Campus Announcements for the week of 10/20/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. C.S.E.A. Members Only Test Prep Workshop
2. Research News for October 2008 - From the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
3. Hispanic Heritage Month Closing on October 29th
4. Union Members Information Fair - Help Spread The Word By Sharing This Message.
5. 2009 Flex Spending Account Program Open Enrollment - September 22 - November 14, 2008
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Join us on Oct. 27 and learn how to store outside contacts and group mailing lists in Lotus Notes.
2. Incorporating Library Resources into your Courses
3. Blackboard workshops for October 2008
4. Is Your Computer Working for You?
5. Is That the Best Legal Structure for Your Business?
6. Creating a Mindset for Success
7. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Discover What Motivates You (And Everyone Else)
8. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Tai Chi Inquiry
9. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
10. Art of Living Workshop
11. Managing Your Research Using Endnote: Advanced Endnote
12. Extra. Extra. You Can Overcome Frustration with Newspaper Research.
13. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Discover What Motivates You
14. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Budgeting-Your Spending Plan
15. Managing IFR Accounts
16. Fmla And Medical Related Leaves Training For Rf And State Employees
17. Benefits- State And Research
18. Gain the Vital skills you need to sail through any presentation
19. Search and Selection
20. All you need to know about RF Appointments
21. Civil Service in a Nutshell
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminars
2. The Zones Workshop - an option for analysis
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
4. Provost's Lectures on October 23rd, 27th and October 30th
5. Writers Speak: Short Story Writer Scott Snyder at Southampton on October 29
6. AHA Annual Fall Conference Issues in Education for School Age Children on the Autism SpectrumOctober 27 28, 2008
7. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 23, 2008
8. Neuroscience Seminar Series
9. George Goodman Symposium - Depression, Too, Is a Thing With Feathers
10. The Second Stewart Harris Memorial Lecture on Environmental Issues on Wednesday, October 29th at 1PM in Engineering Building, Room 231.
11. Bill Fitzgerald presents: "Biogeochemistry of mercury"
12. Ecology & Evolution Seminar "Dynamical Patterning Modules: How the Developmental-Genetic Toolkit Mobilized Physics to Produce the Metazoa"
13. The Life Science Vendor Exhibition is this Friday, October 24
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Center for Inclusive Education Speaker Series
06. Charitable
1. Clothing Bins Help the Cause Please Donate
2. Fundraiser - Carol Baldwin Breast Care Center - October 28, 2008
3. SBU Cat Network Has Cats and Kittens For Adoption, And We Need Your Help
4. Veterans Helping Veterans Benefit Concert November 8th, 2008 - Featuring the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and USO Show Troupe
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Film: The Shoe Fairy (2005)
2. Film: Baghdad High
3. Film: Aparajito ("The Unvanquished," 1956)
4. University Bookstore Campus Lifetime Tarot Card Reading & Demonstration
5. Performance: Hunger on October 23, 2008
6. Wellness Expo - October 22, 2008
7. Delicious Movement Workshop with Eiko and Koma: October 22, 2008
8. Terence Martin & band; special guest Caroline Doctorow accompanied by Pete Kennedy at University Cafe Sunday Nov.2,2 PM
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I & II
2. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
3. Advanced Access
4. Center for Wine,Food & Culture:Perfect Pairings - Fall 2008 Thursdays, Oct 30, Nov 6 and Nov 13.
09. Research
1. Do You Have Heart Failure?
2. Did you know that most people are infected with Oral Herpes?
3. Volunteers Wanted For A Research Studyof an investigational drug for genital warts
4. BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory) 18-55 years old and in good health for participation in medical imaging research
5. Study Of HIV+/AIDS And Chromium Picolinate
6. Seeking Volunteers Post-Menopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy
7. EMU: Do you have heart failure?
8. Not getting along with your partner
9. Hiring a Part-Time Research Assistant for a Study Promoting Mammography Screening in Chinese American Women
10. Miscellaneous
1. New & Used Sale
2. Fitness and Nature Walk through the Ashley Schiff Preserve, Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.
3. Campus Child Care Available
4. Veterans Day Ceremony 2008 Honoring All Who Served
01. Administrative
1. C.S.E.A. Members Only Test Prep Workshop
This CSEA members-only test prep workshop is offered to assist members in preparing for state, local government and school district civil service exams. Class will be held at the CSEA Region 1 Headquarters in Commack on November 17th & 18th from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Please call the Local union office at 2-6575 or 4-3680 to pre-register right away. This is a first come, first served basis.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
2. Research News for October 2008 - From the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
Research News for October 2008 (Volume 10, Issue 2) is now available at:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/resnew/resnew081014.html
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/resnew/resnew081014.html
Submitted by: Kathleen Green/Res
3. Hispanic Heritage Month Closing on October 29th
Hispanic Heritage Month Closing event will be held on October 29, 2008 from 4:306:30 PM in the SAC Ballroom A. A light dinner will be served and we will an awards reception honoring Campus university Members who have supported and promoted our heritage within Stony Brook University.
Join us for this Annual and Festive Event.
Reserve your spot.contact, The Hispanic Heritage Month Tabling, c/o Antonio Ferrantino
E-mail: Aferrant@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 2-6280
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/stu/aferrant/hhm_events/hhm_calendar.html
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
4. Union Members Information Fair - Help Spread The Word By Sharing This Message.
The CSEA,PEF, and UUP Unions are sponsoring a Union Members Information Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Galleria, Level 3, HSC.
The Hospital Benefits Office, health insurance reps, TIAA-CREF, ING, AIG Retirement/VALIC, MetLife, NYS Deferred Compensation,Savings Bond vendors, the unions and other vendors will be there.
M/C employees are also invited.
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
5. 2009 Flex Spending Account Program Open Enrollment - September 22 - November 14, 2008
Don't forget about the Flex Spending Account Open Enrollment period, which ends November 14, 2008.
The Flex Spending Account Program allows state employees to avoid paying tax on child, elder or disabled dependent care expenses and medical expenses that are not reimbursed. State employees may apply online by visiting the web site or by calling the Flex Spending Account Progam hotline at 1-800-358-7202.
http://www.flexspend.state.ny.us
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. Join us on Oct. 27 and learn how to store outside contacts and group mailing lists in Lotus Notes.
Register online at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/it/get_help.shtml?page=lotus_notes_classroom_training
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. Incorporating Library Resources into your Courses
Representatives from Teaching, Learning + Technology, West Campus libraries, and the Health Sciences Library will be on hand to help you incorporate library services into your courses.
At the conclusion of this workshop, you will:
1. Become familiarized with the electronic reserve ("e-reserve") request form.
2. Enroll a library representative into a Blackboard course so they may post e-reserves.
3. View the Library tab in Blackboard.
4. Navigate the Library website and its various databases.
5. Create, copy, and paste a proxied link to an online journal article into Blackboard.
6. Have the opportunity to ask a librarian basic copyright questions.
Register now!
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes
Submitted by: Andrea Doherty/DoIT
3. Blackboard workshops for October 2008
The Blackboard Support Team has planned numerous workshops for October 2008. Please consider coming by and preparing for your Fall courses!
Topics include:
- Basics/Posting Content
- Blogs & Wikis
- Tests & Surveys
- Assignment Tools
- Blackboard Tools
- Gradebook
- and more!
Space is limited, register today!
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes
Submitted by: Andrea Doherty/DoIT
4. Is Your Computer Working for You?
Small Business Development Center Free Workshop
October 22 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Speaker: Kevin McCormack, SBDC Business Advisor
LI High Tech Incubator Building Conference Room
To register, e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Hints to maximizing your computer's capabilities
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CEAS/smallbusiness.nsf/pages/events
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
5. Is That the Best Legal Structure for Your Business?
Small Business Development Center Free Workshop
October 22 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Speaker: Joseph Campolo, Esq.
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
6. Creating a Mindset for Success
Small Business Development Center Free Workshop
November 5 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Presenter: Elizabeth Morgan, Owner, Full Spectrum Success
LI High Tech Incubator Building Conference Room
To register, e-mail: lynne.schmidt@sunysb.edu
Learn how to create your own "luck" by changing the way to view and approach business.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CEAS/smallbusiness.nsf/pages/events
Submitted by: Lynne Schmidt/CEAS
7. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Discover What Motivates You (And Everyone Else)
Ever wonder shy some daily activities are a joy and others are just plain drudgery? Ever wonder why people just don’t understand you? Human beings have 16 basic desires that motivate behavior. Knowing your primary motivators helps you improve your relationships, choose more satisfying activities, become more successful and happy. This workshop will identify your strongest motivators or strivings out of the 16 basic human desires identified by Dr. Reiss. You will leave with awareness about what drives you and how you can design your life to satisfy your motivators. You’ll be able to describe how your strivings and the strivings of others contribute to harmony or conflict in your relationships.
Guest Speaker, Alyse Parise, LCSW
October 23, 2008, HSC, Level 2, Room 085, 11:30am-12:30pm
November 7, 2008, Wang, Room 301, 12:00-1:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
8. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Tai Chi Inquiry
The ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi has been proven to have many health benefits to regular practitioners and to enhance one’s overall sense of peace, balance, and well being. Tai Chi is characterized by a physical and energetic balance of grace and power, flow and strength, moving in harmony with nature. Participants will be introduced to the basic principles of Tai Chi such as relaxation, breath, structure, alignment, whole body coordination, and balance. Discussion will be held as to how Tai Chi practice can better empower individuals to address challenges and stress in their daily lives.
Guest Speaker, Teresa White, Tai Chi Instructor
October 29, 2008, HSC, Level 3, Room 152, 11:30-12:30pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
9. EAP Lunchtime Learning: Labyrinth Walking
Take a break from the stress of modern life by going back a few thousand years. People are discovering anew that walking the concentric circles of ancient labyrinths can create inner peace and healing. EAP invites you to join Labyrinth Builder, Ed O'Connell, for a refreshing introduction to the Red Dragon Labyrinth as a walking meditation practice.
Guest Speaker, Ed O’Connell
Date: October 30, 2008
Time: 12:00
Location: Stony Brook’s Red Dragon Labyrinth
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
10. Art of Living Workshop
The Art of Living workshop is a proven method for improving the quality of life. It is based both on theoretical understanding and practical tools that can immediately be put to use with implications for all aspects of an individual's with direct, long lasting and tangible results. The workshop provides participants with practical and powerful techniques including Eastern breathing techniques, meditation, tension-releasing yogic stretches and exercises, and skills for dealing effectively with challenging emotions and situations. A weekly group follow up practice is available at Stony Brook.
Dates Fri Nov 14 to Mon Nov 17 at the Wang Center
Time: Fri and Mon 6 - 9:00 PM, Sat and Sun 9AM - 2 pm
All days must be attended
Workshop Fee: Free
To register and for more information contact Dr. Balaji Sitharaman - 631-655-4736
Submitted by: Balaji Sitharaman/CEAS
11. Managing Your Research Using Endnote: Advanced Endnote
For those who are using EndNote already, but have specific questions, or want to learn how to take advantage of ALL the advanced features and customization options. EndNote Advanced offers: Customize filters and output styles, attaching PDF documents, objects and images, footnotes and figure numbering and creating term lists and a traveling library. Thursday, Oct. 23 @ 5:30 PM. Location: Classroom A, 1st Floor, Melville Library.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
12. Extra. Extra. You Can Overcome Frustration with Newspaper Research.
This session examines ways to find current and historical articles in newspapers. We'll look at online indexes and collections of digitized newspapers, as well as explore old-fashioned ways to dig in the newspaper archives. In this workshop, you will: Become familiar with the odd nature of newspaper indexing, effectively search online newspaper indexes, effectively use non-online resources for locating older articles, find, display, and print articles from the library's online newspaper collections, and find, display, and copy articles from the library's microformat collection of newspapers. Tuesday, Oct. 28 @ 4 PM. Location: Classroom A, 1st Floor, Melville Library.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/workshops.htm
Submitted by: Fiona Grady/Lib
13. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Discover What Motivates You
Ever wonder why some daily activities are a joy and others are just plain drudgery? Ever wonder why people just don’t understand you? Human beings have 16 basic desires that motivate behavior. Knowing your primary motivators helps you improve your relationships, choose more satisfying activities, become more successful and happy. This workshop will identify your strongest motivators or strivings out of the 16 basic human desires identified by Dr. Reiss. You will leave with awareness about what drives you and how you can design your life to satisfy your motivators. You’ll be able to describe how your strivings and the strivings of others contribute to harmony or conflict in your relationships.
Guest Speaker, Alyse Parise, LCSW
October 23, 2008, HSC, Level 2, Room 085, 11:30am-12:30pm
November 7, 2008, Wang, Room 301, 12:00-1:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
14. EAP Lunchtime Learning - Budgeting-Your Spending Plan
Living paycheck to paycheck? Do you find it impossible to save? Join Certified Credit Counselor Jonathan Gordon as he shares tips on budgeting and managing your cash flow. He will discuss ideas to help create a budget and stick to it. Cost cutting ideas will also be presented. Join us and take control of your money!
Guest Speaker, Jonathan Gordon, GreenPath Debt Solutions
October 27, 2008, Wang, Room TBA 12:00pm-1:00pm
To Register Call EAP at 632-6085 or email us at eap@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
15. Managing IFR Accounts
October 29, 2008 9:00am 12:00pm
This workshop is intended to assist IFR account managers in efficiently budgeting for and managing their IFR programs. We will discuss the financial systems that should be used as resources as well as the rules and regulations that govern these account types.
Target Audience: Personnel responsible for the financial management of their department's IFR accounts.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0021
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
16. Fmla And Medical Related Leaves Training For Rf And State Employees
October 30, 2008 9:30am 12:00pm
What is FMLA? The first half of this workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), in order to assist them with implementing this Federal Law. The second half of the workshop will address: State Time & Attendance guidelines, coordinating FMLA with other leave entitlements such as Sick Leave at Half Pay or Presidential Sick Leave, and will briefly review Maternity/Paternity Leave & the Leave Donation Program for State employees. The workshop will conclude with a brief overview of FMLA, disability and workers comp for RF employees.
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Dept Heads, & Managers who are responsible for administering campus policies on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0006
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
17. Benefits- State And Research
October 22 9:30am 11:30am
The Benefit presentation will give an overview of the benefits offered to State, Research Foundation and Graduate Student employees. It will also include eligibility requirements, what the departments need to know and how to utilize the Benefits program as a tool in recruiting new employees.
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Departmental Personnel Administrators and anyone who is responsible for HR Administration. HSC/WEST Campus employees only
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0004
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
18. Gain the Vital skills you need to sail through any presentation
November 4, 2008 9:30am 12:30pm
Description:
Excellent ideas alone do not guarantee engaging and successful presentations! Success is determined by the combined impact of your words, voice and body language. You can deliver powerful, high-impact presentations by learning where to focus your effort and energy. This is a challenging, fast paced and experiential workshop.
Key Highlights:
Develop prominent delivery skills
Capture and hold listener attention
Connect with and focus on your listeners
Increase your comfort and confidence
Target Audience: This program is open to all West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton employees.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0024
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
19. Search and Selection
November 5, 2008 9:00am 12:00pm
Description:
This program is designed to provide information to State and RF managers, search committees and those responsible for interviewing candidates.
This session will cover:
Identifying the components of a Resume Screening Document
Writing an effective Resume Screening Document
Writing effective Interview Questions
Preparing for an interview
Setting the tone of a successful interview
Avoiding discriminatory and illegal questions
Effectively gathering job related information from an applicant
Closing the interview
Documenting the interview
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, managers, search committee members, search committee chairs, or anyone responsible for selecting and interviewing potential candidates on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0010
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
20. All you need to know about RF Appointments
November 5th, 2008 9:30am 11:30am
Description:
This program will cover the following:
-Appointment Packages
-Forms
-Time and Attendance
-File Components
-Retention Guidelines
-Verification
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Departmental Personnel Administrators and anyone who is responsible for Research Foundation HR Administration. HSC/WEST Campus employees only
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0005
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
21. Civil Service in a Nutshell
November 7, 2008 9:30am 12:30pm
This workshop will help provide you with information about Civil Service list appointments, canvassing lists, transfers, types of appointments, and much more
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, hiring department managers and employees seeking Civil Service list information on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton.
Click below to register now!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/training/hrclasses.nsf/wc0008
Submitted by: Lillian Valdez/Admin
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminars
Please join us today at 12:00 noon in the Life Sciences Building, Room 038 for the Seminar of Jeffrey Rathmell, Ph.D./Duke University. His Seminar is entitled "Metabolism and Cell Fate in the Immune System". Dr. Wei-Xing Zong will be hosting Dr. Rathmell.
Please join us next Monday, October 27th as Dr. Raul Andino will be presenting his seminar entitled "Biological implication of the genetic diversity of a RNA virus population". Dr. Andino is from UC Davis and will be hosted by Dr. Eckard Wimmer.
http://pharmacology.mc.duke.edu/faculty/rathmell.htm
Submitted by: Carol Brekke/UHMC
2. The Zones Workshop - an option for analysis
The "Zones" workshop asks students to examine a text from different angles resulting in more varied and complex analysis. You are invited to bring your lunch and come explore this technique in our Brown Bag Session. This event is located in Humanities 2029 from 12:45-2:00pm on Wednesday 10/22.
Submitted by: Heather Milam/CAS
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Please join us for a seminar by Professor Alan Robock from the Department of Environmental Sciences, Rutgers University. Professor Robock's seminar entitled, "Climatic Effects of Regional Nuclear Wars," will be presented on Wednesday, October 22, 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
4. Provost's Lectures on October 23rd, 27th and October 30th
On Thursday, October 23rd, the Provost’s Lecture Series will host Dr. Nathan S. Lewis, Professor of Chemistry at Caltech. He will speak on Scientific Challenges in Sustainable Energy Technology at 4:00 p.m. in the Student Activities Center Auditorium. Lewis will also speak earlier in the day in honor of the 20th Annual Jacob Bigeleisen Endowed Lecture. His talk on Progress and Challenges in Solar Energy Conversion using Semiconductor/Liquid Junctions will be at noon in the Chemistry Building, Room 412.
On Monday, October 27th, the Provost's Lecture Series in conjunction with the Templeton Research Lecture Series is hosting Martha Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago. She will speak on "Compassion:
Human and Animal" at 4:30 p.m. in the Humanities Building, Room 1006.
On Thursday, October 30th, the Provost's Lecture Series will host John L. Esposito, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. His lecture entitled, "The U.S. and the Muslim World: What the Next President Should Know", will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Student Activities Center, Ballroom B.
www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Janine Pearce/Prov
5. Writers Speak: Short Story Writer Scott Snyder at Southampton on October 29
Short story writer Scott Snyder reads from his forthcoming first novel, Flight of the Fizz King.
Scott Snyder has been published in Zoetrope, Tin House, One-Story, Epoch, Small Spiral Notebook, and other journals. He has taught at Columbia, NYU and Sarah Lawrence. He’s currently at work on a novel for the Dial Press.
Wednesday, October 29, 7 p.m.
Duke Lecture Hall * Chancellors Hall, Southampton
Free & Open to the Public
Refreshments * Mingling * Book Signings
MFA in Writing and Literature, 632-5030
southamptonwriters@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Carla Caglioti/Prov
6. AHA Annual Fall Conference Issues in Education for School Age Children on the Autism SpectrumOctober 27 28, 2008
This conference addresses educational, social and behavioral issues pertaining to students on the Autism Spectrum. It is geared to educators, parents and related professionals.
http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/codycenter/partnerprograms.cfm
Submitted by: Lisa-Beth Platania/HSC
7. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar: Thursday, October 23, 2008
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Fred Winston, Professor, Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, entitled, "Analysis of Factors That Control Transcription and Chromatin Structure in Yeast". It will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2008, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00pm. Hosted by Dr. Nancy Hollingsworth.
Submitted by: Dianna Berger/CAS
8. Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Noon in the Pharmacology Seminar Room 180, Basic Science Tower T8, Stony Brook University, the Neurobiology & Behavior Department will be hosting a Seminar. Bradley K. Yoder, PhD, Professor, Department of Cell Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine will be speaking about Molecular and cellular insights into cilia-associated diseases and developmental disorders.
Coffee 11:45
Host Lonnie Wollmuth 632-4186
Submitted by: Karen Morse/CAS
9. George Goodman Symposium - Depression, Too, Is a Thing With Feathers
On Tuesday, October 28 at 4:00 pm in the SAC Auditorium Journalist Andrew Solomon author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression will speak on the nature of depression, drawing on personal experience, interviews with others afflicted with the illness, and scientific literature. Solomon will look at depression across history, cultures, and the class spectrum. He will address the problem of how we relate the medical idea of depression to our thinking about personality.
Book signing and reception to follow lecture in Why Lobby. Bus transportation from East Campus is available. RSVP to 632-6320 to reserve your seat on the bus. For more information visit: www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
10. The Second Stewart Harris Memorial Lecture on Environmental Issues on Wednesday, October 29th at 1PM in Engineering Building, Room 231.
Please join us for the Second Stewart Harris Memorial Lecture on Environmental Issues which will be held on Wednesday, October 29th at 1PM in the Engineering Building, Room 231. The title of the lecture is "Global Climate Change: the Human Driver, the Knowns and Unknowns" and will be presented by Dr. Minghua Zhang, Professor and Director of the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres and Associate Dean of Stony Brook's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences.
http://me.eng.sunysb.edu/seminars.php
Submitted by: Melissa Castelbuono/CEAS
11. Bill Fitzgerald presents: "Biogeochemistry of mercury"
Please join us for an Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium by Bill Fitzgerald of UCONN. His seminar entitled; "Biogeochemistry of mercury" will be presented on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Endeavour Hall 120 (South Campus).
Submitted by: Chester Frost/MSRC
12. Ecology & Evolution Seminar "Dynamical Patterning Modules: How the Developmental-Genetic Toolkit Mobilized Physics to Produce the Metazoa"
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. Dr. Stuart Newman, Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy, New York Medical College. Host: Dr. Massimo Pigliucci. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
13. The Life Science Vendor Exhibition is this Friday, October 24
The Department of Pathology is hosting a Life Science Vendor Exhibition this Friday, October 24, from 10am-2pm, at the Health Science Center, Level 3 Galleria. Learn about the new products and instruments that will help with your next research project. Come meet the two dozen account representatives for your laboratory needs. Raffle prizes include MP3 player, gift cards, apparel, and more.
Call 444-6486 for more information.
Submitted by: L. Crawford
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Center for Inclusive Education Speaker Series
On Thursday, October 30th, the CIE will host Dr. Desiree Byrd, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pathology at the Mt Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Byrd will present her talk, "HIV Neuropsychology: Insights from biomarkers & health disparities" in the Javits Seminar Room, E2340 Melville Library at 3pm. Lite refreshments served. Please RSVP to sunyagep@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Kathryne Piazzola/Prov
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. Fundraiser - Carol Baldwin Breast Care Center - October 28, 2008
McDonalds at 2324 Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook is generously donating 20% of all sales on Wednesday, October 28th from 5 pm - 7pm to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. In order to receive the flyer needed to allocate a portion of your purchase for this purpose, please email victoria.irwin@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
3. SBU Cat Network Has Cats and Kittens For Adoption, And We Need Your Help
OK, so some other jerk dumped their cat on campus. But the upshot is that as the years go by, the number of homeless and suffering cats on campus increases without us all, together, intervening to (a) feed them, (b) trap and neuter them, and (c) find homes for the ones that are adoptable. It's not your fault that they're here, but it's not theirs either. And it's our responsibility to give them a fighting chance. Please consider joining and supporting the SBU Cat Network, a grassroots organization of caring staff, faculty, and students. And just as importantly, please consider giving one of our charges a safe, warm, and loving home. See our adoption page (which changes frequently) at
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/clubs/sbucat/index.php?p=adoptme
Submitted by: Nancy Franklin/CAS
4. Veterans Helping Veterans Benefit Concert November 8th, 2008 - Featuring the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and USO Show Troupe
Veterans Helping Veterans Benefit Concert
Featuring the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, along with special guests, the USO Show Troupe of Metropolitan New York.
The concert will be held on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts 71 East Main Street, Patchogue).
Show Time is 7PM.
The show will pay tribute to Long Island’s Veterans and proudly salute all who have defended our freedoms.
Portion of the proceeds will benefit the residents at the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University.
Ticket prices are $40, $45, $50.
For tickets, please call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at (631) 207-1313 or visit them on-line at www.patchoguetheatre.com
http://www.patchoguetheatre.com
Submitted by: Jonathan Spier/LISVH
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Film: The Shoe Fairy (2005)
Winner, Best Art Direction, Taiwan Golden Horse Awards 2005
This quirky and surreal modern day fairy tale and satire unabashedly borrows from the tales of Hans Christian Anderson, CS Lewis, and even Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to tell the story of Dodo, a girl born without the ability to walk. Dodo lived a life listening to fairy tales and wondering, like her favorite character, the Little Mermaid, if she'll have to sacrifice something dear to her in order to have a pair of walking feet. Following an operation, Dodo is capable of walking, running, and dancing like a fairy tale come true and develops a severe obsession with shoes which is unmatched until she begins dating Smiley Dentist. They marry and live happily ever after, but that is not quite the end of the story.
Q&A to follow with Ms. Yee-Ching Lee, Independent Film Organizer
Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 pm, Wang Theatre
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
2. Film: Baghdad High
Guest Speaker: Haider Hamza, Iraqi Reporter for ABC News
Directed and produced by Ivan O’Mahoney and Laura Winter, Baghdad High chronicles the lives of four seniors at Tariq bin-Ziad High School for Boys, located in a mixed middle-class Iraqi suburb. Ali the Kurd, Anmar the Catholic, Hayder the Shia, and half-Sunni, half-Shia Mohammad began filming their senior year in October 2006, the bloodiest month since the start of the war. Their studies hampered by power outages and the disappearances of their peers, the boys’ teen dreams are fractured during an academic year that saw Saddam Hussein’s execution and President Bush’s American troop surge. Download flier. Co-sponsored with Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council.
Monday, October 27, 7:00 pm, Wang Theatre Free for Students, $5 otherwise
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
3. Film: Aparajito ("The Unvanquished," 1956)
Shortly after arriving at Beneras, Apu’s father Harihar works himself to death against his wife’s advice. Apu and his mother return to her ancestral village of Mansapota where Apu’s success at school pits mother against son and tradition against modernity in several unresolved conflicts. Apu has to decide whether to remain with his family and follow his father’s profession or be educated in Calcutta and face the consequences for his choice.
Thursday, October 30, 1:00 pm, Wang Theatre
Directed by Satyajit Ray. (In Bengali with English subtitles). Followed by discussion with Thora Wagner. Free Admission. All are welcome.
Co-sponsored with the Osher Lifelong Learning Center, the Center for India Studies and in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, NY.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
4. University Bookstore Campus Lifetime Tarot Card Reading & Demonstration
On Wednesday, 10/29/08 @ 1:00 PM during Campus Lifetime in the Univeristy Bookstore, there will be a Tarot Card Reading and Demonstration Event by Melanie Murphy. Come join us for this free event and the opportunity to come together with faculty, staff and students. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to 632-1150.
Submitted by: Deborah DiFranco/FSA
5. Performance: Hunger on October 23, 2008
10/23/08 7 PM, Charles B. Wang Center Theatre
New York-based Japanese contemporary choreographers and dancers Eiko and Koma reunite with their protégés Charian and Peace, two Cambodian visual artists-turned-performers, to explore the visceral subject of hunger. Expanded to a quartet that incorporates Javanese Gamelan music and live painting, Hunger addresses not only our survival but also our essential desires: At any age, we are all hungry for knowledge, innocence, beauty, and intimacy.
Hunger is a Joyce Theater 25th anniversary commission. Co-commissioned by the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Produced by Inta, Inc. in association with the Asia Society. Co-sponsored by the Japan Center.
Tickets going fast!
Tickets: $10 for students & seniors; $15 general admission; $25 VIP
To reserve tickets email wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-4400. You can also purchase tickets online using a credit card by going to www.stonybrook.edu/wang
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
6. Wellness Expo - October 22, 2008
The 2008 Wellness Expo promises to be another highlight of the Fall semester at Stony Brook University. The expo will be taking place in the Student Activities Center, Ballroom A on October 22, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. utill 2:00 p.m. This year there will be some notable new vendors explaining their services as well as some seasoned expo participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to collect numerous giveaways, sample new wellness products, watch various demonstrations, receive treatments and screenings and enter drawings for raffle prizes.
Submitted by: Allison Hinke/Pres
7. Delicious Movement Workshop with Eiko and Koma: October 22, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 12:45 pm to 2:10 pm, Wang Center Chapel
Delicious Movement Workshops are designed for all people who love to move or who want to love to move with delicious feelings. You don't have to be a dancer to enjoy the experience. The workshops are also for actors, poets, musicians, visual artists or anyone interested in developing their creativity.
Free with purchase of ticket to Hunger happening on October 23, otherwise $10.00 for all. Reservations highly recommended. Please reserve your tickets by e-mailing
wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-4400.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
8. Terence Martin & band; special guest Caroline Doctorow accompanied by Pete Kennedy at University Cafe Sunday Nov.2,2 PM
Terence Martin returns with new songs and old favorites. Hauntingly poetic images and elements of folk, blues, and country mark the work of this extraordinarily skillful song poet. Terence will be joined by Dan Bonis and Gordon Roehrer for his first Long Island full band show.
Caroline Doctorow, accompanied by guitar genius Pete Kennedy, brings her interpretations of classic songs by Richard Farina from her new CD as well as her originals and, of course,a Dylan song or two.
Advance sale $15.00 now through Thursday, October 30th (no service charge) at www.universitycafe.org with any remaining tickets at the door for $20.00.
Coming on Sunday, November 9th at 2 P.M. Folk legend Mary McCaslin, the link between traditional folksingers and today's "new folk" artists. Sharing the co-bill is Mustard's Retreat, the folk duo of multi-instrumentalists and singers David Tamulevich and Michael Hough.
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I & II
NCE 314.2 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
This course focuses on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This advanced topics course covers multiple file management, linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros.
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 29 & November 5, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; December 8 & 15, 2008
NCE 314.1 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This special topics course covers graphing and advanced functions.
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 15 & 22, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; Nobemver 24 & December 1, 2008
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7022
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
2. Defensive Driving Program for UUP Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday and Tuesday, November 17 and 18, 2008 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM in the Wang Center Lecture Hall 1, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. Cost is $30 per person, payable in advance. 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. 2-6570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
3. Advanced Access
NCE 317.1 - 4 sessions - Fee: $209
Add power to you database by creating custom forms, reports and advanced techniques with tables, queries and macros. There will be a review of using relational databases and mastering relationships.
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7022
10% discount for University employees, spouses, and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Section E: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; November 24; December 1, 8 & 15, 2008
Submitted by: Amy Margolies/Prov
4. Center for Wine,Food & Culture:Perfect Pairings - Fall 2008 Thursdays, Oct 30, Nov 6 and Nov 13.
Join us as we welcome our new line up of guest chefs who will prepare fine tastes paired with specially chosen wines for our fall 2008 series. Details on all classes and on line registration available on our webpage. Wang Center, room #301. Register early, classes fill up quickly. Questions? call 632.9404.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
09. Research
1. Do You Have Heart Failure?
Adults diagnosed with heart failure are invited to participate in a symptom monitoring study. The study is testing an educational method to help patients monitor their heart failure symptoms. If qualified to participate, questionnaires about your medical history, symptoms, self-care, and quality of life will be completed. Participants are followed for one year by telephone (15-20 minute interviews 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after enrollment). All participants will be given a weight scale to keep and a booklet on heart failure self-care. You will be paid $20 at both 6 and 12 months if you complete the telephone interviews. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call:
Dr. Corrine Jurgens - 631-444-3236 or Karen Kelleher - 631-444-1299
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
2. Did you know that most people are infected with Oral Herpes?
Volunteer Men and Women Needed.
Confidentiality maintained.
If you are a man or a woman over the age of 18, you may be eligible to participate in a Clinical Research Study at Stony Brook Medical Center. If you qualify, you may receive a topical medication for Oral Herpes at no cost to you.
For more information please contact Andrea Pressley, LPN,CRC at
444-2758
Participants are compensated $25.00 for each visit.
Submitted by: Andrea Pressley/UHMC
3. Volunteers Wanted For A Research Studyof an investigational drug for genital warts
Do you have Genital Warts?
You may be eligible to join a clinical research study of an investigational drug for genital warts.
Convenient, once-a-day ointment application.
Requirements:
Men and women 18-50 years old.
Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Qualified participants will receive study drug, medical exams and laboratory tests related to the study.
All study related visits and study drug are provided at no cost to eligible participant.
For more information, please call Andrea Pressley, LPN,CRC Department of OB/GYN at 444-2758
Submitted by: Andrea Pressley/UHMC
4. BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory) 18-55 years old and in good health for participation in medical imaging research
Volunteers needed. Fee paid. 18-55 years old and in good health for participation in medical imaging research. Confidentiality maintained. "Do you like watching cooking shows on TV? Do commercials for yummy treats make you salivate? Wouldn't it be neat to find out what's going on in your brain? Could these food images be driving you to overeat? Help us find out by volunteering for a completely non-invasive brain imaging study. All you have to do is watch videos and let us watch your brain using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)! Transportation provided or mileage reimbursed. For more information, contact nurse recruiter Bud Jayne at 1-888-352-7380".
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. 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. (631) 444-9362 or (631) 444-3740
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
6. Seeking Volunteers 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
Confidentiality Maintained
Volunteer Fee Paid
For further information call:
1-631-344-3614
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
7. EMU: Do you have heart failure?
Do you have heart failure and has your doctor recommended dialysis to remove fluid while you’re hospitalized? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study of your body’s response to fluid removal by ultrafiltration. For further information, please contact the study coordinator study coordinator Elizabeth Maas at 631-444-2031, at the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Center.
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
8. 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
9. Hiring a Part-Time Research Assistant for a Study Promoting Mammography Screening in Chinese American Women
Required qualifications:
-Speak Cantonese or Minnan dialect
-Good interpersonal skills, mature, organized, professional
-Comfortable traveling to New York city for recruitment and interacting with research participants
Desired qualifications:
-Previous research experience
-Interest in breast cancer and cancer screening
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to: Dr. Anne Moyer, anne.moyer@sunysb.edu
http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/psychology/index.php?people/faculty/anne_moyer
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. New & Used Sale
The Auxiliary is holding a Holiday New & Used Goods Sale on Monday, October 20 in the vendor area by the cafeteria and deli.
This will be our biggest sale ever!!
Please stop by!
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
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. 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. Veterans Day Ceremony 2008 Honoring All Who Served
Veterans Day Ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 5 at 1:00 PM in the Student Activities Center Auditorium. The Stony Brook Marching Band will perform at 12:45 PM. Lunch will follow the ceremony. Everyone's invited.
Submitted by: David Yu/UST