Campus Announcements for the week of 09/08/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. September 11 Memorial Ceremony
2. Update on Travel Rates
3. University senate meets on Monday, September 8th at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
4. Ride Sharing
5. Governor's Executive Order No. 4: Establishing A A State Green Procurement And Agency Sustainability Program
6. Attention all students, faculty, and staff who are in the process of becoming United States Citizens! Please read on...
7. C.S.E.A. General Membership Meeting
8. Students! Required Health Insurance (Ship)
9. Call for Nominations - Chancellor's/President's Awards 2009
10. Student Accounts introduces GreenBill Paperless billing!
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)Department of Medicine Seminar Series
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. New Lotus Notes users join us on 9/16 from 9:30-12 for "Welcome to Lotus Notes" You Have Mail.
2. What's Lurking in Your Home? Radiation Safety Awareness
3. How to Start a Successful Business at Home
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Eating for Energy
5. Tour the Melville Library
6. Email Etiquette
7. Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service
8. Search and Selection / Effective Interviewing Techniques
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. How will you measure up? Find out how at the Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program Info Session
2. Ecology and Evolution Seminar - "Species Diversity Through Space and Time.
3. Leaders in Government Symposium: The Moses Legacy
4. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminar
5. Neuroscience Seminar Series
6. Writers Speak: Poet Molly Peacock at Southampton on September 10
7. JUMP Workforce Planning & Employment Potential for those with ASDSeptember 25, 2008 - 7:00 to 9:00pm
8. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
9. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, September 11, 2008
10. Two Chemistry Department Seminars
11. New York Regional Support Group for Individuals with Klinefelter Syndrome and other Extra X and Y Chromosomal Conditions
12. "Healthy Minds Across America: A Day of Public Forums on the Progress, Challenges and Promise of Mental Health Research"
06. Charitable
1. Clothing Bins Help the Cause Please Donate
2. Fall Fashion Festival
3. "Little Miracles" Dinner/Fashion Show(to benefit Sunrise Fund)
4. Teal Tuesday
5. New Build Dates announced for Habitat for Humanity Stony Brook House 2008
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Faculty Exhibition at University Art Gallery
2. Film: Operation Filmmaker
3. Open House at the Craft Center 9/10
4. Met Opera in HD coming to Staller Center- Gala live on big screen, Mon, September 22 at6:30 pm
5. Author Jennifer Howd to speak about her book "The Gay and Lesbian Guide to College Life"
6. Blues/jazz/folk singer Eilen Jewel and Band at University Cafe Sunday October 5th 2 P.M.
7. Angraag: Songs of the BodySunday, September 21, 6:00 pm, Wang Theatre
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
2. Pottery on the Wheel Class
3. Handbuilding In Clay Begins 9/25
4. Beaded Jewelry Class (SEC.A) Saturday 10/18
5. Defensive Driving Class Begins 11/13
6. Non-Credit Classes at the Craft Center
7. How to Buy and Sell on eBay
8. Managing Data with Access
9. Mini Med School - Registration deadline 9/15/08Thursdays, 10/16 - 11/20 from 7 - 9 pm, HSC, LH 2
10. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
09. Research
1. Did you know that most people are infected with Oral Herpes?
2. Do You Have Painful Arthritis At The Base Of The Thumb?
3. Do You Have Heart Failure?
4. Pediatric Infectious Diseases
5. BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory)Volunteers needed for participation in medical imaging research. Fee paid.
6. Seeking Volunteers 18 years or older with the diagnosis of metastatic cancer
7. Volunteers Wanted For A Research Study of an investigational drug for genital warts
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Opportunity - Human Resources Manager
2. Volunteers Needed for Conversation Partner Program
3. Pottery Sale in the Student Union 9/10
4. Job Opportunity - Bookkeeper
5. Campus Child Care Available
6. West Campus UUP Welcome Back Barbeque
7. Math, Physics and Language classes for elementary and middle school students in StonyBrook University.
01. Administrative
1. September 11 Memorial Ceremony
The September 11 Memorial Ceremony will commence at 12 noon at the Memorial Arch (in front of Humanities). This will be followed by a silent processional to the SAC Circle to the Memorial Grove. Rain Location: SAC Auditorium. Vans will be available at the Hospital main entrance. Access to the Administration Garage is available to East Campus cardholders. The Interfaith Center and Hospital Chapel will be open all day on September 11, 2008, for those seeding a quiet place for prayer, meditation, and reflection. This event is open to students, community members and faculty and staff. For information, please contact Conferences & Special Events at 2-6320.
http://www.sunysb.edu/alumni
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
2. Update on Travel Rates
U.S. General Services Administration(GSA) has notified us that per diem rates will be increasing for some locations effective October 1, 2008. Additionally, decreases in per diem rates will be effective November 1, 2008. For a complete listing of the changes see the following website:
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?queryYear=2009&contentType=GSA_BASIC&contentId=17943&queryState=New+York&noc=T
We have also been notified that a one way train ticket between Albany and New York City has increased from $52 to $55.
http://osc.state.ny.us/agencies/travel/amtrak.htm
Please contact Rosalie Makarick at 2-6022 if you have any questions
Submitted by: Porshia Russell/Admin
3. University senate meets on Monday, September 8th at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
September 8, 2008
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from May 5, 2008
III. President’s Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provost’s Report (E. Kaler)
V. Senate President’s Report Presidential Search Discussion (B. Lane)
VI. Old Busines
VII. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
4. Ride Sharing
As part of its ongoing effort to address constituency concerns, Stony Brook University wishes to advise the University community about a voluntary on-line ride sharing program. This program is supported by Long Island Transportation Management Inc., and is designed to save money, ease daily commuting and reduce traffic congestion.
NuRide is a ride network where participants can plan trips on-line and get rewarded for riding together. According to the program literature (www.nuride.com), membership is free, there are no usage commitments and participants earn reward points from sponsors for every trip taken, whether the service is used 1 day a month or 5 days a week.
Other options are detailed on Long Island Transportation Management's website, and may be better suited to your individual needs.
Participation in any program of this nature is entirely voluntary. The University makes no representations or warranties about your fellow riders or participant satisfaction
Submitted by: Lynn A. Davis/Admin
5. Governor's Executive Order No. 4: Establishing A A State Green Procurement And Agency Sustainability Program
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 4, effective July 1, 2008, all copy paper, janitorial paper and other paper supplies purchased by each State agency or authority shall be composed of 100% post-consumer recycled content to the maximum extent practicable, and all copy and janitorial paper shall be process chlorine-free to the extent practicable, unless such products do not meet required form, function or utility, or the cost of the product is not competitive.
Additionally, effective July 1, 2008, all State agency and authority publications shall be printed on 100% post-consumer recycled content paper. Where paper with 100% post-consumer recycled content is not available, or does not meet required form, function and utility, paper procurements shall use post-consumer recycled content to the extent practicable. Non-recycled content shall be derived from a sustainably-managed renewable resource to the extent practicable, unless the cost of the product is not competitive.
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/spg/pdfdocs/CL700.pdf
Submitted by: Mary La Corte/Admin
6. Attention all students, faculty, and staff who are in the process of becoming United States Citizens! Please read on...
Dr. Kenny invites all Stony Brook employees and students whose U.S. citizenship application process will be complete by late October to become United States citizens on campus at our fourth annual citizenship event. It will be held in the Wang Center Theater, at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 31.
If you are currently an applicant for United States citizenship who will complete your interview process by October 26, and would like to participate in the campus naturalization ceremony, please go to
https://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Pres/presforms.nsf/citizen
by September 14 to supply your basic information so that the President's Office can check the progress of your application with USCIS and let you know whether it will be possible for you to participate in the Stony Brook ceremony.
https://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Pres/presforms.nsf/citizen
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
7. C.S.E.A. General Membership Meeting
ATTENTION CSEA MEMNERS: Mark your calendar! There will a campus wide general membership meeting on September 16, 2008 from 11:00am - 12:30pm at the Student Activities Center, Ballroom A. Guest speaker will be Region One Political Action Coordinator Gretchen Penn. Agenda to include important budget update information. We encourage all to attend, otherwise please send department reps. Lunch will be served.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
8. Students! Required Health Insurance (Ship)
SHIP may be waived only through September 28, 2008 if you have alternate health insurance already in effect. Fall 2008 SHIP ($403) is automatically billed to the University account of every full time matriculated student. If you need to waive, go to the home page of SOLAR, and click on ‘Student Financial Services’. Then click on ‘Health Insurance Waivers’. Reply to ONE question, and then complete the waiver form, using information from your alternate health insurance ID card. Wait until you receive a message, stating your waiver is being processed. There are NO paper or phone waivers available. Questions or problems? Call (631) 632-6331 at the Health Insurance Office, located in the west campus Infirmary.
Submitted by: Leta Edelson/OSA
9. Call for Nominations - Chancellor's/President's Awards 2009
Please take the time to nominate a deserving colleague for one of the Chancellor's/President's awards or a Distinguished Teaching or Distinguished Service Professor Title. Chancellor's/President's Awards are given for Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activity, Excellence in Faculty Service, Excellence in Professional Service, and Excellence in Librarianship.
Nomination forms are due September 18, and completed nomination files are due November 6. Go to the link provided to obtain a nomination form, and complete and return it electronically by September 18. Watch for President's Awards and Mini-grant announcements later in the fall.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/provost/form/index.shtml
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
10. Student Accounts introduces GreenBill Paperless billing!
We invite you to join the Student Account's office in our effort to protect, conserve, and improve our environment, through our new GreenBill - paperless billing program.
Join us by enrolling, and opting out of receiving a paper bill. The program is completely voluntary, and you can cancel at any time. To enroll, log onto the SOLAR system, and check the box on the "Account Summary/What Do I Owe?" page to indicate that you would NOT like to receive a paper bill.
For more information regarding this program, you can visit our new website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/green/
or you can email us at: GreenBill@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/green/
Submitted by: Michael Weissman/Admin
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)Department of Medicine Seminar Series
"Smoking and Colorectal Cancer Screening"
Joseph C Anderson, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Connecticut
Friday, September 19, 2008
HSC T16 - Room 025
Refreshments begin at 3:45pm
Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. New Lotus Notes users join us on 9/16 from 9:30-12 for "Welcome to Lotus Notes" You Have Mail.
Learn everything you need to know about how to use the University's email system to communicate for work. Click here to register for this class and while you are there check out the other classes that we have to offer.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/public/notes/notestraining/index.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. What's Lurking in Your Home? Radiation Safety Awareness
Wednesday, September 10th - 12:00 Noon in the WSCC 118 Old Chemistry - You may have heard warnings about issues of radon or radiation about your beautiful granite couter top in your kitchen. That may seem far fetched but Ed O'Connell, SBU Radiation Safety Officer, will uncover the truth on this topic, diagnostic X-Ray exposure issues and more. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Corinne @ UUP Office 2-6570
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
3. How to Start a Successful Business at Home
Small Business Development Center FREE Workshop
September 10 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Speaker: Ann Garbarino, SBDC Business Advisor
LI High Tech Incubator Building Conference Room
To register, e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Everything you need to know about entrepreneurship
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CEAS/smallbusiness.nsf/pages/events
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Eating for Energy
Have you ever wondered what foods decrease your energy level? Do you know what foods could increase your energy? Join us for an exciting and motivating workshop. You will leave being able to make immediate, sustainable changes to increase your health and happiness.
Guest Speaker, Tina Annibell, Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselor, AADP
Date September 16, 2008, Wang, Room TBA, 12:00-1:00pm
Date September 26, 2008, HSC, Room TBA, 11:30-12:30pm
To Register please call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
5. Tour the Melville Library
Take a tour of the Melville Library’s main public service areas. Learn about our collections and services and get some freebies while you’re here. Meet us @ the Central Reading Room, Melville Library. All tours run about 30 minutes. Check website for more details. Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ 1 PM
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
6. Email Etiquette
September 12, 2008 9:30am 12:00pm
Want to learn how to effectively communicate via email? Than this workshop is for you! The following information will be covered:
-Proper formatting for emails
-Content development
-Tips on how to use electronic mailing list.
-Legal does and dont's for email communication at Stony Brook
-Identify common pitfalls with emailing
Target Audience: This program is open to all West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton employees.
Please Click Below to Register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0032
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
7. Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service
September 23, 2008 9:30am 12:30pm
All customer interactions have an impact on the perception of your organization. Excellent customer service is more than just employees smiling and making eye contact. It is an all-encompassing approach to making excellent service delivery part of the culture of your area. Everything a customer sees, hears or touches impacts the experience.
Key Highlights:
-Identify customer expectations and needs using active listening techniques.
-Learn how to create a culture of service excellence for your internal and external
customers.
-Develop solutions to more challenging and difficult customer service situations.
-Identify ways to create more customer-friendly processes.
Target Audience: This program is open to all West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton employees.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0022
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
8. Search and Selection / Effective Interviewing Techniques
September 24, 2008 9:00am 12:00pm
This program is designed to provide information to State and RF managers, search committees and those responsible for interviewing candidates.
This session will cover:
-Identifying the components of a Resume Screening Document
-Writing an effective Resume Screening Document
-Writing effective Interview Questions
-Preparing for an interview
-Setting the tone of a successful interview
-Avoiding discriminatory and illegal questions
-Effectively gathering job related information from an applicant
-Closing the interview
-Documenting the interview
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, managers, search committee members, search committee chairs, or anyone responsible for selecting and interviewing potential candidates on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0010
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. How will you measure up? Find out how at the Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program Info Session
Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program
Information Session
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
6pm-8pm
Center for Biotechnology 3rd Floor Psychology A Building
Whether you plan on continuing in academia or entering the industry workforce, understanding the bioscience industry is an edge you must have. The Center for Biotechnology’s Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program can provide that edge. Attend the information session and meet Course Directors and Program Alumni and hear of the outstanding value and benefits of this industry-focused and industry-driven program. Discover new ways of thinking of your current research within the broader context of the dynamic bioscience industry.
Attendance is free. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
To learn more about the program and register for the information session visit
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/educWork/certprog/
Submitted by: Kate Posnanski/CEAS
2. Ecology and Evolution Seminar - "Species Diversity Through Space and Time.
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Catherine Graham, Department of Ecology & Evolution, Stony Brook University. Host Dr. Jessica Gurevitch. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
3. Leaders in Government Symposium: The Moses Legacy
The symposium on Robert Moses is the eighth in a series that examine the topic, "Leaders in Government" to be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at the Student Activities Center Auditorium. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and continental breakfast. This symposium will focus on Robert Moses' impact on Long Island's development as recalled by the program participants' observations and personal experiences. The luncheon keynote address will be given by Robert Caro, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Power Broker. Registration required.
Submitted by: Edith Jones/CAS
4. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminar
Please join us today, Monday, September 8, 2008 at 12:00 noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building for Dr. Roberto Cattaneo's Seminar entitled "Measles Virus Tropism: the true story, and the cancer therapy vision" Dr. Cattaneo is a Professor of Biochemistry/Molecular Biology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Dr. Eckard Wimmer will be the host.
http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/staff/cattaneo_r.cfm
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
5. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be holding a seminar. Julie Kauer Ph.D., Professor, Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology & Biotechnology will be speaking about TRPV1: Hot Channels in Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity
Coffee at 11:45
Host: Lorne Mendell 632-9964, 632-8632
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
6. Writers Speak: Poet Molly Peacock at Southampton on September 10
Writers Speak Lecture Series
Molly Peacock, a poet and a creative nonfiction writer, reads from "The Second Blush," just out from W.W. Norton. Molly is the author of five other books of poetry, including "Cornucopia: New & Selected Poems." Among her other works are "How To Read A Poem" and "Start A Poetry Circle" and a memoir, "Paradise, Piece By Piece" (both published by Riverhead Penguin/McClelland & Stewart). She is the editor of a collection of creative non-fiction, "The Private I: Privacy in a Public World" (Graywolf) and the co-editor of "Poetry in Motion: One Hundred Poems from the Subways and Buses" (Norton).
Wednesday, September 10, 7 p.m.
Duke Lecture Hall * Chancellors Hall, Stony Brook Southampton
Free & Open to the Public
Refreshments * Mingling * Book Signings
MFA in Writing and Literature, 632-5030
southamptonwriters@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Carla Caglioti/Prov
7. JUMP Workforce Planning & Employment Potential for those with ASDSeptember 25, 2008 - 7:00 to 9:00pm
AHA and the Cody Center will provide a presentation on JUMP (Jobs for Us Mentoring Program) on which the two organizations are collaborating to assist those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in securing gainful employment. In addition, Amy Mueller and John Lombardo of the SCCC Corporate Training Center will give an overview of Suffolk's workforce development programs including the Manufacturing Training Program. This program is an excellent example of matching the right employee with the right employer and building skill sets that align with available jobs. If you plan to participate please RSVP to AHA via email: info@ahany.org
Location: Suffolk County Community College - Grant Campus (Brentwood) Sally Ann Slacke Building
http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/codycenter/partnerprograms.cfm
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
8. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Edward Luke from the Atmospheric Sciences Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory. Professor Luke's seminar entitled, "Extracting Cloud Properties from Doppler Radar Spectra," will be presented on Wednesday, September 10, 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 of Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
9. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, September 11, 2008
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Antonius Koller, Technical Director of the Proteomics at Stony Brook University, entitled, "Stony Brook Proteomics". It will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Robert Haltiwanger.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
10. Two Chemistry Department Seminars
On Thursday, September 11, 2008, Dr. Ram Seshadri from Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry at University of California at Santa Barbara will be holding a seminar entitled, "Structure-morphology-property Relations in Functional Oxides." in room 412 in the Chemistry Dept. Bldg. from 4pm-6pm.
On Friday, September 12, 2008, Dr. George Scherer from Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Princeton University will be holding a seminar entitled, "Water and Crystallization Pressure." in room 412 in the Chemistry Dept. Bldg. from 4pm-6pm.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/Admin
11. New York Regional Support Group for Individuals with Klinefelter Syndrome and other Extra X and Y Chromosomal Conditions
September 21, 2008 - 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Presenter: Rhoshel Lenroot, MD, National Institutes of Mental Health.
Location: The Wang Center, Stony Brook University
This support group meeting provides several presenters on the topic of the syndromes associated with sex chromosome aneuploidy. There will also be opportunities for groups of parents, and for affected adults to meet in support discussion groups. Beverages and a box lunch are included. For a registration form, please visit www.genetic.org, or phone 631-632-8868. Registration must be done before September 15th. Suggested donation is $20.00 per person.
http://www.genetic.org
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
12. "Healthy Minds Across America: A Day of Public Forums on the Progress, Challenges and Promise of Mental Health Research"
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders (NARSAD) presents "Healthy Minds Across America: A Day of Public Forums on the Progress, Challenges and Promise of Mental Health Research". On SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, Stony Brook University will host one of the more than 50 forums that will take place across the United States and Canada. Leading mental health researchers Drs. Lorna Role, Fritz Henn, Grigori Enikolopov and others will share the latest developments in understanding and treating mental illness as well as new directions in mental health research. This event will take place on Stony Brook's main campus from 1:00-4:00 pm in room 301 of the Wang Center and is free and open to the public.
For further information contact the Neurobiology & Behavior Department @ 2-8616
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
06. Charitable
1. Clothing Bins Help the Cause Please Donate
Through its clothing recycling program, Breast Cancer Help, Inc. has placed a pink clothing bin on the grounds of the Ambulatory Care Pavilion opposite the entrance of the Carol Baldwin Breast Care Center. The proceeds from the bin will assist Breast Cancer Help, Inc. in its efforts in the fight against breast cancer. Breast Cancer Help, Inc., along with a grant from State Senator Caesar Trunzo, purchased the first digital mammography system on Long Island located at Stony Brook University Hospital. Please donate generously.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
2. Fall Fashion Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the 8th annual event. Thursday, October 16 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM at Villa Lombardi's. Ticket $60 includes cocktail hour (cash bar), DJ, live entertainment, "Your Choice" auction, Parade of Survivors and our legendary fashion show, featuring (new-to-the-runway) Dr. Strongwater, Bruce Solomon, Administrator Rose Cardin, Dr. O'Hea, Dr. Chalas, Dr. Lu, Dr. Pameijer, Maria Wolfe, Cathy Tuppo and a few surprise models. Tickets sell out fast, so make your reservations soon.
Call Linda at 4-1386 or Cynthia at 4-8035 for more information.
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
3. "Little Miracles" Dinner/Fashion Show(to benefit Sunrise Fund)
November 19, 2008 (Wednesday)
6:30-10:30 pm
Villa Lombardi's, Holbrook
Tickets $60
Children and young adults who have /or who are, recovering from cancer are the stars of this fashion show, along with Stony Brook University Medical Center staff! Help us recognize and celebrate their extaordinary courage as they strut the runway! Theme for the evening "Super Heroes", raffles and entertainment. Sponsorship packages available. Please call 631-444-7720.
Submitted by: Jeanne Greenfield/UHMC
4. Teal Tuesday
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Help us promote Ovarian Cancer Awareness on "Teal Tuesday", September 23 by wearing teal and stopping by our information table between the cafeterias and in the lobby of the Cancer Center. Volunteers will be distributing ovarian cancer awareness information and you can receive a teal ovarian cancer awareness bracelet for a donation. This promotion is held in conjunction with LI Oceans Ovarian Cancer Advocacy and in honor of Loretta Gvazdinskas.
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
5. New Build Dates announced for Habitat for Humanity Stony Brook House 2008
In collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, we have developed the following tentative schedule for the month of September. You MUST register with Catherine Horgan (Catherine.Horgan@stonybrook.edu) for the date(s) you want to work; directions will be provided with your confirmation e-mail.By popular demand, we have added two Saturdays.
September 5,6*,9, 11, 13*,18, 23 and 25. (*denotes a Saturday)
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Faculty Exhibition at University Art Gallery
The Faculty Exhibition 2008 is the first exhibition of the 2008-2009 season at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center. Exhibition dates are Saturday, September 13th through Saturday, October 11th. This 18-person exhibition will include paintings, sculpture, electronic mixed media installations, drawings, photographs, and prints. A reception honoring the artists, many of whom will be in attendance, will be held on Saturday, October 4th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 to 4:00 pm and Saturdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission to the exhibition and the reception is free. For further information, please call the University Art Gallery at 632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
2. Film: Operation Filmmaker
September 8, 2008
Operation Filmmaker
Guest Speaker: Nina Davenport, Director
Do-gooder intentions go disastrously wrong when Hollywood gives a young Iraqi film student the chance of a lifetime. Operation Filmmaker tells the fascinating and riveting story of Muthana Mohmed's odyssey in the West, with uncanny parallels to America's recent misadventures abroad.
Monday, September 8, 7:00 pm, Wang Theatre
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
3. Open House at the Craft Center 9/10
Beaded Jewelry Class (SEC.A) Saturday 10/18aaYour invited to an Open House at the Craft Center, come on over and see what we're about. Wednesday, September 10th anytime between 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Just stop by, take a quick tour, meet members and instructors, have a bite to eat. You may also register for fall classes or purchase a gift certificate for someone else. Location: Student Union, lower level room 049. We’re open to the public! For more info about classes and up coming events and pottery sales ask for a brochure by calling the Craft Center 632-6822, 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. Met Opera in HD coming to Staller Center- Gala live on big screen, Mon, September 22 at6:30 pm
The Metropolitan Opera's Opening Night Gala will be broadcast live on September 22 at 6:30 pm in Staller Center's Main Stage screen with Dolby surround sound. Renée Fleming stars in three of her most acclaimed roles. Music director James Levine and Marco Armiliato conduct fully-staged performances of the second act of Verdi's La Traviata, the third act of Massenet's Manon, and the final scene from Richard Strauss's Capriccio. Tenor Ramón Vargas and baritones Thomas Hampson and Dwayne Croft join the soprano for this season opener. Tickets: $22. Call 631-632-ARTS [2787] for more information.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
5. Author Jennifer Howd to speak about her book "The Gay and Lesbian Guide to College Life"
7pm- 8pm SAC room 306.
Co-Author Jennifer Howd will discuss The Princeton Review and Random House Publishing book, "The Gay and Lesbian Guide to Colleges". Jennifer is also the Co-Creator & Executive Director of Q-Me Con (Queer Media & Entertainment Conference). Jennifer is one of the Founding Partners of Punkmouse, a queer media and entertainment development company based in NYC.
http://www.stonybrooklgbt.org
Submitted by: Marylou Stewart/UHMC
6. Blues/jazz/folk singer Eilen Jewel and Band at University Cafe Sunday October 5th 2 P.M.
With a sultry voice recalling Billie Holiday, Maria Muldaur, and Gillian Welch, 27 year old Boston-based singer Eilen Jewel will bring her band to The University Cafe for an afternoon of provocative, melodic originals and timeless folk, country, jazz and blues classics.
With powerful original songs, Jewel also finds herself at home with works by Bob Dylan, Eric Andersen, and Bessie Smith and Memphis Minnie and she can easily move into the jazz territory of Billie Holiday.
Advance sale at www.universitycafe.org for $15.00, without any service charge. Tickets at the door on the day of the show, if available, at $20.00. Information by e mail (SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com) or phone (631-632-1093).
The Sunday Street Acoustic Series is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM (90.1fm and www.wusb.fm)
Coming Sunday, October 19th 2 P.M. - Marshall Crenshaw
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
7. Angraag: Songs of the BodySunday, September 21, 6:00 pm, Wang Theatre
Rudrakshya, an all-male Odissi dance ensemble from the East Indian state of Orissa, passionately convey the rarely seen Purush Ang, the male stylization of Odissi, the oldest classical dance. Using expressive eye movements, precise hand positions, complex rhythms and sculpturesque poses, Rudrakshya has wowed audiences in India and America through their renditions of a number of classical compositions celebrating the masculine divine and other Hindu sagas.
Co-sponsored with Indian Performing Arts Promotions Inc., the Center for India Studies, and the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies.
Tickets: $10 for students & seniors; $15 general admission; $25 VIP
For tickets email Wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-4400
http://www.sunysb.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; October 20 & 27, November 3, 10 & 17, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Pottery on the Wheel Class
Beginners through Intermediate levels receive a good foundation in the methods of throwing on the potter’s wheel while making a variety of forms. Glaze and surface designs will be demonstrated and students can expect to produce some finished pieces. Includes instruction, Ceramic Membership, glazes and some firings.
SEC A-Six Tuesdays, begins 9/23 (no class 9/30); 7:00 pm 9:00 pm.
SEC B-Six Wednesdays, begins 9/24 (no class 10/1, 10/8); 7:00 pm 9:00 pm.
SEC C-Six Thursdays, begins 9/25 (no class 10/9); 7:00 pm 9:00 pm.
Six Saturdays, begins 9/27; 12:00pm 2:00 pm.
Price: $100/Student, $135/Non-student. Pre-Registration and payment is necessary. Register early to guarantee your spot! For more info about classes and up coming events and pottery sales ask for a brochure by calling the Craft Center 632-6822, Union lower level room 049 or go to the web. www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. Gift Certificates for classes are available.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
3. Handbuilding In Clay Begins 9/25
In this beginner class explore alternatives to wheel throwing. Create a project the very first class! Class will cover clay construction techniques using pinch pots, coils, slab and shaping hollow forms. Experiment with surface decoration, textures, oxide stain and glazes. Past projects have included cluster pots, vessels, birdhouses and more. Includes instruction, Ceramic Membership, glazes and some firings. Five Thursdays, begins 9/25 (no class 10/9), 6:30 pm 9:00 pm. Price: $100/student, $135/non-student. Pre-Registration and payment is necessary. Register early to guarantee your spot! For more info about classes and up coming events and pottery sales ask for a brochure by calling the Craft Center 632-6822, Union lower level room 049 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. Gift Certificates for classes are available.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
4. Beaded Jewelry Class (SEC.A) Saturday 10/18
Beginners and returnees welcome! Create your own unique beaded accessories. Learn about the different stringing materials, tools and findings for glass beading. Learn how professionals crimp and attach clasps for a pleasing aesthetic. Students will create a bracelet or ankle bracelet and 2 pair of earrings. A Materials fee of $8 due instructor at class. Location: Union Studio 081. Price: $30/student, $38/non-student. SEC A- Saturday, 10/18, 11:30 am 2:00 pm. Registration and payment is necessary. Register early to guarantee your spot! For more info about classes and up coming events and pottery sales ask for a brochure by calling the Craft Center 632-6822, Union lower level room 049 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. Gift Certificates for classes are available.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Defensive Driving Class Begins 11/13
The Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop which emphasizes traffic safety awareness is proven to reduce both accidents and traffic citations. Save 10% on your auto insurance (liability and collision) and reduce up to four points on your driving record. This is a six hour course.
Two Thursdays; 11/13 & 11/20, 6:00 pm 9:00 pm. Location: SAC 311. Registration and payment is necessary. Price: $31/student, $35/non-student. When paying by check send TWO checks: One check for $13 (payable to K. O’Brien) and additional check payable to (SBU Craft Center) for either $18/student or $22/non-student fee. Mail to Craft Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200. Register early to guarantee your spot! For more info about classes and up coming events and pottery sales ask for a brochure by calling the Craft Center 632-6822, Union lower level room 049 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
6. Non-Credit Classes at the Craft Center
Registration has begun for Art and Leisure programs. The Craft Center offers non-credit classes for adults (age 17 and up) which are open to the public. Fall class offerings include: Pottery, Hand-Building in Clay, Drawing, Painting, Beaded Jewelry, Improv Comedy, Bartending, Defensive Driving and more. Pre-Registration and payment is necessary. Register early to guarantee your spot! For more info about classes and up coming events and pottery sales ask for a brochure by calling the Craft Center 632-6822, Union lower level room 049 or go to the web www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. Gift Certificates for classes are available.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
7. How to Buy and Sell on eBay
NCE 800 * 5 sessions * Fee $389
This comprehensive class will take the student from the introduction to the eBay marketplace all the way to getting paid. You'll learn how to search for products to buy and sell. How to see what's currently "hot" and what's not. How to bid, how to list items for sale, how to take pictures and upload to eBay. How to collect your money and last, how to ship.
This class will be an actual "live" class. We're not just reading books here! Student will be encouraged to actively follow the class materials.
10% discount for University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
Section A: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 21 & 28; November 4, 11 & 18, 2008
For registration information visit the SPD Website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/courses or call (631) 632-7022
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
8. Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers,accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory nformation. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7022
10% discount for University employees, Spouses and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section E: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; October 20 & 27, November 3, 10 & 17, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
9. Mini Med School - Registration deadline 9/15/08Thursdays, 10/16 - 11/20 from 7 - 9 pm, HSC, LH 2
Mini Med School is an informative and entertaining six-week course designed to familiarize participants with medical terminology, enhance knowledge of medicine and provide new insights into medical research. Featured topics include: Cardiovascular Health, Positive Psychology, Joint Health, Dementia, Addiction and Radiologic Imaging.
Tuition: $25 per person
For additional details and registration, please contact Betty Ahner at 631-444-3423.
Submitted by: Heidi Campani/UHMC
10. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Tuesday and Thursday, September 23 & 25, 2008 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM in the Wang Center Lecture Hall 1, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. Cost is $30 per person, payable in advance. 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. 2-6570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
09. Research
1. Did you know that most people are infected with Oral Herpes?
Volunteer Men and Women Needed.
Confidentiality maintained.
If you are a man or a 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 a 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
2. Do You Have Painful Arthritis At The Base Of The Thumb?
Seeking volunteers for a research study on an injection therapy to help with painful arthritis at the base of the thumb. If you are interested in learning more about the study, please call the Department of Orthopaedics, 631 444-2215
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Do You Have Heart Failure?
Adults diagnosed with heart failure are invited to participate in a symptom monitoring study. The study is testing an educational method to help patients monitor their heart failure symptoms. If qualified to participate, questionnaires about your medical history, symptoms, self-care, and quality of life will be completed. Participants are followed for one year by telephone (15-20 minute interviews 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after enrollment). All participants will be given a weight scale to keep and a booklet on heart failure self-care. You will be paid $20 at both 6 and 12 months if you complete the telephone interviews. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call: Dr. Corrine Jurgens - 631-444-3236 or Karen Kelleher - 631-444-1299
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Pediatric Infectious Diseases
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Division offers a variety of clinical trials consisting of new medications or combinations of medications for the treatment of HIV infected children, adolescents, pregnant women and uninfected HIV children of HIV infected mothers. Confidentially is maintained. Medication and appointments are free of charge. Subjects are compensated for their time and travel. For information call Dr. Sharon Nachman at (631) 444-7692
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory)Volunteers needed for participation in medical imaging research. Fee paid.
18-55 years old and in good health for participation in medical imaging research. Confidentiality maintained.
"Do you like watching cooking shows on TV? Do commercials for yummy treats make you salivate? Wouldn't it be neat to find out what's going on in your brain? Could these food images be driving you to overeat? Help us find out by volunteering for a completely non-invasive brain imaging study. All you have to do is watch videos and let us watch your brain using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)! Transportation provided or mileage reimbursed. For more information, contact nurse recruiter Bud Jayne at 1-888-352-7380.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
6. Seeking Volunteers 18 years or older with the diagnosis of metastatic cancer
to participate in 5 week study to determine if using propranolol ( beta blocker) and etodolac (Non steroidal anti inflammatory) in combination can decrease muscle loss, weight loss, and loss of appetite associated with metastatic cancer, as well as, improve overall quality of life. Volunteers will be compensated for time and travel. For More Information, Please Call 631-261-4400 ext 7168 and 5903
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
7. Volunteers Wanted For A Research Study of an investigational drug for genital warts
Do you have Genital Warts?
You may be eligible to join a clinical research study of an investigational drug for genital warts.
Convenient, once-a-day ointment application.
Requirements:
Men and women 18-50 years old.
Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Qualified participants will receive study drug, medical exams and laboratory tests related to the study.
All study related visits and study drug are provided at no cost to eligible participant.
For more information, please call Andrea Pressley, LPN,CRC Department of OB/GYN at 444-2758
Submitted by: Andrea Pressley/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Opportunity - Human Resources Manager
Stony Brook University Medical Center’s FSA/Department of Food and Nutritional Services, with a work force of 200 full-and part-time employees, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager/Generalist to perform a full range of HR duties. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with a minimum of three years of generalist HR experience in a unionized setting that includes recruitment, benefits, wage and salary administration, FLSA, FMLA ADA, work force training, performance management, unemployment and workers compensation experience; excellent word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet skills; strong written and verbal communications; superior organizational and problem solving skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Send resume and cover letter with salary requirement by 9/21/08 to: Department HRMND, Faculty Student Association, 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
2. Volunteers Needed for Conversation Partner Program
Are you able to donnate a half hour a week to converse with an international PhD student? If you are, you can e-mail <Barbara.Brownworth@stonybrook.edu>. Your name will be put on the list outside of N-255 in the Social and Behavioral Science Building. The actual sessions start the week of 6 October. You meet your partner that week at the time you put down and at the table by the list (N-255). Then the rest of the semester you meet where you like. It is a great opportunity to get to know international students and at the same time help them converse in English.
Submitted by: Barbara Brownworth/CAS
3. Pottery Sale in the Student Union 9/10
The Craft Center will hold several Pottery Sales in the Student Union beginning 9/10 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Purchase ceramic ware hand-made in our ceramic studio by students, staff, community members and local artists. Items include raku, vases, teapots, mugs, bowls, plates, beaded jewelry and more. Sale Dates: Wednesdays 9/10, 10/8, 11/5; 9:00 am 3:00 pm. Location: Union Lobby. For up coming sales in other locations and dates for our Holiday Pottery Sale go to the web at www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter. The Craft Center office is located in the Student Union lower level room 049. Phone: 632-6822, E-mail: craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
4. Job Opportunity - Bookkeeper
Stony Brook University’s Faculty Student Association seeks experienced full-time Bookkeeper. Faculty Student Association is a non-profit corporation on campus. Required: High School diploma; minimum of two years of bookkeeping experience; general knowledge of financial statements and accounting; excellent computer skills including Excel; and experience with computer accounting systems. Duties include A/P, A/R, J/E and G/L account analysis. Excellent union benefits in the $35,000 to $40,000 range. Send resume and cover letter by 9/14/08 to Chris Oster, HR Manager, Faculty Student Association, 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
5. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months through 5 years old. NAEYC accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Call 632-6930 for more information and to arrange a tour. Visit our website at www.sunysb.edu/childcare.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
6. West Campus UUP Welcome Back Barbeque
All West Campus UUP Members are cordially invited to our Fifth Annual Welcome Back Barbeque. It will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM at the Wang Center Exterior Garden and Main Lobby (please note the new location) - Rain or Shine! Good Food and Solidarity! Reservations are required for this event. Please email Corinne at the UUP office - cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 2-6570.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
7. Math, Physics and Language classes for elementary and middle school students in StonyBrook University.
SchoolPlus Enrichment Program offers Mathematics for 5-15 years olds (10 levels); Physics for 10-15 y.o. (3 levels); Art for 6-15 y.o., Languages French 4 levels, including the preparation for the Regents exams, Second language Proficiency Exams and AP; - Russian for all levels, including Russian as a foreign language and English Advanced. We also offer the enrichment program for children 3-5 y. o.Classes held on Sundays at Stony Brook University.
Teachers include the leading specialists from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Lab.
The tuition is $16.50/45 minute class
New session will begin on September 14, 2008
Registration is open online:
http://www.schoolplusstonybrook.org/
Contact information: e-mail: schoolplus_sb@yahoo.com,
Phone: (631) 615-4215 (ask Marina Polonskaia - director of the program)
http://www.schoolplusstonybrook.org/
Submitted by: Alexandre Abanov/CAS