Campus Announcements for the week of 08/17/2009
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Staff and Faculty Volunteers Needed for Experience Stony Brook Programming & New Student Convocation on Opening Day, August 28th
2. Research News for August 2009 from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. New Fines and Fees at the Health Sciences Library
2. Flex Spending Account Recieve Campus Savings
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Prefer to learn Lotus Notes from the comfort of your air conditioned office?
2. Emergency Medical Technician(EMT)Evening Classes
3. New Higher Education Administration Courses from the School of Professional Development (SPD)
4. You still have a chance To Register For Practical Skills For Supervisors!
5. Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service starts with you!
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Hip and Knee Pain
2. Neuroscience Seminar Series
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Anesthesiology
07. Charitable
1. Help Tackle Childhood Cancer with the SBU Football Team
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Buy Staller Center tickets now for best seats. www.stallercenter.com or call 631-632-2787
2. Stony Brook Seapups Kids Den '09-'10
3. Career Women's Luncheon Speakers Needed
4. Eclectic roots/alt band DaisyCutter begins Sunday Street Acoustic Series University Cafe Sunday, September 27th 2 PM
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) Certification Preparation Course
2. Small Business Development Center Workshop
3. OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course,
4. Pottery, Bartending, Painting, Jewelry. Register Now
5. Pottery on the wheel Class begins 9/17
10. Research
1. Do You Have Heart Failure?
2. Paid Research Opportunity
11. Miscellaneous
1. Campus Child Care Available
2. Math, Physics and Language classes for elementary and middle school students in Stony Brook University
3. In the Mood for Sushi? Try a Wasabi Gumball
4. Iced Coffee at Seawolves MarketPlace and Harriman Cafe
5. University PreSchool Registration Now Open!
01. Administrative
1. Staff and Faculty Volunteers Needed for Experience Stony Brook Programming & New Student Convocation on Opening Day, August 28th
We are planning a spirited welcome for our new students, with Experience Stony Brook programming from 8/28 to 8/30 (first day of class: 8/31).
We need YOU (faculty/staff) to help make ESB a success! Please complete the form at the link below by 8/21. Training will be held to provide information and your ESB shirt!
Thank you for making ESB a successful start for our new students! Contact the Office of the VP for Student Affairs at studentaffairs@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for additional information. Please forward this to your colleagues who may also help our new students successfully experience Stony Brook!
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/stu/esb_form.shtml
Submitted by: Suzanne Velazquez/OSA
2. Research News for August 2009 from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
The most current issue of Research News for August 2009 (Volume 9,Issue 12) is available at:
http://www.sunysb.edu/research/news/RN/resnew090811.shtml
Submitted by: Kathleen Green/Res
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. New Fines and Fees at the Health Sciences Library
The Health Sciences Library has implemented new fines and fees for overdue and lost circulating items. In addition, new fine thresholds are in place for temporary revocation of library privileges and applying administrative blocks. For more information see:
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=233&Itemid=
Submitted by: Andrew White/HSC
2. Flex Spending Account Recieve Campus Savings
Your Flexible Spending Card saves you 8.5 percent. It gives you the ability to put any amount on your card, whether online or in the ID office. No expiration and you can use it at our various dining locations and receive a discount every time you dine.
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https://services.jsatech.com/payment.php?skey=f065c324e7ab60953fc550c0c380974e&cid=129&tabselected=cc2
Submitted by: Shahidah Walcott/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Prefer to learn Lotus Notes from the comfort of your air conditioned office?
Check out our online training materials. Start today!
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/get_help/lotus_notes
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. Emergency Medical Technician(EMT)Evening Classes
The Stony Brook School of Heath Technology & Management is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic course. It is scheduled to be held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5pm to 10pm plus a few Saturdays at 9am. The course starts on September 8th, 2009 and continue through November 26th, 2009. It will be open to individuals 18 years old or older at the time of testing. Successful students will attain New York State EMT certification and will be eligible to apply to the SBU Paramedic course. Tuition cost: $700 plus text books. Members of EMS agencies may be eligible for tuition reimbursement from New York State. To see the on-line posting and for application instructions please follow the link:.
http://docs.google.com/View?id=ajdxzn7v7vzb_319gwqzt2fj
Submitted by: Malcolm Devine/HSC
3. New Higher Education Administration Courses from the School of Professional Development (SPD)
Interested in expanding your professional knowledge base? SPD is offering two higher education administration graduate courses for the fall term. The courses are "CEK 502: College Student Development Theory" and "CEK 521: Diversity in Higher Education." Details are available on the SPD website.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/graduate/hea.html
Submitted by: Kim Giacalone/Prov
4. You still have a chance To Register For Practical Skills For Supervisors!
Sept 1st&2nd 9:00am 4:30pm
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:
New Supervisors and supervisors that would like a refresher on supervisory skills
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0028
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
5. Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service starts with you!
August 24 9:30am 12:30pm
All customer interactions have an impact on the perception of your organization. Excellent customer service is more than just employees smiling and making eye contact. It is an all-encompassing approach to making excellent service delivery part of the culture of your area. Everything a customer sees, hears or touches impacts the experience.
Key Highlights:
-Identify customer expectations and needs using active listening techniques.
-Learn how to create a culture of service excellence for your internal and external customers.
-Develop solutions to more challenging and difficult customer service situations.
-Identify ways to create more customer-friendly processes.
Target Audience: Open to all on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0022
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Hip and Knee Pain
Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
Day, Date, Time: 9/4/09, 14 Technology Drive, Suite 1, Education Center. 9-11am
Target Audience: People experiencing hip and or knee pain
Attendees will learn about the normal anatomy of the hip and knee, the various causes of hip and knee pain, signs and symptoms of a hip or knee problem, how to get a good diagnosis from your doctor, and the latest treatments for arthritis including diet, nutrition, exercise, medication and surgery including knee arthroscopy, hip replacement and knee replacement.
-Free Seminar
-Call Health Connect at 444-4000 to sign up
Submitted by: Maria Juvan/UHMC
2. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, August 20, 2009, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be holding a seminar. Juan Jose Toledo-Aral, MD/PhD, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla - IBiS, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain, will give a talk on "Carotid Body GDNF-producing Cells for Cell Therapy in Parkinson's Disease"
Host: Simon Halegoua, 632-8736
Refreshments at 11:45am
Submitted by: Diane Godden/CAS
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Anesthesiology
On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, Dr.Harriet Hopf, Visiting Professor, Department of Anesthesiology - University of Utah, will be holding a lecture, "Managing Anesthesia to Improve Wound Outcomes". Lecture will be held at HSC, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5 at 7:00 AM.
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Submitted by: Olja Meyer/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. Help Tackle Childhood Cancer with the SBU Football Team
Join us when Stony Brook Seawolves take on Brown University. $2 of each ticket price will benefit Stony Brooks Sunrise Fund, which raises funds to support research and programs for childhood cancer survivors and their families. This event will help support Play Fit-Stay Fit, a wellness program for childhood cancer survivors. $10 includes a $2 donation to the Sunrise Fund Saturday, September 19, at 6 pm, Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook University
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/HSC
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Buy Staller Center tickets now for best seats. www.stallercenter.com or call 631-632-2787
The Staller Center Season starts off on Saturday, October 10 with The Tierney Sutton Band in the Recital Hall starting at 8:00 pm. The Emerson String Quartet follows on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 pm, followed by Luna Negra Dance Theatre with Paquito D'Rivera and Turtle Island Quartet on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 pm. Friday, October 30 on Main Stage: L.A. Theatre Works brings old-time radio and sci-fi alive with "War of the Worlds" and "The Lost World."
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
2. Stony Brook Seapups Kids Den '09-'10
Love sports? Love Wolfie? Become a SeaPup! Your $30 membership gets you these awesome deals with the Seawolves:
Free Admission To All Seawolves Sporting Events (A $195 Value!)
Membership I.D. Card and T-Shirt!
Special SeaPups Events with Wolfie & Stony Brook Athletics!
Chance To Host Your Birthday Before A Seawolves Game!
And So Much More!
See Link Below for Membership Form:
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ston/genrel/auto_pdf/SeaPupsApplication
Submitted by: Andrea Lebedinski/Pres
3. Career Women's Luncheon Speakers Needed
Volunteers for speakers at Career Women's Luncheons Needed. First one will be on October 22. Please call Dorothy Kutzin at 632-6040 or email her at Dorothy.Kutzin@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CEAS
4. Eclectic roots/alt band DaisyCutter begins Sunday Street Acoustic Series University Cafe Sunday, September 27th 2 PM
DaisyCutter is roots-rock, world beat jazz with celtic and other flavors. Its alt folk, alt-country, alt-pop. Expect original songs and inspired versions of songs by Peter Gabriel, Richard Shindell, Eliza Gilkyson and even a Monkees' cover.
Founding members singer and fiddler Sara Milonovich (Richard Shindell,Cathie Ryan,Pete Seeger)and multi-instrumentalist Greg Anderson (Eileen Ivers,Whirligig) are joined by bassist Leo Traversa(Eileen Ivers,Tania Maria). (www.saramilonovich.com)
Advance tickets $15.00 at www.universitycafe.org (click on Sunday Street Acoustic Series)until September 20th. Available tickets at door are $20.00
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) Certification Preparation Course
Registration is now open. Planning to earn your PHR or SPHR designation? Now is the time to enroll.
In Partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, the School of Professional Development offers the industry recognized PHR/SPHR certification preparation course. The curriculum is designed by subject matter experts and covers the most current HRCI Body of Knowledge.
Improve your workplace effectiveness immediately. Students enroll in our class benefit from:
*Structure classroom environment that enhances learning
*An experienced instructor to explain concepts and apply them to your industry
*Opportunities to network and share real-world experiences with other HR professionals
The PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course is offered in two formats; 36-hour Standard Prep and 21-hour Accelerated Prep
Standard Prep is scheduled to start Saturday, September 26, 2009 @9am
Acceleration Prep is scheduled to start Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 6pm
Visit our website www.stonybrook.edu/spd/shrm for full schedules, eligibility and discounts.
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Small Business Development Center Workshop
OSHA 10 hour Construction Safety and Health Course S1537A
August 19 and August 20, 2009
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook
Fee:$30 includes light dinners
Presenter: Maureen Moynihan-Fradkin, Authorized Outreach Trainer and OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist
To register: e-mail Leslie.Rurup@sunysb.edu or call 632-9837.
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
3. OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course,
Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20th - SBDC Stony Brook, Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook. 4-9:30 p.m. , $30.00 per person for both nights. Food will be provided. Call SBDC Stony Brook to register at 631.632.9837. Registration is required.
If additional info is needed, please call at 631.632.9070.
http:// www.sunysb.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
4. Pottery, Bartending, Painting, Jewelry. Register Now
The Craft Center located in the Union Bldg is now accepting registrations for fall 2009 classes. The schedule includes a large variety of ceramic classes, Pottery on the Wheel, Hand building etc. Try your hand at Woven Beaded Jewelry, Knitting, Drawing, Painting etc. Have a blast with Improv Comedy. Learn to mix drinks in Bartending class. A full course brochure is available on the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter, or call 631-632-6822.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Pottery on the wheel Class begins 9/17
Beginners to intermediate levels receive a good foundation in the methods of throwing on the potters wheel while making a variety of forms. Includes 5 classes and access to the studio outside of class throughout the semester. SEC A, Five Thursdays begins 9/17, 7pm-9pm. $90/SB students, $145/SB faculty/staff, $155/Public. Cash or check payable to The Craft Center. Register at the Craft Center, Student Union room 049 or by mail. Down load registration form from our website and mail check to The Craft Center, Z=3200. For a full course brochure call 631-632-6822 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
10. Research
1. 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
2. Paid Research Opportunity
Are you a worrier? Are you always anxious? If you are between 18-59 years old and not currently taking antidepressants, you may be eligible to participate in a research study on anxiety 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. 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
2. Math, Physics and Language classes for elementary and middle school students in Stony Brook University
SchoolPlus Enrichment Program offers Mathematics for 5-15 years olds (10 levels); Physics for 10-15 y.o. (3 levels); Art for 6-15 y.o., Languages: French - 6 levels; English advanced; and Russian for all levels, including Russian as a foreign language. We also offer the enrichment program for children 3-5 y.o.
Classes held on Sundays at Stony Brook University. Teachers include the leading specialists from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Lab.
The tuition is $16.50/45 minute class
Registration is open online:
http://www.schoolplusstonybrook.org/
Contact information: e-mail: schoolplus(underscore)sb@yahoo.com,
Phone: (631) 615-4215
http://www.schoolplusstonybrook.org/
Submitted by: Alexandre Abanov/CAS
3. In the Mood for Sushi? Try a Wasabi Gumball
Sushi-themed gifts of all kinds can be found at the Wang Center Gift Shop. You'll find sushi rolling mats for do-it-yourself sushi chefs, sushi cookbooks, sushi coasters, tiny enameled sushi charms, wind-up walking sushi, a wood cut-apart sushi toyset, and the famous (or infamous) wasabi gumballs. Come give 'em a try!
Your tastebuds can be tingled Monday-Thursday, 12 noon to 4pm.
Submitted by: Carol Lindquist/GST
4. Iced Coffee at Seawolves MarketPlace and Harriman Cafe
Grab a refreshing Green Mountain Iced Coffee from Seawolves MarketPlace or Harriman Cafe for just $2.00!
Submitted by: Denise Salzman/FSA
5. 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