Campus Announcements for the week of 03/15/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance During The Summer
2. Job/Internship Fair
3. Staples Non-Contract Items (Furniture)
4. Call for Nominations to the University Senate
5. The Arts & Sciences Senate Meets on March 15th at 3:30 p.m. in Javits Room
6. C.S.E.A. General Membership Meetings Re: Tentative State Contract Agreement
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - A Seven Step Process for Managing the Troubled Employee, 3 hrs., 2 sessions
2. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training, Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (3 hrs.) - (2 sessions - Part I & II)
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Grief - Avoiding It Prolongs the Pain
4. "Effective Marketing For Small Business" Taking The Guesswork Out Of Your Marketing Plan
5. Grant Writing Workshop
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. President's Lecture Series: March 17, 2004 -- Colonel Matthew Bogdanos
2. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, March 19, 2004
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
4. Discover the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, March 29 at the Eighth Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture
5. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
6. A Gathering of Science Scholars - Access for Underrepresented Students in the Biological, Engineering and Applied Sciences Friday, April 30th
7. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
8. Queer Diaspora Conference, March 18, 2004, 1-7:30 pm, Wang Center, Rm 401
9. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
10. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture Wednesday, March 17, 2004
11. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Randy Katz
12. Doctoral Defenses this week
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook University Spring Blood Drive 3/27/04
2. Have you had enough of winter? Well, think Spring!
3. Super Raffle To Benefit Habitat Campaign!
4. Vendors Wanted - Yard Sale & Flea Market - April 3 - Benefit Habitat for Humanity
5. Tupperware Fundraiser for Habitat Campaign
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Seawolves Home Athletic Events This Week
2. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550 June 28 - August 20, 2004
3. Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic- April 3, 2004
4. Campus Recreation Intramural 4 on 4 Volleyball Team Roster Deadline
5. Campus Recreation Intramural Softball Team Roster Deadline
6. Campus Recreation Intramural Outdoor Soccer Team Registration Deadline
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. INTEGRATIVE ASTHMA CARE AND PREVENTION conducted by the Department of Family Medicine's Division of Wellness & Chronic Illness
2. "Business Basics 101" - For Small Or Home-Based Businesses - Presented By The Small Business Development Center
3. Macromedia Dreamweaver MX-NCE 328 - 6 sessions - Fee $319
4. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immediate Family Members
5. GIF Animator for Web Sites - NCE 325.7 - 3 sessions - Fee: $139
6. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Section A: Sat., 9am- 3:00pm; March 27; April 3, 17, 24; May 1,8,15, 2004.
7. 2154 - Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
3. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
4. "Why Do Kids Do What They Do?"
5. Parenting Toddlers Study
6. Treatment Study for Children's Behavioral Control Problems
7. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
8. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
9. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
10. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
11. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
12. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
13. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
14. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
15. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
10. Miscellaneous
1. FREE "Educators' Tax Guide - 2004 Edition" from UUP
2. Janelle Simmons and Suzanne Sullivan recipients of Stony Brook's Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award
3. Meet the onclogy nurse from the Cancer Helpline
4. Student Software available at Seawolves MarketPlace
5. Teeccino now at Seawolves MarketPlace
6. Do you have a child who is preparing to go to college? He/she may be eligible for this scholarhip!
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance During The Summer
If you would like to continue your Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance for the summer, please go to your department coordinator for the Continuation of Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance enrollment packet or visit the Stony Brook University Human Resource Services web-page at this URL: www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Lisa Coleman/Admin
2. Job/Internship Fair
Job/Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the Sports Complex, Arena from 12pm to 4pm. This event is open only to Stony Brook Students and Alumni. See list of companies on our website.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
3. Staples Non-Contract Items (Furniture)
Please be advised, OFFICE FURNITURE including desks, credenzas, bookcases, chairs, conference room tables, folding tables, filing cabinets, safes, mobile file carts, specialty filing, blueprint storage, storage cabinets, lan and wire shelving, mobile computer workstations and printer/machine stands are not part of the State's contract with Staples Business Advantage. Effective 1/1/04, the following pages are excluded from the Staples Business Advantage 2004 Office Supplies and Technology Catalogue pages 13 - 59, and pages 63 - 83. If you would like to purchase any of the items listed on these pages please submit a requisition to Procurement, a Purchasing Agent will source out your order for the best price, many of these items are on State contracts with other vendors. This applies to all funding sources State, Hospital, LISVH, SBF and RF.
http://www.procurement.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
4. Call for Nominations to the University Senate
Dear Colleagues:
I am making a formal call for nominations to all University Senate positions that will become vacant at the end of this semester. Full details on the open positions and how to forward nominations can be found on the University Senate web page:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/usenate.nsf
under the link "Call for Univ. Senate Nominations".
W. Brent Lindquist, President, University Senate
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
5. The Arts & Sciences Senate Meets on March 15th at 3:30 p.m. in Javits Room
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from February 16, 2004
III. Report of Arts & Sciences Senate President (J. Kuchner)
IV. Report of the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (J. Staros)
V. Report from the Academic Judiciary Committee (J. Shea)
VI. Report on Academic Dishonesty Survey (M. Doelger)
VII. Report on Proposal by the Curriculum Committee on DEC Category K (R. Cerrato)
VIII. Second Presentation of Proposed Constitutional Amendment-Members of the Curriculum Committee (J. Kuchner)
IX. Report on Undergraduate Colleges (P. Goldstein, J. Levinton, I. Kao)
X. Update on SUNY Gen Ed Assessment (N. Goodman)
XI. Old Business
XII. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
6. C.S.E.A. General Membership Meetings Re: Tentative State Contract Agreement
All C.S.E.A. members are encouraged to attend for information regarding the tentative contract agreement.
Dates as follows:
University Hospital and Health Sciences Center: Tuesday, 3/16/04, 11:30am-1pm, Lecture Hall 1, Level II
West Campus: Wednesday, 3/17/04, 11:30am-1:30pm, Student Activity Center, Room 306
Long Island State Veteran's Home: Friday, 3/19/04, 2:00-4:00pm, Main Floor
Tech Park: Monday, 3/22/04, 12pm - 1pm, Bldg. #31, Conference Room A
Submitted by: Kathryn Germana/CEAS
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - A Seven Step Process for Managing the Troubled Employee, 3 hrs., 2 sessions
As a supervisor you are in a key position to recognize when your employees may be having difficulties that may impact their job performance. This workshop is designed to help supervisors learn how to skillfully and compassionately approach an employee and offer assistance.
3/5/04, 3/12/04 - 12:00 - 1:30 Women's Studies Colloquium Center
4/2/04, 4/9/04 - 11:30 - 12:30 HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B
To Register: Please contact the EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training, Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (3 hrs.) - (2 sessions - Part I & II)
Your role as a supervisor is a critical one in assisting your employees to seek professional help and consequently improve their level of functioning on the job and in their personal lives. Through knowledge and practice participants will be able to achieve the following workshop objectives:
a. To identify specific behavioral and job performance problems
b. To review the myriad of problems that may be the cause of deteriorating job performance (e.g. depression, substance abuse, family crisis, death of a loved one, etc.)
c. To understand the possible dynamics in the supervisor/supervisee relationship when faced with poor performance
d. To role-play techniques to ensure a successful workplace intervention
3/25/04, 3/26/04 - 12:00 - 1:30 Women's Studies Colloquium Ctr
4/23/04, 4/30/04 - 11:30 - 1:00 HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B
To Register: Please contact the EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Grief - Avoiding It Prolongs the Pain
Grief is the normal and natural response to loss, a universal human experience. (The American Hospice Foundation). The workshop objectives are to: define grief, determine sources of grief, identify symptoms of grief, explain the stages of grief, understand the tasks of grief, describe the grief time line, learn that grief is a process and discuss healthy ways of coping and accepting support.
April 1, 2004,12-1:30, Women's Studies Colloquium Center
To Register: Contact EAP at 632-6085.
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. "Effective Marketing For Small Business" Taking The Guesswork Out Of Your Marketing Plan
The Small Business Development Center presents this workshop on 3/17/04 from 9AM - 12PM at the H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppauge
Call: 632-9070 for additional info or directions
Speakers: Gloria Glowacki, SBDC Advisor and Susan Lesica, President of "Marketing On Demand"
Submitted by: Ronni Rosen/CEAS
5. Grant Writing Workshop
Limited number of seats still available. Spend and hour and learn what a grant is; how to find grant opportunities; how to prepare the proposal; understand reviewer scores; and learn from the review. Presented by Martin Schoonen, Associate Vice President for Research and Peter Saal, Research Resource Center. Wednesday, March 17, 1-2 p.m., Endeavor Hall (Marine Sciences, South Campus)Room 120. Lunch provided. To register, contact Kris Duryea at 2-9347 or email kduryea@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Kristina Duryea/Res
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. President's Lecture Series: March 17, 2004 -- Colonel Matthew Bogdanos
"President Kenny invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a Presidential Lecture by Colonel Matthew Bogdanos, espionage agent, assistant district attorney, 9/11 survivor, and decorated soldier, entitled, "Iraq Museum Investigation: Fact & Fiction." A slide presentation and discussion of the looting of Iraq's antiquities last April and the recovery process will be the focus of his talk. --Wednesday, March 17; 12:45-2:00 p.m. (Campus Lifetime), Charles B. Wang Center Theatre."
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
2. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, March 19, 2004
Dr. Susan Ford from Rutgers University, will present a seminar entitled, "Diseases of Marine Molluscs: Exotic Pathogens, Exotic Hosts, and Climate" at 12:30pm on March 19, 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
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Mingfang Ting from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, Palisades, NY, will present a seminar entitled, "Stationary Wave Responses to Global Warming in Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Models" on Wednesday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m. 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 2-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
4. Discover the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, March 29 at the Eighth Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture
One of the most challenging problems in modern biology is to understand how the brain computes. Charles F. Stevens has been studying the brain for more than 40 years, and in this lecture he will describe some of the ways the brain is like (and unlike) a computer.
Dr. Stevens is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator and professor of molecular neurobiology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego. He is a pioneer in both electrophysiology and neuroscience and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Please join us Monday, March 29, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. in the Staller Center for the Arts.
The lecture is free and intended for a general audience.
Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members are encouraged to attend.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/mind/
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
5. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
On Thursday, March 18, 2004 Dr. Ulrike Gaul, The Rockefeller University, hosted by Dr. Peter Gergen will be holding a seminar entitled, Transcriptional Control in the Segmentation Gene Network of Drosophila- A Computational and Experimental Analysis in Room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
6. A Gathering of Science Scholars - Access for Underrepresented Students in the Biological, Engineering and Applied Sciences Friday, April 30th
The Center for Inclusive Education will host a regional conference that will highlight the research accomplishments of underrepresented students, both undergraduate and graduate, and the success of the myriad of diversity programs that promote their academic achievements and encourage the pursuite of a career in the professoriate. The conference will feature excellent skill-building workshops, a regional research symposium and competition of science posters, a nationally recognized and celebrated keynote speaker, and a networking session.
We encourage the participation of students, faculty and university staff. There is a nominal conferece fee for students, however we hope it will be covered by their advisor, department or diversity program affiliation. There is no charge for faculty or staff to participate.
Please refer to our website at www.stonybrook.edu/agep for more information and to download registration forms. The deadline to register is March 17th .
http://www.stonybrook.edu/agep
Submitted by: Kathryne Piazzola/Prov
7. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
On Thursday, March 18th, Dr. Philip Haydon,of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, will give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior. His talk will take place at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
8. Queer Diaspora Conference, March 18, 2004, 1-7:30 pm, Wang Center, Rm 401
The Women's Studies Program at Stony Brook presents a one-day interdisciplinary conference on "Queer Diaspora." Six leading scholars and activists will re-examine queer issues in diasporic and transnational contexts. Presenters will address an exciting range of topics including photography, popular music, literature, phenomenology, performative practices, countermemory, and migrant labor. These presentations engage the various articulations of desire with the fluidity of translocation. Speakers are Gayatri Gopinath (UC Davis), David Eng (Rutgers University), Licia Fiol-Matta (Lehman College, CUNY), Chandan Reddy (University of Washington), José Muñoz (New York University), and Helen Leung (Simon Fraser University). This conference is free and open to the public.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
9. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"CO-INFECTION AND THE CONSEQUENCES FOR VIRUS EVOLUTION"
Dr. Paul E. Turner, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Yale University
Host: Dr. Daniel Dykhuizen
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
10. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture Wednesday, March 17, 2004
"Cellular Tensegrity, Mechanotransduction and Development Control."
Donald Ingber, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Associate, Children's Hospital, Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Wednesday, March 17, 2004, Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5, 4:00 PM
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
11. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Randy Katz
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup, the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology, and the Provost's office.
Professor Randy Katz (University of California at Berkeley) will speak about "The Post-PC Era: It's All About Service" at 2pm in Computer Science 2311. An abstract of his talk is at
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/events/DLseries/
Professor Katz is a Fellow of the ACM and the IEEE, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He has won numerous awards, including the Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service Decoration, the IEEE Reynolds Johnson Information Storage Award, the ASEE Frederic E. Terman Award, and the ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award. With colleagues at Berkeley, he developed RAID, a $25 billion per year industry sector today. While on leave for government service in 1993-1994, he established whitehouse.gov and connected the White House to the Internet.
Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS
12. 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
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook University Spring Blood Drive 3/27/04
Announcing Stony Brook's Next Blood Drive. The drive will be held in SAC Ballroom B from 12:00pm to 5:30pm on Saturday, March 27th during the I-CON Science Fiction Event! 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, 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
2. Have you had enough of winter? Well, think Spring!
because it's on its way and so is the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days fund raising event. Daffodils are the first flower of Spring and they are also the flower of Hope-- hope in the fight against cancer.
Your participation in DAFFODIL DAYS will offer hope that cancer will be conquered during our lifetime.
Orders for the flowers may be placed by calling 444-2880 or through e-mail to jwiehe@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or by stopping by our office. The Department of Patient Relations will be collecting the donation of $7 for a bunch of ten daffodils and $8 for the new Kelly Green vase with the Daffodil Days imprint on it. If you would like to be a captain for your area just let us know.
Orders must be received and paid for by March 17th. Flowers can be picked up on March 23rd in the Department of Patient Relations.
Submitted by: Joyce Wiehe/UHMC
3. Super Raffle To Benefit Habitat Campaign!
So many prizes you're sure to win! Tickets are only 2 for $5.00. Take a chance and try for gift certificates for restaurants (Indian, Japanese, Thai, American, Italian, Greek, Spanish and others), Theatre Three tickets, Long Island Ducks tickets, Arthur Murray Dance lessons, floral arrangements, Spa certificates, Candy certificates, a Loretta Wells makeover.... These are just some of the great prizes you may win, but you have to get your tickets before March 23rd!
Buy your tickets from the following locations:
Hospital Side: Barbara Katz, School of Medicine Office, room 177
University Side:Diane Rodriguez, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, 450 Life Sciences Building, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drawing to be held on Wednesday, March 24th at 1:00pm. You do not have to be present to win. One prize per person. For information, contact Diane Rodriguez at 2/1474.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
4. Vendors Wanted - Yard Sale & Flea Market - April 3 - Benefit Habitat for Humanity
FSA is again sponsoring an indoor Yard Sale & Flea Market on Saturday, April 3rd, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The event will be held in the Stony Brook Union Fireside Lounge and Lobby. The cost is $15 per table rental and food will be available. Contact Chris Oster at 632-6513 to reserve a table or to donate items for Habitat.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
5. Tupperware Fundraiser for Habitat Campaign
There's something for Everyone. Come and see what's new! Many specials for $10 or below.
DATES: March 19th TIMES: 11am - 3pm & 5pm - 7pm LOCATION: Outside Hospital Cafeteria, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, School of Medicine Event
DATES: March 24th & 26th TIMES: 10:00am - 4:00pm LOCATION: Student Activities Center
A Biochemistry & Cell Biology, School of Medicine Event.
DATES: March 19th TIMES: 9:00am - 3:00pm LOCATION: LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING LOBBY
A Biochemistry & Cell Biology Event. Any questions, contact Diane Rodriguez at 2/1474 or email DiRodriguez@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or Gina Cancilla (631) 696-5377.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Seawolves Home Athletic Events This Week
Catch your Stony Brook Seawolves in action this week! Following is a list of the home events for the week of March 15-21:
Wednesday March 17, 3:00 PM - Men's Lacrosse vs. Lafayette
Saturday March 20, 1:00 PM - Men's Lacrosse vs. Lehigh
Sunday March 21, 12:00/2:30 PM - Baseball vs. Columbia (doubleheader)
Men's Lacrosse tickets can be purchased by calling 632-WOLF, or online at www.goseawolves.org. Home events for all other spring sports are free to all fans.
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Timothy Eilbes/Pres
2. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550 June 28 - August 20, 2004
The Summer Camp at Stony Brook invites you to celebrate our fabulous fifth anniversary! Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child. Our Camp combines a special mixture of recreational and educational activities 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, March 27, 2004, April 17, 2004 & May 15, 2004
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp/
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
3. Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic- April 3, 2004
The Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse Team will be hosting Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic on Saturday, April 3. The clinic will be held in LaValle Stadium from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The clinic will be staffed by the Stony Brook coaches and varsity team members who are experienced teaching lacrosse to younger players. Following the clinic, Stony Brook will face UMBC in a 7:00 pm game, and there will be an autograph session with the players immediately following the game. Please contact Meghan McNamara at 632.4086 or via email at mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, if you would like to register your daughter or to find out more information.
Submitted by: Meghan McNamara/Pres
4. Campus Recreation Intramural 4 on 4 Volleyball Team Roster Deadline
Department of Campus Recreation 4 on 4 Volleyball Intramural team Roster Deadline is Wednesday, March 17 at 5:00pm. Men's, Women's and Coed 4 on 4 Volleyball leagues are now forming. Season will begin on Monday, March 22 and run through May 13. 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/rec/
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
5. Campus Recreation Intramural Softball Team Roster Deadline
Department of Campus Recreation Softball Intramural Roster Deadline is Wednesday, March 17 at 5:00pm. Men's, Women's and Coed Softball leagues are now forming. Season will begin on Monday, March 22 and run through May 13. Games will be played Monday - Thursday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. 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/rec/
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
6. Campus Recreation Intramural Outdoor Soccer Team Registration Deadline
Department of Campus Recreation Outdoor Soccer Intramural Roster Deadline is Wednesday, March 17 at 5:00pm. Men's, Women's and Coed soccer leagues are now forming. Season will begin on Monday, March 22 and run through May 13. Games will be played Monday - Thursday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. 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/rec/
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. INTEGRATIVE ASTHMA CARE AND PREVENTION conducted by the Department of Family Medicine's Division of Wellness & Chronic Illness
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 three-part series will be held at the Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness, 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park on Wednesdays, March 24, 31, and April 14, 2004 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
For information and to register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
2. "Business Basics 101" - For Small Or Home-Based Businesses - Presented By The Small Business Development Center
Learn from the experts: The importance of a business plan, How to select a legal structures, Proper record-keeping, NYS and IRS tax compliance, understanding the loan process and how to qualify. 3/18/04, 9AM - 12:30PM, H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppauge, CALL: 632-9070 to register or for additional info or directions FEE: $20
Submitted by: Ronni Rosen/CEAS
3. Macromedia Dreamweaver MX-NCE 328 - 6 sessions - Fee $319
Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and CSS. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, and how to manage workflow. Students will explore the cross-application functions, such as incorporating Fireworks graphics and Flash buttons. (No knowledge of Flash required.)
Section C Sat, 9:00am-4:00pm, Mar. 20, 27;April 3, 2004
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
4. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immediate Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, March 20, 2004 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the SAC Room 305 for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25.00 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 9:00 AM to 3:00 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 2-6570 or corinne.burns@sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
5. GIF Animator for Web Sites - NCE 325.7 - 3 sessions - Fee: $139
Make your websites mesmerizing with motion! GIF Animator is the fast and easy way to create and customize animations for your websites. No code is required. An easy-to-use program, Microsoft GIF Animator allows you to drag images directly from Microsoft Image Composer, customize your animations the way you want and quickly make them Web-ready. Make your animations loop, spin and fade in and out; set the size and transparency of your images and control a wide range of other options all with a simple click of the mouse.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows and experience in basic webpage creation.
Section C: M/W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Mar. 22, 24, 29, 2004
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Section A: Sat., 9am- 3:00pm; March 27; April 3, 17, 24; May 1,8,15, 2004.
This course is the standard CCNA preparation course. The overall objective of the course is to cover all the topics required by the CCNA test. The principles of Architecture Layering (OSI's reference Model), Multiplexing and Encapsulation are discussed and IP addressing (subnetting) is discussed in detail. TCP/IP, IPX, PPP, ISDN and Frame Relay Protocols are covered. Network equipment such as repeaters, bridges, routers, hubs and switches are studied in detail. Interconnecting and configuring networking equipment, such as Cisco's 2500 and 2600 series routers, 1900 and 2900 catalysts switches are studied. The students will also learn how to design networks using VLANS on the above-mentioned equipment.
Course helps to prepare for Cisco exam: 640-607
Certification achieved at the conclusion of passed exam: CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Associate
Tuition: $2,195.00 (text included)
We are a Microsoft Certified IT Academy offering CISCO and COMPTIA.
visit
http://stonybrook.edu/spd/computer.html
For questions call 632-7071.
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
7. 2154 - Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure and administer Microsoft Windows 2000 Active DirectoryTM directory services. The course also focuses on implementing Group Policy and performing the Group Policy-related tasks required to centrally manage users and computers.
Course length: 9 sessions. Course helps to prepare for Microsoft exam: 70-217
Fee: $1,975.00
Section A - Mon, Wed, 6pm - 10pm; 9 sessions: April 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28; May 3, 5, and 10, 2004
We are a Microsoft Certified IT Academy offering CISCO and COMPTIA.
visit our website at
http://stonybrook.edu/spd/computer.html
For questions call 632-7071.
10% discount University employees and students
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
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. 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
3. 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
4. "Why Do Kids Do What They Do?"
If you are the mother of a 4- to 8-year-old child, we need you! The Point of Woods Laboratory at Stony Brook University is conducting a research study. We want to know what moms think about why children behave the way they do. If you qualify and choose to participate, you will come, without your child, to our research office in Stony Brook for a 60- to 90-minute visit, and we will pay you $15 for your time. If you are interested in participating, please give us a call at (631) 632-7874 and ask for Jeffery. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you directions to our office.
Submitted by: Susan O'Leary/CAS
5. Parenting Toddlers Study
The Point of Woods Laboratory & Parenting Clinic at Stony Brook University is conducting a study of parenting toddlers. Mothers will be paid $30 for their participation, which requires a single 2.5 hours visit to our research office. If your child is 24-47 months old, please call us at 632-7874 to learn more about the project and ask for Debbie.
Submitted by: Susan O'Leary/CAS
6. 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 an evaluation and study treatment, including medication and help with behavioral support strategies, at no cost. This 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
7. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bernice Sealy (631) 444-3740 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
Study: A Trial of Simvastatin (Zocor) to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Sponsored by: NIH through Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments. In addition, they would randomize to receive either Simvastatin or Placebo.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice J. Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumeister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" ( Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible. Please call 631-444-2215 Orthopaedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. 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
12. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated upto $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
13. 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
14. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
Patients being treated with cholestrol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at 4-2017.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive week-days including two hospital overnights
For example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon
You will be free to pursue your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405, SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. FREE "Educators' Tax Guide - 2004 Edition" from UUP
UUP (United University Professions) has a limited number of "Educators' Tax Guide - 2004 Edition" in the office for free distribution. Get some help with you taxes this year!
Stop by the UUP Office at 104 Old Chemistry anytime between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM for your copy. They will be given out on a first come, first serve basis.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
2. Janelle Simmons and Suzanne Sullivan recipients of Stony Brook's Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award
Janelle Simmons, Assistant Director of Student Orientation and Family Programs and Suzanne Sullivan, Coordinator for the Office of Commuter Student Services were recently named recipients of Stony Brook's Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award. The award, which is sponsored by the office of Student Orientation and Family Programs, was developed to recognize SBU 101 instructors who exhibit dedication to first-year students, make significant contributions on behalf of first-year students in SBU 101, and have a positive impact on the experiences of the students enrolled in the course. Simmons and Sullivan were nominated for the award by students in their fall 2003 SBU 101 classes. The nominations from their students helped distinguish them from over 60 other SBU 101 instructors.
For more information about this award or the SBU 101 course, please contact Stephanie Foote, Associate Director, Student Orientation and Family Programs at 632-6711 or by email at stephanie.foote@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/orientation
Submitted by: Stephanie Foote/Prov
3. Meet the onclogy nurse from the Cancer Helpline
The Oncology Nurse from Stony Brook University Hospital's Cancer Helpline will be available in person to answer cancer questions at The Community Resource Center located in the Stony Brook Village on 3/16/04 from 12:00 noon till 2:00-PM. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
4. Student Software available at Seawolves MarketPlace
Maple 9 (Win/Mac/Linux)$5.00; Mathematica 5 (Win/Mac/Linux)$5.00; MiniTab v13.22 (Win)$5.00; and SPSS $60.00. Special Order software also available. See you at Seawolves MarketPlace!
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA
5. Teeccino now at Seawolves MarketPlace
New healthy solution for coffee lovers. Teeccino caffeine-free herbal coffee - come in and get a free sample. One flavor - Vanilla Nut, Hazelnut or Java -brewed daily. See you at Seawolves MarketPlace!
Submitted by: Madeline Gifford/FSA
6. Do you have a child who is preparing to go to college? He/she may be eligible for this scholarhip!
Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA) Scholarship
For Who: Seniors in public or private high schools who will graduate in June 2004. Graduates must plan to attend college or post-secondary training on Long Island (Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk) and have a parent or legal guardian who is employed by a company that has a current membership in the Hauppauge Industrial Association (SBU is a member so children of employees are eligible as long as they meet the criteria above).
Amount: A minimum of five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Deadline: All applicants must be postmarked no later than April 30.
Materials to be included with application: A high school transcript, and essay responding to the following question - "How will my career choice make an impact on Long Island?" 250-500 word essay, typed.
For an application, please contact Andrea Lipack in the Career Center at 632-6892 or via e-mail at andrea.lipack@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Andrea Lipack/OSA