Campus Announcements for the week of 08/16/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Reduced Rates for UPS
2. Employees - take this opportunity to update your office address and phone number for the 2004-2005 Faculty and Staff Directory.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Is your Lotus Notes mail file near or over the quota warning threshold? Do you know what this means?
2. SBDC at Stony Brook University presents: Free "Writing a Business Plan" 7/28/2004, 6PM - 9PM, SAC, rm. 304
3. Respondus - A New Quizzing Tool for Blackboard - Mon 8/23 @ 11 (Not 1:30) in CELT
4. Do you set-up conference calls?
5. Blackboard Workshops for August
6. Openings in University Orchestra at SUNY Stony Brook
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Lecture by Dr. Maureen O'Leary: Evolution of the Vertebrates from Fish to Mammals
2. George Saliba to Lecture at BNL
3. Doctoral Defenses This Week
4. Pre-College Japanese Language Program on Sundays
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Donations Sought for the 1st Annual National Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center Fine Art and Antique Auction
2. Can You Contribute 15 Minutes A Day To Help Feed Homeless Cats On Campus?
3. 11th Annual, Walk for Beauty... in a Beautiful Place, Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2004.
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Join the 2004 Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. SBDC at Stony Brook and Stony Brook University Center for Technologies presents September Workshops. Call for registration 632-9140
2. Computer Training at SPD
3. Computer Classes - Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX
4. Computer Classes - Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
5. Computer Classes - Introduction to Microsoft Word
6. Computer Classes - Introduction to Microsoft Excel
7. Managing Data with Access
8. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
3. Are You A Type I Insulin-Dependant Diabetic?
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
6. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS.
7. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
9. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
10. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
11. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
12. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
13. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
14. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study
15. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality
16. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
17. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Expo
2. The opening of a weekend enrichment program for children age 3-15 in Stony Brook.
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Reduced Rates for UPS
Effective immediately new rates will apply for United Parcel Service (UPS) Next Day Air, (10:30 a.m.), Next Day Air Saver (3:00 p.m.) and Second Day Air Services. Most rates for the most popular zones used by NY State Contract customers have been reduced, other rates are either reduced or the same as previously published. Please refer to the UPS rate chart on the referenced URL.
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/snt/awardnotes/7901100179pm27.pdf
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
2. Employees - take this opportunity to update your office address and phone number for the 2004-2005 Faculty and Staff Directory.
Employees should login to the SOLAR system to verify and update your own office phone number and office address. When logged in, go to the right side of the page and click "Office Address" under the Employee Services heading. The deadline to make your final entry is Wednesday September 8.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Is your Lotus Notes mail file near or over the quota warning threshold? Do you know what this means?
Since your mail file size is limited, you must constantly manage the documents in it. You should delete the mail you don't need and "archive" the mail that you may need access to again in the future. To learn how to do this attend the "Getting Organized With Lotus Notes" class.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. SBDC at Stony Brook University presents: Free "Writing a Business Plan" 7/28/2004, 6PM - 9PM, SAC, rm. 304
Failing to plan is planning to fail! Every business needs a business plan, whether you are looking for financing or just need an operational guide - a business plan is a necessity. Let us show you how to write one! Speaker: Ed Fritz, Director SBDC, Location:SAC,rm304. To register and additonal info call: Ann @2-9140
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
3. Respondus - A New Quizzing Tool for Blackboard - Mon 8/23 @ 11 (Not 1:30) in CELT
Respondus 2.0 is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard.
Exams are created offline in a familiar Windows environment and the software provides many time-saving tools such as equation editors, web links, and multimedia functions. Existing exams can be converted from eight different formats including word processor files.
Please join us for an overview of how you can use this new tool within your Blackboard site on Monday, August 23rd @ 11AM (the wrong time was posted last week) in CELT, Melville Library E1337
If you are interested, you can sign up on-line at:
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/workshops.htm
Sign up is required! If fewer than 7 people register, this session will be cancelled.
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
4. Do you set-up conference calls?
Telecommunication and Networking (TeLNeT) has noticed an increased volume of conference calls being placed by the University Community and Hospital staff. Many of the conference calls are set up incorrectly when using AT&T, resulting in higher costs being passed on to the end user.
There are reference guides on a Stony Brook web page (see link below) to better help you choose and setup the appropriate type conference call that will meet your needs. You can use the University’s telephone system to connect all parties or AT&T Teleconference Services when you want all parties to call into a conference bridge.
TeLNeT will be happy to train you and your staff on the most efficient and cost effective way to set up a conference call. For additional information or to set up a training session call the Telephony Office at 632-9130.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/doit.nsf/pages/phoneinfo
Submitted by: Patricia Hoversen/DoIT
5. Blackboard Workshops for August
Instructional Computing, the department that supports Stony Brook's Blackboard system, will be offering workshops at the end of August.
Please visit
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/workshops.htm
for more information.
Sign up is required! Sessions are cancelled if fewer than 7 people register.
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
6. Openings in University Orchestra at SUNY Stony Brook
JOIN THE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA AT SUNY STONY BROOK - MUS 262
Openings for Strings, Woodwinds,Brass and Percussion. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 0111 - Staller Center/Fine Arts Building. Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, August 31, 2004. All interested should attend!
Undergraduate music majors and minors,qualified Non-Music Majors on the Undergraduate and Graduate level at SUNY are encouraged to audition. Openings may exist for gifted High School & USB Pre-College Students
AUDITIONS-TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 10 to 1 p.m. & 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 2342 or by special appointment on September 7. Audition Sign Up Sheet will be posted at Room 2342 in late August For further information e-mail: Dr. Susan E. Deaver, conductor sedeav@earthlink.net
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Lecture by Dr. Maureen O'Leary: Evolution of the Vertebrates from Fish to Mammals
Please join us on Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Javits Room of the Melville Library for a lecture by Dr. Maureen O'Leary on the Evolution of Vertebrates from Fish to Mammals.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Science Club of Long Island.
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
2. George Saliba to Lecture at BNL
George Saliba, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Science, Columbia University will give a lecture entitled "Whose Science is Arabic Science in Renaissance Europe?" on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 4 PM in Berkner Hall, Brookhaven National Lab. This talk will discuss the manner in which scientific ideas, especially in astronomy, crossed cultural, linguistic and religious borders at the time of the Renaissance.
Admission is free, visitors must bring photo ID
http://www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/2004/bnlpr071904.htm
Submitted by: Elyce Acierno/Prov
3. 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
4. Pre-College Japanese Language Program on Sundays
The Pre-College Japanese Language Program offers non-credit Japanese language classes on Sundays at the SBS building for the local community residents. A new beginner's class geared to middle and high school students will be added this fall. For details, see
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/japanese.nsf/pages/language
, or contact Eriko Sato (esato@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
http://www.sunysb.edu/japancenter
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Donations Sought for the 1st Annual National Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center Fine Art and Antique Auction
The National Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center at Stony Brook University Hospital will be hosting its 1st Annual Fine Art and Antique Auction this fall. We are seeking donations of fine art, antiques and collectibles. These may include paintings, prints, sculptures, sterling silver items, small furniture, lighting, collectible glass, porcelain and pottery items, old toys and sporting goods, coins, jewelry, and anything old, unusual or collectible. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds will directly support the National Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center at Stony Brook University Hospital. To make a donation please contact Bill Scherl in the Department of Neurology at 444-3428.
Submitted by: William Scherl/UHMC
2. Can You Contribute 15 Minutes A Day To Help Feed Homeless Cats On Campus?
The SBU Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Our strength is is the little contributions of a number of concerned members of the campus community. We need help maintaining feeding stations all over campus (food is provided, all you need to do is distribute it daily) If you're interested, please contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
3. 11th Annual, Walk for Beauty... in a Beautiful Place, Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2004.
Participation in this Stony Brook walk helps to Support Breast and Prostrate Cancer Research at Stony Brook University. For registration form or more information, visit
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/events/
or call 631.444.4000
Submitted by: Karen Wallin/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Join the 2004 Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee
This year's theme: Orgullosamente Declarando y Abrazando Nuestra Cultura/ Proudly Declaring and Embracing Our Culture.
The next Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee (HHMC) meeting will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 12 Noon in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center (LACS) Conference Room SBS N-320. We meet every Thursday at 12 NOON in the same location. Please bring a friend and your calendar.
Submitted by: Norma Reyes/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. SBDC at Stony Brook and Stony Brook University Center for Technologies presents September Workshops. Call for registration 632-9140
9/9 Financing Options for Your Business, L.I. Business and Tech Center, Great River, Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM, $20. per person
9/10 Doing Business with the Government*, Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue, Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM, FREE
9/13 Writing a Business Plan, Long Island High Tech. Incubator-Stony Brook, Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM, FREE
9/21 E-Bay and E-Commerce, H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppauge, Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM, $20. per person
9/22 Business Basics, Charles B. Wang Center - Stony Brook Univ., Time: 6PM - 9PM, FREE
9/23 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights, L.I. High Tech. Incubator-Stony Brook, Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM, FREE
9/29 Bookkeeping and Accounting for Small Business, Charles B. Wang Center - Stony Brook Univ., Time: 6PM - 9PM, $20. per person
9/30 Creating and Maintaining a Drug-FreeWorkplace, L.I. Business and Tech Center, Great River, Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM, FREE
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
2. Computer Training at SPD
The School of Professional Development has been a successful computer training provider for over 20 years, assisting adults who want to upgrade their current skills. Whether it be a multi-course IT, web design, desktop publishing or general computing, we have the course you need.
All classes are hands-on, are led by instructors with real-world experience, and are held in well-maintained laboratories with the latest hardware and software. Students have the choice of registering for an individual course or enrolling in a complete certificate program.
Campus employees and students entitled to 10% discount. LEAP vouchers accepted.
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. Computer Classes - Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX
NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. Focus is on creating animation for the World Wide Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Required Text: Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Katherine Ulrich, retail: $24.99. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Tues, 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
4. Computer Classes - Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
NCE 325.4 - 2 sessions - Fee: $99
Creating basic Web pages is easy with Microsoft's page layout program. Learn about Publisher's "WYSIWYG" word processor-like tools, built-in HTML code generator, design considerations, page wizards, page enhancements, debugging and site publication.
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or equivalent experience.
Section A: Thurs, 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 23, 30, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
5. Computer Classes - Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $229
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. Computer Classes - Introduction to Microsoft Excel
NCE 314 - 4 sessions - Fee: $229
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Wed, 6:00-9:45 pm, Sept 22, 29; Oct 6, 13, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
7. Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $229
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers, accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory information. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Fri., 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2004
Campus employees and students entitled to 10% discount. LEAP vouchers accepted.
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
8. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
The Division of Wellness and Chronic will be conducting a three-part series on Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention for participants twelve years of age and older.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess asthma severity and current treatment regimen.
Group discussions review state-of-the-art medical management; asthma triggers; prevention; and proper use of inhalers, spacers and peak flow meters. Participants receive information relating to how nutrition with whole foods can modify the symptoms of allergies and inflammation. Also discussed is the value and safety of some nutritional supplements and herbs used for allergies and asthma. Training in basic breathing exercises, yoga postures, self-hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery is included.
The series is scheduled for Wednesdays, September 22, 29,and October 6 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
The Point of Woods Laboratory and Parenting Clinic at Stony Brook University is seeking volunteers for a research study that offers free help for mothers who are having difficulty managing their challenging 2-3 year old toddlers. To obtain more information and to find out if you may qualify, call the Parenting Study at (631) 632-7874.
Submitted by: Susan O'Leary/CAS
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
3. 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. 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. 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. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS.
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bob Ferris (631) 444-3740 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. 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
8. 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
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. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
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
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. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
Volunteers are being recruited for an investigation of a new injection therapy which may dissolve cellulite of the thigh area.
If you are an adult (at least 18 years of age), in general good health and are interested in learning more about this clinical study, please call 631 444 2215.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
17. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University is conducting up to a 6 month clinical trial involving medication with all participants and the addition of psychotherapy with some. Must be willing to travel up to two times a week for up to 3 months to the site and be available late afternoons/early evenings. If you have been feeling depressed (sad, down) most of the time for at least two years, you may be eligible to participate. All evaluations and treatments will be provided free of charge. If interested, please e-mail PsychDRC@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with your name, numbers, and the best times to reach you or call 631-632-6381 with the same and we will get back to you as soon as we can. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Submitted by: Laura Klein/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Expo
The Job Expo will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2004. This event will be held in the Sports Complex Arena from 11am - 2pm. There will be off campus employers and on campus departments present to hire Stony Brook students only (FWS/SA). This event is sponsored by the Career Center and the Office of Student Financial Aid Services.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
2. The opening of a weekend enrichment program for children age 3-15 in Stony Brook.
A new branch of the SchoolPlus Enrichment Program is open in Stony Brook.
Classes will take place on Sundays in the Physics building. The first day of classes is September 19, 2004.
The Stony Brook program will initially offer: Mathematics - ages 5-15; Advanced mathematics - ages 12-15; Physics - ages 8-15; Special enrichment program for kids 3-4 years old - separate classes for Russian and English speaking children
Art – ages 5-15
Russian language program - ages 5-15.
For additional information on SchoolPlus, please visit our website at
http://www.school-plus.com/
.
Preliminary registration for children ages 3-15 is now open on the school's website. You are welcome to register your child for any number of subjects we offer.
Contact information: For all questions, please contact the local organizer, Marina Polonskaia: e-mail:schoolplus_sb@yahoo.com, phone: (631) 608-3467
http://www.school-plus.com
Submitted by: Marina Polonskaia