Campus Announcements for the week of 02/19/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. UUP Individual Development Awards Program
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Tax Smart Ways to Save & Invest - TIAA Cref
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Change for the Better
3. Lawson Training
4. Speakers' Series 03/02-03/03: Forms and meanings of gestures: A linguistic approach to the description and analysis of gestures.
5. What You Should Know About Your Research Foundation Retiree Benefits
6. State Appointments/HRIS
7. Let's M.E.E.T
8. Work Place Violence Training - Employee Assistance Program
9. The Impact of Substance Abuse in the Workplace-Employee Assistance Program
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 2/21/07
2. Lecture Presentation: Dark Days, Bright Nights: The Black Power Movement and American Democracy
3. Provost's Lecture Series: Jonathan David Farley
4. Neuroscience Seminar Series
5. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, February 22, 2007
6. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture Wednesday, February 21, 2007; 4:00 PM
7. "Diabetes Alert Day"
8. 8th Annual blueprint for Gender Equity in Education Conference
9. Rising India and its Global Complications
10. India - Israel - The United States: Culture, Economy, Technology
11. Rising India: Economic Implications
12. Recovering the Earth: The Goddess Tradition and Eco-Awareness
13. The Sword of Wisdom: Scholarship in a Buddhist Worldview
14. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, February 23, 2007
15. General Clinical Research Center(GCRC) Seminar Series: "An Introductory Overview Of A New Environmental Research Initiative At Stony Brook"
16. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
17. Special Ecology and Evolution Seminar
18. Women's Studies Job Candidate Speaker Dr. CL Cole from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Tuesday, Feb. 27 4:00
19. WEBCAST 2010 Imperative Teach-In presented by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Seminar by Dr. Robert Turesky
2. Student-Community Wellness Leadership Symposium: Challenges in Higher Education: The African-American Male Experience Tuesday, February 27th, 1:00-3:30 pm, SAC Auditorium
3. Health Care Forum Panel Discussion: Regarding Physicians and Malpractice Suits
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Knights of Columbus Charity Gala to Benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook
2. Free Mets Tickets
3. We need your help! Please give serious consideration to donating Blood or Platelets
4. Stony Brook Child Care Services says Thank you to King Kullen
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Ballroom Dance Lessons (West Campus)
2. The Charles B. Wang Center Presents Taikoza: Japanese Drums and Music
3. Electronic Media Installations by Christa Erickson on Exhibit at the University Art Gallery
4. New Exhibit Chronicles Stony Brook University
5. Celtic-influenced young singer-songwriters in pre-St. Patrick's Day show at The University Cafe, Sunday March 4th 2 P.M.
6. Lunar New Year Festival at the Wang Center Monday, February 19, 7pm.
7. Dance/Theatre Concert
8. Ballroom/Latin Dance Lessons
9. Ancient Art of Chinese Tea Ceremony and Meditation Room 201, Wang Center Sunday, February 25, 9:30 AM 12:30 PM.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Wine Dynamics: From Vineyard to Glass Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
2. Craft Center Classes Begin in February
3. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
4. Defensive Driving Classes
5. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
6. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Seeking Volunteers
2. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
3. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
4. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
5. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
6. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
10. Miscellaneous
1. New and Used Goods Sale
2. Campus Child Care Available
3. Study Abroad Information Fair
4. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany March 6, 2007
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. UUP Individual Development Awards Program
Once again United University Professions and the State of New York are offering Individual Development Awards to assist eligible UUP employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Funding may be provided for enhancing teaching, research capabilities and improving professional knowledge and skills. The maximum possible award is $1000.00. Funding for the program covers eligible projects between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007. Complete details and the application can be found at
http://www.uup.lmc.state.ny.us/
or at the UUP Chapter Office. All applications must be submitted to the UUP Chapter Office no later than 3:00 pm March 1, 2007.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Tax Smart Ways to Save & Invest - TIAA Cref
Identifying potential areas for saving money involves three important steps: reducing the taxes you pay on earnings, reducing the amount you spend, and making choices that are tax smart so you can keep more of what you earn.
Lunch will be provided.
Date: March 7th; Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:15p.m.
Place: Wang Center-room 102; To register: call 2-6161
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Change for the Better
Statistics show that 98% of the time we change, because we have to. It is our reaction to the change, and not the change itself that determines our ultimate success. The objectives of this workshop are to: understand change and your reactions to change and gain tools that will help you react to change in a way that is positive and healthy.
Presenter, Donna Buehler, MSSW
February 28th, Wang Center, Room 101, 12:00-1:00
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Lawson Training
Lawson Training Classes for the month of March to be held on 3/12/07 at 10am or you can come to the class on 3/20/07 at 10am, both classes will be held in the IT Training Room, (HSC-Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A), "For All Hospital Employees". To attend this class please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. All employees should have a SBUH main computer sign-on. There will be 2 parts covered in this class, the first half is for ordering from any of the Storerooms in the Hospital and the second half will cover ordering from an outside Vendor. I suggest that all employees who are either new to Stony Brook Hospital or if you wish to have a refresher course, please attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
4. Speakers' Series 03/02-03/03: Forms and meanings of gestures: A linguistic approach to the description and analysis of gestures.
The Gesture Focus Group Speakers' Series brings distinguished researchers from the field of gesture studies to the Stony Brook University. The Speakers' Series expose interested students to the research and methodology of international experts of the field through intensive workshops. These workshops are intended to provide advanced training for students already involved in gesture-related research projects and to incite the interest and provide theoretical and methodological foundations to those new to the field.
The first part of Cornelia Mullers workshop gives a theoretical introduction to gesture analysis bringing together linguistic, primatological, and neurological approaches. The second part is a hands-on tutorial on coding the form features and modes of representation of gestures. The third part gives students the opportunity to practice coding gesture data from their corpora, to present their current projects, and to exchange ideas about future research directions.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/~adaptation/gesturegroup/eventsmuller.html
Submitted by: Anna Kuhlen/GST
5. What You Should Know About Your Research Foundation Retiree Benefits
If you are thinking of retiring from the Research Foundation, then you will not want to miss this informative session. We will discuss, in general, important things you need to know before you retire. Topics to be covered:
Retiree Health Benefits
Monthly lifetime sick leave credit
Medicare Part B & D
Dental & Vision
Sick leave Pension Contribution
Target Audience: Research Employees who are thinking about retirement
Date: February 28th; Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
6. State Appointments/HRIS
During this three and a half hour session we will cover the following:
New Hire/Rehire Packages and Appointment Types
Pay Basis Re-Appointments Documentation and Reports
Employment Work Authorization and Notification
Position and Other Changes - Promotion, Reclassification, Title, etc.
Non-Renew of Term Appointments
Permanent Appointment Process
Extra Service Guidelines
Paperwork Timelines
Salary Advances
Performance Program and Compliance
Adding New Employee Personal Data in PeopleSoft 8.0
Solar System overview
Date: March 6th; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg.,room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
7. Let's M.E.E.T
Traditionally, meetings are an essential method to dealing with issues, crises and operations. Experts tell us, however, that the average professional wastes at least five hours a week in unnecessary meetings. Would you like to make sure the meetings you attend are more productive and focus driven, regardless of your role?
In this workshop, well use common sense models and give a step-by-step approach to planning and conducting M.E.E.T.ings
Make clearly defined objectives
Explore options
Encourage participation & respect
Take responsibility steps
Key Highlights:
Define the roles and functions surrounding an effective meeting
Determine your meetings, purpose/priorities/agenda
Learn techniques for conducting productive meetings
Facilitate at an effective level to achieve participation, consensus and action steps
Date: March 7th; Time: 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
8. Work Place Violence Training - Employee Assistance Program
Understand your responsibility in maintaining a safe and non-hostile work environment
Be aware of OSHA Workplace Violence definition and guidelines
Know when to report threatening comments or behavior
Identify emergency and support services available
Evaluate physical work space for safety
Understand the components of a safety plan
Date: March 8th; Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Wang Center - room 101; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
9. The Impact of Substance Abuse in the Workplace-Employee Assistance Program
Create awareness of the Drug-Free Workplace Act and its purpose
Understand addiction as a disease process
Learn signs and symptoms of substance abuse and its impact on behavior and job performance
Know your supervisory responsibility in maintaining a safe and productive workforce
Apply general guidelines of intervention
Practice intervention through role play
Be aware of resources available for consultation, intervention and referral
Date: March 8th; Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Place: Wang Center - room 101; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 2/21/07
Professor Fuqing Zhang from the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Texas A&M University, will present a seminar entitled, "Mesoscale and Regional Scale Data Assimilation," on Wednesday, February 21. The one-hour seminar begins at 12:00 noon at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120, on South Campus. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Sciences at 632-8009.
http://www.atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Lecture Presentation: Dark Days, Bright Nights: The Black Power Movement and American Democracy
Tuesday, February 20, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., SAC Auditorium. This lecture re-examines the Black Power era of the 1960s and 1970s, focusing on iconic figures such as Malcolm X, the Black Panthers, Angela Davis, and Stokely Carmichael. It is drawn from the recently published book, Waiting Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America by Dr. Peniel Joseph that has received national attention in publications including, The New York Times, Chronicle Review, Black Issues Book Review, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, The Crisis, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal, Washington Post, Philadelphia Weekly, Philadelphia Inquirer, New York Newsday, Rocky Mountain News, and Harpers. There will be books available after the lecture. Sponsored by Provosts Office, Department of Africana Studies, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. For more information, contact Dr. Peniel Joseph, Peniel.Joseph@stonybrook.edu, 632-7470. This is a Black History Month event.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
3. Provost's Lecture Series: Jonathan David Farley
Thursday, February 22, 2007, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Student Activities Center Auditorium. Dr. Jonathan David Farley is the 2004 recipient of the Harvard Foundation's Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award, a medal presented on behalf of the president of Harvard University in recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of mathematics. Dr. Farley's work applying mathematics to counterterrorism has been profiled in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Science News Online, The Economist, USA Today, on Fox News, and on Air America Radio. He is Chief Scientist of Phoenix Mathematics, Inc., a company that develops mathematical solutions to homeland security-related problems. Sponsored by the Provost's Lecture Series. For more information, please contact Dr. Olufemi Vaughan, Provosts Office, Phone: 632-7000. This is a Black History Month program.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
4. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, Ellen J. Hess, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland will speak about "A new twist on the anatomy of dystonia."
Host: Craig Evinger
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
5. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, February 22, 2007
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Alejandro Heuck, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, entitled, "Membrane recognition and pore formation by Perfringolysin O, a cholesterol-dependent cytolysin". It will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2007, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00p.m.
Hosted by Dr. Erwin London.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
6. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture Wednesday, February 21, 2007; 4:00 PM
Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series lecture entitled: "Chondrocyte Physical Regulation" by Clark Hung, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Bioengineering, Columbia University, New York City, NY
Wednesday, February 21, 2007, Health Sciences Center, Lecture Hall 5, Level 3, 4:00 PM
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
7. "Diabetes Alert Day"
Diabetes Alert Day is an annual, one day call to action held on the fourth Tuesday of March for people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes. The event location will be held in the Heart Center Conference room 5-705, Level 5, Hospital lobby. A lecture on "Type I and II Diabetes" will be presented by Alison Vasco RN., CDE and Ann Courtney MS, RN, CPNP, CDE at 9:15-10:15am. The lecture Healthy Eating for People with Diabetes" will be presented by Elissa Feldman, CDE at 2:30 pm-3:30pm. Seated is limited. Register at Health Connect 444-4000. Glucose screening will available at no cost.
Submitted by: Karen Knight/UHMC
8. 8th Annual blueprint for Gender Equity in Education Conference
The Conference is being held on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Student Activities Center. The conference is the centerpiece of a community partnership between the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls (LIFWG) and Stony Brook University. The program includes workshops and interactive panels that will address relationships, self-esteem, peer pressure, and stereotypes and the ways in which adults can support girls and young women in choosing and following their own unique paths to happy and productive lives. The conference is open to high school groups, educators, youth organizers, academics, college students, parents and all individuals interested in educational equity, female leadership and advocacy.
For information about the conference call Janice Grackin at 631-444-8316 or call the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls at 516-622-FUND (3863). For a downloadable registration form visit www.lifwg.org.
http://www.lifwg.org
Submitted by: Janice Grackin/CAS
9. Rising India and its Global Complications
This event is Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. in the Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1
Hon. Neelam Deo, Consul General of India, New York.
Rising India and its Global Implications
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
10. India - Israel - The United States: Culture, Economy, Technology
India - Israel - The United States: Culture, Economy, Technology
A symposium on the technological, economic, and cultural relationship among three nations
Tuesday, March 6, 7pm, Wang Theatre
Experts from India, Israel, and the United States explore the historic cultural ties between the Indian and Jewish people and address the relationship between these nations in the fields of technology and economics
A reception with Kosher Indian food precedes the symposium.
Featured Speakers:
Mr. Anoop Mishra , Head of the Economic Wing in the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C. responsible for enhancing India-US Economic Relations.
Mr. Ron Dermer, Israel's Minister of Economic Affairs in the United States. Co-author, with Natan Sharansky, of the best-selling book, The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror.
Mr. Nissim Reuben, Program Officer for India in the American Jewish Committee's Office of International and Government Affairs.
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
11. Rising India: Economic Implications
This event is on Wednesday March 21, 2006 at 12.45 p.m. in the Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1
A.R. Ghanashyam, Deputy Counsul General of India, New York
Rising India: Economic Implications
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
12. Recovering the Earth: The Goddess Tradition and Eco-Awareness
This event takes place on Thursday March 22, 2007 at 4:00 p.m in the Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1
Christopher Chapple, Loyola Marymount University
Recovering the Earth: The Goddess Tradition and Eco-Awareness
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
13. The Sword of Wisdom: Scholarship in a Buddhist Worldview
This event takes place on Tuesday April 24, 2007 at 4 p.m. in The Wang Center, Room 201
Jonathan Gold, Drew University
The Sword of Wisdom: Scholarship in a Buddhist Worldview
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
14. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, February 23, 2007
Dr. Ellen K. Pikitch from the PEW Institute of Ocean Science at Miami University, will present a seminar entitled,"Averting the Global Extinction of Sturgeon in the Wild" at 12 noon on February 23, 2007. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshements will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781
http://http://http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
15. General Clinical Research Center(GCRC) Seminar Series: "An Introductory Overview Of A New Environmental Research Initiative At Stony Brook"
Presented by: Nicholas Fisher, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Marine Sciences Research Center, Director, Consortium for Inter-Disciplinary Environmental Research, Stony Brook University and "Mineral Dust and the Formation of Reactive Oxygen Species"
Presented by: Martin Schoonen, PhD, Interim Dean, Stony Brook Southampton
Friday, February 23, 2007, HSC T16- Room 025
Refreshments begin at 3:45pm
Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
16. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 21, 2007, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Intrapopulation Variation in Stickleback Defense Asymmetries: Emerging Insights from Stable Isotopes," Dr. Thomas E. Reimchen, Department of Biology, University of Victoria. 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: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
17. Special Ecology and Evolution Seminar
Please note time and day. 3:45 P.M., Friday, February 23, 2007, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Ecological Genetics of the Polymorphic Kermode Bear," Dr. Thomas E. Reimchen, Department of Biology, University of Victoria. 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: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
18. Women's Studies Job Candidate Speaker Dr. CL Cole from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Tuesday, Feb. 27 4:00
Enchanting America: Sport, Sex & Race
Americas fascination with extraordinary sport performances provides an overlooked opportunity to examine the cultural work that nationally sanctioned sporting bodies are asked to perform. Celebrated sporting bodies are heroicized vis-à-vis the imagined deviance sexual, racial, political of others. This interrelationship functions to revitalize Americas foundational claims by neutralizing the contradictions of American democracy/capitalism, and negotiating both domestic and international anxieties about sex and race relations. This talk is based on my manuscript: Good Sports? The Boundaries of American Democracy.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 4:00
Womens Studies Colloquium Center, Old Chemistry Building Rm. 118, 4:00-5:30 PM
Reception to follow
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
19. WEBCAST 2010 Imperative Teach-In presented by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center
A webcast event--2010 Imperative Teach-in--will be presented by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center on Feb. 20 (Tuesday) in Room 112, Engineering Building (CADLAB) from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. Please call Dr. Lin-Shu Wang at 632 8342.
See
http://www.2010imperative.org/webcast.html
http://www.2010imperative.org/webcast.html
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CEAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Seminar by Dr. Robert Turesky
Dr. Robert Turesky of the New York State Department of Health, Division of Environmental Disease Prevention, will present a seminar on Tuesday, February 20th at 12:00 noon in the Pharmacolog Seminar Room, Basic Science Tower 8-180. The seminar is entitled, "Formation and biochemical toxicology of heterocyclic aromatice amines".
Submitted by: Catherine Homburger/UHMC
2. Student-Community Wellness Leadership Symposium: Challenges in Higher Education: The African-American Male Experience Tuesday, February 27th, 1:00-3:30 pm, SAC Auditorium
The 2007 Leadership Symposium on Student-Community Wellness will take place on February 27, 2007 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. in the Student Activities Center Auditorium. This years symposium topic, Challenges in Higher Education: The African-American Male Experience will address the complex issue of access and retention of African American men in higher education. The featured speakers are Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, Executive Director of Student African American Brotherhood (S.A.A.B.), and Dr. Ivory Achebe Toldson, Assistant Professor, Howard University and author of Black Sheep. Stony Brooks Dr. Olufemi Vaughan, Associate Provost, and Professor of Africana Studies and History, will serve as moderator. In spite of strides achieved for women and populations of color, the current reality for African American men represents a state of emergency for our nation. The need is to understand the broader context in which this situation is rooted, while more fully appreciating the current reality, and identifying possible responses.
http://www.studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dev/scdsym2007.jsp
Submitted by: Dallas W. Bauman III/OSA
3. Health Care Forum Panel Discussion: Regarding Physicians and Malpractice Suits
When: Feb 20th at 5pm. Where: HSC Galleria
Moderator: Dean Peter Williams
Participants include: representatives from the attorney general's office, the AMA, and the PNHP
--Free gourmet buffet provided--
Event co-sponsored by: Health Care Forum, AMWA, AMA, C3 med students
Submitted by: James Montren/Prov
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Knights of Columbus Charity Gala to Benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook
The Knights of Columbus is holding its Charity Gala on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the Hyatt Wind Watch, Islandia, New York. Cocktails begin at 7:00 pm with dinner following at 8:00 pm. The event will honor Mr. Alfred Tisch, former Suffolk County Sheriff. Come join us at this wonderful event to benefit the Sunrise Fund and the Pediatric Oncology Program at Stony Brook University Medical Center. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information call Mr. Curtis Bonivoglia of the Knights of Columbus at 631.648.8332.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
2. Free Mets Tickets
Everyone who signs up for the Winter Blood Drive and goes through the screening process will receive a pair of NY Mets Tickets for a game this spring. We urge the Stony Brook University community to make a difference at our upcoming Blood Drive. The blood you donate will directly aid our local hospitals, including our own University Hospital. So please come and donate.
Friday, February 23, 2007 in the Galleria, HSC, Level 3, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Submitted by: Tami Goldberg/UHMC
3. We need your help! Please give serious consideration to donating Blood or Platelets
The New York Penn Region and the American National Red Cross have each issued appeals for blood donors. Our needs, particularly for type O negative and B negative blood supplies are at emergency levels.
If you are not able to donate please help us by sharing this information with s many family, friends and community members as possible.
Your donation goes directly to a patient at Stony Brook Hospital.
Also, we are looking for small groups who would like to host a special day when their group can come to donate and/or volunteer their time in helping us spread the word about donating.
You can call Jennifer Peace at 444-7586 or email: jlpeace@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Registered nurses will be assisting you in a comfortable environment. You should eat well before donating and drink plenty of water before and after.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
4. Stony Brook Child Care Services says Thank you to King Kullen
Stony Brook Child Care Services says Thank you to King Kullen
Setauket King Kullen (route 25A) will donate 1% of total receipts over $5,000 to us. We would appreciate your help in raising a few extra dollars for the childcare center while you shop. All we need is for everyone to bring/send your King Kullen receipts to the child care center on campus, across the street from the South-P lot or to the other areas below. Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts to maintain the highest quality of care here at Stony Brook Child Care Services.
Bring (or send) receipts to: Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc., Stony Brook University, South Drive, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4000, (631) 632-6930, OR:
Pat Bremer, Sociology Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4356,
Cynthia Zimmerli, Department of Psychology, Psychology B154, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2500
http://www.SUNYsb.edu/childcare
Submitted by: Mary Cain/Affl
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Ballroom Dance Lessons (West Campus)
We are teaching the following dances
On Monday nights: Salsa at 7pm, International Rumba at 8pm, International Samba at 9pm
On Wednesday nights: Hustle at 7pm, Tango at 8pm, East Coast Swing at 9pm.
Lessons are $25/dance/pp (4 weeks) and are held at the Student Union Ballroom. Please contact Victor Poon at vipoon@ams.sunysb.edu for more information.
http://www.LIBallroom.org
Submitted by: Victor Poon/CEAS
2. The Charles B. Wang Center Presents Taikoza: Japanese Drums and Music
Saturday, February 24, 8 pm
$10 for students and seniors, $15 for general admission
Like rolling thunder, Taikoza, the internationally renowned performance group, uses the powerful rhythms of the Japanese Taiko drums to take audiences to a new dimension of excitement. Artistic director Marco Lienhard, a Swiss native, brings an electrifying energy to this ancestral form. In the past decade Taikoza has performed at some of the worlds most renowned halls including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and Osaka Festival Hall.
Innovating on a Japanese tradition of music and performance, Taikoza creates a new sound using a variety of drums of assorted sizes, and Japanese wood winds - the shakuhachi, and the fue.
Brace yourself for a powerful performance!
An East Wind Production.
Co-sponsored with the Japan Center at Stony Brook and Taiko Tides
Reservations Highly Recommended. E-mail wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-4400 to make reservations.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Cara Dolce/Pres
3. Electronic Media Installations by Christa Erickson on Exhibit at the University Art Gallery
A solo exhibition of work by Christa Erickson will be exhibited at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center from Tuesday, January 30 through Saturday, February 24. The exhibition,"Prosthetic Memory: Bodies, Bits, and Devices," includes sculptural, cinematic, and engineered installations that are interactive and performative in nature. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm and Saturday, 7-9 pm. Admission to the Gallery and the gallery talk is free. For further information, please call 632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
4. New Exhibit Chronicles Stony Brook University
A new exhibit in the North Reading Room of the Main Library illustrates the growth of Stony Brook University through the use of images from the vast photographic collection maintained by Special Collections and University Archives. It is presented in celebration of Stony Brook University's 50th Anniversary. The exhibit features as its centerpiece the original architectural model used by former University President John S. Toll in the 1960s and early 1970s to plan the campus. Accompanying the 1971 model are 14 aerial photographs and maps that illustrate the rapid growth of the campus and the forecasted impact the University would have on the region.
The exhibit will be on display through May and was organized by Special Collections and University Archives.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
5. Celtic-influenced young singer-songwriters in pre-St. Patrick's Day show at The University Cafe, Sunday March 4th 2 P.M.
Casey Neill and Johnny Cuomo, two young singer-songwriters who blend Celtic music with contemporary sounds, join in a pre-St. Patrick's Day show on Sunday, March 4th at 2 P.M. at The University Cafe
Casey Neill is unique and has drawn praise from musical luminaries as diverse as Pete Seeger, Steve Earle and Jello Biafra. He fuses modern roots rock with country, punk and Celtic styles and has collaborated with the late Scots fiddler, Johnny Cunningham.
Johnny Cuomos newly-released CD, American Idle, showcases his new music although he is certain to re-visit songs from his work with his Celtic trio, Gallowglass.
Admission: $20.00 general, $15.00 Stony Brook Faculty/Staff/students.
Reservations by e mail: SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
Information: 631-632-1093 and on the University Cafe website (www.universitycafe.org)
The Sunday Acoustic Series at The University Cafe is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM
Upcoming: Beaucoup Blue and Terence Martin with Dan Bonis, Sunday, March 18th 2 P.M.
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
6. Lunar New Year Festival at the Wang Center Monday, February 19, 7pm.
Its the Year of the Pig!
Join China Blue and the Chinese Literature Club in bringing in the Year of the Pig at the Charles B. Wang Center on February 19th from 7-10pm. Come see the enchanting lion dance, a traditional dance celebrating the descent of good luck each New Year and participate in an exciting lantern raffle game. Singing, skits, games with prizes and a fashion show are some of the exciting highlights!
Experience this culturally rich celebration and a bit of Chinese culture through this engaging night of festivities.
Free admission and refreshments.
Cosponsored by the Charles B. Wang Center and the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies.
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
7. Dance/Theatre Concert
February 22-24 and March 2-4, 2007. The Department of Theatre Arts presents a dance/theatre concert: When the Sea Dies-- "An Heroic Quest" conceived, directed, and choreographed by Amy Yopp Sullivan. For tickets, call 632-ARTS. Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.
http://sunysb.edu/theatrearts
Submitted by: Elizabeth Bojsza/CAS
8. Ballroom/Latin Dance Lessons
$12 per session. Sessions are 2 hours.
Registration for March is now in process for the following thursdays: March 8, 15, 22
For information and registration call Maryann at 4-3433 or E-Mail: Maryann.russo@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Maryann Russo/HSC
9. Ancient Art of Chinese Tea Ceremony and Meditation Room 201, Wang Center Sunday, February 25, 9:30 AM 12:30 PM.
This workshop, designed for both adults and youth, includes a presentation of the principles and philosophy, a tea ceremony and meditation demonstration, and an audience practice period.
Tea drinking was popular in ancient China as tea was regarded as one of the seven daily necessities (others being firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar). A tea ceremony generates relaxation through the ambient setting and the concentration required in preparing and serving the tea. The tea ceremony is an excellent way to share ones peace of mind and respect for people.
Teacher Shieh comes to us from Taiwan and is an expert and educator in Chinese tea culture.
Sponsored by Buddhism Studies and Practice Group
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Wine Dynamics: From Vineyard to Glass Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
Time: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 9:00 p.m.
April 17 & 24; May 1 & 8, 2007
Price: $185.00 per person for the complete course. * Open to the public.
Description: This four-part series will explore viticultural practices, terroir, Old World vs. New World winemaking, blending and food pairing through guided tastings and discussions. It is specifically designed for those considering entry-level positions in the wine and hospitality industries, and is also suitable for wine lovers who would like to expand their basic wine knowledge. *Sessions cannot be taken individually. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies; refunds not available for missed sessions.
Instructor: Cliff Batuello, professional wine wholesaler, sommelier, and vintner, in cooperation with prominent industry professionals.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Craft Center Classes Begin in February
The Crafts Center offers non-credit, low cost classes for adults and is open to the public. Spring 2007 class offerings include: Digital Photography, Pottery on the Wheel, Ceramic Hand-building, Drawing, Ikebana Flower Arranging, Watercolor Painting, Decorative Painting, Extreme Mixed Media, Polymer Clay Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Bartending, Defensive Driving and more. Pre-registration and payment is necessary. For a brochure call the Craft Center, 632-6822, located in Union lower level room 049 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
3. Managing Data with Access: - 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.
Section A: Tues., 6:00pm-9:00pm Feb. 27; Mar.6,13,20,27, 2007
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
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
4. Defensive Driving Classes
The Craft Center is offering a six hour Defensive Driving course on two consecutive Wednesdays, Feb. 21 and Feb 28 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Student Activities Center, room 302. Open to everyone. An additional class is offered in March. This class is an Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop. Pre-registration is required before attending class. Send two checks: either $18/student or $22/non-student (payable to SBU Crafts Center), and additional $13 per person fee (payable to K. OBrien) and mail to: The Stony Brook Union Craft Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200. Please include your name, address, telephone number and class dates. Contact the Craft Center (632-6822) for a full brochure, located in the SB Union basement room 049 or visit our web site www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section B: Wednesday 9am-12pm, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2007
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
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. 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.
Section A: Monday 1:30pm-4:30pm March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2007
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
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Seeking Volunteers
Post-Menopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy 50-65 years of age for participation in MRI Imaging Research
Volunteers should be healthy and not have any metal or electronic implants
Confidentiality Maintained
For Further Information Please Call: 631-344-3614
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
2. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you're invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Participants will be compensated up to $200.00
For Further Information Call(631)632-8252
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
3. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
Volunteers Needed
We are seeking healthy male and female volunteers from all ethnic groups, 50 years of age and older, of normal weight who are at risk for colon cancer, such as individuals with a history of colon polyps or colon cancer.
Eligible subjects who complete the study will receive $1,500.00
Please call Peggy at 631-444-7623 for additional information.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
4. 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 the Department of Orthopaedics at (631) 444-2215.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at (631) 444-3740.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
6. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In The Third Trimester Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
Compensation $50.00
For further information please contact Christy John at (631) 444-1605
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. New and Used Goods Sale
The University Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a "New & Used Goods Sale" on Wednesday, February 28 from 9-1:30 p.m. in the vendor area on level 5 by the deli and cafeteria. Please stop by!
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
2. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months-5 years old. NAEYC accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Immediate openings for Preschoolers - call for other age group availablitity. Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the Center.
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl
3. Study Abroad Information Fair
What are you doing this Summer? Come learn how the Office of International Academic Programs can send you to Tanzania, Italy, Korea, China, India, Japan, Russia, and the UK while taking undergraduate and graduate level courses! Talk to past participants, and watch the presentation from our program directors! SAC Auditorium. Wednesday, February 28th at 12:30pm.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/iap
Submitted by: Lucinda Acquaye/Prov
4. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany March 6, 2007
On March 6, Stony Brook students, faculty, staff, and alumni will journey up to the State Capitol for one of the most important events of the year. Its Stony Brook Day in Albany, and we want you to come. Youll get a chance to celebrate Stony Brook to let your legislators know what the University means to you and show them how much their support means to us. Youll have a chance to meet people from all parts of the campus and experience firsthand how our government works. Theres even an end of day celebration. For more information or to register on-line visit www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Stony Brook is red hot and on a roll!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff