Campus Announcements for the week of 05/05/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. The University Senate Meets on Monday, May 5th at 3:30 pm in SAC 302
2. Time to Renew Library Material
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Identity Theft
2. Americans With Disabilities Act Awareness TrainingFor Supervisors And Managers
3. RefWorks: Buy, Sell or Hold?
4. Powerful Presentations
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Mechanical Engineering Seminar: Infinite-rank laminates and the quest for a constitutive model for viscoplastic porous media. Friday, May 9, 2008
2. MFA in Writing and Literature Students and Alumni Reading, May 7, 7 PM
3. Phi Delta Kappa General Membership Meeting
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 5/7/08
5. Geosciences Seminar Series
6. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, May 8, 2008
7. Mathematics and Democracy: Dr. Warren Smith, Center for Range Voting
8. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Symposium
9. The Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series presentsDr. Jay Semel of the Obermann Institute, University of Iowa
10. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
11. Ecology and Evolution Seminar"Evolution and Dynamics of the Transcriptome at Multiple Scales"
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)Department of Medicine Seminar Series
06. Charitable
1. Meals2Heal - Show Your Support for Children in Madgascar
2. Golf Outing to benefit Habitat for Humanity
3. National Cancer Survivors DaySunday, June 1st 11 AM - 2 PM Parking lot of Cancer Center
4. National Bone Marrow Registration Drive
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. The Cody Comedy Festival - May 14, 2008
2. Senior Art Majors Exhibit New Work at the Staller Center
3. A Wok through Chinese Culinary History
4. "Sonic Residues" Concert and Exhibition
5. 2008 Chuck Priore Football Camps
6. Annual Diversity Day - Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12:40pm-2:10pm (Campus Life Time), Academic Mall/Student Activities Center
7. Steve Tilston, British singer/songwriter and acclaimed finger-style guitarist at The University Cafe Sunday evening, June 1st at 7:00 P.M.
8. Strawberry Festival
9. Starbucks Coffee in The Stony Brook Union Now Open!
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. The Chautauqua 2008 Short Courses for College and University Faculty
2. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
3. Managing Data with Access
4. The Southampton Children's Literature Conference, July 9 - 13, 2008
09. Research
1. How well do Your Lungs Work?
2. Study of HIV+/AIDS and Chromium Picolinate
3. Effect of Pioglitazone on the course of new onset Type I Diabetes
4. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
5. Seeking Volunteers with Cystic Fibrosis
6. Crack or cocaine problems?
7. Brookhaven National LaboratoryRelationship Conflict Study
8. Not getting along with your partner?
10. Miscellaneous
1. Seawolves Sports Summer Camps632-4550
2. Job Opportunity Bookkeeper (Full-Time)
3. Plant Sale
4. Summer Camps At Stony Brook632-4550
5. New ~ Southampton Summer Camps632-4933
6. Employment Opportunity
01. Administrative
1. The University Senate Meets on Monday, May 5th at 3:30 pm in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda May 5, 2008
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from April 7, 2008
III. President’s Report (S. Kenny, D. Melucci, M. Maciulaitis)
IV. Provost’s Report (E. Kaler)
V. Report on 149th Plenary Session (K. Gillespie)
VI. Campus Environment Committee Smoking Policy (L. Esparza)
VII. Senate President’s Report (B. Lane)
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
2. Time to Renew Library Material
Faculty, Management Confidential, Emeritus and Professional staff who currently have borrowed library material due May 20, 2007, from the Main, Music and/or the Science/Engineering Library, are urged to renew at this time. The new due date will be December 23, 2008. Items already renewed 3 times, must be returned and may then be checked out again.
For information on how to renew online via STARS/OPAC, please go to the URL.
To renew in person, please present your ID card to service desk staff. It is not necessary to bring the material into the library in order to have them renewed. Overdue material can not be renewed. There are no phone renewals. Thank you.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/circulation/borrowing.html
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Identity Theft
Identity theft, which is fast becoming the most prevalent financial crime in the country affecting nearly half a million new victims each year, goes to the very heart of "information privacy." This workshop provides an overview of the variety of federal and state laws which offer specific privacy rights.
Guest Speaker, Denis McElligott, NYS Attorney General's Office
May 8, 2008, 12:00-1:00, Wang Center, Room 102
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Americans With Disabilities Act Awareness TrainingFor Supervisors And Managers
May 14, 2008 10:30am 12:00pm
The general population of individuals with disabilities is growing. People in this minority group are not necessarily born into it, becoming a member can happen to anyone at any time. Technology is providing opportunities for people who were previously considered unable to be educated or employed. In this litigious society, Administrators and Employers must have the sensitivity and knowledge to protect themselves while serving the needs of this group effectively. Employees who are or become disabled must not only know their rights, but also their responsibilities.
Program Goals: Individuals can expect to gain a new outlook on the abilities of persons/job candidates/employees with disabilities and a simple, logical working knowledge of the ADA.
Target Audience: Supervisors and Managers that manage the performance of others
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0014
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
3. RefWorks: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Please join the West Campus librarians for an exploration and discussion of RefWorks, the web-based citation management tool currently on trial through the library. This is not an instruction or presentation; the library is providing a space for the university community to get together and help us evaluate the usefulness of the tool. Classroom A in the Melville Library will be open for an hour on the following dates for those who would like to investigate what the tool has to offer and share their thoughts.
Thursday, April 17, 10 am
Thursday, April 24, 10 am
Thursday, May 1, 10 am
You can also let us know what you think of RefWorks by email at Janet.clarke@stonybrook.edu.
For more information on RefWorks please see
http://melvillelibrary.blogspot.com/2008/04/refworks-buy-sell-or-hold.html
.
http://melvillelibrary.blogspot.com/2008/04/refworks-buy-sell-or-hold.html
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
4. Powerful Presentations
May 20, 2008 9:30am 12:30pm
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
Target Audience: This program is open to all West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton employees.
Seating is limited so click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0024
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Mechanical Engineering Seminar: Infinite-rank laminates and the quest for a constitutive model for viscoplastic porous media. Friday, May 9, 2008
Please join us for a seminar by Dr. Martin Idiart, Research Associate from the University of Cambridge, U.K. Dr. Idiart's lecture entitled, "Infinite-rank laminates and the quest for a constitutive model for viscoplastic porous media," will be presented on Friday, May 9th, at 2pm, Engineering Building, Room 301. For additional information, please contact the Mechanical Engineering department at 632-8300. Please visit link below to view the Abstract and Biography.
http://me.eng.sunysb.edu/seminars.php
Submitted by: Melissa Castelbuono/CEAS
2. MFA in Writing and Literature Students and Alumni Reading, May 7, 7 PM
Students and recent alumni of the Stony Brook Southampton MFA in Writing and Literature program take the stage to share their work.
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Room CH 112 (Duke Lecture Hall), Chancellors Hall
Stony Brook Southampton
Information and Directions: 632-5030
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/southampton/index.shtml
Submitted by: Carla Caglioti/Prov
3. Phi Delta Kappa General Membership Meeting
Phi Delta Kappa General Membership Meeting sponsored by the School of Professional Development
Phi Delta Kappa strives to prepare the next generation of educators, serve practicing teachers, administrators, college educators and those concerned with public education.
Join us Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 6pm in room 301 of the Wang Center.
The topic "Are We Still Americans" will be presented by Eric Lane an Eric J. Schmertz Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Public Service at Hofstra University.
Refreshments will be served. Plan to join us for this important presentation and discussion.
Please RSVP by May 28th to marlene.brennan@stonybrook.edu
For more information on Phi Delta Kappa at Stony Brook University please visit www.stonybrook.edu/spd/pdk
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, 5/7/08
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Amy Frappier from the Department of Geology and Geophysics, Boston College. Professor Frappier's seminar entitled, "Recent Advances in High-Resolution Paleohurricane Reconstruction with Stalagmite Stable Isotope Records from Central American Caves," will be presented on Wednesday, May 7, at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
5. Geosciences Seminar Series
On Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 4pm in room 123 of the Earth and Space Sciences (ESS) Building, the Department of Geosciences will be holding their regularly scheduled colloquium. Thursday 5/8/08 Taylor Perron, Harvard, will be giving the following talk: "Ancient oceans and recent climate records on Mars".
All are welcome, please join us.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/geosciences
Submitted by: Andrea Illausky/CAS
6. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, May 8, 2008
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Mary Munson, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, entitled, "The Exocyst Complex: Molecular Architecture and Function in Exocytosis". It will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00p.m. Hosted by Dr. Aaron Neiman.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
7. Mathematics and Democracy: Dr. Warren Smith, Center for Range Voting
Friday, May 9, 2008, 11:30-12:30, Computer Science 2311
Abstract:
1. We argue that "range voting" is the best single-winner voting method among all commonly proposed alternatives. One argument is the "Bayesian Regret" yardstick - our measurements and calculations indicate that if range voting were adopted instead of the currently most-used system, "plurality voting," humanity's lot would improve by an amount comparable or exceeding the improvement achieved by switching from undemocratic forms of government to democracy.
2. We argue (by analysing an explicit political strategy to get it) range voting may be, in fact, an obtainable dream.
3. Three of the longest-lived democracies on the planet all were based on range voting. One of them employed hundreds of trillions of elections over the last 20 million years.
(Yes, I am aware fewer than 20 billion humans ever lived. Hint: the third democracy did not involve humans.)
See:
http://rangevoting.org/
Submitted by: Joseph Mitchell/CEAS
8. The Laurence Baxter Memorial Symposium
The Applied Math & Statistics Dept. is hosting The Laurence Baxter Memorial Symposium, Friday, May 9th, 2008, from 11am to 5pm, in the Wang Ctr, Theatre. This year's theme is Financial Affairs. The lectures are geared for grad students, but anyone can attend. Professors Tze Lai, from Stanford Univ, Robert Frey, SBU and Haipeng Xing, SBU are the featured speakers. Registration is required and appreciated. Contact the AMS Office, # 632-8370
Submitted by: Maripat Quinn/CEAS
9. The Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series presentsDr. Jay Semel of the Obermann Institute, University of Iowa
The Humanities Institute's Distinguished Lecture Series
Monday, May 5th 4:30PM in room 1006 of Humanities
"Why do so few humanities faculty commit suicide? Reflections on an old joke and on new trajectories"
Jay Semel is Director of the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies and also Associate Vice President for Research at The University of Iowa. He was the architect of the University of Iowa Arts and Humanities Initiative, which led to the State of Iowa adding $400,000 to the University of Iowa's annual budget to support scholarly and creative work. He has received national and state awards for developing interdisciplinary research programs. He chaired a state-wide Year of the Arts and Humanities and has directed Mellon- and NEH-funded consortial projects.
Seminar Coordinators, Dr. E. Ann Kaplan, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director, Humanities Institute and Dr. John Lutterbie, Assoc. Professor and Associate Director, Humanities Institute
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
10. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Today: Monday, May 5, 2008 Dr. Cheng-Wen (Ken) Wu will be giving a Seminar entitled "Lung Cancer Genomics: Molecular Signature and Personalized Medicine" in the Life Sciences Building Room 038 at 12:00 noon. Dr. Wu is a Distinguished Investigator & Founding President of National Health Research Institutes. Michael Hayman will be hosting this Seminar.
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
11. Ecology and Evolution Seminar"Evolution and Dynamics of the Transcriptome at Multiple Scales"
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Junhyong Kim, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania. Host: Dr. Lev Ginzburg. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at 631-632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)Department of Medicine Seminar Series
Treatment of Bleeding Gastrointestinal
Arterio-Venous Malformations
Using An Old Dog For New Tricks
Atul Kumar, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Friday, May 16, 2008
HSC T16 - Room 025
Refreshments begin at 3:45pm
Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
06. Charitable
1. Meals2Heal - Show Your Support for Children in Madgascar
The Madagascar Ankizy Fund (MAF) and the Graduate Program of Public Health invite you to skip an unhealthy snack/meal to improve your health while helping children affected by dental problems in remote areas of Madagascar. The Meal2Heal Fundraiser asks that you donate the amount equivalent to the price of the snack/meal skipped to the MAF Smile a Day Oral Health Education Program.
Donations can be dropped off until Friday, May 9th in participating departments campus-wide, or continuously by check or credit card. For a list of participating departments, visit the fundraiser website: www.meals2heal.webs.com.
Children and adolescents in the serviced areas have an average of 3 teeth extracted and 2 cavities filled. Your donation will help purchase education materials for elementary schools in the region as well as fund an oral health training session for elementary school teachers.
Misaotra Betsaka (Thank you in Malagasy)
http://www.meals2heal.webs.com
Submitted by: Samia Omar/GST
2. Golf Outing to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Join us on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Hamlet Willow Creek in Mt. Sinai, NY as we honor Stony Brook University President Shirley Strum Kenny. Choose from two tee times, 7:30 am and 12:30 pm. For registration and sponsorship information contact Catherine.Horgan@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
3. National Cancer Survivors DaySunday, June 1st 11 AM - 2 PM Parking lot of Cancer Center
Volunteers needed and staff encouraged to share this celebratory event with those touched by cancer and the medical team from SBUH involved in their care. "Survivor Stony Brook" offers carnival-type games, including "Dunk-A-Doc", DJ, live band and lots of good,clean fun for the entire family. Admission is free, but registration is required for cancer survivors to receive their memento.
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/index.cfm?id=2296
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
4. National Bone Marrow Registration Drive
Stony Brook is participating in The National Marrow Donor Program who are waiving the fee for potential donors to become part of the national Bone Marrow Donation registry. Tables will be set up on the following days where you can fill out an application and have your cheek swabbed by staff from the program to see if you qualify as a bone marrow donor. They will process the information and notify you by mail if you are a potential donor.
May 15, 2008 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hospital Level 5 by the Windows Cafe
May 16, 2008 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Hospital Level 5 by the Windows Cafe
May 16, 2008 11:00AM - 3:00 PM Galleria, HSC L3
Registration is not required but if you have any questions please call 631-444-4000 or explore their website for more information:
http://www.marrow.org
Submitted by: Danielle Gruebel/UHMC
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. The Cody Comedy Festival - May 14, 2008
To benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University.
Funny Bone Reception 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center, Tickets $150, includes admission to comedy show. Other sponsorship packages are available.
Comedy Show 8:30 to 10:30 pm at the Staller Center for the Arts, Tickets $25.
Please join us before the Comedy Show for a VIP sit-down dinner at the Wang Center. While enjoying this elegant pre-show event, an array of silent and live auction prizes will be on display for your bidding pleasure.
The Comedy Show features three of the best comedians on the comedy circuit:
Eddie Brill, Tom Cotter and Joe DeVito.
The Funny Bone Reception and the Comedy show are open to the public, please call 632.4466, or e-mail SBUH-HSC_Events@notes.cc.sunysb.edu. to purchase sponsorship packages or tickets.
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/HSC
2. Senior Art Majors Exhibit New Work at the Staller Center
The University Art Gallery in the Staller Center presents its annual exhibition of works by senior art majors from Wednesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 21. The juried "Senior Show 2008" will include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, works on paper, and electronic media installations, selected by faculty members of the Department of Art from among the best work of this year's graduating class. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4pm, and Saturday, 7 to 9pm. A reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 7 to 9pm. 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
3. A Wok through Chinese Culinary History
Savor and digest the history of Chinese cuisine at a dramatic new exhibition of the Jacqueline M. Newman Chinese Cookbook Collection. Stony Brook University’s collection includes more than 3,000 cookbooksfrom the oldest to the smallest to the longest, and everything in betweenas well as many other fascinating culinary items. Don’t miss this the world premiere of this one-of-a-kind visual banquet for everyone interested in one of the world’s greatest civilizations.
April 28 - May 30, Charles B. Wang Center
Opening reception Tuesday, May 6, 5:00 PM
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/cookbooks.shtml
Submitted by: Matthew Mcalpin/GST
4. "Sonic Residues" Concert and Exhibition
The Sonic Residues Festival (
http://sonicresidues.net/
) will develop subtle and complex spaces of auditory experience, organized loosely around the theme of audible remainders in time and space. Our festival will synergistically combine a concert performance, a gallery exhibit, portable media works, and several provocative lectures as mediums of access to sonic residues. The Sonic Residues Exhibition will take place in the Student Activities Center Art Gallery from April 29th to May 12th, 2008. The Sonic Residues Concert will take place in the Wang Center Theatre on May 12 at 7:30. A DJ/VJ after-party will follow the concert at the University Cafe at 9:00. The Sonic Residues Lecture Series includes: Luke DuBois (Keynote Speaker), March 26th at 3pm at the Humanities Institute, Rm. 1006; Melissa Ragona, May 7th at 4 pm in the Humanities Institute, Rm. 1006; and Pamela Z, May 12th at 3pm in the Wang Center Chapel.
http://sonicresidues.net/
Submitted by: Sean Connolly/CAS
5. 2008 Chuck Priore Football Camps
Seawolves All Positions Overnight Football Camp: Grades 9 - 12, July 19th & 20th
W.I.N. Youth Day Camp: Ages 6 - 14, July 21st - July 25th
10% Discount for all Stony Brook employees!
Submitted by: Carlton Goff/Pres
6. Annual Diversity Day - Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12:40pm-2:10pm (Campus Life Time), Academic Mall/Student Activities Center
Diversity Day brings individuals of different backgrounds together for an annual day of celebration and togetherness. Every spring semester during Strawberry Festival, the Stony Brook community shares the many dimensions of our different heritages and lifestyles through music and dance performances, creative arts, and cultural offerings. The event features a Cultural Performance Showcase, which is presented by Stony Brook's student clubs and organizations. Join us! Participants also can test their cultural knowledge to get a T-shirt giveaway. See how much fun learning about our diversity can be!
http://www.multiculturalaffairs@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
7. Steve Tilston, British singer/songwriter and acclaimed finger-style guitarist at The University Cafe Sunday evening, June 1st at 7:00 P.M.
Spend a spring evening at the University Cafe with the music of Steve Tilston
Steve Tilston's work has been widely recognized in the world of folk and contemporary music over the course of his career of thirty years. Many of his songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, among others. Chris Smither says that "Steve Tilston has an annoying habit of doing things with his guitar and lyrics that I wish I'd thought of first.
Opening for Steve Tilston is James O'Malley, also a fine finger-style guitarist and a songwriter who stands at the top of the Long Island musical scene.
Advance tickets ($18.00) now at a significant savings at www.universitycafe.org until May 29th. Any remaining tickets at the door for $22.00
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
8. Strawberry Festival
The Annual Strawberry Festival IS Back!
Wednesday, May 7th 11:00am - 2:00pm
In Front Of The Student Activities Center
$7.99 for 12 Delicious Strawberry Stations
Purchase Your Tickets Early and Save Money!
$7.49 if purchased prior to May 7th @ the Student Activities Center, Administration Cart, Union Commons, Kelly Dining Center, Tabler Cafe, or Campus Connection @ H-Quad.
Wear your Stony Brook red cap at Strawberry Fest and save $1.00
For Menu and More Info go to www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Lisa Ospitale/FSA
9. Starbucks Coffee in The Stony Brook Union Now Open!
Enjoy your Favorite Starbucks Beverage
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm
2nd Floor Stony Brook Union (Next To Wolfie's Restaurant)
Brought To You By The Faculty Student Association
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Lisa Ospitale/FSA
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. The Chautauqua 2008 Short Courses for College and University Faculty
After many years of support by the National Science Foundation, Professional Education Program-Outreach will continue its several years commitment to the Chautauqua Short Courses. This nation-wide faculty development program in natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, and mathematics will offer eight courses. Five courses will be held at Stony Brook’s mid-town Manhattan site- Science & Art (6/5-6/7), Globalization and the Impact of Worldwide Poverty and Inequality(6/12-6/14), Science and Social Justice (6/9-6/11), Using Case Studies to Teach Science--A Workshop (6/19-6/21), Agent Orange: Abandoned Values and "A Kind of Chemical Warfare(6/26-6/28), one in Washington D.C.-Women and Minorities in the Sciences: How Faculty Can Make a Difference (6/5 -6/7) , and one in Beijing -China Confronts New Security Issues (6/9-6/13). Enrollment is limited to 24 participants only . Doctoral fellows are eligible to participate. For questions, contact Patricia Dixon at: PADixon@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or at (631) 632-7696.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/ceie/chautauqua/
Submitted by: Patricia Dixon/Prov
2. 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 C: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
3. 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 632-7071
10% discount for University employees, Spouses and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section C: Mondays, 10am-1pm; June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. The Southampton Children's Literature Conference, July 9 - 13, 2008
Are you interested in writing or illustrating children's books? How about studying children’s literature? We’re inviting writers, illustrators, educators and readers to spend a few days in the Hamptons to analyze and celebrate books, plays, and television programs for children. For more information and an application, visit our website,
http://www.stonybrook.edu/writers/
http://www.stonybrook.edu/writers/
Submitted by: Carla Caglioti/Prov
09. Research
1. How well do Your Lungs Work?
We are studying both overweight and normal weight participants. Are you a never smoker?
If you have no known lung problems, the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Stony Brook Hospital would like to invite you to consider entering an investigational study of aerosol deposition. The research project is being performed to investigate the pattern of particle deposition in the lungs of patients who are overweight and comparing to the pattern in normal weight people. For details please contact Dr. Daroowalla at 444-3869.
Compensation will be awarded to those who participate in the study.
Submitted by: Mario Solomita/UHMC
2. Study of HIV+/AIDS and Chromium Picolinate
The General Clinical Research Center at Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking volunteers 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of HIV+ or AIDS to research the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate in the treatment of complications of current HIV therapy including insulin resistance, (leading to Diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy). Volunteers are offered compensation up to $1,700 plus transportation expenses.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Effect of Pioglitazone on the course of new onset Type I Diabetes
Effect of Pioglitazone on the course of new onset Type I Diabetes Looking for Children and Adolescents Between 6 and 18 Years of Age, With a Recent Diagnosis of Type I Diabetes to Participate in a six (6) month study to see if Pioglitazone can reduce insulin requirements
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
For More Information, Please Call 631 444-6900
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
18 to 65 years of age, 10 years smoke free taking a steroid inhaler daily for the past 6 months to participate in an 8 week study on the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on asthma. You will be taught mindfulness meditation techniques such as sitting meditation, body scan meditation, walking meditation. Compensation of up to $100 will be paid upon your completion of this study
For further information please call: 631-444-1200
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Seeking Volunteers with Cystic Fibrosis
18 years of age or older to participate in a 28 week research study to examine the efficacy of IGF-1 treatment to maintain or improve body weight and composition.
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
For More Information, Please Call 631 444-6900
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
6. Crack or cocaine problems?
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Crack and cocaine users needed, fee paid
Also 18-55 years old in good health for participation in brain imaging medical research.
Confidentiality maintained. Transportation provided.
1-888-352-7380
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
7. Brookhaven National LaboratoryRelationship Conflict Study
Brain Imaging and Medical Research
Male Participants Needed
Must be 18-50 years old, in good health, and currently married or cohabitating.
Confidentiality maintained. Transportation provided.
Call to see if you qualify
Patricia A. Woicik, Ph.D.
Neuropsychoimaging Group
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Bldg 490, Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-4472
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
8. Not getting along with your partner?
Researchers at Stony Brook University are looking for married or cohbiting couples to participate in a relationship behavior survey.
Eligible couples will attend the research lab together for one session, and complete questionnaires and interviews.
Each person will be paid $35 for participation ($70 per couple)
You may be eligible if you are married or have been living together for at least one year and aren't getting along with your partner or have been arguing frequently.
Call now: (631) 632-7850 (ask for Anita)
Submitted by: Anita Jose/GST
10. Miscellaneous
1. Seawolves Sports Summer Camps632-4550
Stony Brook Athletics provides quality overnight or full day sport programs directed by NCAA Division I college coaches. Each camper is given the opportunity to receive instruction from the top college players in the game today. The Seawolves sports camps are tailored to campers of all skill levels and abilities so that children have the opportunity to progress at their own rate. We offer Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Millon Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball, Football, Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Strength and Conditioning, Tennis, and Volleyball Camp. Please call for our brochures or visit our website. Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM for the following dates: March 15th, April 12th, and May 17th, 2008.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
2. Job Opportunity Bookkeeper (Full-Time)
Faculty Student Association at Stony Brook University seeks an experienced full-time Bookkeeper. 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 $35k to $40k range. Send resume and cover letter by 5/12/08 to Chris Oster, Human Resources Manager, Dept. BCA, 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
3. Plant Sale
The Black Faculty Staff Association is holding it's annual plant sale on Friday, May 9th on Level 5 between the cafeterias beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Submitted by: Diane Piscitelli/UHMC
4. Summer Camps At Stony Brook632-4550
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. We have one Open Houses left located in the Sports Complex on Saturday morning from 9AM to 12PM on May 17th, 2008.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
5. New ~ Southampton Summer Camps632-4933
Stony Brook Southampton is proud to announce a new camp program for children between the ages of 8 to 13 on the picturesque 82 acre campus. The camp offers a variety of athletic activities to fill your child’s day with exercise and adventure. Campers can choose either a half-day or full day for one, two, three or four weeks’ duration. Each day includes a healthy hot lunch. Open House at Southampton Campus are on Saturdays,May 3rd and June 7th from 10AM to 1PM, call for our brochure.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
6. Employment Opportunity
Entry level supervisor position available at the University Bookstore at the Melville Library Building. Contact Cathy Pacheco at X26551 for more information.
Submitted by: Cathy Pacheco/FSA