Campus Announcements for the week of 10/22/2007
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
3. Cody Center Open House - October 25, 3:00 6:00 pm Light refreshments will be served.
4. New Version of EndNote Available on Softweb
5. C.S.E.A. Local 614 General Membership Meeting
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Take a Stand - Walk With Me October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2. Labyrinth Walking: Pathway to Stress Management & Improved Performance
3. "What It Takes to be a Professional at SBU"
4. Blackboard Workshops for Faculty & TA's - Basics, SafeAssign, Tools & Adaptive Release
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 10/24/07
2. Ruthanne Lum McCunn & the God of Luck: The Perils & Rewards of Using Historical Fiction in the Classroom
3. Primal Reflex Release Technique A Physical Therapy Approach to Treating Pain
4. Templeton Trust Lecture October 24
5. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, October 26, 2007
6. Lecture by Realist Painter Philip Pearlstein in Staller Center Recital Hall
7. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 25, 2007
8. Grants for study/research in Germany
9. EH&S to Host Seminar on Federal Chemical Security Requirements. Date: 10/25/07, Time: 8:30 to 11 AM, Place: Wang Center 301
10. Neuroscience Seminar Series
11. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Patterns of Diversification in Darters, a Continental Freshwater Fish Radiation"
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. "The Epigenetic Regulation of X-Chromosome Dosage in Development and Cancer"
2. Primal Reflex Release Technique A Physical Therapy Approach to Treating Pain
3. The Fourteenth Annual Seminar for Current Issues and Techniques for the Phlebotomist
4. "Aberrant Protein Interactions in Lou Gehrig's Disease: Implications for Axonal Transport and Protein Aggregation"
06. Charitable
1. Sunrise Fund
2. Type O Positive and Negative Blood Donors are Urgently Needed!
07. Entertainment
1. Wednesday Wellness Walks in the Woods
2. Films at Staller Center, Friday, 10/26: Golden Door (Nuovomondo) at 7:00; Sicko at 9:00. www.stallercenter.com
3. 2007 Wellness Expo - Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4. Jazz powerhouses! Pat Metheny Trio with Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez, Saturday, October 27 at Staller Center. www.stallercenter.com
5. Buy Autumn Festival Presale Tickets now! Save the date - November 7th (12 pm - 4pm) - Stony Brook Union
6. Sloan Wainwright performs at The University Cafe Sunday November 4th at 2 P.M.
7. Citizenship Celebration
8. Slide Lecture by Tommy White, October 29,2007,Room 3218, 11am
(Staller Center, Art Department)
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Digital Photography Basics
2. Polymer Clay jewelry
3. Microsoft Web Design certificate
09. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
2. Seeking Volunteers
3. Are You Overweight?
4. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
5. Levothyroxine Study
6. Seeking Healthy Overweight Women - Sleep Research
7. Do You Have Prostate Cancer?
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. Long Island Sensor Showcase 2007
2. BJ's Special Membership Offer for UUP
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
3. Cody Center Open House - October 25, 3:00 6:00 pm Light refreshments will be served.
Please join us for an opportunity to meet with our clinicians and staff members to learn about the services and programs provided to individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities and their families.
The Open House will be attended by researchers as well as faculty in the Cody Center’s new graduate programs. Personnel who staff Family Support Services and the Cody Resource Center will be available
Although registration is not necessary, we would appreciate knowing in advance any topics of interest that you would like to discuss. Please contact the Center by email at lisa-beth.platania@stonybrook.edu.
We look forward to meeting you!
The Cody Center is located at 5 Medical Drive, Port Jefferson Station, New York. For personalized directions utilize
http://maps.google.com/maps?output=setprefs&near=5+Medical+Dr,+Port+Jefferson+Station,+NY+11776
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http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/codycenter/partnerprograms.cfm
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
4. New Version of EndNote Available on Softweb
EndNote X1 is the latest version of the EndNote bibliography, reference-organizing software. Faculty, students, staff, employees and Stony Brook affiliates can download it for free from Softweb. New features of EndNote include the ability to drag and drop references into groups, the establishment of an EndNote X1 tab in Microsoft Word 2007 so you can "Cite While You Write," and an improved library list display.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/public/software/endnote.shtml
Submitted by: Kerrin Perniciaro/DoIT
5. C.S.E.A. Local 614 General Membership Meeting
ATTENTION CSEA MEMBERS: Mark your calendar! There will be a members meeting on October 26, 2007 from 11:30am 1:00pm at the Student Activities Center, Ballroom A (west campus). Lunch will be served. Agenda to include Upcoming Events, the Collective Bargaining Process, and contract updates.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Take a Stand - Walk With Me October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 31, 2007 Workshop: 11:30-12:30 Rising to the Challenge of Your Own Safety, SAC Rm 304
Guest Speaker: Lieutenant Tom Clark, University Police
To register call EAP at 632-6085
Join the procession that follows in support of victims of domestic violence:
12:40: Gather in the Stony Brook Union Lobby Follow the procession route accompanied by marching band to SAC Ballroom B
1:15: Opening Remarks Speakers
1:45: Information Fair, Music, Light Refreshments
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Labyrinth Walking: Pathway to Stress Management & 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.
October 31st, 12:00-1:00, SB Labyrinth
To register call EAP at 632-6085
Guest Speaker, Ed O’Connell
http://www.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. "What It Takes to be a Professional at SBU"
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Noon in the Wang Center Room 301. This workshop, for West Campus UUP Professional employees, will address the following; "What should I expect in my Performance Program", "What is my professional obligation?, "What do I do if my duties and responsibilities are increased?", "What is the difference between comp time and overtime?", "What must I do for a promotion and/or salary increase?, What can I do if I disagree with my evaluation?", and "What should I do if I have a grievance?". Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Corinne Burns, Chapter Assistant, at 2-6570 or email cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
4. Blackboard Workshops for Faculty & TA's - Basics, SafeAssign, Tools & Adaptive Release
TLT will be offering Blackboard workshops for all Faculty & TA's.
Some new workshops include:
SafeAssign: a new assignment submission tool in Blackboard that checks student work for potential plagiarism. This workshop will show you how to create an assignment, and how to check submissions for plagiarism.
Adaptive Release: Learn how to further control availability of your content to students by using Adaptive Release. Adaptive Release gives you more options on how to control your content: By date and time restrictions; By username or group membership
By score or grade on a previous assignment/assessment; By review status of another piece of content
For workshop descriptions, schedule, and to register, visit:
http://tlt.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/workshops.shtml
http://tlt.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/workshops.shtml
Submitted by: TLT Blackboard Support
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 10/24/07
Please join us for a seminar by Professor William K.M. Lau from the Laboratory for Atmospheres, NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Professor Lau's seminar entitled, "Role of Dust in Inhibiting Hurricane Formation," will be presented on Wednesday, October 24, 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. Ruthanne Lum McCunn & the God of Luck: The Perils & Rewards of Using Historical Fiction in the Classroom
Ruthanne Lum McCunn was born in San Francisco's Chinatown and raised and educated in Hong Kong. As a young child, Ruthanne recalls being left out because of her mixed ethnic background (Chinese and Scottish). This isolation produced an award-winning author of children's books and novels with a multicultural vision. McCunn's novel Thousand Pieces of Gold was adapted into a feature film and her picture book Pie-Biter was published in English, Chinese, and Spanish. Ruthanne holds life credentials for teaching K-12, and she has worked as an elementary school librarian and taught K through graduate school. Ruthanne now writes full time and frequently returns to the classroom to talk with students and teachers.
Monday October 22, 7:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
3. 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
4. Templeton Trust Lecture October 24
Wednesday, October 24: David Burrell, University of Notre Dame "Trust in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Traditions"
214 Harriman Hall
4:00-6:00 P.M.
http://stonybrook.edu/trust
Submitted by: Matthew Mcalpin/GST
5. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, October 26, 2007
Dr. Edward Sholkovitz from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will present a seminar entitled,: Influence of anthropogenic combustion products on the solubility and deposition of aerosol iron: Estimates based on the bulk composition (Fe, Al and V) of aerosol over the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans" at 12 noon on October 26, 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
6. Lecture by Realist Painter Philip Pearlstein in Staller Center Recital Hall
In conjunction with the exhibition "Philip Pearlstein: Paintings and Watercolors 1990-2007," the artist will present a lecture entitled "Rescusing the Human Figure from Abstraction: A Conversation with Philip Pearlstein" on Wednesday, October 24, at 1pm in the Staller Center Recital Hall. The artist will also be in attendence at the University Art Gallery's exhibition reception held on Saturday, October 27 from 7-9pm. The exhibition, "Philip Pearlstein: Paintings and Watercolors 1990-2007," will remain on view at the University Art Gallery through December 8. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4pm, and Saturday, 7-9pm. Admission to the exhibition, the lecture, and the reception is free.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
7. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 25, 2007
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Elizabeth Boon, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, entitled, "The H-NOX Family of Heme Sensor Proteins: A New Role for Nitric Oxide Signaling in Bacteria". It will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Robert Haltiwanger.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
8. Grants for study/research in Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers funding for American undergraduate and graduate students to study and/or do research in Germany during the academic year and in the summer. For detailed information please go to www.daad.org.
The campus deadline to apply for a study scholarship or research grant for the academic year 2008-09 is November 9, 2007. Please contact Efie Spentzos at Efie.Spentzos@stonybrook.edu if your have any questions.
http://www.daad.org
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
9. EH&S to Host Seminar on Federal Chemical Security Requirements. Date: 10/25/07, Time: 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
10. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be giving a Seminar. Julie Kauer, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology & Biotechnology, Brown University, Providence, RI, will be giving a talk on "Opiates Block LTP at Synapses in the Midbrain Reward Pathway."
Host: Lorne Mendell 2-8632
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
11. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Patterns of Diversification in Darters, a Continental Freshwater Fish Radiation"
Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 3:30 P.M. Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Thomas Near, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University. Host: Dr. Michael Bell. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: the Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. "The Epigenetic Regulation of X-Chromosome Dosage in Development and Cancer"
Seminar Dr. Khanh Huynh, Harvard University
Faculty Candidate
Tuesday, Oct. 23
12:00 Noon
Seminar Room - BST 8 -181
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
2. 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
3. The Fourteenth Annual Seminar for Current Issues and Techniques for the Phlebotomist
The Fourteenth Annual Seminar for Current Issues and Techniques for the Phlebotomist will be held on November 10, 2007 at 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The location will be on Level 2 of the Health Sciences Center in Lecture Hall 4. The seminar will focus on Pre-analytical Variables, Stress & Time Managemnet for the Phlebotomist and Patient Comfort in Phlebotomy. Applications for this seminar will be sent to you by calling 444-3925.
Submitted by: Christine Lavalle/UHMC
4. "Aberrant Protein Interactions in Lou Gehrig's Disease: Implications for Axonal Transport and Protein Aggregation"
Seminar Dr. Haining Zhu, University of Kentucky
Thursday, Oct. 25 12:00 Noon
Seminar Room - BST 8- 181
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
06. Charitable
1. 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
2. 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
07. Entertainment
1. 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
2. Films at Staller Center, Friday, 10/26: Golden Door (Nuovomondo) at 7:00; Sicko at 9:00. www.stallercenter.com
Tickets are $7, $5 for students and seniors (62+). Golden Door is PG-13, in Italian with subtitles, a story of immigration, a classic tale of coming to America. (C0-sponsored by the Center for Italian Studies.) Sicko is PG-13, a documentary by Michael Moore tackling the United States health insurance system.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
3. 2007 Wellness Expo - Wednesday, October 24, 2007
The 2007 Wellness Expo promises to be another highlight of the Fall semester at Stony Brook University. The expo will be taking place in the Student Activities Center, Ballroom A on October 24, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. This year there will be some notable new vendors explaining their services as well as some seasoned expo participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to collect numerous giveaways, sample new wellness products, watch various demonstrations, receive treatments and screenings and enter drawings for raffle prizes.
This special event typically draws thousands of students, staff and faculty together to help improve the physical, mental and spiritual balance in daily life. It is an event not to miss! See you there!
Submitted by: Allyson Stein/OSA
4. Jazz powerhouses! Pat Metheny Trio with Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez, Saturday, October 27 at Staller Center. www.stallercenter.com
On Staller Center Main Stage at 8:00 pm. Jazz guitar great, Pat Metheny, with Christian McBride on bass and Antonio Sanchez on drums. $42. Discounts for students, seniors, faculty and staff. Box Office: (631) 632-ARTS or www.stallercenter.com
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
5. Buy Autumn Festival Presale Tickets now! Save the date - November 7th (12 pm - 4pm) - Stony Brook Union
Save money and buy your ticket for $5.00 ($5.50 day of event)at the Administration Cart, Student Activities Center Food Court, Kelly Dining Center, Union Commons or Campus Connection at H-Quad from October 22-November 6. Fall Favorites Menu: turkey leg (vegetarian option and kosher option), pumpkin soup, apple cobbler, baked sweet potato, bottled water, hot apple cider, roasted corn and a free gift from the University Bookstore!
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
6. Sloan Wainwright performs at The University Cafe Sunday November 4th at 2 P.M.
Sloan Wainwright comes from a long list of amazingly-gifted singer/songwriters. Her family tree (brother Loudon, nephew Rufus, and niece Martha) reads like a who's who of contemporary popular music. An outstanding and highly original singer, Sloan is a compelling performer best known for her rich contralto voice, intense personal lyrics, and an innovative approach to song. Working with guitarist Stephen Murphy, Sloan Wainwright delivers a powerful and memorable afternoon of music.
Tickets are $20.00 with a $15.00 student ticket. Information about ticket purchase at www.universitycafe.org under "Sunday Street Acoustic Series." Inquiries may be made by e mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com and by phone to 632-1093.
Coming Sunday November 11th at 8 P.M. - International bluesmaster Hans Theessink and Long Island blues great Toby Walker in a special show celebrating the Long Island Blues Society's 10th Anniversary.
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
7. Citizenship Celebration
The University will celebrate all employees and students who have become U.S. citizens this past year while they were at Stony Brook, and will host our third annual naturalization ceremony for employees, students, and community members. The United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services will administer the oath of allegiance to a small group of Stony Brook employees and students, and approximately 90 other people from the local community. Stony Brook student musicians and vocalists will perform; the New York Islanders’ team member Richard Park will be the keynote speaker, and Dr. Yacov Shamash, Vice President for Economic Development and Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, will be the master of ceremonies. Please join us from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2006 at the Wang Center and help us give our new and recently naturalized American citizens a warm Stony Brook welcome.
https://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Pres/presforms.nsf/citizen
Submitted by: Susan Hines/Pres
8. Slide Lecture by Tommy White, October 29,2007,Room 3218, 11am
(Staller Center, Art Department)
Tommy White is a Guggenheim Fellow and a New York Foundation for the
Arts grant winner for 2007. His presentation is sponsored by the
Artists and Audience Exchange Program.
Submitted by: Howardena Pindell/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Digital Photography Basics
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 Three Tuesdays; 10/9, 10/16, 10/23; 6:30 pm 8:30 pm.SEC B Three Mondays; 10/22, 10/29, 11/5; 6:30 pm 8:30 pm.Student union Photolab, room 062. For information and registration, contact the Craft Center at 2-6822 or craftcenter@gmail.com
Submitted by: Jenny Labonte/GST
2. Polymer Clay jewelry
Explore the versatility and beauty of polymer clay.Students are introduced to the basics including choice of clays, conditioning, baking, sanding and finally finishing and embellishing. Materials fee of $6 due instructor at class.Saturday, 10/27, 10 am 2 pm
Instructor: Kathleen O’Brien $35/student, $45/non-student; Union Studio 081.for information+registration contact the craft center at 2-6822 or craftcenter@gmail.com
Submitted by: Jenny Labonte/GST
3. 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
09. Research
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
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. 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
2. BJ's Special Membership Offer for UUP
The BJ's Representative to UUP will be at the October 30, 2007 Fall Benefits Fair in the Wang Center from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Stop by the UUP table to take advantage of a special membership offer. Get $10 off BJ's $45 (plus tax) Annual Membership Fee and get an additional three months of Membership FREE. You may apply for new membership or renew your current membership. If you have any questions, please call the UUP Office a 2-6570.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl