Campus Announcements for the week of 12/08/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Notice to State Employees who are members of the N.Y.S. Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
2. DHL is Going Out of Business. You will need to open accounts with either UPS or FEDEX.
3. Ombuds is Here to Serve
4. Life Sciences Stockroom Holiday Schedule
5. Time to renew library material.
6. New 2009 IRS Mileage Rate
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. Office of Faculty Affairs: ACGME Faculty Development Workshop
2. School of Nursing Stony Brook University Annual Nursing Research Day
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. New to Lotus Notes. Don't waste time trying to figure it out for yourself. Join us for training.
2. The Business of Restaurants -
A Reality Check
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
2. Pharmacology Seminar Notice
3. The UUP Health & Safety Committee presents "Dreams, Nigthmares and Sleep
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, December 11, 2008
5. Topics in Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium Series at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences - SoMAS
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar Running Hot and Cold About Balancing Selection Thermal Selection on Flies and Barnacles
7. Neuroscience Seminar Series
8. Operations Research Seminar: Friday, Dec 12, 12:00: Howard Karloff (AT&T), "On Selecting Nodes for Monitoring A Network"
9. Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
10. Webinar: Building a Successful Financial Literacy Program
11. UUP SB HSC Chapter Academic Lecture Series Inaugural Lecture Thursday December 11, 2008
12. Laufer Center for Computational Biology and Genome Sciences Seminar Series- Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9
13. Celebrating New Faculty
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. History of Medicine Lecture Series
2. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture Wednesday, December 10, 2008; 4 PM
07. Charitable
1. Fund Raiser Benefitting the Child Life Program at SBUMC
2. Clothing Bins Help the Cause Please Donate
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Four Performances Remain For The Department Of Theatre Arts Production Of J.M. Synge's The Playboy Of The Western World
2. Sweet Dreams - An Evening of Chocolate Indulgence to benefit the Cody Center
3. CSEA Local 614 Holiday Gathering
4. Stony Brook's 8th Annual Festival of Lights - December 10th, SAC Auditorium. 6:00PM Festivities. 7:00PM Holiday Presentations.
5. Seawolves Basketball Wednesday December 10th Stony Brook vs Hofstra 7PM
6. Seventeen year old folk sensation Anthony da Costa and dobroist Abbie Gardner at University Cafe Sunday December 11th 2 PM
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
2. How to Buy and Sell on eBay
3. Adobe Fireworks CS3
4. Adobe Photoshop
5. Introduction to Microsoft Word
6. Register today for Game Builders Academy
10. Research
1. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
2. Are You Obese? Do You Want To Learn More About How Your Metabolism May Put You At Risk For Diabetes?
3. Seeking Volunteers Children, Eight to Eighteen Years of AgeWith a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
4. Subjects Wanted For A Study Of How Aspirin Affects Platelets
5. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
6. Not getting along with your partner
11. Miscellaneous
1. Now Open - The Stony Brook Spirit Shop
2. Scholastic Book Fair at Stony Brook Child Care Services
3. Honorary naming of The Lawrence Alloway Memorial Gallery in the Melville Library
4. Play it Safe!
5. Environmental Pop Quiz
6. Studio97 is a Unisex Salon,Now Servicing SB Hospital and SB University at The Student Union Rm043
7. Stony Brook Alumni Association Announces 2009 Student Awards
01. Administrative
1. Notice to State Employees who are members of the N.Y.S. Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
The N.Y.S. Employees' Retirement System has a new online interactive tool that allows members to get information regarding the Member Annual Statement, including service credit, loans, account balance and salary information; directions on correcting or changing beneficiary information; Frequently Asked Questions; and who to contact for more information.
In addition to visiting the web site, for more information members may also call the toll-free telephone number for ERS, which is 1-866-805-0990.
http://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
2. DHL is Going Out of Business. You will need to open accounts with either UPS or FEDEX.
As of November 10, 2008 DHL announced plans to discontinue U.S. domestic air and ground express shipping services by the end of January, reduce staff dramatically and close more than 320 stations and all of its ground hubs in the U.S. They cannot guarantee overnight delivery past December 15, 2008. If you would like to open an account with the other two carriers on state contract go to
http://www.fedex.com/choosefedex/
or
http://www.switchnow.ups.com/
Make sure you indicate to the freight carrier that you would like to set up a NYS Government account. You may also contact our sales reps directly. Contact information is as follows:
UPS
Wayne McCleary
631-756-3402 Ext 2682
or
Ralph Reyes
877-722-7105 ext 2711
FEDEX
Raychell Favaloro
516-429-6131
Any updates to this contract, as well all rate, fuel surcharge and discount information can be found at:
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/snt/awardnotes/7901100179can.htm
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/snt/awardnotes/7901100179can.htm
Submitted by: Mary La Corte/Admin
3. Ombuds is Here to Serve
The first Ombuds Office originated in the United States in the 1960s mainly as a conflict resolution service designed for faculty and staff. Today, it serves all members of the University community. We're here to serve you so come see us in The Ombuds Office at W0505 Melville Library or call 632-9200.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ombuds
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
4. Life Sciences Stockroom Holiday Schedule
The Life Sciences Stockroom will be closing at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 31.Please plan accordingly.
Submitted by: Daryl Schiebl/Admin
5. Time to renew library material.
aculty, Management Confidential, Emeritus and Professional staff who currently have borrowed library material due December 23, 2008, from the Main, Music and/or the Science/Engineering Library, are urged to renew at this time. The new due date will be May 19, 2009. 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
6. New 2009 IRS Mileage Rate
The IRS has released a new rate for personal car mileage. Effective January 1, 2009, the new standard mileage rate is 55 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
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. Office of Faculty Affairs: ACGME Faculty Development Workshop
"Giving Feedback" by Dr. Latha Chandran and Dr. Janet Fischel. Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 5:00-6:30 pm in the Dean's Conference Room, HSC, Level 4, Room 180. These workshops are specifically designed to assist in meeting the ACGME requirements for faculty development in key areas pertaining to teaching skills of educators. There is one session per month year round. RSVP to Caroline Lazzaruolo at 8-2005 or email caroline.lazzaruolo@stonybrook.edu
http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/facultyaffairs
Submitted by: Caroline Lazzaruolo/UHMC
2. School of Nursing Stony Brook University Annual Nursing Research Day
School Of Nursing, Stony Brook University, Annual Nursing Research Day
Culturally Competent Curriculum, Culturally Competent Care!
March 16, 2009
Posters are being considered for presentation at the noon poster session, posters can be related to cultural competence, improving patient care and/or patient outcomes. If you are interested in submitting an abstract for consideration for the Poster Session please submit your abstract to: Janet M. Galiczewski, RN, MSN, ANP, CCRN (via email).
Abstract deadline 1/15/2009.
If you have an idea/project that you think you may be able to develop into an abstract suitable for submission please contact Adriann Combs, RN, SBUH Nursing Research Committee for some guidance (via email).
Submitted by: Keisha Butler/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. New to Lotus Notes. Don't waste time trying to figure it out for yourself. Join us for training.
Click here to register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail" on Dec 15 from 1:30-4:00. Learn all of the basics about Lotus Notes email (including lots of time saving tips and tricks).
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/get_help/lotus_notes_classroom_training
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. The Business of Restaurants -
A Reality Check
Small Business Development Center FREE Workshop
December 10 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Presenter: Jeff Capri, Owner, Dewey's Flatiron Restaurant, NYC
LI High Tech Incubator Building Conference Room
To register, e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CEAS/smallbusiness.nsf/pages/events
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Gabriel Lau from the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Princeton University. Professor Lau's seminar entitled, "A Model Investigation on the Role of Air-Sea Interaction in the Climatological Evolution and ENSO-Related Variability of the Summer Monsoon Over South China and Western Pacific," will be presented on Wednesday, December 10, at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus). Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Pharmacology Seminar Notice
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at 12:00pm
Dr. Dong Wang, Structural Biology Faculty Candidate, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Department of Structural Biology
Title: Structural Basis of Transcription Elongation by RNA Polymerase II
Host: Dr. Orlando Schärer
Location: BST8-180- Seminar Room
Monday,Dec.8,2008 2:00PM
Elizabeth Scotto-Lavino, Graduate Student, Doctoral Dissertation Defense
Title: Identification of Novel Interaction Sites between Myosin Phosphatase (MP) subunits PP1c beta and MYPT1
Advisor: Dr. Michael A. Frohman
Location: BST 8-180-Seminar Room
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
3. The UUP Health & Safety Committee presents "Dreams, Nigthmares and Sleep
Wednesday, December 17th - 12:00 Noon in the WSCC 118 Old Chemistry -Russel Rozensky, SBUMC Sleep Center, will answer the questions you wanted to know about sleep but were afraid to ask. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Corinne at the UUP Office 2-6570.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
4. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, December 11, 2008
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Peter Gergen, Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, entitled, "Developmental regulation of transcription elongation - the pause is the thing". It will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Bernadette Holdener.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
5. Topics in Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium Series at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences - SoMAS
Please join us for an Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium by Costantino Vetriani of Rutgers University. His seminar entitled; "Microbial colonization of deep-sea hydrothermal vents on the East Pacific Rise (9°N) following recent a volcanic eruption” Will be presented on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus).
Submitted by: Chester Frost/MSRC
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar Running Hot and Cold About Balancing Selection Thermal Selection on Flies and Barnacles
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. David Rand, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Brown University. Host: Dr. Jeffrey Levinton. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
7. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a Seminar. Eve Marder, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Biology Department and Volen Center, Brandeis University will be giving a talk on Beyond optimality: How good is good enough?
Host: David McKinnon 444-7334
Coffee at 11:45 am
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
8. Operations Research Seminar: Friday, Dec 12, 12:00: Howard Karloff (AT&T), "On Selecting Nodes for Monitoring A Network"
Operations Research Seminar
Friday, Dec 12, 12:00-1:00
AMS Seminar Room (Math 1-122A).
On Selecting Nodes for Monitoring A Network
Howard Karloff (AT&T Labs)
I will start by discussing a recently proposed scheme for monitoring an ISP's customer's end-to-end performance in a network. To efficiently implement the scheme, one needs to solve a certain Monitor Placement problem, in which one needs to choose a smallest set of "monitoring nodes" to monitor a desired set of "branch nodes." While Monitor Placement is provably hard to solve, even approximately (unless P=NP), we give a fast algorithm called Double Hitting Set which, on our testbed, often finds the exact integral optimum. What's more, it shows how to find a good lower bound on the optimum, proving that Double Hitting Set's output is (usually) very close to the optimum. I will also discuss other algorithms our group
developed for Monitor Placement.
Submitted by: Joseph Mitchell/CEAS
9. Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Please join us Today,12/8/08 as Dr. Joshua Nosanchuk of Albert Einstein College of Medicine will present a seminar hosted by Dr. James Konopka entitled "Immunotherapy for pathogenic fungi, Histoplasma capsulatum experience". This seminar will be held in Life Sciences Room 038 at 12:00 noon.
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/faculty/profile.asp?id=5944
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
10. Webinar: Building a Successful Financial Literacy Program
Thursday December 11, 2008 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Financial Aid Conference Room 180 Administration Building.
In 2007 Stony Brook began a financial literacy initiative for our students. This webinar will provide us with additional tips and suggestions so that we may enhance this program. Representatives from two higher-learning institutions will share their experience and expertise in leading campus financial literacy initiatives. For Faculty and Staff. If you are interested in getting involved in Financial Literacy programming please join us at this webinar.
For more information contact Barbara.Fletcher@stonybrook.edu or 632-6712
Submitted by: Barbara Fletcher/Prov
11. UUP SB HSC Chapter Academic Lecture Series Inaugural Lecture Thursday December 11, 2008
Speaker: Dr. Fred Floss, UUP Statewide Vice President for Academics.
Topic: Faculty Workload
Date: Thursday December 11 at 4 pm
Location: HSC level 2 Lecture Hall 1
RSVP: 444-1505
Light refreshments will be served.
Individual appointments with Fred are available for those UUP academics who would like to speak with him regarding issues or concerns. If you would like to meet with Fred on Thursday December 11 in the morning or early afternoon or Friday December 12 in the morning, please call 444-1505 to schedule an appointment.
http://www.uuphost.org/stonybrookhsc
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
12. Laufer Center for Computational Biology and Genome Sciences Seminar Series- Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9
Dr Weigang Qiu, Department of Biological Sciences at Hunter College and SBU Department of Medicine's own, Dr Benjamin Luft, will present a seminar entitled " Lineage-specific genomic variations in Lyme disease bacteria and implications for pathogenesis " on Tuesday, December 9th at 4pm in Chemistry 412.
http://laufercenter.stonybrook.edu/
Submitted by: Pamela Harris/UHMC
13. Celebrating New Faculty
The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook presents "New Faculty, New Research," a chance for new faculty in the humanities and social sciences to talk about their work in an informal setting. Our annual holiday party will follow. Come celebrate! Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Humanities Building 1008, 4:30 p.m.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Olivia Mattis/CAS
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. History of Medicine Lecture Series
The History of Medicine Group in the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics, next lecture is Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center, Lecture Hall 5 on level 3.
The title of the talk is Anti-Aging as a Medical Goal: It’s Historical Roots and Future Implications, by Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics. All are welcome.
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
2. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture Wednesday, December 10, 2008; 4 PM
"Cellular Mechanisms of Mechanical Sensing in Bone"
Christopher Jacobs, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York
Wed., December 10, 2008
Harold Atkins Learning Center
HSC Level 4 (behind the up escalators)
4:00 PM
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. Fund Raiser Benefitting the Child Life Program at SBUMC
On Tuesday, December 9, 2008, Chili’s, 280 Pond Path, South Setauket is giving back to Stony Brook by donating 10% of the sales generated by anyone presenting a flyer to your server. E-mail Victoria.irwin@stonybrook.edu and I will send you the flyer electronically.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
2. 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
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Four Performances Remain For The Department Of Theatre Arts Production Of J.M. Synge's The Playboy Of The Western World
The Department of Theatre Arts presents the classic Irish comedy THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD by J.M. Synge from December 4-14, 2008.
Synge's landmark work, which caused riots during its 1907 premiere at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, takes place in the local public house of a small village in County Mayo. the quiet community is stirred when a stranger arrives with a tantalizing tale of murder.
Tickets are $13 General Admission/ $8 Students with ID.
Performances run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.
Call 632-ARTS or stop by the Staller Center box office for tickets.
http://sunysb.edu/theatrearts
Submitted by: Elizabeth Bojsza/CAS
2. Sweet Dreams - An Evening of Chocolate Indulgence to benefit the Cody Center
Join us for the 6th year of Sweet Dreams on Monday, January 26, 2009 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 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 goavailable 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/UAff
3. CSEA Local 614 Holiday Gathering
Members of CSEA Local 614 are invited to attend a Holiday Gathering being held at the Student Activities Center, Ballroom A from 11:30am to 1:30pm on December 15, 2008. Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
4. Stony Brook's 8th Annual Festival of Lights - December 10th, SAC Auditorium. 6:00PM Festivities. 7:00PM Holiday Presentations.
The Festival of Lights is an intercultural program that celebrates the diversity of religions during the Holiday Season, featuring Christmas/Advent/Three Kings Day (Christian), Hanukah (Jewish), Ramadan/Eid-ul Fitr/Eid-Adha (Muslim), Diwali (Hindu), and Kwanzaa (African American). Free admission for Stony Brook community and guests. Coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Interfaith Center, and supported by several University departments, the Faculty Student Association, and many student organizations.
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/oma
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
5. Seawolves Basketball Wednesday December 10th Stony Brook vs Hofstra 7PM
Stony Brook Seawolves fans don't forget to reserve your seat for Wednesday, December 10th at 7PM as your Seawolves take on Long Island Rival Hofstra in the "Battle for Long Island Supremacy!" Tickets are $5 for all Faculty/Staff and FREE for all Students with a Stony Brook ID card. For more information on how to purchase tickets call 631-632-WOLF or visit the Athletics website at www.GoSeawolves.org. Wear Red and show your pride!
http://http://goseawolves.cstv.com/tickets/ston-ticketing.html
Submitted by: Andrea Lebedinski/Pres
6. Seventeen year old folk sensation Anthony da Costa and dobroist Abbie Gardner at University Cafe Sunday December 11th 2 PM
We end 2008 with two of the brightest lights on the acoustic music scene:
Anthony da Costa a 17-year-old songwriter and self-taught, multi-instrumentalist has released "Bad Nights, Better Days" a brilliant duo record with Abbie Gardner. He has won several prestigious competitions at both the Kerrville and Falcon Ridge Folk Festivals.
Dobroist and guitarist Abbie Gardner is a member of Red Molly, a NY female trio playing Americana music and has also recorded "Honey On My Grave," a solo CD of mostly original songs that span several genres.
Advance sale is $ 15.00 without any service charge ( through December 11th) at www.universitycafe.org . Remaining tickets $20.00 at the door (if available).
Information: www.universitycafe.org or by phone at 631-632-1093 or e mail SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
http://www,universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
NCE 328 - 9 sessions - Fee $479
Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and CSS. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, templates, and how to manage workflow. Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described to our self-test.
Required Text: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321499816) Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; February 4, 11, 18 & 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2009
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
For more information visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer or call 632-7022
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. How to Buy and Sell on eBay
NCE 800 * 5 sessions * Fee $389
This comprehensive class will take the student from the introduction to the eBay marketplace all the way to getting paid. You'll learn how to search for products to buy and sell. How to see what's currently "hot" and what's not. How to bid, how to list items for sale, how to take pictures and upload to eBay. How to collect your money and last, how to ship.
This class will be an actual "live" class. We're not just reading books here! Student will be encouraged to actively follow the class materials.
10% discount for University employees, spouses and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
Section A: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; February 4, 11, 18, 25 & March 4, 2009
For registration information visit the SPD Website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer/courses or call (631) 632-7022
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
3. Adobe Fireworks CS3
NCE 327 - 3 sessions - Fee: $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program
from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics,
and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction
to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.
Required Text: To be announced
Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7022
Section A: Monday, 6pm-9pm; April 20, 27 & May 4, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. Adobe Photoshop
NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Professional artists, amateur photographers and Web novices should know the fundamentals of Photoshop, the most powerful image editing software on the market. Learn to prepare photographs for offset printing or create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered include the Photoshop work area, image basics, working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. Windows environment.
Required Text: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321492021) Cost of text not included. Bring textbook to fist class meeting
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section C: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; January 6, 13, 20 & 27; February 3, 10, 17 & 24; March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2009
10% discount University employees, students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Questions call 632-7022
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
5. 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.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-By-Step (ISBN # 0735623023) Cost of text not included
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7022
10% discount for University employees, spouses, and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; January 28; February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2009
Section F: Tuesdays, 9am-12pm; February 3, 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2009
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
6. Register today for Game Builders Academy
Saturday classes run from January 24 through April 18. Grades K to 4 Starburst Video Game Development; Grades 5 to 11 Video Game Development Introduction to Video Game Design 3-D Computer Modeling and Animation Robotics. Students use and strengthen math, logic, communication, concentration, critical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking skills all in the context of learning how to design and program video games. In many classes, they will create their own video games. Call (631) 632-4550 or visit www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
10. 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. Are You Obese? Do You Want To Learn More About How Your Metabolism May Put You At Risk For Diabetes?
We are Seeking Participants in a Research Study to Investigate Fat and Sugar Metabolism. Obese Men and Women, 25 to 45 Years of Age
You may be compensated up to $1,800 for participating in this study.
HEIGHT WEIGHT
62 inches and >165 pounds
63 inches and >170 pounds
64 inches and >175 pounds
65 inches and >180 pounds
66 inches and >186 pounds
67 inches and >191 pounds
68 inches and >197 pounds
69 inches and >203 pounds
70 inches and >209 pounds
71 inches and >215 pounds
72 inches and >221 pounds
73 inches and >227 pounds
74 inches and >234 pounds
75 inches and >240 pounds
76 inches and >246 pounds
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Medical Center
For more information please call 631-444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. Seeking Volunteers Children, Eight to Eighteen Years of AgeWith a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The Purpose of this Study is to Determine if Drinkable Aloe Vera will
Decrease Symptoms of IBS in Children. It is Important to Explore Simple, Relatively Non-Toxic Therapeutic Options for this Condition Which can be Difficult to Treat For Further Information Please Contact Kathleen Usmani CPNP at (631) 444- 8115
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
4. Subjects Wanted For A Study Of How Aspirin Affects Platelets
Seeking healthy males 18 - 60 years of age who are currently not taking aspirin or blood thinners, and who have no history of bleeding problems or stomach ulcers. Subjects will take a regular aspirin each day for one week. Blood draws will occur on three separate visits. Volunteers will be compensated $50.00
Contact: General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) Nurses at (631) 444-1201
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. 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
6. 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:
1. Be paid $35 for participation ($70 per couple)
2. Recieve relationship feedback (optional)
3. Recieve therapy referrals
You may be eligible if you are married or have been living together for at least one year and aren't getting along with each other.
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
11. Miscellaneous
1. Now Open - The Stony Brook Spirit Shop
Get Into the Spirit!
The Stony Brook Spirit Shop is open now through December at the Smith Haven Mall for all
your holiday needs.
The Stony Brook Spirit Shop is located near center court across from Santa and will be open seven days a week during regular mall hours. Take advantage of this special opportunity to get your red-hot Stony Brook gear. It’s all here!
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Scholastic Book Fair at Stony Brook Child Care Services
A Scholastic Book Fair will be held at Stony Brook Child Care on Monday, December 8th through Friday, December 12th from 8am - 6pm. Everyone on Campus, at the Hospital and the community is invited to stop by for this event. It's the best way to raise funds while encouraging children to read at the same time. Great gifts! Thank you for your support in advance. For more information please call the Child Care Center at 632-6930. Stony Brook Child Care is located in the yellow building at the corner of South Drive and Stony Brook Road, across the street from the South P Lot entrance.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
3. Honorary naming of The Lawrence Alloway Memorial Gallery in the Melville Library
The Department of Art’s graduate student gallery was recently renamed The Lawrence Alloway Memorial Gallery in memory of distinguished and renowned art critic, curator and educator, Lawrence Alloway (1926 1990), who served as Professor of Art at Stony Brook from 1968 1981, founded the department's Art Criticism program, and was always eager to see the work of young artists.
Alloway is an influential, historical figure in the worlds of art and criticism. He was Assistant Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art in London, Senior Curator of the Guggenheim Museum, organized the American Pavilion at the Venice Biennial, and coined the term Pop Art. He worked with Buckminster Fuller at Southern Illinois University, returning to New York to direct the Fine Arts Program at the School of Visual Art.
http://www.art.sunysb.edu/galleries.html
Submitted by: Grady Gerbracht/CAS
4. Play it Safe!
The best time to prepare for disasters is before they strike. Emergencies can arise at any time and from various natural or manmade causes. The best way to minimize potential loss and speed up the process of recovery from hurricanes, snowstorms, fires, or terrorist acts is to plan ahead. Know the exit routes from your office, floor and building. Study these in advance. For more information, visit Stonybrook.edu/emergency. Campus Safety. It's everyone's responsibility.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
5. Environmental Pop Quiz
The Right Answers Can Help Save the Planet
For every two minutes your car is idling, it uses enough fuel to travel
A. a quarter mile B. a half mile C. a mile
The Answer: C. a mile
Each day, Americans waste approximately 3.8 million gallons of gasoline voluntarily by idling their cars.
How you can help: Turn off your car if you’re going to idle for more than one minute.
How Stony Brook is helping: Many University buses have been operating on a biodiesel fuel blend since April 2005.
Submitted by: Glenn Jochum/UAff
6. Studio97 is a Unisex Salon,Now Servicing SB Hospital and SB University at The Student Union Rm043
We are a Full Service Salon with 5 Hairdressers and a Nail Tech
to service all Hair & Nail needs. We do the latest trends in Hairstyling, Color & Highlights. Wash & Set/Blow, Relaxers, Sewn/Glue Weaves, Flat Twist, Cornrows, Braids/Extensions & Deep Conditioners all professionally done by Lee. Our Hours are Mon,Thurs & Friday 10:00-5:30 Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00-8:00 Intersession we will be open 2 days a week Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-5:30 In the near Future, We will be doing Pedicures and Waxing.
Submitted by: Maria Castrogivanni/FSA
7. Stony Brook Alumni Association Announces 2009 Student Awards
Deserving Stony Brook students will receive one of this year's student awards for undergrad and graduate students ranging from $500 to $1,000. Students must apply by February 6, 2009 to be considered. Winners will be honored at an award ceremony on April 27.
http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/STO/content/general_11.html
Submitted by: Heather Martin/UAff