Campus Announcements for the week of 01/08/2007
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Time to renew library material
2. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Monday, January 15th, 2007.
3. Southampton Mail Service
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Free Venous Screenings
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Exploring Stony Brook's Technology Resources - 1/10 & 1/11 - Blackboard, Library Resources, Podcasting, & more
2. Start the New Year off right - learn how to use Lotus Notes email. Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
3. Mastering Performance Reviews
4. Managing Multiple Priorities
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, January 11, 2007
2. A Step-by-Step Guide to Relieving Neck & Back Pain
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Trial until January 15, 2007
2. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Calling all Crafters
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Staller Center Spring Semester Films for Campus and Community - Film Passes Available www.stallercenter.com
2. Winter Softball Clinics offered by Stony Brook Softball Staff and Players!
3. University Cafe to host Sunday afternoon concerts by Garland Jeffreys, Ellis Paul and Fred Eaglesmith
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
2. New Weight Watchers @ Work Program Sign-Up
3. Inside Wine: From Vineyard to Glass
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Seeking Volunteers
2. MRI Pilot Study
3. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
4. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
5. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
6. Stress: A Fact Of Life
10. Miscellaneous
1. Career Center Announces New Job Listing Service
2. Campus Child Care Available
3. The J- Club at the Wang Center will be closed until January 22, 2007.
4. The Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
5. Job Opportunity - Assistant Manager
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Time to renew library material
Faculty, Management Confidential and Professional staff who currently have borrowed library material from the Main, Music and Science/Engineering Library, with a due date of Dec. 22, 2006 are urged to renew at this time. The new due date, after properly renewing, will be May 15, 2007.
For information on how to renew via STARS/OPAC, please go to the URL.
Use your NetID and NetID password to log in to your account.
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. There are no phone renewals. Thank you.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/circulation/borrowing.html#renew
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
2. Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Monday, January 15th, 2007.
The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closed on Monday, January 15th, 2007, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The stockroom will re-open on Tuesday, January 16th. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Linda Millet at extension 2-0820.
Submitted by: Linda Millet/Admin
3. Southampton Mail Service
A procedure has been established for mail service between Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Southampton. All mail going to Southampton from SBU will be treated as intra-campus mail and does not need postage. The internal campus zip code for Stony Brook Southampton is 6700. Mail destined for Stony Brook Southampton should be placed with your intra-campus mail bundle. The proper address format should be:
Addressee Name
"Department Name" at Southampton
Z = 6700
Mail service to and from Stony Brook Southampton is being provided 4 days per week; Monday through Thursday. We have a Mail Services employee at Stony Brook Southampton who delivers mail daily to locations on the Southampton campus. The mail flow between the two campuses should be efficient and timely. If there are any questions concerning this service, please contact me at : 2 - 6226 or Mail Services at : 2 - 6231. Thank you.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Free Venous Screenings
Stony Brook Surgical Associates is proud to announce another FREE screening for individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 with large varicose veins of one or both legs that are causing pain and/or swelling. This screening will be on Thursday, January 18 in the afternoon between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m.
All screenings are performed at the new Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center located at 24 Research Way, Suite 100, East Setauket. Brief, non-invasive examinations will be performed between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. under the direction of Drs. Gasparis and Tassiopoulos of the Department of Surgery.
FREE
For more information, please call 631-444-4000
Submitted by: Sue-Ann Villano/CPMP
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Exploring Stony Brook's Technology Resources - 1/10 & 1/11 - Blackboard, Library Resources, Podcasting, & more
Stony Brook's new TLT department (CELT, Educational Technologies & Instructional Computing) and the Library are offering the following workshops January 10-11
- ARTstor - Not Just For Art Classes!
- Blackboard_7.1 - Classroom management
- Blackboard_7.1 Discussion Board - New & Improved?
- Blackboard Faculty Showcase
- Creating Home Movies
- Creating Podcasts with Garageband
- E-Government and Library Resources for New York State and Long Island.
- Enhanced Podcasts for Windows using PowerPoint and Producer
- Introduction to Endnote_X
- Personal Knowledge Management - Strategies and software to handle information overload
- Podcasting Roundtable
- Stony Brook Space: The University Libraries' Digital Repository
- Teaching, Learning and Technology Resources at Stony Brook University
- Ten Surprising Web Resources to Help Undergraduate Research
- The Power and Pitfalls of Google Scholar
- The TEACH Act for Instructors
Open to all SB Faculty and Graduate TA's.
For more information visit:
http://apu.celt.sunysb.edu/joomla/
http://apu.celt.sunysb.edu/joomla/
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
2. Start the New Year off right - learn how to use Lotus Notes email. Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
Click here to register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail". While you're there check out the other Lotus Notes classes that we offer.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/public/notes/notestraining/index.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
3. Mastering Performance Reviews
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: January 11th; 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
4. Managing Multiple Priorities
Developing your ability to effectively use your time, set goals and focus on priorities while managing simultaneous responsibilities is key. Managing your work day is key to reducing stress as well as accomplishing goals successfully.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Create effective work plans, prioritize competing tasks and plan for each day
Identify inefficient uses of time and ways to improve or eliminate them
Work smarter to reduce stress and increase productivity
Date: January 17th; 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. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, January 11, 2007
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Chia-Yi Kuan, MD, PhD, Division of Developmental Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, entitled "Genetic Analysis of Cdc42 and Rac1 GTPase in Forebrain Development". It will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2007, in Room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Jen-Chih Hsieh.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
2. A Step-by-Step Guide to Relieving Neck & Back Pain
Gerald M. Silverman, D.C., D.A.C.S.
Private Practitioner
Author: Your Miraculous Back. New Harbinger Publications, 2006.
Physical, Ergonomic and Psychosocial Factors in the Transition to Chronic Low Back Pain
Friday, January 19, 2007 at 4:00 pm, HSC T-16 Room 025
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Trial until January 15, 2007
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols is a definitive, interactive source of new and classic research techniques. The database is fully searchable by keyword and subject, and it has many novel features such as discussion forums and personal folders made possible by online publication. Its coverage includes cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, protein science, and imaging. Protocols are presented step-by-step and edited in the style that has made Molecular Cloning, Antibodies, Cells and many other CSH manuals essential to the work of scientists worldwide. Protocols will be continuously expanded, updated, and annotated by the originators and users of the techniques. Cold Spring Harbor Protocols can be accessed directly from the Databases list of the Health Sciences Library Website. Please feel free to offer feedback at any time so that we can evaluate the usefulness of this product to Julitta Jo, Associate Director for Collection Development, or call her at 444-3688.
http://www.hsclib.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Julitta Jo/HSC
2. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
"I love Science"
"I am taking Biology as one of my courses"
If you answered "YES" to any one of the above questions try to answer the next three.
"What should I do next?"
"What are the different careers and fields in Biomedical Sciences?"
"How can I plan for my future in the field of Biomedical Sciences?"
If you dont have definitive answers to the above statements, participate in "Science and Research Awareness Series" (SARAS) being organized by the Department of Anesthesiology at Stony Brook Medical Center in the summer (July) of 2007.
This program consists of lectures, experts views, video workshops and hands-on-workshops. Though this program is designed for high school and undergraduate students, it is open for everyone who is interested in Biomedical Sciences.
Register early, as seats are limited.
For complete program details, click on the following website link:
http://anes.anesthes.sunysb.edu/teaching/sas.html
http://anes.anesthes.sunysb.edu/teaching/sas.html
Submitted by: Srinivas Pentyala/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Calling all Crafters
Dust off your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and sewing machines; the Health Sciences Library is making lap blankets for residents of the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. If you can knit, crochet, or sew, please join "Caring Crafters" on Wednesdays at noon in the Health Sciences Library, Level 3. Donations of supplies are greatly appreciated. Questions? Please call Susan Werner 4-3995.
Submitted by: Susan Werner/HSC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Staller Center Spring Semester Films for Campus and Community - Film Passes Available www.stallercenter.com
Twelve films for $25; $20 for SBU students in person at the Box Office. Beginning Friday, February 2 with "House of Sand" at 7:00 pm and "The Science of Sleep" at 9:15 pm. Individual tickets go on sale January 29 ($7; $5 students and seniors). Go to stallercenter.com for the complete schedule or call the Box Office at 632-ARTS.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
2. Winter Softball Clinics offered by Stony Brook Softball Staff and Players!
On January 13, SBU Softball will be offering a pitching clinic (9:00a-12:00) and hitting clinic (12:00-3:00p) in the Pritchard Gymnasium. the clinics are open to players ages 8-17 and the cost is $75.00 per clinic or $135.00 for both sessions. An application and necessary forms can be found by going to www.goseawolves.org and clicking on camps/clinics. Any questions, please call 631-632-4517.
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Megan Bryant/Pres
3. University Cafe to host Sunday afternoon concerts by Garland Jeffreys, Ellis Paul and Fred Eaglesmith
Garland Jeffreys appears on Sunday, January 14th at 2 P.M. Jeffreys, who incorporates folk, rock and reggae in his songs of contemporary life, which often address racial issues, performs on the eve of the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ellis Paul, one of the top singer-songwriters on the contemporary acoustic music scene, returns to the Cafe on Sunday, January 21st, at 2 P.M. with Antje Duvekot opening.
Fred Eaglesmith, outstanding Canadian singer-songwriter, performs on Sunday, February 4th, at 2 P.M., with his band "The Flying Squirrels."
Admission to the Garland Jeffreys and Ellis Paul shows is $25.00 with a $20.00 SBU student/faculty/staff rate; Admission to Fred Eaglesmith is $20.00 with a $15.00 SBU student/faculty/staff rate.
Reservations recommended via email to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
Information/questions: call 632-1093 and leave a message
Information also on the University Cafe website (www.universitycafe.org) under "Special Events"
The Sunday Acoustic Series is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
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 13, 2007 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. New Weight Watchers @ Work Program Sign-Up
NEW You, NEW Weight Watchers Program 2007! Sign-up for the new WW at work program is Tuesday, January 9, 2007 12:30-1:30 HSC level 2 Room 2-408 in the School of Health Management and Technology. The 10 week program is $109.00 and will begin on Tuesday, January 16. Please plan on registration January 9 th, payment is due at time of sign-up. Due to limited space you can only sign up with payment on January 9.This is a working luch meeting.
Questions, please call or email.
Submitted by: Deborah Hooper/UHMC
3. Inside Wine: From Vineyard to Glass
Time: Thursday evenings 7:00-8:30 p.m
Date: January 25, February 1, 8, and 15
Price: $185.00 per person * Open to the public. You must be 21 years or older to participate.
Location: Room 301 Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University
Wine fundamentals with a new approach, offering tools to understand and evaluate any wine, from anywhere. Led by prominent industry professionals, with guided tastings of premium wines; suitable for amateurs or entry-level professionals in wine/hospitality businesses. *Sessions cannot be taken individually. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies; refunds not available for missed sessions.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Seeking Volunteers
Post-Menopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy 50-65 years of age for participation in MRI Imaging Research
Volunteers should be healthy and not have any metal or electronic implants
Confidentiality Maintained
For Further Information Please Call: 631-344-3614
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
2. MRI Pilot Study
Volunteers are needed to participate in a pilot MRI study to investigate the microscopic motion of fluid in the brain The goal of the study is to collect preliminary data to understand how changes in the mechanical properties of the brain can lead to changes in cerebrospinal fluid build-up in the brain, such as in hydrocephalus. We are seeking healthy individuals who have no contraindications for an MRI. The study will involve 1 hour of your time and be completely non-invasive. No injections will be given. You will not be paid for participating in this study.
If interested, please contact Mark Wagshul, PhD at 4-9563, or mwagshul@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
3. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you're invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Participants will be compensated up to $200.00
For Further Information Call(631)632-8252
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
4. Colon Cancer The Third Most Prevalent Cancer In The United States
Volunteers Needed
We are seeking healthy male and female volunteers from all ethnic groups, 50 years of age and older, of normal weight who are at risk for colon cancer, such as individuals with a history of colon polyps or colon cancer.
Eligible subjects who complete the study will receive $1,500.00
Please call Peggy at 631-444-7623 for additional information.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
5. Do You Have Osteoarthritis Of The Joint At The Base Of Your Thumb?
You may be eligible to participate in a clinical study to treat this painful problem.
To learn more about this clinical study, call the Department of Orthopaedics at (631) 444-2215.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
6. Stress: A Fact Of Life
Do you know that stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance?
Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easliy than others?
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive week-days including two hospital overnights, for example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon. You will be free to pursue to your normal activities after 4:15pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
Compensation: $200.00
If you are interested in participating please call us at (631) 444-8405 or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu.
Submitted by: Danielle Hill/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Career Center Announces New Job Listing Service
As of January 15, 2007 the Career Center is no longer using MonsterTRAK as its preferred job listing service. Students & alumni may now view jobs & internships online with us through ZebraNet. Employers may post jobs with ZebraNet free of charge. Visit our website for more information:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Antony Lin/OSA
2. 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
3. The J- Club at the Wang Center will be closed until January 22, 2007.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
4. 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
5. Job Opportunity - Assistant Manager
Faculty Student Association at Stony Brook University seeks an Assistant Manager full-time to assist with the day-to-day activities and management of the Seawolves MarketPlace. Required: Bachelors degree with a minimum of two years retail experience, or four years progressive experience in retail in lieu of a college degree; general knowledge of inventory control and tracking, display merchandising; cash control; strong customer service and computer skills. Must have the ability to stand for long periods, and work occasional nights, holidays and weekends. Send resume and cover letter with salary requirement by 1/29/07 to Chris Oster, Human Resources Manager, Department CA, Faculty Student Association, Room 250 Stony Brook Union, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3209, or fax to (631) 632-6573. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA