Campus Announcements for the week of 08/30/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Employees - take this opportunity to update your office address and phone number for the 2004-2005 Faculty and Staff Directory.
2. Urgent!! Chancellor's/President's Awards for 2005, and Distinguished Teaching Professor, and Distinguished Service Professor designations for 2005 -- Nominations Due!!!
3. 2004 University Senate Elections Results
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. The Hospital Benefits Office has moved to 12 Research Way, Suite2, Tech Park.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Grandparenting (2 sessions)
2. Do you set-up conference calls?
3. Is your Lotus Notes mail file near or over the quota warning threshold? Do you know what this means?
4. Openings in University Orchestra at SUNY Stony Brook
5. Lawson Requisition Training(HTNW27)- for Hospital Employees in the HSC-(9 am-12 pm) 9/9, 9/21, 10/14, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30, 12/9, 12/21
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. President's Lecture Series: September 21, 2004 - Dr. Paul C. Lauterbur
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. Doctoral Defenses This Week
4. 3rd Annual Life Sciences Industry Career Development Conference- Understanding the Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry
5. Human Evolution Symposium
6. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, September 3, 2004
7. A Place for Edward Said in Asian America
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Health Sciences Center Library Hosts Licensing Teleconference on September 22
2. Vice President's Health Care Forum
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Rising Stars Talent Show
2. SBU Cat Network Needs Volunteers
3. 11th Annual, Walk for Beauty... in a Beautiful Place, Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2004.
4. GIFT for KIDS
5. Race for the Cure
6. Cut for a Cure
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. The Stony Brook University Softball Team is holding two Total Offensive Skills Clinics open to ages 8-17
2. All are welcomed join the 2004 Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee
3. UUP Welcome Back Barbecue
4. Divine Intervention, Wednesday, September 8, 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. Free to all.
5. Drums of India I: Sandip Burman and Friends, Friday, September 17, 8:00 p.m., Wang Center Theater. Students free; $15 general
6. Drums of India II: Musical Odyssey of Rhythm Fantasies
7. Control Room (Jehane Noujaim/2004/84 min.), Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. Free Students Free, $5 general admission.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Computer Classes Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX
2. SBDC at Stony Brook and Stony Brook University Center for Technologies presents September Workshops. Call for registration 632-9140
3. Computer Classes Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
4. Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Word
5. Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Excel
6. Computer Training at SPD
7. Managing Data with Access
8. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
9. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
2. Volunteers wanted for a Research study on Bipolar Disorder - Acute Mania in Adolescents
3. Volunteers Wanted for Research Study on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
4. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Expo
2. The opening of a weekend enrichment program for children age 3-15 in Stony Brook.
3. International Students!
4. Become a Long Island State Veterans Home Volunteer
5. Meet The Oncology Nurse From The Cancer Helpline
6. School of Medicine Alumni & Reunion Weekend
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Employees - take this opportunity to update your office address and phone number for the 2004-2005 Faculty and Staff Directory.
Employees should login to the SOLAR system to verify and update your own office phone number and office address. When logged in, go to the right side of the page and click "Office Address" under the Employee Services heading. The deadline to make your final entry is Wednesday September 8.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/solarsystem2.nsf
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
2. Urgent!! Chancellor's/President's Awards for 2005, and Distinguished Teaching Professor, and Distinguished Service Professor designations for 2005 -- Nominations Due!!!
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to nominate qualified faculty and staff members for the 2005 Chancellor's/President's Awards, and for the titles of Distinguished Teaching or Distinguished Service Professor. The nomination FORM for the latter two must be submitted by September 23. The deadline for all complete NOMINATION FILES on the Stony Brook campus is November 18, so quick action is needed on the part of nominators. Nomination forms, and the complete SUNY guidelines are available on the web at www.sunysb.edu/pres or you may contact Ms. Regina Funaro in the Provost's Office at 632-7016 with questions about the application process.
http://www.sunysb.edu/pres
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
3. 2004 University Senate Elections Results
2004 University Senate Elections Results
The results from the 2004 University Senate Elections are available at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/usenate.nsf/pages/elections
There are still positions on Senate committees that still need to be filled. If you are interested, please contact ltheobalt@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. The Hospital Benefits Office has moved to 12 Research Way, Suite2, Tech Park.
You may have or may not have heard that we are trying to pass the word that the Hospital Benefits Office has moved to 12 Research Way, Suite 2, Technology Park. Our new campus zip+=9212 and our new telephone number is 631-689-2970. We also have a new fax number which is 631-689-5277.
We are right next to the Kiddy Academy Building. We do not have our sign up yet, but the building we are in says Printing Spectrum on it.
We still have our display rack (on Level 3,in the HSC, outside room 122),which contains forms and benefits information. Also, forms and benefit information may be accessed through the internet.
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Grandparenting (2 sessions)
These workshops will focus on the roles, functions and importance of grandparenting. Topics include dealing with conflicts between parents and grandparents, long distance grandparents, grandparents raising grandchildren and grandparenting in blended families.
Dates: Part 1, September 10th; Part II, September 17th., Time: 12:00 - 1:30
Location: SAC 311.
To Register: Contact the Employee Assistance Program at 632-6085.
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Do you set-up conference calls?
Telecommunication and Networking (TeLNeT) has noticed an increased volume of conference calls being placed by the University Community and Hospital staff. Many of the conference calls are set up incorrectly when using AT&T, resulting in higher costs being passed on to the end user.
There are reference guides on a Stony Brook web page (see link below) to better help you choose and setup the appropriate type conference call that will meet your needs. You can use the University’s telephone system to connect all parties or AT&T Teleconference Services when you want all parties to call into a conference bridge.
TeLNeT will be happy to train you and your staff on the most efficient and cost effective way to set up a conference call. For additional information or to set up a training session call the Telephony Office at 632-9130.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/doit.nsf/pages/phoneinfo
Submitted by: Patricia Hoversen/DoIT
3. Is your Lotus Notes mail file near or over the quota warning threshold? Do you know what this means?
Since your mail file size is limited, you must constantly manage the documents in it. You should delete the mail you don't need and "archive" the mail that you may need access to again in the future. To learn how to do this attend the "Getting Organized With Lotus Notes" class.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
4. Openings in University Orchestra at SUNY Stony Brook
JOIN THE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA AT SUNY STONY BROOK - MUS 262, Openings for Strings, Woodwinds,Brass and Percussion. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 0111 - Staller Center/Fine Arts Building. Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, August 31, 2004. All interested should attend!
Undergraduate music majors and minors,qualified Non-Music Majors on the Undergraduate and Graduate level at SUNY are encouraged to audition. Openings may exist for gifted High School & USB Pre-College Students
AUDITIONS-TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 10 to 1 p.m. & 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 2342 or by special appointment on September 7. Audition Sign Up Sheet will be posted at Room 2342 in late August For further information e-mail: Dr. Susan E. Deaver, conductor sedeav@earthlink.net
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS
5. Lawson Requisition Training(HTNW27)- for Hospital Employees in the HSC-(9 am-12 pm) 9/9, 9/21, 10/14, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30, 12/9, 12/21
This workshop is designed to take you through the process of entering various types of procurement requisitions in the Lawson system including: Entering, changing, and deleting Stores and Vendor requisitions; Adding another page of items; Adding Comments to a requisition; Checking for approvals; Finding a purchase order number for a requisition; Inquiring on a purchase order; Finding receipts for a purchase order; Inquiring on requisitions; Inquiring on a budget; and Blanket Order releases. All Lawson users must attend this course to obtain a user ID & password. To register for this program please complete the registration form on page 19 of the Corporate Education and Training Calendar and fax the form to 4-9806. If you do not have a copy of the Calendar please call Jean, in Corporate Education and Training, at 4-9805 to obtain a copy of the registration form.
Submitted by: Annemarie Scherer/UHMC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. President's Lecture Series: September 21, 2004 - Dr. Paul C. Lauterbur
"President Kenny invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a special Presidential Lecture by 2003 Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Paul C. Lauterbur, Professor of Chemistry, Biophysics and Computational Biology and Bioengineering. Dr. Lauterbur won the Nobel Prize for his Stony Brook research on the development of the MRI. His talk will be entitled, "To There and Back Again: Adventures from Molecules to Man and Back" - Tuesday, September 21, 2004; 4:00-5:00 p.m., Charles B. Wang Center Theatre. R.S.V.P. to the Office of Conferences and Special Events. Seating is open but limited to the Wang Center Theatre and Lecture Halls.
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Dr. Jim Hansen of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will present a seminar entitled, "Extending the Limits of Ensemble Forecast Verification with the Minimum Spanning Tree" on Wednesday, September 1st. The seminar will take place at 11:30 a.m. 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 Sciences 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. 3rd Annual Life Sciences Industry Career Development Conference- Understanding the Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry
September 21, 2004. 8:00 am - 5 pm. CUNY Graduate Center, NYC. This conference is the premier event in New York State for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences industry. The focus of the conference is on the ever-growing need for well-trained life science professionals in a diverse range of careers. A key highlight of the conference is a Networking Reception that will facilitate additional opportunities for conference participants to interact with industry professionals. The Conference is organized by the Center for Biotechnology and is part of its comprehensive Workforce Development Initiative that seeks to address the current and future education and training needs of New York's life sciences industry. Pre-registration is necessary to confirm your attendance. Deadline for online registration is Monday, Sept 13th at 3 pm.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/educWork/career2004/index.html
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/educWork/career2004/index.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
5. Human Evolution Symposium
Are early Middle Pleistocene hominids from Africa morphologically different from their contemporaries in other parts of the world?
Are they more like modern humans?
When do we find anatomically modern humans?
What is the relationship between the archeological record and the anatomical record of human evolution in Africa during the past 600,000 years?
What does the archeological record tell us about changes in subsistence behaviors, cognitive abilities, social life?
How are these related to climate, and to hominid movements out of Africa?
For answers to these questions and other queries on the African origins of modern humans please join us at the first annual Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium convened by Richard Leakey. This event will take place on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 from 9am-4pm in the SAC auditorium. The symposium is free to Stony Brook students, faculty and staff. For information please visit our website or call 2-7041.
http://www.sunysb.edu/humanevolution
Submitted by: Ignacia Ruiz/Grad
6. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, September 3, 2004
Dr. Manuel Lerdau from Stony Brook University, will present a seminar entitled "The regulation of isoprene emission from plants:from leaf to landscape" at 12:30pm on September 3, 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
7. A Place for Edward Said in Asian America
Wednesday, September 22, 12:45 p.m., Wang Center Lecture Hall 1. Free
This event, commemorating the first anniversary of the death of powerhouse cultural analyst and activist Edward Said, who died September 25, 2003, will include the screening of excerpts from Edward Said: On Orientalism, a 1988 documentary film exploring the implications and influence of Said's masterwork, Orientalism. Discussion on how Orientalism radically influenced the current understanding of Asianness and its relationship to the West by SB philosophy professor Gary Mar. Co-sponsored with Asian American Center Bridge.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Health Sciences Center Library Hosts Licensing Teleconference on September 22
The Health Sciences Center Library will be hosting a Medical Library Association satellite teleconference on electronic licensing on Wednesday, September 22, 2004. It will be held in the Javits Lecture Center room 105 from 2:00-5:00. The conference addresses "The Art and Practice of Electronic Journal, Book and Database Licenses: Practical Tips for Health Care Organizations".
This program will deal with the basics of electronic licensing. The teleconference will cover critical elements and language in a license agreement, pricing, negotiating and troubleshooting. The information given will help out all library professionals, not just those in medical libraries. To find out more information about this program, including the agenda and list of speakers, please see MLANET at:
http://www.mlanet.org/education/telecon/licenses/index.html
Pre-registration is required no later than Friday, September 17th. Participants will earn 3 MLA CE contact hours for attending. Please call 444-3995 to register or email colleen.kenefick@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Colleen Kenefick/HSC
2. Vice President's Health Care Forum
"The Changing Medical Scene: Sources of Physicians' Dissatisfaction" David Mechanic, PH.D., Rene Dubos University Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Director, Institute of Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers University and the Director of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's National Health Policy Investigators program. Friday, September 10, 2004, 3:00 p.m., HSC Lecture Hall 5, Level 3. R.S.V.P. 444-2080.
Submitted by: Barbara Adams/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Rising Stars Talent Show
Sunrise Fund, in conjunction with the department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Stony Brook Hospital will be presenting "Rising Stars Talent Show", October 2, 2004 at 2pm in the Student Activities Center on Main Campus.The program is free,no tickets are needed, and seating is open. This program will feature children with cancer and blood disorders, as well as family members, staff and community members. Rising Stars provides an opportunity for these children to express themselves through theatre arts, while enhancing their sense of accomplishment, improve their self-esteem, and regain confidence. Special guest appearance by Matthew Zachary (pianist, composer,speaker). For more information contact B.J. Isaacson at 444-7206
Submitted by: Rosemary Mahan/UHMC
2. SBU Cat Network Needs Volunteers
The USB Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. We could use help in many areas: trapping, fostering, driving, picking up supplies, fundraising, and especially maintaining feeding stations. If you're interested, please contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
3. 11th Annual, Walk for Beauty... in a Beautiful Place, Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2004.
Participation in this Stony Brook walk helps to Support Breast and Prostrate Cancer Research at Stony Brook University. For registration form or more information, visit
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/events/
or call 631.444.4000
Submitted by: Karen Wallin/UHMC
4. GIFT for KIDS
Free educational/support program for children of breast cancer patients. Saturday, September 18, 2004 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Lunch and take home materials included. Concurrent session for parents. Call 444-4000 for registration.
http://www.fallfashionfestival.com
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
5. Race for the Cure
Join Stony Brook staff, family and friends for a lovely 5k walk/run through Central Park on Sunday, September 12. Transportation and tee shirts provided. Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Contact Linda Bily at 4-2390 for more information.
http://komennyc.org
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
6. Cut for a Cure
Pamper yourself on a Sunday in October and help support the womens' cancer programs at SBUH. Several local salons will be donating their time and talent for this cause. Join us! Call Linda Bily for times, dates and locations.
http://fallfashionfestival.com
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. The Stony Brook University Softball Team is holding two Total Offensive Skills Clinics open to ages 8-17
The Stony Brook University Softball Team is hosting two complete offensive clinics. Participants will receive instruction from SBU coaches and players on hitting, bunting, slap hitting and base running. The first clinic will be held on September 12, 2004 and is open to ages 8-12. The second, September 19, 2004, is open to ages 13-17. The clinics will be held at University Field from 12-3pm. The cost is $75.00. For more information, please contact Assistant Coach Jaime Wallin at (631)632-4517 or jwallin@notes.cc.sunysb.edu. To download an application, please visit the web site listed below.
http://http://goseawolves.collegesports.com/sports/w-softbl/ston-w-softbl-body.html
Submitted by: Jaime Wallin/Pres
2. All are welcomed join the 2004 Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee
This year's theme: Orgullosamente Declarando y Abrazando Nuestra Cultura/ Proudly Declaring and Embracing Our Culture.
The next Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee (HHMC) meeting will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2004 at 12 Noon in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center (LACS) Conference Room SBS N-320. We meet every Thursday at 12 NOON in the same location. Please bring a friend and your calendar.
Submitted by: Norma Reyes/CAS
3. UUP Welcome Back Barbecue
You are invited...
The UUP Welcome Back Barbecue! Good food and solidarity! You must be a member of the UUP 08 Bargaining Unit to attend! Date: Weds., September 15, 2004; Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the University Cafe Patio in the Stony Brook Union. TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED! Stop by the UUP office (104 Old Chemistry) for your FREE ticket or call: (63)2-6570. (Rain Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2004)
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
4. Divine Intervention, Wednesday, September 8, 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. Free to all.
Separated by a checkpoint, Palestinian lovers from Jerusalem and Ramallah arrange clandestine meetings in this darkly comic masterpiece. Director/star Elia Suleiman utilizes irreverence, wit, mysticism and insight to craft an intense, hallucinogenic and extremely adept exploration of the dreams and nightmares of Palestinians - and Israelis - living in uncertain times. Suleiman's eye-popping directorial interventions earned him the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes in 2002. (Elia Suleiman/100 minutes/ 2002/French, Hebrew, English.)
Shown in conjunction with Interdependence Day; co-sponsored with Social Justice Alliance, the Sociology Department, Frank Melville Jr. Library; Undergraduate College of Global Studies; SBU Film Club; and the Charles B.Wang Center Asian/American Programs.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
5. Drums of India I: Sandip Burman and Friends, Friday, September 17, 8:00 p.m., Wang Center Theater. Students free; $15 general
The percussive energy, langorous melodies, and simple fun of music from India, Africa and Latin America, merge in this lively concert.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
6. Drums of India II: Musical Odyssey of Rhythm Fantasies
Saturday, September 18, 8:00 p.m., Charles B.Wang Center Theater. Students w/ID free; $15 general admission.
Master musician Sivaraman and ensemble dazzle with an array of drums - a clay pot, porcelain bowls, hand and hourglass drums - taking us to the verdant vistas of Kerala, India.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
7. Control Room (Jehane Noujaim/2004/84 min.), Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. Free Students Free, $5 general admission.
A fascinating chronicle of the inner-workings of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news agency. Roundly criticized by US officials for its alleged anti-American bias, Al Jazeera's coverage of the Iraq War drew worldwide acclaim for its vigor and breadth. This documentary provides a counterpoint to the mainstream American coverage of the Iraq war. Co-sponsored with the Undergraduate College of Global Studies and Social Justice Alliance.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Computer Classes Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX
NCE 329 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the World Wide Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.
Required Text: Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Katherine Ulrich, retail: $24.99 (not included in the course fee). Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Tues, 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. SBDC at Stony Brook and Stony Brook University Center for Technologies presents September Workshops. Call for registration 632-9140
9/9 Financing Options for Your Business, L.I. Business and Tech Center, Great River, Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM, $20. per person
9/10 Doing Business with the Government*, Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue, Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM, FREE
9/13 Writing a Business Plan, Long Island High Tech. Incubator-Stony Brook, Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM, FREE
9/21 E-Bay and E-Commerce, H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppauge, Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM, $20. per person
9/22 Business Basics, Charles B. Wang Center - Stony Brook Univ., Time: 6PM - 9PM, FREE
9/23 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights, L.I. High Tech. Incubator-Stony Brook, Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM, FREE
9/29 Bookkeeping and Accounting for Small Business, Charles B. Wang Center - Stony Brook Univ., Time: 6PM - 9PM, $20. per person
9/30 Creating and Maintaining a Drug-FreeWorkplace, L.I. Business and Tech Center, Great River, Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM, FREE
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
3. Computer Classes Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
NCE 325.4 - 2 sessions - Fee: $99
Creating basic Web pages is easy with Microsoft's page layout program. Learn about Publisher's "WYSIWYG" word processor-like tools, built-in HTML code generator, design considerations, page wizards, page enhancements, debugging and site publication.
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or equivalent experience.
Section A: Thurs, 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 23, 30, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
4. Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $229
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
5. Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Excel
NCE 314 - 4 sessions - Fee: $229
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Wed, 6:00-9:45 pm, Sept 22, 29; Oct 6, 13, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. Computer Training at SPD
The School of Professional Development has been a successful computer training provider for over 20 years, assisting adults who want to upgrade their current skills. Whether it be a multi-course IT, web design, desktop publishing or general computing, we have the course you need.
All classes are hands-on, are led by instructors with real-world experience, and are held in well-maintained laboratories with the latest hardware and software. Students have the choice of registering for an individual course or enrolling in a complete certificate program.
Campus employees and students entitled to 10% discount. LEAP vouchers accepted.
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
7. Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $229
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers, accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory information. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Fri., 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2004
Campus employees and students entitled to 10% discount. LEAP vouchers accepted.
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
8. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
The Division of Wellness and Chronic will be conducting a three-part series on Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention for participants twelve years of age and older.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess asthma severity and current treatment regimen.
Group discussions review state-of-the-art medical management; asthma triggers; prevention; and proper use of inhalers, spacers and peak flow meters. Participants receive information relating to how nutrition with whole foods can modify the symptoms of allergies and inflammation. Also discussed is the value and safety of some nutritional supplements and herbs used for allergies and asthma. Training in basic breathing exercises, yoga postures, self-hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery is included.
The series is scheduled for Wednesdays, September 22, 29,and October 6 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
9. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday and Tuesday, September 27 & 28, 2004 in the Wang Center Room 103, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. Attendance at both classes is required.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust Fund" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
The Point of Woods Laboratory and Parenting Clinic at Stony Brook University is seeking volunteers for a research study that offers free help for mothers who are having difficulty managing their challenging 2-3 year old toddlers. To obtain more information and to find out if you may qualify, call the Parenting Study at (631) 632-7874.
Submitted by: Susan O'Leary/CAS
2. Volunteers wanted for a Research study on Bipolar Disorder - Acute Mania in Adolescents
The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook seeks volunteers to participate in an important research study funded by a well-known pharmaceutical company to learn more about how Risperidone may help children with a primary diagnosis of Bipolar 1 Disorder.
Patients who satisfy screening criteria will participate in a 3 week study where they will be provided with Risperidone or placebo.
Your child may be eligible to participate if he or she:
- Has a primary diagnosis of Bipolar 1 Disorder
- is between the ages of 10 and 17
- is not on stimulant for comorbid ADHD
- does not have Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
Participants will receive the following at no cost:
- a prompt psychiatric evaluation
- regularly scheduled medical assessments
- regularly scheduled psychiatric assessments
- medications will be provided free for the duration of the study.
For information call RoseMary Citrola, PhD at 631-632-8828.
Submitted by: Rosemary Citrola/HSC
3. Volunteers Wanted for Research Study on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook seeks volunteers to participate in a research study to learn more about how Strattera either alone or with Concerta may help children with a primary diagnosis of ADHD.
Patients who satisfy screening criteria will participate in a 4 month study where they will be provided with just Strattera, or combined with Concerta.
Your child may be eligible to participate if he or she:
- Has a primary diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- is between the ages of 6 and 12
- has been an inadequate responder to any stimulant
- has never taken Strattera
Participants will receive the following at no cost:
- a prompt psychiatric screening
- regularly scheduled medical assessments
- regularly scheduled psychiatric assessments
- medication will be provided free for the duration of the study
Call RoseMary Citrola, PhD at 631-632-8828.
Submitted by: Rosemary Citrola/HSC
4. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University is conducting up to a 6 month clinical trial involving medication with all participants and the addition of psychotherapy with some. Must be willing to travel up to two times a week for up to 3 months to the site and be available late afternoons/early evenings. If you have been feeling depressed (sad, down) most of the time for at least two years, you may be eligible to participate. All evaluations and treatments will be provided free of charge. If interested, please e-mail PsychDRC@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with your name, numbers, and the best times to reach you or call 631-632-6381 with the same and we will get back to you as soon as we can. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Submitted by: Laura Klein/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. Job Expo
The Job Expo will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2004. This event will be held in the Sports Complex Arena from 11am - 2pm. There will be off campus employers and on campus departments present to hire Stony Brook students only (FWS/SA). This event is sponsored by the Career Center and the Office of Student Financial Aid Services.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
2. The opening of a weekend enrichment program for children age 3-15 in Stony Brook.
A new branch of the SchoolPlus Enrichment Program is open in Stony Brook.
Classes will take place on Sundays in the Physics building. The first day of classes is September 19, 2004.
The Stony Brook program will initially offer: Mathematics - ages 5-15;
Advanced mathematics - ages 12-15;
Physics - ages 8-15;
Special enrichment program for kids 3-4 years old - separate classes for Russian and English speaking children
Art - ages 5-15
Russian language program - ages 5-15.
For additional information on SchoolPlus, please visit our website at
http://www.school-plus.com/
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Preliminary registration for children ages 3-15 is now open on the school's website. You are welcome to register your child for any number of subjects we offer.
Contact information: For all questions, please contact the local organizer, Marina Polonskaia: e-mail:schoolplus_sb@yahoo.com, phone: (631) 608-3467
http://www.school-plus.com
Submitted by: Marina Polonskaia
3. International Students!
All international students with a F or J visa are charged mandatory international health insurance as soon as they register. Some students purchase health insurance before arriving at Stony Brook. If you have attended the orientation, and you believe your insurance plan is as good as the mandatory plan, you may file an official waiver form at the Student Health Insurance Office in the west campus Infirmary (Student Health Service). This must be done on or before September 17. You must provide us with your insurance ID card, a summary of your insurance benefits (in English), and a letter from the source of the insurance plan (such as an employer), stating the insurance will be in effect until August 15, 2005. No waivers or proofs will be accepted after that date.
For waiver forms and further information please contact the Health Insurance Office at 631.632.6376, 9 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday.
Submitted by: Leta Edelson/OSA
4. Become a Long Island State Veterans Home Volunteer
The Long Island State Veterans Home located on Stony Brook Campus is always in need of volunteers. We need volunteers to help with therapeutic recreation especially evenings & weekends. We are open 365 days a year and good help is always beneficial. Spend some time helping a veteran enjoy life or assist a department to provide services for a veteran. You could share your talents and/or your time to improve quality of life for everyone. Contact Susan Helmus: 444-8590 for more information. Contact Carol Maher 444-8523 if you have a special talent that Veterans of Armed Services would appreciate. Community service can create meaningful, lasting, and rewarding interactions.
http://listateveteranshome.org
Submitted by: Carol Maher/LISVH
5. Meet The Oncology 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 Sept.2,2004 from 10:00 AM till 2:00-PM. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
6. School of Medicine Alumni & Reunion Weekend
Please join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the School of Medicine's first graduating class and the classes of '79, '84, '89, '94, & '99. We will be inaugurating the Vice President's HealthCareForum, and the first Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner. Saturday, Sept. 11th has been developed for families of our alumni and for kids of all ages. A special commemoration will also be held in memory of the alumni that we lost on 9/11/01.
To register go to:
http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/som
and click on "Celebration 2004 - Be a Part of it."
Three alumni will be presented the School of Medicine's Distinguished Alumni One One is to receive the Outstanding Recent Graduate award
Roberta J. Seidman MD, 1983 will be recognized for her role as Past-President of the School of Medicine Alumni Council
Call 444-2899 for more information.
Submitted by: Yasemin Tansel/HSC