Campus Announcements for the week of 09/12/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Expansion of Van Service between SBU and BNL
2. Showcase Your School, Department, or Organization at Wolfstock 2004!
3. Fulbright Application Deadline is Approaching!
4. Changes at the Charles B. Wang Center
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - How to Know When Your Teen is in Trouble
2. Do you set-up conference calls?
3. Lawson Requisition Training(HTNW27)- for Hospital Employees in the HSC-(9 am-12 pm) 9/21, 10/14, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30, 12/9, 12/21
4. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Healthy Boundaries between Parents & Teens
5. FREE Self Defense Classes
6. Advocacy in Action for Children and Families: The Role of the Advocate in Addressing Critical Issues Affecting Children
7. Small Business Development Center presents: Patents,Trademarks, and Copyrights Speaker: Gerald Bodner, Patent Attorney
8. 9/22 Small Business Development Center presents: Business Basics Workshop: Everything you need to know about starting and growing your business.
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
2. President's Lecture Series: September 21, 2004 - Dr. Paul C. Lauterbur
3. 3rd Annual Life Sciences Industry Career Development Conference- Understanding the Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry
4. The Role of the Advocate: Addressing Critical Issues Affecting Children and Families
5. A Place for Edward Said in Asian America
6. 2005 Call for Applications - Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Certificate Program and information session
7. Global Warming: the Greenhouse Effect and Your Family's Contribution - A lecture by Dr. Stephen Schwartz
8. "Truth in Technologies 2004: RFID and Barcodes."
9. Doctoral Defenses This Week
10. "Confessing the Self: Italian American Women Authors and the Catholic Church" -a talk by Mary Jo Bona
11. Genomic Copy Number Analysis In Sporadic Human Genetic Disease by Eli Hatchwell, MD, PhD
12. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
2. Health Sciences Center Library Hosts Licensing Teleconference on September 22
3. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 11th Annual, Walk for Beauty... in a Beautiful Place, Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2004.
2. Can You Contribute 15 Minutes A Day To Help Feed Homeless Cats On Campus?
3. El Vecindario - UUL's Annual Garage Sale
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. UUP Welcome Back Barbecue
2. University Art Gallery in Staller Center to Feature Four Faculty Artists
3. Join us for Wolfstock: A Homecoming Tradition on October 1 and 2.
4. Control Room (Jehane Noujaim/2004/84 min.) Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theatre. Free Students Free, $5 general admission.
5. Hispanic Heritage Month-Opening Ceremony
6. Join Us for an Awesome Day of Food and Fun at Wolfstock 2004!
7. Drums of India I: Sandip Burman and Friends
8. Drums of India II: Musical Odyssey of Rhythm Fantasies
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Computer Classes Exploring Macromedia FLASH MX
2. Music Basics for Kids Classes Forming
3. SBDC Workshop:Ebay and E-Commerce,Tues.,9/21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at H. Lee Dennison Building, Vet's Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge
4. Computer Classes Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
5. Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Word
6. Computer Training at SPD
7. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
8. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
9. Spinning Specialty Classes
10. Fall Fitness Classes
11. Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
12. Defensive Driving Class Offered in October
13. Arts, Crafts and Leisure Classes. Just for the Fun of it!
14. Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage
15. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
16. Managing Data with Access
17. Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6
18. Adult Chamber Music Workshop Auditions
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
2. Volunteers Wanted for Research Study on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
4. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
10. Miscellaneous
1. Career Fair
2. 6th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance- Sunday September 19, 2004
3. The opening of a weekend enrichment program for children age 3-15 in Stony Brook.
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Expansion of Van Service between SBU and BNL
In response to great interest in having easier transportation to Brookhaven National Lab, the VP for Brookhaven Affairs, VP for Research and the Graduate School implemented a van route between the two institutions in December of 2003.
As there has been great demand for this service, we have added a third roundtrip per day beginning on Monday, September 13, 2004.
The current schedule is listed on the VPBA site below.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the van, please contact Elyce Acierno at 631-632-4360 or via email at Elyce.Acierno@stonybrook.edu.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/bnl/vanfall.htm
Submitted by: Elyce Acierno/Prov
2. Showcase Your School, Department, or Organization at Wolfstock 2004!
Last year over 3,500 people attended Homecoming. Reserve a table at the University Expo Center and have them visit you! Bring displays, interactive activities and information, have representatives on hand to answer questions…use this space however you want! Tables, table clothes, and chairs will be provided. The Expo Center at Wolfstock will be open on Saturday, October 2, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. For more information, please contact Randy Ng at 632-6330 or randy.ng@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrookalumni.com
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
3. Fulbright Application Deadline is Approaching!
This is just a reminder to all graduating seniors and graduate students that the campus deadline to apply for a 2005-2006 Fulbright Scholarship is September 27, 2004!
If you have any questions please contact Efie Spentzos, Fulbright Program Advisor at (631) 632-7031 or at Efie.Spentzos@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
4. Changes at the Charles B. Wang Center
Reserving space at the Charles B. Wang Center for events or conferences just became easier with the inauguration of the Wang Automated Reservation System, effective September 7, 2004. Please go to
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
and click on "Online Reservations" to make your reservation request. This innovation has been made possible through a collaborative project comprising the Wang Center Administration, and Melissa Bishop and other DOIT staff members.
Also, effective September 13, the Office of Conferences and Special Events (Wang, rm 302), under the direction of Mr. James Harvey, will be responsible for booking all reservations for the Charles B. Wang Center through the new on-line reservation system. Persons already holding future reservations do not need to re-enter their reservation, but should note the following room number changes. The space you reserved will be the same, but the following number changes apply. Please use the new room numbers
in any future correspondence:
Prior to September 7, if you were holding a reservation for a room, the same room is now designated as follows:
Old: 101 - New: 104
Old: 102 - New: 103
Old: 103 - New: 101
Old: 104 - New: 102
Old: 303 - New: 301
Reservations will no longer be taken by telephone commencing September 13. Persons planning Asian and Asian American events are encouraged to discuss their plans first with Wang Center Director of Asian and Asian American Programs Dr. Sunita Mukhi, before requesting space.
All members of the campus community and the larger external community are encouraged to use the Charles B. Wang Center, and to take advantage of its beautiful venue and resources for meetings, events, and conferences. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis, and internal groups or departments can book the Center's space without charge except for food, special A-V, a refundable deposit, and weekend custodial costs. Please watch campus announcements for the opening of Jasmine, the Wang Center's restaurant and catering venue soon.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - How to Know When Your Teen is in Trouble
Every parent worries as his or her children enter the teen years. What behaviors are typical of this time, which are danger signals? Special attention will be paid to depression, anger, eating disorders and substance abuse. Suggestions of ways to constructively intervene will be provided.
Date: September 21, 2004, Time: 12:00-1:30 p.m., Location: Student Activities Center (Room to be announced)
To Register: Contact the EAP 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. Lawson Requisition Training(HTNW27)- for Hospital Employees in the HSC-(9 am-12 pm) 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
4. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning - Healthy Boundaries between Parents & Teens
Having healthy boundaries means we are able to connect, in positive ways, what we want as a parent with what the teenager wants.
In doing so, we build mutual consideration and respect.
This workshop will cover when to use boundaries, the characteristics of healthy boundaries, tips and strategies to build a solid relationship with your teenager. A checklist will be distributed to evaluate patterns in your current relationship.
September 23, 2004, SAC Room 311, 12:00-1:30
To Register: Contact the EAP at 632-6085. (Maximum: 15 registrants).
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
5. FREE Self Defense Classes
Join Tom Clark of Campus Police On Wednesdays 10/6/04 - 11/10/04 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Sports Complex Dance Studio
Learn simple and effective methods of self defense, crime prevention, and adrenaline stress conditioning
Sign up: Contact Toni Alexander, Phone 632-6850, E-mail:talexand@ic.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
6. Advocacy in Action for Children and Families: The Role of the Advocate in Addressing Critical Issues Affecting Children
Kate Anastasia, Director of the Long Island Children's Project, Health and Welfare Council of Long Island will be speaking on "The Role of the Advocate: Addressing Critical Issues Affecting Children and Families" on September 14, 2004, 11:20AM- 12:40PM in Psychology A Rm 144 as part of the Child and Family Studies Advocacy in Action for Children and Families series. For more information or diasability related accomodations, please contact A. Raybin 632-7694 or J. Kuchner 632-7695.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
7. Small Business Development Center presents: Patents,Trademarks, and Copyrights Speaker: Gerald Bodner, Patent Attorney
Learn the difference between Patents,Trademarks and Copyrights; how to prevent competitors from copying your ideas, answers to all your related questions. DATE: 9/23, TIME: 9:30 - 12:30, Location: L.I. High Tech Incubator at Stony Brook. FREE; registration required. Call Ann: 631-632-9140
Submitted by: Ronni Rosen/CEAS
8. 9/22 Small Business Development Center presents: Business Basics Workshop: Everything you need to know about starting and growing your business.
If you are just starting out or want to know the secrets of successful entrepreneurs, this workshop is for you! Speaker: Ed Fritz, Director of the Small Business Development Center, Stony Brook University. DATE: 9/22, TIME: 6 PM - 9 PM, LOCATION: Charles B. Wang Center, Room 103. FREE, but registration is required. Call Ann: 631-632-9140
Submitted by: Ronni Rosen/CEAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Dr. Compton J. Tucker of the Laboratory for Terrestrial Physics, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, will present a seminar entitled, "Warmer Earth, Greener North, and Carbon Cycle Perturbations Caused by Northern Hemispheric Droughts" on Wednesday, September 15th. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. The Role of the Advocate: Addressing Critical Issues Affecting Children and Families
Kate Anastasia, Director of the Long Island Children's Project, Health and Welfare Council of Long Island will be speaking on " The Role of the Advocate: Addressing Critical Issues Affecting Children and Families" on September 14, 2004, 11:20AM- 12:40PM in Psychology Romm 144 as part of the Child and Family Studies Advocacy in Action for Children and Families series. For more information or diasability related accomodations, please contact A. Raybin 632-7694 or J. Kuchner 632-7695.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
5. 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
6. 2005 Call for Applications - Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Certificate Program and information session
The Center for Biotechnology invites all qualified candidates to apply for the Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry certificate program. This program is targeted toward graduate students and post docs seeking to transition into non-academic industry careers. This program will provide life scientists with a comprehensive understanding of the bioscience business environment to effectively enter the industry and/or government sector and to successfully contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurial aspects of industry. All interested candidates should attend the information session on Sept 14th, 2004, 6 – 7:30 pm. Wang Center, Room 201. The deadline for application to the Spring 2005 program is October 8, 2004. Full and partial financial support is available to qualified candidates. Complete details and application information can be found on
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/index.html
.
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/educWork/certprog/index.html
Submitted by: Angeline Judex/CEAS
7. Global Warming: the Greenhouse Effect and Your Family's Contribution - A lecture by Dr. Stephen Schwartz
Please join us on Tuesday, September 14 at 7:30 pm in the Javits Room of the Melville Library for this lecture featuring Dr. Stephen Schwartz of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Science Club of Long Island.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
8. "Truth in Technologies 2004: RFID and Barcodes."
Stony Brook University Libraries and the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology will host a conference on October 20 in the Wang Center to provide a clear vision of the contentious issues arising between RFID and Bar Coding. This international event will include speakers from the user community who will clarify the issues dictating the implementation of RFID.
Registration Deadline for all is October 1, 2004. Thereafter late fees apply.
Faculty admission is $125 (including lunch) prior to October 1 and $175 after October 1. For faculty registration, please visit www.aidc100.org.
Student admission is $50 (excluding lunch) prior to October 1 ($60 thereafter). Students should make checks or money orders (please include your Solar ID on the payment) out to: S.B.F. 284180 AIDC 100, and send them to: AIDC Conference, Library Administration, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3300
http://www.aidc100.org/Truth_in_Technologies_Conference.280.0.html
Submitted by: F.Jason Torre/Lib
9. 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
10. "Confessing the Self: Italian American Women Authors and the Catholic Church" -a talk by Mary Jo Bona
Mary Jo Bona, Associate Professor of Italian American Studies and author of Claiming a Tradition: Italian American Women Writers (Southern Illinois UP, 1999), will deliver the first talk in the Feminist Campus Colloquia on Thursday, September 23, at 4:30 pm in the Humanities Institute, Melville Library, E4340.
The Feminist Campus Colloquia aims to bring together scholars from across campus interested in scholarship that attends to sex and gender. Speakers will present interdisciplinary work and scholarship that comes out of individual disciplines.
Speakers for Fall 2004 include: October 7: Catherine Belling (Preventive Medicine, The Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society), "An Epistemology of the Luteal Phase: Narrative, Knowledge, and Conception"
November 18: Marci Lobel (Psychology), "Psychosocial Factors in Women's Reproductive Health: Stress, Coping, and Their Effects in Pregnancy"
December 2: Bonnie Gordon (Music), Title TBA
All talks will be held at 4:30 in the HISB.
Sponsored by HISB and Women's Studies.
Submitted by: Celia Marshik/CAS
11. Genomic Copy Number Analysis In Sporadic Human Genetic Disease by Eli Hatchwell, MD, PhD
The General Clinical Research Center and the Department of Medicine Seminar Series.
Genomic Copy Number Analysis in Sporadic Human Genetic Disease by Eli Hatchwell, MD, PhD.
Eli is an investigator at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and has earned his PhD from University of Oxford in 1985.
The Seminar is on Friday, September 17th, 2004 at Health Sciences Center T16 Room 025. Refreshments begin at 3:45 pm and Seminar begins at 4 pm.
http://www.cshl.org/public/SCIENCE/hatchwell.html
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"TARGETS AND PRIORITIES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY"
Dr. Thomas M. Brooks, Senior Director, Conservation Synthesis, Center for Applied Biodiversity Science, Host: Dr. Catherine Graham
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
September 15, 2004 Time: 9:00 a.m., Topic: Health and Environmental Health Policy Perspectives as a Legislative Fellow in the U.S. Senate, Speaker: William N. Rom, MD, MPH, Sol and Judith Bergstein Professor of Medicine and Professor of Environmental Medicine, New York University
Location: HSC, Level 3, Lecture Hall 6
Submitted by: Marilyn Bulitta/UHMC
2. 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
3. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Max Fink, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology Emeritus, SUNY Stony Brook, Professor of Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Author, Ethics in Electroconvulsive Therapy, Mark Sedler, MD, MPH, Chair, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Stony Brook
Interview with Dr. Max Fink on his new book: "Ethics in Electroconvulsive Therapy"
Tuesday, September 21, 2004, 11:30 am, L2 LH4
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 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
2. Can You Contribute 15 Minutes A Day To Help Feed Homeless Cats On Campus?
The SBU Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Our strength is is the little contributions of a number of concerned members of the campus community. We need help maintaining feeding stations all over campus (food is provided, all you need to do is distribute it daily) If you're interested, please contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
3. El Vecindario - UUL's Annual Garage Sale
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 from 10 AM - 3 PM; SAC PLAZA The Hispanic Heritage Planning Committee is proud to present the Annual "El Vecindario" Garage Sale. This event will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. All proceeds will be donated to the Committee for future events. All items not sold will be donated to local charities. This can range from toys, lamps, alarm clocks, posters, pictures, computers, printers, pots, plates, cups, chairs, weights, school supplies, plants, video games, comic books, academic books, etc.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. 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
2. University Art Gallery in Staller Center to Feature Four Faculty Artists
Mixed media artworks by the four most recent faculty additions to Stony Brook University's Department of Art will be exhibited at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center for the Arts from Tuesday, September 14 through Saturday, October 16. The exhibition entitled "Recent Visions" features works by Stephanie Dinkins, Christa Erickson, Grady Gerbracht, and Nobuho Nagasawa that include a wide range of materials, concepts, and artistic practices. Many pieces incorporate video, sound, digital imagery, unusual materials, and computer controls. University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4:00 pm, and Saturday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Gallery will also be open for one hour before and during intermission for some Staller Center performances. A closing reception honoring the artists will be held on Saturday, October 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission is free. For information, call 631-632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
3. Join us for Wolfstock: A Homecoming Tradition on October 1 and 2.
All faculty, students, alumni, and staff are invited to experience the excitement of Wolfstock: A Homecoming Tradition on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2. The annual parade starts at 8:00 p.m. on Friday night with students showcasing their "Medieval Times" themed floats and banners. Enjoy great food, entertainment, and a variety of fun activities at Wolfstock Village from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Homecoming Game kicks off at 2:00 p.m. in LaValle Stadium. Cheer on your Seawolves as they take to the field in their first home game of the year.
For more details, visit www.stonybrook.edu/homecoming.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/homecoming
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
4. 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
5. Hispanic Heritage Month-Opening Ceremony
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 12:45-2 PM; SAC PLAZA
"Orgullosamente Declarando y Abrazando Nuestra Cultura / Proudly Declaring and Embracing Our Culture" Proclamation presented by President Shirley Strum Kenny. Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage with our campus community and neighbors. Entertainment and Refreshments will be provided.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
6. Join Us for an Awesome Day of Food and Fun at Wolfstock 2004!
Wolfstock, Stony Brook's new Homecoming Tradition is celebrating its third year. Join in the fun on Saturday, October 2 beginning at 11:00am. Visit the ever popular Alumni Food Pavilion featuring delicious samples from dozens of the area's finest restaurants, vineyards, and breweries. From mouth-watering appetizers to the finest pastries, the Alumni Food Pavilion features cuisine from around the world all under one tent. Explore your world in the University Expo Center where you will find displays from schools, departments, clubs, and organizations. The Kids Zone will entertain children with a variety of fun activities and attractions including magic shows, balloons, arts and crafts, pony rides,a petting zoo, inflatable rides and games, face painting, pumpkin painting, and much more. Faculty and staff receive the discounted alumni member price. Sign-up today at www.stonybrookalumni.com. For more information call 632-6330.
http://www.stonybrookalumni.com
Submitted by: Sandra Skinner/UAff
7. Drums of India I: Sandip Burman and Friends
Friday, September 17, 8:00 p.m., Charles B. Wang Center Theater. Students w/ID free; $15 general admission
The percussive energy, langorous melodies, and simple fun of music from India, Africa and Latin America, merge in this lively concert.
http://http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
8. 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://http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
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, 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. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Tues, 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. Music Basics for Kids Classes Forming
Music Basics for Kids Classes forming for Kindergarten-6th graders. Experience music through rhythmic movement, ear-training, singing games, and improvisation. Music Basics for Kids is based on Dalcroze Eurhythmics, an excellent foundation for all aspects of music making. Young instrumentalists with Dalcroze training typically progress faster and with heightened understanding and skill in their long-range musical studies.
Classes meet on Saturday mornings in the Music Department starting on September 18 and running through June. All classes taught by Dorothea Cook, also on the faculty for Dalcroze Eurhythmics at the Lucy Moses School of Music and Dance in New York City.
For information about the Application Process contact: Edith Auner, Director Pre-College and Community Music Programs at (631) 632-7328 or e-mail at Edith.Auner@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
3. SBDC Workshop:Ebay and E-Commerce,Tues.,9/21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at H. Lee Dennison Building, Vet's Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge
Individuals and small businesses alike are having phenomenal success selling their products and services using the Internet. Create your own success story! Find out what you need to know to do business on the Internet. $20. per person. To register or for additional information, please call Ann (SBDC) at 632-9148
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
4. Computer Classes Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
NCE 325.4 - 2 sessions - Fee: $99
Creating basic Web pages is easy with Microsoft's page layout program. Learn about Publisher's "WYSIWYG" word processor-like tools, built-in HTML code generator, design considerations, page wizards, page enhancements, debugging and site publication.
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or equivalent experience.
Section A: Thurs, 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 23, 30, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
5. Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $229
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 2004
To register or information go to;
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. Computer 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. 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
8. 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, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM., 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
9. Spinning Specialty Classes
Spinning Classes September 2004 - December 2004
Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Starting 9/21/04
$60.00 for 12 weeks-Instructor Isabel
(SAC, Aerobic Studio II)
Thursdays 6:15pm - 7:15pm Starting 9/24/04
$55.00 for 11 weeks-Instructor Sibel
(SAC, Aerobic Studio II)
This class is a separate fee from the regular fitness class schedule.
To register please contact the Wellness Center Manager at 632-7263
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
10. Fall Fitness Classes
Fall classes will begin on September 20, 2004 - December 10, 2004
Graduate Students and Faculty/Staff that would like to attend any of the above classes will need to purchase a Punch Card.
Purchase a Punch Card at any fitness class with a fitness attendant. Every class is staffed with a fitness attendant for your convenience.
Contact Allison Milano at 632-7263 if you would like a registration packet mailed to your office.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
11. Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
NCE 328 - 6 sessions - Fee $319
Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and CSS. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, and how to manage workflow. Students will explore the cross-application functions, such as incorporating Fireworks graphics and Flash buttons.
Required Text: Macromedia Dreamweaver MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by J. Tarin Towers, retail: $24.99. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, Oct 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2004
Section B: Sat., 3 full-day sessions 9:00-4:00pm, Oct 23, 30; Nov. 6
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
12. Defensive Driving Class Offered in October
The Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop emphasizing traffic safety awareness, is proven to reduce both accidents and traffic citations. Your attitudes and behaviors affect the way you drive. Learn to be a defensive driver and save 10% on your auto insurance (liability and collision) and reduce up to four points on your driving record. This is a six hour course. Two Wednesdays, 10/13 and 10/20, 6pm - 9pm; Student Union Bldg; Instructor: K. O'Brien. Send two checks $18/student, $22/non-student (payable to SBU Crafts Center), and additional $13 per person fee (payable to K. O'Brien). Mail registration form and two checks to: The Stony Brook Union Crafts Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200. The Crafts Center, located in the lower level of the Union building, offers non-credit arts and leisure classes and is open to everyone. Call for walk-in registration/brochure, 632-6822. Pre-registration is necessary.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
13. Arts, Crafts and Leisure Classes. Just for the Fun of it!
The Crafts Center, located in the lower level of the Union building is offering a series of non-credit, low-cost classes for fall 2004. We are open to everyone at the university and in the community. Call the Crafts Center for registration/brochure, 632-6822. Pre-registration is necessary. Register now to reserve your seat in class!
Classes include: Intro To Fine Art Photography, Darkroom Membership, Pottery on the Wheel, Ceramic Hand-building, Drawing For Those Who Think they Can’t But Would Like To, Watercolor, Hand Designed Greeting Cards, Polymer Clay Workshop, Bartending, Defensive Driving and more.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
14. Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage
NCE 325.5 - 3 sessions - Fee: $159
Microsoft FrontPage is a quick, effective way to create and manage professional-quality Internet sites without programming. It makes it easy for new users and professional Web developers to build and maintain well-designed Web sites in no time. Learn how to employ wizards, templates, page editing, graphics, themes and forms to create sophisticated looking frame-based sites. Students will also explore FrontPage's advanced features, Active X controls, Java applets, plug-ins, PowerPoint animation.
Prerequisite: Experience in basic webpage creation.
Section A: Thurs, 6:00-9:00 pm, Oct. 7,14, 21, 2004
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at <
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
>
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
15. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
NCE 314 - 4 sessions - Fee: $259
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 B: Tues, 9:00-12:45 pm, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2004
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at <
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
>
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
16. Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
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 B: Saturday course that meets for two full days and one half day. Oct. 2 and 9, 2004: 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Oct. 16, 2004: 9:00 am-noon
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at <
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
>
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
17. Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6
NCE 309 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This is an introduction to programming using Visual Basic. No prior programming experience or knowledge of programming required. This course provides the background knowledge on what programming is and guides you through the steps that professional programmers take when they're tackling a programming job from start to finish.
Required Text: Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6 (ISBN: 1590591518) by John Smiley, Retail US $29.99. Student must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: Saturday course that meets for two full days and one half day. Oct. 9 and 16, 2004: 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Oct. 23, 2004: 9:00 am-noon
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at <
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
>
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
18. Adult Chamber Music Workshop Auditions
Auditions for SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs, Adult Chamber Music Workshop on September 27.
The Workshops, now beginning their fifth year, are open to dedicated adult musicians of all levels of ability and experience. Ensembles for strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, and voice will be formed based on performance level and the best possible instrumentation. Pre-existing groups are also welcome. Ensembles will be coached by well-known and experienced musicians who bring years of chamber music coaching to the program. The workshops will be eight weeks in length and include six 90 minute coaching sessions, culminating in a recital in the Staller Center Recital Hall on December 5. Auditions for the workshop will be held on Monday, September 27, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The fee is $225 for the eight-week session.
Please call Edith Auner at 632-7328 or e-mail Edith.Auner@stonybrook.edu to schedule an appointment and for more information.
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
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 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
3. 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
4. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with these cancers, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Pat Gramer at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Career Fair
The Fall 2004 Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 12pm-4pm at the Sports Complex, Arena. This event is for Stony Brook students only to obtain full-time jobs, internships, and to meet with graduate schools.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career/
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
2. 6th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance- Sunday September 19, 2004
This ceremony will be held on September 19, 2004. Parents, families, friends and SBUH staff members are invited to attend to remember the babies and children. This memorial ceremony will include music, poetry readings, candle lightings and reading of the children's names. Please plan to arrive in the HSC Galleria at 1 pm. Weather permitting the ceremony will conclude at the Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden. For more information and to RSVP, please call (631) 444-3783 or (631) 444-2153.
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/cmgarden
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
3. The opening of a weekend enrichment program for children age 3-15 in Stony Brook.
A new branch of the SchoolPlus Enrichment Program is open in Stony Brook.
Classes will take place on Sundays in the Physics building. The first day of classes is September 19, 2004.
The Stony Brook program will initially offer: Mathematics - ages 5-15; Advanced mathematics - ages 12-15; Physics - ages 8-15; Special enrichment program for kids 3-4 years old - separate classes for Russian and English speaking children Art - ages 5-15
Russian language program - ages 5-15.
For additional information on SchoolPlus, please visit our website at
http://www.school-plus.com/
.
Preliminary registration for children ages 3-15 is now open on the school's website. You are welcome to register your child for any number of subjects we offer.
Contact information: For all questions, please contact the local organizer, Marina Polonskaia: email:schoolplus_sb@yahoo.com, phone: (631) 608-3467
http://www.school-plus.com
Submitted by: Marina Polonskaia