Campus Announcements for the week of 05/17/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Roadway Closure behind Administration Building from May 24, 2004 to June 6, 2004
2. Staying Connected - A Program for State and Research Retirees
3. Planning on Using Blackboard this Summer for your on-campus class? Have you submitted your Summer 2004 Blackboard request?
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week Activities
2. Graduate Program In Public Health
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Are you using the Notes 6.5 Calendar? How about the To Do List? Learn how to use this powerful tool!
2. Receive Announcements for Upcoming Civil Service Exams Automatically Through Email!
3. Blackboard, Blackboard, Blackboard - What is it? How can I use it?
4. Blackboard in a Nutshell - Tuesday 5/25 @ 1pm & Wednesday 5/26 @ 4pm
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. ***Cancellation*** Department Of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
2. Doctoral Defenses this week
3. Ecology and Evolution, Special Seminar
4. Ecology And Evolution, Dissertation Defense
5. The 2004 Distinguished Doctoral Colloquium, Wednesday May 19Th, 1:00Pm, SAC Room 302
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Play golf and support Habitat for Humanity!
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Senior Art Show To Open At Stony Brook
2. Campus Recreation Coed Volleyball Tournament
3. JP Morgan Chase Challenge - Tuesday, July 27, 2004
4. SBUPre-College and Community Music Programs, Adult Chamber Music Workshop Concert on May 23
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Tai Chi Summer Speciality Class
2. The Wellness Trek of Long Island
3. Osteoporosis: An Integrative Approach to Prevention and Management
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. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
4. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
6. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
8. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
9. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
10. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
11. Take part in Clinical Research Studies.
12. Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
13. Seeking Vounteers for a Cancer Study
14. Seeking Vounteers for a study to determine improvement in maternal and infant birth outcomes.
15. Chronic Pelvic Pain Study
10. Miscellaneous
1. *Retirement Party for Detective Jeanette Hotmer of University Police*
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Roadway Closure behind Administration Building from May 24, 2004 to June 6, 2004
Construction work associated with the Humanities Building Renovation Project will necessitate closing the Administration Building Loading Zone as well as the roadway and parking from the loading zone to the Humanities Building. Temporary H/C parking will be provided at the nearby meter spaces. Dates are subject to change as construction is weather dependent.
Submitted by: Theresa Kist/Admin
2. Staying Connected - A Program for State and Research Retirees
Did you or someone you know retire from Stony Brook University?
Then the Staying Connected Program is for you. To keep current with all the latest activities and events at Stony Brook University for retirees, go to the Human Resource Services website.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
and follow the links to Staying Connected.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
3. Planning on Using Blackboard this Summer for your on-campus class? Have you submitted your Summer 2004 Blackboard request?
Summer School is approaching! Have you requested your Blackboard site yet? IF not, why not? Request it today! Take a break and visit:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bbaccountreq
Requests are generated by hand, the longer you wait to submit your request, the longer you will have to wait for your Blackboard site to be set up.
Stress is a terrible thing. Request your site today to reduce your stress AND ours!
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/faculty.htm
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week Activities
All employees are invited to National Hospital Week events.
Healthcare information will be offered, including blood pressure, glucose, osteoporosis screenings and others. Visit Tuesday, May 18, 11 am-2 pm at the Galleria, HSC, level 3 for screenings, displays, raffles, etc. A lunch cart will be available.
Screenings and displays are scheduled for Tech Park, 31 Research Way, on Friday, May 21, 11 am - 2 pm and at the center of the Smithhaven Mall, Wednesday, May 19, 10 am-7 pm for the public. Other activities include a blood drive, Wednesday, May 12, noon - 8 pm at the Blood Bank, level 5. Donations can also be made during Hospital Week, May 17-23. University Police will conduct safety checks for infant/child car seats, Tuesday, May 11, 7am - 11am at the Stony Brook Child Care Center. For information and appointments for blood donations and the car seat check call HealthConnect, 444-4000.
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/events
Submitted by: Jo-Ann Oakes/UHMC
2. Graduate Program In Public Health
GRADUATE PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HEALTH: The Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center is proud to announce the Graduate Program in Public Health. Final authorization was granted by the New York State Education Department to confer the degree of Master of Public Health on students who successfully complete registered programs at Stony Brook. Applications for the Fall 2004 class are now being accepted! For more information, please visit our website at
http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/public_health_program
, or call Pat Villa at 444-2074.
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Are you using the Notes 6.5 Calendar? How about the To Do List? Learn how to use this powerful tool!
Register for this training session offered by Client Support (W. Campus) and learn how to use all of the features of the Notes 6.5 Calendar and To Do List to manage your time more effectively.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. Receive Announcements for Upcoming Civil Service Exams Automatically Through Email!
Take charge of your career development! Sign up and receive automatic email notifications of Civil Service Exam Announcements directly from the NYS Department of Civil Service. You'll receive notification of all Promotional Exam Announcements, as well as all Open Competitive Exam Announcements. All you need do is click on the link below, enter your email address in the space provided, and click on "Sign-Up".
http://www.cs.state.ny.us/announ/fm_form.cfm
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
3. Blackboard, Blackboard, Blackboard - What is it? How can I use it?
Have you heard of Blackboard but aren't sure how you could incorporate it into your class or your Department? Did you try to use Blackboard once before and are curious to see what's new?
Blackboard is being used on campus, not only for classes, but for communicating with students in various departments and organizations.
Join us on Monday, May 24th @ 11am in CELT, Melville Library Room E1337 to see how you can use this powerful on-line course management system.
Click on the URL below to register for this workshop
If you have questions or would like to request a workshop for your department, please contact us: 631-632-1565 (Diana) or 631-632-8054 (Tara)
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
4. Blackboard in a Nutshell - Tuesday 5/25 @ 1pm & Wednesday 5/26 @ 4pm
So you've requested your Blackboard account at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bbaccountreq
Now what?
Would you like a hands on workshop where you can post your syllabus, 1st assignment, and announcement for your students?
We will be holding two workshops the week before Summer School starts.
Blackboard In a Nutshell is a crash course for instructors with busy schedules!
This session will be held: Tuesday 5/25- 1-2:30pm & Wednesday 5/26 - 4-5:30pm
These workshops are open to all faculty, staff and teaching assistants who have requested Blackboard accounts at least 1 day prior to attending.
Click on the link below to register for Blackboard in a Nutshell
Any questions? Please contact us at: bboard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 631-632-1565 or 631-632-8050
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Ic/Classes/
Submitted by: Diana Voss/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. ***Cancellation*** Department Of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Please note that Dr. Scott Hawley's Seminar scheduled for Thursday, May 20th at 4:00pm has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled during the Fall, 2004 semester.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 2/8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
2. 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
3. Ecology and Evolution, Special Seminar
Please Note Time and Day - 10:00a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"ORANGUTAN TOOL USE AND THE EVOLUTION OF INTELLIGENCE AND CULTURE"
Dr. Carel can Schaik, Professor/Director of Graduate Studies, Biological Anthropology & Anatomy, Duke University
Host: Dr. Charles Janson
If you need a disabilty-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
4. Ecology And Evolution, Dissertation Defense
2:00p.m. Friday, May 21, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"THE ECOLOGICAL BASIS OF AGGRESSION IN WHITE-FACED CAPUCHIN MONKEYS,CEBUS CAPUCINUS, IN A COSTA RICAN DRY FOREST"
Erin Vogel, Department of Ecology and Evolution, SUNY at Stony Brook
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
5. The 2004 Distinguished Doctoral Colloquium, Wednesday May 19Th, 1:00Pm, SAC Room 302
The Graduate School invites you to recognise the academic endeavors of the winners of the President's Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students, by participating in the 2004 Distinguished Doctoral Students Awards Colloquium to be held on Wednesday May 19th,2004 between 1:00 and 3:00 PM at Student Activities Center Room 302.
Devicharan Chidambaram Department of Material Sciences Engineering "Towards a greater understanding of Corrosion Resistant Coatings"
Despina Tata Department of Psychology "Effects of Elevated Glucocorticoids on Hippocampal Morphology and Function"
Alok Gambhir Department of Physics and Astronomy "How Physical Mechanisms Facilitate the Flow of Information in Cells"
Christopher Heesy Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences "The evolution of Orbit Orientation in Mammals and the Function of the Primate Postorbital Bar"
For details please contact Smitha at smitha@ece.sunysb.edu or call 631-216-2348
Submitted by: Smitha Kakkuzhi Mappilakand/GST
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Play golf and support Habitat for Humanity!
2nd Annual Student Affairs Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing.
Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at Mill Pond Golf Course in Medford.
Open to all - faculty, staff, students, alumni & friends of SBU.
$150. per golfer includes all green fees, lunch, dinner, & awards.
DEADLINE FOR SIGNUP: May 21st
Contact Sue Dimonda at 2-7206 or Joyce Guglielmo at 2-6810.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/habitat
Submitted by: Marianna Savoca/OSA
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Senior Art Show To Open At Stony Brook
As commencement draws near, Stony Brook University proudly presents its annual exhibition of works by senior art majors. This year's show will be on view at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center for the Arts from Tuesday, April 27 through Wednesday, May 19.
The juried "Senior Show 2004" will include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, mixed media installations and works on paper, selected by faculty members of the Department of Art from among the best work of this year's graduating class.
University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, noon to 4pm, and 7 to 9pm. ADMISSION IS FREE. For further information, please call the University Art Gallery at 631-632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
2. Campus Recreation Coed Volleyball Tournament
The Department of Campus Recreation is now accepting registration for our one-day Coed Volleyball Tournament to be held on Tuesday, July 20th in the Pritchard Gymnasium. Teams will consist of at least six players (minimum 3 women) on the court at all times. Tournament will run from 5:15pm - 8:30pm. Registration Fee is $80.00/team. All games will be played in one night. Registration deadline is July 16th. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible participate. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano @ 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
3. JP Morgan Chase Challenge - Tuesday, July 27, 2004
3.5 Mile Run/Walk at Jones Beach on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 @ 7:00PM.
To register as a member of the Stony Brook University Team contact Susan DiMonda at 632-7206 or e-mail sdimonda @ notes. All participants must be employees of the university working at least 25 hours. Deadline to Register is June 11, 2004.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
4. SBUPre-College and Community Music Programs, Adult Chamber Music Workshop Concert on May 23
Stony Brook --- Enjoy outstanding performances by the Adult Chamber Music Workshop of the SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs, sponsored by the Music Department at Stony Brook University. Works for strings, woodwinds, piano, and voice will be performed including compositions by Schumann, Meyerbeer, Bach, Hensel and more. The concert is on Sunday, May 23, at 5:00 pm in the Recital Hall of the Staller Center for the Arts and is free of charge. For more information, call the Music Department at (631) 632-7330.
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Tai Chi Summer Speciality Class
TAI- CHI $50.00/per 6 week session
DATE: Tuesdays June 8, 2004 - July 13, 2004, TIME:5:15pm - 6:15pm LOCATION:(Wang Center—Chapel)
Instructor: Edward Bernstein
Tai-Chi is an ancient Chinese system of health exercises which can keep you youthful and vibrant throughout life. They are simple to practice and require no strength or athletic ability. Tai-Chi is mostly know for reducing stress, increasing flexibility, strengthening the immune system, developing grace and agility and bringing back the joy of life.
To register please contact Allison Milano at 632-7263.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
2. The Wellness Trek of Long Island
An Innovative Team Approach To Optimal Wellness. Starting every Monday in June, 7,14,21,28 between 5-6:30pm at the Student Activities Center Rm 307. You get course/education materials, presentations by Wellness Practitioners, gift certificates for complimentary visits to local Wellness Practitioners, a month supply of wellness supplements and a life style change that will give you optimal health, better sleep, vital energy, stabilized weight and much more. Cost is $137.00. Contact Ralph by phone, 1-800-838-8518 or email at wellnesstrekli@aol.com
Submitted by: Ralph C. Stears Jr./Admin
3. Osteoporosis: An Integrative Approach to Prevention and Management
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is conducting a series of three group visits focusing on the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess their risk of fracture and to determine if the bone loss management is optimal. The group visits review osteoporosis in an integrative, holistic fashion with focus on measures that may be added to conventional treatment such as nutrition with whole foods, supplements, yoga and exercise to improve hip and spine bone density. Conventional monitoring techniques and medical interventions with hormone replacement therapy and drugs are thoroughly reviewed and discussed
The three-part series will be held at 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park on Wednesdays, June 2, 9, and 16 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
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. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
Study: A Trial of Simvastatin (Zocor) to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Sponsored by: NIH through Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments. In addition, they would randomize to receive either Simvastatin or Placebo.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bernice Sealy (631) 444-3740 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
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 Orthopaedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. 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
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated upto $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. 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
9. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
Patients being treated with cholestrol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at 4-2017.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive week-days including two hospital overnights
For example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon
You will be free to pursue your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405, SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. Take part in Clinical Research Studies.
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at 631 499 8697.
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. Seeking Vounteers for a Cancer Study
We are seeking to identify new cancer markers in blood, tissue and body fluids. This may allow us to develop laboratory tests which can diagnose cancers earlier and/or identify patients who are at risk for a poor outcome and who may benefit from more aggresive therapy than is normally recommended.
Contact the GCRC at 631 444 6900 for further details and questions.
Compensation for $25.00 plus Hospital Parking Validation will be provided.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Seeking Vounteers for a study to determine improvement in maternal and infant birth outcomes.
Volunteers needed for a study to determine if prenatal obstetric anesthesia consults in the third trimeseter improves maternal and infant birth outcomes.
Compensation upto $50.00
For further information contact Katherine Kendrick, RN at 631 444 1605 or 631 444 2975
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. Chronic Pelvic Pain Study
The Pain Management Center is currently seeking volunteers for a chronic pelvic pain study examining the effectiveness of rectally administered Lidocaine. Subjects will be compensated up to $100 for their time. For more information, please call Kate Kendrick,RN at 444-1605 or email at kkendrick@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Katherine Kendrick/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. *Retirement Party for Detective Jeanette Hotmer of University Police*
After 31 years of service Detective Jeanette Hotmer is retiring from SUNY Stony Brook Police Department. Please join us in wishing her a long, happy and healthy retirement at a party being held in her honor. The party will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at the Bavarian Inn, 422 Smithtown Blvd., Lake Ronkonkoma from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $50.00 per person which includes buffet, unlimited wine, beer, soda, DJ & gift. If you cannot attend, but would like to give a gift, the cost is $10.00. Your name will be put on the gift card. Please respond by Friday, May 21, 2004 by contacting Rosemary Famiglietti 632-6350 or rfamiglietti@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Rosemary Famiglietti/Admin