Campus Announcements for the week of 05/03/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. University Senate Meets today at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
2. Important Library Information, West Campus Libraries
3. Deadline for nominations of Honorary Degrees extended to May 10, 2004
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week Activities
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. New Lotus Notes users: Learn how to send and receive mail.
2. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Colloquia and Workshops Schedules Kathleen Monahan, Director
3. Are you using the Notes 6.5 Calendar? How about the To Do List? Learn how to use this powerful tool!
4. An Overview of Blackboard 6.1 - New Features - Fri. 5/7 11am-12pm - CELT, Melville Library E1337
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, May 7, 2004.
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. Doctoral Defenses this week
4. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
5. ASIA AND AMERICA: EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES Thursday, May 6, 1:30 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. Free to all.
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
7. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
8. Sociology Department Colloquium "Increasing Faculty Diversity" - Friday, May 7th
9. Fulbright Scholarship Information Session
10. Asia and America: Emerging Opportunities, A Public Symposium Thursday, May 6, 1:30p.m., Charles B. Wang Center Theatre. Free to all.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society is pleased to present:
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Annual BFSA Mothers Day Plant Sale
2. Habitat For Humanity It's That Time Of Year Again When SPD Begins Our Habitat For Humanity Fund-Raising Activities.
3. Philanthropic Partnership Creates the "Endless Wellness Children's Fund"
4. Play Golf & Support Habitat for Humanity!
5. Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden fund raiser
6. Golf auction to benefit the Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Center for Italian Studies Concert at Sachem Public Library, Saturday afternoon, 2:30 p.m., April 17. Visiting artists from Italy.
2. Cody Comedy Festival - Friday, May 14, 2004
3. LAAJA (Shame). Tuesday, May 4 (rescheduled), 7:00 p.m, Wang Center Theater.
4. Annual Campus Life Awards for Excellence in Leadership and Involvement
5. Conky celebrates 20 years at Stony Brook Child Care. Join Benedict and SBCCSI alumni for a Potluck Celebration.
6. Senior Art Show To Open At Stony Brook
7. Campus Recreation Coed Summer Softball League Now Forming
8. Campus Recreation Women's Tennis League Now Forming
9. Campus Recreation Men's Tennis League Now Forming
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Sluggish and Stiff in Mind and Body? Take the Adult Contemporary Dance Class beginning Thursday, May 6th from 6:00-7:15pm.
2. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Members and Their Immediate Family Members
3. Interested in Pilates? Come enroll in this course with a certified teacher!
4. Summer Sessions Welcomes Visiting Students
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
2. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
3. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
5. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
6. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
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 Cholestrol 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 Vounteers for a Cancer Study
15. Seeking Vounteers for a study to determine improvement in maternal and infant birth outcomes.
10. Miscellaneous
1. Pollock-Krasner House opens for 2004 season with Ibram Lassaw exhibition
2. Looking for Opening of School Volunteers
3. *Retirement Party For Kenny Nugent*
4. *Retirement Party for Detective Jeanette Hotmer of University Police*
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. University Senate Meets today at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from April 12, 2004
III. President's Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provost's Report (R. McGrath)
V. Report from Provost Robert McGrath and Lawrence Martin on the implementation of Graduate Tuition Charges to Grants
VI. Resolution from the Library Services Committee on the SUNY-Wide Contract Negotiations with Elsevier (A. Godfrey)
VII. Report on SUNY-Wide Plenary session in Syracuse (N. Goodman)
VIII. Resolution on Graduate Student Housing (A. Pollatou)
IX. Announcement - Resolution on environmental planning for construction to be presented at the September Senate meeting. Senate Campus Environment Committee (W. Dethlefs)
X. Old Business
XI. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
2. Important Library Information, West Campus Libraries
Announcement:
All students (including doctoral candidates) must be registered for the Summer or Fall semester in order to qualify for Summer library borrowing privileges. After registering, it can take 24 to 36 hours for registration information to be reflected on your borrowing record. At that time, you may renew your material at the library or online.
All faculty and staff who currently have library materials checked out, must return them before May 19 or renew them online via their STARS account. Items that have been renewed more than three times must be returned. At that time, you will be able to check them back out if necessary.
All library patrons are responsible for checking their STARS accounts online to ensure that items have been properly renewed and that no materials are overdue. Patrons are liable for any library fines accrued.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Submitted by: Gisele Glover/Lib
3. Deadline for nominations of Honorary Degrees extended to May 10, 2004
The deadline for the honorary degrees' nominations has been extended from April 26, 2004 to May 10, 2004. Unfortunately, many received the letter calling for nominations very late. Therefore Dean Lawrence Martin, Chair of the Committee, decided to extend the deadline to allow sufficient time for the preparation of nomination files.
The honorary doctorate is the highest form of recognition offered by the University. Nominations should reflect the diversity that exists on our campus. Honorees should be people who are still active and to whom we are among the first to offer this recognition. We ask that you maintain confidentiality and that you do not contact nominees nor in any way communicate to them that they are being considered for an honorary degree. If you have any questions please contact your Dean or the Committee's Executive Secretary, Ms. Ignacia Ruiz at 2-7035.
Submitted by: Ignacia Ruiz/Grad
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week Activities
All employees are invited to National Hospital Week events.
Healthcare information will be offered, including blood pressure, glucose, osteoporosis screenings and others. Visit Tuesday, May 18, 11 am-2 pm at the Galleria, HSC, level 3 for screenings, displays, raffles, etc. A lunch cart will be available.
Screenings and displays are scheduled for Tech Park, 31 Research Way, on Friday, May 21, 11 am - 2 pm and at the center of the Smithhaven Mall, Wednesday, May 19, 10 am-7 pm for the public. Other activities include a blood drive, Wednesday, May 12, noon - 8 pm at the Blood Bank, level 5. Donations can also be made during Hospital Week, May 17-23. University Police will conduct safety checks for infant/child car seats, Tuesday, May 11, 7am - 11am at the Stony Brook Child Care Center. For information and appointments for blood donations and the car seat check call HealthConnect, 444-4000.
http://inside.hospital.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Jo-Ann Oakes/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. New Lotus Notes users: Learn how to send and receive mail.
Register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail!". In this intro level class you will learn how to navigate Notes 6.5 and use the basic functions to send and receive mail.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Colloquia and Workshops Schedules Kathleen Monahan, Director
Colloquia Schedule
Colloquia are free and the community is cordially invited
Colloquia are held at the Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5, Thursday's 11:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.
May 6, Delores Reagan-Cordon, Battered Women and Pregnancy, Suffolk County Perinatal Coalition
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
3. Are you using the Notes 6.5 Calendar? How about the To Do List? Learn how to use this powerful tool!
Register for this training session offered by Client Support (W. Campus) and learn how to use all of the features of the Notes 6.5 Calendar and To Do List to manage your time more effectively.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
4. An Overview of Blackboard 6.1 - New Features - Fri. 5/7 11am-12pm - CELT, Melville Library E1337
This Spring, Instructional Computing upgraded Stony Brook's Blackboard System to version 6.1.
If you are curious to learn some of the new features that exist (Such as the WYSIWYG Editor), we will be holding demonstrations.
The first demonstration will be held on Friday, May 7th, from 11am-12pm in CELT, Library E1337
If you are interested in attending, please contact us at: bboard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
If you are not able to attend, but are interested, and have suggestions for a better day/time, please let us know as well.
Don't forget to request your Summer 2004 and/or Fall 2004 Blackboard site today! Submit your request on-line at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bbaccountreq
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, May 7, 2004.
Dr. Jogh Hamilton from Dartmouth College, will present a seminar entitled "Arsenic and Old Mines-or-Don't Take It For Granite" at 12:30pm on May 7, 2004.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. For further information, please call 632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Fuzhong Weng from the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service will present a seminar entitled, "Satellite Microwave Products Developed at NOAA/NESDIS" on Wednesday, May 5 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 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
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. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
On Thursday, May 6th, David Zenisek,Ph.D., of Yale University School of Medicine, will give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior. Dr. Zenisek's talk will take place at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
5. ASIA AND AMERICA: EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES Thursday, May 6, 1:30 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. Free to all.
Officials from the New York diplomatic communities of China, India, Japan and Korea present the cultural and economic potential and possibilities of these powerful countries. They will also elaborate on the ways in which their countries, their people and their cultures have contributed to life in the United States. The presentations, moderated by Yacov Shamash will be followed by an Open forum with the audience and a reception.
A special performance by the Nippon Club Women's Chorus presenting a colorful repertoire of songs from Asia opens the symposium.
Sponsored by The Charles B. Wang Center, Department of Asian American Studies, Japan Center at Stony Brook University, Center for India Studies, Korea Studies Program, and China Studies Program.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
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Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"THE CONNECTION BETWEEN LIFE HISTORY AND PHYSIOLOGY: UNRAVELING ORGANISMAL DESIGN IN NATURE"
Dr. Martin Wikelski, Princeton University
Host: Dr. John Wiens
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
7. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Tuesday, May 4, 2004, 12 noon, Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
"Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 in Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Cancer"
Dr. Howard Crawford, Department of Pharmacology, SUNY Stony Brook
Host: Dr. Peter Brink
Note: This speaker is a candidate for a joint appointment.
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
8. Sociology Department Colloquium "Increasing Faculty Diversity" - Friday, May 7th
Professor Stephen Cole (Sociology Dept.), James Staros (Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences), Professor Mark Schneider (Political Science Dept.), and Barbara Heyns (Professor of Sociology, New York University) will discuss Stephen Cole's book, "Increasing Faculty Diversity: The Occupational Choices of High Achieving Minority Students" on Friday, May 7th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Social & Behavioral Sciences Building, Room N405. For information, contact the Sociology Department at 632-7700.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sociology/
Submitted by: Patricia Bremer/CAS
9. Fulbright Scholarship Information Session
Graduate students as well as juniors and seniors are invited to attend an information session on opportunities to study/do research abroad on an all-expenses-paid scholarship. Please announce to your students. Light refreshments will be served.
DATE: Wednesday, May 5, 2004, TIME: 1:00pm, ROOM: E5340 Melville Library, International Academic Programs
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
10. Asia and America: Emerging Opportunities, A Public Symposium Thursday, May 6, 1:30p.m., Charles B. Wang Center Theatre. Free to all.
What does the phenomenal economic expansion of Asia mean to people in the United States?
What can Asia offer the adventurous entrepreneur, the soul-searching individual, the curious traveler?
What are the career and business opportunities that offer to students of Stony Brook University, and to the Long Island communities?
What has Asia, its people and culture contributed to the United States?
Moderated by Yacov Shamash, SBU's Vice President for Economic Development
Followed by an Open forum and reception.
A special performance by the Nippon Club Women's Chorus.
Honored speakers include: Dr. Huang Huikang, Acting Consul General of the People's Republic of China
Consul General Pramathesh Rath of India
Ambassador Hiroyasu Ando of Japan
Mr. Yangwoo Park, Director of Korean Cultural Service
Sponsored by The Charles B. Wang Center, Department of Asian American Studies, Japan Center at Stony Brook University, Center for India Studies, Korea Studies Program, and China Studies Program.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
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Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society is pleased to present:
A Reading by Danielle Ofri, Physician Writer and a Presentation of Awards to the Winners of the 2004 IMCS Creative Competition.
Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD is Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Bellevue Literary Review and author of "Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue." Her second book, Tools of the Trade, is forthcoming in 2005.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004, Health Sciences Center, Level 4, Atkins Center
ALL WELCOME
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT IMCS 444-8029
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Annual BFSA Mothers Day Plant Sale
Yes, it's time for the Annual Black Faculty and Staff Association Mothers Day Plant Sale. All proceeds support the BFSA Scholarship Fund and provide funding to support undergraduate students who attend Stony Brook. The campus community has been extremely supportive in the past and we hope that you will purchase your Mothers Day plants again this year.
What: Annual Black Faculty and Staff Association Mothers Day Plant Sale
When: Friday, May 7, 2004 Time: 8:00 a.m. to sell out
Where: Health Sciences Center Level 5 between the cafeteria area
For further information, please contact Cindy Traub at 4-2340.
Submitted by: Cynthia Traub/UHMC
2. Habitat For Humanity It's That Time Of Year Again When SPD Begins Our Habitat For Humanity Fund-Raising Activities.
SPD is hosting on-going 50/50 drawings every two weeks beginning with the first drawing on January 16th. Drawings will be on Friday - the pot will be split - 50% going to the ticket holder and 50% going to the Habitat for Humanity Fund. Drawings will be held on 5/7, and 5/21.
Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 tickets for $5.00, and 13 tickets for $10.00. Tickets may be purchased from Marlene Brennan through each Thursday afternoon prior to the Friday drawing.
We hope everyone will help us support Habitat and share in the fun with us here at SPD.
Marlene Brennan, Director, School of Professional Development, SBS, N249, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4314, E-mail: Marlene.Brennan@sunysb.edu, ph: 631-632-7068, fax: 631-632-5794
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. Philanthropic Partnership Creates the "Endless Wellness Children's Fund"
A new philanthropic partnership has been established between Stony Brook University Hospital and Christine Carlton, owner of T. Carlton's Studio and Spalon in St. James. This collaboration will allow the creation of the "Endless Wellness Children's Fund" to benefit children's services and programs at Stony Brook.
Stony Brook University Hospital receives twenty percent of the proceeds from sales of gift certificates in the University Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, as well as from special promotions on site. This state of the art salon offers beauty and wellness services for both men and women with special packages available for upcoming Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation gifts.
Look for T. Carlton's staff between the cafeterias on May 6th and June 14th. Treat yourself of that special someone to the gift of wellness while making a donation to the children's programs. For more information on services available, visit their website at www.tcarltonssalon.com.
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
4. Play Golf & Support Habitat for Humanity!
2nd Annual Student Affairs Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing.
Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at Mill Pond Golf Course in Medford.
Open to all - faculty, staff, students, alumni & friends of SBU.
$150. per golfer includes all green fees, lunch, dinner, & awards.
Sign up now - contact Sue Dimonda at 2-7206 or Joyce Guglielmo at 2-6810.
www.career.sunysb.edu/HabitatForHumanity.asp
Submitted by: Marianna Savoca/OSA
5. Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden fund raiser
Please stop by level 5 around the corner from the cafeteria on Friday May 7, 2004 between the hours of 11 am and 2 pm. We will be holding a fund raiser to support the Garden. We will raffle beautiful hand painted stones (donated by the Decorative Arts League of Long Island) and other items. All proceeds will benefit the Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden. For more information about the garden, plese call 444-3783 or visit the website: stonybrookhospital.com/cmgarden
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/cmgarden
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
6. Golf auction to benefit the Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival
Round of golf with cart for four people. Good Monday through Thursday after 1:00 P.M. at the Hamlet Wind Watch Golf & Country Club. Retail value $276.00. Please e-mail Donna at dodiaz@notes.cc.sunysb.edu. One bid per person. All bids due by May 10th. All proceeds to benefit the Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival.
Submitted by: Donna Diaz/OSA
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Center for Italian Studies Concert at Sachem Public Library, Saturday afternoon, 2:30 p.m., April 17. Visiting artists from Italy.
April 17, Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Center for Italian Studies Afternoon Concert at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook, NY. Free and open to the public. Visiting artists from Italy: Violinist, Carmelo Andriani and Pianist, Pasquale Iannone. Program will include music by Vitali, Andriani, Liszt and Milstein. Call (631) 632-7444 or 588-5024 for additional information.
http://www.italianstudies.org
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
2. Cody Comedy Festival - Friday, May 14, 2004
To benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University
Funny Bone Reception - 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Wang Center - Tickets $150
Comedy Show - 8:00 - 10:00 pm at the Staller Center for the Arts - Tickets $25
Please join us for an evening filled with fun, food and frivolity at this year's Funny Bone Reception featuring a festival atmosphere with a dazzling buffet by the Three Village Inn, a magician, clowns, plus many other attractions!
The Comedy Show features four of the best comedians from the New York City comedy circuit: Buddy Fitzpatrick, Ted Alexandro, Lenny Marcus and back by popular demand, Wali Collins!
For more information please call 631.444.2899 or visit our website www.stonybrook.edu/sb/codyfest.shtml.
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/HSC
3. LAAJA (Shame). Tuesday, May 4 (rescheduled), 7:00 p.m, Wang Center Theater.
Raj Kumar Santosh/2001/202 min./Hindi with English subtitles)
From the cosmopolitan city of New York to a remote village in India, these inspired vignettes portray how a wealthy wife, an independent woman, a dutiful daughter, and a courageous villager live their lives with fierce dignity, despite cultural misogyny. With Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, and Rekha.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
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Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
4. Annual Campus Life Awards for Excellence in Leadership and Involvement
Wednesday, May 5th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Student Activities Center Auditorium. Reception to follow.
Honors Stony Brook's student leaders, student clubs & organizations, and advisors to student groups for their outstanding contributions to building our campus community. Awards will be presented for excellence in leadership, campus programming, and advisement.
Admission is free & open to the campus community. Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office, Student Union and Activities, Commuter Student Services, Campus Recreation, Interfaith Center, Undergraduate Student Government, Health Sciences Center Student Association and the Graduate Student Organization.
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
5. Conky celebrates 20 years at Stony Brook Child Care. Join Benedict and SBCCSI alumni for a Potluck Celebration.
Spread the word! Conky Nostrand, early childhood teacher, is celebrating 20 years in child care at Stony Brook. On Monday May 17th, at 5:30 pm join us at the child care center for a potluck celebration. Please bring old photos, mementos and memories. Call 632-6930 or e mail dmasone@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
6. Senior Art Show To Open At Stony Brook
As commencement draws near, Stony Brook University proudly presents its annual exhibition of works by senior art majors. This year's show will be on view at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center for the Arts from Tuesday, April 27 through Wednesday, May 19. A reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, May 8 from 7 to 9 pm.
The juried "Senior Show 2004" will include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, mixed media installations and works on paper, selected by faculty members of the Department of Art from among the best work of this year's graduating class.
University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, noon to 4pm, and 7 to 9pm. The gallery will also be open one hour before the 8pm performance of the Emerson String Quartet Festival on Friday, May 7. ADMISSION IS FREE. For further information, please call the University Art Gallery at 631-632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
7. Campus Recreation Coed Summer Softball League Now Forming
The Department of Campus Recreation Coed Summer Softball League is now forming. Registration Deadline is May 28th. League will run from June 7 - Aug. 5. Games will be played at 5:30pm & 6:45pm. Teams will consist of at least nine people (4 women minimum) on the field at all times. Registration Fee is $175.00/team. Games will be played on Tues/Thurs. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible participate. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano at 632-4145 or email mturchiano@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
8. Campus Recreation Women's Tennis League Now Forming
The Department of Campus Recreation is now accepting registration for our Women's Tennis League. The league will begin on Tuesday, June 8 and run through August 4th. Games will be played on Tuesday's & Thursday's nights starting at 5:15pm. Registration deadline is June 2nd and limited to first 24 registrants. Registration Fee is $20.00. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible participate. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano @ 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
9. Campus Recreation Men's Tennis League Now Forming
The Department of Campus Recreation is now accepting registration for our Men's Tennis League. The league will begin on Monday, June 7 and run through August 3rd. Games will be played on Monday & Wednesday's nights starting at 5:15pm. Registration deadline is June 2nd and limited to first 24 registrants. Registration fee is $20.00. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible participate. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano @ 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Sluggish and Stiff in Mind and Body? Take the Adult Contemporary Dance Class beginning Thursday, May 6th from 6:00-7:15pm.
Would you like to reconnect with your creative and physical potential? Join Associate Professor, Amy Sullivan for a dance class geared toward the older adult. Join the fun, pleasure and challenge of dance.
Classes run for an eight week session, cost is $96.00. All classes are held in the DanceSpace in Nassau Hall, South Campus. Call 632-7392 for more information.
Submitted by: Alice Sullivan/CAS
2. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Members and Their Immediate Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered for all UUP employees and their immediate family members on Monday, May 10, 2004 and Tuesday, May 11, 2004 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the SAC Room 305. Attendance at both classes is required for certification.
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
3. Interested in Pilates? Come enroll in this course with a certified teacher!
Attend an eight week Pilates class beginning Wednesday, May 5th. Cost is $96.00 for all eight weeks. Class meets from 5:30-6:30pm at the DanceSpace in Nassau Hall, on South Campus. Come right after work and join the fun. Register online. Or call, 632-7392 for more information.
http://www.celt.sunysb.edu/SullivanDance/
Submitted by: Amy Yopp Sullivan/CAS
4. Summer Sessions Welcomes Visiting Students
Stony Brook's Summer Sessions Classes are open to visiting students from other colleges and universities. In addition, high school juniors who have grade point averages of 85 or higher may enroll in one freshman-level course in Summer Session II (July 12-August 20). Students can select from more than 350 undergraduate courses in Summer 2004, with day and evening classes in all sessions. For details about class schedules, registration, how to apply, and tuition, fees, and payment visit the Summer Sessions Website:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain and Spine
Volunteers are needed to participate in an MRI study to investigate new methods for imaging flow patterns of blood and cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spine. The goal of the study is to understand flow patterns in healthy individuals in order to compare these results with the abnormal flow patterns seen in individuals with diseases such as hydrocephalus and spinal cysts. For the current phase of studies, we are seeking healthy individuals with no previous history of head or spinal trauma, arachnoid or spinal cysts, hydrocephalus, brain tumors or any contraindication for an MRI exam. The study will involve 1 hour of your time and be completely non-invasive. No injections will be given. You will not be paid for this study.
If interested, please contact Mark Wagshul, PhD at 4-9563, or mwagshul@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
5. 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
6. 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
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 upto $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Bernice Sealy 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 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
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 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
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.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Seeking Vounteers 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 aggresive therapy than is normally recommended.
Contact the GCRC at 631 444 6900 for further details and questions.
Compensation for $25.00 plus Hospital Parking Validation will be provided.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. Seeking Vounteers for a study to determine improvement in maternal and infant birth outcomes.
Volunteers needed for a study to determine if prenatal obstetric anesthesia consults in the third trimeseter improves maternal and infant birth outcomes.
COmpensation upto $50.00
For further information contact Katherine Kendrick, RN at 631 444 1605 or 631 444 2975
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Pollock-Krasner House opens for 2004 season with Ibram Lassaw exhibition
"Ibram Lassaw: A Sculptor's Drawings, 1945-1950,"
Pollock-Krasner House exhibition opens on May 1st
The Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, 830 Fireplace Road in East Hampton, begins its 2004 season with an exhibition honoring Ibram Lassaw (1913-2003), one of America's foremost 20th century abstract sculptors. The exhibition, "Ibram Lassaw: A Sculptor's Drawings, 1945-1950," comprises 24 pages from a sketchbook in which Lassaw explored ideas for three-dimensional forms and structures.
None of the drawings have ever been exhibited before; on loan from the artist's estate. They will be on view from May 1st through August 1st, and is included in tours of the historic site, which is owned and operated by the Stony Brook Foundation.
In May, the museum is open by appointment only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SBU students, faculty and staff are admitted free. To schedule a tour, please telephone 631-324-4929.
http://www.pkhouse.org
Submitted by: Helen Harrison/UAff
2. Looking for Opening of School Volunteers
Make a contribution, be part of a team and best of all make new friends. Another way for you to stay involved with Stony Brook and keep the connection strong...
It is that time of year when we begin looking for Faculty/Staff and Student volunteers to Meet and Greet our new students during Experience Stony Brook Fall 2004 (Opening of School Activities). You can help with activities such as:
-New Student Orientation and Convocation
-Unsilenced Voices presentations
-Scooping Out Success
-Quad Olympics
-First Night Out Extravaganza
-and more!
The full schedule of events is forthcoming. Meanwhile, if interested, you can e-mail studentaffairs@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call me at 632-6700. Please leave your full name and e-mail address. You will be contacted in June to confirm your volunteer assignment.
If you are a returning student and volunteer, arrangements can be made for your early move in!
Submitted by: Claude Ambroise/UST
3. *Retirement Party For Kenny Nugent*
There will be a retirement party for Kenny Nugent. It will be held at J & R's Steak House located in the Coventry Commons in Stony Brook on Wednesday May 12, 2004 from 6:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cost is $35.00 per person. This includes dinner, gift & gratuity. If you are not able to attend, but would like to contribute to the gift, the cost is $5.00. Money is due in by Friday, May 7th. Contact Dave in the Automotive Garage at 632-6025 or 632-6422.
Submitted by: Rosemary Famiglietti/Admin
4. *Retirement Party for Detective Jeanette Hotmer of University Police*
After 31 years of service Detective Jeanette Hotmer is retiring from SUNY Stony Brook Police Department. Please join us in wishing her a long, happy and healthy retirement at a party being held in her honor. The party will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at the Bavarian Inn, 422 Smithtown Blvd., Lake Ronkonkoma from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $50.00 per person which includes buffet, unlimited wine, beer, soda, DJ & gift. If you cannot attend, but would like to give a gift, the cost is $10.00. Your name will be put on the gift card. Please respond by Friday, May 21, 2004 by contacting Rosemary Famiglietti 632-6350 or rfamiglietti@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Rosemary Famiglietti/Admin