Campus Announcements for the week of 01/12/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. ATTENTION all Notes 6 users: You must enable an archive setting.
2. All Faculty/Staff Parking Permits will expire on january 31, 2004!
3. Do you know a student who deserves some recognition?
4. SAC Post Office
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Holiday Closing
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Blackboard Workshops / Seminars Over Intercession
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Habitat for Humanity. It's that time of year again when SPD begins our Habitat for Humanity fund-raising activities.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Microsoft Project 2002 NCE 304 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
2. Quicken 2000 NCE 315 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
3. Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6 NCE 309 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
4. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immedaite Family Members
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
3. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
6. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
8. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
9. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
10. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The GCRC, University Hospital. Free IQ Score And MRI Scan
11. Autism Spectrum Disorder
12. LIPITOR Efficacy in an Alternate Day Regimen (LEADR)
13. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
14. 2004 Innovative Technology Development (ITD) Program - Call for Applications
15. ADHD / Strattera study for children ages 6-12
16. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Yr Olds
17. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
10. Miscellaneous
1. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
2. Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
3. Volunteers Needed for Scooping Out Sucess
4. Volunteers Needed for Information Tables
5. Meet The Oncology Nurse From The Cancer Helpline
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. ATTENTION all Notes 6 users: You must enable an archive setting.
We are moving ahead to our next step in the upgrade to Notes 6 - the server upgrade. If you are using the Notes 6 Client, once your home mail server is upgraded you will no longer be able to archive documents if you don't have an archive setting enabled. This is a very easy change that we recommend you do right now, even if your home mail server has not been upgraded yet.
To determine if you have the Notes 6 Client: From your INBOX click HELP and then click ABOUT NOTES. Look for the RELEASE number.
For instructions on how to enable the archive setting go to our Client Support website
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/notes/EnablingarchivingNotes6.shtml
If you have any questions call the Client Support at 2-9800 or the UHMC Help Desk at 4-HELP.
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. All Faculty/Staff Parking Permits will expire on january 31, 2004!
Renewal of your permit is Free. Your permit validator will be mailed directly to your home address (prior to the expiration date)provided that:
1. You have no outstanding summonses.
2. You are a current employee as indicated by Human Resource data.
3. Your home address is current with Human resources.
If you meet the three criteria, you will receive a new validator.
This is a holographic security sticker that will be placed on top of your current permit expiration date, therefore it is very important to keep your current permit!
Submitted by: Theresa Kist/Admin
3. Do you know a student who deserves some recognition?
The Alumni Association is sponsoring eight awards to students who have excelled in different areas, including academics, leadership, and the improvement of community life. Recipients will receive a plaque honoring their accomplishments, as well as a cash award. Please help us spread the word! Applications can be obtained from the Alumni Office. Deadline for applications is February 6, 2004. For more information please call 632-6330.
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
4. SAC Post Office
The SAC Post Office Window will be closed from December 24, 2003 through January 5, 2004.
Window Hours for the Inter-Session (January 6, 2004 - January 23, 2004) are as follows:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday Closed
Normal Window Hours (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ) will resume Monday January 26,2004.
Submitted by: Gail Catapano/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Holiday Closing
Media Services will close at 5:00PM on Friday, Janaury 16, 2004 and reopen on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Please make allowances for this closure in your plans for Media pick-up, drop-off, deliveries and loans.
Submitted by: Beth Cohen/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Blackboard Workshops / Seminars Over Intercession
Instructional Computing will be offering Blackboard sessions over Intercession.
These sessions are open to all Stony Brook faculty, staff and Graduate TA's.
Sessions will include - "What is Blackboard?" & "Posting Content to your Blackboard site"
There will two special sessions.
Wednesday January 14th - 1-2:30pm in CELT (Melville Library E1337)
Blackboard Show and Tell - Stony Brook Faculty sharing Blackboard experiences with their peers. All faculty who are interested in sharing or seeing how Blackboard is being used on campus are invited to attend!
Also on Wednesday January 14th, we will hold a Blackboard workshop for Adjunct Instructors from 6-8pm in the Library PC Classroom C1640B.
Please visit:
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/workshops.htm
for additional information and to register for sessions.
If fewer than 5 people register, sessions will be cancelled.
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
On January 15, 2004, at 4:00pm, Dr. James McNew from Rice University will be our guest speaker at the weekly Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar. The Seminar is entitled, "Molecular Mechanisms of SNARE-Mediated Membrane Fusion". Refreshments will be served at 3:45pm.
If you need additional information, please contact the Host, Dr. Aaron Neiman at (631) 632-1543.
If you need a disability-related accomodation, please call: The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at (631) 632-8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Habitat for Humanity. It's that time of year again when SPD begins our Habitat for Humanity fund-raising activities.
SPD is hosting on-going 50/50 drawings every two weeks beginning with the first drawing on January 16th. Drawings will be on Friday - the pot will be split - 50% going to the ticket holder and 50% going to the Habitat for Humanity Fund. Drawings will be held on 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, and 5/21.
Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 tickets for $5.00, and 13 tickets for $10.00. Tickets may be purchased from Marlene Brennan through each Thursday afternoon prior to the Friday drawing.
We hope everyone will help us support Habitat and share in the fun with us here at SPD.
Marlene Brennan, Director, School of Professional Development, SBS, N249, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4314, E-mail: Marlene.Brennan@sunysb.edu, ph: 631-632-7068, fax: 631-632-5794
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Microsoft Project 2002 NCE 304 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
Learn how to use Microsoft's powerful Project Management program. Starting with the basics, learn to design project files and plans, enter project schedules and apply resources for tasks.
Required Text: Teach Yourself Microsoft Project 2000, Vickey L. Quinn, Retail US $19.99
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windowsor equivalent experience.
Section A: Mon, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 23; Mar. 1, 2004
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 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. Quicken 2000 NCE 315 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
Learn how to organize your finances on computer by using this widely used software to balance your checkbook, pay bills online and track investments; use features such as budgeting, reconciling, forecasting and saving money at tax time.
Required Text: Quicken 2000, The Official Guide, Maria Langer, Retail US $24.99
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 2004
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 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6 NCE 309 - 5 sessions - Fee: $225
This is an introduction to programming using Visual Basic. No prior programming experience or knowledge of programming required. This course provides the background knowledge on what programming is and guides you through the steps that professional programmers take when they're tackling a programming job from start to finish.
Required Text: Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6 (ISBN: 1902745000) by John Smiley, Retail US 29.99
Section A: Mon/Wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Jan. 26, 28; Feb. 2, 4, 9, 2004
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 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
4. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immedaite Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, 2004 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the SAC Room 305, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. (Attendance at both sessions is required.)
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you're invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Participants will be compensated.
For further information call: Dr. Fred Friedberg (631) 632-8252
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
3. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bernice Sealy (631) 444-3740 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
Study: A Trial of Simvastatin (Zocor) to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Sponsored by: NIH through Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments. In addition, they would randomize to receive either Simvastatin or Placebo.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice J. Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumeister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" ( Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible. Please call 631-444-2215 Orthopaedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
If you are in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, you may be eligible for a research study that is looking at different ways to manage stress and cope during pregnancy.
Through this study you may learn relaxation techniques, coping skills and stress reduction techniques. These skills may be useful to you during and after your pregnancy.
There is no cost to you. If you are interested, Please call 631-444-6900 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated upto $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
Volunteers needed for IMAGING STUDIES at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
The volunteer must be 20 years or older and in good health for participation.
Confidentiality maintained and transportation will be provided.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
Patients being treated with cholestrol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at 4-2017.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Opportunity To Participate In A Research Study On Autism At The GCRC, University Hospital. Free IQ Score And MRI Scan
The CODY Center is currently recruiting participants ages 6-18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, who are not on medication, to participate in a neuroimaging study.
The children in the study will participate in three sessions, over a time frame of about three to six months, each session lasting about 60 minutes. During the first session and the third session, pictures of the brain will be taken using a device called MRI. There are no contrast or radioactive agents, sedation or other injections required for the study. During the second session the children in the study will meet with a neuropsychologist who will interview them and ask them to perform specific tasks, in order to evaluate their language and thinking process.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Allen Azizian 631) 632-3074 aazizian@ic.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Cody Center is recruiting individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate in a genetics study. Unaffected parents are also being asked to participate. We are particularity interested in enrolling individuals who have no significant family history of autism disorders and/or seem to have significant "delays in skills."
This study is collaboration between University Hospital's GCRC, The Cody Center and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
The purpose of the study is to look for evidence of chromosomal mutations/abnormalities using new investigative techniques that are more sensitive than have previously been available.
Participants will meet with study personnel to ensure that they meet diagnostic and study inclusion criteria and to obtain blood samples. Parents of participants would be asked for a blood sample as well.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact:
Stephanie or Joyce @ 631 444-7712 Email: smusso@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. LIPITOR Efficacy in an Alternate Day Regimen (LEADR)
Alternate Day Atorvastatin may be effective in reducing LDL Cholestrol and therefore may be more cost effective.
Call Dr Patty Kelly, DO at 444-2017 to participate.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
13. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive week-days including two hospital overnights
For example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon
You will be free to pursue your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405
SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. 2004 Innovative Technology Development (ITD) Program - Call for Applications
The Center for Biotechnology is seeking applications for the 2004 Innovative Technology Development (ITD) Program. The program offers funding for commercially promising research in medical biotechnology, including research, diagnostic, or therapeutic products or devices. Funding is available to faculty for translational research on the academic campus. Applications must address commercialization potential and be consistent with the Centers' mission of economic development in NYS. New York State industry-matched, or Sensor CAT-matched, or SPIR-matched proposals are encouraged. All applications will be competitively reviewed for scientific, business, and intellectual property potential by academic and industry reviewers. We also seek projects that are complementary to, and collaborate with the Center's Applied Bioscience Laboratory or Custom Microarray Facility. Please contact Dr. Anil Dhundale (anil.dhundale@sunysb.edu) prior to writing a full proposal. Application forms are on the Center's web site at www.biotech.sunysb.edu or call 631-632-8521. The deadline for receipt is 5PM, February 20, 2004.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/fo/ITD.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
15. ADHD / Strattera study for children ages 6-12
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook is recruiting girls and boys between the ages of 6 and 12 inclusive, with a primary diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to participate in a double blind study. Eligible patients who satisfy screening criteria will participate in a 4 month study where they will be provided with Strattera, either alone or combined with Concerta. Study volunteers will be monitored during the study for safety and efficacy. Children may be eligible to participate if they have been inadequate responders to any stimulant, and have not taken Strattera. There is no charge for the extensive evaluations done as part of the study which include a psychiatric evaluation, regularly scheduled medical assessments and follow-up psychiatric assessments. Medications will be provided free of charge for the duration of the study.
For information call Dr. Citrola at 632-8828
Submitted by: Rosemary Citrola/HSC
16. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Yr Olds
The Point of Woods Laboratory and Parenting Clinic at Stony Brook University is seeking volunteers for a research study that offers free help for mothers who are having difficulty managing their challenging 2-3 year old toddlers. To obtain more information and to find out if you may qualify, call the Parenting Study at (631) 632-7874.
Submitted by: Susan O'Leary/CAS
17. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University is conducting up to a 6 month clinical trial involving medication with all participants and the addition of psychotherapy with some. Must be willing to travel up to two times a week for up to 3 months to the site and be available late afternoons/early evenings. If you have been feeling depressed (sad, down) most of the time for at least two years, you may be eligible to participate. All evaluations and treatments will be provided free of charge. If interested, please e-mail PsychDRC@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with your name, numbers, and the best times to reach you or call 631-632-6381 with the same and we will get back to you as soon as we can. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Submitted by: Laura Klein/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
All members of the SUNY community are welcome to enter, including students, faculty and staff from all departments on both sides of campus, and employees, staff, patients and families of patients of University Hospital.
Entries should be no longer than fifty lines, and prose no more than 2000 words. There is no limit to the number of entries any one person may submit. Submissions may NOT have been previously published in print or electronic format and must NOT be under consideration for publication anywhere else.
There will be two first prizes of $500 - one for best poetry and one for best prose entry.
Deadline: February 16, 2004
Contact: Catherine Belling 4-8029 or cbelling@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
2. Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
The Center for Biotechnology is accepting applications for Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Internship Program. Internships will be established within the local biotechnology industry. Students will spend their summers, at a company, learning laboratory techniques and contributing to specific research projects. Students interested in careers in the biotechnology industry would be optimal candidates for selection as trainees under this program. Applicants will be selected from students beginning their junior or senior year who are majoring in any biology or chemistry department. Students in other life sciences departments, with equivalent but not exact qualifications as outlined in the application guidelines, are encouraged to contact Angeline Judex to discuss candidate eligibility. Application forms and information can be found on the Center's website www.biotech.sunysb.edu. Deadline for application is January 23, 2004. For additional application assistance, please contact Rosemary Gaynor at 631-632-8521 or at rgaynor@ms.cc.sunysb.edu.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/ps/intern_ugrad.html#currint
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
3. Volunteers Needed for Scooping Out Sucess
It's that time of the year again! Chillfest begins and Student Activities is looking for volunteers for the traditional Scooping Out Success Program. Volunteers will be scooping out ice cream and toppings to students. This program provides opportunities for students to socialize with faculty and staff outside of the classroom. The program will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2004 from 7pm-9pm in the Student Activities Center Lobby. Anyone interested please contact Brian Mitra at 632-9392 or bmitra@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Brian Mitra/OSA
4. Volunteers Needed for Information Tables
Student Activities is looking for volunteers to sit at an informational table in the Student Activities Center Lobby. Volunteers will be there to answer any questions that students might have. This program provides opportunities for students to socialize with faculty and staff outside of the classroom. The information tables will be set up on January 26, 2004 from 12-5pm, January 27 from 8:30am-7pm, and January 28-30 from 8:30am-5pm in the Student Activities Center Lobby, Anyone interested please contact Brian Mitra at 632-9392 or bmitra@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Brian Mitra/OSA
5. Meet The Oncology Nurse From The Cancer Helpline
The Oncology nurse from the Cancer Helpline will be available at the Health Resource Center located in the main entrance of the hospital on level 5, on Tuesday January 13,2004 12:00pm-2:00pm. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information. For more information call the Cancer Helpline at 1 800 862-2215.
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC