 11:30am
The Benefit presentation will give an overview of the benefits offered to State, Research Foundation and Graduate Student employees. It will also include eligibility requirements, what the departments need to know and how to utilize the Benefits program as a tool in recruiting new employees.
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Departmental Personnel Administrators and anyone who is responsible for HR Administration. HSC/WEST Campus employees only
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0004
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
30. PDAAR Workshop- Now Hands on training!
March 11, 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 proficie
Click on the link below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0002
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Hospital Workshops/Training
1. Spiritualty in the Workplace
February 24th: Spirituality has been defined as "A journey of self reflection, self critism and self awareness that culminates in a greater understanding of the relationship between self, a higher power and the larger community." Join Diane Monks, LCSW in a lecture regarding this fascinating topic. HSC Level 3 LH # 5
Submitted by: Maria Loret De Mola/UHMC
2. ACGME Faculty Development Workshop
"Scholarly Oversight Committees: What, Where, and How?" by Janet Fischel, PhD on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 5:00-6:30 pm in the Dean's Conference Room, HSC, Level 4, Room 180.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
-Have guidelines for substantive scholarship oversight
-Describe and delineate key features of scholarship oversight for residency and fellowship training
-Describe different models of scholarship oversight and the contexts in which each might be be implemented
These workshops are specifically designed to assist in meeting the ACGME requirements for faculty development in key areas pertaining to teaching skills of educators. There is one session per month year round.
RSVP to 8-2005 or email caroline.lazzaruolo@stonybrook.edu
www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/facultyaffairs
Submitted by: Caroline Lazzaruolo/UHMC
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Initiative for Historical Social Sciences presents Miguel Centeno
Please join us for the first presentation in our speakers series.
Miguel Centeno (Princeton University)
"Liberalism without State or Nation"
Wednesday February 25 at 12:50 (SBS N-320)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sociology/ihss/events.shtml
Submitted by: Daniel Levy/CAS
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Faye McNeill from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University. Professor McNeill's seminar entitled, "Organic Material in Aqueous Atmospheric Aerosols" will be presented on Wednesday, February 25, 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
3. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a Seminar. Professor John H. Martin, PhD, Departments of Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery at Columbia University, will be giving a talk on Motor Systems Repair After Spinal Cord Injury.
Faculty Host: Lorne Mendell, 632-8632
Coffee at 11:45 am
Submitted by: Diane Godden/CAS
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, February 26, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Jin Wang, Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Physics Department at Stony Brook University, entitled, "Potential Landscape and Flux Framework in Exploring Global Nature of Cellular Networks". It will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Robert Haltiwanger.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
5. Mechanical Engineering Seminar: Non-Contact Non-Invasive Stiffness Sensing Toward Medical Diagnosis. Monday, March 2, 2009
Please join us for a Seminar by Dr. Makoto Kaneko, Professor from Osaka University. Professor Kaneko's lecture entitled, "Non-Contact Non-Invasive Stiffness Sensing Toward Medical Diagnosis," will be presented on Monday, March 2nd, at 11:00am, Engineering Building, Room 301. For additional information, please contact the Mechanical Engineering department at 632-8310. Please visit link below to view the Abstract and Biography.
http://me.eng.sunysb.edu/seminars
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CEAS
6. First Annual Stony Brook Educational Assessment Conference
Teaching Learning + Technology is delighted to announce its first annual Stony Brook Educational Assessment Conference on Why Assessment Matters and Its Impact on Teaching in collaboration with the Learning Assessment & Enhancement Committee. The conference will be held on March 27, 2009 at Wang Center from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The conference features an interactive panel discussion, faculty showcases, and best practices across disciplines.
All faculty, administers, staff, and teaching assistants are welcome!
To register, please use the online registration at
https://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/tltevents.nsf/assessmentconferencespring09
.
Submitted by: Ying Xiong/DoIT
7. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Complexity, Stability, and Stinking French Cheese"
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 25, 2009, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Roger Arditi, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France. Host: Dr. Lev Ginzburg. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at 631-632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
8. Center for Italian Studies Lecture, Monday, February 23, 4:00 p.m.
Center for Italian Studies Lecture, February 23, 4:00 p.m.
Professor Marco Arnaudo, Indiana University. Topic:"Goldoni's La Locandiera from Text to Stage, Illustration and Film". Location: Center for Italian Studies Meeting Hall, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340. All are invited. Free and open to the public. Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
9. Join us on Monday, March 2 at 4:30 for Sense from Chaos
Chaos is defined as a state of complete disorder and confusion.
So how can it be good for the human mind?
Find out when Stony Brook University presents Sense from Chaos: Controlling the Dynamic
Networks of the Brain with Dr. Larry Abbott of Columbia University on Monday, March 2,
2009 at 4: 30 pm at the Staller Center.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/mind/
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
10. Hobbits in the Haystack: Homo floresiensis and Human Evolution
The Turkana Basin Institute is finalizing the Seventh Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium to be held on April 21, 2009 at Stony Brook's Staller Center. This public symposium focuses on a prehistoric hominin that has recently gained international celebrity status, Homo floresiensis. Since the announcement of this taxon in 2004, Homo floresiensis has emerged as one of the most fascinating and perplexing twists to the story of human evolution in recent history. Dated to 18,000 years ago, these hobbits possessed a shocking number of primitive morphologies more reminiscent of Homo erectus, or even Australopithecus, than modern humans.
The symposium will offer a unique opportunity for the researchers currently describing and analyzing the Homo floresiensis remains to update the general public on their thoughts on the profound implications of this material for understanding the nature and tempo of human evolution. This event is not to be missed.
http://www.turkanabasin.org
Submitted by: Justin Ledogar/GST
11. Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Please join host Dr. Ando van der Velden next Monday, March 2, 2009 as we welcome Dr. Magdalene (Maggie) So of the University of Arizona, who will be giving a Seminar entitled "Neisseria Type IV Pili: Mechanotransduction and Pilus Function" at 12:00 noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
http://immunobiology.arizona.edu/html/faculty/so.html
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
12. Laufer Center Seminar: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Steffen Mueller, PhD
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Stony Brook University
"Synthetic DNA technologies - perils and promise for the future of bioscience"
Tuesday, 2/24/09
4:00 PM
Location: Chemistry Building, Room 412
http://laufercenter.stonybrook.edu/
Submitted by: Pamela Harris/UHMC
13. AAS Colloquium "Hip-Hop Arts as Fact: Cambodian American Rap and Genocidal Remembrance," Thursday, Feb. 26
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies Colloquium Series presents a talk in Collaboration with the Wang Center’s Asian/American Programs:
Hip-Hop ‘Arts as Fact’: Cambodian American Rap and Genocidal Remembrance
Cathy Schlund-Vials, Department of English, University of Connecticut
Thursday, February 26, 4:00-5:15 PM, Wang Center Lecture Hall 1
For more information, contact Darlene Prowse, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (632-7690; darlene.prowse@stonybrook.edu)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Andrew Nicholson/CAS
14. Colloquium, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Colloquium, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Tuesday 24 February 2009, 4:15 PM
Professor Abigail Stewart, University of Michigan
Advancing Faculty Diversity in Science and Engineering
Beginning in 2001, the University of Michigan undertook a campus-wide effort to increase the diversity of the faculty in science and engineering. Recognizing that organizational change was a necessary precondition for the success of these efforts, they have focused on recruitment, climate, and institutional policies. I will describe both areas in which we have been relatively successful and areas in which progress has been slow, and will conclude with suggestions about efforts that might be fruitful at other institutions.
The talk will be held in Harriman 137 and all are invited to attend. The talk begins at 4:15 PM, tea and coffee are served at 3:45 PM.
http://astro.sunysb.edu/mzingale/colloquia/
Submitted by: Meigan Aronson/CAS
15. Christine Gledhill, University of Sunderland, UK presents a talk in the Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series
"Mary Pickford and the Emergence of Film Stardom" presented by Dr. Christine Gledhill, University of Sunderland, UK in the Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series on Monday, March 9th 4:30PM in room 1006 of Humanities. Reception to follow. Series coordinators are E. Ann Kaplan Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies Director, The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Past President, The Society for Cinema and Media Studies and Dr. John Lutterbie, Associate Professor, Theatre Arts and Associate Director, Humanities Institute
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
16. Dr. Norman Bryson of UC San Diego presents a talk in the Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series co-sponsored by GSO
Dr. Norman Bryson, UC San Diego presents talk in the Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 4th at 4:30pm in room 1006 of Humanities. The talk "Limited Freedoms: Art in Shanghai since 1991" is co-sponsored by Sponsored by: GSO, Art Department Comparative Literature & Cultural Studies Department, Asian and Asian American Studies Department and The Philosophy Department. Seminar coordinators are: E. Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director, Humanities Institute and Christine Scott, Graduate Student, Art Department
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
17. Dr. Ayesha Ramachandran to present a talk in the Humanities Institute's Faculty Lecture Series
Wednesday, March 11th Humanities Institute's Faculty Lecture Series will host Dr. Ayesha Ramachandran, Department of English. Dr. Ramachandran's talk "A War of Worlds: Maps and Metaphysics in the Early Modern Imagination" will be 4:00PM Humanities 1008. Seminar coordinators are: Dr. E.Ann Kapan, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director, the Humanities Institute and Dr. John Lutterbie, Associate Professor, Theatre Arts and Associate Director, Humanities Institute
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
18. Dr. Marita Sturken of NYU will present a talk in the Humanities Institute's Voices in Cultural Studies series
Thursday, March 12th The Humanities Institute's Voices in Cultural Studies Series presents Marita Sturken of New York University. Dr. Sturken's talk is entitled "Memory Tourism" and will be at 5:00PM on March 12th in room 1006 of Humanities. Seminar coordinators are: Dr. E. Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director, Humanities Institute and Raiford Guins, Comparative Studies and Zabet Patterson, Department of Art
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics
Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at 12 noon
"How Do Metabolic Signals Regulate the Reproductive Axis? Searching for Central Integrators of Metabolism and Reproduction"
Maricedes Acosta, Ph.D., Department of Neurobiology and Physiology, Northwestern University
Location: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Faculty Search Committee
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
2. Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
Name of Program: Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
Day, Date, Time: 2/24/09, 9am, 14 Technology Drive, Suite 1, Education Center.
Target Audience: People experiencing hip and or knee pain
Brief description: Attendees will learn about the normal anatomy of the hip and knee, the various causes of hip and knee pain, signs and symptoms of a hip or knee problem, how to get a good diagnosis from your doctor, and the latest treatments for arthritis including diet, nutrition, exercise, medication and surgery including knee arthroscopy, hip replacement and knee replacement.
-Free Seminar
-Call Health Connect at 444-4000 to sign up
Submitted by: Maria Juvan/UHMC
3. General Clinical Research Center
"Evaluating VA Cardiac Surgery Program Effectiveness"
A. Laurie W. Shroyer, Ph.D., M.S.H.A.
Professor of Preventive Medicine, Division of Evaluative Sciences, Graduate Program in Public Health
Friday, February 27, 2009
HSC T16 - Room 025
Refreshments begin at 3:45pm
Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. The Long Island Regional Perinatal Forum Presents Oral Health During Pregnancy Sunday March 1 2009
The Long Island Regional Perinatal Forum presents: Oral Health in Pregnancy, Sunday, March 1, 2009
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, Dental Care Center, Sullivan Hall, Stony Brook, NY
8:30 AM 11:45 AM
Target Audience:
Dentists, Hygienists, Certified Dental Assistants,
Obstetricians, Pediatricians, Medical Residents, Physicians Assistants, Medical Assistants, Nurses, Midwives,
Health Educators.
Submitted by: Keisha Butler/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. 3,000 Dollar Raffle 10 Dollar Tickets Seawolves Swimming and Diving
The Seawolves Swimming and Diving Parents are organizing a raffle to raise money for the team.
Prizes range from $50 to $150, one prize per day during the month of April 2009. Winners to be determined by the New York State Lottery's Numbers (midday drawing).
Tickets are $10 each.
For more information call 632-4318.
Submitted by: Jeffrey Chu/CAS
2. SBU Cat Network Has Cats and Kittens For Adoption
The greatest way you can support our efforts to provide a lifeline to the homeless cats on campus is to give one a permanent, loving home. If you'd like to find out about the cats we have available, or if you'd like to help or contribute money, contact Nancy Franklin (nfranklin@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat/index.php
Submitted by: Nancy Franklin/CAS
3. Magical Musical Mega Shabbat Weekend featuring Six13 a-capella group and pianist Leon Livshin
Stony Brook University Friends of Hillel, chaired by Gloria B. Snyder, '72, hosts its annual Fundraiser. This year's event spans the entire weekend of March 13th and is kicked off on Friday at 6:00 PM with candlelighting followed by a choice of three services (one discussion group) and 4 course meal. A phenomenal a-capella group will enetertain you during a chocolate fountain dessert. The event will end on Sunday afternoon with a piano recital featuring Leon Livshin accompanied by cellist Marina Hoover. For specific details, locations, times and costs, please see the link below or email jill.zucker@stonybrook.edu. Paid reservations required by March 2nd. All dietary laws strictly observed. Proceeds go directly to the students of SB Hillel.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hillel
Submitted by: Jill Zucker/Admin
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Staller Center Art Gallery to Feature Graduate Student Work
Work by six graduate students of fine arts will be exhibited in the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center from Saturday, February 7 through Saturday, February 28. The "MFA Thesis Exhibition 2009" includes paintings, drawings, photographs, and mixed media and electronic media installations. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm and Saturday, 7-9pm. A reception honoring the artists will be held on Saturday, February 14, 7-9pm. Admission to the exhibition and the reception is free. For more information, please call 632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
2. Taikoproject
Master Class (February 26)
Performance (February 27)
Heard nationally on advertisements for Nike and Mitsubishi, the TAIKOPROJECT is a contemporary taiko drumming group advancing the American art of taiko through lively and unconventional performances. TAIKOPROJECT preserves taiko as a dynamic element of Japanese American culture and heritage as they expand their artistic boundaries by incorporating multimedia, hip hop choreography, and storytelling. Co-sponsored with The Japan Center at Stony Brook.
Tickets: $25 for VIP; $15 for general admission; $10 for students/seniors;
$25 for the Master Class. VIP ticket holders can observe for free. All others can observe for $10.
Please call (631) 632-4400 or e-mail wangcenter@stonybrook.edu to reserve your tickets.
Thursday, February 26, 7:00 pm, Wang Theater
Friday, February 27, 8:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
3. Seawolves Lacrosse: Men's Lacrosse vs. Harvard-Saturday, February 28th at 3PM!
Stony Brook Seawolves fans don't forget to reserve your seat for Saturday, February 28th at 3PM as Men's Lacrosse takes on Harvard!
$5 for all Faculty/Staff and free for all Students with a Stony Brook ID card.
For more information on how to purchase tickets call 631-632-WOLF or visit the Athletics website at www.GoSeawolves.org. Wear Red and show your pride!
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/tickets/ston-ticketing.html
Submitted by: Andrea Lebedinski/Pres
4. Pottery Sale, March 11
Pottery Sale, Student Union Lobby, March 11 (additional sale dates 4/1, 4/22, 5/6). The Craft Center will hold a pottery sale on Wednesday, 3/11 from 9am3pm in the Student Union Lobby. Our ceramic ware is hand made in the Union Craft Center ceramic studio. Come on over and support this creative community. Many fine pieces available to purchase including bowls, mugs, vases, teapots, sculpture, plates and more. Gift certificates available. The Crafts Center offers classes that are non-credit, low cost and open to the public. For registration/brochure either come to the Craft Center located in the Student Union lower level room 049 or contact us: Phone 632-6822; Email craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu; Website www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Film: Baran
Part of the Women in Iran Series
Cosponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Thursday, March 5, 1:00 pm, Wang Theater
Baran
This film tells the story of unrequited love in Teheran. A young Iranian man named Lateef, who is only concerned with making money, happens upon Rahmat, an Afghani illegal immigrant. Through their daily interaction where Lateef constantly plays tricks on Rahmat, he discovers that Rahmat is in actuality a girl disguised as a boy. After this discovery, Lateef begins to fall in love with the refugee leading to a heartwrenching ending that is sure to send the message of the present day difficulties within Teheran straight into your heart.
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
6. A VDay Benefit Production of The Vagina Monologues!
Get your tickets now for this years production of The Vagina Monologues!
Thursday, February 25, 2009 & Friday, February 26, 2009
Support the global movement to end violence against women by participating in this celebration of women's sexuality and power.
Tickets are on sale at the USG Ticket Office in the SAC.
Students - $8; Fac/Staff - $10; All other - $12
Call 632-9666 for more information
Submitted by: Christine Tanaka/OSA
7. Film: Imelda-Power, Myth, Illusion (2004, 100 Minutes)
Imelda-Power, Myth, Illusion (2004, 100 Minutes)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 7PM
Free admission
Denounced by the Madam herself who attempted to stop the film from
being shown in the Philippines, this documentary is the first to focus on the life and memories of former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos, the widow of deposed
Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos, showing her whimsical and privileged personality in her own words.
Introduced by and discussion to follow with Dr. Nerissa Balce,
Department of Asian and Asian American Studies.
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
8. Film: La Visa Loca (2005, 105 minutes)
La Visa Loca (2005, 105 minutes)
Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 7PM
Free admission
Like millions of Filipinos, Jess Huson wants to go to the United
States but is consistently denied by the U.S. Consulate so he works as a driver for Nigel Adams, an internationally famous television host of Planet Strange. Jess takes Nigel on a tour of the strange universe that is Pinoy culture including strip clubs that refuse to serve meat on Lent, bulletproof shamans, and enterprising penitents who charge money to be crucified. In the end, Jess wrestles with a choice, to stay in the Philippines with his family and work for Adams or to risk and leave everything by heading to the United States.
Introduced by and discussion to follow with Dr. Nerissa Balce, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies.
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
9. Women's History Month, St. Patrick's Day, and the blues all recognized musically at The University Cafe in March
Three great concerts in March, all at 2 PM Sunday afternoons at The University Cafe
March 8th: The Refugees -a powerhouse trio of Wendy Waldman,Cindy Bullens, Deb Holland- three women singers/songwriters/multi-instrumentalists who have each had prominent careers in the music business.
March 15th: Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen, singers and multi-instrumentalists with guitars, fiddles,concertina, Irish flute and more as we gear up for St. Patrick's Day
March 29th: Brooks Williams and Beaucoup Blue, a co-bill featuring outstanding guitar work, singing, and the blues (re-scheduled from
January 11th)
Admission to each show: $20.00 advance sale/$25.00 door
Details/ticket purchase at www.universitycafe.org click on "Sunday Street Acoustic Series"
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers,accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory nformation. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Required text: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN# 0735623031) Cost of book not included
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees, Spouses and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section G: Mondays; 1:30-4:30pm; March 30; April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
NCE 318 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint. A must for sales professionals, trainers, teachers and business presenters, this course demonstrates how to create
and combine text and graphics for professional-looking business presentations. Learn to create your own slide presentation in a minimum amount of time.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Required Text: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN # 0735623015) Cost of text not included
Section D: Mondays, 6pm-9pm; March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Visit our website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
for complete certificate information, course descriptions and registration or email amy.margolies@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
3. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
This course is the standard CCNA preparation course for new CISCO test #640-802. The overall objective of the course is to cover all the topics required by the CCNA test.
The principles of Architecture Layering (OSI's reference Model), Multiplexing and Encapsulation and IP addressing (subnetting) are discussed in detail. TCP/IP, IPX, PPP, ISDN and frame Relay Protocols are covered.
Network Equiptment such as repeaters, bridges, routers, hubs and switches are studied in detail. Interconnecting and configuring networking equipment such as Cisco's 2500 and 2600 series routers, 1900 and 2900 catalysts switches are studied.
We will cover how to design networks using VLANS on the above mentioned equipment; students will perform labs on Real Cisco Networking equipment.
10 Sessions: Tuition: $1766 (required text included)
Section A: Wednesdays, 6-9:30pm; March 11, 18, 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13 & 20, 2009
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. Arts and Leisure Classes at the Craft Center
Registration has begun! The Crafts Center offers non-credit, low cost classes and is open to the public. Our Spring 2009 class offering includes: Ceramic Membership, Pottery on the Wheel, Drawing for Beginners, Drawing Figures and Faces, Art of Painting, Knitting Crash Course, Knitting Beyond Basics, Egg-squisite Designs, Random Pattern Drop Necklace, Beaded Silk Necklace, Digital Camera Basics, Improv Comedy Workshop, Bartending and more Pre-registration and payment is necessary. For registration/brochure call The Crafts Center, 632-6822, located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Knitting Classes at the Craft Center
Knitting Crash Course: You CAN learn the basics of knitting in just one shot! In class students will knit small samples to start and begin a scarf. After this class you will be able to knit many projects on your own. SEC A-Begins Tues, 2/17; SEC B-Begins Mon, 2/23; 7pm-9:30pm.
Knitting Beyond Basics: Already know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off? Ready for more? This class covers increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round and how to change yarns all while working on a project of your choice. *Additional Supply Fee of $15 (needles & yarn) due at registration or ask for supply list. Two Tues, 3/24, 31; 7pm-9:30pm. Pre-registration is required. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822. The Craft Center is located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
6. Wine and Spirit Education Trust
The WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wine
Date: Sunday, March 1
Location: Stony Brook Manhattan, 387 Park Avenue South at 28th Street or 101 East 27th Street (there are 2 entrances), Third Floor
Cost: $299 (Includes instruction, wine & all study materials), $70 (Exam & WSET Certificate)Optional
This one-day intensive course aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or wine sales.
Register at www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
7. The Chautauqua 2009 Short Course Program for College and University Faculty
After many years of support by the National Science Foundation, Professional Education Program-Outreach will continue its commitment to the program. This nation-wide faculty development program in natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, and mathematics will operate independently on a fee basis this year and will offer twelve courses. Two courses will be held at Stony Brook’s Southampton campus on Long Island, eight at Stony Brook’s mid-town Manhattan site, one in Washington D.C., and one in Beijing, China. Doctoral students planning to teach in colleges and universities are eligible to participate. Please log on to
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/ceie/chautauqua/
for course description, schedule and registration. For questions, contact Patricia Dixon at: PADixon@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or at (631) 632-7696.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/ceie/chautauqua/
Submitted by: Patricia Dixon/Prov
8. Digital Camera Basics
Digital camera basics
Today’s digital cameras are packed full of features. Explore those features and various photographic techniques that will help you become a better photographer. Demonstrations, examples and hands on practice. All levels welcome! Bring your camera and owner’s manual to class.SEC A-Two Mon, 2/23, 3/2; 6pm8pm. SEC B-Two Tues, 3/3,10; 7pm-9pm. $35/SB students, $50/SB faculty/staff, $55/Community Members; Photo Lab 062. Pre-registration is necessary. The Crafts Center classes are non-credit, low cost and open to the public. Gift certificates available.For registration/brochure either come to the Craft Center located in the Student Union lower level room 049 or contact us: Phone 632-6822; Email craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu; Website www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
10. Research
1. Are you currently depressed or were you depressed in the past
You may be eligible for a research study! We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 18 65 to participate in a research study on depression and brain functioning. This study involves 1 lab visit (about 3 hours) for a clinical interview and an electroencephalogram (EEG) recording to look at your brain activity while performing a number of tasks and 1 phone interview 6 months later that lasts about 1 hour. You will be paid up to $110 for completing the study. If interested, contact Doreen at: (631) 632-7843 or at Caplab.Depression@gmail.com. Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls
Children 6 to 12 Years Old Stony Brook University’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is conducting a study supported by the National Institute of Health of treatment steps for children, ages 6 12, who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral control problems such as aggressiveness, explosiveness and low frustration tolerance. Eligible children receive free evaluation and study treatment, including medication and help with behavioral support strategies.
For further information, please call Ashley Conway at (631) 632-8317.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Seeking Volunteers With Cystic Fibrosis
Seeking volunteers with cystic fibrosis 18 years of age or older to participate in a 28 week research study to examine the efficacy of IGF-1 treatment to maintain or improve body weight and composition.
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
For More Information, Please Call 631 444-6900
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Do You Have Heart Failure
Adults diagnosed with heart failure are invited to participate in a symptom monitoring study. The study is testing an educational method to help patients monitor their heart failure symptoms. If qualified to participate, questionnaires about your medical history, symptoms, self-care, and quality of life will be completed. Participants are followed for one year by telephone (15-20 minute interviews 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after enrollment). All participants will be given a weight scale to keep and a booklet on heart failure self-care. You will be paid $20 at both 6 and 12 months if you complete the telephone interviews. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call:
Dr. Corrine Jurgens - 631-444-3236 or Karen Kelleher - 631-444-1299
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Chinese American Women Sought for Survey Study
Participate in a Survey Study and Earn money
If you are a Chinese or Chinese American woman 40 years and older, and have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months, you may be eligible for a survey study on ways to convey information about mammography screening. Please call (631) 632-7875, or email moyer.lab@gmail.com to find out more about the study.
http://www.psychology.stonybrook.edu/amoyer-/Detailed%20Flyer.htm
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
6. Bipolar Maintenance Study
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. Job and Internship Fairs
Employers will be on campus to discuss the organizations they represent and available job and internship opportunities. Students may meet representatives, have brief interviews, and leave resumes with a significant number and variety of employers.
The Business, Communications, Counseling, Gov't, HealthCare, Non-Profit Fair will take place in SAC Ballrooms A and B on 3/4/09 from 12PM-3PM.
The IT, Engineering, Science Fair will take place in SAC Ballrooms A and B on 3/11/09 from 12PM-3PM.
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
2. Humanities Institute's Undergraduate Awards
Undergraduate Students majoring in any of the humanities, arts or lettered social sciences are encouraged to apply for the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Undergraduate Awards. There are two kinds of awards. Individual awards come with a $250 stipend, while Group awards carry a prize of $1,000. Past awards have gone to:
Group Award: Belief: Jehovah Witnesses in the 21 st Century Group Award: Farmingville Revisited: Immigration on Long Island Individual Award: Disability Studies
Individual Award: How to Leave an Abusive Relationship
Individual Award: "The Digital Spectacle: How Visual Effects Have Changed American Cinema"
Application forms are available on the HISB website: www.sunysb.edu/humanities . They are due February 26, 2009.
All complete applications will be evaluated by a board of faculty associated with Humanities Institute.
Questions? Contact Ann Berrios at (631) 632-9983 or at Ann. Berrios@sunysb.edu
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
3. UUP Individual Development Award
Once again United University Professions and the State of New York are offering Individual Development Awards to assist eligible UUP employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Funding may be provided for enhancing teaching, research capabilities and improving professional knowledge and skills. The maximum possible award is $1000. Funding for the program covers eligible projects between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Complete Guidelines, Application and Budget Summary can be found at
http://www.uup.lmc.state.ny.us/development/individual.html
or at the UUP Chapter Office. All applications must be submitted to the UUP Chapter Office no later than 3:00 pm March 2, 2009. For more information please contact Corinne at UUP (63)2-6570
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
4. Al-Anon Comes to the LI Veteran's Home
Beginning March 2, 2009, a new Al-Anon Family Group will be meeting on Mondays, 11:30am - 1pm in the Eastern Pavilion Board Room at the Veteran's Home. Dubbed the Monday 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
5. Baby Sale at the Seawolves MarketPlace, February 16-27
All baby apparel under $35! A large selection of Stony Brook and Seawolves onesies, hoodies and baseball caps. Print this announcement and bring it to the store to save an extra 10% off your purchase! The Seawolves MarketPlace is located in the Student Activities Center.
http://www.shopsbu.com
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
6. Seawolves Sports Camps
Stony Brook Athletics provides quality overnight or full day sport programs directed by NCAA Division I SB Head Coaches. Each camper is given the opportunity to receive instruction from the top college players in the game today. The Seawolves sports camps are tailored to campers of all skill levels and abilities so that children have the opportunity to progress at their own rate. We offer Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Millon Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball, Football, Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Strength and Conditioning, Tennis, and Volleyball Camp. Please call for our brochures or visit our website. Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM for the following dates: Feb. 28th, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
7. The Summer Day Camp at Stony Brook
Think of the warm days of summer, ice cream and children giggling! Our Summer Day Camp combines a special mixture of recreational and educational activities for children between the ages of 5-12. Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child! Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. A 10% discount on tuition is given to all Stony Brook staff members. Register before March 21st to receive an additional 5% savings.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: Feb. 28th, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
8. The Camp Academies at Stony Brook
We now offer Camp Academies for children entering Kindergarten though grade 11 in the Fall 2009. Our special Camp Academies are designed to satisfy our campers with an interest in Acting, Art, Chess, Chess/Medical, Computers, Creative Writing, Forensics, GBA - Video Game Design, 3D Modeling, Robotics, Reading, Medical, and Sciences. These programs will run for one or two week intervals during the summer. The camper will receive instructional activities relating to his or her chosen topic. A hot lunch and snack will also be provided. Call for our brochure or visit our website.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: Feb. 28th, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
9. The Humanities Institute's POV film series and discussion presents Wonderland at Theatre Three
"Wonderland" will be screened at Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY on Tuesday, March 10th at 7PM. This series is co-sponsored by Suffolk County Department of Cultural Affairs, New York Council for the Humanities and Greater Port Jefferson and Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. Discussion lead by Robert Beuka of Department of English, CUNY, follows. Series curators are Kelly DeVine and John Lutterbie. Free and open to the public
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS