Campus Announcements for the week of 01/01/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Are you using Blackboard for Winter 2007 session? Students will not have access until you make your course available
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Free Venous Screenings
2. Do You Have A Family Disaster Plan?
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Health Sciences Library January Class Schedule
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Trial until January 15, 2007
2. Twelfth Annual Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement Conference
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Garland Jeffreys, singer, songwriter and commentator on racial issues, to perform at The University Cafe, Sunday, January 14th 2 PM
2. 4th Annual Sweet Dreams Chocolate Event to benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
2. Stress Managaement Workshop
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. MRI Pilot Study
10. Miscellaneous
1. Help Wanted at Matthew's HSC Bookstore - Full & Part-time
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Are you using Blackboard for Winter 2007 session? Students will not have access until you make your course available
Winter 2007 session starts January 2nd.
If you are using Blackboard for your course, remember that you need to make your course available for your students.
Here's how!
1. Log into Blackboard with your Net ID Username & Password.
2. Under My Courses, you will see your courses. If your courses are unavailable it will say so next to the course.
3. Click on the course that you would like to make available and go to the Control Panel, choose: Settings in the Course Options Area.
Then choose: Course Availability and choose Yes to make your course available.
Questions/Problems ?
Contact the Blackboard support team at: bboard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or visit:
http://www.ic.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/faculty.shtml
http://www.ic.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/faculty.shtml
Submitted by: Blackboard Support Team
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Free Venous Screenings
Stony Brook Surgical Associates is proud to announce another FREE screening for individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 with large varicose veins of one or both legs that are causing pain and/or swelling. This screening will be on Thursday, January 18 in the afternoon between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m.
All screenings are performed at the new Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center located at 24 Research Way, Suite 100, East Setauket. Brief, non-invasive examinations will be performed between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. under the direction of Drs. Gasparis and Tassiopoulos of the Department of Surgery.
FREE
For more information, please call 631-444-4000
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
2. Do You Have A Family Disaster Plan?
The Regional Resource Center For Emergency Preparedness
We would like to provide all staff with the following link to information for assistance with your personal and family emergency planning. In the event of a disaster, prior planning will help prepare you for challenges such as loss of power, or communication and transportation problems. Please contact us with any questions or if you need additional information.
Go to-
http://www.ready.gov/
Connie Kraft, RN MSN CEN
Regional Resource Center Coordinator 4-9074
Submitted by: Connie Cincotta-Kraft/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Health Sciences Library January 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
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Trial until January 15, 2007
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols is a definitive, interactive source of new and classic research techniques. The database is fully searchable by keyword and subject, and it has many novel features such as discussion forums and personal folders made possible by online publication. Its coverage includes cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, protein science, and imaging. Protocols are presented step-by-step and edited in the style that has made Molecular Cloning, Antibodies, Cells and many other CSH manuals essential to the work of scientists worldwide. Protocols will be continuously expanded, updated, and annotated by the originators and users of the techniques. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols can be accessed directly from the Databases list of the Health Sciences Library Website. Please feel free to offer feedback at any time so that we can evaluate the usefulness of this product to Julitta Jo, Associate Director for Collection Development, or call her at 444-3688.
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Julitta Jo/HSC
2. Twelfth Annual Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement Conference
Friday January 19, 2007 7:30 am 4:30 pm Location:TBA
Topics include: Perinatal hospice, bereavement photography, palliative care in the NICU, pediatric palliative care and the grief of children. To register for conference, contact Kathy Southerton at 4-3783 or via lotus notes. There is no fee for SBUMC staff. Contact hours for nurses will be awarded.
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Garland Jeffreys, singer, songwriter and commentator on racial issues, to perform at The University Cafe, Sunday, January 14th 2 PM
Garland Jeffreys burst upon the New York music scene with a 70's FM radio hit, "Wild In The Streets" and continued to record songs like "Matador," and "Ghost Rider," incorporating folk, rock and reggae in his music. In 1992 Jeffrey's album, Don't Call Me Buckwheat, received critical acclaim for his powerful songs addressing racial issues. Recently, Jeffreys performed at clubs and concert venues in New York, as well as Europe where he appeared on stage with Bruce Springsteen.
Garland Jeffreys performs at Stony Brook on the eve of the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Coming to the University Cafe on January 21st 2 P.M.: Ellis Paul, with Antje Duvekot opening.
Admission to each show $25.00 with a $20.00 SBU student/faculty/staff rate
Reservations recommended via email to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
Information/questions: call 632-1093 and leave a message
Information also on the University Cafe website (www.universitycafe.org) under "Special Events"
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
2. 4th Annual Sweet Dreams Chocolate Event to benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Please join us on Monday, January 29, 2007 for the 4th Annual Sweet Dreams chocolate event to benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University, a division of the Department of Pediatrics at Stony Brook University Medical Center. This evening of chocolate indulgence, at Watermill Caterers in Smithtown, is tailor made for chocolate lovers. Purchase VIP reception tickets at $125 or tickets to the Main Chocolate event at $100. Many sponsorship opportunities are available by calling 631 444.2899. Reserve early-last year's event was a sell-out! Tickets make a great holiday gift! The VIP Reception begins at 6PM and the Main Chocolate Event begins at 7 PM and concludes with guests voting on their favorite chef and chocolate creation at 9PM.
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, January 13, 2007 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Wang Center Room 201, 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 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
2. Stress Managaement Workshop
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Preventive Medicine Services at University Hospital Medical Center will be presenting a series of six workshops on stress management.
These workshops focus on meditation as a core experience for stress management. The group is introduced to several forms of meditation including breathing techniques, the stress relaxation response, mindfulness meditation, walking meditations, heart-centered meditations and others.
Other aspects of stress management discussed are sound nutrition, movement, sleep practices, time management and prioritization, awareness of thought patterns and related emotions.
Workshop dates are Wednesday, January 3, 10, 17, 24, February 7, 14, 2007 between 5:30 and 6:45 pm at 33 Research Way, East Setauket, NY.
Lower your stress and register early for this popular workshop since seating is limited to fifteen participants. The fee for the six sessions is $120.00 payable at first session.
For information and registration, please call 444-9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. MRI Pilot Study
Volunteers are needed to participate in a pilot MRI study to investigate the microscopic motion of fluid in the brain The goal of the study is to collect preliminary data to understand how changes in the mechanical properties of the brain can lead to changes in cerebrospinal fluid build-up in the brain, such as in hydrocephalus. We are seeking healthy individuals who have no contraindications for an MRI. The study will involve 1 hour of your time and be completely non-invasive. No injections will be given. You will not be paid for participating in this study.
If interested, please contact Mark Wagshul, PhD at 4-9563, or mwagshul@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Help Wanted at Matthew's HSC Bookstore - Full & Part-time
Positions open at Matthew's HSC Bookstore including Receiver, Front-end Supervisor, and part-time cashiers. All positions are permanent. Full-time positions have benefits available. Some relevant experience necessary. Please forward your resume with salary requirements and availability or stop by and fill out an application.
HSC Level 2, Room 310, near the "Bookends Cafe".
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA