Campus Announcements for the week of 08/02/2004
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03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Is your Lotus Notes mail file near or over the quota warning threshold? Do you know what this means?
2. Blackboard Faculty Showcase - Wed. Aug 4th 1-2pm CELT, Library E1337
3. Are you planning to use Blackboard this Fall?
4. Pre-college Japanese language classes on Sundays
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Lecture by Dr. Arthur Grollman: History of Medical Treatment, Herbal Supplements and the Placebo Effect
2. Psychiatry and Personality Conference at Sony Brook University
3. Doctoral Defenses This Week
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. SBU Cat Network Needs Volunteers
2. Habitat for Humanity Women's Blitz Build
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Stony Brook's Last Girls Lacrosse Clinic of the Summer (8/11/04)
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Reiki Certification Class
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
2. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
3. Are You A Type I Insulin-Dependant Diabetic?
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
6. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS.
7. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
9. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
10. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
11. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
12. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
13. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
14. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study
15. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality
16. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
17. Diabetes And Periodontal (Gum) Disease
10. Miscellaneous
1. Attention all Sports Complex General Locker room users
2. Opening Of School Volunteers
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. 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
2. Blackboard Faculty Showcase - Wed. Aug 4th 1-2pm CELT, Library E1337
On Wednesday, August 4th, Stony Brook faculty will be demonstrating the various ways they use Blackboard, Stony Brook's Online Course management system.
This is an informal event, an opportunity for Blackboard instructors to share ideas and practices.
Please join us from 1-2pm in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, located in the Melville Library Room E1337
You must register for this event. If less than 10 people register, it will be cancelled.
To register, visit:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Also, if you are interested in discussing how you use Blackboard, please let us know. You can contact us at: bboard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
3. Are you planning to use Blackboard this Fall?
Are you planning on using Blackboard this Fall? Have you requested your Blackboard class site?
If you are not sure, log into Blackboard and see if your Fall 2004 class is listed.
If it isn't, don't wait until the end of Summer! Request your site today at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bbaccountreq
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/faculty.htm
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
4. Pre-college Japanese language classes on Sundays
The Pre-College Japanese Language Program offers non-credit Japanese language classes on Sundays at the SBS building for the local community residents. A new beginner's class geared to middle and high school students will be added this fall. For details, see
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/japanese.nsf/pages/language
, or contact Eriko Sato (esato@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
http://www.stonybrook.edu/japancenter
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Lecture by Dr. Arthur Grollman: History of Medical Treatment, Herbal Supplements and the Placebo Effect
Please join us on Tuesday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Javits Room of the Melville Library for a lecture by Dr. Arthur Grollman on The History of Medical Treatment, Herbal Supplements and the Placebo Effect.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Science Club of Long Island.
http://www.sunysb.edu/library/specevents.htm
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
2. Psychiatry and Personality Conference at Sony Brook University
Stony Brook will host a Conference on Biological Basis of Personality and Individual Differences, 8/13-15, here on campus. Seating is limited. LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS 8/2. There is no onsite registration. Open to all.
Presenters: 20 clinicians, geneticists, psychologists, and neuroscientists from the U.S., South America, Europe, and Australia.
Topics: mapping personality onto the brain, the biology of traits, genetic markers for individual differences and vulnerability towards psychopathology, functional neuroimaging approaches,human and animal personality.
Registration and other details available at: www.PersonalityConference.com or contact Turhan.Canli@sunysb.edu
http://www.personalityconference.com
Submitted by: Turhan Canli/CAS
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
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. 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
2. Habitat for Humanity Women's Blitz Build
Stony Brook University is proud to be a sponsor of the Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk County "Women's Blitz Build". One house will be built during the course of one week in August; the partner family is a single mom and her daughter. Scheduled to take place August 23-28, 2004 with the dedication scheduled for August 30, there will be tow shifts of volunteers each day. Contact Chorgan at Z=8200 or Lotus Notes,or call 4-2252 to obtain a registration form.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Stony Brook's Last Girls Lacrosse Clinic of the Summer (8/11/04)
Come attend the last Stony Brook Girls Lacrosse Clinic of the summer. Our special guest of this clinic is Shari Krasnoo, the Head Coach at Boston College. The clinic will be held in LaValle Stadium, from 3:45-8:00 PM, on August 11th, 2004. SB faculty and staff will receive a $10.00 discount. The Seawolves Girls Lacrosse Clinics are designed specifically for girls and young women who want to take their game to the next level. Staffed by experienced coaches who are familiar with the women's game on the collegiate level, the clinics combine basic and advanced skill instruction, offensive and defensive strategies, and game experiences to help players put it all together. For more information or to receive a brochure, please contact Meghan McNamara at 631.632.4086 or via email at mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Meghan McNamara/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Reiki Certification Class
Date: Saturday August 7th & August 14th Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm Location: SAC Room 312
Contact: Nicole Bernholc, Reiki Master, NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, 81 Sheep Pasture Road Setauket, NY 11733 Phone 689-7118 Email nbernhol@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Cost: $150.00 - Reiki I Certification
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
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. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
3. Are You A Type I Insulin-Dependant Diabetic?
We are conducting a study to determine whether periodontal treatment can reduce specific markers of infection/inflammation that may make it more difficult for you and your physician to control diabetes.
Study participants will receive a free periodontal cleaning and payment up to $300.00
Please contact Ruth Tenzler, RN, BSN, CCRC @ (631) 632-9452 to discuss whether or not you may qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
A Trial of Zocor (an anti-cholesterol medication) to slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease. All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments, while participating in this trial.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" (Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible.
Please call (631)444-2215 Orthopedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS.
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bob Ferris (631) 444-3740 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
If you are in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, you may be eligible for a research study that is looking at different ways to manage stress and cope during pregnancy.
Through this study you may learn relaxation techniques, coping skills and stress reduction techniques. These skills may be useful to you during and after your pregnancy.
There is no cost to you. If you are interested, Please call (631) 444-6900 for more information
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at (631) 444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
Volunteers needed for Imaging Studies at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
The volunteer must be 20 years or older and in good health for participation.
Confidentiality maintained and transportation will be provided.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
Patients being treated with cholesterol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at (631) 444-7893.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive weekdays including two hospital overnights
For example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon
You will be free to pursue your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405, SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you are invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institute of Health. Participants will be compensated up to $200.
For further information call Dr Fred Friedberg at (631) 632-8252
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
13. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email at aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study
We are seeking to identify new cancer markers in blood, tissue and body fluids. This may allow us to develop laboratory tests which can diagnose cancers earlier and/or identify patients who are at risk for a poor outcome and who may benefit from more aggressive therapy than is normally recommended.
Contact the GCRC at (631) 444-6900 for further details and questions.
Compensation of $25.00 plus Hospital parking validation will be provided.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality
Qualified participants
- must be at least 18 years of age
- have no history of seizures, stroke, and head trauma.
- Not pregnant
- Do not currently take tricyclic anti-depressants or neuroleptic medication
- Other exclusion criteria apply.
Subjects will be compensated $25.00 per hour (approx. 1-2 hours).
For more information call 631-444-6900 or email Turhan.Canli@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
16. Do You Have Cellulite On The Thighs?
Volunteers are being recruited for an investigation of a new injection therapy which may dissolve cellulite of the thigh area.
If you are an adult (at least 18 years of age), in general good health and are interested in learning more about this clinical study, please call 631 444 2215.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
17. Diabetes And Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Are you a Type 1 Insulin-Dependent Diabetic? Do you have Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
We are conducting a study to determine whether Periodontal Treatment can reduce specific markers of infection/inflammation that may make it more difficult for you and your physician to control diabetes. Study participants receive a free periodontal cleaning and payment up to $300.00. Please contact Ruth Tenzler RN BSN CCRC @ ext.29452 (631)632-9452 or Dr. Maria Ryan @ ext 29529 (631)632-9529 to see if you qualify for this study.
Submitted by: Ruth Tenzler/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Attention all Sports Complex General Locker room users
August 9th all lockers in the General Women's Locker room will be cleaned, any locks remaining on lockers will be removed and all contents will be discarded.
On August 11th all lockers in the General Men's Locker room wll be cleaned, any locks remaining on lockers will be removed and all contents will be discarded. The Faculty/Staff locker rooms will not be affeted by this cleaning.
Submitted by: Abraham Turpin/Pres
2. Opening Of School Volunteers
Again, it is that time of year when we begin looking for Faculty/Staff and Student volunteers to Meet and Greet our new students during Experience Stony Brook Fall 2004 (Opening of School Activities). You can help with activities such as:
New Student Orientation and Convocation
Unsilenced Voices presentations
Campus tours
and more!
Below is the link to the Online Volunteer Sign-Up Form and a full schedule list of all the Opening Activities. You can help out in as much events as you want as long as there are no time conflicts
http://www.studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/surveys/volunteer/index.jsp
Submitted by: Claude Ambroise/UST