Campus Announcements for the week of 06/18/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 29th, 2007
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Chinese Medicine for Health & Wellness
06. Charitable
1. Habitat for Humanity - Win CASH!
2. Celebrity Golf Outing to Benefit Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund
3. Twelfth Annual Stony Brook University Medical Center Research Golf Classic benefiting the Madagascar Ankizy Fund, honoring Gail Habicht, Ph.D.,
07. Entertainment
1. 12th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival (July 19-July 28)- program now available on-line. For complete information, go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com
2. Girl's Basketball Camp
3. Stony Brook Softball Camps Offered This Summer!
4. 2007 Chuck Priore W.I.N. Youth Football Camp
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Summer Defensive Driving
2. Ceramics: Hand Building in Clay
3. Summer 2007 Stony Brook University Football Camps
09. Research
1. Preparing for the LSAT? Have you tried writing? Research shows that it may...Raise your Score!
2. Herpes Vaccine Study
3. Seeking Healthy Overweight Women
4. Seeking Volunteers
5. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
6. Are You Overweight?
7. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
8. Levothyroxine Study
9. Do You Have Prostate Cancer?
10. Miscellaneous
1. Campus Child Care Available
01. Administrative
1. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 29th, 2007
The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Friday, June 29th, 2007 for our annual physical inventory. The stockroom will re-open on Monday, July 2nd, 2007. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any concerns or questions, please call the stockroom at extension 2-0820.
Submitted by: Linda Millet/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Chinese Medicine for Health & Wellness
Chinese Medicine for Health & Wellness By Yemeng Chen, L.Ac., FICAE, President, New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Member, the New York State Board for Acupuncture
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in Lecture Hall 1 (LH1), The Charles B. Wang Center of the Stony Brook University
Session I: 11 am 12:30 pm.
Session II: 6 pm 8:30 pm.
This lecture is FREE to all.
It is co-sponsored by The Buddhist Study and Practice Group (BSPG) at Stony Brook University, The Charles B. Wang Center, The New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM), The Asian American Center Bridge at Stony Brook University
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
06. Charitable
1. Habitat for Humanity - Win CASH!
Habitat for Humanity 2007 Fund Raising Campaign now underway to support the sixth Stony Brook/Habitat home!
Our annual Habitat for Humanity fund raising efforts are now underway. Tickets are on sale now for a mere $10 each, a small investment to help build decent affordable housing on Long Island, and win $1000 cash in the process! Visit the SB homepage and enter Habitat in the search box for more information on where to find your local Habitat campus coordinator or contact chorgan@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
2. Celebrity Golf Outing to Benefit Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund
The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc. Celebrity Golf Outing is
right around the corner! There is little time left to register for the
tournament on Monday, July 23 at the Nissequogue Golf Club in St. James, NY.
Please log on to our registration site as quickly as possible as we fill on a
first come, first serve basis and will very soon be at our limit of players!
We do still have some sponsorships available. Don’t miss out on what will surely be the best year yet!
Register on-line, and keep up to date on news of the event!
http://baldwinfund.golfreg.com
http://baldwinfund.golfreg.com
Submitted by: Katherine Fritz/CPMP
3. Twelfth Annual Stony Brook University Medical Center Research Golf Classic benefiting the Madagascar Ankizy Fund, honoring Gail Habicht, Ph.D.,
Attention golfers! The Twelfth Annual Stony Brook University Medical Center Research Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 24, 2007 at the Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills. This event will benefit the Madagascar Ankizy Fund at SBU dedicated to improving healthcare and education of Malagasy children. Many sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. Space is limited! Call 631.632.4466 or email SBUH_Events@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
07. Entertainment
1. 12th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival (July 19-July 28)- program now available on-line. For complete information, go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Passes are now on sale for the 12th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, July 19-28. $55 film pass for all films over ten days of the festival. Individual tickets go on sale July 9th. Tickets are $7; $5 for students and senior citizens. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com or call the Box Office at 631-632-ARTS for purchasing passes and for information on the festival program.
http://www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
2. Girl's Basketball Camp
The Stony Brook Women’s Basketball Camp Is Approaching Soon!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT AND SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FOR THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CAMP. We have not received your application and we are hoping you can join us for a great week of camp for girls ages 8- 14. The camp hours are from 9am until 4pm. The cost of the camp is $350 Discounted prices are available and will be given to families with more than one child at camp. Return campers, as well as children of Stony Brook Staff members will receive discount prices. Please call Danyelle Ingram at (631-632-4518 for more information on how to obtain an application or log onto the web at:
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/camps/ston-camps.html
Submitted by: Mary Scully/Pres
3. Stony Brook Softball Camps Offered This Summer!
Pitchers/Catchers Camp ($170.00) is July 16-19, 2007 and our General Skills Camp ($155.00)will be held July 23-26, 2007. For camp information and registration forms, please visit www.goseawolves.org or call 631-632-4517/7282.
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Megan Bryant/Pres
4. 2007 Chuck Priore W.I.N. Youth Football Camp
Are you ready for some football! The Chuck Priore W.I.N. Youth Football Camp is open to all students ages 7 13. It is our goal at the Chuck Priore Football Camp to improve a young man's performance on the football field through quality individual instruction. Under the guidance of Head Coach Chuck Priore and the Seawolves Football Staff, each young man will learn sound football fundamentals. The cost is $395.00 per athlete. The fee includes instruction, lectures, demonstrations, Lunch and a camp T-shirt. A 10% discount on tuition is given to all Stony Brook staff members. To download a brochure go to: www.goseawolves.cstv.com/camps/ston-camps.html or call the Football office at 631-632-4646
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/camps/ston-camps.html
Submitted by: Carlton Goff/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Summer Defensive Driving
The Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop which emphasizes traffic safety awareness is proven to reduce both accidents and traffic citations. Your attitudes and behaviors affect the way you drive. Learn to be a defensive driver and save 10% on your auto insurance (liability and collision) and reduce up to four points on your driving record. This is a six hour course.
Two wEDNESDAYS, 7/18 AND 7/25
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: K. O’Brien
$31/student, $35/non-student. Paying by check: Send TWO checks: One check for $13 (payable to K. O’Brien) and additional check payable to (SBU Craft Center) for either $18/student or $22/non-student fee.
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
2. Ceramics: Hand Building in Clay
Explore alternatives to wheel throwing. Create a project the very first class! Learn construction techniques of pinch, coil and slab, decorated with texture, oxide stains and glazes. Past projects: cluster pots, birdhouses, vessels and more. Beginners and Returnees Welcome!
Seven Thursdays, begins 6/28, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Instructor: Marlynn Chetkof
$80/Student, $100/Non-student; Ceramic Studio 049.
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
3. 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
09. Research
1. Preparing for the LSAT? Have you tried writing? Research shows that it may...Raise your Score!
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://psychology.psy.sunysb.edu/amoyer-/WPrep.html
Submitted by: Stephanie Sohl/GST
2. Herpes Vaccine Study
Did you know that 1 out of 4 women have Genital Herpes? and 90% of those who have it, don't know they do! Volunteer women needed.
Confidentiality maintained. If you are a women between the ages of 18-30,you may be eligible to participate in a Clinical Research Study at Stony Brook University Medical Center. A blood test will be done for detection,and if you qualify,you may receive an experimental vaccination which could protect you from Genital Herpes at no cost to you. For more information, please contact, Andrea Pressley, LPN,CRC at 444-2758 Participants are compensated $25.00 for each visit.
Submitted by: Andrea Pressley/UHMC
3. 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
4. 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: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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: Teresa Hunt-Goncalves @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
8. Levothyroxine Study
The General Clinical Research Center at Stony Brook 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
9. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. 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. Call 632-6930 for more information and to arrange a tour. Visit our website at www.SUNYsb.edu /childcare.
Submitted by: Mary Cain/Affl