Campus Announcements for the week of 04/16/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Oracle Business System Upgrade and Shutdown Period
2. Does your department depend on someone within your department to help support your faculty who use Blackboard?
3. "What It Takes To Be A Professional At Stony Brook"
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Fair Lending Workshop
2. Metals, Environment and Human Health: Bridging the Gap
April 27, 2007 Public Notice
3. Lawson Training
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Path of Peace on the SBU Red Dragon Labyrinth
5. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Fair Housing and Tenants' Rights Presented by Long Island Housing Services
6. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Mindful Awareness: Staying Focused at Work
7. Creating A Culture Of Excellent Customer Service-Part I
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 4/18/07
2. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, April 19, 2007
3. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, April 20, 2007
4. Ctr. for Italian Studies Book Presentation: "Land of Time" by Professor Luigi Fontanella, April 19, 6 p.m., Library E4340.
5. Department of Technology and Society Seminar
6. Neuroscience Seminar Series
7. Melville Library Author Series - Paul Edelson to discuss his book "Drawing on Experience in Adult and Continuing Education"
8. Melville Library Series - Elof Carlson - "Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt: Science and the Battle for Public Trust"
9. First Annual Women in Medicine Research Day
10. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
11. Computer Science Distinguished Lecture Shree K. Nayar, Columbia University Computational Cameras: Redefining the Image
12. Writing and Rhetoric Program Colloquium
13. Writing and Rhetoric Program Colloquium Keynote Address
14. Second Annual Health Care Day At Stony Brook Univeristy, April 18, S.A.C 12:30PM till 2:30PM
15. Thursday, April 19 at 4:30, HISB Room 1008, Humanities Building
16. Mathematics Conference
17. The Sword of Wisdom: Scholarship in a buddhist Worldview
18. Earth-Stock 2007: A Week Long Celebration of Earth Day
19. Earth-Stock 2007: Call for Volunteers
20. Earth-Stock2007: Take the Green Pledge
21. Earth-Stock 2007: An Inconvenient Truth Parliamentary Debate
22. Earth-Stock 2007: Panel Presentation on Sustainability featuring Hon. Claudine Schneider
23. Earth-Stock 2007: Student Environmental Research and Creative Activity Exhibition
24. Earth-Stock 2007: Reducing your Environmental Tire Track Lunch and Lern for Commuters
25. Earth-Stock 2007: Golden Earthworm Organic Farm
26. Earth-Stock 2007: Farming the Future - Farm Life on Long Island (film & discussion)
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) Department of Medicine Seminar Series
2. FREE Melanoma Awareness lectures & skin cancer screenings
3. Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
4. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
5. 4/26/07: Public Health Grand Round Lecture - "Black in America: From Commodities to Disparities: Race, Class and Public Health"
6. Seminar in Pharmacological Sciences
06. Charitable
1. Knights of Columbus Charity Gala to Benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook
2. Support Locks of Love-Donate Your Hair!
3. Caring Crafters - Wednesday, 12noon-1pm Health Sciences Library
4. CSEA Local 614 First Annual Charity & Scholarhip Golf Outing
5. Babies'& Children's Memorial Garden Fund Raiser
6. The Veterans Home Wishes Our Volunteers A Happy Volunteer Week!
7. Tutor Volunteers Needed
8. Par F.O.R.E. Golf Outing
07. Entertainment
1. Staller Center presents "Music for a Spring Evening," Wednesday, 4/18 at 8:00 pm. Mozart, Hindemith, Tan Dun and Beethoven.
2. Taste of Summer : Walk About Tasting Festival at Stony Brook Southampton
3. Department of Campus Recreation Annual Golf Tournament - Friday, May 4, 2007
4. Stony Brook Composers Concert New Music (free) Thursday, April 19, 2007, 8 pm, Recital Hall, Staller Center
5. Music In The HSC
6. April 9 May 11 Reinterpretations: Art Healing Space IV
7. Department of Theatre Arts' Conservatory Classic: William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT
8. Speak Your Mind And Win Money For It Thursday, April 26th, 2007, 7PM, Wang Theatre
9. Rising India: Economic Implications A.R Ghanashyam Deputy Consul General, Consulate of India, New York
10. Center/Italian Studies presents Folk Group (Songs and Dance) from
Trentino, Italy at Middle Country/Selden Library, April 28, 2 pm.
11. England's Jez Lowe and his band the Bad Pennies to perform at
The University Cafe Sunday April 22nd 2 P.M.
12. Summer 2007 Stony Brook University Football Camps
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Wine Dynamics: From Vineyard to Glass Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
2. Summer Sessions 2007 Enrollment begins April 18
3. Macromedia Fireworks MX: - NCE 327 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
4. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
5. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
6. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
7. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
8. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification Preparation Course
9. Register Now for Stony Brook Southampton
10. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I- NCE 314.1 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
09. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
2. Seeking Volunteers
3. Are You Overweight?
4. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
10. Miscellaneous
1. Campus Child Care Available
2. The Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
3. CSEA Veterans Recognition Day
4. Staples 2007 Vendor Fair - All are invited!
5. Campus Life Awards: Nomination Deadline - April 16, 5pm
6. Fun with Flowers - Cancelled - Will Reschedule
01. Administrative
1. Oracle Business System Upgrade and Shutdown Period
Please refer to the following link for important information concerning the RF Oracle Business System upgrade and conversion shutdown period scheduled for close of business April 20 until go live on May 1.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/gmo/upgrade.html
Submitted by: Aaron Rosenblatt/Res
2. Does your department depend on someone within your department to help support your faculty who use Blackboard?
Stony Brook's Teaching, Learning + Technology Blackboard support team is aware that some departments depend on faculty and/or staff to offer assistance to their faculty.
There is concern that some of the information being distributed is out of date.
If you (or if you know of someone who) support(s) Blackboard for your department, please contact us at: bboard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or 631-632-1565 so that we can make arrangements to share information.
- Diana Voss
Teaching, Learning + Technology
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
3. "What It Takes To Be A Professional At Stony Brook"
"What It Takes To Be A Professional At SBU"
If you are a UUP professional (SL1-SL6) and have not yet attended this vital lunch and learn, here's your chance.
Wednesday, April 25TH at 12 noon in the Wang Center Room 401.
This workshop will address the following: What should I expect in my performance program, What can I do if I disagree with my evaluation? What should I do if I have a grievance, What must I do for a promotion and/or salary increase? and much more!
RSVP to Corinne Burns at 2-6570 or email cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu no later than April 23rd.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Fair Lending Workshop
Do you want to buy a house? Do you know how to avoid Predatory Lending? Do you know what civil rights you have regarding mortgage lending/borrowing? Do you want to borrow money for repairing or improving your home? Has your monthly mortgage payment become too much for you to pay? Do you feel you may have been refused housing or a loan because of your race, ethnicity, gender, disability or because you have children? Do you know what Redlining and Blockbusing are? We will explain your Fair Housing Rights under Federal, State, and local law.
April 18th,Wang Ctr, Rm 102, 12:00-1:00
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
Presented by Long Island Housing Services
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Metals, Environment and Human Health: Bridging the Gap
April 27, 2007 Public Notice
Metals, Environment and Human Health: Bridging the Gap
Date: April 27, 2007, Wang Center Lecture Hall # 2, Stony Brook University 8:30am
This workshop is co-sponsored by the Center for Environmental Molecular Science (CEMS), the Consortium for Inter-Disciplinary Environmental Research (CIDER), and the Stony Brook 3MT Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Program. Attendance is open to everyone.
This day-long workshop will feature six leading researchers from around the country, who will discuss the behavior of metals as they relate to environmental processes and human health. The goals are to facilitate interaction among scientists in environmental chemistry, toxicology, and epidemiology, and to identify future directions for research and collaboration. A round-table discussion will allow audience participation.
http://www.cems.stonybrook.edu/Meetings&Workshops/Workshops/index.html
Submitted by: Andrea Illausky/CAS
3. Lawson Training
Lawson Training Classes for the month of April to be held on 4/3/07 at 10am or you can come to the class on 4-26/07 at 1pm, both classes will be held in the IT Training Room, (HSC-Library - Level 3 Computer Classroom - Room 133A), "For All Hospital Employees". To attend this class please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. All employees should have a SBUH main computer sign-on. There will be 2 parts covered in this class, the first half is for ordering from any of the Storerooms in the Hospital and the second half will cover ordering from an outside Vendor. I suggest that all employees who are either new to Stony Brook Hospital or if you wish to have a refresher course, please attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Path of Peace on the SBU Red Dragon Labyrinth
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.
April 19th, 12:00-1:00, Red Dragon Labyrinth
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
Take road that leads to SB Union loading dock (East side) and follow path on the RHS that would bring you between Gray and Irving/O'Neil. Labyrinth located in front of Woods facing Wang Center. Look for Red Dragon sign marker and the 7 big circles made out of red chips.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
5. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Fair Housing and Tenants' Rights Presented by Long Island Housing Services
Are you having a problem with your landlord? Do you know there are very specific procedures to pursue lawful eviction action? Do you know what civil rights you have regarding renting a place to live? Do you know your landlord's responsibility in holding your security deposit? What does (and doesn't) the landlord have to repair? Do you feel that you many have been refused housing because of your race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or because you have children? Do you know the resources if illegal discrimination has occurred? We will: Explain your Fair Housing Rights under Federal, State, and local law. Discuss basic tenant's rights; Explain prohibited acts under Fair Housing law; Explain how to remedy common landlord/tenant issues; Arrange for individual free counseling on your specific housing problem.
April 27th, 12:00-1:00, Wang Ctr, Room 201
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
6. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Mindful Awareness: Staying Focused at Work
Guest Speakers Jo Ann Rosen, Ed.D. & Cheryl Kurash, Ph.D.
Learn techniques to increase concentration and attention while reducing the stressful responses that interfere with concentration and productivity at work. Participants will become acquainted with the practice of mindfulness meditation and have an opportunity to experience new ways to deal with distractions and stress.
April 25th, Wang Chapel, 12:00-1:00
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
7. Creating A Culture Of Excellent Customer Service-Part I
This is a two-part workshop. Part II to be held on May 8th.
Attendance is required for both parts.
All customer interactions have an impact on the perception of your organization. Excellent customer service is more than just employees smiling and making eye contact. It is an all-encompassing approach to making excellent service delivery part of the culture of your area. Everything a customer sees, hears or touches impacts the experience.
Key Highlights: Identify customer expectations and needs using active listening techniques.
Learn how to create a culture of service excellence for your internal and external customers.
Develop solutions to more challenging and difficult customer service situations.
Identify ways to create more customer-friendly processes.
Date: May 1st Part 1; May 8th Part 2; Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 4/18/07
Professor Robert X. Black from the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, will present a seminar entitled, "Stratosphere-Troposphere Coupling During Spring Onset," on Wednesday, April 18. The one-hour seminar begins at 12:00 noon at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120, on South Campus. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Sciences at 632-8009.
http://www.atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, April 19, 2007
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Elaine Majerus, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Cell Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, entitled, "Glycosylation of von Willebrand Factor Cleaving Protease (ADAMTS13)". It will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2007, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Robert Haltiwanger.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
3. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, April 20, 2007
Dr. Dana K. Savidge from Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, will present a seminar entitled,"Wind, Gulf Stream and Buoyancy forcing on the shelf near Cape Hatteras" at 12 noon on April 20, 2007. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshements will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
4. Ctr. for Italian Studies Book Presentation: "Land of Time" by Professor Luigi Fontanella, April 19, 6 p.m., Library E4340.
April 19, Thursday, 6 p.m.
Center for Italian Studies Book Presentation: "Land of Time, Selected Poems 1972-2003" by Stony Brook Professor, Luigi Fontanella. Edited by Irene Marchegiani. The presentation will include readings in English by Dr. Leonard Marino and in Italian by Dr. Luigi Fontanella with remarks by Drs. Mario Mignone and Irene Marchegiani. Reception to follow. Location: Center for Italian Studies Meeting Hall, Stony Brook University’s Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340. All are invited. Books will be available for sale and autographing by the author.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
5. Department of Technology and Society Seminar
Incorporating Ethics and Social Responsibility Into the Engineering Curriculum: Current Methods and Ideas for the Future
This seminar is given by CASEE Postdoctoral Fellow--Jessica Tucker
Date: Wednesday April 18th Time: 12:00 Location: EST LITE Lab 343 Harriman Hall
http://www.stonybrook.edu/est
Submitted by: Rita Reagan-Redko/CEAS
6. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Bldg, the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be holding a Seminar. Wade Regehr, PhD, Professor of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School will be speaking about Retrograde Signaling by Endocannabinoids in the Cerebellum.
Host: Paul Brehm
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
7. Melville Library Author Series - Paul Edelson to discuss his book "Drawing on Experience in Adult and Continuing Education"
Tuesday, April 17 at 4:30 p.m. - Javits Room, Melville Library(second floor)
Based upon his experiences and scholarship, Dr. Paul Edelson, Dean of the School of Professional Development, will present an overview of present-day continuing higher education from the perspective of a senior level administrator who is also a prolific author, lecturer, critic, and observer of this dynamic field. His book examines continuing education as it is practiced in an urban community college, at a major national museum, and at a premier research university. Topics to be discussed include program development and administration, leadership, creativity and innovation, e-learning, staffing, budgeting, and the culture of higher education.
The University Bookstore will have books available for purchase. Light refereshments will be provided. Sponsored by the University Libraries.
http://http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
8. Melville Library Series - Elof Carlson - "Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt: Science and the Battle for Public Trust"
Thursday, April 26 at 4:30 p.m. - Javits Room, Melville Library(second floor)
The intent and uses of science are a continuing preoccupation, especially in public debates on issues such as new pharmaceuticals, cloning, stem cells, genetically modified foods, and assisted reproduction. Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt, written by the eminent geneticist and historian Elof Carlson, explores the moral foundations of science and their role in these hot button issues.
The University Bookstore will have books available for purchase. Light refereshments will be provided. Sponsored by the University Libraries.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
9. First Annual Women in Medicine Research Day
The first annual Women in Medicine Research Day will be held on April 18, 2007 between 8AM-1:00PM at the HSC. The event focuses on the breadth of research, achievements and accomplishments by women in medicine here at Stony Brook. The day is also a forum for women faculty to network and discuss initiatives that are part of the Women in Medicine Program. The Research Day program includes a Grand Rounds lecture, Increasing Women Leaders in Medical Schools, given by Dr. Laura Schweitzer PhD, past Vice President for Academic Affairs/SUNY Upstate - Vice Provost/Syracuse University. Other highlights of the of the day include: Research talks by four eminent SBU medical researchers, a poster session, a Stories of Success panel discussion with several prominent SBU medical researchers, an award-winning talk by Dr. M. Cristina Leske, and award presentation by Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny to Dr. Leske.
Submitted by: Janice Grackin/CAS
10. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 18, 2007, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Evolutionary Genomics of a Life History Transition: Flowering Time in Arabidopsis." Dr. Michael Purugannan, Dorothy Schiff Professor of Genomics, Department of Biology, Center for Comparative Functional Genomics, New York University. Host: Dr. Geeta Bharathan. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution Department at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
11. Computer Science Distinguished Lecture Shree K. Nayar, Columbia University Computational Cameras: Redefining the Image
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 2:15 pm Computer Science 2311
We will first present the concept of a computational camera. It is a device that embodies the convergence of the camera and the computer. It uses new optics to select rays from the scene in unusual ways, and an appropriate algorithm to process the selected rays. This ability to manipulate images before they are recorded and process the recorded images before they are presented is a powerful one. It enables us to experience our visual world in rich and compelling ways. We will show computational cameras that can capture wide angle, high dynamic range, multispectral, and depth images. Finally, we will explore the use of a programmable light source as a more sophisticated camera flash. We will show how the use of such a flash enables a camera to produce images that reveal the complex interactions of light within objects.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/events/DLseries/index.html
Submitted by: Klaus Mueller/CEAS
12. Writing and Rhetoric Program Colloquium
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007, 12:45 - 2:45pm "Writing and Gender"
This colloquium investigates issues of gender in writing and rhetoric.
Humanities Building - 2nd Floor Shared Faculty Lounge
Please RSVP (at no charge) to Erik Andersen at eandersen@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Erik Andersen/CAS
13. Writing and Rhetoric Program Colloquium Keynote Address
Thursday, April 19th, 2007, 11:00 - 1:00pm Keynote Address "Process and Product, Four Decades Later"
J. Frederick Reynolds, Professor of English and Dean of Humanities and The Arts, City College of New York will speak from 12:40pm and field questions from 12:40 - 1:00pm.
Humanities Building - Poetry Center
Please RSVP (at not charge) to Erik Andersen at eandersen@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Erik Andersen/CAS
14. Second Annual Health Care Day At Stony Brook Univeristy, April 18, S.A.C 12:30PM till 2:30PM
The goal of Health Care Day is to educate the campus and its surrounding communities about the health care resources at their fingertips. An issue which is occuring is that there are members of our community who are unaware of what resources are available to them. These organizations or departments will have a chance to give information about their services. Health insurance companies will have information about options regarding insurance. We will also have information regarding specific health care issues that people should be concerned about (e.g.- cancers, common college illnesses, sexually transmitted disease/infection, etc.)
Submitted by: Brian Clinton/UHMC
15. Thursday, April 19 at 4:30, HISB Room 1008, Humanities Building
Feminist Campus Colloquium Presents: "The Ecology of Words: A Geneology of Andean Cultures in the Cocaine Era" by Gabriela Polit from the Hispanic Languages and Literatures department.
Refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and HISB.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
16. Mathematics Conference
The Mathematics Department is holding a conference on Computational and Conformal Geometry, April 20-22, 2007. For details visit our web site.
http://www.math.sunysb.edu/~ccg2007/
Submitted by: Nancy Rohring/CAS
17. The Sword of Wisdom: Scholarship in a buddhist Worldview
Tuesday, April 24th 2007 at 4:00 PM in The Wang Center Room 201.
Speaking: Jonathan Gold from Drew University.
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
18. Earth-Stock 2007: A Week Long Celebration of Earth Day
A week long series of programs and events (April 16th-20th) marks the university’s fourth annual Earth-Stock festivities in celebration of Earth Day. Earth-Stock 2007 is the university’s largest so far. A week’s worth of programming including films, discussions, a parliamentary debate, a panel presentation, lectures, an exhibition of student research and conversations about the current environmental crisis, global warming and sustainability.
The week long programming series concludes with a large festival on Friday April 20th from 11:00am 9:00pm on the Academic Mall which includes two stages for music and dance performances, strolling street performers, exhibitions from local business and environmental groups, and a "Melting Globe" -an ice sculpture symbolizing global warming and the current environmental crisis.
For a full schedule of events, please visit: www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
19. Earth-Stock 2007: Call for Volunteers
The Earth-Stock committee is looking for faculty, staff, and student volunteers to help out at Stony Brook's annual Earth-Stock celebration, a fun day of music, dance, and education about becoming better stewards of the Earth and living sustainability. We need help with setting up and breaking down tables, booths, equipment, etc., and for miscellaneous tasks throughout the day. Shifts are two hours long, starting at 8:00 am and ending at 5:00 pm.
To sign up and for more details about this opportunity, please visit:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/earthstock/volunteers.shtml
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A FREE t-shirt and FREE lunch will be provided for those who sign-up in advance.
College of Science & Society students: this event counts as a learning experiment for your SSO 102 seminar.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/earthstock/volunteers.shtml
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Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
20. Earth-Stock2007: Take the Green Pledge
Make a promise to yourself, your future and to humanity to help reduce waste and energy in helping to create a sustainable future. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to make an enduring commitment to reduce their environmental footprint and formally commit to a lifetime of environmental awareness by taking the green pledge online.
** Graduating seniors who take the ledge are invited to a special pinning & certificate ceremony on Thursday, April 19 in SAC Ballroom B at 4pm to be recognized by Hon. Claudine Schneider, former Congresswoman of Rhode Island
https://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/OSA/earthstockforms.nsf/signup
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
21. Earth-Stock 2007: An Inconvenient Truth Parliamentary Debate
Come watch an interactive debate on the topic An Inconvenient Truth is an Incomplete Truth. Professor Harvey Cormier from the Department of Philosophy will moderate the debate between two teams of Stony Brook Students. Refreshments to be served following the debate.
Wednesday, April 18 Wang Theater, 1:00pm
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
22. Earth-Stock 2007: Panel Presentation on Sustainability featuring Hon. Claudine Schneider
Hon. Claudine Schneider, Former 5-term Congresswoman from Rhode Island, author of the "Global Warming Prevention Act" passed by the US Congress and Senior Vice President of EcoEnergy International Corporation, a multi-service firm that provides technical advisory and asset management services in the energy industry leads a panel discussion focussing on issues of environmentalism and sustaibability. The evening will end with a recitation of the Stony Brook Green Pledge and pinning ceremony for graduating seniors who took the green pledge. Don’t forget to take your pledge online!
For more informaiton on Hon. Cluadine Schnieder, please visit:
http://www.claudineschneider.com/
Thursday, April 19, Student Activities Center Ballroom B, 4:00 p.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
23. Earth-Stock 2007: Student Environmental Research and Creative Activity Exhibition
Join us for an exhibition of graduate and undergraduate research which will showcase scholarship related to aspects of the environment including, but not limited to:
environmental history
population and cultural issues related to the environment
art, sculpture, dance and music with an environmental theme
ecology and evolution
preservation and conservation of nature
environmental pollution and restoration
environmental medicine and human health
atmospheric science
oceanography and fisheries
earth system science
climate change
Earth-Stock Keynote Lecture Sustainability: The Future is Now featuring Hon. Claudine Schneider directly following showcase in SAC Ballroom A
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
24. Earth-Stock 2007: Reducing your Environmental Tire Track Lunch and Lern for Commuters
Join Commuter Student Services, the Commuter Student Association and the Environmental Club for this Lunch and Learn on Commuting and its impact on carbon monoxide emission and it’s effect on the environment.
Tuesday, April 17, SAC Commuter Lounge, 11:00 a.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
25. Earth-Stock 2007: Golden Earthworm Organic Farm
The Golden Earthworm Organic Farm is nestled on 40 acres of pristine farmland protected by a land preservation program on the North Fork of Long Island. Come learn about Organic Farming and Community Shared Agriculture.
Monday, April 16, Student Activities Center Auditorium, 12:30 p.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
26. Earth-Stock 2007: Farming the Future - Farm Life on Long Island (film & discussion)
The documentary Farming the Future: Farm Life on Long Island is an award-winning film that weaves a tapestry of interviews, historical photographs, and contemporary footage to tell the story of farm life in America's oldest suburban region.
Tuesday, April 17, Student Activities Center, Ballroom A, 7:00pm
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock/
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) Department of Medicine Seminar Series
Chemokines and the Heart: Old Players with a New Role
Alison D. Schecter, MD, FACC, Associate Professor of Medicine, Co-Director, Cardiovascular Research Program, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Friday, April 20, 2007, HSC T16- Room 025, Refreshments begin at 3:45pm, Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
2. FREE Melanoma Awareness lectures & skin cancer screenings
Free lectures and skin cancer screenings in observance of Melanoma Awareness. Open to the public. Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook. Call HealthConnect at (631) 444-4000 to reserve your space at this event today! Besides the lectures & screenings, free educational information, sun protection and light refreshment will be provided. Lectures & screenings provided by the physicians of Stony Brook University Medical Center from the departments of Surgery & Dermatology.
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
3. Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
Seminar will include diagrams of the hip and knee with discussion of their normal anatomy, what can go wrong in either joint such as tendonitis, bursitis, synovitis, meniscal tears and osteoarthritis. Signs and symptoms of a problem, how to get a good diagnosis e.g., how to give a good history, x-rays with examples and the physical exam and what it tells us. Treatments for various problems are discussed including, diet, nutrition, exercise, medication, arthroscopy and hip and knee replacement surgery. There is also a question and answer period.
To sign up for the seminar call Health Connect at 444-4000.
Seminar is Free.
Seminar location: 14 Technology Drive, Suite 1, Education Center.
Submitted by: Maria Juvan/UHMC
4. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at 12 noon
"Cataracts in Cx46 or Cx50 Knockout Mice are Dependent on a Calpain 3 Isoform", Dr. Yajun Tang, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Thomas White
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
5. 4/26/07: Public Health Grand Round Lecture - "Black in America: From Commodities to Disparities: Race, Class and Public Health"
We invite the campus community to attend this lecture presented by Melody S. Goodman, PhD and Jewel Stafford, MSW, from 5 to 6 PM in Lecture 3, Health Sciences Center.
Submitted by: Judith Greene/UHMC
6. Seminar in Pharmacological Sciences
Dr. Ramune Reliene of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA will present a seminar on Thursday, April 19th at 12:00 noon in Basic Science Tower T8-180 entitled "Genetic
Instability and Cancer: Effects of Environmental and Genetic Factors and Prevention by Antioxidants". The seminar is hosted by Dr. Orlando Scharer of the Department of Pharmacological Sciences.
Submitted by: Catherine Homburger/UHMC
06. Charitable
1. Knights of Columbus Charity Gala to Benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook
The Knights of Columbus is holding its Charity Gala on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the Hyatt Wind Watch, Islandia, New York. Cocktails begin at 7:00 pm with dinner following at 8:00 pm. The event will honor Mr. Alfred Tisch, former Suffolk County Sheriff. Come join us at this wonderful event to benefit the Sunrise Fund and the Pediatric Oncology Program at Stony Brook University Medical Center. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information call Mr. Curtis Bonivoglia of the Knights of Columbus at 631.648.8332.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
2. Support Locks of Love-Donate Your Hair!
Donate your hair to "Locks of Love," (
http://locksoflove.org/
) a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to children who suffer from Alopecia Areata (
http://naaf.org/
).
Last year's event was a huge success. Help us to make this year's event just as successful and memorable!
DETAILS: April 18 and 19, 9am 2pm, LOCATION: Beauty In Brains Salon (located on the lower level of the Student Union) experienced hairdressers will be available for FREE haircuts.
REQUIREMENTS: Hair must be at least 6-10 inches - it can be colored or permed, but not bleached or chemically damaged.
RSVP: Please e-mail Teresa at tbonvent@notes.cc.sunysb.edu no later than Monday April 16th if you or someone you know would like to participate. Please include which date and time you are available.
Submitted by: Urszula Zalewski/OSA
3. Caring Crafters - Wednesday, 12noon-1pm Health Sciences Library
Dust off your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and sewing machines; the Health Sciences Library is making lap blankets for residents of the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. If you can knit, crochet, or sew, please join us on Wednesdays at noon in the Health Sciences Library, Level 3. Donations of yarn are greatly appreciated. Questions? Please call Susan Werner 4-3995.
Submitted by: Susan Werner/HSC
4. CSEA Local 614 First Annual Charity & Scholarhip Golf Outing
CSEA Local 614 is having its 1st Annual Charity & Scholarship Golf Outing on June 29, 2007. Registration begins promptly at 7:00am, at The Rock Hill Country Club located in Manorville, NY. Breakfast and lunch is included for $130.00 per golfer. For those interested in attending the luncheon and awards ceremony only, the cost is $50.00 per person. Sponsors and donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go toward our Charity & Scholarship funds for patients and members of Stony Brook University and Medical Center. R.S.V.P. by May 23, 2007. Please visit our website at csealocal614.com and click on the scrolling link to download an application. For further information you can also contact our local offices at 2-6575 or 4-3680.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
5. Babies'& Children's Memorial Garden Fund Raiser
Jewelry Sale Fund Raiser-Terrie Cicerelli of Silver Creations
Proceeds will be used for enhancing the Memorial Garden & for bereavement support services.
Thursday April 19, 2007 9 am -5 pm Level 5 outside the Deli
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/cmgarden
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
6. The Veterans Home Wishes Our Volunteers A Happy Volunteer Week!
In celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Long Island State Veterans Home wants to thank our volunteers. We truly appreciate all you do for our facility, residents and staff. We couldn't do it without you! Thank you!
Submitted by: Susan Helmus/LISVH
7. Tutor Volunteers Needed
Become a Volunteer Tutor
Tutor Volunteers Needed! The Stony Brook Adult Literacy Center is seeking volunteers to help adults learn to read, write, and/or speak English. Tutors meet with their learners two to three hours a week on campus or the Health Sciences Center. All you need is a high school diploma and a desire to help others. All tutors must attend a Tutor Training workshop which takes place on-site. We are now accepting registrations for our Fall Workshop. The workshop schedule is as follows: September 20, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 15 2007 from 5:15pm-8:15pm (must attend all sessions). If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer tutor, please contact Cindy Brodsky at 444-5272 or e-mail: Cindy.Brodsky@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/UHMC
8. Par F.O.R.E. Golf Outing
The Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Programs would like to announce the formation of an innovative community based program developed by OT and PT, in collaboration with community members, to address the gang issues on Long Island. We are having a golf outing fund-raiser to help finance the new program, Par F.O.R.E., on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Mill Pond Golf Course in Medford. All are encouraged to participate.
For a copy of our flyer please contact Cathy at 4-2363 or at cgropper@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Catherine Gropper/HSC
07. Entertainment
1. Staller Center presents "Music for a Spring Evening," Wednesday, 4/18 at 8:00 pm. Mozart, Hindemith, Tan Dun and Beethoven.
In Staller Center's Recital Hall. Stony Brook's artists-in-residence, among them, Gilbert Kalish and Colin Carr, perform outstanding chamber music such as Beethoven's Quintet for Piano and Winds. Tickets: $32. Call 631-632-ARTS [2787] or order online at www.stallercenter.com.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
2. Taste of Summer : Walk About Tasting Festival at Stony Brook Southampton
Time: Saturday, June 9, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Price: $25.00 per person
Register now with secure on-line payment: www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Location: Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
Description: A Taste of Summer will put you in the mood for the Hamptons’ favorite season. This walkabout tasting reception will focus on the best and freshest flavors from our local vintners, farmers, and bakers.
*Taste delicious wines, fresh vegetables, berries, cheeses, baked goods.
*Meet farmers, vintners, friends, and neighbors.
*Laugh and sing to classic summer music.
*Frisbee playing optional.
Participating wineries and breweries include: Bedell Cellars, The Lenz Winery, Lieb Family Cellars, Paumanok Vineyards, Scarola, Southampton Publick House, Waters Crest Winery, Wolffer Estates
Participating farms and bakeries include: The Blue Duck Bakery, Catapano Dairy Farm, The Garden of Eve, Sang Lee Farms, A Taste of the North Fork
Questions? Please call Ginny Clancy, Program Coordinator at (631) 632-9404.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
3. Department of Campus Recreation Annual Golf Tournament - Friday, May 4, 2007
The Department of Campus Recreation will be holding its' Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 4th @ 11:00am at the Heatherwood Golf Club in Centereach. The tournament format is best ball, with team low gross, longest drive and closest to pin awards given out. This tournament is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University. Each foursome will be allowed one guest player who is not affiliated with the University. Cost, which includes green fees and lunch, is $48.00 per person for faculty/staff/alumni/guest and $38.00 per person for undergraduate students. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano from the Department of Campus Recreation at 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
4. Stony Brook Composers Concert New Music (free) Thursday, April 19, 2007, 8 pm, Recital Hall, Staller Center
Premieres of music by Bogdan Scurtu, Sebastian Armoza, Lan-In Winnie Yang, Tae
Sakamoto, Dawn Chambers, Ilari Kaila.
Contemporary Chamber Players include soprano, cello, piano, violin, percussion, string
quartet, dual-pianos, saxophone from Stony Brook University's renowned Department of
Music.
Information: Department of Music, (631) 632-7330.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/music.nsf
Submitted by: Daria Semegen/CAS
5. Music In The HSC
The Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society presents: Voice and Piano, a Program of Songs, with Rachel Schutz, Soprano and Jonathan Korth, Piano.
Date: Thursday, April 26, 20007 at 4:30 pm. Place: Lecture Hall ONE, HSC, level 2.
Admission is free.
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
6. April 9 May 11 Reinterpretations: Art Healing Space IV
Reinterpretations is directed towards the structure of the Wang Center itself. Artists have created installations that invite the viewer to see the Center as an architectural and sculptural phenomenon, provoking a visual response to a surfacing or amplification of current or concealed meanings. You will be moved to perceive the Charles B. Wang Center in a new way, or namely, to reinterpret the center. Made possible by a Dialogues Across Differences grant from the President's Office, and the Charles B. Wang Center.
Curated by: A.C. Frabetti and Sunita S. Mukhi
Faculty Advisor: Nobuho Nagasawa
Participating Artists: Alton Falcone, Alan Goodrich, Shannan Hayes, TJ & Yana KM, Jin-Kang Park, Veronica Pena, and the AA E-Zine Photographic Art Collective
Reception & Performances: Thursday, April 19, 4:00 p.m.
Performance of "Healing Time" by Veronica Pena, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m., April 19
Performance of "Untitled (markings)" by Shannan Hayes, Ongoing
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
7. Department of Theatre Arts' Conservatory Classic: William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT
The Department of Theatre Arts presents Shakespeare's timeless comedy, AS YOU LIKE IT, April 19-22 and 26-29 in Theatre One of the Staller Center for the Arts.
When members of the court are banished from society and forced to take refuge in the forest, they do more then simply survive. Under the canopy of the trees--and at times under the anonymity of disguise-- they find freedom, love, and self-knowledge that they could not have otherwise gained.
Showtimes are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets are available at the Staller Center box office or by calling 632-ARTS ($12 general/$7 students)
http://sunysb.edu/theatrearts
Submitted by: Elizabeth Bojsza/CAS
8. Speak Your Mind And Win Money For It Thursday, April 26th, 2007, 7PM, Wang Theatre
Create a speech or spoken word piece about your insights and experience of Desi or South Asian culture, and share it with the world! Thursday, April 26th, 2007, 7PM, Wang Theatre
Participants must respond to any of the following questions in a three to five minute piece.
-Can Desi culture contribute to the West?
-What doesit mena to be Desi in America?
-How can Desi culture empower you?
Prizes: First place: $250, Second place: $175, Third place: $100
Open to all Stony Brook University students
Please submit your full name, school id#, title of your presentation, and length of piece by Friday, April 20th by emailing Wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or by calling (631)632-4400.
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
9. Rising India: Economic Implications A.R Ghanashyam Deputy Consul General, Consulate of India, New York
Wednesday April 25, 2007, 12:40p.m in Lecture Hall 1, Wang Center. The Indian economy over the last two years has been growing at one of the fastest rates in the world. Hon. A.R. Ghanashyam, Deputy Consul General of India in New York will discuss the economic implications of this remarkable growth. A question-answer session follows.
http://www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang/
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
10. Center/Italian Studies presents Folk Group (Songs and Dance) from
Trentino, Italy at Middle Country/Selden Library, April 28, 2 pm.
April 28, Saturday, 2 pm: The Center for Italian Studies with the cooperation of the Middle Country Library invites you to enjoy a performance of Il Gruppo Folkloristico El Salvanel from Trentino, Italy, at the Selden Branch Auditorium, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden. Dressed in the beautiful traditional work and festival clothes of the region, the group's presentations re-create the popular dances, songs and music from their part of the Dolomites.
Following their performance at the Middle Country Library, the Group will be visiting the Stony Brook University campus and, weather permitting, will perform a short informal outdoor program in the Plaza in front of the Staller Center entrance around 5 pm. All are invited to either or both performances. Free and open to the public. Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
11. England's Jez Lowe and his band the Bad Pennies to perform at
The University Cafe Sunday April 22nd 2 P.M.
Richard Thompson calls Jez Lowe "the best songwriter to come out of England in a long time." The Bad Pennies includes acclaimed fiddle player Kate Bramley, champion Northubrian piper Andy May (also on keyboards, accordian, and whistles) and bass player David de la Haye. Lowe plays guitar and cittern and he and Bramley handle the vocals on original songs that explore a wide range of topics and emotions.
Tickets are $20.00 general public, $15.00 Stony Brook Faculty/Staff/Students
Reservations by e mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
Inquiries by phone to 632-1093
The Sunday Acoustic Concert Series is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM
Upcoming: Annual Bob Dylan Birthday celebration with The Kennedys, Thursday, May 24th 7:30 P.M.
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
12. 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
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Wine Dynamics: From Vineyard to Glass Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
Time: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 9:00 p.m.
April 17 & 24; May 1 & 8, 2007
Price: $185.00 per person for the complete course. * Open to the public.
Description: This four-part series will explore viticultural practices, terroir, Old World vs. New World winemaking, blending and food pairing through guided tastings and discussions. It is specifically designed for those considering entry-level positions in the wine and hospitality industries, and is also suitable for wine lovers who would like to expand their basic wine knowledge. *Sessions cannot be taken individually. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies; refunds not available for missed sessions.
Instructor: Cliff Batuello, professional wine wholesaler, sommelier, and vintner, in cooperation with prominent industry professionals.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Summer Sessions 2007 Enrollment begins April 18
Stony Brook University’s Summer Sessions offers two six-week sessions.
Session I: Tuesday, May 29 Monday, July 9
Session II: Tuesday, July 10 Friday, August 17
Day and Evening Classes
Visit www.stonybrook.edu/summer for important information regarding deadline dates and course listings.
Earn six credits in 6 weeks!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
3. Macromedia Fireworks MX: - NCE 327 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics,
and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.
Required Text: Macromedia Fireworks MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Sandee Cohen,
retail: $21.99. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section B: Wed., 6pm-9pm, April 25; May 2 & 9, 2007
10% discount University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
4. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Thursday 6pm-9pm, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2007
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees, Spouses and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
5. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section B: Wednesday 6pm-9pm, April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2007
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees, spouses and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX: - NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key
framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Required Text: Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Katherine Ulrich, Cost of text is not included in course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section B: Monday/Wednesday, 6pm-9pm, May 16,21,23,30;June 4,6,11,13,18,20,25,27; 2007
10% discount University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted. To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
7. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Wang Center Room 301, 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 the 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
8. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification Preparation Course
If you’ve been planning to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation, now is the time to enroll in our updated and expanded HRCI exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning System.
NCE 900 Accelerated Course Preparations
This is an 18-hour accelerated PHR/SPHR preparation course that will earn each passing student 1.8 CEUs. The cost of the course materials and sample test are included with the tuition. On the last day of the couse, the sample PHR/SPHR examination will be administered. A box lunch will also be provided on the last day.
Program Tuition: $595 (Tuition discounts may apply)
Section A: Saturday, 9am-12pm: April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19; June 2, 2007
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/shrm/index.html
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
9. Register Now for Stony Brook Southampton
Registration now being accepted for Fall 07 semester. Contact John Noonan at 632-5034.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/southampton
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
10. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I- NCE 314.1 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific
functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This special topics course covers graphing and advanced functions.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Section A: Monday 1:30pm-4:30pm, April 30; May 7, 2007
10% discount University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/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: Danielle Hill/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
Confidentiality Maintained
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/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 Barbara Lubarda @ 631-444-9362
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
4. 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: Barbara Lubarda @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/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: Nancy Walker/Affl
2. The Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
Think of the warm days of summer, ice cream and children giggling! Our Summer Day Camp combines a special mixture of recreational and educational activities for children between the ages of 5-12. Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child! Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. A 10% discount on tuition is given to all Stony Brook staff members. Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: April 21st and May 12th, 2007
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
3. CSEA Veterans Recognition Day
The CSEA Long Island Region Veterans Committee is holding a Veterans Recognition Day on Armed Forces Day, Saturday May 19, 2007. The event is open to all CSEA members who are serving in the Armed Forces or who have served in the Armed Forces and have an honorable discharge. Veterans Recognition Day will be held at CSEA Headquarters located at 3 Garet Place in Commack. Veterans representatives from Congressman Steve Israel's office and the Suffolk County Veterans Administration Office will be on hand to answer questions and to provide brochures and resources that are beneficial to Veterans. Breakfast is provided as well as a CSEA Certificate of Appreciation. An RSVP is necessary for all attendees. Please RSVP to CSEA Headquarters at 631-462-0030 before May 8th or for more information or travel directions, you can contact Maryann Phelps, Chair of the Committee at 516-971-4629.
Submitted by: Maryann Phelps/HSC
4. Staples 2007 Vendor Fair - All are invited!
Mark your calendar and save the dates - Staples 2007 Vendor Fair is scheduled for Monday, April 16th at the Health Science Center Galleria from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 17th at the Student Activity Center Ballroom B from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join Staples Business Advantage; meet a large selection of our manufacturers behind the catalog. Product Demonstrations, Free Samples and Door Prizes. Staples Account Manager, Tony Montanaro will be in attendance.
Submitted by: Patricia Miller/Admin
5. Campus Life Awards: Nomination Deadline - April 16, 5pm
Do you know a student leader or organization that deserves special recognition? Why not nominate them for the Campus Life Awards. Recognizing outstanding leadership, programming, advising, and academic support.
Nominations are due at 5pm today, April 16, 2007. Annual Awards ceremony to be held on Wednesday, May 2 at 5:20pm in the SAC Audotorium.
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dos
Submitted by: Jeffrey Barnett/Prov
6. Fun with Flowers - Cancelled - Will Reschedule
The Auxiliary's April 21 lecture/brunch at the Wang Center is cancelled. We will reschedule at a later date.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC