Campus Announcements - Week of 05/14/01
Campus Announcements for the week of May 14, 2001
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1. Recall Notice on Dell and Canon products
2. Lecture: "The Coldest March of Robert Falcon Scott," by Susan
Solomon 5/16/01, 4pm, MSRC, Endeavour 120, Wine/Cheese Reception
Following
3. Summer Camp at Stony Brook
June 25 - August 17, 2001
4. The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
5. Volunteers needed for research study on melatonin.
6. Integrating Technology Into The Classroom, Blackboard
Workshops!
7. Summer Precollege Opportunities at Stony Brook
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1. Recall Notice on Dell and Canon products
CONTACT: Dell Recall Hotline: (877) 237-3355
May 3, 2001
CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer
Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Dell Computer Corp., of Austin, Texas,
is voluntarily recalling about 284,000 batteries used in
notebook-style personal computers. These batteries can
overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and
possibly catch fire.
Dell has received one report of a battery overcharging, resulting
in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled batteries were sold in Dell Inspiron 5000 and 5000e
notebook computers and sold separately for use in both of these
systems. The words, "DELL," "MADE IN JAPAN," and "Inspiron 5000
Battery Module" are printed on the top of the batteries. An
identification number is written on a colored sticker at the rear
of the battery. Those batteries that have colored stickers
containing either the number "99" or the series "00 51" or less,
and the letter "P" in the first line, are being recalled.
Dell sold these batteries nationwide through catalogs and over
the Internet from January 2000 through March 2001. The computers
with these batteries were sold for between $2,100 and $3,100, and
individual batteries were sold for between $100 and $130.
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and call
Dell toll-free at (877) 237-3355 or go to Dell's Web site at
http://www.dell.com
to order a free replacement battery.
Consumers also can write to the company at Dell Computer
Corporation, RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682.
In October 2000, CPSC announced a recall of Dell Notebook
computer batteries for the Inspiron 3700 and 3800 systems.
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CONTACT: Canon U.S.A Recall Hotline: (888) 280-7858
May 10, 2001
CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Fax Machines
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Lake Success,
N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 60,000 Faxphones. The
Faxphones are combination plain-paper copiers and facsimile
machines. A component failure can cause the Faxphone to catch on
fire.
Canon U.S.A. received five reports of Faxphones catching on fire
and causing damage to the machines. No injuries have been
reported. The recall involves Canon Faxphones with model number
B640. "FAXPHONE B640" is written on the front of the machines.
The units being recalled have serial numbers UKK52923 to
UKK55442, UKK60513 to UKK99999, and YKK02001 to YKK20000. The
serial number is printed on a silver label located on the back of
the machines.
Electronics, office products and computer stores nationwide sold
these machines from October 1999 through May 2001 for between
$130 and $200.
Consumers should stop using the Faxphones immediately, and
contact Canon U.S.A. Inc. to get a free replacement Faxphone. For
more information, consumers should call Canon at (888) 280-7858
between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between
noon and 8 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit Canon's web site at
http://www.cusa.canon.com/consumer
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http://www.cpsc.gov/
Submitted by: Melissa Bishop/DoIT
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2. Lecture: "The Coldest March of Robert Falcon Scott," by Susan
Solomon 5/16/01, 4pm, MSRC, Endeavour 120, Wine/Cheese Reception
Following
The experiences of the speaker in probing the spectacular ozone
hole that now forms in Antarctica led to an interest in using
science to better understand the experiences of some of the first
men who explored the continent ninety years ago. It will be
shown that Robert Falcon Scott and his companions were struck
down on their return journey from the Pole by weather conditions
that were highly unusual. Other aspects of modern science that
shed fresh light upon the lives, characters, and deaths of these
early explorers will also be described.
Susan Solomon is widely recognized as a leader in the field of
atmospheric chemistry. In March of 2000, she received the
National Medal of Science, the United States' highest scientific
honor, for "key insights in explaining the cause of the Antarctic
ozone hole." On May 17, 2001, she will receive an honorary
Doctorate in Science from Stony Brook.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Regina Gartin/MSRC
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3. 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.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp
Submitted by: Matthew Larsen/CAS
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4. The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Monday and Tuesday May 21 - 22, 2001 9:00 a.m.
The 19th Stony Brook Symposium on "DYNAMIC ROLES OF CHROMATIN IN
REPLICATION AND TRANSCRIPTION"
Student Activity Center Auditorium Everyone is welcome to attend
Submitted by: Beverly Piazza/CAS
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5. Volunteers needed for research study on melatonin.
The Department of Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook is seeking
volunteers to participate in a study funded by NIH to learn more
about how melatonin levels may be related to breast cancer in
women.
Participants will be asked to provide urine samples over a
24-hour period and complete several questionnaires. A fee of $50
will be awarded for completing the study.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
are between the ages of 50 - 75
are postmenopausal
have no personal history of cancer
and are NOT currently taking melatonin supplements, sleep aides,
or certain medications.
If you are interested in participating, please call Ms. Sheila
Camacho at 631-444-7789 or Dr. Geoffrey Kabat at 631-444-2191.
Volunteers must live within 20 miles of Stony Brook University,
and/or work at Stony Brook.
Submitted by: David Colnick/UHMC
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6. Integrating Technology Into The Classroom, Blackboard
Workshops!
The Department of Instructional computing will be offering
Blackboard sessions the week of May 21st.
To learn more about these sessions and/or to register, go to:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Or Contact Diana Voss @ 2-1565
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
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7. Summer Precollege Opportunities at Stony Brook
High school juniors who have a grade point average of 85 or
higher may take selected freshman-level (100-level) summer
courses in Summer Sessions II, which runs from July 9 through
August 17. Stony Brook also has several specialized summer
programs for middle, junior high, and high school students. For
details call 632-7790 or visit the Summer Sessions
website: www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
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