Campus Announcements for the week of 10/08/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. The Stony Brook University Student Health Service Is Offering Flu Vaccine And Flumist Vaccine To Students, Faculty And Staff.
2. Students who are not registered for classes this semester will lose access to their Stony Brook e-mail accounts - 11/14/07
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning-How to Select a Nursing Home
2. Children with Cancer Go Back to School Conference
3. Heart Saver CPR w/AED Certification
4. FMLA & Medical Related Leaves Training for State and RF Employees
5. AES/SMRT Training
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 10/10/07
2. Two Neuroscience Seminar Series
3. Small Business Development Center WorkshopBusiness Insurance - Are You Covered?
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 11, 2007
5. CIDER/SoMAS Seminar
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "An Evolutionary Explanation for Population Energy-Equivalence Across Body Sizes"
7. Primal Reflex Release Technique A Physical Therapy Approach to Treating Pain
8. EH&S to Host Seminar on Federal Chemical Security Requirements. Date: 10/25/07, 8:30 to 11 AM, Place: Wang Center 301
9. Templeton Trust Lecture
10. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, October 12, 2007
11. Computer Science Distinguished Lecturer Seminar: Prof. Ming Lin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
12. ICB&DD Symposium "Frontiers in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery"
13. Center for India Studies Fall Lecture Series: Gandhi for the 21st Century by Ambassador Alan Nazareth
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds 10/11/2007
06. Charitable
1. 19th Annual Run for Children to benefit the Child Life Program in Pediatrics- Sunday, October 14th!
2. Sunrise Fund
3. SAC Ballroom B - Blood Drive Today and tomorrow
4. Type O Positive and Negative Blood Donors are Urgently Needed!
5. Stony Brook Cares
07. Entertainment
1. Contemporary Aboriginal Art Exhibit from Australia at the Wang Center
2. Wednesday Wellness Walks in the Woods
3. A Taste of Stony Brook Annual Food Show
4. Humanization In The Health Field Art Exhibit And Reception Today!
5. Ballet Folklorico de Mexico at Staller Center, Friday, October 12 at 8:00 pm - www.stallercenter.com
6. Film: 1 Litre Of Tears
7. Department Of Theatre Arts 2007 Long Island Play Project Presents The Trestle At Pope Lick Creek By Naomi Wallace
8. Film: Abduction The Megumi Yokota Story
9. Legendary Folk Duo Aztec Two-Step at The University Cafe, Sunday, October 21st, 2PM
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Entrepreneurship: Starting Up a Business or Non-Profit Organization
2. Microsoft Web Design certificate
3. Cosmopolitanism and Globalization - Memory*Spaces*Cities*Images HISB 20th Anniversary Celebration, October 10-13, 2007
4. Knitting basics
5. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
09. Research
1. Seeking Volunteers
2. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
3. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
4. Are You Overweight?
5. Seeking Healthy Overweight Women - Sleep Research
6. Do You Have Prostate Cancer?
7. Levothyroxine Study
8. Effect of Pioglitazone on the course of new onset Type I Diabetes
9. Study of HIV+/AIDS and Chromium Picolinate
10. Brookhaven National Laboratory Crack or cocaine problems?
11. Are you mentally prepared for the LSAT-GRE-GMAT?
12. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
10. Miscellaneous
1. Memorial Service for Makoto Oda
2. Atlantic City Bus Trip - October 13, 2007
3. Save The Date. National Coming Out Day October 11Th
4. Join us for Stony Brook University Parent/Family Day Saturday, October 27, 2007
5. Long Island Sensor Showcase 2007
6. Job Opportunity - Lead Storeroom Worker
01. Administrative
1. The Stony Brook University Student Health Service Is Offering Flu Vaccine And Flumist Vaccine To Students, Faculty And Staff.
The Student Health Service will be offering the Flu vaccine and FluMist vaccine to students, faculty and staff members of Stony Brook University. (FluMist is a needle free, intranasal vaccine). Regular Flu vaccine (injectable) will cost $20. The FluMist vaccine will cost $25. For more information please call the Student Health Service at 632-6740
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/shs/
Submitted by: Robert Ansbach/OSA
2. Students who are not registered for classes this semester will lose access to their Stony Brook e-mail accounts - 11/14/07
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 Wednesday, 11/14/07, 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-How to Select a Nursing Home
Guest Speaker - Fred Sganga, Executive Director, Long Island State Veterans Home and Jonathan Spier, Director of Community Relations
This workshop will cover the following topics: an overview of long term care today, understanding the continuum of care, helpful ideas in the selection process, how to pay for nursing home care and consumer resources that are available to assist you in the process. Handouts will be provided.
October 18th, HSC, L2, CR 108, 11:30-12:30
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Children with Cancer Go Back to School Conference
On Tuesday, November 6, the Department of Pediatric Oncology presents the Children with Cancer Go Back to School Conference at the Wang Center. This is a FREE, one-day conference for health care professionals and educators to educate participants regarding childhood cancer, effects of treatment, preparation for school re-entry, emerging technology and innovative distance learning for students with cancer.
Our special guest speaker will be, Yankees own, Ray Negron. Ray is the author of the children's book The Boy of Steel: A Baseball Dream Come True. When Ray was a teenager, he was caught spraying graffiti on the side of Yankee Stadium, and was put to work by Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Negron became a Yankee batboy, played minor league ball, and then went to work for the Yankees and the Cleveland Indians. He is now a special adviser to Steinbrenner.
For more information on this free conference, call 631-444-7521.
Submitted by: Nicole Gutman/UHMC
3. Heart Saver CPR w/AED Certification
October 17, 2007 - 9:00am 12:00pm
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 $10 for Card from American Heart Association.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293/$FILE/HRSF0007.doc
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
4. FMLA & Medical Related Leaves Training for State and RF Employees
October 16, 2007 9:00am 12:30pm
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.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293/$FILE/HRSF0007.doc
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
5. AES/SMRT Training
October 18, 2007 9:00am 11:30pm
Are you responsible for overseeing your area’s STATE and IFR financial information? If so, you would be a perfect candidate to use the SUNY Management Resource Tool (SMRT) web-based application. Learn how to manage your SUNY accounts with this integrated tool that generates account balance, month end, purchase order, payroll summary and transaction detail reports.
Target Audience: New users of SMRT Application
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293/$FILE/HRSF0007.doc
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 10/10/07
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Michael Winton from the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), Princeton University. Professor Winton's seminar entitled, "Considering Arctic Sea Ice Stability," will be presented on Wednesday, October 10, at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://www.atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Two Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 12 Noon, the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be hosting a Seminar. Anthony A. Grace, Ph.D., Professor, Departments of Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA will be giving a talk on "Limbic System Modulation of Dopamine Neuron Activity and the Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia."
Host: Lorne Mendell 2-8632
On Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 10:30am, the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be holding a Seminar. Christopher Kellendonk,Ph.D., Center for Neurobiology & Behavior, Columbia University, New York, NY will be speaking about Modeling Schizophrenia Endophenotypes in Mice.
Host: Maurice Kernan
Location for both seminars will be in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
3. Small Business Development Center WorkshopBusiness Insurance - Are You Covered?
October 10th 9:00 am - 11:00 am Long Island High Tech Incubator Bldg.
FREE workshop led by Sharon Hamilton, Centennial Insurance Co.
Come learn the insurance requirements for small business.
To register, e-mail lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu or call 29070.
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 11, 2007
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Isaac Carrico, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, entitled, "Introduction of Unnatural Functionality into Biological Systems". It will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2007, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Robert Haltiwanger.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
5. CIDER/SoMAS Seminar
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007, 11:00 AM, Endeavour Hall, Rm 120
"Isotopic geochemistry applied to global change and environmental health issues: multifaceted approach to climate change and pollutant inputs in marine and biological reservoirs" presented by Alain Veron, Ph.D.,CEREGE CNRS,Aix en Provence, France
For more information, contact Karen Warren @2-3162
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/cider/
Submitted by: Karen Warren/CAS
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "An Evolutionary Explanation for Population Energy-Equivalence Across Body Sizes"
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, October 10, 2007, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. John Damuth, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara. Host: Dr. Lev Ginzburg. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call The Department of Ecology and Evolution at 631-632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
7. Primal Reflex Release Technique A Physical Therapy Approach to Treating Pain
NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), Department of Medicine Seminar Series
Darren J. Weidenman, PT, MA, OCS Physical Therapist, Orthopaedic Certified Specialist
Friday, November 9, 2007 HSC T16 - Room 025
Refreshments begin at 3:45pm
Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
8. EH&S to Host Seminar on Federal Chemical Security Requirements. Date: 10/25/07, 8:30 to 11 AM, Place: Wang Center 301
The NYS Office of Homeland Security and the US Dept. of Homeland Security's Chemical Security Division will review the compliance obligations under new federal security regulations, "Chemical Faciltiy Anti-Terrorism Standards", issued on April 9, 2007. These regulations will identify, assess and ensure effective security at chemical facilities. This rule will apply to Stony Brook University and other facilities that manufacture, use, store or distribute any of about 350 listed chemicals in quantities above chemical-specific threshold levels.The proposed list of chemicals is available on line at:
http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/programs/gc_1169501486179.shtm
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EH&S is developing a program to comply with these requirements. This free seminar is open to all faculty, staff and other private sector chemical stakeholders.
Registration is required and is available at:
http://www.bcnys.org/inside/env/OHSforumnotice.htm
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For more information, contact Kim Auletta at 632-3032 or kim.auletta@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Kim Auletta/Admin
9. Templeton Trust Lecture
Peter Manchester, Stony Brook University
"Faith, Trust, and Having a Future"
6:00 P.M. October 10
214 Harriman Hall
All are invited.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/trust
Submitted by: Matthew Mcalpin/GST
10. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, October 12, 2007
Professor Kim Cobb from Georgia Institute of Technology will present a seminar entitled,"Stalagmite Records of West Pacific Warm Pool Hydrology since the Last Glacial Maximum" at 12 noon on October 12, 2007. The seminar will take place at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshements will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
11. Computer Science Distinguished Lecturer Seminar: Prof. Ming Lin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Speaker: Ming C. Lin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Title: Bring Images to Life: Challenges and Recent Advances
Time: Friday, October 12, 2007, 2:15 pm
Location: Computer Science 2311
Title: Bring Images to Life: Challenges and Recent Advances
Short Abstract and Biography: In this talk, I will highlight some of our recent efforts on modeling realistic motion of virtual characters and performing predictive simulations of physical phenomena, by combining distinct techniques to create new approaches for these fundamental problems in computer graphics. I will also demonstrate the results on several interactive applications.
Ming C. Lin is currently Beverly Long Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill. She obtained her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 1988, 1991, and 1993 respectively from the University of California, Berkeley.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/~events/DLseries/index.html
Submitted by: Himanshu Gupta/CEAS
12. ICB&DD Symposium "Frontiers in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery"
The ICB&DD is pleased to announce the inaugural "ICB&DD Symposium" on Frontiers in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery which will be held at the Charles B Wang Center on Friday, October 12 at 1:00-6:30 pm. The inaugural Symposium invites prominent scholars in chemical biology and drug discovery to highlight cutting-edge research accomplishments and exchange of creative ideas for biomedical research among speakers, faculty, staff, and students on campus as well as researchers at the Brookhaven National Laboratory and industries in greater NY metropolitan area. The plenary speakers are Dr. Susan B. Horwitz (Albert Einstein College of Medicine), Dr. Philip A. Cole (Johns Hopkins University), Dr. Vern L. Schramm (Albert Einstein College of Medicine), Dr. William F. DeGrado (University of Pennsylvania),and Dr. Barry S. Coller (Rockefeller University). For more information visit our website
http://www.stonybrook.edu/icbdd/news.shtml
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Submitted by: Roxanne Brockner/CAS
13. Center for India Studies Fall Lecture Series: Gandhi for the 21st Century by Ambassador Alan Nazareth
You are invited to attend the second lecture in the Center for India Studies Fall Lecture Series. Ambassador Alan Nazareth will be presenting the lecture "Gandhi for the 21st Century." The lecture will be held in the Wang Center, Room 201, on Monday, October 8th at 2:30pm.
This lecture is sponsored by the Center for India Studies, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies and the Charles B. Wang Center.
Submitted by: James Pearce/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds 10/11/2007
Title: A New Paradigm for Plasma Triglyceride Metabolism
Speaker: Stephen G. Young, MD, Associate Director, Specialty Training & Advanced Research "STAR" Program, Professor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
Date/Time: Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:00 AM Location: Stony Brook University Medical Center Level 5, Heart Center Conference Room
Questions may be addressed to Jason at 444-7515.
Submitted by: Jason Moschinger/UHMC
06. Charitable
1. 19th Annual Run for Children to benefit the Child Life Program in Pediatrics- Sunday, October 14th!
Date: Sunday, October 14th 2007 Time: Registration from 7:30-9 AM, Race Starts at 9:30 Where: Gelinas Jr. High School, Setauket, NY
Registration Fees: $15 Pre-Registration by October 11th online or by mail, $20 day of race, or $50 collected in sponsors.
Guaranteed T-Shirt for all Pre-Registrants!
Runners and Walkers of all ages welcome! Run for your best 5K time, or take a leisurely stroll. Wheelchairs, Strollers, Wagons, and Pets are Welcome! Awards for Top Finishers and Most Sponsor Funds Received! Fantastic Chinese Auction Prizes and Post-Race Refreshments for all!
100% of the proceeds from the 19th Annual 5K Run for Children will allow the Child Life Program to continue to provide therapeutic, educational, and recreational activities to meet the unique emotional and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families.
For more information call 444-3840 or visit www.stonybrookhospital.com/childlife for Online Payment and Registration or a Printable Registration Form.
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/childlife
Submitted by: Bradley Jerson/UHMC
2. Sunrise Fund
Please help support the Sunrise Fund for Children with Cancer by purchasing a 2008 Calendar featuring our patients and staff. The Sunrise Fund has been established to promote awareness about childhood cancer, support research, and provide numerous programs for the children and families. The calendar also serves as a resource of information about the Sunrise Fund and the Pediatric Oncology Program. Calendars may be purchased for $20.00. All purchases are tax deductable. Please call 444-2899(Dept. of Advancement)Checks can be made out to SBF/Sunrise Fund.
Submitted by: Jeanne Greenfield/UHMC
3. SAC Ballroom B - Blood Drive Today and tomorrow
There is no substitute for human blood. One in three people will need blood during their lives. Blood lasts only 42 days. You donation NOW is critically important.
Close to 2,000 men, women and children in our community, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies, and many others need blood transfusions each day.
This year, Stony Brook University is looking to achieve a 2,000 pint goal. Help us achieve our goal.
Give blood Monday, October 8th from 11am to 8pm in SAC Ballroom B.
And on Tuesday, October 9th in the Bi Level of the Stony Brook Union from 11am to 8pm.
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/Pres/blooddrive.nsf
Submitted by: Danielle Abbatiello/CEAS
4. Type O Positive and Negative Blood Donors are Urgently Needed!
According to LI Blood Services, there is an especially short supply of type 0 positive and type 0 negative blood inventory. SBUMC is reflecting this shortage and strongly encourages donations asap. When a disaster/emergency occurs, it is blood on the shelf that is desperately needed; new donations require days to be tested before becoming available. When blood is donated at Stony Brook, it is given directly to a patient in need at the hospital. To give blood, donors must be between 17 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Even people on blood pressure & cholesterol medication with conditions under control and insulin-taking diabetics can give blood.
For more information, call Jennifer Peace at 444-7586; or to make an appointment call 631-444-DONATE. Registered nurses are hand to assist donors. Parking is validated.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
5. Stony Brook Cares
The Stony Brook Cares Campaign is the University's annual fundraising drive that collects and distributes urgently needed contributions to hundreds of charitable organizations, giving vital aid and support to people in need.
Thanks to your prior generous support, Stony Brook Cares has achieved amazing results right here in our community, across the nation, and around the world.
Ambulances purchased by University Hospital Auxiliary
Stony Brook Child Care Services provides a safe, nurturing environment for children of working parents
A healthy start in life for babies and children
Support services so seniors can live independently
Nourishing meals were supplied to families in need (CARE)
Conserving natural environments
This year's campaign runs through October 31. Your donation goes directly to the charity of your choice.
Contact your area captain or, to find out more information, call 444-1785.
The campaign is managed by SEFA/United Way.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/stonybrookcares/index.shtml
Submitted by: Lorraine Rubino/UHMC
07. Entertainment
1. Contemporary Aboriginal Art Exhibit from Australia at the Wang Center
Join us for the opening reception on Wednesday, October 17 at 4:30pm in the Wang Center
for the "Our Way, Contemporary Aboriginal Art from Lockhart River exhibition.
This is the only showing of the full collection in North America. The exhibition is free and
open to the public. Viewing runs from October 8 through November 16. Call 632-6320 for
more information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ourway
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Wednesday Wellness Walks in the Woods
The Friends of the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve will be hosting a Wellness walk through and around the Schiff Preserve Wednesday mornings from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Walks will be at a moderately brisk pace (3.0 to 3.5 mph). Meet at Schiff Preserve kiosk located on Circle Rd across from Roth Parking lot. Attendence is open to all. Please email Margaret Conover, mcon@optonline.com to register.
www.ashleyschiff.org
Submitted by: Mary La Corte/Admin
3. A Taste of Stony Brook Annual Food Show
On Wenesday, October 10, in SAC Ballroom A, meet our suppliers and sample their quality products. Door open at 11am. Brought to you by Campus Dining Services.
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
4. Humanization In The Health Field Art Exhibit And Reception Today!
Opening Reception: October 8, 2007 at 5:00-7:00 PM
Latin American & Caribbean Studies Center Gallery, Social & Behavioral Sciences Building, 3rd Floor tel. 631.632.7517
Humanization in the Health Field: National Memory
The Ministry of Health, Brazil, The Health Assistance Secretary (SAS) and The National Humanization Policy Coordination (PNH) presents a Photographic Exhibition by
Radilson Carlos Gomes, Photographer
Annibal Coelho de Amorim, M.D., Curator
Dario Frederico Pasche, PNH Coordinator
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
5. Ballet Folklorico de Mexico at Staller Center, Friday, October 12 at 8:00 pm - www.stallercenter.com
The folklore and history of Mexico come alive on stage as Ballet Folklorico de Mexico performs on the Staller Center Main Stage.
Colorful costumes, live music, and wonderful dancers! Tickets: $37; discounts for students, seniors and children. Box Office (631) 632-ARTS or order at www.stallercenter.com
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
6. Film: 1 Litre Of Tears
The Japan Center at Stony Brook presents, Co-Sponsored by Charles B. Wang Center
One day on her way to school, middle school student Aya (Asae Onishi) suddenly falls to the ground. The doctor diagnoses her with spinocerebellar degeneration, a rare and incurable neurological disease. Entering high school, Aya's condition continues to worsen as physical movements become more difficult. Forced to attend a special boarding school, she nonetheless finds hope and happiness through the support of her new friends and family. Working hard, she completes her high school education and bravely begins a new stage in her life, despite her weak health and continuous trips to the hospital. Aya never gives up, living each day of her life to the fullest until the very end.
(Directed by Riki Okamura, 2004, 96 min, In Japanese with Englsh subtitles)
Tuesday, October 9, 7:00pm, Wang Theater
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
7. Department Of Theatre Arts 2007 Long Island Play Project Presents The Trestle At Pope Lick Creek By Naomi Wallace
Set in a dead end town somewhere in the United States in 1936, The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek explores the lives of two teenagers who "dare" to transform themselves. Director Valeri Lantz-Gefroh and the talented Stony Brook cast explore the fine distinction between life-affirming subversion and self destruction in this evocative production playing October 18-28, Thursday through Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2 pm in Theatre Two at the Staller Center for the Arts. For tickets call 632-ARTS or stop by the Staller Center box office ($12 general admission/$7 students with ID).
http://sunysb.edu/theatrearts
Submitted by: Elizabeth Bojsza/CAS
8. Film: Abduction The Megumi Yokota Story
The remarkable story of a thirty-year search for Megumi Yokota, a 13 year old Japanese girl who was kidnapped by North Korean spies in 1977 while coming home from school. Director Jane Campion chronicles the twists and turns faced by an ordinary banker and housewife as they search for their long-lost daughter in an internationally hostile political climate. More intimately, the film follows the extraordinary journey of Megumi's parents, as their search for a missing daughter thrusts them into the center of a volatile international conflict. Co-sponsored with the Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. (In Japanese & Korean with English subtitles).
Monday October 15, 7:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
9. Legendary Folk Duo Aztec Two-Step at The University Cafe, Sunday, October 21st, 2PM
Aztec Two-Step, the folk duo of Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman, are now celebrating their thirty-sixth year of performing together, and bring their songs and electric stage personalities to the University Cafe on October 21st at 2PM in a special "Homecoming Weekend" concert.
This is also a Stony Brook homecoming for Aztec Two-Step who are long-time favorites and have appeared at Stony Brook University several times during the seventies and the eighties. Their Stony Brook show will highlight their original songs as well as include the duo's recent venture into the "Simon and Garfunkel" songbook.
Tickets are $30.00 general, $25.00 for Stony Brook Faculty/Staff/Alumni and $15.00 for students. Ticket purchase information and inquiry information at www.universitycafe.org under "Sunday Street Acoustic Concert Series."
The Sunday Street Acoustic Concert Series is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM, 90.1fm
Coming up: Sloan Wainwright, Sunday, November 4th 2PM
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Entrepreneurship: Starting Up a Business or Non-Profit Organization
The College of Business is holding a four-week non-credit program at Stony Brook
Southampton. Classes will be held on Mondays, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12 from 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm in the Fine Arts Building, room 143. Program fee is $120.
For more information or to register call: 632-2012.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/startups
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Microsoft Web Design certificate
Microsoft Web Design certificate NCE 325 * 36 Hours * fee: $599
This four-course introductory web design program forcuses on Microsoft applications. The curriculum is as follows:
*Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher: Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Sept 19 & 26, 2007
*Advanced Web Page Design and Site Management with Front Page: Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Oct., 3, 10 & 17, 2007
*Creating Digital Images for Web Design: Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 28, Dec 5, 2007
*Web Design Project: wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Dec 12 & 19, 2007
For individual course descriptions, please visit our website:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/courses.html
A certificate is awarded upon sussessful completion of the program. The fee for the program reflects a 15% discount off registering for the courses individually.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/index.html
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
3. Cosmopolitanism and Globalization - Memory*Spaces*Cities*Images HISB 20th Anniversary Celebration, October 10-13, 2007
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director, Humanities Institute and Dr. John Lutterbie, Associate Professor, Theatre Arts and Associate Director, Humanities Institute announce "Cosmopolitanism and Globalization - Memory*Spaces*Cities*Images" in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Humanities Institute of Stony Brook, October 10-13, 2007. For information on panels and keynote addresses, please visit our website:
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
or call Ann Berrios at 631 632 9983
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
4. Knitting basics
Beginners and experienced students welcome! Relax, learn and create in a social setting with an experienced instructor. Practice simple stitches and follow an easy pattern to complete a project. Bring to class #9 knitting needle, #4 yarn in two colors and a ruler.
Five Thursdays; begins 10/11, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm$40/student, $60/non-student, Union Studio 081.For more information and registration, contact the craft center at 2-6822. or craftcenter@gmail.com
Submitted by: Jenny Labonte/GST
5. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday, November 5 and Thursday, November 8 in the Wang Center Room 201, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. Attendance at both classes is required. 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 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. 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. For further information call: 631-344-3614
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. 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: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. 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: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. 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 Teresa Hunt-Goncalves @ 631-444-9362
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Seeking Healthy Overweight Women - Sleep Research
Healthy Overweight Women Between the Ages of 31 and 40 Are Invited to Participate In a Research Project.
Participation involves a 36-hour visit to the Stony Brook General Clinical Research Center for sleep studies and other tests.
Compensation up to $650
Please call our office at Stony Brook University Medical Center to learn more about this study. 631-632-3050
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
6. Do You Have Prostate Cancer?
If you are on injection therapy for prostate cancer, you may be
at risk for bone loss (osteoporosis). Check your bone density
for free. If you are currently receiving injections for treatment
of your prostate cancer, you may qualify for a study being conducted
by Doctors at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at
Stony Brook University Hospital. If you are interested,
please call the GCRC at 631-444-6900, Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
7. Levothyroxine Study
The General Clinical Research Center at StonyBrook University Hospital seeks healthy individuals ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the absorption of Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, when co-administered with other medications.
Compensation of $100 per visit (3 visits) is offered for participants.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
8. Effect of Pioglitazone on the course of new onset Type I Diabetes
Looking for Children and Adolescents Between 6 and 18 Years of Age, With a Recent Diagnosis of Type I Diabetes to Participate in a six (6) month study to see if Pioglitazone can reduce insulin requirements.
This Study is Being Conducted at the
General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
For More Information, Please Call 631 444-6900
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
9. Study of HIV+/AIDS and Chromium Picolinate
The General Clinical Research Center at Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking volunteers 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of HIV+ or AIDS to research the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate in the treatment of complications of current HIV therapy including insulin resistance, (leading to Diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy). Volunteers are offered compensation up to $2,050 plus transportation expenses. Please call: 631-444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
10. Brookhaven National Laboratory Crack or cocaine problems?
Crack and cocaine users needed, fee paid 18-60 years old and in good health for participation in brain imaging medical research.
Confidentiality maintained. Transportation provided. 1-888-265-7464
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
11. Are you mentally prepared for the LSAT-GRE-GMAT?
Join our study Writing and Exam Preparation and Participate ONLINE.
You will be entered in a raffle to WIN a laptop, an iPhone, or a massage!
If interested, please contact: PsychExamPrep@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/amoyer-/WPrep.html
Submitted by: Stephanie Sohl/GST
12. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
18 to 65 years of age, 10 years smoke free taking a steroid inhaler daily for the past 6 months to participate in an 8 week study on the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on asthma. You will be taught mindfulness meditation techniques such as sitting meditation, body scan meditation, walking meditation. Compensation of up to $100 will be paid upon your completion of this study
For further information please call: 631-444-1200
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Memorial Service for Makoto Oda
A memorial service for Makoto Oda will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 in the Javits room on the second floor of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, State University of New York at Stony Brook from 3:00 to 4:30. Makoto Oda, a famous Japanese novelist, was a visiting professor at Stony Brook from 1992-1994 and taught literature courses in the Japanese Studies Program, supported by the Japan Foundation. On the world stage, he was known for his peace activism, which began during the Vietnam era. He last visited Stony Brook in April 2003, when he gave a lecture on the war in Iraq. He had come to America on the occasion of the publication of his Breaking Jewel in English. Please RSVP to Mary Diaz (Mallow8859@AOL.COM) if you will be able to attend.
Sachiko Murata, Director of Japanese Studies
Submitted by: Victoria Judd/CAS
2. Atlantic City Bus Trip - October 13, 2007
Employee Activities Annual Atlantic City bus trip. Destination - Showboat Casino. Please note new date: Saturday, October 13, 2007.
At Casino will receive $15 cash and $5 coupon towards buffet. Will leave Stony Brook in front of Admin. Bldg., at 7:00 a.m. with 6 hours of fun in Atlantic City. Cost per person is $30. Payment due now on first-come-first serve basis.
Contact Dorothy Kutzin as follows: Dorothy.Kutzin@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
3. Save The Date. National Coming Out Day October 11Th
National Coming Out Day - a time for everyone gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight - to talk openly and honestly about who they are and why GLBT equality matters to them. Come out and Enjoy a Day full of Events!
Submitted by: Lanna Crandell/GST
4. Join us for Stony Brook University Parent/Family Day Saturday, October 27, 2007
Stony Brook University is rolling out the red carpet for the parents and family members of
new students. Come see what makes us RED HOT!
Check-In Begins at 11:30 am in Administration Building Lobby
For more information or to register visit: www.stonybrook.edu/orientation
http://www.stonybrook.edu/orientation
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
5. Long Island Sensor Showcase 2007
Come to the third Long Island Sensor Showcase being held on October 30 at the Student
Activities Center.
Discover the resources available for your organization at the SBU Center for Advanced
Technology in Diagnostic Tools and Sensor Systems. Dr. Matthew Clark of the
Department of Homeland Security delivers an important keynote presentation on Sensors
for Homeland Security Applications.
For more information call 632-1368 or visit www.stonybrook.edu/sensors
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sensors
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
6. Job Opportunity - Lead Storeroom Worker
Stony Brook University Hospital’s FSA/Department of Food and Nutritional Services is seeking a lead storeroom worker to assist with purchasing and receiving. Required: Previous supervisory experience for five or more employees, strong customer service skills, computer literate. Desired: High-volume purchasing and receiving experience; knowledge of federal, state, local codes, and regulations pertaining to hospital food service; and strong leadership and communication skills. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Janet Cordero, FSA/Food and Nutritional Services, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11790-7012, or fax (631) 444-6819. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA