Campus Announcements for the week of 07/09/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Employees - take this opportunity to update your office address and phone number for the 2007-2008 Faculty and Staff Directory.
2. Parking Validation Books
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. Better Health Better Living, Summer 2007 issue
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Labyrinth Walking: Pathway to Stress Management and Improved Performance
2. Heartsaver CPR with AED Certification
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Habitat Nuts and Bolts - new certificate course available this summer at no charge!
2. The ADA at 17: What's Happening with Title I?
06. Charitable
1. The Paul Simons Memorial Bike Ride
07. Entertainment
1. Department of Campus Recreation Outdoor 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
2. C.S.E.A. Local 614 Men’s Committee Fishing Trip
3. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Kayaking Trips
4. Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp at Stony Brook University
5. Sustainable Pleasures Concert Series at Stony Brook Southampton
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Summer Beaded Jewelry Making
2. Summer Ikebana Flower Arrangement
3. Center for Legal Studies at the School of Professional Development
4. Summer Digital Photography
09. Research
1. Seeking Volunteers
2. Effect of Pioglitazone on the course of new onset Type I Diabetes
3. Study of Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with HIV+ and/or AIDS
4. Study of HIV+/AIDS and Chromium Picolinate
5. Brookhaven National Laboratory Crack or cocaine problems?
6. Do you have Heart Failure?
7. Unversity Marital Clinic offering Free Relationship Assessment
10. Miscellaneous
1. Patient Room Service Manager
01. Administrative
1. Employees - take this opportunity to update your office address and phone number for the 2007-2008 Faculty and Staff Directory.
Employees should login to the SOLAR system to verify and update your own office phone number and office address. When logged in, go to the right side of the page and click "Office Address" under the Employee Services heading. The deadline to make your final entry is Friday September 7.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
2. Parking Validation Books
Effective 7-1-07, purchase orders for parking garage validation booklets will no longer be issued to the Stony Brook Foundation (SBF). Purchases of validation booklets will be handled via Material & Services Requisitions for payments from State & IFR accounts. Purchases that will be paid by Research Accounts or Affiliates, will still require the issuance of a purchase order made out to IFR account 900917 (Parking Garages).
Please contact the Parking Garage Manager at 4-6607 if you have any additional questions.
Submitted by: Lynn A. Davis/Admin
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. Better Health Better Living, Summer 2007 issue
Check out the Summer 2007 issue of Stony Brook University Medical Center's Better Health Better Living, featuring health and wellness articles, classes, programs and events for the months of July, August & September.
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/community/BHBL/BHBL.pdf
Submitted by: Catherine Mcwilliams/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Labyrinth Walking: Pathway to Stress Management and Improved Performance
Take a break from the stress of modern life by going back a few thousand years. People are discovering anew that walking the concentric circles of ancient labyrinths can create inner peace and healing. EAP invites you to join Labyrinth Builder, Ed O'Connell, for a refreshing introduction to the Red Dragon Labyrinth as a walking meditation practice.
July 17th, 12:00-1:00, SBU Red Dragon Labyrinth
To register call EAP at 26085
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Heartsaver CPR with 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: May 30th; Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Place: SAC 305; To register, click below
Reminder: $10 needed for certification
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Denise Stevenson/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Habitat Nuts and Bolts - new certificate course available this summer at no charge!
We are proud to announce the introduction of a new certificate course, Habitat Nuts and Bolts, that will be available to faculty/staff/students and members of the community at no cost. The course will provide lecture as well as hands on practice in building a house. Dates and further information is available on the Stony Brook website, or contact chorgan@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
2. The ADA at 17: What's Happening with Title I?
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 July 10, 2007. The ADA at 17: What's Happening with Title I? Trainers: Sharon Rennert, Attorney Advisor, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Linda Batiste, JAN Consultant. 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
06. Charitable
1. The Paul Simons Memorial Bike Ride
The Paul Simons Foundation will be sponsoring the 1st Annual Memorial Bike Ride on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 8:00 a.m. registration, 9:00 a.m. start time. Please join us for a bike ride which will encompass 4.5 miles of the West Campus, starting at the SAC Loop. You may choose to do the route twice for a total of 9 miles. Use the link to download the registration form.
http://www.avalonparkandpreserve.org/news.htm
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
07. Entertainment
1. Department of Campus Recreation Outdoor 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
The Department of Campus Recreation will host a 3 on 3 Outdoor Summer Basketball Tournament on July 18th. The registration deadline is on July 17th. Games will be played from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Teams will consist of at least 3 people with a maximum of 5 people on each roster. Registration Fee is $40.00/team. Undergraduate students participate for free. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. For more information, please contact David Hairston at 632-7120.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
2. C.S.E.A. Local 614 Men’s Committee Fishing Trip
Come join the fun and climb aboard the new Rosie and enjoy a fishing day excursion! The Men’s Committee is hosting a Fishing Trip on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Center Yacht Club, Center Moriches, NY. The cost of $30.00 includes the fishing rod and tackle as well as Food and Drinks! Boat departs at 7:00am to 11:00am. The price is unbeatable! For further details and tickets, please contact the Local union offices at 4-3680 or 2-6575.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
3. Department of Campus Recreation Summer Kayaking Trips
The Department of Campus Recreation will be organizing 3 kayaking trips in Port Jefferson Harbor this summer. The dates are as follows:
1. Friday, June 15th @ 10:30am
2. Friday July 13th @ 10:30am
3. Monday, August 8 10:30am
(Please note time may vary due to tide schedule). Registration Fee is $25.00 per person/trip which includes kayak rental and lunch. Undergraduate students registered for summer classes are free. This trip is for beginner/intermediate kayakers in good health and will be approximately 4 to 5 hours in length. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. Registration is limited to 16 participants per each trip. For more information, please contact David Hairston at 632-7120.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
4. Steve Pikiell Basketball Camp at Stony Brook University
Steve Pikiell and the entire Stony Brook Men's Basketall Staff is running 3 sessions of basketball camp this summer for boys ages 8-16. These three weeks are "Session I" Monday July 2-Friday July 6(There will be no camp Wednesday July 4th), "Session II" Monday July 9-Friday July 13, and "Session III" Monday July 23-Friday July 27. All 3 sessions will run 9 am to 4 pm. The cost of Session I will be $250 and the cost of Sessions II and II will be $300. Any Stony Brook employee will be entitled to a 10% discount. If anyone is interested please contact Dan Rickard at 632-4498 or by email daniel.rickard@stonybrook.edu. The application is also available online at www.goseawolves.org on the Men's Basketball page.
Submitted by: Daniel Rickard/Pres
5. Sustainable Pleasures Concert Series at Stony Brook Southampton
Join Stony Brook alum and world class soprano Christine Goerke and friends at Sustainable
Pleasures, a four-performance concert series beginning July 14, at Stony Brook Southampton.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call 631-632-8000 or visit stonybrook.edu/
pleasures.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/pleasures
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Summer Beaded Jewelry Making
Beginners and returnees welcome! Create your own unique beaded accessories. Learn about the different stringing materials, tools and findings for glass beading. Learn how professionals crimp and attach clasps for a pleasing aesthetic. In this class students will create a bracelet and earings.
Wednesday; 7/ 11, 5:30 pm 8:30 pm
Instructor: Kathleen O’Brien
$35/student, $42/non-student; Studio 081.
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
2. Summer Ikebana Flower Arrangement
Ikebana is the unique art of Japanese flower arrangement. Using design elements such as line, volume and accent students will create two types of arrangements (line and freestyle) constructed from living branches,leaves, grasses and flowers. Bring to class vases or plant containers (one high and one low) and clippers.
Wednesday; 7/ 25, 5:30 pm 8:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Golder
$28/student, $35/non-student; Studio 081.
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
3. Center for Legal Studies at the School of Professional Development
In conjuction with the Center for Legal Studies, SPD offers intensive, nationally acclaimed certificate programs in Paralegal and Alternative Dispute Resolution as well as a LegalNurse Consultant Training Course. Online, video, and face-to-face options are available.
The following are offered online throughout 2007!
* LegalNurse Consultant training Course
* Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Course
* Victom Advocacy Certificate Course
* Legal Secretary Certificate Course
* Legal Investigation Certificate Course
* Paralegal Certificate Course is offered online as well as in person.
Get detailed information on these programs, including a breakdown of the curriculum, dates, and costs at our website:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/index.html
For additional information and registration call the Center For Legal Studies at 1-800-522-7737
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. Summer Digital Photography
A beginners course in using a digital camera to create and optimize your photography. Students will learn the basic functions and meanings of the various technical specifications of their personal digital camera. The class will explore how to compose and adjust for optimal image quality and beauty via demonstrations, examples and hands on practice. Bring your camera to class.
SEC A Two Tuesdays; 7/10 & 7/17, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm.
SEC B Two Mondays; 7/23 & 7/30, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm.
Instructor: Pedro A. Sousa
$44/student, $50/non-student, Photo Lab 062
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
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
Confidentiality Maintained
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. 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
3. Study of Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with HIV+ and/or AIDS
The General Clinical Research Center of Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking volunteers 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of HIV+
and/or AIDS to participate in a study researching insulin sensitivity in HIV (leading to diabetes) and possibly fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy).
Participants will receive compensation up to $2,450 plus transportation expenses. Please call: 631-444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. 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
5. 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
6. Do you have Heart Failure?
The Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Center of the Stony Brook University Medical Center is seeking volunteers with heart failure to participate in its research studies. Please contact Health Connect at 631-444-4000
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
7. Unversity Marital Clinic offering Free Relationship Assessment
Stony Brook University Marital Clinic
Over 20 years of Research and Service to the Community
Couples Wanted for Study of Relationships
Earn $50 and receive FREE assessment of your relationship.
Call 631.632.7850 to see if you qualify
Submitted by: Heather Foran/GST
10. Miscellaneous
1. Patient Room Service Manager
Stony Brook University Medical Center’s FSA/Department of Food and Nutritional Services seeks a dynamic manager to oversee the newly implemented Room Service Program. The successful candidate will join a team of highly motivated and accomplished food service professionals. Required: Associates Degree in food, nutrition or business related field; 5 years of progressive food management experience; knowledge of institutional food service; supervisory experience with larger groups of employees; (include scheduling, quality control, HACCP, and employee training); strong customer service skills; computer literate; and flexible availability hours/days. Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirement by 7/27/07 to Janet Cordero, FSA/Food and Nutritional Services, Level 1 Room 739, University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794-7012 or fax to (631) 444-6819. Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA