Campus Announcements for the week of 12/03/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Build and Decorate Gingerbread Houses for the Holidays
2. Time to renew library material
3. Cody Center-East End-Open House on December 6, 2008 3:00 to 6:00pm Light refreshments will be served.
4. Procurement Office Early Closing
5. EH&S Issues Holiday Decoration Guidelines - NATURAL trees, wreaths or garland are not permitted.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Nanotechnology Safety Webinar hosted by EH&S. December 4, 2 PM Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How Does Credit Affect Your Everyday Life Presented by American Debt Resources
3. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How to Use Your Credit Cards Wisely During this Holiday Season, presented by American Debt Resources
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Personality Self-Portrait
5. Health Sciences Library December Class Schedule
6. Heart Saver First Aid
7. Taking Meeting Minutes
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Everything You Need to Know About MRSA - A Free Public Education Forum at Stony Brook University
2. Neuroscience Seminar Series December 4, 2007
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 12/5/07
4. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, December 7, 2007
5. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Barry I. Castleman, Environmental Consultant, December 13, 2007 @ 4:00 PM, Lecture Hall 1, Wang Center.
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Sexual Signals and Animal Function: New Approaches and Ideas"
7. Chemistry Seminar December 6, 2007
8. Andrea Deszo lecture,December 3,room 3218,Staller Center , 11am and Talya Baharal lecture, December 10, room 3218, Staller, 11am.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. NetAnatomy Free Trial
06. Charitable
1. Benefit Raffle This Wednesday for The SBU Cat Network
2. Stony Brook Child Care Services Scholastic Book Fair
3. Adopt a Child for the Holidays
4. Holiday Donations For Veterans
5. Book Drive
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Last Chance to View Pearlstein Exhibition at University Art Gallery
2. Join us at the Annual Lighting of the Stony Brook Southampton Windmill
3. Pottery Sale, Student Union, December 4 and 5
4. A "Christmas Carol" Benefiting 2009 Dental Mission to Madagascar
5. Movies at Staller Center, Friday, Dec. 7: Introducing the Dwights at 7:00, Talk to Me at 9:15. www.stallercenter.com
6. Center for italian Studies Screening/commentary of a Neapolitan/DeFilippo Play, Sunday, December 9, 2:30, Library E4340.
7. Nerissa and Katryna Nields, alternative folk favorites, at The University Cafe, Sunday, December 9th, 2 P.M.
8. CSEA Local 614 Holiday Gathering
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
2. Microsoft Web Design certificate
09. Research
1. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
2. Seeking Healthy Adults between 18 and 65 years of age
3. Seeking Volunteers with Cystic Fibrosis
4. Seeking Volunteers Modafinil Is A Drug That Is Used To Treat Fatigue Disorders
5. If You Have Colon Cancer You May Qualify to Participate in a Research Study
6. Seeking Volunteers 50 years of age or older, experience symptoms such as exercise-induced pain
7. Brookhaven National Laboratory Crack or cocaine problems?
8. Dupuytren’s Contracture
9. Did you know that most people are infected with Oral Herpes? Volunteer Men and Women needed. Confidentiality maintained.
10. How well do Your Lungs Work?
10. Miscellaneous
1. United University Professions West Campus Holiday Party
2. The Humanities Institute of Stony Brook offers an Undergraduate Award for the 2007/2008 academic year
3. Stony Brook University College of Business - MBA Open House
4. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany March 4, 2008
5. Introducing Mac OS X Leopard, more than 300 new features to make your Mac even better.
6. New and Used Sale - December 3
7. Job Opportunity - Lead Storeroom Worker
8. Matthews HSC Medical Books and Uniforms Annual 10% off Clothing Sale
9. Come See Santa at Seawolves MarketPlace Dec. 5th from 12 noon - 2 P.M.
10. Deadline Extended for 20th Annual Photography Contest
01. Administrative
1. Build and Decorate Gingerbread Houses for the Holidays
Come Celebrate the Holidays with a new family tradition, building and decorating your own Gingerbread House. Enjoy the holiday music and spend time with the ones you love as you build lasting family memories.
Houses cost $30 and include all the materials needed for a family of four. (Each additional family member is $3 per person.) Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Matt and Debra Cody Center.
Sunday, December 9 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Smithtown Elks Lodge #2036
Saturday, December 15 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Port Jefferson Village Recreation Center
Call the Baking Coach at 631-543-8608 to register or email them at the bakingcoach@optonline.net.
Hurry and make reservations now, seats are limited!
http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/codycenter/upcoming_special_events.cfm
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
2. Time to renew library material
Faculty, Management Confidential, Emeritus and Professional staff who currently have borrowed library material due December 21, 2007, from the Main, Music and/or the Science/Engineering Library, are urged to renew at this time. The new due date will be May 20, 2008. Items already renewed 3 times, must be returned and may then be checked out again.
For information on how to renew online via STARS/OPAC, please go to the URL.
To renew in person, please present your ID card to service desk staff. It is not necessary to bring the material into the library in order to have them renewed. Overdue material can not be renewed. There are no phone renewals. Thank you.
http://sunysb.edu/~library/services/circulation/borrowing.html
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
3. 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
4. Procurement Office Early Closing
The Procurement Office (Accounts Payable, Travel and Purchasing) will be closing at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Please plan your needs accordingly.
Submitted by: Alfred Di Venuto/Admin
5. EH&S Issues Holiday Decoration Guidelines - NATURAL trees, wreaths or garland are not permitted.
Decorating for the holidays is fun and an important part of our observances and traditions; but when decorations are not used properly, they can result in fires, injuries and death. Students, faculty and staff are urged to follow some simple guidelines to keep safety in mind when decorating on campus, at work and at home. Please read the Tip of the Month on EH&S's website.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/
Submitted by: Gary Kaczmarczyk/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Nanotechnology Safety Webinar hosted by EH&S. December 4, 2 PM Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2
EH&S is hosting a webinar on Nanotechnology Health and Safety: Case Studies in the Occupational Setting. This webinar goes beyond Nano 101 and will be focused on current issues and case studies for occupational health and safety. The speakers are leading the nanosafety program within NIOSH (
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nanotech
). Course Information Link:
http://www.acgih.org/events/course/Nanotech_webinar.htm
(do not register at this link! Contact EH&S to register!)
This webinar will discuss the uncertainties associated with the hazards and potential risks of working with engineered nanoparticles; describe ways to help manage exposure to engineered nanoparticles; and illustrate how occupational health and safety controls, both engineering and administrative, can be implemented to better manage worker health and safety.
Contact Kim Auletta, EH&S, (2-6410 or kim.auletta@stonybrook.edu) for additional information or to register. Seating Limited.
Submitted by: Kim Auletta/Admin
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning - How Does Credit Affect Your Everyday Life Presented by American Debt Resources
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.
December 6th, 11:30-12:20, Wang Center, Room 201
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.
December 6th, 12:35-1:30, Wang Center, Room 201
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Personality Self-Portrait
Ever wonder why we think, work, love and act the way we do? Lots of people have pondered the very same question and will join you at this fun workshop. It may give you some insight into your friend, partner, kids, boss, maybe even yourself! A personal questionnaire will be distributed so you can do a little research into your own personality style. We’ll spend some time specifically addressing how the recognition of personality styles can make for more pleasant work environments and less conflict in interpersonal relationships of any type.
Presenter, Allison Hinke, LCSW
December 11th, 12:00-1:00, Wang Center, Room 201
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
5. Health Sciences Library December Class Schedule
All classes are in Classroom 2 unless otherwise noted.
Attendance is free of charge and advanced registration for the scheduled classes listed below is not required.
COURSES ARE LISTED IN ORDER BY DATE.
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu/images/stories/pdf/currentschedule.pdf
Submitted by: Michael Bailou Huang/HSC
6. Heart Saver First Aid
December 12, 2007 9:00am -12:00pm
Learn American Heart Association general principles of First Aid. Participants should have a basic knowledge of CPR.
Click below to register
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293/$FILE/HRSF0007.doc
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
7. Taking Meeting Minutes
Date: December 11th - 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Is part of your responsibility to take the minutes during meetings? If so, this class is for you. This interactive workshop will help you:
Identify what meeting minutes are
Understand why minutes are important
Correctly record, type and distribute meeting minutes
Target Audience: All employees
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. Everything You Need to Know About MRSA - A Free Public Education Forum at Stony Brook University
On Monday, November 19, from 5 pm - 7 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook University Medical Center presents a free public information forum on MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ). Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist, Sharon Nachman, M.D., Adult Infectious Disease specialist, Susan V. Donelan, M.D., Jorge L. Benach, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Infectious diseases, and a representative from Suffolk County Department of Health Services will provide the most up to date information and answer frequently asked questions about drug resistant staphylococcal infections. Free parking is offered for forum attendees in the Administration over-flow parking lot. Seating is limited; registration is recommended. For more information go to www.StonyBrookMedicalCenter.org. Pre-registration is available through Stony Brook University Medical Center HealthConnect at 444-4000.
http://www.StonyBrookMedicalCenter.org
Submitted by: Lauren Sheprow/Pres
2. Neuroscience Seminar Series December 4, 2007
On Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 10:30am in room 038 of the Life Sciences Bldg.,the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be holding a Seminar. Alfredo Fontanini MD/PhD, Dept. of Psychology and Volen National Center for Complex Systems, Brandeis Univ., Waltham, MA will be giving a talk on Cortical dynamics in the gustatory system of awake behaving animals.
Host: Gary Matthews 2-9784
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 12/5/07
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Allen Robinson from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University. Professor Robinson's seminar entitled, "Effects of Semivolatile Emissions and Photochemical Aging on Urban and Regional Primary and Secondary Organic Aerosol Concentrations," will be presented on Wednesday, December 5, 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
4. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, December 7, 2007
Professor Christopher Martens from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will present a seminar entitled,:" Sponge respiration and N cycling in Caribbean coral reef ecosystems" at 12 noon on December 7, 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
5. Provost's Lecture Series hosting Barry I. Castleman, Environmental Consultant, December 13, 2007 @ 4:00 PM, Lecture Hall 1, Wang Center.
This lecture is held in conjunction with the conference "Dangerous Trade: Histories of Industrial Hazard Across a Globalizing World" from December 13th to 15th at the Wang Center. For more information, please consult: www.stonybrook.edu/dangeroustrade
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec.shtml
Submitted by: Janine Pearce/Prov
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar "Sexual Signals and Animal Function: New Approaches and Ideas"
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 5, 2007, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Duncan Irschick, Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Host: Dr. John Wiens. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at 631-632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
7. Chemistry Seminar December 6, 2007
On Thursday, December 6,2007 at 4:00 P.M. in Room 412 of the Chemistry Building, Professor Jin Wang, Stony Brook University, will be giving a talk on "Physical Principals in Biology"
Host: Nicole Sampson
http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry/faculty/jwang.htm
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/CAS
8. Andrea Deszo lecture,December 3,room 3218,Staller Center , 11am and Talya Baharal lecture, December 10, room 3218, Staller, 11am.
Both lectures are by artists who are award winners. They will be
talking about their work. Deszo works with drawing and Baharal with
sculpture
Submitted by: Howardena Pindell/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 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
06. Charitable
1. Benefit Raffle This Wednesday for The SBU Cat Network
Fund-Raiser for the SBU Cat Network!
Wednesday, Dec. 5
East Campus
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
HSC/Hospital, Level 5
West Campus
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
SAC lobby (Just outside the cafeteria)
Prize: A basket full of $25 gift cards, to Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret, Bath and Body Works, JC Penny, Kohls, Sports Authority, and more! Retail value is more than $400.
$1.00 Each, $5.00 for 6, $10.00 for 12, $15.00 for 18, $20.00 for 24 (all donations tax-deductible)
Can’t be there? No problem. Just email Ellen.Uffelmann@stonybrook.edu or call 444-2141 to purchase a ticket.
SBU Cat Network’s mission is to humanely trap, neuter, and vaccinate the feral cats on campus. We find homes for kittens and socializable adults, and we re-release the remaining ones back into their home colonies, where they are fed and cared for for the rest of their lives.
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat/index.php
Submitted by: Nancy Franklin/CAS
2. Stony Brook Child Care Services Scholastic Book Fair
A Scholastic Book Fair will be held at the Stony Brook Child Care Center on Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 7th from 8am - 6pm. Everyone on campus is invited to purchase books. It's the best way to raise funds while encouraging children to read. Great gifts! Thank you for your support in advance. For more information please call the center at 632-6930.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
3. Adopt a Child for the Holidays
This December Stony Brook will be partnering with Options for Community Living to provide homeless children with holiday gifts.
Children can be adopted by departments, families, student groups, or individuals.
Please contact Rachel Levy at (631) 632-6812 or at Rachel.Levy@stonybrook.edu .
Submitted by: Rachel Levy/OSA
4. Holiday Donations For Veterans
A Holiday Donation Drive for Veterans residing at the Long Island State Veterans Home and the Northport VA Hospital is being sponsored by the CSEA Region 1 Veteran's Committee. The following items are being collected: Combs; toothbrushes; toothpaste; winter scarves; large & extra large underwear; large & extra large t-shirts; shaving cream; postage stamps; nail clippers; bar soap; shampoo; winter hats; winter gloves; denture tablets; sweat shirts; sweat pants and lap blankets. Checks are also being accepted, payable to CSEA Region 1. Monetary donations will be used to help support homeless Veterans and to purchase additional donation articles mentioned above. All items must be delivered to CSEA Region 1 at 3 Garet Place, Commack, by Monday, December 3rd. For directions or more info contact Maryann Phelps, Chairperson CSEA Region 1 Veterans Committee at 516-971-4629.
Submitted by: Maryann Phelps/HSC
5. Book Drive
During the month of December Stony Brook University will be partnering with Better World Books and the National Center for Family
Literacy to run a campus-wide book drive. All donations will benefit literacy programs throughout the U.S., helping families in
need gain necessary literacy skills. Collection boxes will be located in campus residence halls, the Career Center, Academic Advising, and Stony Books. Qualifying books include: college textbooks and study guides (with copyright dates from the past 5 years), any book used in a college class, workbooks (with no missing pages), in general books that cover college subject matter (i.e. Math, Science, Business, Literature Books, Engineering, Health, Foreign Language, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Government etc) Faculty, Staff, and Departments can request a donation pick-up via phone or email.
Contact: Rachel Levy at 631/632-6812 or at Rachel.Levy@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rachel Levy/OSA
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Last Chance to View Pearlstein Exhibition at University Art Gallery
"Philip Pearlstein: Paintings and Watercolors 1990-2007" will remain on view through December 8th. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4pm, and Saturday, 7-9pm. Admission is free.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
2. Join us at the Annual Lighting of the Stony Brook Southampton Windmill
Stony Brook Southampton invites all our friends and neighbors to join us as we celebrate the
annual Lighting of the Windmill on Friday, December 7, at 5:00 pm. Enjoy hot cocoa and
cider, cookies and crafts for the children. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome!
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
3. Pottery Sale, Student Union, December 4 and 5
The Craft Center will hold its holiday pottery sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 4 and 5th, from 9 am 4pm in the SB Union Lobby and basement. Our ceramic ware is hand made in the Union Craft Center ceramic studio. Come on over and support this creative community. Many fine pieces available to purchase including bowls, Raku, mugs, vases, teapots, sculpture, plates and more. Our biggest sale of the year! Get unique and affordable gifts, and make crafts for friends and family! For a brochure of our upcoming classes call 632-6822 or go to the web www.studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/sac/craftcenter. The Craft Center is located in the Union basement room 049.
Submitted by: Jenny Labonte/GST
4. 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
5. Movies at Staller Center, Friday, Dec. 7: Introducing the Dwights at 7:00, Talk to Me at 9:15. www.stallercenter.com
Tickets: $7, $5 students and seniors 62+. 631-632-ARTS
Introducing the Dwights - 109 minutes, rated R. With Brenda Blethy, Khan Cittenden and Emma Booth. Directed by Cherie Nowlan. A sexual coming-of-age comedy about a shy and inexperienced 20 year-old, his raucous comedienne mother, and his girlfriend. Set in Sydney, Australia.
Talk to Me - 118 minutes, rated R. With Don Cheadle. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Don Cheadle plays Ralph 'Petey' Greene, a former convict who became a popular and controversial Washington D.C. radio host in the 1960s, speaking directly about race and power in America like few people ever had. Inspired by a true story.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
6. Center for italian Studies Screening/commentary of a Neapolitan/DeFilippo Play, Sunday, December 9, 2:30, Library E4340.
December 9, Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Screening of the Eduardo DeFilippo Play, "Natale in Casa Cuppiello" (Neapolitan dialogue/no English subtitles). Location: Stony Brook University’s Center for Italian Studies Meeting Hall, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340. All are invited. Free and open to the public.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
7. Nerissa and Katryna Nields, alternative folk favorites, at The University Cafe, Sunday, December 9th, 2 P.M.
Perennial favorites at folk festivals like Falcon Ridge, Nerissa and Katryna Nields are former Long Islanders who burst upon the indie music scene in the early 1990's and have garnered an immense following for their lilting vocal harmonies and innovative songwriting. Their University Cafe appearance in the Sunday Street Acoustic Series will celebrate the release of Sister Holler, their new CD, which brings them back to their folk roots.
General Admission: $20.00/ Stony Brook Faculty/Staff/Students" $15.00
Advance sale on website through December 6th: www.universitycafe.org
Inquiries to: SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com or 632-1093
Coming in January: January 6th- The Kennedys; January 20th- Ellis Paul (advance sale now at www.universitycafe.org)
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
8. CSEA Local 614 Holiday Gathering
Members of CSEA Local 614 are invited to attend a Holiday Gathering being held at the Student Activities Center, Ballroom A from 11:30am to1:30pm on December 17, 2007. Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Wang Center Room 201, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Receipt of your check reserves your place in class.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
2. 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 With A History Of Asthma
18 to 65 years of age, 10 years smoke free taking a steroid inhaler daily for the past 6 months to participate in an 8 week study on the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on asthma. You will be taught mindfulness meditation techniques such as sitting meditation, body scan meditation, walking meditation. Compensation of up to $100 will be paid upon your completion of this study For further information please call: 631-444-1200
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Seeking Healthy Adults between 18 and 65 years of age
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
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. 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
5. If You Have Colon Cancer You May Qualify to Participate in 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
6. Seeking Volunteers 50 years of age or older, experience symptoms such as exercise-induced pain
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
7. Brookhaven National Laboratory Crack or cocaine problems?
Crack and cocaine users needed, fee paid
Also 18-55 years old in good health for participation in brain imaging medical research.
Confidentiality maintained. Transportation provided.
1-888-352-7380
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
8. Dupuytren’s Contracture
The Department of Orthopaedics, State University of New York, Stony Brook is seeking volunteers to take part in a clinical trial in Dupuytren’s contracture, a fixed flexion deformity of the fingers. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, of either gender, have a clinical diagnosis of Dupuytren’s contracture and be in relatively good health with no known recent history of stroke, bleeding, or other medical condition which would make the person unsuitable for enrollment.
The prospective participant must not have received treatment for this disorder, including surgery, within 90 days of the study.
If you have Dupuytren’s contracture in your hand(s) and wish more information, please contact the Department of Orthopaedics @ 631-444-2215.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
9. Did you know that most people are infected with Oral Herpes? Volunteer Men and Women needed. Confidentiality maintained.
If you are a man or woman over the age of 18, you may be eligible to participate in a Clinical Research Study at Stony Brook Medical Center. If you qualify, you may receive an experimental topical medication for Oral Herpes at no cost to you.
For more information please contact Andrea Pressley, LPN, CRC at 444-2758.
participants are compensated $25.00 for each visit.
Submitted by: Andrea Pressley/UHMC
10. How well do Your Lungs Work?
We are studying both overweight and normal weight participants. Are you a never smoker?
If you have no known lung problems, the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Stony Brook
Hospital would like to invite you to consider entering an investigational study of aerosol
deposition. The research project is being performed to investigate the pattern of particle
deposition in the lungs of patients who are overweight and comparing to the pattern in
normal weight people. For details please contact Dr. Daroowalla at 444-3869.
Compensation will be awarded to those who participate in the study.
Submitted by: Mario Solomita/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. United University Professions West Campus Holiday Party
All West Campus UUP Members are cordially invited to the Annual Holiday Party on Friday, December 14, 2007 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the University Cafe, Stony Brook Union. Spirits and Lite Refreshments and live entertainment by "Jack's Waterfall". Please RSVP no later than 12/7/07 to Corinne at the UUP Office 2-6570 or via email at cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
2. The Humanities Institute of Stony Brook offers an Undergraduate Award for the 2007/2008 academic year
Humanities Institute Announces a Competition for Undergraduate Awards
Undergraduate Students majoring in any of the humanities, arts or lettered social sciences are encouraged to apply for the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Undergraduate Awards. There are two kinds of awards. Individual awards come with a $250 stipend, while Group awards carry a prize of $1,000.
Past awards have gone to: Group Award: Belief: Jehovah Witnesses in the 21st Century
Group Award: Farmingville Revisited: Immigration on Long Island
Individual Award: Disability Studies
Individual Award: How to Leave an Abusive Relationship
Application forms are available on the HISB website: www.sunysb.edu/humanities. They are due December 4, 2007.
All complete applications will be evaluated by a board of faculty associated with Humanities Institute.
Questions? Contact Ann Berrios at (631) 632-9983 or at Ann. Berrios@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
3. Stony Brook University College of Business - MBA Open House
The College of Business will be holding an MBA Open House on Saturday, December 8 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
4. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany March 4, 2008
On Tuesday, March 4, Stony Brook students, faculty, staff and alumni will journey up to
our State Capital for one of the most important events of the year. It's Stony Brook Day in
Albany, and we want you to come. You'll get a chance to celebrate Stony Brook - to let
your legislators know what the University means to you and we'll show our State
representatives how much their support means to us. You'll have a chance to meet people
from all parts of the campus and experience firsthand how our government works. There's
even an end of day celebration. Register on-line at www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Join us on a Red Hot Road Trip!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
5. Introducing Mac OS X Leopard, more than 300 new features to make your Mac even better.
Add a new Mac to your Mac for $99.00 at Seawolves MarketPlace.
With Mac OS X Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system is now even better. Leopard is loaded with innovations - starting with an amazingly trouble-free installation if you're upgrading your Mac. It has never been easier to find, arrange, and share everthing on your computer. Organize your files in stacks, browse files with Cover Flow, use Quick Look to preview files without even opening them, go back in time to restore old files with Time Machine, send email using personalized stationery, add effects to video chats, and much more.
Seawolves MarketPlace is an Apple Authorized Campus Store.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-9pm, Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
http://stonybrook.edu/marketplace
Submitted by: Donna Klingel/FSA
6. New and Used Sale - December 3
The Auxiliary is sponsoring a New and Used Sale on December 3 in the vendor area by the cafeteria/deli/escalator on level 5. Please stop by for bargains, the proceeds of which go to support patient care.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
7. Job Opportunity - Lead Storeroom Worker
Stony Brook University Hospital’s FSA/Department of Food and Nutritional Services is seeking a lead storeroom worker to assist with purchasing and receiving. Required: Previous supervisory experience, strong customer service skills, and computer literate. Preferred: Certified Dietary Manager, high-volume purchasing and receiving experience; knowledge of federal, state, local codes, and regulations pertaining to hospital food service; and strong leadership and communication skills. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Janet Cordero, FSA/Food and Nutritional Services, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11790-7012, or fax (631) 444-6819. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
8. Matthews HSC Medical Books and Uniforms Annual 10% off Clothing Sale
Come in for 10% off all clothing and soft goods. Wear your Stony Brook Red Cap and save even more! Save on all collegiate SB clothing, scrubs, lab coats, medical clogs, even backpacks and tote bags! Don't go home empty handed. Come buy a gift for someone on your list or buy a welldeserved gift for yourself! Matthews HSC is located on Level 2 in the HSC phone 444-3685. Happy Holidays.
Submitted by: William Offerman/FSA
9. Come See Santa at Seawolves MarketPlace Dec. 5th from 12 noon - 2 P.M.
Jolly Good Holiday Fun, Free Polaroid Picture with Santa, and Special Holiday Discount coupons while they last!
http://stonybrook.edu/marketplace
Submitted by: Donna Klingel/FSA
10. Deadline Extended for 20th Annual Photography Contest
The deadline for the Auxiliary's 20th Annual Photography Contest has been extended until December 15, 2007.
For further information and an entry blank, please call 444-2699 or stop by the hospital Gift Shop.
Winning photographs will be displayed in the hospital to enhance the morale of patients, visitors and staff.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC