Campus Announcements for the week of 04/02/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Oracle Business System Upgrade and Shutdown Period
2. UUP West General Membership Meeting
3. Summer Employment information is now available.
4. University Post Office Spring Break Schedule
5. Life Sciences Stockroom hosts annual Customer Appreciation Sale on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Could My Child Have ADHD
2. Metals, Environment and Human Health: Bridging the Gap April 27, 2007 Public Notice
3. Patents, Trademarks And Copyrights
4. Health Sciences Library April Class Schedule
5. And Justice For All/Diversity 101 - The Combined Version
6. Mastering Performance Reviews
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Seminar in Department of Pharmacological Sciences
2. Music Department hosts conference "L'Orfeo at 400" on April 13 and 14,2007
3. Neuroscience Seminar Series
4. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) Department of Medicine Seminar Series
5. Earth-Stock 2007: Panel Presentation on Sustainability featuring Hon. Claudine Schneider
6. Earth-Stock 2007: Student Environmental Research and Creative Activity Exhibition
7. Earth-Stock 2007: Reducing your Environmental Tire Track Lunch and Lern for Commuters
8. Earth-Stock 2007: Golden Earthworm Organic Farm
9. Earth-Stock 2007: Farming the Future - Farm Life on Long Island (film & discussion)
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. FREE Melanoma Awareness lectures & skin cancer screenings
2. Free Varicose Vein Screenings
06. Charitable
1. Knights of Columbus Charity Gala to Benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook
2. Caring Crafters - Wednesday, 12noon-1pm Health Sciences Library
3. Stony Brook Child Care Services says Thank you to King Kullen
4. CSEA Local 614 Fund Raiser
07. Entertainment
1. "The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Meditation"
2. "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction"
3. The 14th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win $15,000
4. Summer 2007 Stony Brook University Football Camps
5. Taste of Summer: Walk About Tasting Festival at Stony Brook Southampton
6. Three Big Events, One Big Day - Wednesday, May 2
7. Seawolves Men's Lacrosse To Host Youth Clinic on April 7
8. Department of Campus Recreation Annual Golf Tournament - Friday, May 4, 2007
9. Who is Your SB Idol? Come out and vote April 11!
10. Nashville's Rod Picott & Toronto's Jory Nash on co-bill at The University Cafe Sunday April 15th 2 P.M.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
2. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
3. Wine Dynamics: From Vineyard to Glass Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
4. Summer Sessions 2007 Enrollment begins April 18
5. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
09. Research
1. How well do your lungs work?
2. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
3. Seeking Volunteers
4. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
5. Are You Overweight?
6. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
10. Miscellaneous
1. New and Used Goods Sale
2. "Fun with Flowers"
3. Campus Child Care Available
4. The Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
5. Save money when you order from Domino's and Subway when you use Campus Cash.
01. Administrative
1. Oracle Business System Upgrade and Shutdown Period
Please refer to the following link for important information concerning the RF Oracle Business System upgrade and conversion shutdown period scheduled for close of business April 20 until go live on May 1.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/gmo/upgrade.html
Submitted by: Aaron Rosenblatt/Res
2. UUP West General Membership Meeting
UUP's Spring General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 12:00 Noon in the Student Activity Center (SAC) Auditorium. All West Chapter UUP Members are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to the UUP Office at 2-6570 or email UUP@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
3. Summer Employment information is now available.
Please click on the yellow stamp on the right side of our homepage to access this year's Summer Employment information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
4. University Post Office Spring Break Schedule
The University Post Office located in the Student Activities Center will be open Tuesday through Thursday (April 3 - 5, 2007) during the student spring break schedule. For postal concerns, call the Mail Services department at 2-6231.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
5. Life Sciences Stockroom hosts annual Customer Appreciation Sale on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007.
Roche and the Life Sciences Stockroom are happy to announce their annual Customer Appreciation Sale for one day only, on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Up to a 30% discount will be offered on Roche products (some exclusions do apply). We look forward to seeing you at the sale! If you have any questions, please contact the Stockroom at x2-0820.
Submitted by: Linda Millet/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Could My Child Have ADHD
Guest Speaker, Carolyn Colwell, LCSW-R
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most over diagnosed and under diagnosed conditions of childhood. Recent public debate about ADHD has made it sound like a fad. But ADHD was first described by a German physician in the late 1800s. ADHD appears in many guises and disguises. In fact one form of ADHD does not involve hyperactivity at all. It also has a wide variability, ranging from very mild to very severe. It can affect academic performance, success in sports, socialization, self-esteem and family harmony. This workshop will help you: Identify the symptoms of ADHD; Understand how the ADHD brain works, and Develop a roadmap for action.
April 13, 2007, HSC, CR 108, L2, 11:30-12:30
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. 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
3. Patents, Trademarks And Copyrights
This free SBDC workshop is being held at the Media Room in the H.Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge from 9-11:00 am on April 11. A representative from the Space Alliance and Technology Program will be there to tell you how your business can receive up to 40 hours of free engineering assistance.
To register, e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
4. Health Sciences Library April 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
5. And Justice For All/Diversity 101 - The Combined Version
This full day program will provide supervisors with necessary information, resources and guidance about Federal and State regulations; University policies, around issues of discrimination; equal employment opportunity; complaint resolution and diversity. It will clarify and communicate the roles, rights and responsibilities of supervisors, managers, employees and the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action in these matters and review appropriate methods for making referrals, the scope of confidentiality and the policy against retaliation. Through the use of case studies and other interactive exercises, this program will allow participants to explore and discuss dimensions of diversity and inclusion, approaches to managing diversity, the impact of stereotyping and bias in the workplace. Each participant will develop a personal action plan.
Target Audience: All employees
Date: April 18th; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 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. Mastering Performance Reviews
Just as faculty members evaluate students on their performance in courses through papers, tests, classroom discussion, etc., managers evaluate employees on the quality and quantity of their work performance. These evaluations are made every day, every week, every month, depending on how closely the manager works with or observes his/her employees. These informal ratings form the basis for what we now call the more formal "performance appraisal" or "performance review".
This program is designed to:
Clarify the manager's role as a communicator, counselor and mentor.
Guide the manager through the process: from preparing for and conducting the appraisal session, to concluding the appraisal session, with follow-up.
Target Audience: Managers and supervisors responsible for managing the performance of others.
Date: April 19th; 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
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Seminar in Department of Pharmacological Sciences
Dr. Robert H. Singer of Albert Einstein Medical College will present a seminar on Tuesday, April 3rd at 12:00 noon in the Basic Science Tower 8-180 entitled, "The Travels of RNA". The seminar is hosted by Dr. Joav Prives of the Department of Pharmacological Sciences
Submitted by: Catherine Homburger/UHMC
2. Music Department hosts conference "L'Orfeo at 400" on April 13 and 14,2007
In conjunction with Stony Brook Opera's production celebrating the 400th anniversary of the premiere of Monteverdi' L'Orfeo, the Department of Music hosts an engaging two-day conference that brings together musicologists, performers, and interdisciplinary early modern scholars. Panels consist of traditional academic paper presentations, a round-table discussion about the performance itself, and performance workshops. The conference ends with a concert of early 17th-century vocal and instrumental solo and chamber music. For more information about the conference, and to register, go to www.stonybrook.edu/music
http://www.stonybrook.edu/music
Submitted by: David Lawton/CAS
3. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Bldg, the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be holding a Seminar. James M. Fadool, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Biological Science & Program in Neuroscience, Florida State University, will be speaking about Deciphering Mosaics in Vertebrate Photoreceptor Development.
Host: Gary Matthews
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
4. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) Department of Medicine Seminar Series
Chemokines and the Heart: Old Players with a New Role
Alison D. Schecter, MD, FACC, Associate Professor of Medicine, Co-Director, Cardiovascular Research Program, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Friday, April 20, 2007, HSC T16- Room 025, Refreshments begin at 3:45pm, Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Earth-Stock 2007: Panel Presentation on Sustainability featuring Hon. Claudine Schneider
Hon. Claudine Schneider, Former 5-term Congresswoman from Rhode Island, author of the "Global Warming Prevention Act" passed by the US Congress and Senior Vice President of EcoEnergy International Corporation, a multi-service firm that provides technical advisory and asset management services in the energy industry leads a panel discussion focussing on issues of environmentalism and sustaibability. The evening will end with a recitation of the Stony Brook Green Pledge and pinning ceremony for graduating seniors who took the green pledge. Don’t forget to take your pledge online!
For more informaiton on Hon. Cluadine Schnieder, please visit:
http://www.claudineschneider.com
Thursday, April 19, Student Activities Center Ballroom B 4:00 p.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
6. Earth-Stock 2007: Student Environmental Research and Creative Activity Exhibition
Join us for an exhibition of graduate and undergraduate research which will showcase scholarship related to aspects of the environment including, but not limited to:
environmental history
population and cultural issues related to the environment
art, sculpture, dance and music with an environmental theme
ecology and evolution
preservation and conservation of nature
environmental pollution and restoration
environmental medicine and human health
atmospheric science
oceanography and fisheries
earth system science
climate change
Earth-Stock Keynote Lecture Sustainability: The Future is Now, featuring Hon. Claudine Schneider directly following showcase in SAC Ballroom A
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
7. Earth-Stock 2007: Reducing your Environmental Tire Track Lunch and Lern for Commuters
Join Commuter Student Services, the Commuter Student Association and the Environmental Club for this Lunch and Learn on Commuting and its impact on carbon monoxide emission and it’s effect on the environment.
Tuesday, April 17
SAC Commuter Lounge 11:00 a.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
8. Earth-Stock 2007: Golden Earthworm Organic Farm
The Golden Earthworm Organic Farm is nestled on 40 acres of pristine farmland protected by a land preservation program on the North Fork of Long Island. Come learn about Organic Farming and Community Shared Agriculture.
Monday, April 16, Student Activities Center Auditorium
12:30 p.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
9. Earth-Stock 2007: Farming the Future - Farm Life on Long Island (film & discussion)
The documentary Farming the Future: Farm Life on Long Island is an award-winning film that weaves a tapestry of interviews, historical photographs, and contemporary footage to tell the story of farm life in America's oldest suburban region.
Tuesday, April 17, Student Activities Center, Ballroom A, 7:00pm
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. FREE Melanoma Awareness lectures & skin cancer screenings
Free lectures and skin cancer screenings in observance of Melanoma Awareness. Open to the public. Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook. Call HealthConnect at (631) 444-4000 to reserve your space at this event today! Besides the lectures & screenings, free educational information, sun protection and light refreshment will be provided. Lectures & screenings provided by the physicians of Stony Brook University Medical Center from the departments of Surgery & Dermatology.
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
2. Free Varicose Vein Screenings
Stony Brook Surgical Associates is offering Free Varicose Vein Screenings! Open to all individuals between the ages of 18 and 80 with large varicose veins causing pain and/or swelling in one or both legs. A brief, non-invasive examination will be provided under the direction of our board certified vascular surgeons. Call (631) 444-VEIN (8346) to schedule your free screening today!
Saturday, April 21st, Stony Brook Vein Center, 24 Research Way, Suite 100, East Setauket, NY 11733
Saturday, April 28th, Hampton Bays Life Care Center, 225 W. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
06. Charitable
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. Caring Crafters - Wednesday, 12noon-1pm Health Sciences Library
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 us on Wednesdays at noon in the Health Sciences Library, Level 3. Donations of yarn are greatly appreciated. Questions? Please call Susan Werner 4-3995.
Submitted by: Susan Werner/HSC
3. Stony Brook Child Care Services says Thank you to King Kullen
King Kullen in Setauket (route 25A) will donate 1% of total receipts over $5,000 to Stony Brook Child Care Services. We would appreciate your help in raising a few extra dollars for the childcare center while you shop. All we need is for you, your friends and family, to bring or send your King Kullen receipts to the child care center on campus located across the street from the South P lot or to the other areas on campus listed 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 www.SUNYsb.edu/childcare OR Pat Bremer, Sociology Department, zip+ 4356 OR Cynthia Zimmerli, Department of Psychology, Psychology B154, zip+4 2500
http://www.SUNYsb.edu/childcare
Submitted by: Mary Cain/Affl
4. CSEA Local 614 Fund Raiser
The Social Committee of CSEA Local 614 will holding a fund raiser by having a Chinese auction with nicely crafted Easter Baskets! Please stop by the CSEA Local office at the Health Sciences Center, Level 5 and purchase some raffle tickets. Tickets will be available on Wednesday April 4th from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Thursday April 5th from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Drawing will be held at 2:30pm in the local office.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
07. Entertainment
1. "The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Meditation"
"The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Meditation"
Thursday, April 5 Wang Room 301 6:30-8:30 PM
The Ven. Zi-Zhom will discuss the causes and nature of stress and advise on how to identify and find the right approach to deal with it. Topics include: how to identify problems and symptoms and identify the 4 foundation of mindfulness, plus how to use Buddhist perspectives of case and effect meditation techniques to deal with the problem to attain peace of mind.
Submitted by: Hai dee Lee
2. "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction"
"Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction"
Friday, April 6 Wang Room 301 6:30-8:30 PM
The Ven. Zi-Zhom will discuss the causes and nature of stress and advise on how to identify and find the right approach to deal with it. Topics include the Buddhist perspectives of case and effect meditation techniques to deal with the problem to attain peace of mind.
Submitted by: Hai dee Lee
3. The 14th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win $15,000
Stony Brook Child Care will hold it's annual Child Care Cash Bonanza on Thursday, April 12th, 2007 at the Student Activity Center. Tickets are $50.00 each and they may be purchased at the child care center or at the Bursar's Office. A ticket admits two adults for an International coffee, tea and dessert extravaganza. For more information, please call 632-6930 or 632-KIDS.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
4. Summer 2007 Stony Brook University 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
5. Taste of Summer: Walk About Tasting Festival at Stony Brook Southampton
Time: Saturday, June 9, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Price: $25.00 per person
Register now with secure on-line payment: www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Location: Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
Description: A Taste of Summer will put you in the mood for the Hamptons' favorite season. This walkabout tasting reception will focus on the best and freshest flavors from our local vintners, farmers, and bakers.
*Taste delicious wines, fresh vegetables, berries, cheeses, baked goods.
*Meet farmers, vintners, friends, and neighbors.
*Laugh and sing to classic summer music.
*Frisbee playing optional.
Participating wineries and breweries include:
Bedell Cellars
The Lenz Winery
Lieb Family Cellars
Paumanok Vineyards
Scarola
Southampton Publick House
Waters Crest Winery
Wolffer Estates
Participating farms and bakeries include: The Blue Duck Bakery, Catapano Dairy Farm
The Garden of Eve, Sang Lee Farms, A Taste of the North Fork
Questions? Please call Ginny Clancy, Program Coordinator at (631) 632-9404.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
6. Three Big Events, One Big Day - Wednesday, May 2
Strawberry Fest: A Strawberry Lover's Dream Come True - 11:00am to 2:00pm on the Academic Mall.
Diversity Day: "Dreams of Diversity: Reflection on Our 50 Years of Building Diversity" - 12:00 noon to 2:00pm at the SAC Plaza.
Campus Life Awards: Recognizing outstanding leadership, programming, advising and support - 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the SAC Auditorium.
For more information visit: www.stonybrook.edu/sb/onebigday
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/onebigday
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
7. Seawolves Men's Lacrosse To Host Youth Clinic on April 7
Stony Brook University head men's lacrosse coach, Rick Sowell, has announced a Youth Clinic that will take place in conjunction with the men's lacrosse America East home opener against Albany on April 7.
Stony Brook players and coaches will run a pre-game event from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. before the men take the field against Albany at 1:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m.
Cost of the event is just $5 and includes a ticket to the Seawolves game that day. Siblings and friends are invited to attend the event while adult tickets are available for $7 each. While at the game, be sure to cheer the Seawolves to victory!
To pre-register for the event, please call 631-632-9556 or email your contact information to eric.george@stonybrook.edu
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Eric George/Pres
8. Department of Campus Recreation Annual Golf Tournament - Friday, May 4, 2007
The Department of Campus Recreation will be holding its' Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 4th @ 11:00am at the Heatherwood Golf Club in Centereach. The tournament format is best ball, with team low gross, longest drive and closest to pin awards given out. This tournament is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University. Each foursome will be allowed one guest player who is not affiliated with the University. Cost, which includes green fees and lunch, is $48.00 per person for faculty/staff/alumni/guest and $38.00 per person for undergraduate students. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano from the Department of Campus Recreation at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
9. Who is Your SB Idol? Come out and vote April 11!
9 Finalists... 1 winner!
The SB Idol finals will kickoff the 2007 Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival and will be held April 11 during campus lifetime at 12:45pm outside at the Staller Plaza.
The final 9 contestants will perform and the audience will vote for 1 winner! Should be fun, come and vote for your favorite SB Idol!
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/artsfest/
Submitted by: Fernando Mendoza/OSA
10. Nashville's Rod Picott & Toronto's Jory Nash on co-bill at The University Cafe Sunday April 15th 2 P.M.
Rod Picott is a long-time friend and collaborator with Slaid Cleaves ("Broke Down," "Bring It On," and "River Runs" are some of their co-writes). Rod's voice and lyrics recall Tom Waits, Steve Earle, Fred Eaglesmith and Bruce Springsteen. Rod will be joined by Amanda Shires, a fiddle player and vocalist (BEING BRAVE is her current CD.)
Jory Nash has just released his fifth CD, JAZZ, BLUES, SOUL AND FOLK. This finger-style guitarist is a Toronto-based, independent singer-songwriter whose music blends elements of folk, jazz, pop, country, soul & blues with a vocal style reminiscent of Paul Simon.
Admission is $20.00 general $15.00 Stony Brook Faculty/Staff/Students. Reservations by e mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com or phone 631-632-1093
The Sunday Acoustic Series at The University Cafe is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM.
Coming on April 22nd at 2 P.M. - England's Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key
framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Required Text: Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Katherine Ulrich, Cost of text is not included in course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section B: Monday/Wednesday, 6pm-9pm, May 16,21,23,30; June 4,6,11,13,18,20,25,27; 2007
10% discount University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. 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 A: Thursday 6pm-9pm, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 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
3. 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
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. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Wang Center Room 301, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Receipt of your check reserves your place in the class.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
09. Research
1. How well do your lungs work?
Are you overweight? Are you interested in how your lungs work? If so, the Division of
Pulmonary Medicine at Stony Brook Hospital would like to invite you to consider entering an
investigational study of aerosol deposition. The research project is being performed to
investigate the pattern of particle deposition in the lungs of patients who are overweight. For
details please contact Dr. Daroowalla at 444-3869. Compensation will be awarded to those
who enter the study.
Submitted by: Feroza Daroowalla/UHMC
2. 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
3. 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
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
4. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
We are researching insulin sensitivity in HIV (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy) Compensation up to $2,450.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Barbara Lubarda @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Are You Overweight?
We are Seeking Individuals, Both Men and Women, 25 to 45 Years of Age to Participate in a Research Study Looking at "Markers of Pre-Diabetes" in Overweight People
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Participants Will be Compensated up to $500.00
For More Information, Please Contact Barbara Lubarda @ 631-444-9362
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
6. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The Purpose of this Study is to Determine if a Drinkable Aloe Vera Gel will Decrease Symptoms of IBS in Children.
It is Important to Explore Simple, Relatively Non-Toxic Therapeutic Options for this Condition Which can be Difficult to Treat.
For further information, please contact Kathy Usmani, at (631) 444-8115
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. New and Used Goods Sale
The Auxiliary is holding a NEW AND USED GOODS SALE in the vendor area, level 5 of the hospital by the deli and cafeteria.
Please stop by!
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
2. "Fun with Flowers"
The University Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a lecture/brunch on Saturday, April 21 at the Wang Center entitled "Fun with Flowers." The speaker is Karl Auwaerter, Owner and Manager of Bayport Flower Houses. The price is $25 per person and all proceeds go to benefit patient care at Stony Brook Medical Center. For further information please call the Auxiliary Office at 444-2699.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
3. 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
4. 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. Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: April 21st and May 12th, 2007
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
5. Save money when you order from Domino's and Subway when you use Campus Cash.
Faculty and staff can add money to their Campus Cash account through SOLAR. Campus cash is not part of the Faculty/Staff meal plan. You can save 10% when ordering Domino's delivery (751-0330) or Subway (pick-up, 25a near Nicolls Road). Excludes Domino's 5-5-5 and 7-7-7 specials. Complete details of the Campus Cash program available at www.stonybrook.edu/fsa/campuscash
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA