Campus Announcements for the week of 02/05/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Get in The Game! RECYCLEMANIA 2007
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Childhood Obesity
3. Blackboard Workshops
4. EH&S Regulatory Training
5. Learn how to effectively use Lotus Notes email for your everyday business communications. Join us for this hands on workshop.
6. Health Sciences Library February Class Schedule
7. XTREME Mixed Media
8. Powerful Presentations Workshop
9. Taking Meeting Minutes Workshop
10. Mastering Performance Reviews Workshop
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 2/7/07
2. Seminar
3. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, February 9, 2007
4. Neuroscience Seminar Series
5. Dr. McAdoo Memorial Health Lecture Series
6. Revolution in Babylon: Stokely Carmichael and America in the 1960s HISB Spring Faculty Colloquium Series Lecture by Dr. Peniel Joseph
7. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Symposium
8. Lecture Presentation: Dr. Kali Nicole Gross, Africana Studies, Drexel University
9. Lecture Presentation: Dark Days, Bright Nights: The Black Power Movement and American Democracy
10. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
11. Provost's Lecture Series: Jonathan David Farley
12. "Medical Inquiries and the ADA"
13. Women's Studies Program - Job Candidate Speaker Dr. Jennifer Ring Department of Political Science, University of Nevada, Reno
14. Women's Studies Program - Job Candidate Speaker Dr. Judith Halberstam USC, Los Angeles, Director for the Center of Feminist Research
15. Computer Science Distinguinshed Lecture Series Seminar. 7th February (Wednesday), 2:15pm, CS 2311. Speaker: Prof. Doug Tygar, UC Berkeley
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Seminar by Dr. Mark Bowen
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. We need your help! Please give serious consideration to donating Blood or Platelets
2. Knights of Columbus Charity Gala to Benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook
3. Need a Valentine's Gift? Want to support Breast Cancer Research at SBU with your purchase?
4. Free Mets Tickets
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Stony Brook Opera presents New York premiere of Mark Anthony Turnage's Greek on Feb. 9 and 11, at Tabler Quad
2. Film Screening - "When the Levees Broke (A Requiem in Four Acts)"
3. You Should Have Your Business On Ebay Using Ebay To Maximize Your Business
4. Career Women's Luncheon - February 8th - Student Activities Ctr. Ballroom B
5. United University Professions Annual Dinner Dance
6. Emerson String Quartet, Thursday, February 8, Staller Center Recital Hall, 8 pm
7. Staller Center Films, Friday, February 9: "Sweetland" at 7:00 pm "Shut Up and Sing" at 9:15 pm Tickets:$7/$5.
8. Chick Corea - Piano Solo Concert, Saturday, Feb. 10, 8:00 pm, Staller Center Recital Hall. RenaissanceJazz Series. (SOLD OUT)
9. Savion Glover, in "Classical Savion." Staller Center Main Stage, Sunday, February 11 at 7:00 pm. Students: see note.
10. Stony Brook Men's Basketball to Host Scout Day on Feb. 11
11. Art Opening & Reception: "Meet/Meat The Guitar" Presented by Pura Cruz
12. Stony Brook Family FunFest
13. Slide Guitarists Pat Wictor and David Jacobs-Strain at The University Cafe Sunday, February 18th 2 P.M.
14. Lunar New Year Festival at the Wang Center
Monday, February 19, 7pm.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Wine Dynamics: From Vineyard to Glass Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
2. Let's Dance
3. Craft Center Classes Begin in February
4. Pottery Sale, Student Union, February 7th
5. Defensive Driving Classes
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
2. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
3. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
4. Are You Overweight?
5. Funding Opportunity: Innovative Technology Development (ITD) Program from the Center for Biotechnology
10. Miscellaneous
1. Campus Child Care Available
2. The Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
3. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany March 6, 2007
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Get in The Game! RECYCLEMANIA 2007
Stony Brook University has joined 200 other Universities in a friendly, national recycling and waste minimization contest. In order for us to compete and do well, we are going to need EVERYONE's help. You Game?
What You Can Do:
* Recycle all your mixed paper (incl. books, periodicals, magazines)
* Recycle your bottles and cans
* Organize an office or Department clean up Day! Clean out your files and contact the Dept. of Recycling/Resource Management at 2-9673 to order large bins and service.
* Encourage others to get in the game and recycle!
* Lug A Mug - use your own mug instead of disposable cups
* Use email whenever feasible
* Use intra-office envelopes and reuse them
* Send your toner cartridges to the Dept at Z = 6551, or if in bulk, contact Jay Levenson at 2-6375 to request a pick up
THANK YOU!
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training
Lawson Training Classes for the month of February to be held on 2/6/07 at 1pm or 2/20/07 at 9am, these classes will be held in the IT Training Room, (HSC-Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A), "For All Hospital Employees". To attend either of these classes please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. All employees attending should have a SBUH main computer sign-on. There will be 2 parts covered in these classes, the first half is for ordering from the Storerooms in the Hospital and the second half will cover ordering from an outside Vendor. I suggest that all employees who are either new to Stony Brook Hospital or need a refresher course, you are more than welcome to attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
2. EAP Lunchtime Learning, Childhood Obesity
Obesity in children is a serious issue. Childhood obesity often starts children on the path to health problems. How do you know if your child's weight gain is leading to obesity? What is a parent to do? This workshop will give helpful hints to guide you and your child to a healthier lifestyle.
Guest Speaker, Phyllis Marion, NP
Friday, February 16, 2007, Wang Room 102, 12:00-1:00
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Blackboard Workshops
If you are using Blackboard this semester and are interested in attending workshops, we will be offering a few within the next 3 weeks.
Sessions include:
- Blackboard 7.1 - Assignment Manager
- Blackboard 7.1 - Classroom Management Tool
- Blackboard 7.1 - Discussion Board Management
- Blackboard-Journals, Portfolio's & Group Projects
- Blackboard -Quiz creation using Respondus
For more information and to register, visit:
http://apu.celt.sunysb.edu/joomla/
If you would like to have a Blackboard session for your department and can guarantee us an audience of 5 or more, please contact us at: bboard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Blackboard Support Team
4. EH&S Regulatory Training
The following regulatory training courses are being offered this week:
* Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Course number: EOS 004
Monday, February 5, 2007
Course time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Wang Center/401
AND
Friday, February 9,2007
Course time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: HSC - LH3/L2
* Laboratory Safety - Biological Hazards
Course number: ELS 003
February 6, 2007 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Life Sciences Room 038
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/training/
Submitted by: Louis Mancuso/Admin
5. Learn how to effectively use Lotus Notes email for your everyday business communications. Join us for this hands on workshop.
Click here to register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail" on 2/8 from 9:30-12. This class is for new users as well as existing users who want to learn lots of tips and tricks that will make their lives easier.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/public/notes/notestraining/index.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
6. Health Sciences Library February 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/educhie/CurrentSchedule.pdf
Submitted by: Michael Bailou Huang/HSC
7. XTREME Mixed Media
Have fun making the art you love from the things you would never expect. This course will guide participants through various themed projects to develop a personal approach and technique with mixed mediums in 2 and 3 dimensions. No experience necessary, use paint, collage, wood or any other found object you can bring to class.
Register in the CRAFT CENTER today for this 5 day workshop beginning in March.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Thomas Maher/GST
8. Powerful Presentations Workshop
Excellent ideas alone do not guarantee engaging and successful presentations! Success is determined by the combined impact of your words, voice and body language. You can deliver powerful, high-impact presentations by learning where to focus your effort and energy. This is a challenging, fast paced and experiential workshop.
Key Highlights:
Develop prominent delivery skills
Capture and hold listener attention
Connect with and focus on your listeners
Increase your comfort and confidence
Date: February 14th; Time: 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
9. Taking Meeting Minutes Workshop
Just added to our calendar!
Is part of your responsibility taking minutes during meetings? Do you find that you are taking down the wrong information or having trouble keeping up? If so, this class is for you. This interactive workshop will help you with the following:
Identify what meeting minutes are and identify why they are important
Develop a system before the meeting so that you can capture the correct information
Correctly record, type and distribute meeting minutes
Date: February 7th; Time: 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
10. Mastering Performance Reviews Workshop
Just as faculty members evaluate students on their performance in courses through papers, tests, classroom discussion, etc., managers evaluate employees on the quality and quantity of their work performance. These evaluations are made every day, every week, every month, depending on how closely the manager works with or observes his/her employees. These informal ratings form the basis for what we now call the more formal "performance appraisal" or "performance review".
This program is designed to:
Clarify the manager's role as a communicator, counselor and mentor.
Guide the manager through the process: from preparing for and conducting the appraisal session, to concluding the appraisal session, with follow-up.
Target Audience: Managers and supervisors responsible for managing the performance of others.
Date: February 22nd; Time: 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Place: Administration Bldg., room 192; To register: click below
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 2/7/07
Professor Andy Monaghan from the Polar Meteorology Group, Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State University, will present a seminar entitled, "Changes in Snowfall and Near-Surface Temperature Over Antarctica During the Past 50 Years," on Wednesday, February 7. The one-hour seminar begins at 12:00 noon at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120, on South Campus. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://www.atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Seminar
Dr. Paul Freimuth (Biology Dept., BNL) will present a seminar on Tuesday, February 13th at 12:00 noon in BST8-180 entitled "Getting a grip: Adenovirus interaction with its cellular receptor CAR".
Submitted by: Catherine Homburger/UHMC
3. Ocean And Atmospheric Colloquium, February 9, 2007
Dr. Bruce Brownawell and Dr. Robert Swanson from Stony Brook University, will present a seminar entitled,"Initial Results from MSRC's Study of the Pollution Sources and Consequences in the Tidal Forge River in Mastic/Shirley, Long Island" at 12 noon on February 9, 2007. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshements will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
4. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, February 8, 2007, at Noon in the Life Sciences Building, Ellen J. Hess, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience John Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland will speak about "A new twist on the anatomy of dystonia."
Host: Craig Evinger
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
5. Dr. McAdoo Memorial Health Lecture Series
Monday, February 5, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.,School of Social Welfare Faculty/Staff Conference Room, HSC Level 2. Lectures also given on February 12 & 19. Sponsored by the School of Social Welfare & Black Faculty & Staff Association. For more information, contact Dr. Aldustus E. Jordan, School of Medicine, 444-2341. This is a Black History Month event.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
6. Revolution in Babylon: Stokely Carmichael and America in the 1960s HISB Spring Faculty Colloquium Series Lecture by Dr. Peniel Joseph
Wednesday, February 7, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Humanities Building 1013. Lecture by Dr. Peniel Joseph, Assistant Professor, Department of Africana Studies. This presentation examines Stokely Carmichael's political activism during the 1960s, a period where he transitioned from a grassroots organizer in the Mississippi Delta and Lowndes County, Alabama to become chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee and introduced the slogan "Black Power" to the black freedom struggle. This lecture will analyze Carmichael's impact on race relations, democracy, and the Vietnam War and why much of Carmichael's impact is only beginning to receive scholarly attention. Sponsored by Humanities Institute at Stony Brook. For more information, the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook, 632-7765. This is a Black History Month event.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
7. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Symposium
Friday, February 9, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., SAC Auditorium. Focus: Black women and HIV/AIDS. Featuring keynote speaker Rae-Lewis Thornton, AIDS Lecturer and Scholar (Chicago); Robbye Kinkade, School of Health Technology and Management; Dr. Tracey Walters, Department of Africana Studies; Dr. Melody Goodman, School of Health Technology and Management; and others. Coordinated by the Department of Africana Studies. For more information, contact Dr. Peniel Joseph, Peniel.Joseph@stonybrook.edu, 632-7470. This is a Black History Month event.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
8. Lecture Presentation: Dr. Kali Nicole Gross, Africana Studies, Drexel University
Wednesday, February 14, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., SAC Auditorium. Dr. Gross is the author of Colored Amazons: Crime, Violence, and Black Women in the City of Brotherly Love, 1880-1910, a groundbreaking historical analysis of the crimes, prosecution, and incarceration of Black women in Philadelphia at the turn of the twentieth century. Dr. Gross reconstructs Black womens crimes and their representations in popular press accounts and within the discourses of urban and penal reform. Sponsored by the Department of Africana Studies and the Provost Lecture Series. For more information, contact Dr. Floris Cash, Floris.Cash@stonybrook.edu, 632-7470. This is a Black History Month event.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
9. Lecture Presentation: Dark Days, Bright Nights: The Black Power Movement and American Democracy
Tuesday, February 20, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., SAC Auditorium. This lecture re-examines the Black Power era of the 1960s and 1970s, focusing on iconic figures such as Malcolm X, the Black Panthers, Angela Davis, and Stokely Carmichael. It is drawn from the recently published book, Waiting Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America by Dr. Peniel Joseph that has received national attention in publications including, The New York Times, Chronicle Review, Black Issues Book Review, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, The Crisis, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal, Washington Post, Philadelphia Weekly, Philadelphia Inquirer, New York Newsday, Rocky Mountain News, and Harpers. There will be books available after the lecture. Sponsored by Provosts Office, Department of Africana Studies, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. For more information, contact Dr. Peniel Joseph, Peniel.Joseph@stonybrook.edu, 632-7470. This is a Black History Month event.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
10. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 7, 2007, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "Human Speciation and Diversification: New Insights from the Genome." Dr. Daniel Garrigan, Department of Organismic & Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University. Host: Dr. Walter Eanes. Dr. Garrigan is a candidate for the Evolution position. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
11. Provost's Lecture Series: Jonathan David Farley
Thursday, February 22, 2007, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Student Activities Center Auditorium. Dr. Jonathan David Farley is the 2004 recipient of the Harvard Foundation's Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award, a medal presented on behalf of the president of Harvard University in recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of mathematics. Dr. Farley's work applying mathematics to counterterrorism has been profiled in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Science News Online, The Economist, USA Today, on Fox News, and on Air America Radio. He is Chief Scientist of Phoenix Mathematics, Inc., a company that develops mathematical solutions to homeland security-related problems. Sponsored by the Provost's Lecture Series. For more information, please contact Dr. Olufemi Vaughan, Provosts Office, Phone: 632-7000. This is a Black History Month program.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
12. "Medical Inquiries and the ADA"
Disability Support Services is sponsoring the JAN 2007 Accommodation and Compliance Web Training Series. This free series provides a convenient opportunity for human resource managers, compliance officers, disability and diversity managers, and other professionals to discover ways to enhance an organization's ability to improve its personnel infrastructure, including effective ways to accommodate and employ people with disabilities. Please join us in SAC 312 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Medical Inquiries and the ADA. Trainers: Chris Kuczynski , Assistant Legal Counsel and Director of the Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Division, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Tracie Saab, JAN Consultant. Moderator: Anne Hirsh.
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/teleconf/
Submitted by: Stephanie Patterson/OSA
13. Women's Studies Program - Job Candidate Speaker Dr. Jennifer Ring Department of Political Science, University of Nevada, Reno
Tuesday, February 13,2007,Harriman Hall Rm. 214 3:00 PM
Girls Cant Play Baseball"
Baseball and white American manhood have been associated with each other since the nineteenth century. But constructing a national pastime for boys and men required taking baseballs out of the hands of girls and women, and erasing womens long history of involvement with the game. English working girls invented baseballs fifteenth century predecessor, and American women of all races played baseball on womens collegiate teams dating from the 1860s; on womens professional teams dating from the 1880s; and occasionally on teams with men. Several male hall-of-fame major league ballplayers got their start playing baseball on Bloomer Girls teams. Yet now, post-Title IX, girls and womens baseball is nowhere to be seen. This talk will explore how baseball has been used to control gender, race and class in American society.
Reception to follow.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
14. Women's Studies Program - Job Candidate Speaker Dr. Judith Halberstam USC, Los Angeles, Director for the Center of Feminist Research
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 Women's Studies Colloquium Center, Old Chemistry Rm. 118 3:00 PM
Notes on Failure
In my presentation today, I want to take you on a whirlwind tour of the productive territory of failure. We will stop along the way at obvious sites like losing, inadequacy, disappointment and collapse, but we will also visit less likely but equally important locations like lesbian and forgetfulness. Failure, we may find, is a worthy alternative to the legacies of violent triumphalism that victory implies and it can be productively theorized in relation to queerness, gender and feminism.
Reception to follow.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
15. Computer Science Distinguinshed Lecture Series Seminar. 7th February (Wednesday), 2:15pm, CS 2311. Speaker: Prof. Doug Tygar, UC Berkeley
Speaker: Doug Tygar
"Listening in on Keyboards"
Examine the problem of keyboard acoustic emanations. I present a novel attack taking a 10-minute sound recording of a user typing text using a keyboard, and then recovering up to 96% of typed characters. There is no need for a labeled training recording. Moreover the recognizer bootstrapped this way can even recognize random text such as passwords: In our experiments, 90% of 5-character random passwords using only letters can be generated in fewer than 20 attempts; 80% of 10-character passwords can be generated in fewer than 75 attempts.
Our attack uses the statistical constraints of the content, English language, to reconstruct text from sound recordings without any labeled training data. The attack uses a combination of standard machine learning and speech recognition techniques, including cepstrum features, Hidden Markov Models, linear classification, and feedback-based incremental learning.
Joint work with Li Zhuang and Feng Zhao.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/~events/DLseries/index.html
Submitted by: Himanshu Gupta/CEAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Seminar by Dr. Mark Bowen
Dr. Mark Bowen, of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at SUNY Stony Brook, will present a seminar on Tuesday, February 6th at 12:00 noon in the Pharmacolog Seminar Room, Basic Science Tower 8-180. The seminar is entitled, "Using single molecule fluorescence to study protein interactions".
Submitted by: Catherine Homburger/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. We need your help! Please give serious consideration to donating Blood or Platelets
The New York Penn Region and the American National Red Cross have each issued appeals for blood donors. Our needs, particularly for type O negative and B negative blood supplies are at emergency levels.
If you are not able to donate please help us by sharing this information with s many family, friends and community members as possible.
Your donation goes directly to a patient at Stony Brook Hospital.
Also, we are looking for small groups who would like to host a special day when their group can come to donate and/or volunteer their time in helping us spread the word about donating.
You can call Jennifer Peace at 444-7586 or email: jlpeace@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Registered nurses will be assisting you in a comfortable environment. You should eat well before donating and drink plenty of water before and after.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
2. Knights of Columbus Charity Gala to Benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook
The Knights of Columbus is holding its Charity Gala on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the Hyatt Wind Watch, Islandia, New York. Cocktails begin at 7:00 pm with dinner following at 8:00 pm. The event will honor Mr. Alfred Tisch, former Suffolk County Sheriff. Come join us at this wonderful event to benefit the Sunrise Fund and the Pediatric Oncology Program at Stony Brook University Medical Center. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information call Mr. Curtis Bonivoglia of the Knights of Columbus at 631.648.8332.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
3. Need a Valentine's Gift? Want to support Breast Cancer Research at SBU with your purchase?
10% of every online purchase goes back to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund to support breast cancer research at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Purchase a special Baldwin Red and White Tulip Bouquet and an additional $3.00 will go to the Fund.
http://www.giftback.com/charity.php?charity=CH288
Submitted by: Katherine Fritz/CPMP
4. Free Mets Tickets
Everyone who signs up for the Winter Blood Drive and goes through the screening process will receive a pair of NY Mets Tickets for a game this spring. We urge the Stony Brook University community to make a difference at our upcoming Blood Drive. The blood you donate will directly aid our local hospitals, including our own University Hospital. So please come and donate.
Friday, February 23, 2007 in the Galleria, HSC, Level 3, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Submitted by: Tami Goldberg/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Stony Brook Opera presents New York premiere of Mark Anthony Turnage's Greek on Feb. 9 and 11, at Tabler Quad
Stony Brook Opera will present the New York premiere of Mark Anthony Turnage's Greek on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 8 pm, and Sunday, February 11 at 2 pm at the Center for Arts, Culture and Humanities in the Tabler Quad at Stony Brook University. Timothy Long conducts the cast of 4 singers and a chamber orchestra of 19; the production is directed by Andrew Frank with theatrical lighting by Maruti Evans. TIckets are $15 general and $8 for students and senior citizens. For reservations call (631) 574-1093. Greek is a modern adaptation of the Oedipus myth, and is set in London.
Submitted by: David Lawton/CAS
2. Film Screening - "When the Levees Broke (A Requiem in Four Acts)"
Thursday, February 8, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Africana Studies Library, SBS, Bldg S-224.
When the Levees Broke is a 2006 documentary film directed by Spike Lee about the devastation of New Orleans, Louisiana due to the failure of the levees during Hurricane Katrina. Sponsored by the Department of Africana Studies. For more information, contact Dr. Floris Cash, Floris.Cash@stonybrook.edu, 632-7470. This is a Black History Month event.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/bhm/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
3. You Should Have Your Business On Ebay Using Ebay To Maximize Your Business
FREE WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 8, 2007
9:00 am - 11:00 am
LI High Tech Incubator Conference Room
25 Health Sciences Drive
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
4. Career Women's Luncheon - February 8th - Student Activities Ctr. Ballroom B
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Women's Luncheon on February 8, at 12 noon, in the Student Activities Center, Ballroom B. Diabetes, a serious malady, with severe consequences, has become a growing concern to our youth and adults alike. We are very honored to have Sherry Sussman, M.D., F.A.C.E., an endocrinologist, and an expert in this field, as our speaker. Her presentation will be entitled, Diabetes: The Growing Threat to your Health, and its Complications. You will be amazed at the statistics of contracting Diabetes in your lifetime. Do not miss this program! Bring your payment of $8.50 to any of those listed below before Feb. 2nd (cks payable to Chartwells): L. Anderson 2-6105, A. Beltran 2-6024, M. Fath 2-6010, L. Meci 2-8260, B. Ahner 4-3423, A. Kuhn 2-7280, A. Joachim 2-8930.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
5. United University Professions Annual Dinner Dance
All UUP Members are cordially invited to the UUP Annual Dinner Dance. It will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. Enjoy hot and cold Hors D'oeuvres, a Victorian Sit Down Dinner, DJ Music, Dancing and Door Prizes. There will be soda, coffee and tea and a cash bar. ALL THIS FOR ONLY $30.00 PER PERSON. Seating is very limited. Please RSVP prior to February 23, 2007 to Corinne Burns, Chapter Assistant West Campus at 2-6570 or to Sharon Hines, Chapter Assistant HSC at 4-1505.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
6. Emerson String Quartet, Thursday, February 8, Staller Center Recital Hall, 8 pm
The Quartet's program will include Beethoven Quartet in F Major, Op. 135; Wolfgang Rihm Quartet No. 4 (1981); Brahms Quartet in c minor, Op. 51, No. 1. Tickets: $40
Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
7. Staller Center Films, Friday, February 9: "Sweetland" at 7:00 pm "Shut Up and Sing" at 9:15 pm Tickets:$7/$5.
"Sweetland" - 113 minutes, rated PG. In English, German and Norweigian. A German mail-order bride arrives in Minnesota after WWII. Written and directed by Ali Selim. With Elizabeth Reaser, Tim Guinee, Alan Cumming and Ned Beatty.
"Shut Up and Sing" - 95 minutes, rated R. Documentary about the Dixie Chicks and the aftermath of an anti-George W. Bush statement. With Natailie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
8. Chick Corea - Piano Solo Concert, Saturday, Feb. 10, 8:00 pm, Staller Center Recital Hall. RenaissanceJazz Series. (SOLD OUT)
Chick Corea - Piano Solo Concert, Saturday, Feb. 10, 8:00 pm, Staller Center Recital Hall. RenaissanceJazz Series. (SOLD OUT)
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
9. Savion Glover, in "Classical Savion." Staller Center Main Stage, Sunday, February 11 at 7:00 pm. Students: see note.
The show is sold out. Staller Center has a limited number of seats in the back of the house reserved specially for student rush. Please come early in order to have a chance for a student rush ticket. Box Office is 631-632-2787 for any questions.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
10. Stony Brook Men's Basketball to Host Scout Day on Feb. 11
Stony Brook University Athletics has announced the annual Scout Day, an event that will take place in conjunction with the men's basketball game against Hartford on February 11.
Stony Brook players and coaches will run a pre-game event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. before the men take the court against Hartford at 2:00 p.m. The activities that are planned will help scouts learn basketball skills.
Cost of the event is just $5 and includes a ticket to the Seawolves game that day. Siblings and friends are invited to attend the event while adult tickets are available for $8 each. While at the game, be sure to cheer the Seawolves to victory!
To pre-register for the event, please call 631-632-9556 or email your contact information to eric.george@stonybrook.edu
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Eric George/Pres
11. Art Opening & Reception: "Meet/Meat The Guitar" Presented by Pura Cruz
Weds, FEBRUARY 7, 5-7 pm at LACS Gallery, Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg., N320
Refreshments Served.
Ms. Cruz, a Stony Brook alum and a native of Puerto Rico, has had her large-scale paintings and experimental media-art travel from SoHo to Beijing and Moscow. We are fortunate to have this zealous visual artists work here at Stony Brook!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
12. Stony Brook Family FunFest
Dear Seawolves Fan,
You're Invited To The Seawolves Tennis Family Fun-Fest On Saturday, February 17
Event will take place at the Eastern Athletic Tennis Club in Blue Point, N.Y.
Event: Seawolves Tennis Family Fun-Fest
Date: February 17, 2007, Time: 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person for tennis; $30 per person for Lounge only
Description: The event will begin with a junior and adult tennis clinic. The clinic will feature drills and stroke production to help enhance your tennis game. Participants will also break off into point-playing situations by playing with or against the Stony Brook Seawolves.
If you are interested in participating in the Seawolves Tennis Family Fun-Fest, please contact Amanda Travlos, Assistant Tennis Coach, at 631-632-7520 or by email at amanda.travlos@stonybrook.edu.
All participants will get a gift bag and there will be a raffle with fun and exciting prizes! Come help us FunRaise for our team!
Submitted by: Amanda Travlos/Pres
13. Slide Guitarists Pat Wictor and David Jacobs-Strain at The University Cafe Sunday, February 18th 2 P.M.
Pat Wictor and David-Jacobs Strain, both masters of the slide guitar, will share a co-bill at The University Cafe on Sunday, February 18th, at 2 P.M.
Pat Wictor is a major talent in the acoustic music world and returns for his fourth University Cafe appearance with ever-growing national critical acclaim for his skill on lap-style slide guitar and his powerful original songs.
David Jacobs-Strain, at twenty three, is a virtuoso on the slide guitar and amazes audiences with his ability to stretch the limit of the blues, be it country blues or the blues of the Mississippi Delta.
Look for Pat and David to join forces on several songs.
Tickets are $20.00 with a Stony Brook student/faculty/staff rate of $15.00
Reservations by e mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
Phone inquiries to 632-1093
The University Cafe website is www.universitycafe.org
The Sunday Acoustic Series is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
14. Lunar New Year Festival at the Wang Center
Monday, February 19, 7pm.
Its the Year of the Pig!
Join China Blue and the Chinese Literature Club in bringing in the Year of the Pig at the Charles B. Wang Center on February 19th from 7-10pm. Come see the enchanting lion dance, a traditional dance celebrating the descent of good luck each New Year and participate in an exciting lantern raffle game. Singing, skits, games with prizes and a fashion show are some of the exciting highlights!
Experience this culturally rich celebration and a bit of Chinese culture through this engaging night of festivities.
Free admission and refreshments.
Cosponsored by the Charles B. Wang Center and the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies.
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Wine Dynamics: From Vineyard to Glass Stony Brook Southampton, Chancellors Hall
Time: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 9:00 p.m. April 17 & 24; May 1 & 8, 2007
Price: $185.00 per person for the complete course. * Open to the public.
Description: This four-part series will explore viticultural practices, terroir, Old World vs. New World winemaking, blending and food pairing through guided tastings and discussions. It is specifically designed for those considering entry-level positions in the wine and hospitality industries, and is also suitable for wine lovers who would like to expand their basic wine knowledge. *Sessions cannot be taken individually. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies; refunds not available for missed sessions.
Instructor: Cliff Batuello, professional wine wholesaler, sommelier, and vintner, in cooperation with prominent industry professionals.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Let's Dance
Dance Lessons
Thursday Nights
Ballroom/Latin at the HSC Galleria
February 1,8,15,22 time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Registration required. Sessions are 2 hours.
Cost: $48 for 4 sessions ($14 if you are attending only one session)
For more information or registration call Maryann at 4-3433 or e-mail Maryann.Russo@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Maryann Russo/HSC
3. Craft Center Classes Begin in February
The Crafts Center offers non-credit, low cost classes for adults and is open to the public. Spring 2007 class offerings include: Digital Photography, Pottery on the Wheel, Ceramic Hand-building, Drawing, Ikebana Flower Arranging, Watercolor Painting, Decorative Painting, Extreme Mixed Media, Polymer Clay Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Bartending, Defensive Driving and more. Pre-registration and payment is necessary. For a brochure call the Craft Center, 632-6822, located in Union lower level room 049 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
4. Pottery Sale, Student Union, February 7th
The Craft Center will hold its first pottery sale of the semester on Wednesday, February 7th, from 10am 3pm in the SB Union Lobby. 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. For a brochure of up coming classes call 632-6822 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. The Craft Center is located in the Union basement room 049
Spring 2007 class offerings include: Digital Photography, Pottery on the Wheel, Ceramic Hand-building, Drawing, Ikebana Flower Arranging, Watercolor Painting, Decorative Painting, Extreme Mixed Media, Polymer Clay Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Bartending, Defensive Driving and more. Pre-registration and payment is necessary.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Defensive Driving Classes
The Craft Center is offering a six hour Defensive Driving course on two consecutive Wednesdays, Feb. 21 and Feb 28 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Student Activities Center, room 302. Open to everyone. An additional class is offered in March. This class is an Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop. Pre-registration is required before attending class. Send two checks: either $18/student or $22/non-student (payable to SBU Crafts Center), and additional $13 per person fee (payable to K. OBrien) and mail to: The Stony Brook Union Craft Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200. Please include your name, address, telephone number and class dates. Contact the Craft Center (632-6822) for a full brochure, located in the SB Union basement room 049 or visit our web site www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
We are researching insulin sensitivity in HIV (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy)
Compensation up to $2,450.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Barbara Lubarda @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
2. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email at aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
3. Seeking Volunteers Children Eight to Seventeen Years of Age With a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The Purpose of this Study is to Determine if a Drinkable Aloe Vera Gel will Decrease Symptoms of IBS in Children.
It is Important to Explore Simple, Relatively Non-Toxic Therapeutic Options for this Condition Which can be Difficult to Treat.
For further information, please contact Kathy Usmani, at (631) 444-8115
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
4. Are You Overweight?
We are Seeking Individuals, Both Men and Women, 25 to 45 Years of Age to Participate in a Research Study Looking at "Markers of Pre-Diabetes" in Overweight People
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Participants Will be Compensated up to $500.00
For More Information, Please Contact Jeanne Kidd @ 631-444 3740
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Funding Opportunity: Innovative Technology Development (ITD) Program from the Center for Biotechnology
Deadline for application for the Center for Biotechnology's 2007 Innovative Technology Development (ITD) Program is fast approaching. The ITD Program supports commercially promising, translational research in all areas of medical biotechnology, including research products, diagnostics, or therapeutics. Funding is available to faculty at SBU for translational research on the academic campus. Applications must provide matched funding from a New York State company, evidence for commercialization potential, and be consistent with the Centers’ mission of economic development in NYS. We encourage projects in collaboration with the Centers Applied Bioscience Laboratories (ABL) or Custom Microarray Facility (CMF).
Faculty or companies with interest or considering application, are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Anil Dhundale, Director, Scientific Affairs (anil.dhundale@sunysb.edu, or 631-632-8443), prior to writing a full proposal. Application forms can be downloaded from the Center's web site at
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/techDev/ITD/index.html
.
The deadline for receipt of proposals is 4PM, Friday, February 9, 2007.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/techDev/ITD/index.html
Submitted by: Kate Posnanski/CEAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months-5 years old. NAEYC accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Immediate openings for Preschoolers - call for other age group availablitity. Call 632-6930 for more information or to visit the Center.
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl
2. The Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
Think of the warm days of summer, ice cream and children giggling! Our Summer Day Camp combines a special mixture of recreational and educational activities for children between the ages of 5-12. Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child! Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. A 10% discount on tuition is given to all Stony Brook staff members. Register before March 12th to receive an additional 5% savings.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: Jan. 20th, Feb. 10th, March 10th, April 21st, May 12th, 2007.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
3. Register Now for Stony Brook Day in Albany March 6, 2007
On March 6, Stony Brook students, faculty, staff, and alumni will journey up to the State Capitol for one of the most important events of the year. Its Stony Brook Day in Albany, and we want you to come. Youll get a chance to celebrate Stony Brook to let your legislators know what the University means to you and show them how much their support means to us. Youll have a chance to meet people from all parts of the campus and experience firsthand how our government works. Theres even an end of day celebration. For more information or to register on-line visit www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Stony Brook is red hot and on a roll!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff