Campus Announcements - Week of 04/02/01
Campus Announcements for the week of April 2, 2001
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"With Liberty and Justice for All..." A Symposium on how all
Americans have benefited from Asian American struggles for
justice
DATE: Thursday 5 April
TIME: 6:45-9:30 p.m. preceded by Asian food festival 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: SAC Auditorium
Loni Ding, U. C. Berkeley, Emmy-award winning filmmaker whose
series ANCESTORS IN THE AMERICAS will premier nationally on PBS
and aired locally on WLIW21 on March 23rd and April 3rd at 9 p.m.
Daphne Kwok, former Executive Director of OCA National,
Washington, D. C. and new the Executive Director of the Asian
Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS).
Alberta Lee, advocate for justice for her father Dr. Wen Ho Lee.
Gary Okihiro, Director of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity
and Race, Columbia University.
Shamina Singh, Former Executive Director for Executive Order
13125, the second Executive Order in American history dealing
with Asian Americans.
http://www.aac.sunysb.edu/events/liberty.html
Submitted by: Gary Mar/CAS
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Student Affairs Newsletter, The Advocate, Available for Online
Viewing
The Spring 2001 edition of the Division of Student Affairs
Newsletter, The Advocate, is available for viewing at the
following website along with previous editions. This edition
includes staff and student highlights, a cover article on
creative options for managing student conduct, and much more.
http://www.sunysb.edu/stuaff/advocate/spring01/index.html
http://www.sunysb.edu/stuaff/newsletter.html
Submitted by: Lisa Montgomery/OSA
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"The Rockefeller Foundation and Public Health in 20th-Century
Latin America"
Thursday, April 5 at 2:30-4:00pm LACC Conference Room SBS N-320
Speaker: Marcos Cueto, Instituto de Estudios Peruanos and NYU
Latin America's leading historian of Science and Medicine
discusses research on US roles in the region's medical history.
Co-Sponsored by Latin American and Caribbean Center and Stony
Brook History of Medicine Group.
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
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SYMPOSIUM: "Journalists Reading the Latin-Americas"
Tuesday, April 10 at 12-3pm Alliance Room (Melville Library)
Refreshments Served!
Prominent journalists/writers on Latin American and Latino
affairs discuss their work in the context of globalization and
changing academic representations of the region.
Keynote Speaker: Alma Guillermoprieto (Mexico), The New Yorker
and author of "The Heart That Bleeds". Guest Speakers: Evelyn
Hernandez Garcia, El Diario-La Prensa and Tim Golden, The New
York Times. Commentaries: Roman de la Campa, Hispanic Languages
& Lit. and Jorge Capetillo, Director, Mexican Cultural Institute
(NYC).
Co-Sponsored by Latin American & Caribbean Center, Mexican
Cultural Institute (NYC), Humanities Institute of Stony Brook
(HISB) and the Dept. of Hispanic Languages & Literature.
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
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David Stam on: The History of Libraries
Friday, April 6, 3 p.m., in the Javits Room, (Melville Library
Galleria, 2nd floor east)
Dr. Stam, University Librarian emeritus of Syracuse University
and editor of the forthcoming International Dictionary of Library
Histories, will speak on Bibliotheca Universalis: Some Common
Themes in Library History.
Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Paul Wiener/Lib
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NYS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
Hundred's of employers with almost 1000 jobs. Register to win a
laptop computer. Live through May 31, 2001. Totally online!
Check it out on the website.
Questions? Contact the Career Center at 632-6810.
http://www.nysvirtualjobfair.org
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
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SUMMER JOB EXPO
The Career Center will be having a Summer Job Expo on 4/19/01,
11am - 2 pm in the SAC lobby. For more information come to the
Career Center, located in the Lower level of the Melville
Library.
http://www.sunysb.edu/career/
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
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Come Explore the "9 Wonders of Wellness" at the 4th Annual Campus
Wellness Fair
Come Explore the "9 Wonders of Wellness" at the 4th annual Campus
Wellness Fair, Wednesday, April 4th from 12-2 in the Kelly
Cafeteria. Come and sample free food for healthy living, pick up
a free wellness day t-shirt and other great give-a-ways and
prizes. Test your knowledge and skills at various booths, watch
demonstrations on various campus activities and make your own
stress balls to help cope with exams. Have some fun while
learning what opportunities exist on campus to increase your
overall wellness. Programs, exhibits and demonstrations will
cover all areas of wellness including spiritual, physical,
emotional, intellectual, environmental, financial, social,
occupational and creative. There will be something for everybody
at this event jointly sponsored by the departments of: Campus
Recreations, Mount Health and Wellness Living Learning Center,
Campus Dining and the Student Health Service-CHOICE Center.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
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SUNY JOB FAIR
The Career Center, in partnership with other SUNY Schools, will
be assisting with the organization of a Job Fair taking place
in Syracuse, NY on Saturday - March 31st at the Carousel
Center. If you need directions go to
http://www.carouselcenter.com/map.html
. For a list of the
companies attending go to
http://www.oswego.edu/cdojobfair
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
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Summer Camp at Stony Brook
June 25 - August 17, 2001
The Summer Camp at Stony Brook is back for its second exciting
year. The camp combines a unique twist of educational activities
and athletics for children between the ages of 5 to 12. Tuition
includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and
snack each day. For more information on the Summer Camp at Stony
Brook please come to one of our Open Houses or call our camp
office at 632-4550.
10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook staff members.
Open House dates/times: Sun. February 25 9am - 12pm /
Sat. March 10 9am - 12pm / Sat. April 7 9am - 12pm /
Sun. April 22 12pm - 3pm / Sat. May 5 9am - 12pm
-- All Open Houses are located in the USB Sports Complex
Submitted by: Matthew Larsen/CAS
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Stony Brook Child Care Services Cash Bonanza
Win $15,000!
Stony Brook Child Care Services, a non-profit organization at
SUNY Stony Brook, announces its 8th Annual Child Care Cash
Bonanza. Each $50 ticket entitles the bearer and a guest to
attend a champagne and dessert gala on Tuesday April 24 (doors
open at 7 p.m.; drawing begins at 8 p.m.) at the Stony Brook
Student Activity Center, and a chance to win a FIRST PRIZE of
$15,000, a second prize of $2,000 and a third prize of
$1,000. Two $500 prizes, ten $200 prizes and fifteen $100 prizes
will also be drawn.
Only 1,200 tickets will be sold. Act now before tickets sell
out! Buy your own or split the cost with a co-worker, friends or
family. Support campus child care, savor delicious food provided
by Three Village Inn catering and enjoy great odds of winning--1
in 40!
For information on how to buy tickets, call 632-KIDS or visit our
Web site.
http:// www.sunysb.edu/childcare
Submitted by: Katherine Kassel/Lib
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Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
April 3, 2001
Life Sciences Building
Room 038
11:30 a.m.
"THE ZEBRAFISH EYES ABSENT-1 GENE IS REQUIRED FOR VESTIBULAR CELL
FATES"
Dr. David Kozlowski
Dept. of Biology
University of Pennsylvania
Host: Dr. Paul Brehm
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call:
The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at (631) 632-8616
Submitted by: Cynthia E Pedersen/CAS
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Sigma Xi,The Scientific Research Society, will sponsor a lecture
on Wednesday, April 4 at noon. All invited.
Title: "The Black Hole at the Center of Our Milky Way"
By: Dr. Andrea Ghez, University of California, Los Angeles
Time: Wednesday, April 4, noon
Place: ESS Building, Room 123
Submitted by: Bonnie Stephens/MSRC
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Sigma Xi Student Awards in Excellence in Research and
Educationally-related Travel
SUNYSB Chapter of Sigma Xi is accepting student applications for
awards in Excellence in Research and Educationally-related
Travel. The Excellence in Research award recognizes highly
qualified student research. The Travel award will defray travel
expenses to professional meetings. Deadline for submission is 13
April 2001. For details and application forms, please contact
one of the following chapter officers: Dr. Nicholas Delihas,
Microbiology, 158 Life Sciences Bldg., Dr. Harvard Lyman,
Biochemistry, 310 Life Sciences Bldg., Dr. Alan Tucker, Applied
Math and Statistics, P138 Math Bldg., or Dr. Larry Swanson,
Marine Sciences, 147 Dutchess Hall.
Submitted by: Bonnie Stephens/MSRC
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Interested in Using a New On-Campus Hotel Conference Center?
Stony Brook University's Stony Brook Realty, Corp. (SBFR) is in
the process of finalizing a Sub-Lease with the Thayer Lodging
Group to develop the planned Conference Center Hotel project to
the south of the University main entrance.
We are now at the stage that the Thayer representatives would
like to talk with and interview representatives from all
University Academic and non-Academic departments, as well as
Health Sciences and Hospital departments that would have interest
in using the new facility either for meetings, conferences, or
for overnight guests, etc.
If you are interested, please send me an E-mail with your
department name, your name, E-mail address, and telephone
number. If you have any questions, please call Carl E. Hanes,
Jr., Deputy to the President and Executive Director of SBFR, at
632-6100.
Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres
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Stony Brook University's Annual Take Our Daughters to Work Day
will be held on Friday, April 27, 2001.
Join us for a day filled with opportunities to explore many
challenging career areas, learn about our campus, and have fun
through interactive workshops and job shadowing. The day begins
with a kickoff breakfast in the Student Activities Center
Auditorium with a special keynote speaker. Employees who wish to
bring a child between ages 9 and 15 must complete the Take Our
Daughters to Work Day Registration Form. These forms can be
obtained at
http://www.sunysb.edu/todtw
, or in the Office of
Conferences and Special Events, 440 Administration Building.
http://www.sunysb.edu/todtw
Submitted by: Pamela Wolfskill/Pres
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A research project on a new toothpaste
Are your Gums Red and Swollen?
Do your Gums Bleed When You Brush?
Would You Like to Make $200
The Department of General Dentistry
School of Dental Medicine
State University of New York is conducting a clinical research
trial on a new toothpaste that may reduce your gingivitis. If you
have gingivitis and are at least 18 years of age you may qualify
for this study.
If you are interested in participating, please call
631-632-8937
Submitted by: Mark Wolff/HSC
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Open House at the School of Professional Development
The School of Professional Development is hosting an open house
on Tuesday, April 10 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm in the Student
Activities Center (SAC) - 3rd floor. SPD offers a wide-range of
graduate degree programs on a part-time and full-time basis, as
well as computer software training and career development
courses. Classes are offered in the evenings, on Saturdays, and
online to fit into your busy schedule. Advisors will be available
to answer questions. Prospective students can apply for
on-the-spot admission for the fall 2001 semester. Visit
www.stonybrook.edu/spd/, email spd@sunysb.edu or call 632-4SPD
for further information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd
Submitted by: Siobhan Ross/Prov
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Keller College Science and Engineering Living Learning Center 1st
Annual Astronomy Week.
April 1, 2001- Meet in the Keller Main Lounge.
9:00pm A Trip through the Orient (A Spiritual Journey through
Oral History).
10:30pm Constellation Viewing.
April 2, 2001? Meet in the Keller Main Lounge.
9:00pm Astronomers Anonymous Telescope Building.
10:30pm Moon Viewing
April 3, 2001? Meet in the Keller Main Lounge.
10:30pm LEG: Judging Contest for Keller College Logo and Space
Costume Contest
11:00pm Planet Viewing
April 4, 2001? Meet in the Keller Penthouse.
8:00pm Speaker: Prof. Ralph A.M.J. Wijers: "Twinkle, twinkle,
gamma star, ...Gamma-ray bursts: Mother Nature's biggest
firecrackers"
10:30pm Star Viewing
April 5, 2001- at the Kelly Cafeteria.
9:00pm The Cosmic Dining Experience and Karaoke. Free Treats!
10:30pm Astronomy Viewing Contest (Name Constellations).
April 6, 2001 Meet in the Keller Lobby to walk over to the ESS
Building 001.
7:00pm Prof. Michal Simon: ?Extrasolar Planets'Star viewing using
the University's telescopes on the roof of the ESS building will
follow the lecture weather permitting.
April 7, 2001 meet in the Keller Lobby to walk over and take the
LIRR into NYC.
8:00am Stargazing at the Hayden Planetarium.
Submitted by: Brian Steinberg/OSA
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THE MANY FACES OF PROBLEM SOLVING @ CELT
On April 5th 12:30 - 1:30 at CELT (E1337 Melville Library), three
Stony Brook faculty members will facilitate a session on
"Approaches to the Learning and Teaching of Problem Solving."
Gary Halada of the Department of Materials Science and
Engineering will discuss "Processes for Teaching Engineering
Design." Gary Mar of Philosophy will discuss "Strategies for the
Teaching of Logic." Tom Sexton of the Harriman School for
Management and Policy will discuss the "Case study Approach."
To Register for this seminar please go to www.celt.sunysb.edu and
click on 'Activities for Spring 2001'. Any questions please
email rreaganr@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call Rita Reagan Redko @
2-1057. A lite lunch will be provided.
Also, we would like to bring your attention to the CELT
Conference on "Critical Reasoning and Problem Solving" to be held
at Stony Brook on June 22. 2001. For further information, check
out the CELT website at www.celt.sunysb.edu.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/Prov
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Computing Center Holiday Closing
The Computing Center will be closed and the systems set for
unattended operations on Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001.
Submitted by: Judith Salzmann/DoIT
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Defensive Driving Program
Available only to UUP employees and their immediate family
members: Saturday, April 7, 2001 - 10am to 4pm - SAC Room 303
Cost is $15 per person - Make check payable to "NYSUT Benefit
Trust" and bring or mail to UUP, 104 Old Chem, Z = 3475. Any
questions - call ext. 2-6570
Submitted by: Willa Smith/CAS
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WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM WORKSHOPS @ CELT
Anne Beaufort, Associate Director of the Program in Writing and
Rhetoric will be offering two workshops at CELT.
Friday, April 13th 10am - 11am @CELT room E1337 Melville Library
Designing Writing Assignments That Get Results
Friday, April 20th 10am-11am@ CELT room E1337 Melville Library
Ten Ways to Use Informal Writing to Deepen Subject Matter
Learning
For detailed information on each workshop and to register please
go to www.celt.sunysb.edu and click on Activities Spring
2001. If you have any questions, please call Rita Reagan Redko
at 2-1057 or email rreaganr@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/Prov
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WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM WORKSHOPS @ CELT
Anne Beaufort, Associate Director of the Program in Writing and
Rhetoric will be offering two workshops at CELT.
Friday, April 13th 10am - 11am @CELT room E1337 Melville Library
Designing Writing Assignments That Get Results
Friday, April 20th 10am-11am@ CELT room E1337 Melville Library
Ten Ways to Use Informal Writing to Deepen Subject Matter
Learning
For detailed information on each workshop and to register please
go to www.celt.sunysb.edu and click on Activities Spring
2001. If you have any questions, please call Rita Reagan Redko
at 2-1057 or email rreaganr@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/Prov
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Free Computer Classes in The HSC Library - April 2001
The HSC Library has posted its April Schedule. To view the
schedule stop down to the circulation desk and pick one up OR
check out the schedule for the HSC Library web page at
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu
Try our New Lotus Notes Classes - Introduction to Lotus Notes
Email, and Introduction to Lotus Notes Calendar
For more information please contact Ellen Maleszewski at
ellen.debruin@sunysb.edu or 444-9755
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Ellen Debruin/HSC
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