Campus Announcements for the week of 11/04/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Students who are not registered for classes this semester will lose access to their Stony Brook e-mail accounts - 11/14/07
2. MRSA Bacterial Infections
3. December Graduation - Volunteers Needed
4. The University Senate meets today at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
5. CSEA Contract Update
6. Special Promotion on Adobe Software
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How to Care for Others While Taking Care of Yourself
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How Does Credit Affect Your Everyday Life Presented by American Debt Resources, Inc
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How to Use Your Credit Cards Wisely During this Holiday Season, presented by American Debt Resources
4. Graduate Student Workshop
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 11/5/07
2. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, November 9, 2007
3. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, November 8, 2007
4. Primal Reflex Release Technique A Physical Therapy Approach to Treating Pain
5. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of research at Stony Brook, Friday, November 9, 2007, in the Student Activities Center.
6. Computer Science Distinguished Lecturer: Julia Hirschberg talks about Charisma in English and Arabic Political Speech
7. Small Business Development Center Workshop "Creative Ideas For Promoting Your Business"
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Patterns and Processes: Explaining Evolutionary Stasis?"
9. Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
10. Dedication Ceremony for the Pietro di Donato Archive on Thursday, November 8 at 4 p.m.
11. Templeton Trust Lectures
12. November 10, Center for Italian Studies Event: Homage to Playwright, Mario Fratti/80th Birthday Breakfast Celebration. Stony Brook/Manhattan.
13. Center Italian Studies Lecture: November 13, 2007, 3:50 p.m. Stefano Vaccara, Executive Editor,"AMERICA Oggi" and editor ,"i-Italy."
14. "A Feminist Farewell to Richard Rorty." Lecture by Sharyn Clough, Oregen State University. November 8th, 4-6PM, Old Chemistry 118.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminars
2. Primal Reflex Release Technique A Physical Therapy Approach to Treating Pain
3. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
4. NetAnatomy Free Trial
5. Pathology Grand Rounds
06. Charitable
1. Sunrise Fund
2. Thanksgiving Food Drive @ Stony Brook
07. Entertainment
1. Contemporary Aboriginal Art Exhibit from Australia at the Wang Center
2. Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2007 Bring a Friend to Honor Those Who Served
3. Paintings by Philip Pearlstein at University Art Gallery
4. Deen Brothers Cooking Demo
5. I-Land Talk story, Hula, and Hip Hop
6. Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala - November 15th
7. Film:Tokyo Story (Tokyo monogatari)
8. Blues Masters Hans Theessink and Toby Walker at The University Cafe Sunday November 11th 8 PM
9. Aboriginal Australian Film: Ten Canoes
10. Film:Tokyo Story (Tokyo monogatari)
11. Kinsmen/Svajanam Jazz Saxophone and South Indian Classical Music
12. The Department of Theatre Arts Long Island Play Project presents bobrauschenbergamerica by Charles L. Mee
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Advanced Microsoft Excel Modules I & II
2. Microsoft Web Design certificate
3. Beaded Jewelry
09. Research
1. Seeking Volunteers Modafinil is a Drug That is Used to Treat Fatigue Disorders
2. Seeking Volunteers
3. Seeking Volunteers with Cystic Fibrosis
4. Healthy Overweight Women Between The Ages Of 21 And 30
5. Seeking Healthy Volunteers
10. Miscellaneous
1. Stony Brook Southampton Fall 2007 Open House
2. Undergraduate Award Winners speak at the Humanities Institute Friday, November 2nd 11:00AM in room 1008 of the Humanities Building
3. Admissions Office Open House is Almost Here!
4. Career Women's Luncheon - November 8th
5. Stony Brook University College of Business - MBA Open House
01. Administrative
1. 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
2. MRSA Bacterial Infections
Recent reports of the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA ) skin infections in schools have raised questions and concerns about the infection and the prevention of the spread of Community-associated MRSA infections (CA-MRSA). Use the link below find out more about what Stony Brook is doing and what you can do to prevent MRSA infections.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/news/na/
Submitted by: Gary Kaczmarczyk/Admin
3. 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
4. The University Senate meets today at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda November 5th, 2007
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from October 15th, 2007
III. President’s Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provost’s Report (B. Lindquist)
V. Update on College Level Classes in High School: Marine Sciences test case (M. Scranton)
VI. Report on Transfer Students (E. Thomas)
VII. Senate President’s Report (B. Lane)
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
5. CSEA Contract Update
There will be a general membership meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 11:30am located in the Student Activities Center (SAC) theater. Members of the CSEA Negotiating Team will be present to discuss the tentative agreement with the state. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
6. Special Promotion on Adobe Software
For a limited time, SUNY faculty and staff can buy Adobe software at student rates for work-at-home use. This is an opportunity to acquire the latest in Adobe software at savings of up to 85% off the commercial price. Pricing and ordering information is available through UBMicro. The offer is effective through March 15, 2008. For more information, please click on the following link.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/public/software/adobe.shtml
Submitted by: Kerrin Perniciaro/DoIT
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How to Care for Others While Taking Care of Yourself
At some point in life, many employees will be called upon to become primary caregivers for aging parents, other relatives or friends. It can be helpful to know at this stressful time what the daily functions of caregiving entail, helpful ways to structure your time, ways to enlist the assistance of others, and what community resources are available for the provision of concrete services and support.
Presenter, Donna Buehler, Director, EAP
November 13th, 11:30-12:30, HSC, L3, Classroom 171
November 15th, 12:00-1:00, Wang Center, Room 101
To register call 632-6085
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How Does Credit Affect Your Everyday Life Presented by American Debt Resources, Inc
This interactive workshop will address the necessity of having good credit and how it applies to more than just obtaining a loan or a credit card. We will discuss how to receive and read a free credit report from all three of the major credit bureaus. The tools will be given to you on how to track your spending patterns on a daily and monthly basis. When you use your credit cards we will address what are the right ways to charge and the correct ways to pay. We will discuss the psychological spending patterns of consumers and how your creditors target those patterns. All educational material will be provided for you at no cost to further assist you in obtaining and keeping good credit.
November 8th, 11:30-12:20, HSC, L2, Classroom 108
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How to Use Your Credit Cards Wisely During this Holiday Season, presented by American Debt Resources
This workshop will cover how holiday spending and aggressive marketing can entice consumers to spend more than they can afford. We will discuss the psychological spending patterns of consumers during this time of the year and all year round.
The use of credit cards and their minimum monthly payment calculations are broken down to reveal the reason for the extremely long payoffs. We will discuss the tools for smart spending to understand that we sometimes have a false impression of what it will take to pay off these bills in a reasonable amount of time.
A real world exercise will be presented to enlighten consumers on how they feel when they use their credit cards compared to when they use cash. This workshop is accompanied with a handout of all the information that will be addressed.
November 8th, 12:35-1:30, HSC, L2, Classroom 108
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. Graduate Student Workshop
November 14, 2007 10:00am 12:00pm
This training will provide you with a step-by-step explanation of the hiring process, reappointment process, additional supplements, lump sums, summer appointments and required documentation for hiring graduate students. We will also review the form I-9 process as needed.
Target Audience: Graduate Student Coordinators or anyone who must authorize or approve graduate student appointments.
Please click below 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. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 11/5/07
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Chien Wang from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Wang's seminar entitled, "Black Carbon Aerosol and Tropical Convective Precipitation," will be presented on Wednesday, November 7, 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. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, November 9, 2007
Professor Steve Jayne form Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will present a seminar entitled,: "Observing the Circulation in the Kuroshio Extension Region" at 12 noon on November 9, 2007. The seminar will take place at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences(SoMAS), South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781
http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
3. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, November 8, 2007
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Benjamin Turk, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Yale University School of Medicine, entitled, "Active Site and Docking Site Profiling of Protein Kinases". It will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Nancy Hollingsworth.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
4. 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
5. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of research at Stony Brook, Friday, November 9, 2007, in the Student Activities Center.
Come to the Chemistry Department’s annual Chemistry Research Day. Share in the excitement of chemistry research at Stony Brook as graduate, undergraduate and high school students, as well as postdoctoral fellows and staff scientists affiliated with Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory display and discuss their work. Poster Session I (SAC Ballroom A) 11:00 am-12:30 p.m. (even numbered); Lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in SAC Ballroom B; Poster Session II (SAC Ballroom A) 1:30- 3:00 p.m. (odd numbered); Reception (Why Lobby) 3:00-3:15 p.m.; Keynote Lecture (SAC Auditorium) - Professor Kathlyn A. Parker, Stony Brook University: "Building Molecules: Puzzle-Solving in 3D;" and Chemistry Department Happy Hour at the University Cafe 5:15-7:00 pm.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry
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http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry/news/rschday07
Submitted by: Katherine Hughes/CAS
6. Computer Science Distinguished Lecturer: Julia Hirschberg talks about Charisma in English and Arabic Political Speech
Talk announcement: Charisma in English and Arabic Political Speech, by Julia Hirschberg
Date: Nov. 9th, 2007, 2:15 pm
Location: Computer Science 2311
Julia Hirschberg is a professor in the Department of Computer Science at Columbia University. Her research focuses on speech processing, particularly the handling of intonation. She is editor-in-chief of the journal Speech Communication and was editor of the journal Computational Linguistics from 1993-2003. She is also president of the International Speech Communication Association. She is the author of over 100 conference and journal publications.
Submitted by: Amanda Stent/CEAS
7. Small Business Development Center Workshop "Creative Ideas For Promoting Your Business"
Free workshop presented by Ron Gold, Advertising Works
Location: LI High Tech Incubator Building Conf. Room
To Register: e-mail Lynne.Schmidt@sunysb.edu or call 29084.
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Patterns and Processes: Explaining Evolutionary Stasis?"
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, November 7, 2007, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, Philosphy Department, Oregon State University. Host: Dr. Massimo Pigliucci. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
9. 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 date/time/location: 11/14/07 3pm 14 Technology Drive, Suite 11, Orthopedics Building in the waiting room.
Submitted by: Maria Juvan/UHMC
10. Dedication Ceremony for the Pietro di Donato Archive on Thursday, November 8 at 4 p.m.
The Center for Italian Studies and the University Libraries will host a dedication celebration for the archive of Pietro di Donato on Thursday, November 8 at 4 p.m. Di Donato, an American writer often referred to as the grandfather of Italian American literature, reached widespread popularity with his first novel Christ in Concrete (1939). This book was chosen for the Book of the Month Club, edging out John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, which was published the same year.
Speakers at the event include scholars Fred Gardaphe and Louise Napolitano, filmmaker Joseph di Pasquale, and di Donato's sons, Pietro and Richard. The archive includes manuscripts, notebooks, newspaper clippings, books, publications, and photographs.
All are invited. Reception to follow.
Location: Melville Library, Room E-4340
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/events.shtml
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
11. Templeton Trust Lectures
Martin Marty,
University of Chicago; Stony Brook Templeton Fellow 2007-8
"The Hermeneutics of Suspicion and the Heuristics of Trust,"
November 6th, 4 PM
Wang Center Chapel
http://stonybrook.edu/trust/
Submitted by: Matthew Mcalpin/GST
12. November 10, Center for Italian Studies Event: Homage to Playwright, Mario Fratti/80th Birthday Breakfast Celebration. Stony Brook/Manhattan.
Center for Italian Studies Event: Saturday, November 10, 2007, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., Stony Brook/Manhattan, 401 Park Avenue South, New York City.
Homage to Mario Fratti: Noted Playwright (Best known for his Tony Award-winning musical "Nine"), drama critic,and professor emeritus of Italian literature (Hunter College) on the occasion of his eightieth birthday.
Testimonials by scholars, students, actors, journalists. Breakfast refreshments will be served. All are invited. Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
13. Center Italian Studies Lecture: November 13, 2007, 3:50 p.m. Stefano Vaccara, Executive Editor,"AMERICA Oggi" and editor ,"i-Italy."
Center for Italian Studies Lecture: November 13, 2007, Tuesday, 3:50 p.m., Stony Brook University's Humanities Building, Room 1057.
Stefano Vaccara, Journalist; Executive Editor of "AMERICA Oggi", and an editor of the Italian/American Digital Project "i-Italy" will speak on the topic: "Italy in the World: Small Power, Big Ambition."
All are invited. Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
14. "A Feminist Farewell to Richard Rorty." Lecture by Sharyn Clough, Oregen State University. November 8th, 4-6PM, Old Chemistry 118.
Sharyn Clough will be discussing the philosophical work of Richard Rorty. She states that one worry for feminist philosophers is that his claim about epistemic justification seems to undercut any normative force that can be brought to bear in support of his claim about progressivist politics. She argues that our progressivist politics do, in fact, need some epistemic support as an objective guard against relativism. She will address questions of emphasis and strategy that arise in Rorty’s work, and for feminists especially, she considers the aspects of Rorty’s legacy we might want to support, and which we might want more actively to resist.
Sharyn Clough is an associate professor of philosophy at Oregon State University. Her research focuses on the relationship between objectivity and values in science.
Sponsored by Ecology and Evolution, Philosophy and Women's Studies
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminars
Faculty/Student Workshop
Jaime Emmetsberger Student
The Role of Microglia, Tissue Plasminogen Activator, and Zinc in Spinal Cord Injury
Monday, November 5, 2007
Seminar Room - BST 8-180 12:00 Noon
Seminar
Faculty Candidate
Dr. Christopher Quinn, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Wiring the Brain: Asymmetric Signaling in the Axonal Growth Cone
Host: Dr. Holly Colognato
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Seminar Room - BST 8-180
12:00 Noon
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. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at 12 noon
"Role of Wnt Signaling and Epithelial Polarity Proteins in Cell Fate Determination during Vertebrate Development", Dr. Sergei Sokol, Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Peter Brink
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
4. NetAnatomy Free Trial
The Health Sciences Library is pleased to announce a 90-day trial to NetAnatomy. NetAnatomy is designed to teach human anatomy to students of the health professions, including undergraduate medical, health sciences, and nursing students. It also serves as a place to review anatomy after one’s initial exposure to the subject, e.g. students beginning a clinical rotation, USMLE (National Board) preparation, etc. The authors and contributors of NetAnatomy have extensive experience teaching medical and health sciences students, with years of experience refined and adapted to contemporary medical and health sciences curricula. This product is a continuously evolving website, with current development efforts focused on Gross Anatomy.
Access this database from the library's list of Databases. We welcome your comments, contact Julitta Jo at 444-3688 or julitta.jo@stonybrook.edu with your evaluation.
http://apps.hsclib.sunysb.edu/display.php?rid=7460&uid=8163
Submitted by: Julitta Jo/HSC
5. Pathology Grand Rounds
Complement Regulatory Proteins in Autoimmune and Inflammatory
Tissue Injury
Wenchao Song, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Institute for Translational Medicine & Therapeutics, Department of Pharmacology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Submitted by: Carol Siedlecki/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. Thanksgiving Food Drive @ Stony Brook
Volunteers for Community Service, along with other departments and student groups, will be collecting essential food items that are needed for the families served by the Port Jefferson Food Pantry, Options for Community Living, and the Pax Christi Hospitality Center. Requested items include canned fruit/vegetables, rice, beans, tuna fish, pasta, soups, macaroni & cheese, breakfast foods, baby food and diapers. You can collect/donate these items and bring them to VCS in the Career Center; or call (631) 632-6812 to have your donations picked up. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. The drive will run from November 1st through the 19th. Questions? Please contact Rachel Levy at 631-632-6812 or at Rachel.Levy@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Urszula Zalewski/OSA
07. Entertainment
1. Contemporary Aboriginal Art Exhibit from Australia at the Wang Center
Join us for the opening reception on Wednesday, October 17 at 4:30pm in the Wang Center
for the "Our Way, Contemporary Aboriginal Art from Lockhart River exhibition.
This is the only showing of the full collection in North America. The exhibition is free and
open to the public. Viewing runs from October 8 through November 16. Call 632-6320 for
more information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ourway
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2007 Bring a Friend to Honor Those Who Served
Veterans Day Ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 7 at 1:00 PM in the Student Activities Center Ballroom A. The Stony Brook Marching Band will perform at 12:45 PM. Lunch will follow the ceremony. Everyone's invited.
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/veteranaffairs/vday07
Submitted by: James Hampton/UST
3. 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
4. Deen Brothers Cooking Demo
Join Food Network stars Bobby and Jamie Deen for a cooking demonstration and a Q&A.
Student Activities Center
November 14, 12:30pm
Free for students and community
Submitted by: Matthew Mcalpin/GST
5. I-Land Talk story, Hula, and Hip Hop
I Land is Keo Woolford's hilarious search for the meaning and relevance of his heritage amidst backyard parties, Hollywood kitsch, the realm of the sacred, and the varied places where hula lives. From his high school days with a "Hula God" to his tour in a famous boy band, Woolford's account will keep you enthralled. Combining elements of traditional Hawaiian hula,
Hip-Hop, Hawaiian talk story, and spoken word, I Land tells a funny, defiant, unforgettable, even transcendant, tale where worlds separated by geography and culture collide. I Land was created by Keo Woolford in collaboration with director Roberta Uno. Choreography by Robert Cazimero and Rokafella.
Tickets: $10 for students & seniors; $15 general admission; $25 VIP.
Wednesday, November 7, 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Wang Theater
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
6. Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala - November 15th
Come celebrate the 25th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala honoring Michael Anastasio, MA '73, Ph.D. '76, Wai T. Lam, BA '82, Willard S. Moore, Ph.D. '69, Frank W. Otto, BA '72, Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Ph.D., BA'74.
Join us at Flowerfield, St. James, NY at 6:30pm on November 15th. For further information contact Mary Hoffmann at mary.hoffmann@stonybrook.edu and at www.alumni.stonybrook.edu/DAA
http://www.alumni.stonybrook.edu/DAA
Submitted by: Mary Hoffmann/Admin
7. Film:Tokyo Story (Tokyo monogatari)
Yasujiro Ozu's Tokyo Story (Tokyo Monogatari) follows an aging couple, Tomi and Sukichi, on their journey from their rural village to visit their two married children in bustling, post-war Tokyo. Their reception is disappointing: too busy to entertain them, their children send them off to a health spa. After Tomi falls ill, she and Sukichi return home, while the children, grief-stricken, hasten to be with her. From a simple tale unfolds one of the greatest of all Japanese films. Starring Ozu regulars Chishu Ryu and Setsuko Hara, the film reprises one of the director's favorite themes that of generational conflict in a way that is quintessentially Japanese and yet so universal in its appeal that it continues to resonate as one of cinema’s greatest masterpieces. Co-sponsored by the Japan center.
Thursday, November 8, 1:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
8. Blues Masters Hans Theessink and Toby Walker at The University Cafe Sunday November 11th 8 PM
Hans Theessink, an internationally-acclaimed blues artist with over twenty albums to his credit, joins with Long Island's own Toby Walker, an accomplished finger-style guitarist, for an evening of great blues.
The Sunday Street Acoustic Series partners with the Long Island Blues Society as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of that organization by recreating their very first show in 1997.
General admission is $15.00 and students are admitted for a special $10.00 rate.
Coming December 2nd at 2 P.M. - The Pines, a young Minneapolis-based duo of David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey (son of Bo Ramsey, Greg Brown's long-time collaborator)who combine roots, blues, and indie-rock to create a raw, haunting sound reminiscent of Josh Ritter and others.
Information on all shows at www.universitycafe.org
E mail inquiries to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
Phone inquiries: leave message at 632-1093
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
9. Aboriginal Australian Film: Ten Canoes
Ten Canoes tells a traditional Aboriginal story. A thousand years ago, Dayindi, an Aborigine on his first goose egg hunting expedition, fancies the third and youngest wife of his older brother. In response, Minygululu, the older brother, decides to tell Dayindi a long ancestral story about a similar situation that tore two brothers apart. The film, which weaves the goose egg hunt, filmed in black and white, with the ancestral tale, filmed in color, features the same actors in the two stories and ends with a reconciliation between the brothers as Dayindi learns his lesson. (Directed by Rolf de Heer, 2006, 92 min.) In English with Ganalbingu subtitles. Part of the Our Way art exhibit.
Friday, November 9, Wang Theater, 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Presidents Office
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
10. Film:Tokyo Story (Tokyo monogatari)
Yasujiro Ozu's Tokyo Story (Tokyo Monogatari) follows an aging couple, Tomi and Sukichi, on their journey from their rural village to visit their two married children in bustling, post-war Tokyo. Their reception is disappointing: too busy to entertain them, their children send them off to a health spa. After Tomi falls ill, she and Sukichi return home, while the children, grief-stricken, hasten to be with her. From a simple tale unfolds one of the greatest of all Japanese films. Starring Ozu regulars Chishu Ryu and Setsuko Hara, the film reprises one of the director's favorite themes that of generational conflict in a way that is quintessentially Japanese and yet so universal in its appeal that it continues to resonate as one of cinema’s greatest masterpieces. Co-sponsored by the Japan center.
Thursday, November 8, 1:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
11. Kinsmen/Svajanam Jazz Saxophone and South Indian Classical Music
Two masters of the alto saxophone one a living legend of South Indian Carnatic music and the other a fiercely innovative Indian American jazz musician present a cross-cultural, intergenerational collaborative work. A recognized innovator, Kadri Gopalnath has introduced and adapted a relatively new western instrument to the traditions of Indian Carnatic music. Drawing on his Indian ancestry and using American jazz as his foundation, Rudresh Mahanthappa fuses a myriad of contemporary and traditional influences into his highly improvisational work. The two are joined by the Dakshina Ensemble with violin, guitar/sitar-guitar, mridangam (barrel drum), bass, and drum-set.
Tickets: $10 for students & seniors; $15 general admission; $25 VIP.
Thursday, November 15, 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Wang Theater
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
12. The Department of Theatre Arts Long Island Play Project presents bobrauschenbergamerica by Charles L. Mee
Performances are November 8-18, 2007 in Theatre One of the Staller Center for the Arts; Thursday-Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.
"Made as if one of America's greatest artists, Robert Rauschenberg might have conceived it had he been a playwright," Charles L. Mee describes the play as "a collage of people and places and jokes and music and dancing, of love stories and picnics and business schemes and shootings, and chicken jokes and golfing, and the sheer exhilaration of living in a country where people make up their lives as they go."
Tickets are $12 general admission and $7 for students with ID, and are available at the Staller box office or by calling 632-ARTS.
There will be a post-show discussion following the Sunday, November 11th matinee performance of bobrauschenbergamerica.
http://sunysb.edu/theatrearts
Submitted by: Elizabeth Bojsza/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Advanced Microsoft Excel Modules I & II
These courses focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This advanced topics course covers multiple file management,
linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I - NCE 314.1 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
Section C: Wednesday 6pm-9pm, Nov 7, 14, 2007
Advanced Excel: Module II - NCE 314.2 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
Section C: Wednesday 6pm-9pm, Nov 28, Dec 5, 2007
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
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
3. Beaded Jewelry
Beginners and returnees welcome!Create your own unique beaded accessories. Learn about the different stringing materials, tools and findings for glass beading. Learn how professionals crimp and attach clasps for a pleasing aesthetic. Materials fee of $10 due instructor at class.Saturday; 11/10, 11:00 am 2:00 pm $30/student, $40/non-student; Student Union, room 081.For more information and registration, contact the Craft Center at 2-6822 or craftcenter@gmail.com
Submitted by: Jenny Labonte/GST
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
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
3. 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
4. Healthy Overweight Women Between The Ages Of 21 And 30
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
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 Southampton Fall 2007 Open House
Join us Sunday, November 11 10:00 am - 1:00 in Chancellors Hall.
Come see what we're all about!
For more information call 631-632-5035 or register online at www.stonybrook.edu/
southampton
http://www.stonybrook.edu/southampton
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Undergraduate Award Winners speak at the Humanities Institute Friday, November 2nd 11:00AM in room 1008 of the Humanities Building
Emmanuael Garcia, Louise Wen and Christine Cherpak will present their award winning undergraduate research projects which were funded by The Humanities Institute spring of 2007. They will present their work Friday, November 2nd in room 1008 of Humanities.
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
3. Admissions Office Open House is Almost Here!
Undergraduate Admissions will be holding two Open House events for prospective Undergraduate students on November 17 and 18, 2007. The first event date, Saturday, November 17, is intended for students interested in majors offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. The second event date, Sunday, November 18, will provide information to those students interested in Engineering and Computer Science majors as well as majors offered through the Health Sciences Center, the School of Journalism and the College of Business. Registration on each event day will be held in the Student Activities Center beginning at 10:00 AM. Campus tours will be offered on both days between the hours of 10 & 3. For further information about our Open House or to register for a program, please visit our website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/openhouse/
or contact our office at 632-6859.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/openhouse/
Submitted by: Valerie Regan/Prov
4. Career Women's Luncheon - November 8th
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Women's Luncheon on November 8, at 12 noon, in the
Student Activities Center, Ballroom B. We have a special treat. Dana Wachter, RN, one of the first to perform laser hair
removal and skin rejuvenation treatments, who has appeared on the News 12 morning show as well as radio shows, with her partner, Donna Aliperti, RN, and one of their consulting physicians, Amy Steinberg, M.D., Dermatologist, will be our speakers. They will talk to you about "Looking and Feeling Younger without Utilizing Invasive Procedures." This is a very exciting program and will be of interest to everyone.
Bring payment of $8.50 to the following before November 2: Lorraine Anderson 2-6105, Alba Beltran 2-6024, Pat Miller 2-1127, Lucille Meci 2-8260, Betty Ahner 4-3423, Augusta Kuhn 2-7280, Ann Joachim 2-8930
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
5. Stony Brook University College of Business - MBA Open House
The College of Business will be holding an MBA Open House on Saturday, November 10 from
1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Wang Center.
For more information or to register call 2-7171 or visit their website at:
www.stonybrook.edu/sbbusiness
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sbbusiness
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff