Campus Announcements for the week of 05/18/2009
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Time to Renew Library Material
2. Research News for May 2009 from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
3. Looking to buy a car or home? Need a letter for Immigration? Request an employment verification letter online.
4. Online voting for the 2009 elections for the University Senate is now open.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
2. New to Lotus Notes? Join us Tuesday May 19 for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail".
3. Diversity 101
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Provost's Lecture by Dr. Lawrence Ragan on May 28
2. "Innovations in Education" Colloquium at Stony Brook
3. Laufer Center For Computational Biology And Genome Sciences Seminar: Tuesday, May 19
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Pharmacological Sciences
2. The 11th Annual Cleft Palate Craniofacial Center Symposium
07. Charitable
1. Newfield High School Walk-a-Thon to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp at Stony Brook University
2. Do you remember Conky of Benedict and SB Child Care?
3. Singer and songwriter Antje Duvekot at The University Cafe Sunday June 7th at 7:00 P.M.
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Small Business Development Center Workshop
2. Weight Watcher's at Work
3. Microsoft PowerPoint
10. Research
1. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue
2. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
3. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb?
4. Study Of Hiv Positive,Aids And Chromium Picolinate
11. Miscellaneous
1. Ashley Schiff Park Preserve Fitness and Nature Walk
2. Come Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Skyline Deli May 18th, 2009
3. Starbucks Finals Week Hours (Stony Brook Union)
4. Spring Into Summer Sale!
5. Free English Conversation for International Students and Spouses 2 June-18 August
6. Job Opportunity - Food Service Supervisor
7. Studio 97 will be opened during the Summer by Appointment Only
01. Administrative
1. Time to Renew Library Material
Faculty, Management Confidential, Emeritus and Professional staff who currently have borrowed library material due May 19,2009, from the Main, Music and/or the Science/Engineering Library, are urged to renew at this time. The new due date will be Dec. 21, 2009. Items already renewed 3 times, must be returned and may then be checked out again.
For information on how to renew online via STARS/OPAC, please go to the URL.
To renew in person, please present your ID card to service desk staff. It is not necessary to bring the material into the library in order to have them renewed. Overdue material can not be renewed. There are no phone renewals. Thank you.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/circulation/borrowing.html
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
2. Research News for May 2009 from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
Research News for May 2009 (Volume 9, issue 9) is now available at:
http://www.sunysb.edu/research/news/RN/resnew090512.shtml
http://www.sunysb.edu/research/news/RN/resnew090512.shtml
Submitted by: Kathleen Green/Res
3. Looking to buy a car or home? Need a letter for Immigration? Request an employment verification letter online.
West Campus and Research Foundation employees who need a letter of verification can use our convenient and easy online request form. All you have to do is fill out the form, click Submit and we'll get in touch with you when your letter is ready!
http://apps.asa.stonybrook.edu/hr/request-verification-letter/
Submitted by: Noel Gregorwich/Admin
4. Online voting for the 2009 elections for the University Senate is now open.
Online voting for the 2009 elections for the University Senate, the Arts and Science Senate, PEG Board, Stony Brook representatives to the SUNY State-wide Senate, and the Professional Employee seat on the FSA board is now open. To access your ballot, vote via your Solar System account.
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. 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
May 20, 2009 Stony Brook’s Red Dragon Labyrinth, 12:00pm1:00pm
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
2. New to Lotus Notes? Join us Tuesday May 19 for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail".
Learn everything you need to know about this feature filled email system. Click here for class descriptions and to register.
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/get_help/lotus_notes_classroom_training
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
3. Diversity 101
Diversity 101
June 11, 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
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Provost's Lecture by Dr. Lawrence Ragan on May 28
Dr. Ragan is Director of Faculty Development for Penn State's World Campus. He will speak on Describing the Competencies for Online Teaching Success on Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1. This lecture is held in conjunction with Teaching, Learning and Technology's Innovations in Education, Summer 2009 Colloquium on May 27 and May 28.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Janine Pearce/Prov
2. "Innovations in Education" Colloquium at Stony Brook
TLT's annual colloquium will be held on the Stony Brook campus on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28. Faculty and staff from multiple institutions will be presenting workshops and birds of a feather sessions on teaching and technology. For more information please visit the conference web site.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacDev/Conf/Pages/SummerColloquium.aspx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
3. Laufer Center For Computational Biology And Genome Sciences Seminar: Tuesday, May 19
Randy L. Jirtle, Ph.D., Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center
Epigenetics: The New Genetics of Disease Susceptibility
Tuesday, May 19, 2009; 4:00pm
Chemistry Building; Room 412
http://laufercenter.stonybrook.edu/
Submitted by: Pamela Harris/UHMC
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Pharmacological Sciences
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 12:00pm
Speaker: Dr. Maureen Gannon, Associate Professor of Medicine, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Title: Multiple, temporal-specific roles for HNF6 in pancreatic endocrine and ductal differentiation.
Host: Dr. H. Crawford
Location:Basic Science Tower, T-8 ROOM 180
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
2. The 11th Annual Cleft Palate Craniofacial Center Symposium
The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Center @ Stony Brook University Medical Center will host its annual Symposium on The Team Approach to the Management of Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies on Monday, March 2, 2009 on Level 2, Lecture Hall 1 from 8am - 12noon. We are offering both CME and CDE credits. A continental breakfast will be served. There is no charge for this symposium but registration is necessary. Please call Dina Olivieri at 631-444-9265 to register or for more information.
Submitted by: Danielle Gruebel/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. Newfield High School Walk-a-Thon to Benefit the Sunrise Fund
On Saturday, May 30, 2009 the National Honor Society at Newfield High School is holding a walk-a-thon to benefit the Sunrise Fund. The registration fees are $10/adults, $5/children and $25/family and will begin at 12 noon. The opening ceremony and the start of the walk will begin at 12:45 pm. There will be plenty of entertainment and refreshments. Please join us at Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden. For more information e-mail WALKSUNRISE09@Hotmail.com.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/HSC
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp at Stony Brook University
The Stony Brook Men’s basketball program and Steve Pikiell are offering individual basketball day camps for the summer of 2009!
Individual skills/day camps(ages 8-16)
Session 1 July 6th-10th $275
*Session 2 July 20th-24th $275
Session 3 July 27th-July 31st $275
*NOTE: Session 2 will be for ages 6-13 only
Times (All Sessions)
Drop Off: 9:00 am
Pick Up: 4:00 pm
Submitted by: Rex Lucas/Pres
2. Do you remember Conky of Benedict and SB Child Care?
Conky Nostrand will celebrate 25 years of teaching this May! She is celebrating with a party on Saturday May 23rd, 1-4 PM at her farm. All alumni of Benedict Child Care and Room 2 at SBCCSI are invited. Please call 632-4832 for more information or to RSVP.
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
3. Singer and songwriter Antje Duvekot at The University Cafe Sunday June 7th at 7:00 P.M.
Antje Duvekot is one of the fastest-rising stars on the acoustic music scene with her new CD, produced by Richard Shindell, receiving rave reviews. Even if you have never heard her recordings, you'll know her memorable voice from her song, Merry Go-Round, which is used in a Bank of America commercial. (www.antjeduvekot.com)
Opening is Lizanne Knott, an award-winning songwriter from Philadelphia who moves easily from dark poetic ballads to roots-driven folk and folk rock. (www.lizanneknott.com)
Advance sale tickets at $17.00 now until June 4th at www.universitycafe.org. Tickets at the door are $22.00
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Small Business Development Center Workshop
Increase your business through search engine marketing
May 20, 2009 9-11:00 am $15 registration fee
Holiday Inn Express
Refreshments Served; to register, e-mail lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
2. Weight Watcher's at Work
The Weight Watcher weight loss program is still the best way to lose weight and keep it off. Weight Watchers, as seen on CBS2 News, and CNN, and appeared in the Annals of Internal Medicine, offers a wide variety of healthy food choices, teaches sensible eating habits, and offers support. We are now forming our next 17-week session for 2009. Our first meeting will be held May 26, 2009, from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. It is held in the School of Health and Technology Management conference room Level 1 of the HSC Room # 2-408. Cost for 17 weeks is $186.00 and can be broken into three payments of $62.00 each (please bring your checkbook) - this fee includes all program materials, and FREE E-Tools. If you have any questions, please email, (mchodkow@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) or call Maura Chodkowski at 4-7955.
Submitted by: Maura Chodkowski/UHMC
3. Microsoft PowerPoint
NCE 318 - 4 sessions - Fee: $259
Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint. A must for sales professionals, trainers, teachers and business presenters, this course demonstrates how to create
and combine text and graphics for professional-looking business presentations. Learn to create your own slide presentation in a minimum amount of time.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Required Text: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN # 0735623015) Cost of text not included
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer for registration information
Section G: Wesnesdays/Thursdays, 10:15am - 11:45am; July 21 & 22, 29 & 30, August 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
10. Research
1. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue
If you have chronic fatigue, you’re invited to participate in a study in the Family Practice Center at Stony Brook University funded by the National Institutes of Health to learn fatigue self help skills. Internet and Windows 2000, XP, or Vista required. Participants will be paid up to $420. For further information call Dr. Fred Friedberg at 631 632-8252 or Email him at fred.friedberg@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb?
You May Be Eligible To Participate In A Clinical Study To Treat This Painful Problem. To Learn More About This Clinical Study, Call: Department Of Orthopaedics at (631) 444-2215
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Study Of Hiv Positive,Aids And Chromium Picolinate
The General Clinical Research Center at StonyBrook University Hospital is seeking volunteers 18years of age and older with a diagnosis of HIV Positiveor AIDS to research the effectiveness of ChromiumPicolinate in the treatment of complications of currentHIV therapy including insulin resistance, leadingto Diabetes and possibly body fat distribution,HIV Lipodystrophy,. Volunteers are offered compensationup to $1,700 plus transportation expenses. 63) 444-9362 or 631 444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
11. Miscellaneous
1. Ashley Schiff Park Preserve Fitness and Nature Walk
Discover the woodland trails that run through the Stony Brook University campus. Every Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. the Friends of the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve sponsor a fitness and nature study walk, beginning at the trailhead near the traffic circle on Circle Drive. Join us! Weather permitting. For more information, phone 631-357-3065 or email mcon@optonline.net
http://pbisotopes.ess.sunysb.edu/a-schiff/
Submitted by: Sharon Pavulaan/CEAS
2. Come Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Skyline Deli May 18th, 2009
We are pleased to announce the Grand Re-Opening of the Skyline Deli, located in the Health Sciences Center next to the escalators. Come see our new look and improved menu:Boars Head cold cuts for sandwiches, by the pound homemade salads, artisanal breads and gourmet coffee. We are renewing our commitment to improved personal service, with a new hand carved hot deli station, and a soup and chili station.
Join us for the celebration which will include discounted lunch items, balloons, and raffles and give a-ways.
Also available for your need is our *Deli to Go* phone line: 5-8646 (5-TOGO)
You can call in your order and have it waiting to be picked up at your desired time.
Hours of operations:Open 7 days a week 12 midnight till 7 AM
Open Monday thru Friday 10:30AM till 3PM
Submitted by: Shahidah Walcott/UHMC
3. Starbucks Finals Week Hours (Stony Brook Union)
Monday 5/18...9am - 8pm
Tuesday 5/19...9am - 4pm
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Denise Salzman/FSA
4. Spring Into Summer Sale!
Buy one, get the second one half-off at the Seawolves Marketplace Spring Into Summer sale. Better hurry. The sale is only on until May 21. And don't forget you can get 20 percent off on all Stony Brook merchandise when you wear red on Fridays.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
5. Free English Conversation for International Students and Spouses 2 June-18 August
Come and join us for conversation on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 in the Javits Room in the Library. All international students and their spouses are warmly welcomed.
Any questions? Please contact Martha Fink at <mgfink@attglobal.net> or Peter Soo at <psoo@optonline.net>
All sessions are free.
Submitted by: Barbara Brownworth/CAS
6. Job Opportunity - Food Service Supervisor
Faculty Student Association/Long Island State Veterans Home seeks a Food Service Supervisor. Position is responsible for supervision of assigned kitchen staff and ensuring tasks are completed following state regulations and facility policy and procedures. Required: HS diploma, 120-hour food manager’s certificate, and good communication skills in English. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; lift up to 50 pounds; withstand extreme temperatures and a wet environment. Preferred: Three years of experience. Send letter and resume to Department F&NS, Long Island State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790, or fax (631) 444-8789. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
7. Studio 97 will be opened during the Summer by Appointment Only
Studio 97 will be taking Appointments in advance for the following week in the Student Union basement.
call 632-6432 or email Studioo97@Aol.com
Have a great Summer
Submitted by: Maria Castrogivanni/FSA