Campus Announcements for the week of 03/05/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. The University Senate meeting today at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 305
2. Students who are not registered for classes this semester will lose access to their Stony Brook e-mail accounts Wed. 3/28
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Preparing for College Part 1
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Preparing for College Part 2
3. Benefits-State and Research Foundation
4. Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service-Part I
5. FMLA & Medical Related Leaves Training for State & RF Employees
6. Counseling and the Disciplinary Process for Supervisors of State Employees
7. Health Sciences Library March Class Schedule
8. Heart Saver CPR w/ AED certification
9. Metals, Environment and Human Health: Bridging the Gap
April 27, 2007 Public Notice
10. Learn everything you need to get started using Lotus Notes for email.
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 3/7/07
2. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, March 9, 2007
3. Hiring Veterans with Disabilities
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, March 8, 2007
5. Neuroscience Seminar Series
6. Pathology Seminar
7. Diabetes Alert Day-March 27, 2007
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
9. Stony Brook Southampton, Marine Sciences Public Lecture Series, Friday 9, 2007
10. Estimating the Effects of West Nile Virus in Suffolk County in the Theoretical Absence of Mosquito Control.
11. Women's Studies Job Candidate Speaker: Dr. Drucilla Barker, Director of Women's Studies, Prof. of Economics, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA
12. March 7 @ 12:40-1:00 Helen Keller’s Vision for the World
Presented by Stephanie Patterson
13. Wednesday,March 7 1:00 Women's History Month Presents, Psychic Awareness and Metaphysics" Rv. Maria Solomon, MsD, DD, DRH
14. Thursday, March 8 4:00 Women's History Month Presents, BORAT: Behind the Scene-Feminists Strike Back!" Grace Welch
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Free Varicose Vein Screening
06. Charitable
1. Stony Brook Child Care Services says Thank you to King Kullen
2. Walk Teams Wanted! Join the Cody Center Walk for Developmental Disabilities Sunday, April 15
3. Knights of Columbus Charity Gala to Benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook
4. Calling all Crafters
07. Entertainment
1. Play: "Soliloquy for a Seamstress: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire". Monday, March 5, 4 p.m., Wang Ctr. Theatre. Free.
2. Center/Italian Studies Concert at Sachem Library, Sunday, March 11,
2 pm. Singer/pianist from Italy, Pino Putignano.
3. Tech-Smart Marketing
4. The Karma Of War: A Screening Of Contemporary Video Art
Open Call For Submissions
March 5, 2007 Deadline
5. Business Planning Workshop
6. March 5 Deadline
Open Call for Submissions: The Karma of War
A Screening of Contemporary Video Art
7. Blues duo Beaucoup Blue and singer-songwriter Terence Martin at The University Cafe, Sunday March 18th at 2 P.M.
8. Phenomenal Woman - A Celebration of Women for Women's History Month
9. Asian American Cultural Festival of Long Island:
Building Bridges & Promoting Awareness & Appreciation for Cultural Diversity on LI
10. Generating Connections through Writing:
Day-Long Women's Workshop & Retreat
11. Balinese Gamelan Workshop
12. Stony Brook University Home & Garden Expo 3/16- 3/18/07. Discount for Faculty, Staff, Hospital Employees & Students.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Wine Dynamics: From Vineyard to Glass
Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
2. Craft Center Classes Begin in February
3. Elevated Lipids And & Cholesterol - An Integrative Approach To Optimize Levels
4. Summer Sessions 2007 Enrollment begins April 18
5. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
6. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
7. M.B.A. Open House - March 24, 2007
8. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
09. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
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. Help Wanted: Receiver, Matthew's HSC Bookstore
2. Campus Child Care Available
3. The Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
4. Summer 2007 Stony Brook Football Camps
01. Administrative
1. The University Senate meeting today at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 305
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of tentative agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from February 5th, 2007
III. President’s Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provost’s Report (R. McGrath)
V. Student Recruitment (M. Whelan)
VI. SUNY University Faculty Senate Resolution against the “Privatization of SUNY Hospitals (N. Goodman)
VII. Approval of Proposal on Smoking Ban (W. Dethlefs)
VIII. Senate President’s Report (B. Lane)
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
2. Students who are not registered for classes this semester will lose access to their Stony Brook e-mail accounts Wed. 3/28
Faculty and Staff
Are you working with a student who is on leave or is studying abroad?
Perhaps a student has graduated and is still working on a project with you?
On March 28th, accounts will be disabled for all students who are no longer Registered for courses at Stony Brook University.
Notices were sent out to these student's last week.
The list of students and an explanation of how they can file for an exception are available at:
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/CheckPass4.pl
If you are working with a student who is eligible for an exception, please follow up with the student to make sure they do not lose access to their account.
Thank you!
- Diana Voss
Teaching, Learning + Technology
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/binic/CheckPass4.pl
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Preparing for College Part 1
Part 1, For Faculty and Staff Who are Parents of High School Students.
Presented by Stony Brook University Guest Speakers: Judy Burke-Berhannan, Dean of Admissions and Jackie Pascariello, Director of Financial Aid.
Do you have a son or daughter in high school who is preparing for college? If so, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the office of Student Financial Aid Services would like to invite you to our workshop on the college planning process. Come and learn more about helping your child with the college selections process: Factors to consider when choosing a college; the college application process; planning ahead for college costs.
March 8, 2007, Wang Center, Room 102, 12-1:00
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Preparing for College Part 2
What to Expect as a parent of a College Bound Student
Presented by Stony Brook University Guest Speakers: Richard Gatteau, Director, Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Center and Beverly Rivera, Director, University Registrar.
Is your student planning to attend college in the next year or two? Do you want to know more about how today's colleges and universities include parents and family members in the institution - and what information is and is not accessible to you as a parent? Do you want to learn about academic advising, majors, classes, career advice, and important services to ensure your student's success in college? Join us for the second part of the series focused on "The College Experience" to have these and more questions answered.
March 15, 2007, Wang Center, Lecture Hall One, 12-1:00
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Benefits-State and Research Foundation
The Benefit presentation will give an overview of the benefits offered to State, Research Foundation and Graduate Student employees. It will also include eligibility requirements, what the departments need to know and how to utilize the Benefits program as a tool in recruiting new employees.
Date: March 13th; Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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
4. Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service-Part I
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.
This is a two-part workshop. Part II to be held on March 21st, same time and place.
Attendance is required for both Part I and Part II
Date: March 14th; Time 9:30 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
5. FMLA & Medical Related Leaves Training for State & RF Employees
What is FMLA? The first half of this workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), in order to assist them with implementing this Federal Law. The second half of the workshop will address: State Time & Attendance guidelines, coordinating FMLA with other leave entitlements such as Sick Leave at Half Pay or Presidential Sick Leave, and will briefly review Maternity/Paternity Leave & the Leave Donation Program for State employees. The workshop will conclude with a brief overview of FMLA, disability and workers comp for RF employees.
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Dept Heads, & Managers who are responsible for administering campus policies.
Date: March 20th; 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
6. Counseling and the Disciplinary Process for Supervisors of State Employees
This program will provide you, the 1st or 2nd line supervisors and managers, with information regarding the Counseling and Disciplinary processes under all Collective Bargaining Agreements on campus and for non-represented Management/Confidential (M/C) employees in the Stony Brook University community. In addition it will provide you with the ability to support the supervisors in your departments who are faced with employee issues requiring counseling or discipline. The session includes:
How and when to conduct a counseling session
The difference between a verbal and a written counseling
How to write a counseling memo
How to identify problem situations
How to determine when to counsel an employee and when to seek disciplinary action.
The roles of the Supervisor, the Department and Employee and Labor Relations in the process.
Date: March 21st; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Wang Center, room 104; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
7. Health Sciences Library March Class Schedule
All classes are in Classroom 2 unless otherwise noted.
Attendance is free of charge and advanced registration for the scheduled classes listed below is not required.
COURSES ARE LISTED IN ORDER BY DATE.
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu/educhie/CurrentSchedule.pdf
Submitted by: Michael Bailou Huang/HSC
8. Heart Saver CPR w/ AED certification
Learn basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the adult victim; chain of survival, recognition of cardiac emergencies. This is a certification course - Cost $10 for Card from American Heart Association.
Date: March 14th; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Wang Center, room 103; To Register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
9. Metals, Environment and Human Health: Bridging the Gap
April 27, 2007 Public Notice
Metals, Environment and Human Health: Bridging the Gap
Date: April 27, 2007, Wang Center Lecture Hall # 2, Stony Brook University
8:30am
This workshop is co-sponsored by the Center for Environmental Molecular Science (CEMS), the Consortium for Inter-Disciplinary Environmental Research (CIDER), and the Stony Brook 3MT Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Program. Attendance is open to everyone.
This day-long workshop will feature six leading researchers from around the country, who will discuss the behavior of metals as they relate to environmental processes and human health. The goals are to facilitate interaction among scientists in environmental chemistry, toxicology, and epidemiology, and to identify future directions for research and collaboration. A round-table discussion will allow audience participation.
http://www.cems.stonybrook.edu/Meetings&Workshops/Workshops/index.html
Submitted by: Andrea Illausky/CAS
10. Learn everything you need to get started using Lotus Notes for email.
New users, old users, everyone is welcome. We guarantee that you'll learn many tips and tricks to make your life easier. Click here to register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail" on March 8 from 9:30-12.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/public/notes/notestraining/index.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 3/7/07
Professor Fedor Mesinger from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), Environmental Modeling Center, will present a seminar entitled, "North American Regional Reanalysis," on Wednesday, March 7. 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. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, March 9, 2007
Dr. Karl Turekian from Yale University, will present a seminar entitled,"Two of my favorite things: Osmium and Long Island Sound" at 12 noon on March 9, 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://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
3. Hiring Veterans with Disabilities
Disability Support Services is sponsoring the JAN 2007 Accommodation and Compliance Web Training Series. This free series provides a convenient opportunity for human resource managers, compliance officers, disability and diversity managers, and other professionals to discover ways to enhance an organization's ability to improve its personnel infrastructure, including effective ways to accommodate and employ people with disabilities. Please join us in the HR Training Room, Administration 192 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on March 13, 2007 for Hiring Veterans with Disabilities. Trainers: Billy Wright, Director, EARN Veterans Initiatives, EARN - Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network with Anne Hirsh, JAN Services Manager. Moderator: Beth Loy.
If you would like to attend, please contact Stephanie Patterson at 632-6748.
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/teleconf/
Submitted by: Stephanie Patterson/OSA
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, March 8, 2007
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Orna Cohen-Fix, Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, National Insititute of Health, entitled, "Shaping and misshaping the yeast nucleus". It will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2007, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00p.m. Hosted by Dr. Nancy Hollingsworth.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
5. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, March 8, 2007 in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be giving a seminar. Stefan Herlitze, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University will be giving a talk on "G-Protein Modulation of Presyanptic Calcium Channels and Neuronal Circuits.
Host" Lonnie Wollmuth
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
6. Pathology Seminar
March 8, 2007, Thursday, 4:00 PM BST 9 145
"Dynamic Cytosine Methylation in Differentiation and Disease", John Greally, MB, PhD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine and Molecular Genetics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Submitted by: Carol Siedlecki/UHMC
7. Diabetes Alert Day-March 27, 2007
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 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. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 7, 2007, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Environmental and Social Determinants of Behavioral Variability: Examples from Western Bluebirds." Dr. Janis Dickinson, Director of Citizen Science, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Cornell University. Host: Dr. Catherine Graham. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
9. Stony Brook Southampton, Marine Sciences Public Lecture Series, Friday 9, 2007
Please join us as we begin our Spring 2007 Lecture Series.
Dr. Malcolm Bowman from Stony Brook University, will present a lecture entitled,"Climate Change, Rising Sea Levels, and Storm Surge: What Lies Ahead for Long Island and Metropolitan New York?" at 7:30pm on March 9, 2007. Light refreshements will be served. For more information, please call 631-283-4020.
Lectures will be held in Duke Lecture Hall-Chancellor's Hall, Southampton Campu
http:///www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news/SBSLS.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
10. Estimating the Effects of West Nile Virus in Suffolk County in the Theoretical Absence of Mosquito Control.
This talk will be held in Engineering 301 by Dr. David J. Tonjes on Thursday, March 8th @ 4pm. Dr. Tonjes directed a multi-year, multi-million dollar project to develop a mosquito control program in Suffolk County and to assess the potential impacts of that program.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/est
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/CEAS
11. Women's Studies Job Candidate Speaker: Dr. Drucilla Barker, Director of Women's Studies, Prof. of Economics, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA
Beyond Women and Economics:
Rereading Caring Labor
Caring labor-attending to the physical and emotional needs of others-is seen as the quintessential form of women’s work. This paper argues that feminist discourses on caring labor that do not disrupt this image mask the constitutive roles played by race, ethnicity, class, and nation in the notion of care.
Areas of Specialization: Feminist economics; women’s and gender studies; feminist methodology; international political economy; history of economic thought; women and development
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Harriman Hall, Rm. 214
3:00 PM
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
12. March 7 @ 12:40-1:00 Helen Keller’s Vision for the World
Presented by Stephanie Patterson
Stephanie Patterson, Assistant to the ADA Coordinator, Disability Support Services presents an overview of Keller’s life and accomplishments and information about her international organization and its mission to combat blindness and malnutrition worldwide. To be held in the Women’s Studies Colloquium Center, Old Chem, Rm 118.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
13. Wednesday,March 7 1:00 Women's History Month Presents, Psychic Awareness and Metaphysics" Rv. Maria Solomon, MsD, DD, DRH
Internationally known professional psychic from Budapest Hungary. Author, speaker and frequent guest on Kiss FM Radio. This lecture will help to broaden your understanding and show how the knowledge of these subjects can help you have a better life. Rev. Maria will have two of her books, and her CDs for sale.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
14. Thursday, March 8 4:00 Women's History Month Presents, BORAT: Behind the Scene-Feminists Strike Back!" Grace Welch
Grace Welch, President of Mid-Suffolk NOW and long-time feminist activist, interviewed by BORAT in his wildly successful film on how Americans live, will tell of how it came about that she is in the film, and what was edited out. She is included in the recent publication: Feminists Who Changed America -1963-1975 (University of Illinois Press). Women’s Studies Colloquium Center, Old Chem., Rm. 118, 4:00 PM.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Free Varicose Vein Screening
Stony Brook Surgical Associates is proud to announce another FREE screening to the public on Saturday, March 24th between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. This screening is open to all individuals between the age of 18 and 64 with large varicose veins in one or both legs with pain and/or swelling. All screenings are conducted by board certified vascular surgeons at the Stony Brook Vein Center in East Setauket. Call today to schedule your FREE screening at 444-VEIN (8346).
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
06. Charitable
1. 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
2. Walk Teams Wanted! Join the Cody Center Walk for Developmental Disabilities Sunday, April 15
On Sunday, April 15 the Matt and Debra Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University will hold its second annual walk to raise awareness of development disabilities on campus and in the larger community. Individual walkers are welcome, but for the largest registered student walk team and for the employee walk team that raises the largest contribution per member, representatives will be invited to have lunch with Dr. Kenny. Online registration for the walk is available at www.codycenter.org or call 632-3706.
http://www.codycenter.org
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
3. 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
4. Calling all Crafters
Dust off your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and sewing machines; the Health Sciences Library is making lap blankets for residents of the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. If you can knit, crochet, or sew, please join "Caring Crafters" on Wednesdays at noon in the Health Sciences Library, Level 3. Donations of supplies are greatly appreciated. Questions? Please call Susan Werner 4-3995.
Submitted by: Susan Werner/HSC
07. Entertainment
1. Play: "Soliloquy for a Seamstress: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire". Monday, March 5, 4 p.m., Wang Ctr. Theatre. Free.
March 5. Monday, 4 p.m.
Play: Soliloquy for a Seamstress: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Performed by the playwright/actress LuLu LoLo A one-person show characterizing an Italian immigrant mother, her two daughters who perish in the tragic fire, and a young reporter who witnesses the fire and speaks of the infamous trial that acquitted the factory owners. Offered in collaboration with Stony Brook University's Women’s Studies Program, Department of History, and the Center for Study of Working Class Life. Location: Wang Center Theatre. Free and open to the public.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
2. Center/Italian Studies Concert at Sachem Library, Sunday, March 11,
2 pm. Singer/pianist from Italy, Pino Putignano.
March 11, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Intermittenze, The Unplugged: A Concert of Italian Popular Music mostly composed* by performer singer/pianist from Italy, Pino Putignano, plus some old Italian hits. Location: Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook, NY. All are invited. Free and open to the public. (*His music is very much in the modern pop tradition...acoustically experimental...a mixture of rock, blues and jazz which also reveals the influences of his early training in classical music.)
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
3. Tech-Smart Marketing
3/14/07 Small Business Development Center Workshop at the H. Lee Dennnison Building in Hauppauge from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Free workshop presented by John Mangione of effero.biz. To register e-mail Lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu or call at 29084.
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
4. The Karma Of War: A Screening Of Contemporary Video Art
Open Call For Submissions
March 5, 2007 Deadline
The aim of The Karma of War is to reflect on the importance of our actions in the contemporary panorama of violence from a multiplicity of perspectives by means of art works that dwell on the relations between karma and war. The works will be exhibited in the lobby of the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook. For this evening of screenings The Karma of War is looking to expand its international network of artists working with video. All artists working in this media are invited to submit work to be part of The Karma of War. All submitted materials will be evaluated for inclusion, however, only selected pieces will be screened. Carla Macchiavello will be responsible for the selection of all video entries and will curate the selections.
For guidlines please visit the Wang Website at www.stonybrook.edu/wang
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
5. Business Planning Workshop
March 7, 2007: Small Business Development Center presents this workshop from 9-11:00 am at the H. Lee Dennison Building. No fee.
To register, contact Lynne Schmidt at lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu, or 29084.
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
6. March 5 Deadline
Open Call for Submissions: The Karma of War
A Screening of Contemporary Video Art
Objective: The aim of The Karma of War is to reflect on the importance of our actions in the contemporary panorama of violence from a multiplicity of perspectives by means of art works that dwell on the relations between karma and war. The works will be exhibited in the lobby of the Wang Center. For this evening of screenings The Karma of War is looking to expand its international network of artists working with video. All artists working in this media are invited to submit work to be part of The Karma of War. All submitted materials will be evaluated for inclusion, however, only selected pieces will be screened. Carla Macchiavello will be responsible for the selection of all video entries and will curate the selections.
More Information on Wang Center website:
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
7. Blues duo Beaucoup Blue and singer-songwriter Terence Martin at The University Cafe, Sunday March 18th at 2 P.M.
Beaucoup Blue, the Philadelphia -based father and son blues-rooted duo of David and Adrian Mowry, have been performing to a growing fan base in the Northeast. A handsome range of instruments like six and twelve string guitars, slide guitar, Dobro and their two soulful voices blend together.
Singer/songwriter Terence Martin returns for his third visit to The Cafe. Acclaimed for his Falcon Ridge Folk Festival performances, Martin's most recent CD, Lost Hills, received critical praise and radio airplay on public and commercial stations across the country. Terence Martin is joined by long-time accompanist Dan Bonis, a master of a range of string instruments
Admission is $20.00 general, $15.00 Stony Brook faculty/staff/students. Reservations/information by e mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com or by phone to 632-1093
Next concert: Sunday April 15th 2 P.M. - Rod Picott and Jory Nash
The Sunday Acoustic Concert series is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
8. Phenomenal Woman - A Celebration of Women for Women's History Month
On Wednesday, March 7th, the Wo/Men's & Gender Resource Center presents "Phenomenal Woman" - a celebration of women for Women's History Month. The event will feature performances by various student cultural groups, including the Stony Brook Gospel Choir, DDKY Korean Drummers, Essence of Praise dancers, and many more! The event is free of charge and will be taking place in the Tabler Arts Center from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. Free refreshments!
Submitted by: Justine Perkowski/OSA
9. Asian American Cultural Festival of Long Island:
Building Bridges & Promoting Awareness & Appreciation for Cultural Diversity on LI
March 11
1:00 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission. All are welcome.
Multi-Cultural Booths with Crafts, Live Music, Literature, Costumes
Small Group Performances/Lectures
Tea Ceremony and Cultural Displays by the Tzu Chi Foundation
Children’s Live Interactive Show
5:00 9:00 p.m.
Reserved Tickets: $20
Presentation of Awards
Classical Performances by Asian Artists
Delicious Asian Fusion Buffet Dinner
Spectacular Raffle Drawing
For more information or to become a Festival Sponsor, call (631) 543-5768 or visit www.aacfli.com. Download flier.
Please send checks ($20 per ticket) made payable to:
Chinese Cultural Programs, Inc.
23 Fernwood Drive Commack, NY 11725
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available for pick-up in the SAC lobby on the day of the Festival.
Sunday, March 11, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Student Activities Center
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
10. Generating Connections through Writing:
Day-Long Women's Workshop & Retreat
This retreat is made possible by a grant from Stony Brook University, Office of the President, Dialogues Across Differences and is co-sponsored by the Charles B. Wang Center, Greater Port-Jefferson/ Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, Jefferson's Ferry Lifecare Community, Asian American Faculty Staff Association.
Sunday, March 25, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wang Chapel
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
11. Balinese Gamelan Workshop
A hands-on, guided tour through the exciting interlocking rhythms of Balinese music, played on a full set of bronze gamelan instruments tuned gongs, metallophones, gong-chimes, and drums. Participants will learn in the traditional manner, without the use of notation, to play an exerpt from a dance piece. The teachers include several of Bali’s most brilliant musicians and dancers, who will also demonstrate how dance movements and postures are coordinated with the music’s form, accents, and rhythms.
Tickets: $15.00 for all
March 23, 2:00 4:00 p.m., Wang Theatre
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
12. Stony Brook University Home & Garden Expo 3/16- 3/18/07. Discount for Faculty, Staff, Hospital Employees & Students.
Stony Brook University Home & Garden Expo 3/16-3/18/07 at Stony Brook University Sports Complex. HUGE Event over 200 exhibits. Regular price $9, with Stony Brook ID $5.
Come see the World's only Spa with JetPaks. www.bullfrogspas.com
Whether you're planning to build, remodel or add-on, your home improvement project may require the services of a contractor. Home Improvement projects can easily cost thousands of dollars, making the selection of the right contractor very important. The North Shore Home Improver is your source for licensed professional contractors on the North Shore of Long Island.
http://www.stonybrookhomeshow.com
Submitted by: Donna Crapanzano/HSC
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
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. Elevated Lipids And & Cholesterol - An Integrative Approach To Optimize Levels
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Preventive Medicine Services at Stony Brook Medical Center will be conducting four, two-hour group visits for patients with elevated lipids and cholesterol.
Participants are examined/evaluated individually to assess cardiovascular risk, nutrition, exercise and stress levels as well as to determine if their lipid management is optimal. The group visits review factors that contribute to cardiovascular risk and increasing levels of lipids and insulin and addresses how they can be decreased with whole foods, exercise and stress reduction. Also reviewed are genetic influences, indications for medications, their side effects profile as well as the most current evidence-based information on supplements and vitamins.
The series is scheduled for March 21, 28, April 11, 18, from 4:30-6:30pm at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park.
Most insurance plans are accepted with appropriate co-pay.
Please call 444-9815 to register.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
4. Summer Sessions 2007 Enrollment begins April 18
Stony Brook University’s Summer Sessions offers two six-week sessions.
Session I: Tuesday, May 29 Monday, July 9
Session II: Tuesday, July 10 Friday, August 17
Day and Evening Classes
Visit www.stonybrook.edu/summer for important information regarding deadline dates and course listings.
Earn six credits in 6 weeks!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
5. 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 B: Monday 10am-1pm, 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
6. 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
7. M.B.A. Open House - March 24, 2007
Come to the College of Business M.B.A. Open House to learn about our full-time and part-time M.B.A.s and special programs.
Open House will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Charles B. Wang Center.
For more info call 632-7171 or visit: www.stonybrook.edu/sbbusiness
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sbbusiness
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
8. 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
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email at aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
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. Help Wanted: Receiver, Matthew's HSC Bookstore
We are seeking a full-time, permanent receiving clerk. Must be able to lift 60 lbs, bring up deliveries from loading dock, and learn to use our computerized receiving and sales system. Duties will include but are not limited to the following: computerized receiving and returns, customer service and ringing of customers, and organization and paperwork reconciliation. FT 32 hrs + some flexibility. We are open Mon - Thur 8:30 - 6, Friday until 5 PM and Sat from 9 - 1. Full benefit pkg available including medical, dental , vision, prescription, FSA, Employee Stock Option Plan, employee discounts, vacation, and sick time.
Some relevant experience preferred. Please reply with resume'/letter of interest via fax 631-689-2386 or by email to address provided. You may also stop in to fill out an application.
Matthews Medical Books and Uniforms
Level 2 Room 310 HSC, Suny.
Stony Brook, NY. 11794
http://usbhscbookstore@earthlink.net
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA
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. The Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
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 12th 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:
Jan. 20th, Feb. 10th, March 10th, April 21st, May 12th, 2007.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
4. Summer 2007 Stony Brook Football Camps
Are you ready for some football!
1. Intensive 2-day padded football camp for all positions. Every athlete will experience 2 days of individual, intensified coaching incorporating highly organized teaching progressions. This is open to all athletes entering 9th through 12th grade and runs July 21st - July 22nd. Cost: $250.00/Overnight Campers, $200/2-Day Campers and $125/1-Day Campers. OR:
2. Chuck Priore W.I.N. Youth Football Camp, open to students ages 7-13. The goal is to improve field performance through quality individual instruction under the guidance of Head Coach Chuck Priore and staff, each athlete will learn sound football fundamentals. This week long daycamp runs July 23rd - July 27th. Cost: $395.00/athlete.
The fees include instruction, lectures, demonstrations, meals, and a camp T-Shirt. For more information contact the football office at (631) 632- 4646
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/camps/ston-camps.html
Submitted by: Carlton Goff/Pres