Campus Announcements for the week of 11/19/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. AIDS Memorial Quilt To Be On Display at Stony Brook
2. December Graduation - Volunteers Needed
3. The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 & 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
4. Mail Services for the Thanksgiving Holiday
5. The Arts and Sciences Senate meets today at 3:30 p.m. in Javits room of the Library.
6. Presidential Awards & Mini-Grants Reinstated for the 2007 - 08 Academic Year
7. Cody Center-East End-Open House on December 6, 2008 3:00 to 6:00pm Light refreshments will be served.
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. New Physicians to Department of Internal Medicine/Fall 2007
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Counseling Process for Research Foundation Supervisors
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Labyrinth Walking: Pathway to Stress Management & Improved Performance
3. Using Blackboard to communicate with students in your department for Academic Departments & Student Service Areas - Fri 11/30 10:30am
4. Position Description and Advertisment Requistions (PDAAR)
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Chemistry Seminar: Thursday, November 29, 2007
2. Author Melanie Kaye Kantrowitz Comes to Campus!
3. HISB presents Dr. K. Anthony Appiah, Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Philosopy, Princeton University, November 29th 4:30PM Room 1006 Humanities
4. The Humanities Institute's Faculty Lecture Series presents Dr. Daniel Levy, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Sociology, November 28th 12:40PM Hum 1009
06. Charitable
1. Sunrise Fund
2. Tired of Having The Final Say In Your Household?
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. A "Christmas Carol" Benefiting 2009 Dental Mission to Madagascar
2. Indie roots/blues/alternative rock duo, The Pines, to appear at University Cafe Sunday December 2nd 2 PM.
3. Slide lecture by visual artist Andrea Dezso, November 19, 11am, Staller Center, room
3218
4. Paintings by Philip Pearlstein at University Art Gallery
5. Stony Brook Opera to perform Bellini's I Capuleti ed i Montecchi (Romeo and Juliet) November 27, 2007
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Macromedia Fireworks
2. Microsoft Web Design certificate
09. Research
1. Seeking Volunteers Modafinil Is A Drug That Is Used To Treat Fatigue Disorders
2. Seeking Volunteers with Cystic Fibrosis
3. Seeking Volunteers
4. If You Have Colon Cancer You May Qualify for a Research Study Simply by Donating a Sample of Blood
5. Seeking Healthy Volunteers
10. Miscellaneous
1. Stony Brook Recognized at Brookhaven Nigh at the Islanders
2. Department of Pathology - Job Opportunity
01. Administrative
1. AIDS Memorial Quilt To Be On Display at Stony Brook
Stony Brook is pleased and privileged to host the return of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to campus. Stony Brook will have the largest display of the Quilt in Suffolk County. Opening ceremonies will take place Thursday, November 29th at 10 a.m. in the Student Activities Center Ballroom A, where the Quilt will remain on display until 10 p.m. Additionally, in an ongoing effort to help curb the spread of the AIDS epidemic, free HIV testing will be available at the Student Health Center on the day following the display, November 30. For more information the AIDS Memorial Quilt project nationally, please go to the URL listed below.
http://www.aidsquilt.org
Submitted by: Susan Hines/Pres
2. December Graduation - Volunteers Needed
Attention Staff: Conferences and Special Events is looking for volunteers for December Graduation 12/16/07. Experience the excitement SBU graduates have been dreaming about. For more details contact Peg Abbatiello ext. 26320 or email mabbatiello@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
3. The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 & 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd, and Friday, November 23rd for the Thanksgiving holiday. The stockroom will re-open on Monday, November 26th, 2007. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the Life Sciences Stockroom at extension 2-0820.
Submitted by: Linda Millet/Admin
4. Mail Services for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Please be advised that there will be no pickup or delivery of mail on Friday, Novemeber 23, 2007, the day after Thanksgiving. There will be personnel in the Mail Services Department for emergencies only. Please call ext. 2-6231 for any questions or concerns. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
5. The Arts and Sciences Senate meets today at 3:30 p.m. in Javits room of the Library.
Tentative Agenda November 19, 2007
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Provost’s Introduction/Report to the College (E. Kaler)
IV. Report on the College of Arts and Sciences (J. Staros)
V. Report on the Status of Stony Brook Southampton (M. Schoonen)
VI. Report of the Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Policies Committee (H. Silverman)
VII. Proposed Addition to the Arts & Sciences Senate Constitution, Resolution on Standing Committee Autonomy (Section C9) (C. Davidson)
VIII. President’s Report (C. Davidson)
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
6. Presidential Awards & Mini-Grants Reinstated for the 2007 - 08 Academic Year
The Presidential Awards & Mini-Grants programs have been reinstated for the 2007 - 08 academic year. Nominations and applications are welcomed, and due in the President’s Office by February 29, 2008. The Presidential Awards comprise the Excellence in Classified Service and Excellence in Team Achievement awards, as well as the Dr. William McAdoo Presidential Award for Excellence in Diversity and Affirmative Action. Each awardee is given a certificate at the Annual Awards Dinner in the fall, as well as a cash award of $1,000. The Mini-Grants categories comprise Departmental Diversity, and Innovative Teaching Projects. Each awardee is given a certificate formally at the annual Awards dinner in the fall, and each mini-grant can attain a maximum of $10,000, drawing upon a pool of $30,000 in each of the two mini-grant categories. For complete information, as well as nomination and application forms, go to the URL listed below.
http://stonybrook.edu/pres/awards/
Submitted by: Susan Hines/Pres
7. Cody Center-East End-Open House on December 6, 2008 3:00 to 6:00pm Light refreshments will be served.
Please join us for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the inauguration of
Cody Center services on the East End at our site in Hampton Bays.
Initial services to be provided by Sagit Vishnia, Psy.D., and others include individual and family therapy, social skills training, parent training, and support groups for parents and siblings. The Cody Center plans to begin providing specialized psychiatric services in 2008 for adults and children with Autism and other developmental disabilities.
This is an opportunity to learn about the services and programs available through the Cody Center. For additional information, please phone 631-632-3744 or email lisa-beth.platania@stonybrook.edu.
We look forward to meeting you!
The Cody Center is located at 225 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, New York. For personalized directions use Google Maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?output=setprefs&near=225+W+Montauk+Hwy,+Hampton+Bays,+NY+11946
http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/codycenter/upcoming_special_events.cfm
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. New Physicians to Department of Internal Medicine/Fall 2007
The department of Internal Medicine introduces the following faculty new to our staff this fall:
1. Marina Charitou, MD; Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2. Robert Richards, MD; Gastroenterology
Dr. Charitou will be seeing patients at 26 Research Way in East Setauket and appointments can be made by calling 444-0580.
Dr. Richards will be seeing patients at 3 Technology Drive in East Setauket and appointments can be made by calling 444-5220.
Please visit their profile pages at the Stony Brook University Physicians website:
For appointments at our East Setauket location,please call 444-2599.
http://www.stonybrookphysicians.com/
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Counseling Process for Research Foundation Supervisors
November 27, 2007 9:00am 12:00pm
Description: This program will provide you, the 1st or 2nd line supervisors and managers, with information regarding the Counseling processes for non-represented Research Foundation employees in the Stony Brook University community. In addition it will provide you with the ability to support the supervisors in your departments who are faced with employee issues requiring counseling.
The session includes:
How and when to conduct a counseling session
The difference between a verbal and a written counseling
How to write a counseling memo
How to identify problem situations
How to determine when to counsel an employee and when to seek more severe administrative action.
The roles of the Supervisor, the Department and Employee and Labor Relations in the process.
Click on the below link to register
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293/$FILE/HRSF0007.doc
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning-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.
Guest Speaker, Ed O’Connell
November 29th, 12:00-1:00, SB Labyrinth
To register call EAP at 26085
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Using Blackboard to communicate with students in your department for Academic Departments & Student Service Areas - Fri 11/30 10:30am
Using Blackboard to communicate with students in your department for Academic Departments & Student Service Areas
Friday 11/30, 10:30-11:30am, Melville Library PC Classroom C1640B
This workshop is open to all staff interested in using Blackboard to communicate with students, including Academic Departments who wish to communicate with their majors/minors as well as student service areas who employ students and are looking for ways to share information.
Prior to attending this workshop, participants must:
1. Know their NetID username and Information (Which can be set in SOLAR)
2. Request a Blackboard site for their department online at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bborgrequests
During this workshop participants will explore how to:
1. Add/Remove students from their Blackboard site
2. Post Content (PDF/Word files)
3. Add information to Blackboard's calendar
4. Post announcements for students
Sign up today! Workshops with fewer than 5 registrations by Thursday 11/29 will be cancelled.
http://www.sinc.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/workshops.shtml
Submitted by: TLT Blackboard Support Team
4. Position Description and Advertisment Requistions (PDAAR)
November 28, 2007 10:00am 12:00pm
Description: PDAAR is a Lotus Notes application to assist and facilitate the job creation, review, approval, posting and ad requisition process. This electronic format eliminates five paper forms (SUSB 37, Position Description, Ad Request, Ad Text, and the first page of the SUSB 68). Its electronic routing and approval process ensures timely progress and confirmed delivery. No more "lost" paperwork.
Seating is limited so register today!
Click on the below link to register
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293/$FILE/HRSF0007.doc
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Chemistry Seminar: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Professor Robert B. Grossman, University of Kentucky will speak on "Using the Triple Bond to Make Sterically and Functionally Congested Compounds," on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at 4:00 P.M., in the Chemistry Building, Room 412.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/chemistry/seminars/
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/CAS
2. Author Melanie Kaye Kantrowitz Comes to Campus!
Wednesday November 28th 12:40-2:10
Wang Center Room 101
Co-Sponsored by , The Snyder Hillel Foundation for Jewish Life, The Hillel Student Club, The Women’s Studies Department, The Judaic Studies Program and The Center for The Center for Study of Working Class Life.
Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz is a writer and poet, activist, scholar and teacher. A pioneer in women's studies, she taught the first such course at the University of California at Berkeley in Comparative Literature, where she earned her Ph.D. She will be discussing her new book The Color of Jews. The book captures the diversity, complexity, and richness of Jewish experience, around the globe (including Africa) and in the U.S. (including Jews of color).
Light refreshment will be provided
http://http://www.diasporism.net/
Submitted by: Joy Werner/Admin
3. HISB presents Dr. K. Anthony Appiah, Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Philosopy, Princeton University, November 29th 4:30PM Room 1006 Humanities
The Humanities Institute, in honor of its 20th year, presents Lectures on Cosmopolitanism and Globalization, November 29th 4:30PM room 1006 Humanities Bldg. Dr. Kwame Anthony Appiah, Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Philosophy, Princeton University, will present his talk, "Cosmopolitan Roots" . Dr. Appiah is also the Director of Princeton's University Center for Human Values.
Seminar Coordinator: E. Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies, Director, The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook, Past President, The Society for Cinema and Media Studies
and Dr. John Lutterbie, Associate Professor, Theatre, Associate Director, the Humanities Institute.
http://http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/humanities/
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
4. The Humanities Institute's Faculty Lecture Series presents Dr. Daniel Levy, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Sociology, November 28th 12:40PM Hum 1009
Dr. Daniel Levy, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Sociology, will present "Memory and Human Rights: The Importance of Failures", Wednesday, November 28th, 12:40PM Humanities Room 1009.
Seminar Coordinator: E. Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies, Director, The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook, Past President, The Society for Cinema and Media Studies
and Dr. John Lutterbie, Associate Professor, Theatre, Associate Director, the Humanities Institute.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/humanities/
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
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. Tired of Having The Final Say In Your Household?
Let a new cat take over! The volunteers of the SBU Cat Network have several formerly homeless kittens and cats that have been rescued from the wooded areas on campus. They are friendly and available to good homes. (What a nice thing to do for the holidays -- and just as winter is setting in on them.) Contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu) for more information, or see photos and descriptions of our available cats at
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat/index.php?p=adoptme
. Save a life!
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat/index.php?p=home
Submitted by: Nancy Franklin/CAS
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. A "Christmas Carol" Benefiting 2009 Dental Mission to Madagascar
To raise money for the 2008 Dental Mission to Madagascar, Theater Three in Port Jeff is donating the proceeds to the live showing of A Christmas Carol. It is a great gift idea, a good way to get family and friends in the holiday spirit and most of all reminds us of the importance of giving. The tickets are discounted for $25 and this price includes the refreshment reception prior to the play where free tickets and other prizes will be raffled off. Tickets benefiting the mission were reserved in prime seating locations but front row seats are going fast!
So Don’t be a Scrooge, come see A CHRISTMAS CAROL and bring your family and friends.
Theater Three, Port Jefferson,
Thursday December 13, 2007 Showtime: 8:00pm
$25 per person, Must purchase tickets before December 1st
Refreshments Reception: 7:00pm
Contact Natalie Bitton for tickets (516) 330-8760
http://www.Natalie.Bitton@hsc.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/HSC
2. Indie roots/blues/alternative rock duo, The Pines, to appear at University Cafe Sunday December 2nd 2 PM.
The Pines are an exciting new Minneapolis-based duo of David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey (son of Bo Ramsey, long-time collaborator with Greg Brown). They create a raw, haunting sound reminiscent of Josh Ritter, Leonard Cohen, and others as they combine folk, blues and rock.
Admission is $10.00 for Stony Brook Faculty/Staff/Students, $15.00 all others (reservations via e mail to: sundaystreetwusb@aol.com www.universitycafe.org for information
Upcoming shows: Nerissa and Katryna Nields on December 9th, 2 PM.
The Kennedys January 6th, 2 PM, Ellis Paul January 20th 2 PM.
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
3. Slide lecture by visual artist Andrea Dezso, November 19, 11am, Staller Center, room
3218
Andrea Dezso is the recipient of a 2007 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship
in Drawing and Artist's Books. She will present her work using slides. She is originally
from Romania and has lived in the United States since the 1990's."She tells stories
through images and creates unique personal narratives through one-of-a kind books,
paper cutouts and embroidery." She is a professor at Parsons The New School of
Design in New York City.
Submitted by: Howardena Pindell/CAS
4. Paintings by Philip Pearlstein at University Art Gallery
"Philip Pearlstein: Paintings and Watercolors 1990-2007" will remain on view at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center through December 8, 2007. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4pm, and Saturday, 7-9pm. Admission is free.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
5. Stony Brook Opera to perform Bellini's I Capuleti ed i Montecchi (Romeo and Juliet) November 27, 2007
On Tuesday, November 27 at 8 pm Stony Brook Opera will perform Vincenzo Bellini's tragic opera I Capuleti ed i Montecchi (Romeo and Juliet) at the Recital Hall in the Staller Center. The opera will be sung in the original Italian with projected titles in English. The work will be semi-staged, that is the singers will perform from memory and interact on stage, but without sets or costumes. David Lawton conducts the cast and piano accompanist in a new abridged version that he has prepared for this performance. Andrew Frank is the stage director for the production. Tickets are $10 general and $5 students/seniors at the Staller Center Box Office.
Submitted by: David Lawton/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Macromedia Fireworks
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.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Section C: Wed., 6pm-9pm; Nov. 28, Dec 5, 12, 2007
http://www.sunysb.edu/spd/computer
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. 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. Seeking Volunteers Modafinil Is A Drug That Is Used To Treat Fatigue Disorders
Modafinil is a Drug That is Used to Treat Fatigue Disorders
If You Are Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Have Fatigue and Memory Problems You May Qualify for our Study.
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
For More Information, Please Call 631 444-8068
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Seeking Volunteers with Cystic Fibrosis
18 years of age or older to participate in a 28 week research study to examine the efficacy of IGF-1 treatment to maintain or improve body weight and composition. This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)For More Information, Please Call 631 444-6900
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Seeking Volunteers
If you are 50 years of age or older, experience symptoms such as exercise-induced pain, cramps, fatigue, of the legs (calf, thigh, buttocks) which are relieved by rest you may qualify for this study.For further information contact Eileen Finnin, RN @ 631-444-5454
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. If You Have Colon Cancer You May Qualify for a Research Study Simply by Donating a Sample of Blood
We are seeking to identify new cancer markers in blood, tissue, and body fluids. This may allow us to develop laboratory tests which can diagnose cancers earlier and/or identify patients who are at risk for a poor outcome and who may benefit from more aggressive therapy than is normally recommended. CALL: (631) 444-7214 (ask for Tina)
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Seeking Healthy Volunteers
Looking for Healthy Adults between 18 and 65 years of age, non-smoker or 5 years smoke free to participate in a research study on the safety and tolerability of Poly-MVA (Minerals, Vitamins, Amino acids) over a 9-15 week period. This study is being conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
For More Information, Please Contact, Susan Fiore at 631-444-9425.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Stony Brook Recognized at Brookhaven Nigh at the Islanders
As part of a special partnership with the New York Islanders, Stony Brook University is the presenting sponsor for the Islander's Town of Brookhaven Night. Join Stony Brook and the Islanders at 7 pm Saturday, November 24 at the Nassau Coliseum to see the Islanders take on the Boston Bruins. Students, faculty and staff can receive 40% off tickets with prices starting at $16. For more information contact the New York Islanders at 516-501-6700. For tickets call 1-800-993 ISLES.
Submitted by: Matthew Mcalpin/GST
2. Department of Pathology - Job Opportunity
Senior Research Support Specialist $39,000-$45,000
The Department of Pathology is seeking a technician to work in a cancer research laboratory. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field. Familiarity with routine molecular methods, including PCR and gel electrophoresis is necessary. This position is in a translational research laboratory directed by the new Pathology Chair. Complete job description can be accessed on the Campus Job Site located at:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/
Submitted by: Carol Siedlecki/UHMC