Campus Announcements for the week of 06/09/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Ride Sharing
2. Campus Roadway Improvements-Updates
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Blackboard Workshops for Summer 2008!
2. Maple TA Webinar
3. Maple T.A.: Advanced Question Creation
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Top 10 Secrets to Beating Your Carb and Sugar Addictions
5. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Mindful Awareness: Staying Focused at Work
6. Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
2. "Keeping the Books"Speaker: Ira Kantor, CPA
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 5th Annual Dr. Peter F. Cohn Visiting Professor of Medicine Lecture
2. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
3. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
06. Charitable
1. Clothing Bins Help the Cause Please Donate
2. 2008 Kiwanis/Plymouth Car Show and Craft Fair
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Music at Southampton: Sustainable Treasures
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. The Chautauqua 2008 Short Courses for College and University Faculty
2. Craft Center Summer Courses
3. Paper Clay handbuilding Classes
4. Basic Digital Camera Workshop
09. Research
1. Study of HIV+/AIDS and Chromium Picolinate
2. Effect of Pioglitazone on the course of new onset Type I Diabetes
3. Seeking Volunteers with Cystic Fibrosis
4. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
5. Crack or cocaine problems?
6. Brookhaven National LaboratoryRelationship Conflict Study
7. Not getting along with your partner?
8. Seeking volunteers for a study on work environment and health.
10. Miscellaneous
1. Camp Academies at Stony Brook632-4550
2. Fitness and Nature Walk through the Ashley Schiff Preserve, Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.
3. Memorial Service
01. Administrative
1. 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
2. Campus Roadway Improvements-Updates
By or before 5 PM on June 9, 2008 the roadwork on Toll Drive is scheduled to be complete and it will then be re-opened to through traffic.
As of 7 AM on June 10, 2008 Marburger Drive will be CLOSED TO ALL SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC and will be OPEN FOR NORTH BOUND TRAFFIC ONLY.
Vehicles will be able to come onto campus using the South Drive Entrance but, when leaving campus, must use either the Main or North Entrance.
Submitted by: Mark Woodruff/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Blackboard Workshops for Summer 2008!
The Instructional Technology Support Team is providing workshops on various Blackboard topics throughout the summer. Please come and get a head start on your Fall course!
Topics include:
- Posting content
- Blogs & wikis
- Tests & surveys
- Tools
- SafeAssign
- Gradebook
- ...and more!
To register:
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes
Submitted by: Andrea Doherty/DoIT
2. Maple TA Webinar
An introduction to Maple T.A., an online testing and assessment system powered by Maple. This system can be used for placement testing, homework, drill and practice, as well as quizzes and exams. Maple T.A. supports complex, free-form entry and intelligent evaluation of responses, making this system ideal for mathematics, science, or any course that requires mathematics. This interactive session will provide an overview of the system and a full demonstration of the technology.
Wednesday, June 11, 2-3 p.m.
This system will be available for use with Fall classes.
For more information, contact Nancy Duffrin, nduffrin@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Registration required:
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes
Submitted by: Nancy Duffrin/DoIT
3. Maple T.A.: Advanced Question Creation
Tuesday, June 17, 9am -- 4pm
Hands-on Training at SBU by a MapleSoft Expert
Part 1 Question Bank Editor Basics
You will learn how to create and customize questions.
Part 2 Algorithmic Variables
Continuing from part 1, you will learn how to create and utilize more complex algorithmic variables.
Part 3 Maple-graded Questions
You will learn how to make the most of your Maple-graded questions.
Part 4 Applet Questions
You will learn how to use built-in applets to enhance your questions,
Questions? Email Nancy.Duffrin@stonybrook.edu
Register and more information:
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Submitted by: Nancy Duffrin/DoIT
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Top 10 Secrets to Beating Your Carb and Sugar Addictions
Do you feel TRAPPED by your Carb or Sugar Addiction? Free yourself from your addictions by joining us for a fun and interactive workshop guaranteed to beat your Carb and Sugar Addiction! Make this your LAST STOP to beating your addiction and reclaim your health once and for all. Handouts.
Guest Speaker, Barbara Ann Grova, Holistic Nutritionist, Nutritional Healing
June 11th, Wang Center, Room 201, 12:00-1:00
To register call EAP at 26085.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
5. EAP Lunchtime Learning-Mindful Awareness: Staying Focused at Work
Learn techniques to increase concentration and attention while reducing the stressful responses that interfere with concentration and productivity at work. Participants will become acquainted with the practice of mindfulness meditation and have an opportunity to experience new ways to deal with distractions and stress.
Guest Speakers, Jo Ann Rosen, Ed.D. & Cheryl Kurash, Ph.D.
June 18, 2008
Wang Center, Room 101
HSC, Classroom 152, Level 3
Both workshops are from 12:00-1:00
To register call EAP at 26085.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
6. Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service
June 24 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.
Only THREE seats left so click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0022
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
1:00 P.M., Friday, June 13, 2008, Life Sciences Building, Room 038.
"Tolerance to Apical Meristem Damage in Arabidopsis thaliana (Brassicaceae): A Closer Look and the Broader Picture." Joshua Banta, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at 631-632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
2. "Keeping the Books"Speaker: Ira Kantor, CPA
Small Business Development Center FREE Workshop
June 11, 2008 9:00 am - 11:00 am
LI High Tech Incubator Conf. Room
To register: call Lynne Schmidt at 29084, or e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
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Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 5th Annual Dr. Peter F. Cohn Visiting Professor of Medicine Lecture
On Wednesday June 11 Dr. Hal Dietz of Johns Hopkins University will be presenting a lecture entitled "Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders: From Molecules to Medicines"
The lecture will be on level 3 of the Health Sciences Center in lecture hall 6, followed by a reception in the Heart Center of the Hospital.
Submitted by: Jason Moschinger/UHMC
2. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 12 noon
"Protein Deamidation: Design or Design Flaw?",Dr. Kirsten Lampi, Integrative Biosciences Department, School of Dentistry, OHSU, Portland, Oregon
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Richard Mathias
http://www.pnb.sunysb.edu/
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
3. Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
"I love Science"
"I am taking Biology as one of my courses"
If you answered "YES" to any one of the above questions try to answer the next three.
"What should I do next?"
"What are the different careers and fields in Biomedical Sciences?"
"How can I plan for my future in the field of Biomedical Sciences?"
If you don’t have definitive answers to the above statements, participate in "Science and Research Awareness Series" (SARAS) being organized by the Department of Anesthesiology at Stony Brook Medical Center in the summer of 2008 (July 7-24).
This program consists of lectures, expert’s views, video workshops and hands-on-workshops. Though this program is designed for high school and undergraduate students, it is open for everyone who is interested in Biomedical Sciences.
For complete program details, students comments, video excerpts and application material, click on the following website link:
http://anesthesia.stonybrook.edu/saras.html
http://anesthesia.stonybrook.edu/saras.html
Submitted by: Srinivas Pentyala/UHMC
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. 2008 Kiwanis/Plymouth Car Show and Craft Fair
On Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., The Kiwanis Club of the Mastics and the LI Regional Plymouth Owners Club will be hosing a Car Show & Craft Fair at Calabro Airport (entrance on Dawn Dr. just east of the William Floyd Parkway). Admission is $5.00 for adults, children under 12 are free. All proceeds from this event will be going to the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Kamp Kiwanis.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Music at Southampton: Sustainable Treasures
Sustainable Treasures Music Series
* July 10 Joint Concert with PianoFest/Brahms,Liebeslieder Waltzes,Op.52
* July 17 Jazz with Joel Frahm
* July 24 Sylvia McNair, Cabaret
* July 31 Jill Grove, Mezzo-soprano
* August 7 Patrick Carfizzi, Bass-baritone
* August 14 Christine Brewer, Soprano
* August 21 Jazz w/Christopher Higgins (bass), Frank LoCrasto(piano), Greg Ritchie (drums), Rebecca Martin (vocalist)
* August 28 Liz McCartney, Cabaret
All recitals will be at Avram Theater, Stony Brook Southampton at 8:00PM
Tickets:
Tickets are $40 each.
Discounts for Stony Brook and Southampton College Alumni are $25 each.
Discounts for Senior Citizens are $25 each.
Student tickets are $15.
Create a Subscription
For four or more concerts: $25 each | $20 each for Stony Brook faculty, staff and alumni, Southampton College alumni or Senior Citizens.
For further information, please e-mail Linda Merians, Linda.Merians@stonybrook.edu
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/southampton/treasures/
Submitted by: Jessica Kunis/Pres
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. Craft Center Summer Courses
Registration has begun for Arts & Leisure classes held at the Craft Center. Summer 2008 class offerings include: Digital Photo, Pottery on the Wheel, Ceramic Hand-building, Pastels, Watercolor Paining, Beaded Jewelry and Defensive Driving. Pre-registration is necessary. The Crafts Center classes are non-credit, low cost and open to the public. Gift certificates available.
For registration/brochure either come to the Craft Center located in the Student Union lower level room 049 or contact us: Phone 632-6822; Email craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu; Website www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
3. Paper Clay handbuilding Classes
The combination of paper fibers and porcelain produces a clay body with amazing possibilities. Here is an opportunity for beginners and experienced students to create functional and/or sculptural pieces without concern for shrinking, cracking or warping. It’s true! Come see for yourself and find your own way with paper clay. $80/Student, $100/Non-student. Fee includes use of glazes, some firings and ceramic membership. Five Thursdays, begins 6/26, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm, Union lower level room049. Other classes are also available! Pre registration required. For a full brochure and information, contact The Craft Center, Student Union room 049, 631-632-6822, email us craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, or look at our website www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Jenny Labonte/GST
4. Basic Digital Camera Workshop
This course will help students understand their digital camera so that they can shoot more creatively. Students will learn about the basics and the most useful functions of their personal digital camera. The class will explore how to compose and adjust for optimal image quality and beauty via demonstrations, examples and hands on practice. Bring your camera and owner’s manual to class . Two Tuesdays; 7/1 and 7/8; 6:00 pm 8:00 pm $40/student, $50/non-student, Union rm062. Pre registration is required. Other classes are also available! For a full brochure and information, contact The Craft Center, Student Union room 049, 631-632-6822, email us craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, or look at our website www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Jenny Labonte/GST
09. Research
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
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. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. Seeking volunteers for a study on work environment and health.
Researchers at Stony Brook University are conducting a study in collaboration with the Gallup organization to understand how work environment affects health. We are looking for volunteers for our study who are over 18 and work Monday through Friday, but do not work on the weekends. Involvement in the study is for less than one week and includes two trips to our campus office. Participants will be compensated up to $120. For further information, please call 631-632-3050, option 5 for the Workplace Engagement Study.
Submitted by: Leighann Litcher-Kelly/HSC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Camp Academies at Stony Brook632-4550
We now offer Camp Academies for children entering Kindergarten though grade 11 in the Fall 2008. Our special Camp Academies are designed to satisfy our campers with an interest in Art, Chess, Chess/Medical, Computers, GBA - Video Game Builders, Athletic/Medical, Acting, Sciences and Reading. These programs will run for one-week intervals during the summer. The camper will receive instructional activities relating to his or her chosen topic. A hot lunch and snack will also be provided. Call for our brochure or visit our website.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
2. 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
3. Memorial Service
A memorial service honoring the life of our dear colleague and friend Loretta Gvazdinskas will be held Wednesday, June 11 at 4 PM in the Health Sciences Center, Lecture Hall 1, Level 2.
Submitted by: Gayle German/UHMC