Campus Announcements for the week of 09/01/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Attention all students, faculty, and staff who are in the process of becoming United States Citizens! Please read on...
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. HRS Training and Organizational Development Fall Calendar is just a click away!
2. How to Start a Successful Business at Home
3. Fire Safety Day
4. Take a tour of the Melville Library
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
2. Chemistry Department Seminar
3. New York Regional Support Group for Individuals with Klinefelter Syndrome and other Extra X and Y Chromosomal Conditions
4. Neuroscience Seminar Series
5. Writers Speak: Poet Molly Peacock at Southampton on September 10
6. Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium, Sept. 5, 2008
7. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminar
06. Charitable
1. Dr. Allen G. Meek's 25th Anniversary Gala
2. L.I. Traditional Tae Kwon Do Center Fall Festival to Benefit the Cody Center
3. Flying Point 10K - Race for Autism Awareness
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Are You Talented? The Bookstore Would Like You to Perform During Campus Lifetime!
2. Origami Presentation at the University Bookstore
3. Open House at the Craft Center 9/10
4. Concorso d'Eleganza III:Celebration of Italian Automotive Excellence and Beauty, Sunday, September 14, 10 am-1 pm. Lawn across from Sports Complex.
5. Improv Comedy Workshop Begins 10/14
6. Fall Films for Campus and Community at Staller Center-Passes on sale-www.stallercenter.com-631-632-ARTS [2787]
7. Film: Operation Filmmaker
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Registration is still open for the PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course
2. Fundamentals Pottery Class
3. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I
4. Advanced Access
5. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX
6. Bartending Class (SEC.B)Begins 10/15
7. Introduction to Microsoft Word
8. Advanced Word Modules I-IV
9. Microsoft PowerPoint
09. Research
1. Not getting along with your partner?
2. Research Study designed to determine the clinical efficacy of an anti-cellulite cream.
3. Study Of Hiv+/Aids And Chromium Picolinate
4. Research Volunteers Needed - Mindfulness and IBS
5. Are You Overweight?
6. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Opportunity - Bookkeeper
2. Community Household Sharps Collection - Location Change
3. Part-Time Job Expo
4. West Campus UUP Welcome Back Barbeque
5. Fitness and Nature Walk through the Ashley Schiff Preserve, Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.
6. Math, Physics and Language classes for elementary and middle school students in StonyBrook University.
01. Administrative
1. 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
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. HRS Training and Organizational Development Fall Calendar is just a click away!
Find out about courses, check course dates, register on-line, and receive training course confirmation by clicking on the link below.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training/courses.shtml
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
2. 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
3. Fire Safety Day
Stony Brook University Fire Marshal's office will be sponsoring the annual Campus Fire Safety Day on Tuesday September 16th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on the SAC Plaza. This event will include hands on fire extinguisher training, a smoke trailer, demonstrations by the MTA LIRR, the NYS DEC Forest Rangers,Suffolk County Fire Rescue K-9 unit and the mobile command post. Smokey the Bear & Wolfie will be handing out prizes & gifts. Please call the University Fire Marshal's office @ 632-9678 with any questions.
Submitted by: Scott Gershowitz/Admin
4. Take a tour of 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 at the Central Reading Room, Melville Library. All tours run about 30 minutes. Check website for more details. Friday, Sept. 5 at 1 PM
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Stephen Schwartz from the Atmospheric Sciences Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory. Professor Schwartz's seminar entitled, "Heat Capacity, Time Constant, and Sensitivity of Earth's Climate System," will be presented on Wednesday, September 3, 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
2. Chemistry Department Seminar
On Friday, September 5, 2008, Dr. Iwao Ojima from Stony Brook's Chemistry Department will be holding a seminar entitled, " Synthetic Organic Chemistry at the Biomedical Interface." in room 412 in the Chemistry Dept. Bldg. from 4pm-6pm.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/Admin
3. 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
4. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be holding a seminar. Glenn Turner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory will be speaking about Neural coding in the Drosophila olfactory system
Coffee at 11:45
Host: Maurice Kernan 632-9964
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
5. 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
6. Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium, Sept. 5, 2008
Please join us for an Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium by Bob Gagosian, CEO of The Consortium for Ocean Leadership. His seminar entitled "A New Paradigm for Federal Research Funding and the Future of Oceanography" will be presented on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus).
http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/
Submitted by: Chester Frost/MSRC
7. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminar
Please join us next 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
06. Charitable
1. Dr. Allen G. Meek's 25th Anniversary Gala
Let's Celebrate Dr. Allen G. Meek's 25th Anniversary Gala as Founding Chairman and Professor of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Thursday, September 18th, 2008 - 6-7 pm Cocktails - 7-11 pm - Dinner Dance - Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills, Port Jefferson, NY. Net proceeds to benefit cancer research. For tickets and sponsorship information call M. Amato at 631-444-2206. Evening Attire.
Submitted by: Margaret Amato/UHMC
2. L.I. Traditional Tae Kwon Do Center Fall Festival to Benefit the Cody Center
Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: 190-3 Belle Meade Road, East Setauket, 631-630-6575
Included in this fun filled day will be prizes, raffles, a bounce house, food and demonstrations. The proceeds will support the Matt and Debra Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University Hospital.
http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/codycenter/upcoming_special_events.cfm
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
3. Flying Point 10K - Race for Autism Awareness
The Flying Point 10K for Autism Awareness is set for Sunday, September 21 at beautiful Flying Point Beach in Water Mill. This year, the race is part of Long Island Track & Field's Grand Prix Series, which makes it a draw for serious competitors across Long Island. Those who support the cause, but wish to participate in a less competitive way, may participate in the 2K Fun Walk on a beachside road. Pledge forms for individual sponsorships are available at www.flyingpointrun.com. Registration for the 10K is also available at the website. The event raises money for the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
http://www.flyingpointrun.com/
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Are You Talented? The Bookstore Would Like You to Perform During Campus Lifetime!
Every Wednesday from 12:40pm - 2:20pm during the academic year, there are no classes scheduled. This free hour and twenty minutes is an opportunity for everyone on campus to come together, whether faculty, students, or staff. The Bookstore Staff is offering their space for this purpose on Wednesdays beginning this Fall Semester. Whether you play a musical instrument, have a book you've written, artwork you've created, or a simple trick or talent you would like to share, the Bookstore welcomes all. Call Boon Teo at 632-6551 to request a date to share your talent with the campus.
Submitted by: Deborah DiFranco/FSA
2. Origami Presentation at the University Bookstore
Shrikant Iyer a Systems Administrator on campus with a passion for paper, will bring his knowledge and talent to the Bookstore with an Origami demonstration on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m. Refreshments to follow. If you would like to attend, please RSVP now to Boon Teo, Bookstore Manager at 2-6551.
Submitted by: Deborah DiFranco/FSA
3. Open House at the Craft Center 9/10
Your 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. Concorso d'Eleganza III:Celebration of Italian Automotive Excellence and Beauty, Sunday, September 14, 10 am-1 pm. Lawn across from Sports Complex.
September, 14, Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Center for Italian Studies' Concorso d’Eleganza III, Third Annual Celebration of Italian Automotive Excellence and Beauty: A display of art forms on wheels as a means of illustrating one form of Italian culture. Various Italian car clubs will be represented: Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lamborghini, Lancia and Fiat. Display cars will rally at Stony Brook University campus on the lawn directly across from the Sports Complex, John S. Toll Drive. Viewing is free and open to the public. Owners of Italian automobiles interested in participating in this display, please contact Center for Italian Studies, 631-632-7444 or jfusco@italianstudies.org
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
5. Improv Comedy Workshop Begins 10/14
This workshop is an introduction to Improv Comedy. Students will begin by learning basic skills; focus, listening, reacting, teamwork, acceptance, scene work and trust. Each week we’ll play different improv games as seen on the TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? This class is an excellent tool to build confidence, overcome stage fright, public speaking, improve acting skills, meet new people or entertain your friends. Bring to class your imagination! Location: Union Ballroom. Price: $67/student, $95/non-student. Six Tuesdays, begins 10/14, 7:00pm 9:30 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
6. Fall Films for Campus and Community at Staller Center-Passes on sale-www.stallercenter.com-631-632-ARTS [2787]
Six Fridays, twelve films, all for $25 adults, $20 students (students: in-person at the Staller Center Box Office). Coming Friday, Sept. 12: The Counterfeiters at 7:00 pm; Then She Found Me at 9:15 pm. For Friday, Sept. 19: Flight of the Red Balloon at 7:00 pm; Shine a Light at 9:30 pm. Single tickets go on sale Sept. 2: $8; $6. Go to stallercenter.com for complete schedule of all movies showing through November 14.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
7. 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
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Registration is still open for the PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course
Planning to earn your Professional Human Resource or Senior Professional in Human Resources designation? Now is the time to enroll. In partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, the School of Professional Development offers the industry recognized PHR/SPHR certification preparation course.
Improve your workplace effectiveness immediately. Students enrolled in our class benefit from:
*A structured classroom environment that enhances learning and helps you stay on track
*An experienced instructor to explain concepts and apply then to your industry
*Opportunities to network and share real-world experiences with other HR professionals
*Minimizing travel and maximizing employer tuition assistance
The PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course is offered in two formats; 36-hour Standard Prep and an 18-hour Accelerated Prep
The Standard Prep is scheduled to start Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 10am
Accelerated Prep is scheduled to start Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 6pm
Visit www.stonybrook.edu/spd/shrm for eligibility, discounts, times and locations.
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Fundamentals Pottery Class
Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing and hand-building for creating bowls, cups, vases, sculpture and anything imaginable. Glaze and surface designs will be demonstrated and no prior clay experience needed. Instruction, Ceramic Membership, glazes and some firings included. Six Mondays, begins 9/22 (no class 9/29); 5:45 pm 7:45 pm; Union room 049. 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. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I
NCE 314.1 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This special topics course covers graphing and advanced functions.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7022
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 15 & 22, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; Nobemver 24 & December 1, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. Advanced Access
NCE 317.1 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
Add power to you database by creating custom forms, reports and advanced techniques with tables, queries and macros. There will be a review of using relational databases and mastering relationships.
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
CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section D: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; October 16, 23, 30 & November 6, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; November 24; December 1, 8 & 15, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
5. Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. Focus is on creating Web animation. This course will guide students through fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Required Text: Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Katherine Ulrich, retail: $24.99. Cost of text is not included in course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7022
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 10, 17 & 24; October 1, 15, 22 & 29; November 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
6. Bartending Class (SEC.B)Begins 10/15
A complete introduction to mix drinks and liquors as well as bars management. Plenty of in-class practice (using simulated liquors), lectures, and demonstrations. A popular and useful entertainment course. Includes book and certificate. Location: Union Studio 081.
Price: $75/student, $90/non-student. SEC A- Six Tuesdays, begins 10/7, 7:00 pm 9:00 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
7. Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
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, spouces, and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section B: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 9, 16, 23; October 7 & 14, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
8. Advanced Word Modules I-IV
The Advanced Word Modules I-IV will cover topics ranging from multiple document management, mail merge, mass mailings, tables and document forms, mailing labels and envelopes, footnotes, document generation, paragraph numbering, and picture and file insertion.
Each Advanced Module is two sessions for three hours each.
For individual module specifics including dates, registration requirements and prices visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
10% discount for University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
9. Microsoft PowerPoint
NCE 318 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint. A must for sales professionals, trainers, teachers and business presenters, this course demonstrates how to create
and combine text and graphics for professional-looking business presentations. Learn to create your own slide presentation in a minimum amount of time.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section C: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; September 4, 11, 18 & 25; October 2, 2008
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer for registration information
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
09. Research
1. Not getting along with your partner?
Researchers at Stony Brook University are looking for 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) AND will recieve referrals for therapy.
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)
Or email: stonybrook_relationshipstudy@yahoo.com (Include your name and phone number)
Submitted by: Anita Jose/GST
2. Research Study designed to determine the clinical efficacy of an anti-cellulite cream.
We are seeking females, 25 to 45 years of age, with a body mass index (BMI) of 19-24 to participate in a research study designed to determine the clinical efficacy of an anti-cellulite cream. This study is being conducted at BASF Beauty Care Solutions located at the Long Island High Technology Incubator at Stony Brook University . Participants will be compensated up to $200.00.
To determine your BMI or for More Information Please Call 631-689-5500
Submitted by: Jeanne Neville/UHMC
3. 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
4. Research Volunteers Needed - Mindfulness and IBS
Study Title: Mindfulness Meditation for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how a 45-minute Mindfulness Meditation technique is associated with physiological and self-report outcomes in patients suffering from diarrhea predominant IBS.
Eligibility:
You may be eligible to participate if:
You are age 18 or older
Have been diagnosed with diarrhea-predominant IBS
Participation involves:
3 visits to Stony Brook University Psychological Center to fill out questionnaires and participate in training for a mindfulness meditation treatment for IBS symptoms
Monitoring of mood, stress and IBS symptoms for 6 weeks
Participation in a brief weekly telephone interview
Eligible participants may be compensated up to $25 upon completion.
Contact: Mindfulness/IBS Study 631-632-3050
Submitted by: Genna Hymowitz/GST
5. Are You Overweight?
We are seeking individuals, both men and women, 25 to 45 years of age to participate in a research study looking at "Markers of Pre-Diabetes" in overweight people. This study is being conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Medical Center . Participants will be compensated up to $750.00
For More Information Please Call 631-444 3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
6. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. 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
2. Community Household Sharps Collection - Location Change
Stony Brook University Hospital has designated the Dental Care Center as its new drop-off site for community household sharps collection. There is no longer a drop-off site located at Suffolk Hall.
Long Island residents can place their used sharp object (needles, syringes, lancets, etc.) in a hard plastic container with a tight cap or lid, such as a plastic laundry detergent or bleach container. When the container is full, tightly cap the container and seal with heavy duty tape for added protection. Label the sharps containers with the words BIOHAZARD using a waterproof ink marker.
Residents may bring their appropriate sharps container to the Main Reception Desk at the Dental Care Center, located on the campus of Stony Brook University, South Drive, any workday Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For further information call (631) 444-6783.
Submitted by: Jeffrey Carter/Admin
3. Part-Time Job Expo
The Part-Time Job Expo links students with on-campus (SB Students only) and off-campus job opportunities (SB & SUNY students). University departments offer work-study and student assistant positions. Off-campus employers, many of whom are accessible by bus, visit campus to hire students for part-time positions. The Expo will take place on 9/03/08 from 11AM-2PM, located in SAC Ballrooms A and B. Students must have a Stony Brook or SUNY ID to enter this event. To view employers attending this event, log on to your ZebraNet account and click on events/job fairs.
Submitted by: Antony Lin/OSA
4. 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
5. Fitness and Nature Walk through the Ashley Schiff Preserve, Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.
Discover the miles of woodland trails that run through the Stony Brook campus. Every Wednesday morning, Friends of the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve sponsor a fitness and nature study walk, beginning at the trailhead near the traffic circle on Circle Drive. We walk meet every Wednesday at 7:30am, weather permitting. For more information, phone 631-357-3065 or email mcon@optonline.net
http://pbisotopes.ess.sunysb.edu/a-schiff/
Submitted by: Sharon Pavulaan/CEAS
6. 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