Campus Announcements for the week of 03/22/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Nominations for Elizabeth Couey Award 2004 now being accepted!
2. Job/Internship Fair
3. Senior Leadership and Service Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted!
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. New Lotus Notes users: Learn how to send and receive mail.
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning, Grief - Avoiding It Prolongs the Pain
4. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Colloquia and Workshops Schedules Kathleen Monahan, Director
5. Earn a Certificate of Completion for CUSTOMER/CLIENT SERVICE SKILLS from HRS Training & Organizational Development through SkillSoft e-learning
6. Parenting Workshop presented by Stony Brook Child Care Services and Child and Family Studies "Discipline is not a Dirty Word".
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, March 26, 2004.
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. Discover the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, March 29 at the Eighth Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture
4. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Randy Katz
5. Doctoral Defenses this week
6. Crystals and the Fabric of Space and Time
7. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
8. Understanding Teen Parents: Planning for the Future
9. New York's Artifical Reefs
10. Advocacy in Action for Children and Families: Teen Parenting
11. The Sixth Annual Melvin V. Simpson Lecture Sponsed by the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
12. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
13. Graduate School Colloquium: "Breast Cancer on Long Island" on March 29,2004 at 4:30 p.m. in the University Cafe
14. The Spirit of the Wang Center: A Special Guided Tour Wednesday, March 24, 1 pm, Wang Main Lobby
15. HOW THE WAR ON TERROR AFFECTS US AT HOME Tuesday, March 23, 4:00pm, Wang Center Lecture Hall 1.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Sixth Annual Melvin V. Simpson Lecture Sponsed by the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook University Spring Blood Drive 3/27/04
2. Habitat For Humanity, It's That Time Of Year Again When SPD Begins Our Habitat For Humanity Fund-Raising Activities.
3. March 24Th At 1pm! Super Raffle Drawing To Benefit Habitat Campaign!
4. Habitat for Humanity Fund
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. The 11th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win $15,000
2. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
3. Cody Comedy Festival - Friday, May 14, 2004
4. WIN a raffle prize of airlne tickets, spa membership, or an overnight stay!
5. Stony Brook Seawolves Home Athletic Events This Week (* indicates doubleheader)
6. Get Fit For Golf
7. Devdas Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
8. San Jose Taiko In Concert Sunday, March 28, 3:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. $10 general admission; students free.
9. Karvaan (Shadows in the Dark) Tuesday, March 30, 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre, $5 general admission; students free
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Art, Crafts and Leisure classes offered at the Union Crafts Center
2. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Section A: Sat., 9am- 3:00pm; March 27; April 3, 17, 24; May 1,8,15, 2004.
3. San Jose Taiko Workshop: Terrific opportunity to play drums with exciting taiko performing artists.
10. Miscellaneous
1. FREE "Educators' Tax Guide - 2004 Edition" from UUP
2. Twelfth Annual Biotechnology Expo
3. Asian American Faculty Staff Association Monthly Meeting , Scheduled for April 2nd, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wang Center All Are Welcome
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Nominations for Elizabeth Couey Award 2004 now being accepted!
The Couey Award was established in 1974 in memory of Stony Brook's first Coordinator of Student Activities.
The Criteria are: Only seniors who plan to graduate this calendar year (May, August, or December 2004) are eligible, must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, must have made outstanding contributions towards the improvement and growth of student affairs and student programs at Stony Brook and must exemplify Elizabeth Couey's unique qualities, which include the ability to listen with understanding, guide without boundaries, give and take with love and grow with each passing day.
Nominators are asked to supply the following information: Nominee's name and Solar ID number, Campus Address, Permanent address, Academic Major/Cumulative Grade Point Average, Co-Curricular involvement, a statement indicating why the nominee should receive the Award.
Submit nominations to: Maria Terrana, Assistant Director of Student Activities, SAC, Suite 219, Z=2800 no later than Friday, April 9, 2004.
Submitted by: Maria Terrana/OSA
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. Senior Leadership and Service Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted!
The Senior Leadership & Service Awards are given to graduating seniors who have made an outstanding contribution to campus life by making a difference in the lives of other Stony Brook Community members. NomOnly seniors who plan to graduate this calendar year (May, August, or December 2004) are eligible. Need a cum gpa of 2.5 and nominees must have demonstrated their leadership and/or service through tangible contributions to the University. Nominator's need to provide: Nominee's name, Solar ID Number, Campus Address, Permanent address, Academic Major, Co-curricular involvement, A statement indicating why the nominee should receive the Award. and Cumulative Grade Point Average. Submit nominations to: Maria Terrana, Assistant Director, Student Activities, Student Activities Center, Suite 219, Z=2800 no later than Friday, April 30, 2004. Any questions call Maria Terrana, 2-9392.
Submitted by: Maria Terrana/OSA
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 for the following workshops: Download form from www.stonybrook.edu/hr (click on Training and Organizational Development). Then fax to: 632-6168; or call Denise Gross at 632-4501 for form.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. 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
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. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Colloquia and Workshops Schedules Kathleen Monahan, Director
Colloquia Schedules
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.
April 15, Marianne Esolen, Good Grief: Helping Children Address Issues of Traumatic Grief
May 6, Delores Reagan-Cordon, Battered Women and Pregnancy, Suffolk County Perinatal Coalition
Workshop Schedule
Advance registration is required for workshop.
Workshop is $30.00, To register Contact: Ellen Kosloff at 631/444-3694
Workshop are held at the Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 6, Friday 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.
April 16, Carol Forgrash, CSW, An introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
5. Earn a Certificate of Completion for CUSTOMER/CLIENT SERVICE SKILLS from HRS Training & Organizational Development through SkillSoft e-learning
Complete the following SkillSoft e-learning courses, at your own convenience, at work or at home, and earn a Certificate of Completion for Customer/Client Service Skills: 1) Fundamentals of Exceptional Customer Service, 2) Customers, Conflict and Confrontation, 3) The Basics of Listening and 4) Handle Calls with Confidence and Professionalism
Not familiar with SkillSoft? Register for the next "Sign-On and Use" session on March 29th fom 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, where you will learn how to login to SkillSoft and navigate through your homepage, as well as many other helpful tips. You will then be given time to begin a course of your choosing. For a registration form, please click on the link below. A confirmation of your registration, with the location, date and time will be emailed to you prior to the session.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
6. Parenting Workshop presented by Stony Brook Child Care Services and Child and Family Studies "Discipline is not a Dirty Word".
Stony Brook Child Care Services & Child & Family Studies will present a workshop titled, "Discipline is not a Dirty Word" ,for parents of preschoolers, on March 31st and April 7th from 12:40 - 2:00pm. The workshop will be presented by Lucille Curcio, Executive Director of the Child Care Center and will be held at the Stony Brook Child Care Center. Call 632-6930 by Monday, March 29th to register. Group size is limited.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, March 26, 2004.
Dr. Stuart Wakeham from Skidaway Lab, will present a seminar entitled "From Plankton to Sediments-What Happens to Organic Matter in the Ocean Water Column" at March 26, 2004.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please call 632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Jun Du from the Environmental Modeling Center, National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), Camp Springs, MD, will present a seminar entitled, "Two Physics Ensemble Experiments and Probabilistic Forecasts with NCEP Short-Range Ensemble Forecasting (SERF) System," on Wednesday, March 24, 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Crystals and the Fabric of Space and Time
String theory has come to public awareness as an exciting, but daunting, new picture for the fundamental laws of physics.
On March 31, a leading string theorist, Cumrun Vafa, will present a Provost's Lecture on string theory, "Crystals and the Fabric of Space and Time". Prof. Vafa will explain the theory's basic ideas in layman's terms, and describe how it may force us to modify hallowed notions of space and time.
Cumrun Vafa is Donner Professor of Science at Harvard University, and serves as Scientific Advisor to the Simons Workshops in Mathematics and Physics at Stony Brook University.
Submitted by: Elizabeth Gasparino/CAS
7. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"PHENOTYPIC AND GENETIC ACCOMMODATION IN THE THREESPINE STICKLEBACK ADAPTIVE RADIATION"
Dr. Susan A. Foster, Clark University
Host: Dr. Michael Bell
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
8. Understanding Teen Parents: Planning for the Future
Child and Family Studies is sponsoring a discussion on teen parenting on March 31, 2004 in the Student Activity Center Room 305. The program, featuring Marcia Spector, Executive Director of SNAP, will provide an overview of current issues facing teen parents as well as information on programs and servies that are available to assist teen parents and their families. For further information or a disability related accomodation, please contact Dr. Joan Kuchner at 632-7695.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
9. New York's Artifical Reefs
The Stony Brook Scuba Squad is pleased to announce a free lecture on New York's artificial reef program. Chris LaPorta of NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Marine Resources will talk about the program, in which DEC obtains derelict ships, subway cars, construction debris, and other materials for sinking. The artificial reef creates a marine life habitat that divers and fishermen can enjoy.
When? Tuesday evening, March 30, 7:30 Where? Social and Behavioral Sciences Building room N-501
Light refreshments will be provided.
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/marine/access/index.html
Submitted by: Daria Merwin/CAS
10. Advocacy in Action for Children and Families: Teen Parenting
Child and Family Studies is sponsoring a workshop on Teen Parenting: Planning for the Future on March 31, 2004 from 12:40-2PM in SAC 305. This program, featuring Marcia Spector, Executive Director of SNAP, will present an overview of the current issues facing adolescent parents as well as the programs and services that are available to assist them. For further information or a disability related acoomodation, please call Dr. Joan Kuchner, Director, Child and Family Studies, as 632-7695.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
11. The Sixth Annual Melvin V. Simpson Lecture Sponsed by the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
On Thursday, March 25, 2004, Dr. Ronald Kaback from University of California, Los Angeles will hold The Sixth Annual Melvin V. Simpson Lecture Sponsored by The Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, entitle "What To Do After You Have A Structure Of A Membrane Protein" in the HSC, Level 2, Lecture Hall 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
12. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
On Thursday, April 1, 2004, Dr. Alexander Vainstein from Hebrew University, Isreal will hold a seminar entitle, "The Scent of A Rose: Genomic Approaches & Metabolic Engineering of Flower Fragrance" in Room 038 in the Life Sciences Building at 4:00 pm
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
13. Graduate School Colloquium: "Breast Cancer on Long Island" on March 29,2004 at 4:30 p.m. in the University Cafe
Breast Cancer has warranted special attention on Long Island because of the high prevalence of the disease in the area. The Graduate School invites staff, students and faculty to join the Colloquium on "Breast Cancer on Long Island" at the University Cafe in the Student Union on Monday, March 29, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Speakers include Dr. Brian O'Hea, Medical Director of the Carol Baldwin Breast Care Center, "Surgical Aspects of Breast Cancer", Ms. Carol Lindquist, Graduate Student and Breast Cancer Survivor, Department of Sociology, "Life as an Amazon: Coping with Cancer", Dr. Elinor Schoenfeld, Research Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine "Current Programs in Breast Cancer Control", Dr. Erin O'Leary, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine "Recent Findings from Breast Cancer Studies". All speakers are from Stony Brook University.
For details, or if you need a disability related accommodation, kindly call Smitha at 631-632-1947/631-216-2348 or email smitha@ece.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Smitha Kakkuzhi Mappilakand/GST
14. The Spirit of the Wang Center: A Special Guided Tour Wednesday, March 24, 1 pm, Wang Main Lobby
Taking inspiration from teachings of Feng Shui and the multifaith symbolism of Asian cultures this tour is designed by Brother Clark Berge to help participants enjoy the many features of the Wang Center, which speak directly to the soul. Co-sponsored with the United Protestant Campus Ministries.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
15. HOW THE WAR ON TERROR AFFECTS US AT HOME Tuesday, March 23, 4:00pm, Wang Center Lecture Hall 1.
Panel of experts discuss how this new regulation and proposals for expanding it, affect students and faculty at SBU. Facilitated by Elizabeth Barnum, Ed.D, Director of International Education and Assistant Dean for International Services. Part of the Global Issues Forum.. Sponsored by the Sociology Department
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Sixth Annual Melvin V. Simpson Lecture Sponsed by the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
On Thursday, March 25, 2004, Dr. Ronald Kaback from University of California, Los Angeles will hold The Sixth Annual Melvin V. Simpson Lecture Sponsored by The Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, entitle "What To Do After You Have A Structure Of A Membrane Protein" in the HSC, Level 2, Lecture Hall 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome:
Case Presentation and Review
Jose Cruz, MD, Chief Resident, SUNY Stony Brook
Adeeb Yacoub, MD, Assistant Professor, SUNY Stony Brook
Andrew Francis, MD, PhD, Professor, SUNY Stony Brook
Tuesday, March 23, 2004, 11:00 am, HSC L2 LH2
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
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. 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 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 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. March 24Th At 1pm! Super Raffle Drawing To Benefit Habitat Campaign!
This is your last chance. So many prizes you're sure to win! Tickets are only 2 for $5.00. You've read about the gift certificates for restaurants, Theatre Three tickets, Long Island Ducks tickets, Arthur Murray Dance lessons, floral arrangements, Spa certificates, Candy certificates, a Loretta Wells makeover....
Bbuy your tickets from the following locations until MARCH 23rd:
Hospital Side: Barbara Katz, School of Medicine Office, room 177
University Side: Diane Rodriguez, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, 450 Life Sciences Building
Drawing to be held on Wednesday, March 24th at 1:00pm in room 476 Life Sciences Building. 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. Habitat for Humanity Fund
In order to increase our SPD Habitat for Humanity Fund, we are partnering with the Port Jefferson Food Pantry in hand-made jewelry sales to take place on campus in two different locations.
On Wednesday, March 31, we will be in the lobby of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building from 10am-2pm.
On Thursday, April 1, we will be in the lobby of the Stony Brook Union from 10am-3pm.
Plan on shopping for these extraordinary pieces of hand-made jewelry. Prices will range from $3.00 to $15.00. There's something for everyone, and you will be supporting two worthwhile causes.
The next SPD Habitat for Humanity 50/50 drawing has been rescheduled to April 9th in order to increase the size of the pot. Tickets will be on sale at the jewelry sales tables or call Marlene at 632-7068.
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. The 11th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win $15,000
Stony Brook Child Care will hold it's 11th annual Child Care Cash Bonanza on Thursday, May 13th, 2004 and will be held at the Student Activity Center. Tickets are $50.00 each and they may be purchased at the child care center or at the Bursar's office. A ticket admits two adults for a Champagne, International Coffee, Tea and Dessert Extravaganza. For more information please call 632-6930 or 2-KIDS.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
2. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
The Department of Campus Recreation will be holding its' Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 7th @ 11:00am at the Heatherwood Golf Club in Centereach. The tournament format is best ball, with team low gross, longest drive and closest to pin awards given out. This tournament is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University. Each foursome will be allowed one guest player who is not affiliated with the university. Cost, which includes green fees and lunch, is $46.00 per person for faculty/staff/alumni/guest and $36.00 per person for undergraduate students. For more information, please contact the Department of Campus Recreation at 632-7206.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
3. 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
4. WIN a raffle prize of airlne tickets, spa membership, or an overnight stay!
Raffles for two sets of airline tickets for two people anywhere in the USA, a one year spa membership, an overnight stay at the Three Village Inn are available to purchase now at the Child Care Center.
Cost is $6.00 each or 3 tickets for $15.00. Drawing will be on Thursday, May 13th at Stony Brook Child Care's Cash Bonanza Event in the SAC. Need not be present to win. For more information please call 632-6930.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
5. Stony Brook Seawolves Home Athletic Events This Week (* indicates doubleheader)
Tuesday March 23 - 3:00 PM Women's Lacrosse vs. Sacred Heart - 3:00 PM Baseball vs. Marist
Wednesday March 24 - 2:30/4:00 PM Softball vs. St. Francis* - 7:00 PM Men's Lacrosse vs. Air Force
Thursday March 25 - 3:00 PM Baseball vs. Manhattan
Saturday March 27 - 1:00 PM Men's Lacrosse vs. Vermont - 1:00/3:00 PM Softball vs. Siena*
Sunday March 28 - 12:00/2:30 PM Baseball vs. Princeton* - 1:00/3:00 PM Softball vs. Iona
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Timothy Eilbes/Pres
6. Get Fit For Golf
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, $50.00/per 4 week session
(Student Activity Center, Aerobic Studio, Room 010)
Session II April 13th - May 4th
To register call Allison Milano at 631-632-7263
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
7. Devdas Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
Two beautiful women, a courtesan (Madhuri Dixit) and an innocent (Aishwarya Rai), love a shattered man too deeply, but find solace in their friendship. The most expensive Indian movie production to date, this third major filming of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's legendary novel is an unabashed celebration of Oriental opulence and spectacle. "Stunning photography and beautifully choreographed song and dance pieces."-BBCi
Sanjay Leela Bhansali/2002/184 min./Hindi with English subtitles.)
Last in the To Sing, To Dance, To Live: Indian Popular Film Series
co-sponsored with Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
8. San Jose Taiko In Concert Sunday, March 28, 3:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. $10 general admission; students free.
San Jose Taiko mesmerizes with the spellbinding and propulsive sounds of the Taiko drums by joining traditional rhythms of Japanese drumming with the beat of African, Balinese, Brazilian, Latin, and jazz percussion. Founded in 1973 by young Asian Americans searching for an artistic and musical outlet to convey their unique experiences as third generation Japanese Americans, San Jose Taiko offers a dynamic, contemporary take on Asian tradition.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
9. Karvaan (Shadows in the Dark) Tuesday, March 30, 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre, $5 general admission; students free
When a Pakistani couple arrives in Delhi, carrying repressed memories of violence committed and endured, they must share lodging with a proud Muslim who has opted to stay on in India and has lost a son to the carnage. Pankaj Butaila's film presents a poignant look at the loss of community and identity that followed the partition of Pakistan and India. With Kitu Gidwani and Naseruddin Shah. Followed by discussion with the with director. Co-Sponsored with SBU Film Society, Third World Matters.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Art, Crafts and Leisure classes offered at the Union Crafts Center
Classes are non-credit, low cost and open to the public. Our fine photography and ceramic studios offer a variety of classes and are open seven days a week until 11pm. Arts and craft classes include Watercolor, Drawing For Those Who Can't, Origami, Polymer Clay, Scrapbooking and Rubber Stamping. Leisure classes offered are Bartending and Defensive Driving. Pre-registration is necessary so call 632-6822 for a class brochure. Walk in registration is available during office hours mon-Thurs, 10am-3pm. The Crafts Center is located in the lower level of the Student Union Building, room 049. Email us at SB.Union.Crafts.Center@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.stonybrook.studentactivities.edu
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
2. 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.
For questions call 632-7071.
http://stonybrook.edu/spd/computer.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. San Jose Taiko Workshop: Terrific opportunity to play drums with exciting taiko performing artists.
March 27, Saturday 4-8 pm, Get-together at 8 pm, College of Arts and Humanities Tabler Quad.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION is REQUIRED, students-no charge.
Contact: Joan Miyazaki (632-7278),Eva Nagase (2-6720)jmiyazaki@notes.cc.sunysb.edu). Hosted by Taiko Tides (GSO), sponsored by the College for Arts and Humanities.
http://www.taiko.org/
Submitted by: Joan Miyazaki/CAS
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. Twelfth Annual Biotechnology Expo
The Center for Biotechnology is hosting the Twelfth Annual Biotechnology Expo on Thursday, April 1, 2004 from 11AM-3PM in the Level 3 Galleria of the HSC. All research scientists, lab technicians and students are invited to attend and view the latest in laboratory equipment. Companies represented include Amersham Biosciences, Brinkmann, Fisher Scientific, LI Scientific, Labrepco, Morrell Instruments, Milteny Biotec, Stratagene, NJ Scientific, USA Scientific, Qiagen, Molecular Devices, Millipore, Waters Corp, Roche, Pierce Biotechnology, Rainin, and ISC Bioexpress. For more information, please call Rosemary Gaynor at 631-632-8521.
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
3. Asian American Faculty Staff Association Monthly Meeting , Scheduled for April 2nd, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wang Center All Are Welcome
AAFSA invites you to join the monthly meeting, held the first Friday of every month, for dinner 6:00-6:30 (donations $5), and a group meeting (6:30 -7:30) discussing issues of interest related to faculty , staff and students. Clusters meet 7:30-8:00 for book club discussions. The book to be discussed: 5 People You Meet In Heaven.
All are welcome. RSVP (if you are attending dinner) Joan Miyazaki 27278. See you there!
Submitted by: Shibani Ray-Mazumder/UHMC