Campus Announcements for the week of 03/16/2009
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Research News for March 2009 - From the Office of the Vice President for Research
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. Dr. Patricia Lewis Memorial
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Citation Data: H-Index, Impact Factors and Citation Alerts
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Feeding the Family
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Parenting the Explosive Child
5. Rescheduled - Managing Your Research Using Endnote: Basic Skills At The HSC
6. Xtreme Googling
7. Turn Your Learn On: YouTube, iTunes and Other Web Multimedia for Researchers
8. Civil Service in a Nutshell
9. And Justice For All- Diversity 101
10. Email Etiquette
11. Rf Appointments-Payroll-Time&Attendance-Employee Verifications&Records
12. Practical Skills for Supervisors- Now condensed into two days!
13. Independent Contractor Workshop
14. Focus, and reflect on, your teaching: The first step - how to Write a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
15. Encourage student involvement and participation in your course through mid-semester student feedback
16. Encourage students to discuss your course content: The Blackboard discussion board, announcements, and class email
17. Wikis and Blogs and Facebook . . . Oh My!
18. Manage your courses online quickly and easily: Blackboard for beginners
19. Stimulate Student Learning with the Use of Games in the Classroom
20. Determine whether students are learning as expected: Developing sound tests to measure how well students have achieved learning objectives
21. Faciliate Student Participation in Your Course by Using a SharePoint Site: Store and Share Ideas, Information, Communication and Documents.
22. Make your PowerPoint presentations more engaging with youtube
23. Strategies for Using Blogs -- Why Use Them? Blended Webinar
24. Opportunity for Graduate Students Interested in Nuclear Nonproliferation
25. Effectively and efficiently take notes, organize and retrieve information using your laptop: Using a PC with pen input
26. Keep students in sync or enforce prior learning while exploring course content. Schedule access using Blackboard's adaptive release feature
27. Redesign courses to work with smaller groups during class, increase access to your course by reducing face-to-face time
28. Efficiently find the information and documents you need: Strategies and software for managing information overload and building a personal knowledgebase
29. United States Census 2010: Stand Up and Be Counted!
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Steve Hamilton, Emma Walton Hamilton and Guests to speak at SB Southampton on March 18
2. Practice Without Borders: Not confusing the finger for the moon
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
4. Worlds of Lion Gardiner Conference - March 20-21, Wang Center
5. Chemistry Department
6. Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Notice
7. IHSS presents Donna Gabaccia "Imagining Nations of Immigrants"
8. New Strategies for Routinizing HIV testing, Identifying and Treating Acute HIV Infection and Implementing Post Exposure Prophylaxis
9. Dr. Paul Nurse, President, The Rockefeller University & Nobel Laureate to speak at BNL
10. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Karen Kupperman, Silver Professor of History at NYU
11. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, March 19, 2009
12. Melville Library Author Series featuring Professor Nicholas Rzhevsky, author of the new book The Modern Russian Theater...
13. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Climate Change, Cyclones and Lemur Biology"
14. Two AMS, Operations Research Seminars
15. Brooke Ellison Project and SBU Present:Stem Cell Research:The Science, The Ethics, The Promise. March 25 at 4:30pm, SAC Aud.
16. Creating New Dreams: The Multigenerational Impact of Adoption
17. UUP Academic Lecture Series
18. The SoMAS Graduate Student Club presents the Okubo Distinguished Scholar - Dr. Farooq Azam
19. Time Disordered Parenting: The Intergenerational Impact of Teen Parenting
20. Phi Theta Epsilon 1st Annual Lecture and Installation Reception
21. Gender and Technology Lecture: Dr. Ruth Cowan
22. School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Friday Colloquium Series - SoMAS
23. Neuroscience Seminar Series
24. Film maker Randy Olson will speak on -
25. Living World Lecture
26. SHAC Preventive Health Week: March 16 to March 19
27. Alia Nankoe presents "Living on the Edge: Vulnerability, Violence, and HIV AIDS" March 16, 4-5PM, Humanities 1006
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Joint Department of Physiology and Biophysics and Department of Biomedical Engineering Seminar
2. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
3. Colorectal Cancer Awareness Lecture
07. Charitable
1. A Special Invitation for Faculty & Staff: 2009 Stars of Stony Brook Gala
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Koranic Fatigue
2. The 16th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win 15,000
3. Free Concert: Egidius Kwartet - Holland-America Line, 1609. March 20
4. Pottery Sale, April 1st
5. Lacrosse for Autism
6. Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Peace
7. Blues co-bill of Brooks Williams and Beaucoup Blue at University Cafe Sunday March 29th 2 PM
8. Children's Orchestra Society Springtime Musical
9. Earthstock 2009: A Celebration of Earth Day
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Microsoft Photo Story 3: Digital Photo Storytelling
2. Managing Data with Access - New Dates
3. Small Business Development Center Workshops
4. Adobe Fireworks CS3
5. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
10. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
2. Study Of Hiv Positive And Aids And Chromium Picolinate
3. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb
4. Seeking Obese Men And Women 25 To 45 Years Of Age
5. Bipolar Maintenance Study
11. Miscellaneous
1. University PreSchool Registration Now Open!
2. Seawolves Sports Camps
3. The Summer Day Camp at Stony Brook
4. 3rd Annual Community Service Award Ceremony
5. The Camp Academies at Stony Brook
6. Bail Out Blow Out Clothing Clearance Sale at Matthews HSC Bookstore
7. Campus Child Care Available
8. Play it Safe!
9. Ombuds is Here to Help!
01. Administrative
1. Research News for March 2009 - From the Office of the Vice President for Research
Research News for March 2009 (Volume 9, issue 7) is now available at:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/resnew/resnew090310.html
Submitted by: Kathleen Green/Res
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. Dr. Patricia Lewis Memorial
Please join us on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Charles B. Wang Center Zodiac Gallery as we celebrate the life of Dr. Patricia Lewis, Founding Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry. For more information, please contact Marguerite Baldwin at 2-9189 or on notes.
Submitted by: Maria Ryan/HSC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Citation Data: H-Index, Impact Factors and Citation Alerts
In this workshop, learn how to: search your H-index, a measure of scientific productivity and impact, find journal impact factors and what that number represents, and set up citation alerts and find cited reference data using the Web of Science. Monday, Mar. 16 @ 1:30 PM. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
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Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
2. 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
March 19, 2009 Stony Brook’s Red Dragon Labyrinth, 12:001:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Feeding the Family
Hey, Mom, what’s cookin’? Do your kids revolt at the sight of vegetables? Do you feel confused with all the choices in the grocery aisle? Are you stuck eating the same foods over and over? Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring, bland and unsatisfying. You can take pleasure in cooking tasty meals for yourself and your family without all the stress. Come learn how to get your whole family to eat what you create. You’ll learn how to make healthy choices at the food market, fun snacks and secrets to simple, delicious and healthy 30 - minute meals.
Guest Speaker: Eileen Weilbacher, Holistic Health Counselor, www.behealthynow.com
March 17, 2009, Wang Center, Room 201, 12:00-1:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Parenting the Explosive Child
Some kids just have short fuses. Others may be diagnosed with an attention-deficit, developmental, or bipolar disorder. Regardless of the label, these children are often easily frustrated, demanding and explosive. Medications rarely fix these problems completely, rewards for good behavior may not work, and time-outs or punishments often lead to blow-ups. Collaborative Problem Solving is a new approach to parenting explosive kids that is based on this unique understanding of their problems. Come learn about this effective and clinically tested method to restoring peace to your home. The presentation includes DVD clips of therapists working with the families of explosive kids.
Guest Speaker, Brian Quinn, LCSW, Ph.D.
March 24, 2009, HSC, Level 3, Classroom 155, 12:00-1:00pm
March 26, 2009, Wang Center, Room 301, 12:00-1:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
5. Rescheduled - Managing Your Research Using Endnote: Basic Skills At The HSC
Creating the bibliography is often the most tedious part of writing a research paper. Using EndNote, a bibliographic management software program, this task just became much easier. In this workshop learn: how to create & organize an EndNote Library, how to download results from a literature search into EndNote, how to insert your references into a MS Word document, and how to format your bibliography. Monday, March 23 @ 2:30 PM at the Health Science Library. Register at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
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Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
6. Xtreme Googling
So you thought you knew Google? Watch a librarian reveal some of the secret powers of this amazing search engine. See Google challenge scholarship and lose! Watch as Google redefines the law! Go places you never dreamed were possible sitting down! Discover answers for which there are no questions! In this workshop learn how to: find historical images and videos, Google numbers, create your own search engines, explore the magic world of Google Maps & Earth, Google books and find out about other Google geekery. Wednesday, March 18 @ 2:30 PM. Classroom A, 1St Floor, Melville Library. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
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Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
7. Turn Your Learn On: YouTube, iTunes and Other Web Multimedia for Researchers
Sure YouTube is a lot of fun, but have you ever used it for a class presentation or research project? For the arts, sciences and everything in between there are riches of multimedia content available online. Tap into this wealth of resources to include multimedia in your research and classwork. In this workshop learn: how to search for multimedia content online -- including images, video and audio, how to cite online multimedia in your research, how to insert multimedia in a presentation and on Blackboard, and Web tools for organizing and sharing media content. Thursday, March 19 @ 1 PM. Classroom A, 1st Floor, Melville Library. Register @
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
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Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
8. Civil Service in a Nutshell
March 20, 2009 9:30am 12:30pm
This workshop will help provide you with information about Civil Service list appointments, canvassing lists, transfers, types of appointments, and much more!
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, hiring department managers and employees seeking Civil Service list information on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0008
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
9. And Justice For All- Diversity 101
March 31, 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
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0020
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
10. Email Etiquette
Email Etiquette
March 20, 2009 9:00am 12:00pm
Want to learn how to effectively communicate via email? Then this workshop is for you! The following information will be covered:
-Proper formatting for emails
-Content development
-Tips on more effective use of Lotus Notes.
-Legal "do's" and "don't's" for email communication at Stony Brook
-Identify common pitfalls with emailing
Target Audience: This program is open to all West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton employees.
Seats are limited so click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0032
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
11. Rf Appointments-Payroll-Time&Attendance-Employee Verifications&Records
March 31, 2009 9:30am 11:30am
This program will cover the following:
-Appointment Packages
-Forms
-Time and Attendance
-File Components
-Retention Guidelines
-Verification
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Departmental Personnel Administrators and anyone who is responsible for Research Foundation HR Administration. HSC/WEST Campus employees only
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0005
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
12. Practical Skills for Supervisors- Now condensed into two days!
April 8th & 9th
This 2 day course is skill-based and examines the day-to-day practice of helping employees perform at their optimum level.
Built on practical models of what effective managers think, say and do, the work environment they want to create and the relationships they need to build and sustain, this program focuses on the best practices and techniques necessary to be a highly effective supervisor.
Key Highlights
-A competency approach to supervision
-Coaching and counseling
-Setting direction & focus
-Communication
-Delegation
-Personal styles
-Coaching for sustained development
-Strategies for influencing and motivating
-Action Plan
Target Audience:
All New Supervisors as well as supervisors who have never been formally trained in the supervisory function.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0028
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
13. Independent Contractor Workshop
April 7, 2009
This workshop will help to identify the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. You will learn about the resources and forms that are available on the internet to help determine what documentation is required by HRS in order to process requests for payment. We’ll cover some frequently asked questions, and go over the IRS 20 Factors of the Common Law Test which helps to identify independent contractors.
Target Audience: Anyone responsible for preparing payment requests for Independent Contractors
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0038
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
14. Focus, and reflect on, your teaching: The first step - how to Write a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Wednesday, March 25, from 12pm to 1:30pm
Having a defined and written teaching philosophy is important for career purposes, personal reflection, professional promotion, and classroom relationships with your students. In addition, a defined philosophy helps you to make decisions about the design and delivery, grading approaches etc within your courses.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=149&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
15. Encourage student involvement and participation in your course through mid-semester student feedback
Wednesday, March 25, from 11am to 12pm
Don’t wait until it's too late to obtain student feedback to plan improvements to your course. Come to share your ideas about what information is helpful for you and your students, and learn some techniques to design your own mid-term student survey to gather the information you need.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=148&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
16. Encourage students to discuss your course content: The Blackboard discussion board, announcements, and class email
Tuesday, March 24, from 4pm to 5:30pm
Do you find yourself answering the same student questions over and over, even if you made an announcement in class? "When is the assignment due?" "Where will class be held this week?" "Which chapters should I study?" "What is this reading about?"
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=147&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
17. Wikis and Blogs and Facebook . . . Oh My!
Tuesday, March 17, 12:30pm to 2pm
Are you intimidated in department meetings when colleagues go on and on about the wikis and blogs they use in their classrooms? What is a wiki? What is a blog? They sound like characters out of a Star Wars movie. And, Facebook in the classroom Never! What’s happening to education today?
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903171230;Tue.,%20Mar.%2017;12:30pm;2:00pm;Wikis,%20Blogs%20and%20Facebook%20%20.%20.%20.%20Oh%20My!;TFC111;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
18. Manage your courses online quickly and easily: Blackboard for beginners
Tuesday, March 17, 4pm to 5:30pm
Consider this a crash course in Blackboard. This workshop is perfect for those who have never used Blackboard, or who need a refresher. First, we’ll demonstrate Blackboard and highlight some features. Then, you’ll be able to log into Blackboard and explore how it works.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903171600;Tue.,%20Mar.%2017;4:00pm;5:30pm;Manage%20your%20courses%20online%20quickly%20and%20easily:%20Blackboard%20for%20beginners;ITS%20102;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
19. Stimulate Student Learning with the Use of Games in the Classroom
Tuesday, March 17, 4pm to 5:30pm
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).
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903171601;Tue.,%20Mar.%2017;4:00pm;5:30pm;Stimulate%20Student%20Learning%20with%20the%20Use%20of%20Games%20in%20the%20Classroom%20;TFC%20114;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20A
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
20. Determine whether students are learning as expected: Developing sound tests to measure how well students have achieved learning objectives
Wednesday, March 18, 11am to 12pm
Linking learning objectives and grading procedures is one of the most effective strategies to motivate students’ learning. This workshop will focus on how to develop tests and exams to reflect the learning objectives described in your syllabus.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903181100;Wed.,%20Mar.%2018;11:00am;12:00pm;Determine%20whether%20your%20students%20are%20learning%20as%20you%20expect:%20developing%20sound%20tests%20to%20measure%20how%20well%20the%20students%20have%20achieved%20your%20learning%20objectives;TFC%20201;Melville%20Library%20Directors%20Office%20-%20Large%20Conference%20Room%20W1503
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
21. Faciliate Student Participation in Your Course by Using a SharePoint Site: Store and Share Ideas, Information, Communication and Documents.
Wednesday, March 18, 12pm to 1:30pm
This workshop demonstrates the versatility of a SharePoint course site in regards to setting permissions. Control who can see what and when on your site: Utilizing the permissions settings on SharePoint.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903181200;Wed.,%20Mar.%2018;12:00pm;1:30pm;Faciliate%20Student%20Participation%20in%20Your%20Course%20by%20Using%20a%20SharePoint%20Site:%20Store%20and%20Share%20Ideas,%20Information,%20Communication%20and%20Documents.%20%20Part%202%20-%20%20Permissions%20%20;ITS%20205;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
22. Make your PowerPoint presentations more engaging with youtube
Wednesday, March 18, 4pm to 5:30pm
This workshop will cover the process of capturing and converting video from the popular video sharing site YouTube.com using free and open source software available on Microsoft Windows XP or Macintosh computers.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/ClassForm.pl?CFN=0903181600;Wed.,%20Mar.%2018;4:00pm;5:30pm;Make%20your%20PowerPoint%20presentations%20more%20engaging%20with%20youtube;ET%20204;Melville%20Library%20PC%20Classroom%20C1640%20B
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
23. Strategies for Using Blogs -- Why Use Them? Blended Webinar
Wednesday, March 18, from 1:30pm to 3pm
Blended Webinar: Is it possible that web blogs are going on 11 years old? It's true, based on Jorn Barger's RobotWisdom.com site being the first to call itself a Web log in December 1997. Today blogs and bloggers number in the millions with posts that capture commentary on everything and nothing. So, who is blogging in academia and why these days? How are blogs being supported on campuses and integrated into assignments?
Are blogs gaining merit and attention among scholars? Are we actually participating or are most of us blogging voyeurs? This session will highlight some of the current trends in blogging both inside and outside academia, noting where paths and posts are starting to cross.
Please join Nancy Wozniak, TLT, in an after discussion. RSVP to nwozniak@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=193&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx%3FCalendarDate%3D3%252F18%252F2009%26CalendarPeriod%3DDay
Submitted by: Nancy Wozniak/DoIT
24. Opportunity for Graduate Students Interested in Nuclear Nonproliferation
Brookhaven National Laboratory will offer a 3-week course on "Nuclear Nonproliferation, Safeguards, and Security in the 21st Century" commencing on June 8 at the laboratory for prospective, current, and recent graduate students. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $1,650 to cover expenses. Applications and letters of recommendation must be received by March 20, 2009. For further details, go to www.bnl.gov/education/nnss.
http://www.bnl.gov/education/nnss
Submitted by: Patricia Dixon/Prov
25. Effectively and efficiently take notes, organize and retrieve information using your laptop: Using a PC with pen input
Thursday, March 19, from 10am to 11:30am
A demonstration of using a Tablet PC and Microsoft Office software to take notes at meetings or during classes. Convert your handwriting into printed text, add images and video, draw graphs and formulae with OneNote. Integrate appointments and tasks with Outlook. Annotate on top of PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets or Word documents.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=142&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
26. Keep students in sync or enforce prior learning while exploring course content. Schedule access using Blackboard's adaptive release feature
Thursday, March 19, from 1pm to 2:30pm
In the past, Blackboard allowed you to hide content from students by setting dates in which content would automatically become available and unavailable. Adaptive Release provides more options to control access to content, by setting rules on various criteria.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=144&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
27. Redesign courses to work with smaller groups during class, increase access to your course by reducing face-to-face time
Friday, March 20, from 12pm to 1pm
Redesign courses so you can work with smaller groups during class time, increase student access to your course by reducing face-to-face class time or delivering content online: Online and blended course design
This workshop provides concrete strategies for you to redesign your on-campus course for blended and online teaching and learning. The workshop provides an overview of the blended and online formats, content, and activities as well as general tips and pointers for fostering student centered learning. The interactive sessions will help you address the challenges and benefits related to developing a blended or online course and help you to find the next steps needed to get your blended or online course up and running.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=145&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
28. Efficiently find the information and documents you need: Strategies and software for managing information overload and building a personal knowledgebase
Monday, March 23, from 11am to 12:30pm
Information overload is a significant problem for today’s knowledge worker. Even highly specialized individuals find it difficult to know everything about their chosen field. Successful knowledge workers know the essential core content of their field and have developed strategies to rapidly find and apply new information as needed. In this workshop we will discuss and demonstrate mechanisms to structure and categorize information based each individual’s existing knowledge and to easily distinguish new and important information from the background clutter. Since the classification and structuring mechanisms are individually designed, information retrieval in fast and intuitive.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/Lists/Faculty%20%20Instructor%20Development%20Opportunities%20%20On/DispForm.aspx?ID=146&Source=https%3A%2F%2Ftlt%2Estonybrook%2Eedu%2FFacultyServices%2FLists%2FFaculty%2520%2520Instructor%2520Development%2520Opportunities%2520%2520On%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
29. United States Census 2010: Stand Up and Be Counted!
The Center for Public Health and Health Policy Research cordially invites you attend the US Census 2010 workshop on March 25 2009 at 3 PM in Lecture Hall 6 in the Health Science Center. In 2010, the U.S. census will define who we are as a nation. Taken every 10 years, the census affects political representation and directs the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding. As 2010 Census partners, educators can engage many residents who are otherwise difficult to reach because of geography or language barriers or college students who have historically been hard to count. As an education partner, you can help convey to your community the importance of participating in this historic event and ensure no one is left uncounted. Achieving a complete and accurate 2010 Census is in our hands.
Submitted by: Jewel Stafford/UHMC
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Steve Hamilton, Emma Walton Hamilton and Guests to speak at SB Southampton on March 18
Writers Speak Lecture Series
Stephen Hamilton, a producer, actor, director, and teacher, co-founded Bay Street Theatre in 1991 with Emma Walton Hamilton and Sybil Christopher. Steve produced over 50 productions, many of which transferred to Broadway and Off-Broadway. Among his directing credits are the World Premiere of Ira Lewis’ Gross Points, starring Alec Baldwin.
Emma Walton Hamilton is a theater professional and arts educator, as well as a best-selling author and editor. Walton Hamilton has written 16 children’s books in partnership with her mother, actress Julie Andrews, and serves as Editorial Director for The Julie Andrews Collection publishing program. Her latest book, a solo venture, is entitled Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment.
Wednesday, March 18, 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. Practice Without Borders: Not confusing the finger for the moon
International Occupational Therapist Frank Kronenberg will be discussing his experiences in Africa, Asia and Latin America, using a "Health Promotion Without Borders" approach, Occupational Therapist Frank Kronenberg will provide an in-depth exploration of who we are and what we stand (up) for as international practice professionals, scholars, and activists. This talk will address the following three questions:
1. Personally, what do you most value to be and to do?
2. Professionally, what do you most value to be and to do?
3. Politically, what ‘good fights’ (conflict and cooperation situations) do you strategically engage in to put into practice that which you value most?
Wang Center Theater
April 1, 6:30pm
Stony Brook Students and Faculty Free
Non Stony Brook Students $15.00
Non Stony Brook Faculty $25.00
For tickets contact Cathy at 631-444-2363 or Catherine.Gropper@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Catherine Gropper/HSC
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Ying Fan Reinfelder from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University. Professor Reinfelder's seminar entitled, "Groundwater May Be a Key Player in the Global Water Cycle," will be presented on Wednesday, March 18, at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) 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://www.atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
4. Worlds of Lion Gardiner Conference - March 20-21, Wang Center
On March 20-21, 2009 Stony Brook and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies will co-host The Worlds of Lion Gardiner, c. 1599-1663: Crossings and Boundaries. This inter-disciplinary conference uses Lion Gardiner, the prominent 17th-century colonist and founder of Gardiner's Island, as the focal point for an exploration of the history and culture of the early Atlantic world.
http://www.mceas.org/gardiner/index.html
Submitted by: Andrew Newman/CAS
5. Chemistry Department
On Thursday, March 19, 2009 Dr. Paramjit Arora from New York University will be holding a seminar entitled, "Synthetic Strategies for Targeting Protein Interfaces" in Room 412 in the Chemistry Dept. Bdlg. from 4:00PM-6:00PM.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/Admin
6. Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Notice
Monday, March 16,2009 - at 12:00pm
Speaker: Huiyan Huang, Graduate Student, Faculty/Student Workshop
Title: Lipid signaling on mitochondrial surface
Host: Dr. Michael Frohman
Location: Basic Science Tower Level 8- Room 140
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
7. IHSS presents Donna Gabaccia "Imagining Nations of Immigrants"
Donna Gabaccia, Immigration Research Center, University of Minnesota and Russell Sage Foundation will be discussing her work on: "Imagining Nations of Immigrants"
When: Thursday, March 19, 12:50 pm
Where: SBS Building N-320
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sociology/ihss/events.shtml
Submitted by: Daniel Levy/CAS
8. 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
9. Dr. Paul Nurse, President, The Rockefeller University & Nobel Laureate to speak at BNL
Dr. Paul Nurse will speak as part of the George B. Pegram Lecture Series at Brookhaven National Laboratory. "Controlling the Cell Cycle" at 11:00 AM and "The great ideas of Biology" at 4:00 PM on March 18, 2009 in the Berkner Hall Auditorium. These lectures are free and open to the public. Visitors age 16 and over must bring a photo ID. Sponsored by Brookhaven Science Associates.
http://www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/PR_display.asp?prID=913
Submitted by: Faith Mirabile/Prov
10. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Karen Kupperman, Silver Professor of History at NYU
Karen Kupperman will speak on "The Love-Hate Relationship with Experts in the Early Modern Atlantic" on Friday, March 20 at 4:15 p.m. in the Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2.
This Provost's lecture is held in conjunction with the conference "The Worlds of Lion Gardiner, c. 1599-1663: Crossings and Boundaries" at Stony Brook University on March 20 & 21. The conference is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. On-site registration will be available on a space available basis. For more information about the conference, please view: www.mceas.org/gardiner/
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Janine Pearce/Prov
11. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, March 19, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Ross Nehm, Associate Professor, College of Education and Human Ecology & Department of Evolution, Ecology , and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University, entitled, "Thinking about evolution education: Misconceptions and measurement". It will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00p.m. Hosted by Dr. Keith Sheppard.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
12. Melville Library Author Series featuring Professor Nicholas Rzhevsky, author of the new book The Modern Russian Theater...
Wednesday, March 18 at 12:45 p.m.
Nicholas Rzhevsky, Professor and Chair, Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures will discuss his new book, "The Modern Russian Theater: A Literary and Cultural History." This comprehensive and original survey of Russian theater in the 20 th and 21 st centuries encompasses the major productions of directors that drew from Russian and world literature. It is the result of more than two decades of research and the author's professional experience working with the Russian director Yuri Liubimov. The book traces the transformation of literary works into the brilliant stagecraft that characterizes Russian theater.
Location: Javits Room (2nd floor of the Melville Library)
Sponsored by the University Libraries.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/events.shtml
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
13. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Climate Change, Cyclones and Lemur Biology"
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 18, 2009, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Patricia Wright, Department of Anthropology, Stony Brook University. Host: Dr. Michael Bell. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
14. Two AMS, Operations Research Seminars
"Accuracy Certificates For Computational Problems With Convex Structure"
Uriel G. Rothblum, from Technion, in Haifa, Israel, introduces the notion of certificates which verify the accuracy of solutions of computational problems with convex structure; such problems include minimizing convex functions, variational inequalities with monotone operators, computing saddle points of convex-concave functions and solving convex Nash equilibrium problems. This talk is based on a joint paper with Arkadi Nemirovsk and Shmuel Onn.
Thursday, March 19, 2009, 11:30 - 12:30
"Production Systems Engineering: Main Problems, Solutions, and Applications"
S.M. Meerkov, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and computer Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, will speak about Production Systems Engineering, an emerging branch of Engineering intended to uncover fundamental principles that govern production systems and utilize them for the purposes of analysis, continuous improvement, and design. More information at www.ProductionSystemsEngineering.com
March 23, 4:00-5:00,
Both in Math Tower, AMS Seminar Room, 1-122
http://www.ams.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Maripat Quinn/CEAS
15. Brooke Ellison Project and SBU Present:Stem Cell Research:The Science, The Ethics, The Promise. March 25 at 4:30pm, SAC Aud.
This will be an informational session about the importance of stem cell research. This event will include a screening of the poignant and personal stem cell documentary, Hope Deferred, to be followed by a dynamic panel discussion and question and answer session. As stem cell research is an issue that affects all of our lives and incorporates aspects of legislation,science,ethics, and advocacy, we encourage students from all disciplines to attend. This event is free and open to the public.
http://www.brookeellisonproject.org
Submitted by: Carrie-Ann Miller/CEAS
16. Creating New Dreams: The Multigenerational Impact of Adoption
Child & Family Studiesis is hosting a lecture by Sirka Louca,LCSW-R, Adoption Specialist and Psycholtherapist, Creating New Dreams: The Muligenerational Impact of Adoption, on Tuesday March 17, 2009, 9:50-11:10, Javits Room 111 in conjunction with the course on The Infant and Young Child. This presentation is part of a series of programs on Time Disorderd Parenthood: Reshaping Generational Dreams sponsored by The Office of Diversity and Affirmative Actions Dialogues Across Differences initiative on Dreams Deferred. For more information or if a disability related accomodation is required, call or email Dr. Joan Kuchner,Director Child and Family Studies 632-7695.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
17. UUP Academic Lecture Series
Join us on Tuesday, March 24 for the second in the UUP Academic Lecture Series. Steven Greenhouse, labor correspondent for the New York Times, will be discussing trends transforming America's workplaces. Steven Greenhouse is the author of "The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker", a vividly reported book that chronicles the pressures placed upon workers in many facets of contemporary work life. The lecture will take place from 4:00pm-5:30pm in Lecture Hall 1, Level 2 of the Health Sciences Center. If you plan on attending, please call 444-1505. Light refreshments will be served. This lecture series is partially funded by the NYSUT Local Action Project.
Submitted by: Sharon Hines/Affl
18. The SoMAS Graduate Student Club presents the Okubo Distinguished Scholar - Dr. Farooq Azam
Please join us for the Okubo Distinguished Scholar Career Talk presented by Dr. Farooq Azam of SCRIPPS Institute of Oceanography. His seminar entitled; "Looking back to look forward - reflections on the dynamic field of microbial oceanography will be presented on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 4:30pm at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus).
Submitted by: Chester Frost/MSRC
19. Time Disordered Parenting: The Intergenerational Impact of Teen Parenting
Child and Family Studies is hosting an improvisational role play performance and discussion on Time Disordered Parenting: The Intergenerational Impact of Teen Parenting on Wednesday March 25, 2009 12:50-2:30 in Psychology A, Room 109. The program will feature The Byron T. Miller Players, Coordinated by Maria McCue, Community Educator of Suffolk Network for Adolescent Pregnancy and a presentation and discussion led by Shawn Hirst, MSW, Project Coordinator, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Services Project, Department of Health. This program is supported by the Dialogues Across Differences Dreams Deferred initiative of the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action. For more information or if a disability related accomodation is required , call Dr. Joan Kuchner, Director, Child and Family Studies, 632-7695, Joan.Kuchner@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
20. Phi Theta Epsilon 1st Annual Lecture and Installation Reception
In honor of Occupational Therapy Month, Stony Brook University and Occupational Therapy announces the:
Phi Theta Epsilon 1st Annual Lecture and Installation Reception: A Professional Journey: From COTA to Occupational Therapy Researcher. Guest speaker: Fran Babiss, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, Coordinator, Evidence Based Practice, South Oaks Hospital and Clinical Associate Professor, Stony Brook University. Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 4:30 PM, Health Science Center, Level 3 Galleria, School of Health Technology and Management. RSVP to Cathy at (631) 444-2363 or cgropper@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Catherine Gropper/HSC
21. Gender and Technology Lecture: Dr. Ruth Cowan
Gender and Technology Lecture: Dr. Ruth Cowan
Wednesday March 18th, 7pm-8pm
Light Engineering, Room 102
Reception to follow in the SSO Center at Roth Cafe
Co-Sponsored by the Undergraduate Colleges of Information and Technology Studies And Human Development
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ucolleges/hdv/activities.shtml
Submitted by: David Scarzella/OSA
22. School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Friday Colloquium Series - SoMAS
Please join us for an Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium by Okubo Scholar, Farooq Azam of SCRIPPS Institute of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. His seminar entitled; "Bacterial regulation of the ocean's biogeochemical state: a mechanistic view Will be presented on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus).
Submitted by: Chester Frost/MSRC
23. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a seminar. Patricia K. Coyle, M.D., Professor and Acting Chair, Department of Neurology, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, will be giving a talk on "Update on MS Pathophysiology."
Faculty Host: Lorne Mendell, 632-8632
Coffee at 11:45 am
Submitted by: Diane Godden/CAS
24. Film maker Randy Olson will speak on -
'How Al Gore "failed badly" in his mission to save humanity from global warming,' and the challenges of communicating science to the general public. SoMas, South Campus Thursday, March 19, 2009, 5:30 p.m., Endeavor 120. Sponsored by the Department of Ecology & Evolution, SoMas, School of Journalism, The Grad Student Association and the OVPR.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
25. Living World Lecture
Friday, March 20, 2009, 5 P.M., Javits Lecture Hall Room 100. Film maker Randy Olson will show his new film "Sizzle," a mockumentary about global climate change. See the film and talk to the director! Sponsored by the Department of Ecology & Evolution, SoMas, School of Journalism,, The Grad Student Association and the OVPR.
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/livingworld
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
26. SHAC Preventive Health Week: March 16 to March 19
The Stony Brook Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is hosting its first Preventive Health Week from Monday 3/16 to Thursday 3/19. The week mainly focuses on reaching out to students through a series of Preventive Health Evening Lectures (6pm-8pm) on Nutrition and Fitness - Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2, Disease Prevention - Wang Center, Room# 101, Mental Health - Career Center and Preventive Health internship and community service opportunities - Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2. Various speakers have been invited to present specific prevention topics to students in a refreshing and informative format.
For more information go to:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/communityservice/SHACflyer-ED.jpg
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/communityservice/SHACflyer-ED.jpg
Submitted by: Urszula Zalewski/OSA
27. Alia Nankoe presents "Living on the Edge: Vulnerability, Violence, and HIV AIDS" March 16, 4-5PM, Humanities 1006
Women's History Month speaker Alia Nankoe is the GBV Capacity Development Coordinator of the United Nations Population Fund. Reception to follow in Humanities 1009. Event co-sponsored by the Africana Studies Department and the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Joint Department of Physiology and Biophysics and Department of Biomedical Engineering Seminar
Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 12 noon
"Filling the Gaps in Submarine Rescue"
Richard T. Mahon, CDR, MC (UMO), USN
Head, Undersea Medicine Department, Naval Medical Research Center
Location: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Hosts: Dr. Ki Chon and Dr. Peter Brink
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
2. 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
3. Colorectal Cancer Awareness Lecture
Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer are Often Silent
Did you know....
-About 75 percent of all new cases occur in individuals with no known risk factors
-Colorectal cancer occurs equally in men and women, but African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at later stages of the disease, and at a younger age
-Colorectal cancer is usually curable when detected early
Join us and learn more about the prevention and treatment of Colorectal Cancer from Stony Brook University Medical Center’s Colon and Rectal Surgery experts, and sign up for a free screening at a later date.
March 25, 2009, 4:30-5:30 pm
Stony Brook University
Health Sciences Center
Level 4, Atkins Learning Center
Featured speakers include:
Roberto Bergamaschi, MD, PhD, FRCS, FASCRS, FACS, Professor and Chief, Colon & Rectal Surgery
Marvin L. Corman, MD, FACS, FASCRS
William B. Smithy, MD, FACS, FASCRS
For more information, call HealthConnect at (631) 444-4000.
Submitted by: Catherine Mcwilliams/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. 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
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Koranic Fatigue
Lec-dem (March 25)
Performance (March 26)
With irreverent humor, scalding insight, and deft character sketches, the inimitable Riz Mirza, an Indian American brought up in the Bronx, challenges stereotypes, pushes boundaries, and unabashedly questions what it means to be of Muslim heritage in the current global war on terror. (Part of the South Asian and Asian American Series)
Tickets for performance: $25 for VIP; $15 for general admission; $10 for students/seniors. Lec-dem is free.
Please call (631) 632-4400 or e-mail wangcenter@stonybrook.edu to reserve your tickets.
Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 pm, Wang Center
Thursday, March 26, 8:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
2. 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
3. Free Concert: Egidius Kwartet - Holland-America Line, 1609. March 20
In conjunction with the Worlds of Lion Gardiner Conference, the Egidius Kwartet will be performing The Holland-America Line, 1609, between 8-9 on March 20 in the Wang Center Chapel.
http://http://www.egidiuskwartet.nl/
Submitted by: Andrew Newman/CAS
4. Pottery Sale, April 1st
Pottery Sale, Student Union Lobby, April 1st (additional sale dates 4/22, 5/6). The Craft Center will hold a pottery sale on Wednesday, 3/11 from 9am3pm in the Student Union Lobby. Our ceramic ware is hand made in the Union Craft Center ceramic studio. Come on over and support this creative community. Many fine pieces available to purchase including bowls, mugs, vases, teapots, sculpture, plates and more. Gift certificates available. The Crafts Center offers classes that are non-credit, low cost and open to the public. For registration/brochure either come to the Craft Center located in the Student Union lower level room 049 or contact us: Phone 632-6822; Email craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu; Website www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Lacrosse for Autism
Second Annual Lacrosse for Autism is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at LaValle Stadium. The day kicks off at noon when Duke faces off against Dartmouth and than later Stony Brook vs UMBC. All proceeds raised benefit the Cody Center.
http://www.lax4autism.com/buy-tickets.html
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
6. Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Peace
These three men, from different cultures, continents, and ages, dedicated their lives for the common good of humanity. This exhibition provides a glimpse of the common path of profound dedication and achievement in improving the lives of all people , linking friends from diverse communities together for a common cause.
Opening Ceremony:
March 24, 2009, 5:00 pm
Wang Center Skylight Lobby
Exhibition:
March 25 to April 3, 2009
Weekdays: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Weekends: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wang Center Skylight Lobby
Sponsored by Soka Gakkai International USA, Stony Brook University
In collaboration with Office of Diversity & Affirmative Action Charles B. Wang Center’s Asian & American Programs Martin Luther King Jr International Chapel, Morehouse College
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
7. Blues co-bill of Brooks Williams and Beaucoup Blue at University Cafe Sunday March 29th 2 PM
Brooks Williams has been described as a "fret monster who has to be seen to be believed" with funky chords, walking bass lines and fiery riffs.
Beaucoup Blue is a father & son duo with a range of instruments (six and twelve string guitars, slide guitar and dobro) along with two soulful voices exploring the blues, soul, folk and re&b.
Advance sale is $20 until Thursday, March 26th at www.universitycafe.org with available door tickets at $25.00
Information: e-mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com or call 631-632-1093
Reserve now for Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration May 23rd 7:30 PM with
The Kennedys, Rod MacDonald, Caroline Doctorow and Russ Seeger at www.universitycafe.org
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
8. Children's Orchestra Society Springtime Musical
Join us for an afternoon of music performed by the Children’s Orchestra Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to teaching children the language of music, and to presenting these young musicians in orchestra and chamber music concerts with their peers and well-established artists. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma and Music Director Michael Dadap, COS believes in a child's innate ability to learn and develop musical talent of the highest level when nurtured in a supportive environment. For more information, please call Darlene Nourjanian (631) 872-0786; Nini Galeazzi (631) 220-7635; or Ramon Villongco (631) 742-3479.
$35 for general admission; $15 for students. Reserve early. Seats are limited!
Sunday, March 29, 3:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
9. 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, 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 Cafe 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
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Microsoft Photo Story 3: Digital Photo Storytelling
NCE 326 * 4 Sessions * Fee $329
Microsoft Photo Stony allows users to create a show and tell presentation from their digital photos. With Microsoft Photostory, you can create stories and projects via photo slideshows. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop or rotate pictures. Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photostories.
Then personalize them with titles and captions. Small file sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. Watch them on your TV, a computer or a Windows Mobile-based portable device.
Section A: Saturdays, 9am-12pm; March 21, 28, April 4 & 18, 2009
10% discount for University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
For registration information visit the SPD Website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/courses or call (631) 632-7022
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Managing Data with Access - New Dates
NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers,accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory nformation. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Required text: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN# 0735623031) Cost of book not included
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees, Spouses and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section F: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; April 1, 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
3. Small Business Development Center Workshops
Making Connections: Business Exchange and Networking
March 19, 2009 5 - 8:00 pm LI High Tech Incubator
Registration fee: $20
Operating a home based business
Saturday, March 28, 2009 5 - 8:00 pm Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook
Registration fee: $15;
to register, e-mail lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Refreshments Served
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
4. 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
5. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Required Text: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN # 073562304x) Cost of book not included
Section G: Mondays, 10am-1pm; March 30; April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
10. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Study Of Hiv Positive And 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+or 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. (631) 444-9362 or (631) 444-3740
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 @ (631) 444-2215
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Seeking Obese Men And Women 25 To 45 Years Of Age
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
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Medical Center
For more information please call 631-444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Bipolar Maintenance Study
Bipolar Maintenance Study
We are enrolling students with Bipolar I Disorder in a clinical research study. This study will assess the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication versus placebo when added to conventional bipolar medications. The investigational study medication is currently approved by the FDA for use in adults with bipolar I disorder. Participants in this study may be able to continue on their current bipolar medications.
Participation requires attending regular study visits, at Stony Brook University's Child Psychiatry Outpatient Department, over a period of approximately one year
Study participants must be:
10 -17 years old.
Diagnosed with bipolar I disorder.
Currently on a stable regimen of bipolar medication(s), but still experiencing symptoms.
Study Participants May Receive, at No Cost:
Study specific medical care including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
Investigational study medication
Compensation for time and travel
All participants’ information will remain confidential.
For information, contact Gregory Carlson at 631-632-8828.
Submitted by: Gregory Carlson/UHMC
11. Miscellaneous
1. 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. Seawolves Sports Camps
Stony Brook Athletics provides quality overnight or full day sport programs directed by NCAA Division I SB Head Coaches. Each camper is given the opportunity to receive instruction from the top college players in the game today. The Seawolves sports camps are tailored to campers of all skill levels and abilities so that children have the opportunity to progress at their own rate. We offer Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Millon Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball, Football, Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Strength and Conditioning, Tennis, and Volleyball Camp. Please call for our brochures or visit our website. Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM for the following dates: Feb. 28th, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
3. The Summer Day Camp at Stony Brook
Think of the warm days of summer, ice cream and children giggling! Our Summer Day Camp combines a special mixture of recreational and educational activities for children between the ages of 5-12. Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child! Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. A 10% discount on tuition is given to all Stony Brook staff members. Register before March 21st to receive an additional 5% savings.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: Feb. 28th, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
4. 3rd Annual Community Service Award Ceremony
Call For Nominations
3rd Annual Community Service Award Ceremony
Student Activities Center, Ballroom A: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:30PM-2:00PM
Celebrate Stony Brook’s commitment to community service! We are pleased to recognize members of our University for their significant contribution to the community with the Excellence in Community Service and the Outstanding Community Service Awards.
Students, faculty and staff nominees can be recognized for:
Volunteer Work, Community Service Projects, Outstanding community involvement/commitment,Faculty/student involvement in courses that have a community connection or civic component.
Form and Submission Instructions:
Submission Deadline: March 27, 2009
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/communityservice/
Nomination Process:
Nominations will be reviewed by the Community Service & Service-Learning Committee and all those selected for recognition will be notified by April 13, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/communityservice/
Submitted by: Urszula Zalewski/OSA
5. The Camp Academies at Stony Brook
We now offer Camp Academies for children entering Kindergarten though grade 11 in the Fall 2009. Our special Camp Academies are designed to satisfy our campers with an interest in Acting, Art, Chess, Chess/Medical, Computers, Creative Writing, Forensics, GBA - Video Game Design, 3D Modeling, Robotics, Reading, Medical, and Sciences. These programs will run for one or two week intervals during the summer. The camper will receive instructional activities relating to his or her chosen topic. A hot lunch and snack will also be provided. Call for our brochure or visit our website.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: Feb. 28th, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th, 2009.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
6. Bail Out Blow Out Clothing Clearance Sale at Matthews HSC Bookstore
Matthews Medical Books & Uniforms is having a $5 $10 $15 & $20 clothing clearance sale. If you missed the last one, you missed some real bargains and you won't want to miss this one. Select collegiate wear, scrubs, lab coats and even some shoes are drastically reduced for final sale liquidation. While supplies last come visit us on Level 2, Room 310 in the Health Science Center 444-3685.
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA
7. 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
8. Play it Safe!
Know the exit routes from your office, floor, or building. Study them in advance. It is easy to get disoriented during an actual emergency.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
9. Ombuds is Here to Help!
As a designated neutral third party, the Ombudsperson will listen to all sides of an issue and may advise, refer, mediate, counsel, or negotiate. Visit the Ombuds Office in W050 Melville Library, call 632-9200, or visit www.stonybrook.edu/ombuds.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff