Campus Announcements for the week of 02/02/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Urgent -- New SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service newly-established. Nomination Deadline: February 16
2. Do you know a student who deserves some recognition?
3. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: URECA Celebration of Undergraduate Research & Creativity - 21 April 2004
4. Health Insurance Waivers for International Students
5. Domestic Student Health Insurance Enrollments
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, When You and Your Supervisor Don't Get Along
2. Personal Money Management I, II, III, IV (4 sessions), February 10, 24, March 2, 9, 12:00-1:30, Women's Studies Colloquium Center
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Personality Self-Portrait
4. Monthly Caregiver Support Group, Employee Assistance Program
5. Grant Writing
6. Powerpoint Workshop for Graduate TA's
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (TAOS) Seminar
2. President's Lecture Series: February 11, 2004 - Joyce Roche
3. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
4. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, February 6, 2004
5. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
6. "Black Studies in the 21st Century." A lecture by Dr. V.P. Franklin, editor of The Journal of African American History
7. "Souls of My Sisters" / "Souls of My Brothers" Workshop, Wang Center, February 18, 2004 3:00 - 5:00
8. Kenyan novelist Ngugi wa Thiong'o to visit Humanities Institute at Stony Brook for Black History Month celebration
9. Lecture on Anna May Wong and Josephine Baker at the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook
10. Doctoral Defenses this week
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Dr. William Mcadoo Memorial Health Lecture Series "Hypertension: Risk Factors To African Americans And Prevention"
2. Continuing Education March 24, 2004
3. West 47Th Street Documentary Film
4. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Spring 2004 Residential Blood Drives
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550
June 28 - August 20, 2004
2. Black History Month Poetry Read-In
3. UUP Annual Dinner Dance
4. The Dept of Music presents: Colin Carr, Cellist - J.S. Bach, Complete Suites for Solo Cello.
5. Staller Center for the Arts Movies: "Winged Migration" and "Open Hearts"
6. National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Sports Clinic
7. Seawolves Basketball Home Games This Week
8. Department of Campus Recreation - Racquetball Tournament
9. The Music Department Presents Philip Setzer, violin, Gilbert Kalish, piano. Thursday, February 19, 8 p.m
10. Campus Recreation Intramural 5 on 5 Basketball Registration Deadline
11. "GangStars: A Film Festival of Wise Guys and Girls" Weekly during the Month of February 2004 at HISB
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Summer 2004 Course Preview Now Available
2. Stress Management Workshops
3. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immediate Family Members
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. 2004 Innovative Technology Development (ITD) Program - Call for Applications
3. Toe Nail Fungus Study
4. Treatment Study for Children's Behavioral Control Problems
10. Miscellaneous
1. We Now Proudly Brew Starbucks Coffee At The Library Galleria Cafe!
2. 6th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest Guest Judge: Danielle Ofri, MD and Author
3. Black History Month Art Exhibition - Blackness: Brett Cook Dizney
4. The Dr. William Mcadoo Memorial Health Lecture Series "Hypertension: Risk Factors To African Americans And Prevention"
5. Win $100? Enter the "What is Mentoring?" Banner Contest for your chance to win one of ten prizes.
6. Asian American Faculty Staff Association Announces Monthly Meetings First Friday of Each Month, Starting Feb 6th . All are Welcome.
7. Employee Assistance Program, Introducing a Monthly Newsletter for Supervisors
8. Dialogues Across Differences Grant Proposals
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Urgent -- New SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service newly-established. Nomination Deadline: February 16
SUNY Chancellor Robert King has just announced a new Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service. The deadline for nominations on the Stony Brook campus is February 16, and all tenured or tenured track faculty members who have taught full-time for at least three years at Stony Brook may be eligible. Nomination forms, and the complete SUNY guidelines are available on the web at www.sunysb.edu/pres or you may contact Ms. Regina Funaro in the Provost's Office at 632-7016 with questions about the application process.
http://www.sunysb.edu/pres
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
2. 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
3. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: URECA Celebration of Undergraduate Research & Creativity - 21 April 2004
URECA's Celebration of Undergraduate Research & Creativity on Wednesday, April 21st, 2004 will feature undergraduate research posters & oral presentations, musical performances, and art exhibits. To be a participant, a student must complete a Participation Form (available from URECA office/Website) and submit an abstract that has been approved by his/her faculty mentor. Past URECA Summer Research Program participants are required to present, however the Celebration is open to all students conducting faculty-mentored research. The Celebration provides a great opportunity for students to learn about the work of their fellow students and to gain experience in public presentation. Now through March 10th, URECA is accepting participation forms and abstracts which will be published in URECA Collected Abstracts, 2003-2004. Students and faculty research supervisors/mentors are encouraged to contact Karen Kernan with any questions. [Separate forms required for music/art participants]. Abstract submission deadline: March 10.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ureca/
Submitted by: Karen Kernan/Prov
4. Health Insurance Waivers for International Students
*We charge your University account for mandatory health insurance. Do you have comparable insurance from another source? The deadline for waivers is February 9. Please submit the waiver form (available in our office) along with a summary of your other health insurance plan, and your insurance ID card. TA/GA/RAs do not need to file a waiver.
*Were you a TA/GA/RA last semester, but not this semester, and you now are insured by a spouse or an employer? If yes, you also need to file a waiver by February 9.
*The Health Insurance Office is located in the west campus Infirmary (Health Service).Please call (9am-4:30pm) 632-6054 if you have any questions.
Submitted by: Leta Edelson/OSA
5. Domestic Student Health Insurance Enrollments
The last day for enrollments is February 28. The cost is $455 for coverage through August 15.
Payments are made at the Bursar's Office in the Administration Building.
For all questions please call 632-6054 at the Health Insurance Office in the west campus Infirmary (Student Health Service, 9am-4:30pm).
Submitted by: Leta Edelson/OSA
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, When You and Your Supervisor Don't Get Along
The relationship between you and your supervisor is an important one. Working together as a team helps get the job done and that's the purpose of you being here. However, there are times when you: 1) may feel undervalued or misunderstood, 2) may not have all the information, resources or support you need, 3) may be treated unprofessionally or 4) may find yourself having personality conflicts or communication problems. This workshop provides you with the tools and techniques to improve the situation as you focus on what you do have control over your reaction.
February 13, 2004, 12:00-1:30, Women's Studies Colloquium Center
March 4, 2004, 11:30-12:30, HSC, Seminar Rm 3A
To Register: Contact EAP at 632-6085.
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Personal Money Management I, II, III, IV (4 sessions), February 10, 24, March 2, 9, 12:00-1:30, Women's Studies Colloquium Center
Through a series of Action Steps, you'll learn ways to organize your finances and make wise decisions about your financial future. None of the action steps require any prior expertise or experience with money. All that's required is your willingness to (1) set some goals, (2) collect and record information and (3) take one small step after another to accomplish them. Once you know where you want to go with your money (your goals) and where you are now (your records), you'll be ready to plan the future of your finances.
To Register: Contact the EAP at 632-6085.
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Personality Self-Portrait
Ever wonder why we think, work, love and act the way we do? Lots of people have pondered the very same question and will join you at this fun workshop. It may give you some insight into your friend, partner, kids, boss, maybe even yourself! A personal questionnaire will be distributed so you can do a little research into your own personality style. We'll spend some time specifically addressing how the recognition of personality styles can make for more pleasant work environments and less conflict in interpersonal relationships of any type.
February 19, 2004, 12:00 - 1:30, Women's Studies Colloquium Center
To Register: Contact the EAP at 632-6085
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. Monthly Caregiver Support Group, Employee Assistance Program
Come join your fellow employees for a discussion about caregiving. You'll find compassion, support and a wealth of helpful resources and caregiver tips. Join our E-mail group list that serves as a meeting reminder and occasionally lists new caregiver resources. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at the EAP Office, Rm. 140 Old Chemistry from 12:00-1:00. Feel free to bring your lunch. For further information, contact Donna Buehler at ext. 2-6085 (632-6085).
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
5. Grant Writing
What is a grant; How to find grant opportunities; How to prepare the proposal; Understanding reviewer scores; Learning from the review. Thursday, 2/19/04, 3-4 p.m,. HSC, Level 3, Room 155. Refreshments served. Contact Kris Duryea at 2-9347 or email kduryea@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to preregister.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/new/seminar.html
Submitted by: Kristina Duryea/Res
6. Powerpoint Workshop for Graduate TA's
This to confirm that Instructional Computing will host a PowerPoint workshop for Graduate TA's on Wednesday 2/11/04 from 1-2pm in the Union SINC Site Room 080. Space is limited to 15 students. Please register at www.celt.sunysb.edu.
During this workshop, participants will learn Power Point basics such as creating slides, adding multimedia (images, animations), and slide animation. Participants should bring a floppy disk if they would like to save their work and take it home with them.
For information regarding the Union SINC Site (such as location and phone #), visit:
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Sinc/Remotes/Union/
Submitted by: Sharon Weyser/GST
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (TAOS) Seminar
Dr. Katarzyna Niewiadomska of the Webb Research Corporation, East Falmouth, Massachusetts, will present a seminar entitled, "The Slocum Gliders: A Technological Evolution" on Wednesday, February 4th at 11:30am. The seminar will take place 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 Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. President's Lecture Series: February 11, 2004 - Joyce Roche
"President Kenny invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a Presidential Lecture by Joyce Roche, entrepreneur, mentor, and corporate executive, entitled, "Are We There Yet?". She will look at the landscape for African American women in the workforce in the 1970's versus today, talk about her journey through corporate America and how it led to her current role as President of Girls Inc., and consider the road we still need to travel --- Wednesday, February 11; 12:45 - 2:00 p.m. (Campus Life Time), Student Activities Center, Ballroom B.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
3. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Dr. Fred Naider from College of Staten Island,The City University of New York, hosted by Dr. Smita Mohanty, will be holding a seminar entitled, "The Alpha-Factor Receptor: Probing the Ligand Binding Site and Structural Analysis of Receptor Domains" on Thursday, February 5, 2004 in the Life Sciences Building, Room 038 at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
4. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, February 6, 2004
Dr. Devinder Mahajan from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory, will present a seminar entitled,"Technical Challenges to Mining Methane Hydrates: The Next Energy Frontier" at 12:30pm on February 6, 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 at 632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
5. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"A LEAF TO LANDSCAPE VIEW OF ISOPRENE EMISSION FROM PLANTS"
Dr. Manuel Lerdau, Department of Ecology and Evolution, SUNY at Stony Brook
Host: Dr. Michael Bell
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact: The Department ofEcology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
6. "Black Studies in the 21st Century." A lecture by Dr. V.P. Franklin, editor of The Journal of African American History
Please join us in the Javits Room of the Melville Library on Thursday, February 26 at 4:30 p.m. for lecture by Dr. V.P. Franklin, editor of The Journal of African American History. Dr. Franklin, a noted scholar on Black life and history, is Professor of History and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University and the Rosa and Charles Keller Professor of Arts and Humanities at Xavier University of Louisiana. Dr. Franklin will speak on the topic of "Black Studies in the 21st Century." A discussion will follow.
Sponsored by the Africana Studies Department, the Turner Fellowship, and the Friends of the Library
http://sunysb.edu/~library/index.html
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
7. "Souls of My Sisters" / "Souls of My Brothers" Workshop, Wang Center, February 18, 2004 3:00 - 5:00
Black History Month Workshop/Conference/Book Signing with co-authors Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy
"Souls of My Sisters" / "Souls of My Brothers", Wednesday February 18, 2004, Wang Center Theater, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
"Souls of My Sisters: Black Women Break Their Silence, Tell Their Stories and Heal Their Spirits" details how African American women do some serious soul-searching.
"Souls of My Brothers" features powerful first-person narratives from husbands, educators, bus drivers, teachers, fathers, politicians, and every day heroes.
Dawn Marie Daniels was an editor for eight years at Simon & Schuster and Candace Sandy serves as the Communications Director for Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY). Both Dawn and Candace have been honored with the 2002 Amazing Women Award and the Golden Pen Award for their literary efforts.
Admission: Complimentary
Sponsors: Africana Studies, Wo/Men's Center, Womens Studies, CSA, FSA, University Bookstore
http://sunysb.edu/bookstore
Submitted by: Mary Messina/FSA
8. Kenyan novelist Ngugi wa Thiong'o to visit Humanities Institute at Stony Brook for Black History Month celebration
Kenyan novelist Ngugi wa Thiong'o, will visit HISB as part of a campus-wide 2004 Black History Month celebration. Known internationally for his writing about neo-colonial life in Kenya, he currently lives in exile in the US. The two-day visit will take place on Monday and Tuesday, February 16-17, 2004. Ngugi will lecture at 4:30pm on February 16 at the SAC Auditorium. There will also be a Fiction Reading at 10:30am on February 17 at the Wang Center Lecture Hall 1. This visit is part of HISB's Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Series.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Adrienne Unger/CAS
9. Lecture on Anna May Wong and Josephine Baker at the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook
Shirley Lim, SBU Assistant Professor in History will present her lecture, "Subversive Sirens: Anna May Wong and Josephine Baker" on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 4:30 pm at HISB, E4340 Melville Library. Part of HISB's Faculty Colloquium Lecture Series.
For more information. please call 631-632-7765.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Adrienne Unger/CAS
10. 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
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Dr. William Mcadoo Memorial Health Lecture Series "Hypertension: Risk Factors To African Americans And Prevention"
Monday, February 9, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, School of Social Welfare Faculty/Staff Conference Room HSC Level 2
Presented by Jedan Phillips, M.D., Dept of Family Medicine, Stony Brook. Lunch will be served. This is a Black History Month Program. Sponsored by The Black Faculty and Staff Association, School of Medicine, and School of Social Welfare. Contact Dr. Aldustus E. Jordan, Assoc. Dean, School of Medicine, 444-2341.
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
2. Continuing Education March 24, 2004
Systemic Diseases and Oral Health presented by Maria Ryan, DDS, PhD, Lorne Golub, DMD,MSC, MD and Barry Gruber, MD. This is an extraordinary opportunity to hear three of the TOP LEADERS in their field discuss the relationship of oral health and systemic disease. Areas of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and periodontal disease will be discussed. THIS IS A MUST SEE presentation! Credits: 3 (6:30-9:30 pm)
Submitted by: Marguerite Baldwin/HSC
3. West 47Th Street Documentary Film
The Division of Medicine in Society will be hosting a screening of the acclaimed documentary about mental illness WEST 47TH STREET on Wednesday, March 10th in HSC Lecture Hall 5 (level 3) at 6:00 p.m.
The director and producer of the film, Bill Lichtenstein and June Peoples, will be here to present the film and lead discussion afterwards. For more information about the film, see the website:
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2003/west47thstreet/index.html
If you have any questions, contact us at 444-8029
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
4. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Critical Time Intervention: Helping Homeless Adults in the Transition from Institution to Community
Daniel Herman, DSW, MS, Assistant Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, Tuesday, February 3, 2004, 11:30am
HSC L2 LH3
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Spring 2004 Residential Blood Drives
Announcing Stony Brook's Next Blood Drives! The drives will be held in the Residence Halls from Monday, February 16th though Wednesday the 18th from 6:30pm to 11:00pm. All donors will receive a Loews Movie Ticket or Blood Drive T Shirt. Last year Stony Brook donated almost 2200 pints of blood, help us beat our record this year! So bring a friend and come join us in this life-saving venture. If you have any questions, or for more information on blood donation and specific drive locations, please call John at 2-6100 or visit our newly updated website!
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/Pres/blooddrive.nsf
Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550
June 28 - August 20, 2004
Stony Brook is pleased to present our fabulous fifth anniversary! Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child. Our Camp combines a unique twist of educational activities and athletics for children between the ages of 5 -12. Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. Register before March 27, 2004 and receive an additional 5% discount. A 10% Discount on Tuition is given to all Stony Brook Staff Members.
All Open Houses are on Saturdays in the Sports Complex from 9AM to 12PM
February 7, 2004
March 6, 2004
March 27, 2004
April 17, 2004
May 15, 2004
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp/
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
2. Black History Month Poetry Read-In
Monday, February 9, 3:30pm - 6:30pm. SAC Room 303
Bring your own poetry or your favorite poems by a Black author. All are welcome. This is a Black History Month Program. For more information, contact Dr. Joy Mahabir, Africana Studies Department, 632-7495.
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
3. UUP Annual Dinner Dance
The Annual UUP Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, February 13, 2004 at the Meadow Club in Port Jefferson Station from 7 PM to 11 PM. All UUP'ers are invited to attend. Come join us for an evening of delicious food, a DJ for dancing and great door prizes. There will be a cash bar. For reservations please call Corinne Burns (Core Campus) at 2-6570 or Sharon Hines (HSC) at 4-1505. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
4. The Dept of Music presents: Colin Carr, Cellist - J.S. Bach, Complete Suites for Solo Cello.
Internationally renown cellist, Colin Carr, presents Bach's six solo suites in two exciting concerts. Recital Hall, Staller Center for the Arts.
February 4, and 6, 2004 at 8:00 pm. Both concerts are Free!
Submitted by: Martha Zadok/CAS
5. Staller Center for the Arts Movies: "Winged Migration" and "Open Hearts"
"Winged Migration" at 7:00 pm, 91 minutes, rated G.
"Open Hearts" at 9:00 pm, 113 minutes, in Danish with English subtitles, rated R.
Tickets: $5 adults, $4 students, seniors, childen 12 and under. For more info go to stallercenter.com
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
6. National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Sports Clinic
The Athletic Department will be conducting a FREE Youth (boys & girls ages 6-11) Sports Clinic for National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, Febuary 7 from 10:30 am to 1 pm. Following the clinic, there will be lunch and goodies for the participants. All participants are invited to attend Women's basketball game vs. UMBC at 2pm. To register, please contact Meghan McNamara at 632-4086 as soon as possible - space is limited, so register early.
Submitted by: Meghan McNamara/Pres
7. Seawolves Basketball Home Games This Week
Wednesday, February 4th, 7:00 pm - Women's Basketball vs. Northeastern
Thursday, February 5th, 7:00 pm - Men's Basketball vs. Northeastern
Saturday, February 7th, 2:00 pm - Women's Basketball vs. UMBC
For ticket information, please call 632-WOLF, or visit the internet at www.goseawolves.org. Stony Brook faculty & staff and graduate students can purchase discounted tickets for $4 each with their ID, at Seawolves Marketplace and up to one hour before each game.
www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Timothy Eilbes/Pres
8. Department of Campus Recreation - Racquetball Tournament
Department of Campus Recreation Racquetball Tournament - Thursday, February 5th @ 7:00pm at the Sport Complex Racquetball Courts. Registration Deadline is Thursday, Feb. 5 @ 5:00pm. This tournament is free and open to all male/female undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty/staff members of the University. All levels are encouraged to participate. To register please call 632-4145 or visit our web page at:
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/recreation/intramural/specialevents
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http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/recreation/intramural/specialevents
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Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
9. The Music Department Presents Philip Setzer, violin, Gilbert Kalish, piano. Thursday, February 19, 8 p.m
Setzer, violinist with the Emerson String Quartet, and Gilbert Kalish present a recital of music for violin and piano, including music by Setzer, Frank, and …blah… Thursday, February 19, 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Staller Center for the Arts.
This concert is benefit to support scholarships for music students.
Tickets prices are $25, $10 for students and seniors, and can be purchased through the Staller Center Box Office (631-632-ARTS).
Submitted by: Martha Zadok/CAS
10. Campus Recreation Intramural 5 on 5 Basketball Registration Deadline
Department of Campus Recreation 5 on 5 Basketball Intramural Roster Deadline - Tuesday, Feb. 4th at 5:00pm. Men's, Women's and Coed 5 on 5 Basketball leagues are now forming. Season will begin on Monday, Feb. 9 and run through March 18. Games will be played Monday - Thursday from 7:30pm - 10:30pm in the Pritchard Gymnasium. There is a roster fee of $25.00 (which is refundable at the end of season) and also a $15.00 intramural membership fee for all graduate students & faculty/staff which is good for the entire academic year (03'-04'). To download roster form please visit our website at:
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/recreation/intramural/roster
. For more information on how to enter a team, please contact the Department of Campus Recreation at 632-4145.
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/recreation/intramural/roster
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
11. "GangStars: A Film Festival of Wise Guys and Girls" Weekly during the Month of February 2004 at HISB
"GangStars: A Film Festival of Wise Guys and Girls
Weekly in February 2004 at the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook, E4340 Melville Library. All showing start at 4:30pm and are free.
Monday, February 2, Little Caesar
Thursday, February 5, Scarface (1938)
Monday, February 9, Once Upon a Time in America
Thursday, February 12, Goodfellas
Thursday, February 19, Miller's Crossing
Friday, February 20, Boyz ‘N the Hood
Monday, February 23, American Me
Wednesday, February 25, Thelma & Louise
Times and dates subject to change without notice. For more information, call 631-632-7765.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanities
Submitted by: Adrienne Unger/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Summer 2004 Course Preview Now Available
The Summer Sessions 2004 course preview is now posted on the Summer Sessions Website (www.stonybrook.edu/summer). The final schedule, with days, times, and registration information, will posted in early February.
The 2004 Summer Sessions dates are: Session I: June 1 - July 9
Session II: July 12 - August 20
Extended Session: June 1 - July 23
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
2. Stress Management Workshops
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be presenting a series of four workshops on stress management.
These workshops focus on meditation as a core experience for stress management. The group is introduced to several forms of meditation including breathing techniques, the stress relaxation response, mindfulness meditation, walking meditations, heart-centered meditations and others.
Other aspects of stress management discussed are sound nutrition, movement, sleep practices, time management and prioritization, awareness of thought patterns and related emotions.
Workshop dates are January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2004 between 5:30 and 6:45 pm at 33 Research Way, East Setauket, NY.
Lower your stress and register early for this popular workshop since seating is limited to fifteen participants. The fee for the four sessions is $80.00 payable at first session.
For information and registration, please call 444-9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
3. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immediate Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, February 7, 2004 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the SAC Room 303, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
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. 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 cancer, 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 Jeanne Kidd at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. 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
3. Toe Nail Fungus Study
Do you have yellow, thick toenails? Do you suffer from toenail fungus?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial with free topical medication. You will be paid up to $450.00 for your participation!
If interested, please call: Stony Brook Dermatology Associates at: 631-444-4274
Submitted by: Jennifer Intravaia/UHMC
4. Treatment Study for Children's Behavioral Control Problems
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook University is conducting a study of treatment steps for children, ages 6 to 14, who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder plus other behavioral control problems (aggression, explosiveness, low frustration tolerance, etc.). Eligible children receive free evaluation and study treatment, including medication and help with behavioral support strategies. The study is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
For more information, please call the Research Coordinator, Marcela Torres, at (631) 632-8317
Submitted by: Marcela Torres/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. We Now Proudly Brew Starbucks Coffee At The Library Galleria Cafe!
Tempting Aromas, Irresistible Flavors, Great Coffee! Grab a cup of delicious Starbucks coffee at the Library Galleria Cafe. It's the perfect way to take a break from a busy day.
Submitted by: Donna Klingel/FSA
2. 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
3. Black History Month Art Exhibition - Blackness: Brett Cook Dizney
Thursday, February 5, Opening Reception for Art Exhibition: 5:00pm - 7:00pm, SAC Art Gallery
Exhibit runs from January 28 to March 2, 2004. Sponsored by Student Activities Center Gallery and the W. Burghardt Turner Fellowship Program. For more information, contact Alex Couri, Student Activities Office, 2-4312.
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
4. The Dr. William Mcadoo Memorial Health Lecture Series "Hypertension: Risk Factors To African Americans And Prevention"
Monday, February 9, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, School of Social Welfare Faculty/Staff Conference Room HSC Level 2
Presented by Jedan Phillips, M.D., Dept of Family Medicine, Stony Brook. Lunch will be served. This is a Black History Month Program. Sponsored by The Black Faculty and Staff Association, School of Medicine, and School of Social Welfare. Contact Dr. Aldustus E. Jordan, Assoc. Dean, School of Medicine, 444-2341.
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
5. Win $100? Enter the "What is Mentoring?" Banner Contest for your chance to win one of ten prizes.
Many of us have had the opportunity to be a mentor or have been mentored by someone we admire. Based on your own experiences and observations, what is your definition of "mentoring?" Enter your 15-words or less definition on the Web at www.stonybrook.edu/sb/yocm/ and you may win one of ten $100 prizes. Deadline is March 5. All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and University affiliates may enter. Winning entries will be displayed on banners throughout the Academic Mall later in the spring. One entry per person please.
For more information, send an e-mail to mentoring@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/yocm/contest.shtml
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
6. Asian American Faculty Staff Association Announces Monthly Meetings First Friday of Each Month, Starting Feb 6th . All are Welcome.
AAFSA is happy to announce Meetings to be held every first Friday of each month, beginning Feb. 6th. at the Wang Center. Dinner 6-6:30 ($5 per person- RSVP by Wednesday of that week- Joan.Miyazaki@stonybrook.edu or sraymazumder@notes.cc.sunysb.edu), Meeting and Cluster program (6:30-8:00). Come bring your interests and join us for good company and new friendships. All are welcome.
Submitted by: Shibani Ray-Mazumder/UHMC
7. Employee Assistance Program, Introducing a Monthly Newsletter for Supervisors
The Frontline Supervisor is a monthly newsletter designed to assist managers and supervisors in dealing with employee related issues.
It gives supervisors tips and contains information on the supervisor's role and how to use the EAP as an effective tool. This newsletter is being reproduced with permission from DFA Publishing and Consulting. For specific guidance on handling individual employee concerns or problems, consult with Stony Brook University Employee Assistance Program at 632-6085. To view the newsletter, visit the EAP Web Site at www.stonybrook.edu/eap and click on Frontline Supervisor.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
8. Dialogues Across Differences Grant Proposals
All are invited to submit brief program proposals centered on the theme of Dialogues Across Differences; Speaking Truth: Connecting Generations-Generating Connections with Grace and Civility.
Dialogues Across Differences is funded by a grant for Diversity and Internationalization from the Office of the President. The purpose of this grant is to support our transition from a community that honors diversity through cultural celebrations to one that also possesses a commitment to deeper understandings of our similarities and differences.
Proposals should be submitted along with an application by February 29, 2004 requesting funding from $250 to $1,500 for campus programs. Guidelines, an application and complete information are available on the web at www.stonybrook.edu/diversity. All proposals should be sent to the President's office, Administration Building, Room 310, Zip 0701, attention: Dorothy Challice. For further information contact the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action at 632-6280.
Submitted by: Jean Johnston/Pres