Campus Announcements for the week of 04/13/2009
Table of Contents
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Learn lots of helpful tips about using Lotus Notes email. It will save you time in the long run.
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning: An Introduction to Kripalu Yoga and Guided Relaxation
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Introduction to Feng Shui
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
5. Gain a new outlook on the abilities of a person with disabilities!
6. Search And Selection-Effective Interviewing Techniques
7. And Justice for All Divesity 101
8. Say goodbye to your business writing anxiety once and for all with this brush up workshop on business writing!
9. Strengthen your people skills in the workplace by effective communication!
10. Small Business Development Center Workshop
11. Maintaining a sense of community in online learning environments
12. Getting Your Lessons to Your Students Before They Come to Class: Using and distributing video and audio recordings
13. Promote Student Thinking and Enhance Learning Beyond Rote Memory with Concept Maps
14. EASY Online Collaboration and Document Management: Introduction to SharePoint Sites for your Course, Department or Research Team
15. Eliminate bubble sheets and automate testing and survey administration: Online and paperless testing and surveys in Blackboard
16. Making sense of your data: Organize and analyze classroom data by using Excel.
17. Invite the Expert to Your Class via Interactive Web Conferencing
18. Getting more from your Web Conferencing system: Recording, Student Response, File Management
19. Using Clickers in the Classroom
20. Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher
21. Stimulate Student Learning with the Use of Games in the Classroom
22. Showcase Your Teaching, Research and Professional Development: Design and Develop Your Professional Teaching ePortfolio
23. Reduce student anxiety and frustration by clearly communicating your expectations of them in your course: Writing Measurable Learning Objectives
24. Office hours from the comfort of your home
25. Post student grades online while complying with privacy requirements: The Blackboard Gradebook
26. Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher
04. Hospital Workshops/Training
1. Employee Health & Wellness presents: How to Read Food Labels
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. MFA faculty member, Kaylie Jones, reads from her forthcoming work, at SB Southampton on April 15
2. CIDER Seminar Series-Marine Conservation Events
3. The Baked Apple: Metropolitan New York in the Green House
4. New Strategies for Routinizing HIV testing, Identifying and Treating Acute HIV Infection and Implementing Post Exposure Prophylaxis
5. Chemistry Seminar
6. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, April 16, 2009
7. Center for Italian Studies Lecture, April 23, M.Ganeri,Calabria Univ.
8. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
9. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture
10. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Ambassador Harald Braun on Tuesday, April 14
11. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Earthstock 2009 keynote speaker, Dr. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, live from Australia via teleconferenced seminar
12. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Department Seminars
13. The 7th Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium. Register Now!
14. The Humanities Institute presents Dr. Alexander Galloway of NYU Thursday, April 16, 5PM 1008 Humanities
15. Earthstock 2009: Environmental Exhibition of Student Research
16. Come On Over To The Dark Side: The Obituary as Social History
17. Teaching, Learning, Technology Innovations in Education Summer 2009 Colloquium Call for Proposals
18. Mechanical Engineering Seminar: High Speed Camera and Glaucoma, Friday, April 24, 2009
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Women in Medicine Program: 3rd Annual Research Day - April 15, 2009
2. Department of Anesthesiology
3. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
4. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
5. Laufer Center For Computational Biology And Genome Sciences: Seminar; April 14, 2009
6. National Donate Life Month
07. Charitable
1. 1st Annual Martin Schoonen Trailblazing 5K Walk Run Sunday April 19
2. Free Dental Evaluation
3. A Special Invitation for Faculty & Staff: 2009 Stars of Stony Brook Gala
4. SCPD 6th Pct. "Cops Who Care" Comedy Evening for Sunrise Fund
5. The Cody Comedy Festival - Wednesday, May 13, 2009
6. Newfield High School Honor Society Event to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
7. WUSB 90.1FM Stony Brook University's Radiostation to broadcast spring fundraiser Radiothon from March 25th to April 26th 2009
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. The Department of Theatre Arts presents Romeo And Juliet
2. Film: The Circle
3. Stony Brook Opera presents Mozart's Cosi fan tutte on April 17 and 19
4. Last Chance! The 16th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win 15,000
5. Undergraduate art exhibition at SAC Gallery, April 16-23, sponsored by URECA. Opening Reception: April 16, 5-7.
6. Annual Publishers Fair in the Wang Center on April 22
7. The Humanities Institute presents Half Nelson as part of its POV Cinema series Tuesday, April 14th 7PM Theatre Three PJ
8. Asian America after Obama: Where Do We Go From Here?
9. Film: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros)
10. "Swallow This!" Student Skits in the University Bookstore on April 15
11. Susan Werner, singer, songwriter, Stony Brook favorite, joined by cellist Julia Biber at University Cafe Sunday April 19th 2 PM
12. Stony Brook Queer Film Festival, April 22, 4-7PM, Wang Center
13. Earthstock 2009: Opening Day & Festival
14. Earthstock 2009: A Celebration of Earth Day
15. Earthstock 2009: Lacrosse the Environment
16. Earthstock 2009: Stony Brook Green Drinks
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
2. Adobe Fireworks CS3
10. Research
1. Are You Obese? Do You Want To Learn More About How Your Metabolism May Put You At Risk For Diabetes?
2. Treatment Study for Behavioral Control Problems for Boys and Girls
3. Do You Have Heart Failure?
4. Efficacy and Safety of VICRIVIROC in HIV-Infected Treatment Naive Subjects
5. Looking for participants for a research study on depression and brain functioning.
11. Miscellaneous
1. University PreSchool Registration Now Open!
2. Campus Child Care Available
3. The Summer Camp at Stony Brook University
4. Student Life Awards Nominations Due April 20th 2009
5. Commencement Volunteers Needed
6. Board of Finances is looking for a few good bands
7. Play it Safe!
8. What is Toxic Drinking?
9. Your Ombuds Office is Here to Help!
10. The Summer Camp at Stony Brook University
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Learn lots of helpful tips about using Lotus Notes email. It will save you time in the long run.
Take advantage of this hands on training - it's the best way to learn! Join us this Wednesday Apr 15 from 1:30-4. click here to register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail".
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/get_help/lotus_notes_classroom_training
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning: An Introduction to Kripalu Yoga and Guided Relaxation
This workshop will include a brief introduction to the benefits of yoga and meditation, including breathing techniques for stress reduction, simple stretches to release tension and dis-ease from the body and a guided relaxation at the end to allow for a more balanced body and mind. Come with an intention to have health and happiness be a priority in your life. Taking the time to take care of you.
Guest Speaker, Jacqueline Morrison, Owner & Head Instructor of The Yoga Center
April 21, 2009, 12:00-1:00pm, HSC, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5
April 23, 2009, 12:00-1:00pm, Wang Center, Room 301
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
To join our EAP Lunchtime Learning Listserv please sign up at:
http://lists.sunysb.edu/index.cgi?A0=EAPTALK
Select "Join or Leave EAPTALK". Insert your name and email address and then select update options
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Introduction to Feng Shui
The Ancient Chinese Art of Positioning Objects. This tradition is based that by arranging our homes or offices correctly we affect the quality of our health, work, and relationships. Ms. Blydenburgh studied under Professor Lin Yun Feng Shui Master of Black Sect Feng Shui Tradition. Suggestions and cures will be explained to balance the flow of Chi (energy).
Guest Speaker, Donna Blydenburgh, RN, BS, ARCB, Optimal Wellness
April 22, 2009, 12:00-1:00pm, HSC, Level 3, Classroom 155
April 30, 2009, 12:00-1:00pm, Student Activities Center (SAC), Room 305
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
To join our EAP Lunchtime Learning Listserv please sign up at:
http://lists.sunysb.edu/index.cgi?A0=EAPTALK
Select "Join or Leave EAPTALK". Insert your name and email address and then select update options
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
4. 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
April 14, 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
To join our EAP Lunchtime Learning Listserv please sign up at:
http://lists.sunysb.edu/index.cgi?A0=EAPTALK
Select "Join or Leave EAPTALK". Insert your name and email address and then select update options
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
5. Gain a new outlook on the abilities of a person with disabilities!
April 17 3:00pm 5:00pm
The general population of individuals with disabilities is growing. People in this minority group are not necessarily born into it, becoming a member can happen to anyone at any time. Technology is providing opportunities for people who were previously considered unable to be educated or employed. In this litigious society, Administrators and Employers must have the sensitivity and knowledge to protect themselves while serving the needs of this group effectively. Employees who are or become disabled must not only know their rights, but also their responsibilities. Program Goals: Individuals can expect to gain a new outlook on the abilities of persons/job candidates/employees with disabilities and a simple, logical working knowledge of the ADA.
Target Audience: Supervisors and Managers that manage the performance of others
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0014
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
6. Search And Selection-Effective Interviewing Techniques
April 22 9:30am 11:30am
Description:
This two-part program is designed to provide information to State and RF managers, search committees and those responsible for interviewing candidates.
The first section will cover:
Identifying the components of a Resume Screening Document
Writing an effective Resume Screening Document
Writing effective Interview Questions
The second section will cover:
Preparing for an interview
Setting the tone of a successful interview
Avoiding discriminatory and illegal questions
Effectively gathering job related information from an applicant
Closing the interview
Documenting the interview
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, managers, search committee members, search committee chairs, or anyone responsible for selecting and interviewing potential candidates.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0010
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
7. And Justice for All Divesity 101
May 4, 2009 9:00am 3:00pm
This full day program will provide participants with necessary information, resources, and guidance about Federal and State regulations; University policies around issues of discrimination; equal employment opportunity complaint resolution and diversity. It will clarify and communicate the roles, rights and responsibilities of supervisors, managers, employees and the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action in these matters. The program will review appropriate methods for making referrals, the scope of confidentiality and the policy against retaliation. Through the use of case studies and other interactive exercises, this program will allow participants to explore and discuss dimensions of diversity and inclusion, approaches to managing diversity, the impact of stereotyping and bias in the workplace. Each participant will develop a personal action plan.
Target Audience: All employees, supervisors, managers.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0020
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
8. Say goodbye to your business writing anxiety once and for all with this brush up workshop on business writing!
May 5 9:30am 12:30pm
Business Writing
May
Would you like to write memos that are clear, concise and worded appropriately? This workshop provides you with basic skills for tackling many writing tasksand communicating to your readers what they need to know. You’ll streamline your writing process and save time by focusing on what to write instead of how to write it!
Topics Covered:
-Organizing your thoughts to generate content
-Rid your writing of "fluff"
-Using appropriate tone
-Basic grammar goofs
Target Audience: This class is intended for all West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton employees
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0030
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
9. Strengthen your people skills in the workplace by effective communication!
Effective Communication Skills Workshop
May 6 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: Open to all on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton.
Click on the link to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0023
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
10. Small Business Development Center Workshop
"Everything you need to know about your credit"
It is vital to fully understand the implications of your credit score.
April 29, 2009 9 -11:00 am Free
Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook
to register: e-mail lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
11. Maintaining a sense of community in online learning environments
Monday, April 13, 12:30pm to 2pm
This interactive workshop will engage participants in a discussion of sense of community and lead to concrete strategies to optimize sense of community in their courses.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=162&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt.stonybrook.edu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
12. Getting Your Lessons to Your Students Before They Come to Class: Using and distributing video and audio recordings
Monday, April 13, 2pm to 3pm
TLT has a number of resources at your disposal for recording and distributing video or audio lessons to your class. We will briefly discuss podcasting, video streaming, Adobe Connect video conferencing and Echo360 classroom recording systems, their appropriate use in different scenarios, and how to get started.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=163&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt.stonybrook.edu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
13. Promote Student Thinking and Enhance Learning Beyond Rote Memory with Concept Maps
Monday, April 13, 3pm to 4:30pm
Open your students’ minds to some of the challenging and thought-provoking dimensions of your course through the use of concept maps. Concept Mapping enables students to think beyond the rote memorization of single concepts and helps them discover, visually, relationships between the concepts and other things, ideas and people. In contrast with rote learning, where students merely store facts and information without really understanding how they fit into a conceptual pattern", concept mapping enables students to engage in meaningful learning, as they continually refine their knowledge structures, ultimately constructing complex frameworks of interrelated concepts with many levels of hierarchy, branching, and crosslinking. In this workshop, you’ll see examples of concept mapping, identify their application within your course, and build your own concept map using a Web 2.0 application easily accessed by your students.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=164&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt.stonybrook.edu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
14. EASY Online Collaboration and Document Management: Introduction to SharePoint Sites for your Course, Department or Research Team
Tuesday, April 14, 2:30pm to 4pm
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.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=165&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt.stonybrook.edu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
15. Eliminate bubble sheets and automate testing and survey administration: Online and paperless testing and surveys in Blackboard
Tuesday, April 14, 4pm to 5:30pm
Learn how to conduct electronic tests and surveys, which are then (in most cases) automatically graded by Blackboard.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=166&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt.stonybrook.edu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
16. Making sense of your data: Organize and analyze classroom data by using Excel.
Wednesday, April 15, 11:30am to 1pm
Assessment data can be very daunting. In this workshop, we will have 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.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=167&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt.stonybrook.edu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
17. Invite the Expert to Your Class via Interactive Web Conferencing
Wednesday, April 15, 4pm to 5:30pm
Open your classroom to the world. It’s no longer necessary to reserve special videoconferencing rooms in order to make a connection between your class and a remote participant. With Adobe Connect or Skype, along with a simple webcam and microphone, it’s possible to invite a guest lecture from anywhere in the world and connect directly from their office, lab or homes to your classroom. Teach your on-campus from out-of-town or your online course from your office. You can conference with your students from home. Interactive web conferencing provides an outstanding modality for engaging students in the learning process and permitting them to experience new learning opportunities that might otherwise be impossible.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=168&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt.stonybrook.edu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
18. Getting more from your Web Conferencing system: Recording, Student Response, File Management
Thursday, April 16, 11am to 12pm
A look at the less obvious features of the Adobe Connect web conferencing system.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=189&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
19. Using Clickers in the Classroom
Thursday, April 16, 2pm to 3:30pm
Blended Webinar: Classroom response systems can be used in a variety of ways to motivate students to engage meaningfully with course material during class.
Classroom response systems can also provide useful information on student learning, perspectives and experiences that instructors can use to make more informed teaching decisions during class. By basing in-class teaching choices on the formative assessment provided by classroom response systems, instructors can make more efficient use of class time and be more responsive to student learning needs.
Join us for a three week workshop in which we'll explore common and uncommon (but effective) question types and pedagogies, alternate technologies, faculty learning trajectories, faculty development, and current research on clickers. This workshop will benefit teaching faculty as well as those with responsibility for faculty development.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=196&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Nancy Wozniak/DoIT
20. Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher
Thursday, April 16, 3pm to 4pm
Stephen Brookfield's compelling writing on critically reflective teaching has inspired many, but the application of these ideas can seem a bit daunting. In this interactive workshop, we will attempt to clarify concepts, examine Brookfield's four lenses of critical perception and generate concrete strategies to enable teachers to put critical reflection into practice.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=169&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
21. Stimulate Student Learning with the Use of Games in the Classroom
Thursday, April 16, 3pm to 4:30pm
Surveys show that students who use games find that difficult tasks can be engaging, intriguing and amusing when incorporated into a story and a meaningful context. In a May 2003 survey, students said that motivation and a sense of meaningfulness are aspects they appreciate about games, and these in turn make learning more efficient. Instructors report that games are useful tools for collaborative learning and that they enhance the learning process. Students solve assignments together. They discuss and suggest different strategies and solutions as they interact with the games' learning environment (Rydberg, 2003).
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=170&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
22. Showcase Your Teaching, Research and Professional Development: Design and Develop Your Professional Teaching ePortfolio
Thursday, April 16, 4:30pm to 6pm
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!
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=171&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
23. Reduce student anxiety and frustration by clearly communicating your expectations of them in your course: Writing Measurable Learning Objectives
Friday, April 17, 12pm to 1:30pm
As an educator you often read and hear that you need to include learning objectives in your course planning and communicate them to your students. But what are they? What do they achieve? How do I write them? Are they necessary? Learning objectives are the foundation of your course. Once they have been identified and written, the entire course will be written around them. They define the course structure, the readings, the textbooks, the commentary, the study questions, and the examinations or other assignments for credit. They help students understand the purposes of your course and related learning activities, as well as help them to select your course. Learning objectives enable students to judge the success of their course performance and provide you with a measureable tool to compare overall student performance from semester to semester.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=172&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
24. Office hours from the comfort of your home
Monday, April 20, 10am to 11:30am
An introduction to the web conferencing system, Adobe Connect.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=192&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
25. Post student grades online while complying with privacy requirements: The Blackboard Gradebook
Tuesday, April 21, 4pm to 5:30pm
FERPA (Family Education Rights & Privacy Act) states the following regarding posting students grades:,New York State law specifically bars the display of a student's social security or identification number in any public posting of grades, on class rosters or other lists provided to teachers, on student identification cards, and in student directories or similar listings. Accordingly, faculty and staff may not use student social security or University identification numbers - or any portion thereof - to post grades or provide other publicly accessible information.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=175&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
26. Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher
Wednesday, April 22, 3pm to 4pm
Stephen Brookfield's compelling writing on critically reflective teaching has inspired many, but the application of these ideas can seem a bit daunting. In this interactive workshop, we will attempt to clarify concepts, examine Brookfield's four lenses of critical perception and generate concrete strategies to enable teachers to put critical reflection into practice.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=176&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
04. Hospital Workshops/Training
1. Employee Health & Wellness presents: How to Read Food Labels
April 15th: If you are enthusiastic and want to learn how to read a food labels for better nutrition, then this is the laid back lecture for you. Join Heidi Kearney,RN from EH&W for a fun, interactive hour. Please bring your lunch and any of those ridiculous labels with you. Please call to register at 4-7767. HSC LH #6, Level 3.
Submitted by: Maria Loret De Mola/UHMC
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. MFA faculty member, Kaylie Jones, reads from her forthcoming work, at SB Southampton on April 15
Writers Speak Lecture Series
Kaylie Jones is the author of A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries, loosely based on her experiences growing up in an expatriate artistic home as the daughter of famed novelist James Jones. Other novels include Celeste Ascending and Speak Now.
Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m.
Duke Lecture Hall * Chancellors Hall * Southampton
Free & Open to the Public
Refreshments
MFA in Writing and Literature, 632-5030
southamptonwriters@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Carla Caglioti/Prov
2. CIDER Seminar Series-Marine Conservation Events
CIDER (Consortium for Inter-Disciplinary Environmental Research) is pleased to host
Dr. Ellen K. Pikitch, Professor and Executive Director, Institute for Ocean Conservation Science and Dr. Carl Safina, President and Co-Founder, Blue Ocean Institute. Dr. Pikitch's talk entitled "The Gathering Wave of Ocean Extinctions" and Dr. Safina's talk entitled "In the Same Net; Biodiversity, Ethics, and the Human Spirit" will be presented Monday, April 13, at 4 pm at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served at 3:45.
Dr. Alistair Rogers of the Environmental Sciences Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory and Dr. Stephen Baines of the Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University. Dr. Rogers's talk entitled "Plant Responses to Elevated CO2" and Dr. Baines's talk entitled "Climate Change and Ecosystem Processes in Aquatic Ecosystems" will be presented Monday, April 20, at 4 pm at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served at 3:45.
For additional information please contact the CIDER office @632-3162.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/cider/
Submitted by: Karen Warren/MSRC
3. The Baked Apple: Metropolitan New York in the Green House
Earthstock 2009 will feature this panel presentation and discussion on the implication of global climate change on New York City and Long Island on Tuesday, April 21, at 3:30 in the Student Activities Center Ballroom A. Howard Schneider, Dean of the School of Journalism, will moderate the panel. Panelists include Malcolm Bowman, Earthstock co-chair and School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) oceanographer, Pace University biology professor James Cervino, SoMAS meteorologist Brian Cole, SoMAS engineer and author of The Baked Apple Douglas Hill, Columbia University Earth Institute researcher David Major, and Dr. Mary Pearl, Dean of Stony Brook Southampton.
For a complete listing of events visit www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
4. New Strategies for Routinizing HIV testing, Identifying and Treating Acute HIV Infection and Implementing Post Exposure Prophylaxis
On Friday, June 5th, the New York State AIDS Institute’s Center will hold a free CME conference on incorporating HIV screening, Acute HIV Infection diagnostics and post-exposure prophylaxis into routine care. This conference is targeted principally toward medical providers in emergency departments, clinics, hospitals and administrators responsible for HIV screening and diagnostics at their facility. We will provide four category one CME credits. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
The event will be held at The Hilton Hotel, 598 Broadhollow Rd Melville, Long Island (631) 845-1000. Please register online using the link below. We will email registered participants a detailed conference agenda.
Co-sponsored by Center for Public Health Education - Stony Brook University, Suffolk and Nassau County Departments of Health, and United Way of Long Island.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=87_2b_2fFhbNMS6NTWzSRw6k8g_3d_3d
Submitted by: Ilvan Arroyo/HSC
5. Chemistry Seminar
On Thursday April 16, 2009 Dr. Barbara Gerratana from University of Maryland will be holding a seminar entitled, "Structure-functional Characterization of NAD+ Synthetase from M. tuberculosis" in Room 412
Chemistry Dept. from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM.
http://chemlife.umd.edu/facultyresearch/facultydirectory/barbaragerratana
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/Admin
6. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, April 16, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Margaret H. Baron, Fishberg Professor of Medicine and Director, Hematology-Oncology Research at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, entitled, "Developmental Niches for Embryonic Red Blood Cells in the Mouse". It will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Dr. Bernadette Holdener.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
7. Center for Italian Studies Lecture, April 23, M.Ganeri,Calabria Univ.
Center for Italian Studies/ Alfonse M. D'Amato Chair Lecture; April 23, Thursday, 11:30 a.m. (Please note:change in date; formerly scheduled for Tuesday, 4/7.) Margherita Ganeri, University of Calabria will speak on the topic: "Literature and Migration in Contemporary Italy." Location: Stony Brook University’s Center for Italian Studies Meeting Room, Frank Melville Memorial Library, E4340. All are invited. Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
8. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Dennis Kent from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University. Professor Kent's seminar entitled, "Equatorial Convergence of India and Changes in Early Cenozoic Climate," will be presented on Wednesday, April 15, at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in 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
9. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture
Nonlinear Microscopy in Bioengineering Research
Warren Zipfel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 4:00 PM
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
10. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Ambassador Harald Braun on Tuesday, April 14
On April 14, Ambassador Harald Braun will give a lecture on Diplomacy in Times of Global Change at 4:00 p.m. in the Student Activities Center Auditorium. A Stony Brook alumnus, Dr. Harald Braun has served over three decades in diplomatic posts on four continents and with the United Nations, including Chief Political Officer in Washington D.C., special envoy for Afghanistan reconstruction, Deputy National Security Adviser to the German Chancellor and, currently, Minister Plenipotentiary for the German Embassy in Paris. Since 2008, the Ambassador has been a part-time Research Professor for Global Studies and Diplomacy for Stony Brook’s Institute for Global Studies. This lecture is co-sponsored by Stony Brook's Institute for Global Studies and the Center for Global and Local History.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Janine Pearce/Prov
11. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Earthstock 2009 keynote speaker, Dr. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, live from Australia via teleconferenced seminar
On April 17, Dr. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg will present the Earthstock keynote address Live from Australia: The Coral Reef Crisis as a special teleconferenced seminar at 7:30 p.m. in the Wang Center Theater. Dr. Hoegh-Guldberg is Director of the Heron Island Marine Lab, located on the Great Barrier Reef, and Professor of Marine Science at the University of Queensland, Australia. One of the most distinguished coral reef experts in the world, research in his laboratory includes remote sensing, the ecology and physiology of the coral-algal symbiosis crucial in reef growth, and measures of disease and environmental stress in corals. Professor Jeffrey Levinton will interview Dr. Hoegh-Guldberg on the threats to the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs throughout the world.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Janine Pearce/Prov
12. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Department Seminars
Please join Dr. Nancy Reich today, as she hosts two Seminar Speakers.
Dr. Karla Kirkegaard of Stanford University will deliver her Seminar entitled "New lessons from poliovirus: dominant drug targets and novel routes of virus spread" at 12:00 noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Dr. Peter Sarnow of Stanford University will give his Seminar at 3:00 p.m. today in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. His Seminar title is "Subversion of a liver-specific microRNA by hepatitis C virus"
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
13. The 7th Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium. Register Now!
The 7th Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium: Hobbits in the Haystack: Homo floresiensis and Human Evolution - Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
This year’s event focuses on a prehistoric hominin that has recently gained international celebrity status, the enigmatic Homo floresiensis, aka the hobbit fossils, which have emerged as one of the most fascinating and perplexing twists to the story of human evolution. Dated to only 17,000 years ago, these "hobbits" possessed a shocking number of primitive features more reminiscent of our earlier ancestors. A prototype cast of Homo floresiensis will be on display for the first time ever outside of Indonesia!
Online Registration is now open! Prices are $5 for students (with student ID) and $10 for the general public. Seating is limited so please register early to guarantee your seat! For more information, please visit: www.stonybrook.edu/tbi or email us at turkanabasin@stonybrook.edu, or call (631) 632-5800.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/tbi
Submitted by: Justin Ledogar/GST
14. The Humanities Institute presents Dr. Alexander Galloway of NYU Thursday, April 16, 5PM 1008 Humanities
Fury, Iridescence, Hermeneutics by Dr. Alexander Galloway of NYU, Thursday, April 16th 5PM in room 1008 of Humanities. This talk sponsored by the Humanities Institute and the Department of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies is part of the Humanities Institute's Voices in Cultural Studies series. Series coordinators are Dr. E. Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director, Humanities Institute and Dr. Elizabeth Patterson, Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Dr. Raiford Guins, Assistant Professor, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies. Reception to follow this talk.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
15. Earthstock 2009: Environmental Exhibition of Student Research
Friday April 17th 6:30pm
Wang Lobby
Recognized by SUNY as an "Outstanding Program," the weeklong EarthStock programming series continues to integrate course curriculum with experiential and out-of-class learning in order to raise awareness and expand student learning of issues related to sustainability and the environment.
One of the events, the Earthstock Environmental Research Exhibition, highlights undergraduate and graduate research and creative activity associated with all aspects of the environment including, but not limited to:
environmental history,
population and cultural issues related to the environment,
art, sculpture, dance and music with an environmental theme,
preservation and conservation of nature,
environmental pollution and restoration,
environmental medicine and human health,
atmospheric science,
oceanography and fisheries,
earth system science and
climate change
Join us to observe the outstanding work of our students and superior mentorship of our faculty.
http://stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/OSA
16. Come On Over To The Dark Side: The Obituary as Social History
The School of Journalism Presents: Come On Over To The Dark Side: The Obituary as Social History, a free lecture by Margalit Fox of The New York Times. Thursday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. Javits 103.
The newspaper obituary, once a dry recitation of a subject’s life, is now a vibrant, warts-and-all portrait of the dear departed that can be captivating, moving and even hilarious. In this illustrated lecture, Margalit Fox, a reporter in The Times’ renowned Obituary News Department, reveals who gets a newspaper obituary, who doesn’t and why; how the humble obituary speaks in profound ways about contemporary culture; and what it’s like to have one of the strangest yet most rewarding jobs in America. For more information call 631-632-7403.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/journalism
Submitted by: Jennifer Carlino/Prov
17. Teaching, Learning, Technology Innovations in Education Summer 2009 Colloquium Call for Proposals
Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2009
This event is for anyone who teaches at a University who would like to share their experiences with colleagues.
The Call for presenters is in progress, we are seeking faculty who have experience in the following areas:
Research - Library resources, Grants to support teaching initiatives, Copyright
Pedagogy - large lectures, assessment, group work, teaching skills
Technology - Instructional Technology, Academic Administration Tools (Lotus Notes, SOLAR), Academic uses of software, Web 2.0 technologies
Professional Development - Presentation skills, Teaching Portfolio's
Tenure & Promotion at Stony Brook - Policies, procedures, tips, peer review process
Birds of Feather Roundtables will be available for groups to discuss topics of mutual interest.
Do you have a positive experience that you would like to share? Are you interested in submitting a proposal?
E-mail tlt@stonybrook.edu to be added to our mailing list.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Workshops/Pages/InnovationsinEducation.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
18. Mechanical Engineering Seminar: High Speed Camera and Glaucoma, Friday, April 24, 2009
Please join us for a Seminar by Dr. Yoshiaki Kiuchi, Professor from Hiroshima University Japan. Professor Kiuchi's lecture entitled, High Speed Camera and Glaucoma," will be presented on Friday, April 24th, at 1:30 pm, Light Engineering building Room 173. 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
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Women in Medicine Program: 3rd Annual Research Day - April 15, 2009
Lecture Hall 2 on Level 2 in the HSC. 8:00 am Keynote Address. 9:15 Platform Presentations "Communication between the Nervous and Immune Systems" and "Testing the Biological Plausibility of Schizophrenia Susceptibility Genes NRG1 and CHRNA7". 10:00 Poster Session in the HSC Galleria. 11:00 Panel Discussion "Stories of Success". 12:00 Featured Presentation "Imaging Addiction in the Human Brain". 12:30 Certification Presentations and Closing Remarks. All are welcome to attend.
Submitted by: Caroline Lazzaruolo/UHMC
2. Department of Anesthesiology
On Wednesday, April 15, 2009, Dr. Frank Seifert, Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Stony Brook University Medical Center will be giving a Grand Rounds presentation, "Time-Out: Implementing the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist". Grand Rounds will be held at HSC, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5 at 7:00 AM.
http://Olja
Meyer
Submitted by: Olja Meyer/UHMC
3. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
"I love Science"
"I am taking Biology as one of my courses"
If you answered "YES" to any one of the above questions try to answer the next three.
"What should I do next?"
"What are the different careers and fields in Biomedical Sciences?"
"How can I plan for my future in the field of Biomedical Sciences?"
If you don’t have definitive answers to the above statements, participate in "Science and Research Awareness Series" (SARAS) being organized by the Department of Anesthesiology at Stony Brook Medical Center in the summer of 2009 (July 6-23).
Though this program is designed for high school and undergraduate students, it is open to everyone who is interested in Biomedical Sciences.
Register early, as seats are limited.
For complete program details, photos, students comments, video excerpts and application material, click on the following website link:
http://anes.anesthes.sunysb.edu/teaching/sas.html
http://anes.anesthes.sunysb.edu/teaching/sas.html
Submitted by: Srinivas Pentyala/UHMC
4. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 12 noon
"microRNA function in Stem Cells"
Dr. Hannele Ruohola-Baker, Department of Biochemistry, University of Washington
Location: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Peter Brink
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
5. Laufer Center For Computational Biology And Genome Sciences: Seminar; April 14, 2009
Nicholas Patterson, Ph.D., The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
"Learning the Genetic History of South Asia from Genome-wide Data"
Tuesday, April 14, 2009; 4:00pm
Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Lecture Hall 1
http://laufercenter.stonybrook.edu/
Submitted by: Pamela Harris/UHMC
6. National Donate Life Month
The SBUMC Organ Donation Committee and the New York Organ Donor Network have arranged the following events for the month of April in recognition of National Donate Life Month.
Organ Donation Registration Drives held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the hospital
Wednesday 4/15 - new lobby
Friday 4/24 - cafeteria
Tuesday 4/28 cafeteria
Wednesday, 4/15 - Donate Life Month Walk originating from the Student Activities Center on West Campus - 12:45 PM
Monday 4/20 - Donate Life Flag and Organ Donor Medal Ceremony - 12:00 PM held in the hospital's new lobby
Speakers to include:
Michael McClain, chair of the hospital's Organ Donation Committee
Steven Strongwater, MD, CEO, Stony Brook University Hospital
Elaine Berg, CEO, New York Organ Donor Network
David Bekofsky, Administrator of Stony Brook University Hospital's Kidney Transplant Program
Family members from organ donors and organ donor recipients
Submitted by: David Harris/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. 1st Annual Martin Schoonen Trailblazing 5K Walk Run Sunday April 19
Join the Stony Brook Southampton campus and community in celebrating Dr. Martin Schoonen, campus visionary. Proceeds benefit the Martin Schoonen Scholarship Fund to be awarded to a Stony Brook Southampton student. Registration form available online. Check-in at Fine Arts at 8 am. Race begins at 9 am.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/southampton/
Submitted by: Megan Williams/OSA
2. Free Dental Evaluation
Thursday, April 23 from 10am - 5:30pm get a Free Dental Evaluation at the School of Dental Medicine on South Campus. The exam is quick and painless. Free toothbrushes and other products will be given out. By appointment only, please call 632-8989 on or before April 17. All are welcome.
Submitted by: Denise Trochesset/HSC
3. A Special Invitation for Faculty & Staff: 2009 Stars of Stony Brook Gala
The 2009 "Stars of Stony Brook Gala", honoring the legacy of President Shirley Strum Kenny, will be held on Wednesday, April 15th at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. The event begins at 6:30 PM; dress is business attire. Donors to the Gala have helped to generate more than $13 million to-date for student scholarships.
Faculty/Staff Pricing:
Tickets $500
Table of ten $5,000
Complimentary bus transportation is available to/from the Gala. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are required.
To purchase tickets and reserve seats on the bus, please complete and return the response form below or contact Jennifer Logan at 632-4002 or Jennifer.Logan@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/doit/Faculty-Staff-Gala-09.pdf
Submitted by: Jennifer Logan/UAff
4. SCPD 6th Pct. "Cops Who Care" Comedy Evening for Sunrise Fund
Please join us with the SCPD 6th Pct. for "Dinner and an Evening of Comedy" (Mike Dillon's Gateway Comedy Club Cast of Characters)to benefit the children of the Stony Brook University Medical Center's Sunrise Fund. May 2, 2009 8:00- 11:00 PM
Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (1702 Middle Country Rd.,Centereach)
Call 444-7720 (Jeanne or Debbie) to purchase tickets. $35 pp Dinner & Show (Cash Bar)
Submitted by: Jeanne Greenfield/UHMC
5. The Cody Comedy Festival - Wednesday, May 13, 2009
To benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University.
The Comedy Show features three of the best comedians on the comedy circuit: Kevin Meaney, Tina Georgi and Melvin George. 8:0010:00 pm at the Staller Center for the Arts, Tickets $25.
Fundraising Cocktail Reception, 6:30 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center. Join us before the show and support the Cody Center. $150 ticket includes cocktail reception and reserved seating at the Comedy Show.
For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets call 632-4466, or e-mail SBUH-HSC_Events@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/STO/events_other/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2218626
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/UAff
6. Newfield High School Honor Society Event to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
On Friday, May 1, 2009 from 9:00 am to 9:30 pm, join us as at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 267 Middle Country Road, Selden Plaza (Walbaums/Ruby Tuesdays) Shopping Center. 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Sunrise Fund. You must present a flyer to the cashier. To obtain a flyer, or if you have any additional questions, please e-mail Victoria.Irwin@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/HSC
7. WUSB 90.1FM Stony Brook University's Radiostation to broadcast spring fundraiser Radiothon from March 25th to April 26th 2009
WUSB 90.1 FM the radio voice of Stony Brook University is broadcasting a selection of special programs March 25th through Sunday April 26th 2009 for Radiothon 2009. Blending a diverse mix of entertainment and information programs music and news and public affairs shows. WUSB will offer premium thank you gifts at a variety of pledge support levels .Donated Funds support WUSB operations and programming. Pledges for Radiothon 2009 can be made by check or money order, payable to Stony Brook Foundation / WUSB mailed to WUSB Radio Station 2nd floor Stony Book Union at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y. 11794-3200. WUSB-FM can be heard over the internet and pledges are accepted online at www.wusb.fm/pledge or by calling 631-632-6901. WUSB thanks Stony Brook University, our Community and Business supporters and Volunteers for their continued help making our fundraiser a success.
http://www.wusb.fm
Submitted by: Isobel Breheny-Schafer/OSA
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. The Department of Theatre Arts presents Romeo And Juliet
On April 23, 2009, The Department of Theatre Arts will mark the 445th birthday of the famed playwright, William Shakespeare, with the opening performance of Romeo And Juliet. The classic love story will run from April 23 - May 3, 2009 in Theatre One of the Staller Center for the Arts.
http://sunysb.edu/theatrearts
Submitted by: Elizabeth Bojsza/CAS
2. Film: The Circle
Part of the Women in Iran Series
Cosponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Thursday, April 23, 1:00 pm, Wang Theater
The Circle
This film will take you through the horrific journey of Muslim women, born to a stifling world of bureaucracy and age-old inequalities, who try to find their inner strength and courage within the circle of women.
Free admission
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
3. Stony Brook Opera presents Mozart's Cosi fan tutte on April 17 and 19
On Friday, April 17 at 8 pm, and Sunday, April 19 at 2 pm at the Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook Opera presents a full production of Mozart's comic opera Cosi fan tutte, one of the most popular operas in the repertory. Timothy Long conducts the international cast and members of the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. Making his debut as stage director and set designer is Joachim Schamberger. The production features entirely projected scenery that transforms and changes with the music before the spectators' eyes. Tickets are $24 general and $12 students and seniors, and are available at the Staller Center box office. There will be a pre-opera lecture one hour before each performance, by Assistant Professor Ryan Minor.
Submitted by: David Lawton/CAS
4. Last Chance! The 16th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win 15,000
Stony Brook Child Care will hold it's 16th annual Child Care Cash Bonanza on Thursday, April 16th, 2009 at the Student Activity Center. Tickets are $50.00 each and they may be purchased at the child care center or at the Bursar's Office. A ticket admits two adults for an International coffee, tea and dessert extravaganza. For more information, please call 632-6930 or 632-KIDS.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
5. Undergraduate art exhibition at SAC Gallery, April 16-23, sponsored by URECA. Opening Reception: April 16, 5-7.
Featuring work of undergraduate artists: Jenny Anopa, Bryce Aviano, Benita Bamfo, Daniel Barnett, Jeannie Cahill, Nancy Cheung, Michael Chow, Allison Conley, Stephanie DeSimone, Michelle Eid, Sarah Ferrick, Julia Gurevich, Akane Hayakawa, Sachie Hayashida, Kyu Taek Hwang, Christina Hyun, Sara Intili, Colin Jacob, Elizabeth Kaplan, Hanna Ki, Kaoru Kitamura, Laura LaBianca, Kathryn Lees, Sujin Lim, Guozhu Luo, Hillary Maldonado, Mariana Martins, Ryan McDougall, Shirley Mei, Heather Miller, Carly Perahia , Nicole Prey, Leonard Price, Yin Qu, Arielle Rennert, Mike Saganic, Alison Schumejda, Jack Schursky, Katherine Schwarting, Peter Striga , Saori Suzuki , Mark Tenorio. Exhibition Coordinator: Professor Toby Buonagurio, Art Dept. Sponsored by Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URECA). Gallery hours: 11-4, Tues.-Fri.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ureca/otherevents.shtml
Submitted by: Karen Kernan/Prov
6. Annual Publishers Fair in the Wang Center on April 22
On Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, the University Bookstore will host the annual Publishers Fair in the Main Lobby of the Wang Center. This is an opportunity for faculty and staff to meet with representatives from major publishing houses to view new textbook titles and updated editions firsthand, order desk copies and course materials for the future, and much more. Publishers will include Pearson, Cengage Learning, Xanedu, Oxford University Press, Kendall Hunt, CQ Press, and Cambridge University Press. Campus Catering will serve a delicious lunch and there will be a raffle giveaway. Attendees must RSVP by Wednesday, April 15th to Bookstore Manager Boon Teo by e-mailing bteo@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Martina Robotham/FSA
7. The Humanities Institute presents Half Nelson as part of its POV Cinema series Tuesday, April 14th 7PM Theatre Three PJ
The Humanities Institute presents Half Nelson on Tuesday, April 14th at 7PM at Theatre Three 412 Main Street Port Jefferson NY. This event is coordinated by Dr. John Lutterbie, Assistant Director, Humanities Institute and Ms. Kelly DeVine. POV Cinema series is supported by Suffolk County Department of Cultural Affairs, New York Council for the Humanities and Greater Port Jefferson and Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. Admission is free.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
8. Asian America after Obama: Where Do We Go From Here?
After the historic victory of the first African American President, we pause to ask ourselves how the recent election has impacted Asian Americans. How exactly did Asian Americans vote? Did the turnout of Asian Americans increase and how did the turnout impact the results especially in New York? What can all of us do to ensure that the voices of Asian Americans will be heard in future elections?
Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:00, Lecture Hall 1
Sponsored by Asian American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Asian American Center Bridge
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
9. Film: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros)
Neorealist in orientation, this film centers on Maxi, a 12-year-old effeminate gay boy who lives in the slums with his father and brothers who are petty thieves. After being rescued from a hate crime by Victor, a handsome police officer, Maxi falls in love with Victor who never accepts his advances and places Maxi in between Victor and his family's illegal livelihood in a tale of lost innocence and redemption amidst the poverty of Manila's slums. (2005, 100 minutes.) In collaboration with Unitel, The Filipino-American Community Organizations of Long Island with the support of the Consulate General of the Philippines, New York. Co-sponsored by PUSO.
Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
10. "Swallow This!" Student Skits in the University Bookstore on April 15
The Bookstore staff will host this Campus Lifetime Event on April 15, from 1:00PM to 2:00PM in the University Bookstore. Established in 1995, the skits use drama, humor, and music in a creative, powerful, and efficient way to educate students about Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD). While raising awareness of vital information, a strong connection is forged with the emotions behind substance use. The performance is written and performed by students and is developed from actual student stories relating their own experience with ATOD. Light refreshments will be served. Faculty, students, and staff are all welcome.
Submitted by: Martina Robotham/FSA
11. Susan Werner, singer, songwriter, Stony Brook favorite, joined by cellist Julia Biber at University Cafe Sunday April 19th 2 PM
With eight albums and an outstanding live show, Susan Werner is one of the defining artists of the folk music genre. Her versatile career has seen her move among jazz and pop effortlessly. For her first Cafe appearance, Susan brings a new CD, Classics, which takes her creativity to another level as she tackles ten pop songs (by Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, and others) with new arrangements for string quartet and classical instruments and her trademark outstanding vocals. Werner's Stony Brook performance, combining voice, guitar and keyboards, will re-visit audience favorites from her career and also present her newer music in a setting accompanied by cellist Julia Biber.(www.susanwerner.com)
Advance sale at www.universitycafe.org $20.00 until April 16th with no service charge. Tickets at the door (if available) $25.00
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
12. Stony Brook Queer Film Festival, April 22, 4-7PM, Wang Center
April 22, 4pm
Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2
She’s a Boy I Knew Gwen Haworth, 2007
Gwen Haworth documents her male-to-female gender transition partially through the voices of her anxious but loving family, best friend, and wife. Finding self-empowerment through self-representation, SHE’S A BOY I KNEW is a comic, heartbreaking, and uplifting autobiography that focuses on the interpersonal relationships of a family who find their bonds strengthening as they overcome their preconceptions of gender and sexuality.
In Sickness and In Health Pilar Prassas, 2007
Tender and bittersweet, this documentary follows gay rights activists and longtime partners Marilyn Maneely and Diane Marini as their battle to legalize same sex marriage turns into a race against time. Following Marilyn’s diagnosis of Lou Gehrig’s Disease, the film captures a partner’s heartbreak and the coming together of a community.
This event is free and open to the public.
Additional info, contact Stephanie Gaylor 2-1716
http://stonybrookqueerfilmfest.wordpress.com/
Submitted by: Stephanie Gaylor/Lib
13. Earthstock 2009: Opening Day & Festival
Earthstock 2009 consists of 29 programs and educational events, over 9 days, across two SB Campuses (Main and Southampton) and supported by over 40 sponsors and collaborators. Join us for the Opening Festival - - Earthstock's signature event - - Friday, April 17, 2009. Details below:
Over 100 Educational Exhibits & Displays
Opening Remarks and Green Pledge,
Music by Peat Moss and the Fertilizers
Drumming Circe
Andean Flutists
Tai Kao Drummers
Aztec Dancers
Street Performers
Rubber Duck Races down Stony Brook
Reduce, Reuse, Relay Games Section
Free Ice Cream Social
Film Screening: "A Sea Change"
Environmental Exhibition of Student Research
Provosts Lecture
Stony Brook Green Drinks Networking Event
Concert: Acoustic Sounds of Jack's Waterfall
http://stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/OSA
14. Earthstock 2009: A Celebration of Earth Day
A week-long series of programs and events (April 15-22) marks the University’s sixth-annual Earthstock festivities in celebration of Earth Day. The event kicks off at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15 at the Arvam Theater Stony Brook Southampton with a lecture by Dean Mary Pearl, former President of Wildlife Trust. On Friday, April 17, the action shifts into high gear at Stony Brook where approximately 100 vendors will teach you how to green your home, career, and community. Peat Moss and the Fertilizers take the main stage from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., on the Academic Mall. At 7:30 p.m., keynote speaker Ove Hoegh-Guldberg will deliver a Provost’s Lecture, The Coral Reef Crisis, live from Australia, at the Charles B. Wang Theater. Jack’s Waterfall will close the day with a WUSB concert at the University Café at 9:00 p.m. For a complete listing of events visit www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
15. Earthstock 2009: Lacrosse the Environment
Saturday, April 28
LaValle Stadium, 7:00pm
Earthstock fun continues through the weekend. Join us for Stony Brook's "Lacrosse the Environment" when the Stony Brook Men's Lacrosse team takes on Binghamton University.
Collection of used shoes and sneakers donated to Soles-for-Souls and the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program. Vouchers for free pretzels given to the first 100 fans who donate to the programs.
Important facts, educational and environmental tips throughout the game.
Go Seawolves!
http://stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/OSA
16. Earthstock 2009: Stony Brook Green Drinks
Friday April 17th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM
University Cafe
Green Drinks is a worldwide networking event that is held monthly in over 400 cities. It brings together folks that work on or are learning about Clean Tech, Renewable Energy, Efficiency, Non Toxic Living, Sustainability and the Environment. By attending the Stony Brook Green Drinks you'll find opportunities to get to know environmental businesspeople, professionals, advocates, officials, educators and people just interested in learning from all over Long Island. Come share your experiences, converse, collaborate, discuss, grow and have a really good time.
This program is part of the kick off of Stony Brook's annual EarthStock celebration.
Delicious Buffet courtesy of the SB Earthstock committee. Music by "Jack's Waterfall" will follow this event.
http://stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/OSA
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Wang Center Room 301, 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. Adobe Fireworks CS3
NCE 327 - 3 sessions - Fee: $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics, and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.
Required Text: To be announced
Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7022
Section A: Monday, 6pm-9pm; April 20, 27 & May 4, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
10. Research
1. 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
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. 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
4. Efficacy and Safety of VICRIVIROC in HIV-Infected Treatment Naive Subjects
Must be 18 years 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 at 631-444-1659
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Looking for participants for a research study on depression and brain functioning.
We are looking for healthy volunteers! If you are between 18 65 years old and without a history of psychiatric problems, you may be eligible 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: Anna Weinberg/GST
11. Miscellaneous
1. University PreSchool Registration Now Open!
The University PreSchool is now registering new children. For the past thirty years, the PreSchool has been serving children from 20 months through five years of age. We are located on the first floor of the Social Behavioral Sciences building. Call 632-7868 for further information.
Submitted by: Jan Kavazanjian/CAS
2. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months through 5 years old. NAEYC accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Call 632-6930 for more information and to arrange a tour. Visit our website at www.sunysb.edu/childcare.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
3. The Summer Camp at Stony Brook University
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. Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: April 18th, and May 16th, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
4. Student Life Awards Nominations Due April 20th 2009
Stony Brook faculty, staff, and students are invited to nominate student leaders and student organizations for the 2008-2009 Student Life Awards for their outstanding contributions to University life in the areas of leadership, campus programming, and advising. Each recipient will be honored at the annual Student Life Awards Ceremony & Reception, on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. in Student Activities Ballroom A . This event is followed by a reception and is open to the entire campus community.
Dean Stein’s Call for Nominations Letter, the award category descriptions, award criteria, and nomination forms can be downloaded through this website. The deadline of nominations is Monday April 20th at 5pm.
If you have any questions about the Student Life Awards, please call the Director of Student Activities, Alexandra Duggan at 632-7320 or send email to studentlifeawards@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/sac/awards.shtml
Submitted by: Isobel Breheny-Schafer/OSA
5. Commencement Volunteers Needed
Conferences and Special Events needs volunteers to help with various assignments at Commencement on May 22, 2009. For additional information please contact Peg Abbatiello at ext. 26320 or email Margaret.Abbatiello@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
6. Board of Finances is looking for a few good bands
On Friday May 1st there will be a Battle of the Bands at the Southampton Campus. If your group is interested in performing contact Diane Redo at 632-5132 no later than Friday April 24th.
Submitted by: Diane Redo/OSA
7. Play it Safe!
Know who your safety warden is. Safety wardens are volunteers who assist with communications, evacuation, and coordination of people during emergencies. Safety warden teams are organized by building. For more safety information visit Stonybrook.edu/emergency.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
8. What is Toxic Drinking?
Toxic drinking means drinking so much, so fast, you pass out. But did you know that after passing out, blood alcohol levels can keep climbing, depressing heartbeat, slowing breathing, and causing death? To prevent that, join us, The Red Watch Band. We're Stony Brook students, like you, who care about our friends. And we've learned the Four T's four swift steps that prevent death after a drinker passes out and can't be awakened. The life you save may be your best friend's. To learn more, visit redwatchband.org.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
9. Your Ombuds Office is Here to Help!
The Ombuds Office is an impartial sounding board and does not advocate for any specific office or interest and does not take sides in a dispute. If you need dispute resolution, visit the Ombuds Office in W050 Melville Library, call 632-9200, or visit www.stonybrook.edu/ombuds.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
10. The Summer Camp at Stony Brook University
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. Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: April 18th, and May 16th, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres