Campus Announcements for the week of 11/22/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. December Graduation Ceremony - Volunteers Needed!
2. Life Sciences Stockroom & Tank Gas Program - Holiday Schedule
3. Central Receiving/Property Control Holiday Closing Information
4. West Campus Libraries and Blackboard join efforts to offer Electronic Reserves
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Master of Public Health Program accepting applications for Fall 2005!
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lotus Notes 6.5 users learn the basic features of e-mail.
2. Lawson Requisition Training(HTNW27)- for Hospital Employees in the HSC-(9 am-12 pm) 11/30, 12/9, 12/21
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oncoproteins and Cancer - A lecture by Dr. Michael Haymann
2. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
3. Empowering Clients Through Self Help And Social Support: A Model For Group Workers
4. Doctoral Defenses This Week
5. World AIDS Day - Dec. 1st - SAC Rory Kennedy Talk (12:40 - 2:00 pm)
6. Lecture: Scuba Diving and Decompression Illness
7. "The Renaissance Courtesans' Sung Capital" - a talk by Bonnie Gordon
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Hospital Holiday Toy Drive
2. We Need You. Blood Drive
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. A Reading of the Play, "These Things Happen"
2. Big Sale Events at the University Bookstore
3. New York City Gay Men's Chorus comes to Stony Brook
4. Opera Scenes
5. Stony Brook Chorale, Symphony Orchestra and special guests, The Babylon Chorale!
6. SBU Jazz Combos
7. SBU Big Band
8. Composers Concert
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds and Flu
2. South Indian Classical Dance Workshop
3. Crochet For Beginners
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
3. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
5. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
6. Are You A Type I Insulin-Dependant Diabetic?
7. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
8. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
9. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
10. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
11. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
12. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
13. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
14. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
15. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality.
16. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
17. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Posting - Assistant Manager - Computer Systems Support
2. 7th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest. Guest Judge: John Stone, MD and Author
3. CNA Training Class
4. 17th Annual Photo Contest
5. Gift Cards Now Available at the Seawolves MarketPlace A Great Holiday Gift Idea for a Co-worker or Boss!
6. Dr. Stewart Harris Memorial Service
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. December Graduation Ceremony - Volunteers Needed!
ATTENTION STAFF: Conferences and Special Events is looking for VOLUNTEERS for December Graduation 12/19/04. Experience the excitement SBU graduates have been dreaming about. For more details contact Peg Abbatiello ext. 26320 or email mabbatiello@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
2. Life Sciences Stockroom & Tank Gas Program - Holiday Schedule
Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2004 - Thursday CLOSED
Day After Thanksgiving November 26,2004 - Friday CLOSED
Submitted by: Antonina O'Connell/CAS
3. Central Receiving/Property Control Holiday Closing Information
Please note the Central Receiving/Property Control Office will be CLOSED on the following dates; Thursday,November 25th,2004 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 26th,2004 day after Thanksgiving
Friday, December 24th,2004 Christmas Eve
Friday, December 31st,2004 New Years Eve
The Central Receiving/Property Control Office wishes the entire Campus Community Seasons Greetings!
http://www.stonybrook.edu/centralreceiving
Submitted by: Dennis Wells/Admin
4. West Campus Libraries and Blackboard join efforts to offer Electronic Reserves
SBU Libraries, West Campus, is pleased to announce a new Electronic Reserves service for the Spring 2005 semester. Documents selected by faculty will be digitized by library staff, in accordance with Fair Use and other copyright guidelines, and centrally managed through the Blackboard system.
Faculty must first request an E-Reserves course in Blackboard. Once the course has been created, documents are requested through an on-line form on the Reserves webpage, and library Reserve staff will add them to your E-Reserves Blackboard course.
Details will soon be available on the Libraries' Course Reserves webpages
http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/circulation/index.html
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Master of Public Health Program accepting applications for Fall 2005!
The Master of Public Health Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2005. Applications will be reviewed, starting in January 2005, until the class is full. The class will admit thirty students. Since the class size is limited, it is recommended that you complete your application as soon as possible.
For more detailed information about the program, and a link to the online application, visit our website. You may also contact Pat Villa at 631.444.2074.
http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/public_health_program
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lotus Notes 6.5 users learn the basic features of e-mail.
Send and receive mail and attachments, reply and forward mail, set mail preferences, etc. Sign up now for "Welcome to Lotus Notes You Have Mail" on December 9 from 9:00-12:00.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. Lawson Requisition Training(HTNW27)- for Hospital Employees in the HSC-(9 am-12 pm) 11/30, 12/9, 12/21
This workshop is designed to take you through the process of entering various types of procurement requisitions in the Lawson system including: Entering, changing, and deleting Stores and Vendor requisitions; Adding another page of items; Adding Comments to a requisition; Checking for approvals; Finding a purchase order number for a requisition; Inquiring on a purchase order; Finding receipts for a purchase order; Inquiring on requisitions; Inquiring on a budget; and Blanket Order releases. All Lawson users must attend this course to obtain a user ID & password. To register for this program please complete the registration form on page 19 of the Corporate Education and Training Calendar and fax the form to 4-9806. If you do not have a copy of the Calendar please call Jean, in Corporate Education and Training, at 4-9805 to obtain a copy of the registration form.
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oncoproteins and Cancer - A lecture by Dr. Michael Haymann
Please join us on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:30 pm in the Javits Room of the Melville Library for this lecture featuring Dr. Michael Hayman of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Science Club of Long Island.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
2. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Thursday, December 02, 2004 Dr. Eric L. Barker from Purdue University School of Pharmacy will be holding a seminar entitled, 'The "Ins and Outs" of Endogenous Cannabinoids' in Room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
3. Empowering Clients Through Self Help And Social Support: A Model For Group Workers
The School of Social Welfare and the Association for Advancements of Social Work with Groups, Inc. Long Island Chapter is sponsoring this program. The program will discuss the use of mutual aid and social support groups in enhancing the quality of life for chronic mentally ill individuals. The Program will be held on Tuesday December 7, 2004 from 10:00 to 11:30 am at the Stduent Activities Center - Ballroom B. The program is free to students, field instructors, faculty and staff. For further information contact the Field Office in the School of Social Welfare at 444-2143.
Submitted by: Jean Bacon/HSC
4. Doctoral Defenses This Week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defences
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.html
Submitted by: Yordanos Beyene/GST
5. World AIDS Day - Dec. 1st - SAC Rory Kennedy Talk (12:40 - 2:00 pm)
Please join us in the SAC for a day of special events in recognition of World AIDS Day. Information Fair (11 am - 4 pm), Rory Kennedy Lecture, "Pandemic: Facing the AIDS Crisis" (12:40-2:00 pm), Reception for Rory Kennedy (2:30 - 3:30 pm, Rm. 306), Fourth Annual Festival of Lights (6:30 - 9:30 pm). Co-sponsored by the Undergraduate Colleges, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, the Provost's Lecture Series, Undergraduate Student Government, and Student Affairs.
Submitted by: Manuel London/Prov
6. Lecture: Scuba Diving and Decompression Illness
The Stony Brook Scuba Club is hosting a lecture by Dr. Peter Brink (Chair, Stony Brook Department of Physiology and Biophysics) on diving and decompression illness Tuesday evening November 23rd, 7:00 pm, in Room 303 of the Student Activities Center. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
Submitted by: Daria Merwin/CAS
7. "The Renaissance Courtesans' Sung Capital" - a talk by Bonnie Gordon
Bonnie Gordon, Assistant Professor of Music, will deliver the fourth talk in the Feminist Campus Colloquia on Thursday, December 2 at 4:30 pm in the Humanities Institute, Melville Library, E4340. Her paper argues that in the Italian Renaissance, song could alter the power dynamic between a courtesan and her patron, thus disrupting bodily and social orders. Professor Gordon is author of Monteverdi's Unruly Women (Cambridge 2004) and co-editor of The Courtesans' Arts (forthcoming from Oxford). FCC speakers for Spring 2005 include: February 17, Anne Moyer (Psychology); March 3, Christa Erickson (Art); and April 7, Ritch Calvin (Women's Studies). All talks will be held at 4:30 in the HISB and are sponsored by HISB and Women's Studies.
Submitted by: Celia Marshik/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Epidemiology and Neurobiology of Paternal Age Related Schizophrenia
Dolores Malaspina, MD, MSPH, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University, Director of Clinical Neurobiology, Medical Genetics Division, New York State Psychiatric Institute
Tuesday, November 23, 2004, 11:30 am, HSC L2 LH4
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Hospital Holiday Toy Drive
As we embark on this holiday season, this season of sharing, let us remember the hopes and dreams of so many of our neighbors in need. This year, the Holiday Gift Program is appealing to individuals to purchase a new toy(s) for children in the 1 to 12 year old range. You decide what to buy: gender, price, qty., etc. Toys should unwrapped and dropped off at one of the following locations--HSC and Hospital sponsors: under the HSC near the entrance on Level 1 (the Animal Labs)...take the Basic Science Tower Elevator to Level 1, and step right outside. I'll be there on Monday and Tuesday December 6th and 7th Noon to 1 PM. TECH PARK employees: 16 Research Way parking lot, Friday December 10th Noon to 1 PM
Submitted by: Maryann Bell/CAS
2. We Need You. Blood Drive
You can be the one who gives hope to many. Give hope - become a Blood Bank donor.
Donors with any Blood Type are always needed.
Did You Know? Blood and Platelet shortages occur regulary and especially during holidays and winter months. During these periods, our hospital receives increased trauma and other urgent care requiring patients who need blood or platelets. Will you please donate and make a difference.
Your donation goes directly to a patient at Stony Brook Hospital.
You can call Jennifer Peace at 444-7586 or email: jlpeace@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to make an appointment. The Blood Bank located on main level -- the hours are Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. - 8:00p.m..
Thank you for your continued support and dedication.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. A Reading of the Play, "These Things Happen"
The Wo/Men's Center will host a reading of the play, "These Things Happen" by Natalie Bates on Wednesday, December 8, at 7 pm. "These Things Happen" tells the story of secrets, silence, and three generations of abuse in the family. Held in the University Cafe, 1st floor of Student Union. Refreshments, Question and Answer session to follow. Sponsored by the Wo/Men's Center and the University Cafe. Call (631) 632-9666 for more information.
Submitted by: Diana Milillo/OSA
2. Big Sale Events at the University Bookstore
- Between November 15th and November 24th save 25% off all Champion sweatshirts.
- Wear your Stony Brook red cap to the bookstore this week and save up to 30% on Stony Brook sweatshirts and outerwear. Don't own a Stony Brook red cap? Purchase one and automatically become elligible for the red cap savings!
- The Faculty and Staff appreciation week at the University Bookstore is quickly approaching. Please make sure to save the dates so that you can take advantage of the savings: December 6th - 10th.
http://www.bkstore.com/sunysb
Submitted by: Cathy Pacheco/FSA
3. New York City Gay Men's Chorus comes to Stony Brook
The LGBT Faculty & Staff Network at Stony Brook University announces the establishment of the Pride Scholarship Endowment.
You are invited to celebrate its inception with our first fundraiser on December 10th at 8:30 p.m.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus will be performing their Carnegie Hall Holiday Concert at the Student Activities Center Auditorium. Introducing the chorus will be the New Century Singers.
Tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for reserved seating.
*To purchase tickets you can call 632-4887, go to the SAC box office or purchase on line at www.geocities.com/lgbtfsn/pride.html
Submitted by: Marylou Stewart/UHMC
4. Opera Scenes
OPERA SCENES, David Lawton, Music Director
Chris Pedro Trakas, Stage Director
Tuesday, November 23 at 8 p.m., Recital Hall
Tickets: $8/ Students and Seniors $4
Staged scenes from opera favorites sung in the original languages with piano accompaniment.
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
5. Stony Brook Chorale, Symphony Orchestra and special guests, The Babylon Chorale!
Saturday, December 4 at 8 pm, Main Stage
Stony Brook Chorale and Symphony Orchestra and special guests, The Babylon Chorale
Two seasonal cantatas will be sung by the combined Stony Brook Chorale and The Babylon Chorale, Alice Cavanaugh, music director. "The Star of Bethlehem," by the important contemporary of Brahms, Joseph Rheinberger; and, Rachmaninoff's "Spring Cantata," a romantic story of a couple's spiritual journey through the Russian winter. Conducted by Timothy Mount
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
6. SBU Jazz Combos
Jazz Combo Concert!
Tuesday, December 7th, at 8pm.
Several different combos, including the Straight Up, No Chaser Band and Disguise the Limit, will swing the night away.
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
7. SBU Big Band
Big Band
Thursday, December 9th, at 8pm.
Stony Brook's famed big band, the "SBU Blowage" guarantees to erase end of semester stress and put everyone in a holiday mood.
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
8. Composers Concert
Nov. 22 8:00 pm
Contemporary Chamber Players
Staller Center Recital Hall
Join us for this exciting night of music written and performed by SBU Music Department students!
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds and Flu
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is conducting a one and one-half hour lecture on Thursday, December 16th between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. at their office located at 33 Research Way, East Setauket.
The lecture will focus on how to prevent colds and flu this winter and how to diminish their severity.
The use of vaccines and antiviral medications for the flu is discussed. Lifestyle practices, including nutrition, that promote health and shorten the duration of colds is also addressed.
With patients facing an overabundance of supplements and herbs marketed to treat and prevent colds and flu, the workshop offers research-based evaluations to assess safety and efficacy of the most common supplements and herbs.
The cost is $25.00 per person payable upon registration.
For further information and to register, please call 631.444.9815
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
2. South Indian Classical Dance Workshop
Bharatanatyam Workshop, Taught by Malini Srinivasan, a third-generation Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher
Learn the essentials of this South Indian Classical Dance Form:
Ancient and modern history of the art form myths and religious symbolism introductory technique class performance.
Wednesday, December 8, 2004, SAC Ballroom B, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fee: $5.00
To register, call Allison Milano at 631-632-7263
For information contact Malini Srinivasan at 631-672-4382 or email maliniks@yahoo.com
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
3. Crochet For Beginners
Crochet for beginners, With Millie Thurston & Allison Milano
Wednesday, December 1, 2004 & Monday, December 6, 2004, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
SAC room 312,
Fee: $12.00, (includes needle, yarn, & pattern)
Learn the basic stitches and make your very own project
To register contact allison milano @ 632-7263 or e-mail: allison.milano@sunysb.edu
Refreshments and herbal tea will be served.
Brought to you by the campus recreation wellness center
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with these cancers, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Pat Gramer at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
Participate in an experiment involving filling out questionnaires and doing computer-based problem-solving tasks. If you are 18 years or older, you may be eligible to participate in this study.
To find out more, call 632-7811.
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
3. 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
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
A Trial of Zocor (an anti-cholesterol medication) to slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease. All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments, while participating in this trial.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
5. 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
6. Are You A Type I Insulin-Dependant Diabetic?
We are conducting a study to determine whether periodontal treatment can reduce specific markers of infection/inflammation that may make it more difficult for you and your physician to control diabetes.
Study participants will receive a free periodontal cleaning and payment up to $300.00
Please contact Ruth Tenzler, RN, BSN, CCRC @ (631) 632-9452 to discuss whether or not you may qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. 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
8. 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 Orthopedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. 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
10. 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 up to $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at (631) 444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
Patients being treated with cholesterol 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 (631) 444-7893.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. 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 weekdays 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
13. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you are invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institute of Health. Participants will be compensated up to $200.
For further information call Dr Fred Friedberg at (631) 632-8252
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email at aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality.
Qualified participants
- must be at least 18 years of age
- have no history of seizures, stroke, and head trauma.
- Not pregnant
- Do not currently take tricyclic anti-depressants or neuroleptic medication
- Other exclusion criteria apply.
Subjects will be compensated $25.00 per hour (approx. 1-2 hours).
For more information call 631-444-6900 or email Turhan.Canli@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
16. 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 complications of current HIV therapy, including insulin resistance (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy).
COMPENSATION UP TO $475.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Dr. Bob Ferris (631) 444-3740
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
17. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
We are seeking to identify new cancer markers in blood, tissue and body fluids. This may allow us to develop laboratory tests which can diagnose cancers earlier and/or identify patients who are at risk for a poor outcome and who may benefit from more aggressive therapy than is normally recommended.
Contact the GCRC at (631) 444-6900 for further details and questions.
Compensation of $25.00 plus Hospital parking validation will be provided.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Posting - Assistant Manager - Computer Systems Support
Faculty Student Association seeks a System Support Assistant Manager to work 4 days /20 hours per wk. Duties include set up, troubleshooting and hardware/ software installation, and user training. Requires one year PC Support exp in hardware and software installation and troubleshooting plus BS Computer Science or in related areas or two years progressively responsible experience working in the computer support field. Excellent communications skills and knowledge of computer systems, personal computers, Windows Operating Systems (98/NT-2000, 2003 server, Win XP), Lotus Notes ,TCP/IP network configurations, routing, gateways, databases and Help Desk also required. Interested parties should send resume and cover letter w/ salary requirements by 12/6/04 to Chris Oster HR Mgr, FSA, Stony Brook University, Dept SS2, 250 Stony Brook Union, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3209 or fax to (631) 632-6573. AA/EOE.
Submitted by: Warren Wartell/FSA
2. 7th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest. Guest Judge: John Stone, MD and Author
All members of the Stony Brook University 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. Previous winners are ineligible in the year after they have won.
Entries may take the form of poetry, short stories, or personal essays. Poetry entries should be no longer than fifty lines, and prose no more than 2,000 words. Each entrant may submit no more than three entries (no matter which category). Submissions must 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 the best poetry entry and one for the best prose entry. Deadline February 11, 2005. Contact Catherine Belling at 444-8029 or e-mail cbelling@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
3. CNA Training Class
The LI State Veterans Home together with the Stony Brook School of Nursing will conduct a Nurse Aide Training Program beginning Monday, January 10, 2005. An Open House will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the East Pavilion Classroom. (located next to the Human Resources Office). On site interviews will take place then.
If you have an interest in becoming a Nurses Aide or know of someone who does, please join us at our Open House on December 1st.
Submitted by: Michele Bienia/LISVH
4. 17th Annual Photo Contest
The University Hospital Auxiliary is holding its 17th Annual Photo Contest from November 1-30, 2004.
Purpose: To enhance the morale of patients, visitors & staff.
Eligibility: The contest is open to amateur photographers only.
Deadline for Entries: November 30, 2004
For information and an entry blank, please call 444-2699 or stop by our office. We are located on Level 2 of the Hospital, Room 617.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
5. Gift Cards Now Available at the Seawolves MarketPlace A Great Holiday Gift Idea for a Co-worker or Boss!
Seawolves Gift Cards may be purchased in increments of $10, $25, $50 and $100 and may be used at the Seawolves MarketPlace, Galleria Cafe, University Bookstore, HSC Bookstore, Jasmine Food Court and all Campus Dining Service locations.
Seawolves Gift Cards may only be purchased at the Seawolves MarketPlace located in the Student Activities Center.
Mon. - Thu. 8:30 am - 9pm, Fri. 8:30 am - 5pm
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
6. Dr. Stewart Harris Memorial Service
Friends and Colleagues of Dr. Stewart Harris are invited to a memorial service on Wednesday, December 1st 12:30PM in the Chapel of the Wang Center for Asian Studies. RSVP to Ann Berrios at 6316328300 or Ann.Berrios@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CEAS