Campus Announcements for the week of 12/22/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Life Sciences Stockroom Holiday Schedule
2. Time to renew library material.
3. Procurement Office Holiday Closings and Completed Move
4. Holiday Closing
5. Central Receiving & Property Control Holiday Schedule
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. School of Nursing Stony Brook University Annual Nursing Research Day
2. Office of Faculty Affairs: ACGME Faculty Development Workshop
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Chemistry Department Seminar
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Pharmacology Seminar Notice
07. Charitable
1. Sweet Dreams - An Evening of Chocolate Indulgence to benefit the Cody Center
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Stony Brook Softball Winter Clinics Offered!
2. University Cafe's Sunday Acoustic Series to present Ellis Paul, Graham Parker, Susan Werner and many others in 2009
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
2. Adobe Fireworks CS3
3. Lifeguard Training Course
4. Adobe Photoshop
5. How to Buy and Sell on eBay
6. Introduction to Microsoft Word
7. The WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wine
8. Arts and Leisure Classes at the Craft Center
9. Pottery Classes at the Craft Center
10. Bartending Class
11. Drawing and Painting Classes at the Craft Center
10. Research
1. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb
2. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
3. Not getting along with your partner
4. Are You Obese? Do You Want To Learn More About How Your Metabolism May Put You At Risk For Diabetes?
5. Seeking Volunteers Children, Eight to Eighteen Years of AgeWith a Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
6. Seeking Volunteers With A History Of Asthma
7. Subjects Wanted For A Study Of How Aspirin Affects Platelets
11. Miscellaneous
1. Now Open - The Stony Brook Spirit Shop
2. Humanities Institute's Undergraduate Awards
3. Campus Child Care Available
4. Studio 97 will be open during the Intersession-632-6432
5. Jasmine Intersession Hours
01. Administrative
1. Life Sciences Stockroom Holiday Schedule
The Life Sciences Stockroom will close at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 31. Please plan accordingly.
Submitted by: Daryl Schiebl/Admin
2. 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
3. Procurement Office Holiday Closings and Completed Move
The Procurement Office, including Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Travel, will be closed on both Friday December 26, 2008 and January 2, 2009. Please plan your procurement needs accordingly.
The Procurement Office is now located in the University’s new Research and Development Park on Stony Brook Road, just west of the Campus. Follow signs for the Procurement Office posted at the Park entrance. The Procurement Office telephone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses all remain the same. The new address is:
Procurement Office
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
Research & Development Park, Building 17
Stony Brook, NY 11794-6000
An interim Procurement satellite office is located in the Melville Library room N4071. The office operates Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The satellite office is available to accept procurement documents (i.e. requisitions, cash payment vouchers, etc.) and to answer general procurement questions. The satellite office telephone number is 632-3365.
Submitted by: Alfred Di Venuto/Admin
4. Holiday Closing
The Division of Media Services will be closed December 26, 2008 and January 2, 2009 in celebration of the holidays. Please make arrangements to have your media needs met with these closures in mind. For unanticipated emergency AV support: contact Eugene Hellin 631-523-2787 cell or 631-266-0237 long range beeper.
The staff of Media Services wishes you and your families a wonderful holiday season!
Submitted by: Kathleen Gebhart/UHMC
5. Central Receiving & Property Control Holiday Schedule
Central Receiving and Property Control will be closed Thursday 12/25/08, Friday 12/26/08, Thursday 1/1/09 and Friday 1/2/09. Any concerns please call Dennis Wells at 2-6305. Have a Happy Holiday season!
Submitted by: Dennis Wells/Admin
02. Administrative - Hosp/HSC
1. 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
2. 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
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Chemistry Department Seminar
On Monday, December 22, 2008, Dr. Piero Sozzani from University of Milan will be having a seminar entitled "Nanoporous Materials for Gas Storage and as Polymerization Vessels" in Room 412 Chemistry Dept. at 4pm-6pm.
http://www.mater.unimib.it/utenti/sozzani/
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/Admin
06. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Pharmacology Seminar Notice
Monday, Dec.22,2008 at 12:00pm
Christopher Eyermann, Graduate Student, Faculty/Student Workshop
Seminar Title: "A Role for Dystroglycan in Modulating Process Outgrowth During Oligodendrocyte Development"
Host: Dr. Holly Colognato
Location: Basic Science Tower Level 8-180
http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Rosalind Perdomo-Ayala/UHMC
07. Charitable
1. 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 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/UAff
08. Culture & Entertainment
1. Stony Brook Softball Winter Clinics Offered!
Stony Brook Staff and Players are holding winter clinics this January for players ages 8-17 yrs. old. The Premier Pitching Clinic will be held on Saturday, January 10 from 9:00a-12:00 in the ISC Arena. The cost is $80.00. A Hitting Clinic (9:00a-12:00) and Pitching Clinic(1:00-4:00p) will be offered on Saturday, January 24. The cost for each session is $80.00 or $140.00 if you sign up for both. Any questions, please call 631-632-4517. Clinic application and required forms are available on our web site.
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Megan Bryant/Pres
2. University Cafe's Sunday Acoustic Series to present Ellis Paul, Graham Parker, Susan Werner and many others in 2009
The Sunday Acoustic Series at The University Cafe announces the following shows for 2009 (all at 2 P.M.:
Sunday, January 11th - An afternoon of blues with Brooks Williams and Beaucoup Blue
Sunday, January 18th - Ellis Paul, with Jack's Waterfall opening
Sunday, February 1st - Pat Wictor and Pete Kennedy
Sunday, February 15th - Graham Parker
Sunday, March 8th - The Refugees (Wendy Waldman, Deb Holland and Cindy Bullens)
Sunday, March 15th - Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen
Sunday, April 5th - Ian Tamblyn
Sunday, April 19th - Susan Werner
Advance sale for shows at a discount at www.universitycafe.org - click on Sunday Acoustic Series
(January shows now available; others to be added shortly)
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. 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
3. Lifeguard Training Course
Lifeguard Training Course to be offered
Includes: Lifeguard Training or Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Participants must be 15 years old before the end of the course
Recertifications to be offered on the last day
Call 631-632-4318 for more information
Submitted by: Jeffrey Chu/CAS
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. 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
6. 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
7. The WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wine
The WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wine
Saturday, January 24, 2009
9:30 am5:30 pm
Location: Stony Brook Manhattan, 401 Park Avenue South at 28th Street
Cost: $299 (Includes instruction, wine & all study materials) and $70 (Exam & WSET Certificate)Optional. There will be a lunch break. Enrollment limited to 28 participants.
Register on line now at: www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
8. Arts and Leisure Classes at the Craft Center
Registration has begun! The Crafts Center offers non-credit, low cost classes and is open to the public. Our Spring 2009 class offering includes: Ceramic Membership, Pottery on the Wheel, Drawing for Beginners, Drawing Figures and Faces, Art of Painting, Knitting Crash Course, Knitting Beyond Basics, Egg-squisite Designs, Random Pattern Drop Necklace, Beaded Silk Necklace, Digital Camera Basics, Improv Comedy Workshop, Bartending and more Pre-registration and payment is necessary. For registration/brochure call The Crafts Center, 632-6822, located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
9. Pottery Classes at the Craft Center
Pottery on the wheel: Become comfortable at the wheel, and gain proficiency in throwing a variety of forms. Includes Membership and one Glaze Firing Sheet. Beginner to intermediate levels. Priority registration given to SB Students and beginners. Five Sections available!
Sculpture and Hand Built Vessels in Clay: Explore alternatives to wheel throwing. Learn to construct and combine forms using pinch pots, slab, coils, hollow and wheel thrown forms. Beginner to intermediate levels. Includes Membership and one Glaze Firing Sheet. Priority registration given to SB Students and beginners. Ceramic Membership BEGINS 2/6 - ENDS 5/12
Pre-registration is required. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822 The Craft Center is located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
10. Bartending Class
A complete introduction to mix drinks and liquors as well as bars management. In-class practice (using simulated liquors), lectures, and demos. A popular and useful entertainment course. Includes book and certificate. Six Wed, begins 2/18; 7pm-9pm. $80/SB students, $95/SB faculty/staff, $105/Community Members. Pre-registration is required. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822 The Craft Center is located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
11. Drawing and Painting Classes at the Craft Center
Drawing for the Beginner: If you can hold a pencil, you can learn to draw! To make your drawings look more realistic, you must first learn to quiet the dominant left side of the brain and let the creative right side take charge. No Experience required. Five Thurs, begins 2/12, 7-9pm.
Art of Painting: Begin to create paintings that are visually exciting. Experiment with mixed media, though acrylic as the primary medium is encouraged. Class will review fundamental painting techniques of color, plane, value, texture, and depth while painting directly from observation. For beginners and returning students. Six Mon, begins 2/16; 7pm9pm. Pre-registration is required. For registration/brochure, go to www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter or call 632-6822 The Craft Center is located in Union Lower level room 049. Craft Center Class Registration has begun. Gift certificates available!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
10. Research
1. Do You Have Osteoarthritis of The Joint at the Base of Your Thumb
You May Be Eligible To Participate In A Clinical Study To Treat This Painful Problem. To Learn More About This Clinical Study, Call: Department Of Orthopaedics @ (631) 444-2215
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
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
7. 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
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. Humanities Institute's Undergraduate Awards
Undergraduate Students majoring in any of the humanities, arts or lettered social sciences are encouraged to apply for the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook Undergraduate Awards. There are two kinds of awards. Individual awards come with a $250 stipend, while Group awards carry a prize of $1,000. Past awards have gone to:
Group Award: Belief: Jehovah Witnesses in the 21 st Century Group Award: Farmingville Revisited: Immigration on Long Island Individual Award: Disability Studies
Individual Award: How to Leave an Abusive Relationship
Individual Award: "The Digital Spectacle: How Visual Effects Have Changed American Cinema"
Application forms are available on the HISB website: www.sunysb.edu/humanities . They are due February 26, 2009.
All complete applications will be evaluated by a board of faculty associated with Humanities Institute.Questions? Contact Ann Berrios at (631) 632-9983 or at Ann. Berrios@sunysb.edu
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CAS
3. Campus Child Care Available
Stony Brook Child Care is now accepting applications for children 2 months through 5 years old. NAEYC accredited Center with caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child-to-teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Call 632-6930 for more information and to arrange a tour. Visit our website at www.sunysb.edu/childcare.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
4. Studio 97 will be open during the Intersession-632-6432
We will be open Tuesday 12/22 and Wednesday 12/23 opening @ 10:00 am. The week of 12/28 - We will be open on Monday or Tuesday and Wednesday, open @ 10:00. We will be taking Apointments if needed.
The Staff at Studio 97 wishes all a Happy, Healthy and Blessed Holiday.
Submitted by: Maria Castrogivanni/FSA
5. Jasmine Intersession Hours
Jasmine/J Club will be closed from Dec. 24-Jan 5. Jasmine will be open from Jan. 6-Jan. 24, Mon. - Fri. 11:30am-5:30pm. J Club will remain closed until Jan. 25, but will be taking reservations of eight or more guests. Call 632-1858 for reservations.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA