Campus Announcements for the week of 11/01/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Notes users who are still using the outdated R5.x client please upgrade to R6.x. There are many benefits to upgrading.
2. University Senate meets on Monday, November 1st at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302.
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Master Of Public Health - Grand Rounds (Registration Required - 631.444-9396)
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Is your Notes mail file getting out of hand? Would you like to learn how to get organized in Notes?
2. Lawson Requisition Training(HTNW27)- for Hospital Employees in the HSC-(9 am-12 pm) 11/9, 11/30, 12/9, 12/21
3. A Woman's Money, A Woman's Future (Conducted by TIAA-CREF)
4. Free SBDC Workshop "Is it Legal?", Wednesday, Oct.13, 6:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Wang Center, Room 101
5. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Identity Theft
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, November 5, 2004
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. Fourth Annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture: November 5, 2004 - Harold Varmus
4. The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar, on Thursday, November 4th.
5. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
6. "Don’t Bet the Farm!" Strategies for the Preservation of Long Island's Family Farms
7. Doctoral Defenses This Week
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
9. Dr. Annibal Coelho de Amorim, "The Progressive Infirmity of Culture in Brazil"
10. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
11. Sixth Annual George Goodman Symposium "Independent Media in a Time of War"
12. Visual Arts Seminar Lecture Series
13. Legal Advice On: Gay & Lesbian Adoption, Living Wills, & Healthcare Proxy
14. The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies Colloquium Series- Lecture by Shu Hsia Chao, an award winning novelist
15. Women's Sexual Pleasure, Local and Global Family Planning Programs, and the "Missing Discourse of Desire" - Nov. 4 at 4:30
16. Graduate School Colloquium "Cancer on Long Island Focus-The GI Tract" Wednesday, November 3rd, 4:30pm University Cafe, Student Union
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Free Health Seminar For Health Professionals
2. Department Of Physiology And Biophysics Seminar
3. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook Child Care Services: Scholastic Book & Discovery Toy Fair
2. Operation Shoebox
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Come see the new Broadway hit Brooklyn
2. Long Island Play Project presents "Omnium Gatherum" and "Proof" opens Nov. 4 & 5th in Staller Center
3. Hispanic Heritage Month Awards Luncheon
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
2. CSEA Employees: Computer/IT Training Open House: Leap Vouchers
3. Defensive Driving Class Begins Nov. 16th
4. Wellness Center Membership
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
2. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
3. Are You A Type I Insulin-Dependant Diabetic?
4. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
6. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
8. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
9. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
10. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
11. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
12. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality.
13. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
14. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
10. Miscellaneous
1. Become a Long Island State Veterans Home Volunteer
2. Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2004 Open House Dates
3. College Bowl Tournament Volunteers Needed!
4. Wo/Men's Center Open Hour
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Notes users who are still using the outdated R5.x client please upgrade to R6.x. There are many benefits to upgrading.
The user interface is much better in the R6.x client, there is an enhanced out of office agent, enhanced calendaring, and enhanced Spam control in R6.x. As of now, you will no longer be able to use the older R5 out of office agent. Calendaring and the use of some other Notes features will soon require an upgrade to R6.x. Please call West Campus Client Support (x2-9800) or East Campus Help Desk (x4-HELP) to upgrade your Notes client to R6.5 now.
http://clientsupport.cc.stonybrook.edu/notes.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. University Senate meets on Monday, November 1st at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302.
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from October 4, 2004
III. President's Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provost's Report (R.McGrath)
V. University Senate President's Report (B. Lindquist)
VI. Report on Electronic Recruitment Strategies (J. Burke- Berhannan)
VII. Status on Stony Brook's implementation of its Gen Ed Assessment Plan (M. London)
VIII. Report on SUNY Maritime Plenary Session (G. Tortora)
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Master Of Public Health - Grand Rounds (Registration Required - 631.444-9396)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Preventive Medicine Conference Room 067
"Implementing Health Care as a Right: Has Lula Made a Difference" Annibal Coelho de Amorim, MD. Call 631.444-9396 to register.
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Is your Notes mail file getting out of hand? Would you like to learn how to get organized in Notes?
Register online for Client Support's "Getting Organized With Lotus Notes" training class on Nov. 9 from 9:30-12. Learn how to delete and archive mail, manage annoying junk mail, flag mail for followup, organize mail into folders, check mail when you are not in the office, and set an automatic out of office reply.
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) 11/9, 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
3. A Woman's Money, A Woman's Future (Conducted by TIAA-CREF)
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!
Each phase of a woman's life brings unique financial challenges. With smart planning, you can make the most of your money, whether you're just starting out, single or married with a family, starting over, or in your golden years. Come find out about some proven tips, tactics, and solutions that you can use now-wherever you are in life-to prepare for a more secure financial future.
We'll discuss:
Investment ABCs
Strategic portfolio building
Selecting the best products to help meet your financial goals
Planning for your retirement
The benefits of early planning and tax-deferred savings
DATE: Monday, November 8, 2004, TIME: 12:00-1:15
TO REGISTER: Contact Pat Lore at 632-4501 or visit the website below
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
4. Free SBDC Workshop "Is it Legal?", Wednesday, Oct.13, 6:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Wang Center, Room 101
Stephen Furnari, Attorney at Law, will present a seminar designed to answer most of the legal questions concerning new business owners. Registration is required. Please contact Ann at 632-9140 to register.
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
5. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Identity Theft
A guest speaker from the NYS Office of the Attorney General's Office will be presenting a workshop entitled, Identity Theft and Tips for Protecting Your Privacy. Identity theft, which is fast becoming the most prevalent financial crime in the country affecting nearly half a million new victims each year, goes to the very heart of "information privacy." This workshop provides an overview of the variety of federal and state laws which offer specific privacy rights. You will be receiving a complimentary booklet on identity theft.
To Register: Call EAP 632-6085
Date: November 10, 2004, 12:00-1:30, West Campus location to be announced.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, November 5, 2004
Dr. Robert Armstrong from Stony Brook University, will present a seminar entitled "Modeling photosynthesis, nutrient limitation, and photoadaptation inphytoplankton: sometimes more is simpler " at 12:30pm on November 5, 2004.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please call 632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Dr. Dian Seidel of the NOAA Air Resources Laboratory, Silver Spring, MD will present a seminar entitled, "Recent Results on Global Atmospheric Temperature Trends" on Wednesday, November 3rd. The seminar will take place at 11:30 a.m. on South Campus at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Sciences at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
3. Fourth Annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture: November 5, 2004 - Harold Varmus
Dr. Harold Varmus, Nobel Laureate and President of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, will speak on open access to scientific literature in the health sciences. The lecture will be held on Friday, November 5, from 1-3 pm, HSC Level 2, Lecture Hall 1. For more information, please contact Lorne Taichman (ltaichman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) at 2-8927.
http://www.prelec.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Ann Brody/Pres
4. The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar, on Thursday, November 4th.
On Thursday, November 4th, at 12 Noon, in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar, given by Dr. Glenn Rosen,Ph.D of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, Massachusetts. The title of Dr. Rosen's Seminar is: "If Rats Could Read: Animal Models of Developmental Dyslexia"
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
5. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Thursday, November 04, 2004 Dr. Andrew Jackson from University of California, Berkeley will hold a seminar entitled, "Multiple Interactions Conditioning Movement and Pathogenicity of a Plant RNA Virus" in Room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
6. "Don’t Bet the Farm!" Strategies for the Preservation of Long Island's Family Farms
On Wednesday, November 17 at 4 p.m. in the Javits Room of the Melville Library, Dr. Frank Turano, Associate Professor, Stony Brook University will discuss strategies for the preservation of Long Island's family farms. Today, with competition from agribusiness, escalating property taxes, and the temptation to sell out to developers for huge profits, the family farm, a Long Island tradition dating back to the 1600's, is in real danger of becoming extinct. Professor Turano has identified innovative strategies that can help revive the family farm and keep this important part of our American heritage economically and culturally viable well into the 21st century.
Sponsors: Stony Brook University and the Friends of the Library.
Limited seating-please call Pat Cruso at 632-4309 or e-mail patricia.cruso@stonybrook.edu to rsvp. Refreshments will be served.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
7. 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
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"SEX RATIO: MOLECULAR GENETICS AND EVOLUTIONARY IMPLICATIONS"
Dr. Yun Tao, Harvard University
Host: Dr. John True - jrtrue@life.bio.sunysb.edu
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
9. Dr. Annibal Coelho de Amorim, "The Progressive Infirmity of Culture in Brazil"
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1:00-2:30 PM- LACS Conference Room, Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg., N-320
"The Progressive Infirmity of Culture in Brazil"
Dr. Annibal Coelho de Amorim, a noted Brazilian Neurologist and Social Psychologist takes an historical look at 19th-century Brazilian psychiatric patients and how the language of deficit becomes a "disease".
Sponsored by LACS and School of Health Technology & Management and History Department.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
10. Dept. of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Thursday, November 04, 2004. Dr. Andrew Jackson from University of California, Berkeley will hold a seminar entitled, "Multiple Interactions Conditioning Movement and Pathogenicity of a Plant RNA Virus." in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
11. Sixth Annual George Goodman Symposium "Independent Media in a Time of War"
Amy Goodman, host of "Democracy Now" speaks on Wednesday November 3 at 4pm in the Wang Center Theatre. "Independent Media in a Time of War" Sponsored by the Round Table and the Office of the Provost. Please join us
Submitted by: Laura Geyer/Prov
12. Visual Arts Seminar Lecture Series
Slide Lecture
Monday, November 8, 2004
YVONNE ESTRADA, Painter, 10:40am, Staller Fine Arts Center, room 3218
Her work develops like a form of automatic writing configured by impulse, memory, the subconscious, discovery, and the observation of nature
Yvone Estrada is a 2004 Artists' Fellowship recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). the presentation is co-sponsored by Artists and Audiences Exchange, a public program at NYFA.
Submitted by: Marie Coen/CAS
13. Legal Advice On: Gay & Lesbian Adoption, Living Wills, & Healthcare Proxy
11/9/04 @ 5:30pm, SAC 308
Attorney Audrey Blum will be giving free legal advice on: gay & lesbian adoption, a living will, & a healthcare proxy. All faculty, staff and students are welcome. Sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans., Faculty, Staff, Network. For more info. on this and future L.G.B.T.F.S.N. events, please call Linda at 2-6787.
Submitted by: Linda Eastman/OSA
14. The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies Colloquium Series- Lecture by Shu Hsia Chao, an award winning novelist
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies presents a lecture, "European Chinese and Chinese Literature in Europe", by Shu Hsia Chao, an award winning novelist on Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at Lecture Hall 2, the Charles B. Wang Center, 12:50 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Translated by Xiaoning Lu (Comparative Studies). Admission free. Co-sponsored with the Charles B. Wang Center. Contact Eriko Sato for more information (esato@notes.cc.sunysb.edu/ 632-9477).
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
15. Women's Sexual Pleasure, Local and Global Family Planning Programs, and the "Missing Discourse of Desire" - Nov. 4 at 4:30
A talk by Jennifer Higgins (PhD candidate in Women's Studies and International Health at Emory University), Thursday, November 4 at 4:30 pm, Women's Studies Colloquium Center, Old Chem, Room 118.
With continued high rates of unintended pregnancy and heterosexual transmission of HIV/AIDS worldwide, concern has intensified about the factors shaping condom and contraception use. But researchers have yet to explore how sexual satisfaction influences women's reproductive behaviors. This "pleasure deficit" is striking given researchers' interpretation that men don't like using condoms because they detract from sexual enjoyment.
Sponsored by Women's Studies. Our speaker series this year is organized under the general rubric of globalization, gender and health. Many of the lectures will speak to our new track on gender, sexuality, and public health.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
16. Graduate School Colloquium "Cancer on Long Island Focus-The GI Tract" Wednesday, November 3rd, 4:30pm University Cafe, Student Union
Diseases of the GI Tract continue to demand serious attention from health care professionals worldwide. The Graduate School invites you to an interesting session on Detection, Prevention and Treatment of GI Tract malignancies.
Details: "Incidence of GI Disorders on Long Island", Dr. DAVID RIVADENEIRA, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology
"Gastrointestinal Cancer - Prevention Strategies", Dr. BASIL RIGAS, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Cancer Prevention, SBUH
"Virtual Colonoscopy for Cancer Screening", Dr. ARIE KAUFMAN, Chair, Department of Computer Science
"Role of Liver Surgery for stage IV Colon Cancer", Dr. MARTIN KARPEH, Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology
"Local Treatment of Rectal Cancer", Dr. MARVIN CORMAN, Professor of Surgery
"Present Treatment Methodologies for Colon Cancer", Dr. STEFAN MADAJEWICZ, Chief, Division of Neoplastic Diseases, Director, Clinical Research in Brain and Gastrointestinal Malignancies
For details contact Smitha smitha@ece.sunysb.edu, 631-216-2348
Cafe: 917-843-5520 (Godfrey Palaia)
Submitted by: Smitha Kakkuzhi Mappilakand/GST
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Free Health Seminar For Health Professionals
Glyconutrition: Miracle Sugars That Heal The Body by Dr. Nasir Shaikh, "One of 10 Emerging technologies that will change the world" "MIT Technology Review 2003" on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the Huntington Country Inn, 270 West Jericho Tpke, Huntington NY, Registration at 7:45pm with an 8:00pm start. Guests will receive a FREE Dietary Needs Assessment Survey. Contact Ralph at (631)235-0742 or (800)838-8518 for reservations, seating is limited.
Submitted by: Ralph C. Stears Jr./Admin
2. Department Of Physiology And Biophysics Seminar
Monday, November 1, 2004, at 1:00 p.m.
"Connexin Specialization in the Lens",
Dr. Thomas White, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, SUNY Stony Brook
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
3. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at 12 noon
Dr. Loren Runnels, Department of Pharmacology,UMDNJ
"From Magnesium Homeostasis to Anoxic Cell Death--The Many Roles of the Channel-Kinase TRPM7"
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Suzanne Scarlata
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook Child Care Services: Scholastic Book & Discovery Toy Fair
A Scholastic Book/Discovery Toy Fair will be held at the Stony Brook Child Care Services on Tuesday and Thursday November 9 & 11 from Noon to 2pm or 4-8pm. Everyone on Campus is invited to purchase books or educational toys. It's the best way to raise funds while encouraging kids to read and replenish our rooms with books and toys. Great Holiday Gifts! Thank you for your support in advance. Any questions please call the Center at 632-6930.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
2. Operation Shoebox
The CSEA Region 1 Veteran's Committee is collecting assorted items for care packages to be sent to our brave men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. For a list of items needed call CSEA at 4-3680 or 2-6575. Your donations must be received by 11/15/04 so the items can be shipped in time for the Christmas Holiday Season. Items can be delivered to East or West Campus CSEA Offices, or to the CSEA Region 1 Headquarters building at 3 Garet Place, Commack, located in the COSTCO complex.
Submitted by: Maryann Phelps/HSC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Come see the new Broadway hit Brooklyn
Employee Activities is pleased to announce that we are selling tickets to see the new broadway show Brooklyn at the Plymouth Theatre on Sunday January 16th for the 3 pm matinee. The tickets are $87.00 each. We do anticipate having transportation, more information on the bus including the price will be available shortly. Payment is due to the Hospital Human Resources at 3 Technology Drive by Monday November 1st. For more information and to reserve your ticket please contact Rachael at 4-4752.
Submitted by: Rachael Patuano/UHMC
2. Long Island Play Project presents "Omnium Gatherum" and "Proof" opens Nov. 4 & 5th in Staller Center
Two amazing plays in 3 weeks. Proof by David Auburn delves into the lives of mathematicians exploring not only their genius but their hearts, familial ties, loss and love as they struggle in search for truth, proof and healing. Directed by William Burford, producer from Bay Street Theater. November 5, 7, 11-14. Theatre I
Omnium Gatherum by Theresa Rebeck is a "collection of peculiar soles" gathering to break bread but all hell breaks loose when at a dinner party, chaos explodes outside their sumptuous feast. While they debate and argue the ingredients of peace, war, imperial capitalism radical Islam, Star Trek and shrimp until they can no longer disregard the truth that surrounds them. Directed by Valeri Lantz-Gefroh. November 4, 6, 18-21. Theatre II
Tickets: $10/general admission; $8/faculty & staff; $6/students & seniors. Call the Box Office 632-ARTS
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
3. Hispanic Heritage Month Awards Luncheon
The 15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon will be held Wednesday, 11/3/04 in the Student Activities Ballroom A from 12-2pm. Tickets are $16 for Faculty and Staff. You can reserve a table of 8 tickets for $120. For more information or to buy tickets please contact Antonio Ferrantino in the Office of Diversity & Affirmative Action at 632-6280
Submitted by: Jean Johnston/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday and Tuesday, November 8 & 9, 2004 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Wang Center Room 101, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. Attendance at both classes 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
2. CSEA Employees: Computer/IT Training Open House: Leap Vouchers
Applications to request Leap Vouchers will be available for all Computer courses including our new Information Technology(IT) courses. Check out our Website for scheduled courses, dates, times and fees at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
Tuesday November 9, 2004, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Student Activity Center (SAC)Lobby.
Any questions, email Marlene Brennan for IT courses and for all other computer courses Marie Hatch or Frank Esposito (all are on Notes)
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. Defensive Driving Class Begins Nov. 16th
Learn to be a defensive driver and save 10% on your auto insurance (liability and collision) and reduce up to four points on your driving record. The Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop emphasizes traffic safety awareness and is proven to reduce both accidents and traffic citations. Pre-registration/payment is necessary. Two Tuesdays 11/16 AND 11/23, from 6pm - 9pm. Location: SAC 305. Cost: $31/student, $35/non-student. Payment in the form of cash or two checks: $18/student, or $22/non-student (payable to SBU Crafts Center), and additional $13 per person fee (payable to K. O'Brien). Send checks with your name, address and telephone number to The Union Crafts Center, StonyBrook University, StonyBrook, NY 11794-3200 or visit The Crafts Center, Union 049. The Crafts Center offers non-credit arts and leisure classes call 632-6822 for more info.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
4. Wellness Center Membership
Join the Wellness Center Now!
Introductory Membership Special November 1, 2004 thru January 23, 2005 For only: $35.00
Purchase membership at the Bursar's Office. For more information contact Norman Berhannan 632-7310.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
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 Orthopedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. 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
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 up to $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at (631) 444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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. Become a Long Island State Veterans Home Volunteer
The Long Island State Veterans Home located on Stony Brook Campus is always in need of volunteers. We need volunteers to help with therapeutic recreation especially evenings & weekends. We are open 365 days a year and good help is always beneficial. Spend some time helping a veteran enjoy life or assist a department to provide services for a veteran. You could share your talents and/or your time to improve quality of life for everyone. Contact Susan Helmus: 444-8590 for more information. Contact Carol Maher 444-8523 if you have a special talent that Veterans of Armed Services would appreciate. Community service can create meaningful, lasting, and rewarding interactions.
http://listateveteranshome.org
Submitted by: Carol Maher/LISVH
2. Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2004 Open House Dates
Undergraduate Admissions will be holding two Open House events the weekend of November 6 and 7, 2004. The first event date, Saturday, November 6, is intended for students interested in majors offered through the College of Arts and Sciences as well as pre-med. The second event date, Sunday, November 7, will provide information to those interested in Engineering and Computer Science majors, Business majors, or majors offered through the Health Sciences Center. Both events are to be held in the Student Activities Center beginning at 10:00 AM. For further information about our Open House or to register for a program, please visit our website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/openhouse
contact our office at 632-6859.
Submitted by: Valerie Regan/Prov
3. College Bowl Tournament Volunteers Needed!
College Bowl Campus Tournament 2004 is coming November 3 & 4, 2004 7--11pm, SAC Aud. It is the world famous game of questions and answers played by two teams of competing students. We are need for judges, scorekeepers and moderators for this event. Last year our Stony Brook team made it to Nationals and we are seeking to return. Please call the Office of Student Activities if you would like to sign up 632-9392, or email Maria Terrana, mterrana@notes.cc.sunysb.edu. We will be doing training session the week of October 25.
Submitted by: Maria Terrana/OSA
4. Wo/Men's Center Open Hour
The Wo/Men's Center is now hosting an on-going "Open Hour" for all students, staff, or faculty. For one hour each day, free coffee will be served in an opening and inviting atmosphere. Guests are welcome to peruse our lending library or just relax. For more information, call 632-9666.
Wo/Men's Center Library, Student Union Room 221
Monday 1 - 2 pm
Tuesday 5 - 6 pm
Wednesday 5 - 6 pm
Thursday 5 - 6 pm
Submitted by: Diana Milillo/OSA