Campus Announcements for the week of 07/28/2008
Table of Contents
01. Administrative
1. Ride Sharing
2. Visiting Assistant Professor
3. Monthly Parking Garage Payment
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning- Labyrinth Walking, ulyPathway to Stress Management & Improved Performance
2. Schedule a One-on-One or Departmental meeting with your Educational Technologist
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Faculty Director Lectures - All faculty and staff invited.
2. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Sunday Street Acoustic Concert series at The University Cafe announces Fall, 2008 schedule
2. Seawolves All-Sports Pass
3. Origami Heaven: Long Island's Only Summer Origami Festival
4. The Many Faces of Origami Exhibition
5. Stony Brook Soccer Nights
6. Music at Southampton - Sustainable Treasures Concert SeriesJill Grove, mezzo-soprano, and Kathleen Kelly, piano
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Beaded Jewelry Class
09. Research
1. Seeking volunteers for a study on work environment and health.
2. Do You Have Painful Arthritis At The Base Of The Thumb?
3. Do You Have Heart Failure?
4. Pediatric Infectious Diseases
5. Seeking Volunteers 18 years or older with the diagnosis of metastatic cancer
6. BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory)Volunteers needed for participation in medical imaging research. Fee paid.
7. Volunteers Wanted For A Research Study Of An Investigational Drug For Genital Warts.
8. Did you know that most people are infected with Oral Herpes?
10. Miscellaneous
1. Campus Child Care Available
2. Your Library Wants You
3. Atlantic City Bus trip 10-04-08
4. Camp Academies at Stony Brook632-4550
5. New ~ Southampton Summer Camps632-4933
01. Administrative
1. Ride Sharing
As part of its ongoing effort to address constituency concerns, Stony Brook University wishes to advise the University community about a voluntary on-line ride sharing program. This program is supported by Long Island Transportation Management Inc., and is designed to save money, ease daily commuting and reduce traffic congestion.
NuRide is a ride network where participants can plan trips on-line and get rewarded for riding together. According to the program literature (www.nuride.com), membership is free, there are no usage commitments and participants earn reward points from sponsors for every trip taken, whether the service is used 1 day a month or 5 days a week.
Other options are detailed on Long Island Transportation Management's website, and may be better suited to your individual needs.
Participation in any program of this nature is entirely voluntary. The University makes no representations or warranties about your fellow riders or participant satisfaction
Submitted by: Lynn A. Davis/Admin
2. Visiting Assistant Professor
Africana Studies invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position, preferably a specialist in the Caribbean, beginning the Fall Semester 2008. Faculty will teach two courses a semester.
A Ph.D. in hand is required at the time of the appointment.
The Africana Studies Department, founded in 1968, offers both a major and a minor. Class size ranges from 40-70 students, with an average AFS class size of 45-50 students.
To apply, send a letter of interest, C.V., names, email addresses and/or telephone numbers of three references to Department of Africana Studies, c/o Phyllis Bartolomeo-Zenker, Stony Brook University, S-249 Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg., Stony Brook, New York, 11794-4340.
Submitted by: Phyllis Bartolomeo-Zenker/CAS
3. Monthly Parking Garage Payment
Monthly Parking Garage Card Holders
Payment for your monthly parking garage permit is due on the first of the month. To avoid being locked out, please ensure we receive your payment within the first three business days of the month. Sign up today for the payroll parking deduction program and avoid the rush to pay! Forms and information are available at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/parking/garages.shtml
Submitted by: Lynn A. Davis/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning- Labyrinth Walking, ulyPathway to Stress Management & Improved Performance
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
July 31st, 12:00-1:00, 4:30-5:30, SB Red Dragon Labyrinth
To register call EAP at 632-6085
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Schedule a One-on-One or Departmental meeting with your Educational Technologist
Are you looking for new ways to energize your classes? Do you want to utilize technology to help your students achieve better results? Let's meet and talk about the options currently available on our campus, including: Adobe Connect, "Clickers", Rich Content Capturing, Podcasting, Second Life, and Live/Archived Streaming.
Call 2-9938 or e-mail jadams@notes.cc.sunysb.edu Jennifer Adams
Submitted by: Jennifer Adams/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Faculty Director Lectures - All faculty and staff invited.
Wednesday, August 6 from 11am to noon. Melville Library, Javits Room, E-2340.
Assessing Student Learning: What Works?, by Dr. Hong Lin, manager of Faculty Development at the Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Oklahoma State University.
At a time when faculty are expected to demonstrate that student learning outcomes are met, traditional assessment, such as multiple-choice tests, is under increasing scrutiny and criticism. To overcome the problems in traditional assessment, alternative methods, such as project-based learning, offer a variety of flexible assessment measures. This presentation discusses in detail available alternative assessment strategies for faculty and the challenges of using such strategies in classroom settings. It is hoped that the presentation will lead to an extensive discussion with attendees sharing experiences and generating ideas of their own.
Submitted by: Theresa Ogazon/DoIT
2. Ecology and Evolution Dissertation Defense
1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 30, 2008, Life Sciences Building, Room 038. "The Role of Plant-Bird Interactions in the Invasion of Juniperus bermudiana in Hawaii, Integrating Experiments, Behavior, and Models. Eliza Woo, Department of Ecology & Evolution, Stony Brook University. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at 631-632-8600
Submitted by: Martha Nolan/CAS
07. Culture & Entertainment
1. Sunday Street Acoustic Concert series at The University Cafe announces Fall, 2008 schedule
Our fifth season of Sunday afternnon shows at the University Cafe, co-sponsored by WUSB-FM.
Advance sale tickets now available at www.universitycafe.org at a significant savings for these upcoming shows:
Sunday, October 5th 2 P.M. - Blues/folk/jazz vocalist Eilen Jewel and her band; Phil Minissale will open
Sunday, October 19th 2 P.M. - Roots/rocker Marshall Crenshaw
Sunday, November 2nd 2 P.M. - Terence Martin and Catherine MacLellan
Sunday, November 9th 2 P.M. - Folk legend Mary McCaslin and Mustard's Retreat
Sunday, December 7th 2 P.M. - Holiday concert with Sloan Wainwright and special guest, Lucy Wainwright Roche
Advance sale discount tickets at www.universitycafe.org (no service charge)
Information inquiries via e mail to SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
2. Seawolves All-Sports Pass
The Seawolves All-Sports Pass gets you right into the action of all the Seawolves Sports! And each pass is only $125 for guaranteed seats to every game, which is over $400 in savings! To purchase your All-Sports Pass contact the Seawolves Ticket Office at 631-632-4513 or send us an email at SeawolvesTickets@stonybrook.edu
http://goseawolves.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ston/genrel/auto_pdf/08-faculty-staff-allsports
Submitted by: John Vardell/Pres
3. Origami Heaven: Long Island's Only Summer Origami Festival
The Charles B. Wang Center and Long Island Folding Enthusiasts(L.I.F.E)are very excited to be sponsoring the fourth annual summer origami festival. This year proves to be one of the most exciting yet featuring the usual array of origami activities and exhibitions of both national and local origami artists
Co-Sponsored with the Japan Center at Stony Brook
Origami Heaven Festival August 3, 2008, 11am-4pm
-A talk by film maker, Vanessa Gould (Green Fuse Films) and excerpts from her documentary, Between the Folds
-Storigami is back again with more exciting stories and origami!
-The super popular greeting card workshop
-Puppet portal
-Traditional Japanese Tea ceremony
-Workshops/teaching tables with the Long Island Folding Enthusiasts who will help you learn origami!
The Many Faces of Origami is free and open to the public
Suggested Donation of $5 for Origami Heaven
Groups of 15 or more must pre-register by emailing origamiheaven@stonybrook.edu
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
4. The Many Faces of Origami Exhibition
The Charles B. Wang Center and the Long Island Folding Enthusiasts (L.I.F.E) Presents The Many Faces of Origami Exhibition August 2-8, 2008
Open August 2-3, 2008: 10 am-5 pm, August 4-8, 2008: 10 am-7 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center
Come see Joel Cooper's breathtaking and innovative origami masks. Folded from single pieces of paper using advanced geometric folding techniques originally developed in 1960s Japan, called tessellation, these magnificent masks are reminiscent of classical sculptures from ancient civilizations and have been exhibited throughout the world. Joining Joel will be a second installation featuring Long Island origami artist, Anna Yu Powell, and painter, Dean Powell's handpainted origami pieces. Vibrantly colored origami animals will adorn the walls of the Wang Center pleasing the old and young alike.
Co-sponsored by the Japan Center at Stony Brook
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Jennifer Iacona/Pres
5. Stony Brook Soccer Nights
Wednesday nights are now officially Stony Brook Soccer Nights. If anyone is interested in playing soccer and would like to play with the SBUMC Soccer Team that played in the Campus Intramural Soccer league, come on out on Wednesday nights as we want to continue playing just for fun and would like to get as many people from the hospital and main campus as we can get. Please feel free to bring friends, family, and your co-workers. This really is just for fun and exercise so if you don't know how to play or haven't played in years don't worry about it. If you are interested and would like more information please contact David Harris in the Hospital CQI Department at 4-4710 or via Lotus Notes.
Submitted by: David Harris/UHMC
6. Music at Southampton - Sustainable Treasures Concert SeriesJill Grove, mezzo-soprano, and Kathleen Kelly, piano
Join us Thursday, July 31 for the forth concert of the series.
Jill Grove, mezzo-soprano, and Kathleen Kelly, piano -- Renowned for her passionate
artistry, Grove has won critical raves throughout America and Europe. Joshua Kosman of
the San Francisco Chronicle wrote: "Deploying a vibrant, earth-colored tone...Grove's
expressive impulse is never less than forceful."
Concert takes place at 8:00 pm in the Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton. For
more information visit stonybrook.edu/treasures or call 631-632-8000.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/treasures
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses
1. Beaded Jewelry Class
Create your own unique beaded accessories. Learn about the different stringing materials, tools and findings for glass beading. Learn how professionals crimp and attach clasps for a pleasing aesthetic. Materials fee of $10 due to instructor at class. Wednesday, 7/30, 5:45 pm 8:15 pm $30/student, $38/non-student; Union Lower-Level Studio 081. Pre registration is required. Other classes are also available! For a full brochure and information, contact The Craft Center, Student Union room 049, 631-632-6822, email us craftcenter@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, or look at our website www.stonybrook.edu/craftcenter
Submitted by: Jenny Labonte/GST
09. Research
1. Seeking volunteers for a study on work environment and health.
Researchers at Stony Brook University are conducting a study in collaboration with the Gallup organization to understand how work environment affects health. We are looking for volunteers for our study who are over 18 and work Monday through Friday, but do not work on the weekends. Involvement in the study is for less than one week and includes two trips to our campus office. Participants will be compensated up to $120. For further information, please call 631-632-3050, option 5 for the Workplace Engagement Study.
Submitted by: Leighann Litcher-Kelly/HSC
2. Do You Have Painful Arthritis At The Base Of The Thumb?
Seeking volunteers for a research study on an injection therapy to help with painful arthritis at the base of the thumb.
If you are interested in learning more about the study, please call the Department of Orthopaedics, 631 444-2215
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
3. 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
4. Pediatric Infectious Diseases
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Division offers a variety of clinical trials consisting of new medications or combinations of medications for the treatment of HIV infected children, adolescents, pregnant women and uninfected HIV children of HIV infected mothers. Confidentially is maintained. Medication and appointments are free of charge. Subjects are compensated for their time and travel. For information call Dr. Sharon Nachman at (631) 444-7692
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
5. Seeking Volunteers 18 years or older with the diagnosis of metastatic cancer
to participate in 5 week study to determine if using propranolol ( beta blocker) and etodolac (Non steroidal anti inflammatory) in combination can decrease muscle loss, weight loss, and loss of appetite associated with metastatic cancer, as well as, improve overall quality of life. Volunteers will be compensated for time and travel. For More Information, Please Call 631-261-4400 ext 7168 and 5903
Submitted by: Diane Ruenes/UHMC
6. BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory)Volunteers needed for participation in medical imaging research. 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
7. Volunteers Wanted For A Research Study Of 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
8. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. 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
2. Your Library Wants You
Join a small focus group to help with the University Libraries website redesign. Have your
opinion heard and get a free Starbucks gift card! For more info, contact Darren Chase at
632-9830 or email darren.chase@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/focusgroup.htm
Submitted by: Darren Chase/HSC
3. Atlantic City Bus trip 10-04-08
Employee Activities is happy to announce our annual Atlantic City Bus trip will be on Saturday, October 4th, 2008. This year we will be going to Showboat. Cost $35 per person - Coach bus transportation from main campus. You will receive $20 cash back from the casino. All are welcome.
For Reservations please call Philip 2-1767 or Dorothy 2-6040
Payment is due by 08-31-08
Submitted by: Philip Brown/Admin
4. Camp Academies at Stony Brook632-4550
ITS NOT TO LATE TO SIGN UP ~ We now offer Camp Academies for children entering Kindergarten though grade 11 in the Fall 2008. Our special Camp Academies are designed to satisfy our campers with an interest in Art, Chess, Chess/Medical, Computers, GBA - Video Game Builders, Athletic/Medical, Acting, Sciences and Reading. These programs will run for one-week intervals during the summer. The camper will receive instructional activities relating to his or her chosen topic. A hot lunch and snack will also be provided. Call for our brochure or visit our website.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
5. New ~ Southampton Summer Camps632-4933
Stony Brook Southampton is proud to announce a new camp program for children between the ages of 8 to 13 on the picturesque 82 acre campus. The camp offers a variety of athletic activities to fill your child’s day with exercise and adventure. Campers can choose either a half-day or full day for one, two, three or four weeks’ duration. Each day includes a healthy hot lunch. Call for our brochure.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres