Campus Announcements for the week of 01/14/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. RFPs for Teaching, Learning + Technology funding due by January 31st
2. 2008 IRS Mileage Rate
3. Monthly Parking Garage Payment
4. 2008 Graduate Student, Faculty & Staff Award Nominations - Now Being Accepted
5. Libraries Increase Online Journal Holdings
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. HeartSaver w/ CPR Certification
2. Chemical Inventory Training: How to Respond to the EH&S Chemical Security Survey - 1/9 (Chem Bldg) & 1/15 (HSC)
3. Stony Brook's Teaching & Technology Colloquium - Tuesday 1/22 & Wednesday 1/23
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Fun and Fitness
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Organic Chemistry Faculty Search - Seminars, January 14 & 16
2. Steps to Success: Starting and Planning for Your Business
3. Neuroscience Seminar Series
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)Department of Medicine Seminar Series
2. Hip and knee pain seminar
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Sweet Dreams - An Evening of Chocolate Indulgence to benefit the Cody Center
2. Winter Softball Clinic - January 27, 2008
3. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ellis Paul at The University Cafe - Sunday January 20th 2 P.M.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Introduction to Microsoft Word
2. Online Certificate Programs in Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness
3. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
09. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
2. Seeking Volunteers Post-Menopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy 50-65 years of age
3. Are You Overweight?
4. Do You Have Prostate Cancer?
5. Effect of Pioglitazone on the course of new onset Type I Diabetes
6. Study of HIV+/AIDS and ChromiumPicolinate
7. How well do Your Lungs Work?
10. Miscellaneous
1. Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
2. Camp Academies at Stony Brook 632-4550
3. Seawolves Sport Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
4. Stony Brook Child Care Calendars for Sale
5. Job Opportunity - Assistant Retail Manager
01. Administrative
1. RFPs for Teaching, Learning + Technology funding due by January 31st
Proposals for funding for technology purchases for student use within west campus departments are due by Jan 31 2008. Please visit the proposal page for more information.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/DepartmentalServices/Pages/TechnologyFunding.aspx
Submitted by: Graham Glynn/DoIT
2. 2008 IRS Mileage Rate
The IRS has announced a new rate for personal car mileage. Beginning January 1, 2008, the standard mileage rate of a car (including vans, pickups or panel trucks) is 50.5 cents per mile for business travel. This standard rate for business miles is based on the costs of operating a vehicle such as maintenance and repairs, tires, gasoline, oil, insurance, license and registration fees and depreciation or (leased payments). The new rate applies to State, Research Foundation and Stony Brook Foundation travel.
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
3. Monthly Parking Garage Payment
Monthly Parking Garage Card Holders
Payment for your monthly parking garage permit is due on the first of the month. To avoid being locked out, please ensure we receive your payment within the first three business days of the month. Sign up today for the payroll parking deduction program and avoid the rush to pay! Forms and information are available at
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/parking/garages.shtml
Submitted by: Lynn A. Davis/Admin
4. 2008 Graduate Student, Faculty & Staff Award Nominations - Now Being Accepted
The Graduate Council Fellowship & Awards Committee will be accepting nominations through Monday, February 25, 2008, for the following awards, presented annually at the Graduate Awards Ceremony held during Commencement week (May 2008): President's Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students; President's Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Doctoral Student; Weisinger Dissertation Award; Fusco Fellowship; Faculty-Staff Dissertation Award; Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching or Mentoring; Dean’s Award for Excellence as a Graduate Director or Coordinator. See the Graduate School website for complete eligibility requirements and full nomination procedures. Questions can be directed to Barbara Byrne at 632-7039.
http://www.grad.stonybrook.edu/current/awardnominations.html
Submitted by: Barbara Byrne/Grad
5. Libraries Increase Online Journal Holdings
More than 700 online journals have been added to the Libraries’ collections as a result of new contracts with Cambridge University Press and Wiley Interscience. These contracts more than double the journals available to us from these publishers. More information is available at
http://melvillelibrary.blogspot.com/2008/01/libraries-increase-online-journal.html
Submitted by: Nathan Baum/Lib
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. HeartSaver w/ CPR Certification
January 16, 2008 - 9:00am 12:00pm
Learn basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the adult victim; chain of survival, recognition of cardiac emergencies. This is a certification course - Cost $10 for Card from American Heart Association.
Click below to register
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293/$FILE/HRSF0007.pdf
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
2. Chemical Inventory Training: How to Respond to the EH&S Chemical Security Survey - 1/9 (Chem Bldg) & 1/15 (HSC)
Do you know about the new federal regulation that requires all chemical users to inventory designated chemicals?
Do you know about the database that was developed for departments to report their inventory to EH&S? Do you know how to access the database?
Do you have questions on how to complete the chemical inventory?
Are you sure of what needs to be counted?
Do you realize that all labs and chemical storage areas must complete the survey even though you may not have any of the chemicals on the list?
EH&S will conduct a training session to answer these and other questions that you may have.
Dates: Wed. 1/9/08 in Chemistry Rm 412, 2PM - 2:30PM or Tues. 1/15/08 in HSC Lecture Hall 5, 11:30AM - 12PM
All labs or departments are encouraged to send at least 1 person to either training session.
Email any questions to kim.auletta@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/lab/dhs_chem_sec.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Auletta/Admin
3. Stony Brook's Teaching & Technology Colloquium - Tuesday 1/22 & Wednesday 1/23
The Department of Teaching, Learning + Technology (TLT) has organized a 2 day event for all faculty & graduate TA's.
Stony Brook's Teaching and Technology Colloquium, January 22nd & January 23rd, 2008
Overview: Pedagogical approaches and Academic technology resources
Sessions include:
Blackboard
Library Services
Microsoft Office - Using Excel as a Gradebook
Multimedia Tools
Podcasting
Teaching Experiences
- Teaching / Designing online course
- Low Threshold Activities
- Experiential / Service Learning
TLT Services
Web Conferencing
For details / schedule and to register, visit:
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacultyCenter/FacDev/Workshops/Pages/ExploringTech.aspx
Sessions with fewer then 5 participants will be cancelled.
https://tlt.stonybrook.edu/FacultyServices/FacultyCenter/FacDev/Workshops/Pages/ExploringTech.aspx
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
4. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Fun and Fitness
Need motivation to get fit this winter? Get the answers to these questions: How do I start? How do I stay with it? What is the best exercise for me? What should I eat?
Guest Speaker, Professor Theresa Tiso
January 23, 2008, 11:30-12:30, HSC, Room to be announced
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.stonybrook.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Organic Chemistry Faculty Search - Seminars, January 14 & 16
Dr. Jianrong Zhou, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will give a seminar, entitled "(a) Cross-Coupling Reactions of Unactivated Alkyl Halides; (b) Iridium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Olefin Hydroaminations," on Monday, January 14, 2008, at 11:00 am.
Dr. Ian Stewart, California Institute of Technology, will give a seminar, entitled "I. Synthesis, Reactivity and Catalytic Applications of Ruthenium Phosphido Complexes; II. Steric Effects on Ruthenium-Based Olefin Metathesis Catalysts," on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at 3:00 pm,
Location for both: Chemistry Building, Room 412, Host: Dale Drueckhammer.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry/seminars
Submitted by: Katherine Hughes/CAS
2. Steps to Success: Starting and Planning for Your Business
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:30 - 7:30 pm LI High Tech Incubator Conference Room
This free workshop will give you the basics on starting your own business as well as an overview of the business plan process.
To register, email Lynne Schmidt at lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
3. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, January 17, at Noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Bldg., the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be holding a Seminar. Martin E. Schwab, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience, Brain Research Institute, University of Zurich and ETH, Zurich, Switzerland will speaking about "Repairing the Injured Spinal Cord."
Host:Lorne Mendell 2-8632
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)Department of Medicine Seminar Series
Simultaneous Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and fMRI in High Field: A Study of the Primary Visual Cortex
Elisabeth de Castro Caparelli, Ph.. Associate Medical Scientist, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY
Friday, January 25, 2008 HSC T16 - Room 025
Refreshments begin at 3:45pm Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Hip and knee pain seminar
Seminar will include diagrams of the hip and knee with discussion of their normal anatomy, what can go wrong in either joint such as tendonitis, bursitis, synovitis, meniscal tears and osteoarthritis. Signs and symptoms of a problem, how to get a good diagnosis e.g., how to give a good history, x-rays with examples and the physical exam and what it tells us. Treatments for various problems are discussed including, diet, nutrition, exercise, medication, arthroscopy and hip and knee replacement surgery. There is also a question and answer period.
To sign up for the seminar call Health Connect at 444-4000.
Seminar is Free.
Seminar date/time/location: 1/23/08 3pm @ 14 Technology Drive, Suite 11, Orthopedics Building in the waiting room.
Submitted by: Maria Juvan/UHMC
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Sweet Dreams - An Evening of Chocolate Indulgence to benefit the Cody Center
Join us for the 5th year of Sweet Dreams on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Watermill Caterers of Smithtown will once again host an evening filled with cocktails, poured champagne, caviar samplings, passed hors’doeuvres, and an exquisite buffet of carving stations. After the reception, guests will experience the delectable "Fairy Tale" chocolate displays, each prepared by top Long Island restaurants and pastry chefs. Ballot boxes let you to vote for your favorite creation. Each display features tasting samples which can also be piled into a box to go available for only $20.
Individual tickets cost $125 and Sponsorship Packages are available at four levels. For tickets and information, please call 632-4466. Reserve early last year was a sell-out.
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/HSC
2. Winter Softball Clinic - January 27, 2008
Pitching (9:00am- 12:00) and Hitting (1:00-3:00pm)clinics will be offered by the Stony Brook Softball Staff again this winter! Cost of attendance is $80.00 per clinic or $140.00 for both sessions. Visit www.goseawolves.org for further information and forms. Clinics are open to players age 8-17 and will be held in the Pritchard Gymnasium.
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Megan Bryant/Pres
3. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ellis Paul at The University Cafe - Sunday January 20th 2 P.M.
Advance sale tickets, at a reduced rate, are available now through January 17th at www.universitycafe.org for Ellis Paul's return visit to The University Cafe this Sunday. If any tickets remain, they will be sold at the door at the regular price of $25.00.
Ellis brings with him a collection of terrific songs and is one of the most exciting performers on the contemporary acoustic music scene. He has just released his fourteenth album and his songs have been used in major motion pictures and television programs. (www.ellispaul.com for artist information).
Coming soon: John Wesley Harding's "Pre-St.Valentine's Day Massacre Show" on Sunday, February 10th at 2 P.M.
For additional information, e mail: SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Introduction to Microsoft Word
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.
Section A: Mondays 6pm-9pm; January 28; February 4, 11, 25; & March 3, 2008
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, spouces, and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/courses
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Online Certificate Programs in Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness
The School of Professional Development is now offering six non-credit certificate programs for allied health professionals, trainers, business owners, and exercise enthusiasts who seek to continue their education and obtain professional credentials.
*Fitness Business Management
*Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness and Sports
*Personal Fitness Training
*Advanced Personal Fitness Training
*Senior Personal training for Older Adults
*Women's Exercise Training and Wellness
Registration is now open for Spring 2008 Term.
Visit our website for program details and schedules.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/efs
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
3. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Wang Center Room 201, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Receipt of your check reserves your place in class.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
09. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Seeking Volunteers Post-Menopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy 50-65 years of age
Post-Menopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy 50-65 years of age for participation in MRI Imaging Research
Volunteers should be healthy and not have any metal or electronic implants Call 631-344-3614
Confidentiality Maintained
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. 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 Hospital.
Participants Will be Compensated up to $500.00
For More Information, Please Contact Teresa Hunt-Goncalves @ 631-444-9362
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Do You Have Prostate Cancer?
If you are on injection therapy for prostate cancer, you may be at risk for bone loss (osteoporosis). Check your bone density for free. If you are currently receiving injections for treatment of your prostate cancer, you may qualify for a study being conducted by Doctors at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Hospital. If you are interested, please call the GCRC at 631-444-6900, Monday through Friday
between 9:00am and 5:00pm
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. 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
6. Study of HIV+/AIDS and ChromiumPicolinate
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 $2,050 plus transportation expenses.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
7. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. Summer Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
Think of the warm days of summer, ice cream and children giggling! Our Summer Day Camp combines a special mixture of recreational and educational activities for children between the ages of 5-12. Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child! Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. A 10% discount on tuition is given to all Stony Brook staff members. Register before March 15th to receive an additional 5% savings.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: Jan. 26th, Feb. 9th, March 15th, April 12th, May 17th, 2008.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
2. Camp Academies at Stony Brook 632-4550
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.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: Jan. 26th, Feb. 9th, March 15th, April 12th, May 17th, 2008.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
3. Seawolves Sport Camps at Stony Brook 632-4550
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: Jan. 26th, Feb. 9th, March 15th, April 12th, and May 17th, 2008.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
4. Stony Brook Child Care Calendars for Sale
The 2008 Stony Brook Child Care Services calendars are in! You can enjoy seeing children of the center all year round. Purchase calendars filled with children's photos and activities at the child care center Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm for $12.00 cash or checks made out to SBCCSI. Thank you for supporting our efforts to maintain the highest quality of care here at SBCCSI.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
5. Job Opportunity - Assistant Retail Manager
Faculty Student Association at Stony Brook University seeks a full-time Assistant Manager to assist with the day-to-day activities and management of the campus store. Required: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years’ retail experience, or four years’ progressive experience in retail in lieu of a college degree; demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct the work of a store; general knowledge of inventory control and tracking, display merchandising; cash control; strong customer service and computer skills. Preferred: Experience with online store, fulfillment, website maintenance, sourcing, staff supervision, procurement and POS. Must have the ability to stand for long periods, and work occasional nights, holidays and weekends. Send resume and cover letter with salary requirement by 1/28/08 to Chris Oster, Human Resources Manager, Dept. ARM, 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