Campus Announcements for the week of 03/08/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Free Income Tax preparation and electronic filing for student employees
2. Nominations for Elizabeth Couey Award 2004 now being accepted!
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - Qualities of An Effective Supervisor
2. Building Your Financial Future (Presented by TIAA-CREF) A Lunchtime Workshop (lunch will be provided)
3. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training, Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (3 hrs.) - (2 sessions - Part I & II)
4. FMLA Workshop for Supervisors & Managers of Research Foundation Employees
5. What do you mean I need more signatures? Or: Getting your proposal out the door.
6. New Lotus Notes users: Learn how to send and receive mail.
7. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Colloquia and Workshops Schedules Kathleen Monahan, Director
8. ESSENTIAL OFFICE SKILLS Certificate of Completion Earn a Certificate from HRS Training & Organizational Development through SkillSoft e-learning
9. Important Training - PI Award Information Interface - Campus Rollout
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. President's Lecture Series: March 17, 2004 -- Colonel Matthew Bogdanos
2. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, March 12, 2004
3. Biochemistry and Cell Biology SEMINAR
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, March 10
5. The 15th Annual Jacob Bigeleisen Endowed Lecture
6. Discover the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, March 29 at the Eighth Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture
7. Queer Diaspora Conference, March 18, 2004, 1-7:30 pm, Wang Center, Rm 401
8. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
9. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
10. "Symbolic Boundaries and Structural Inequalities in Latin America: Bridging the Gap"
11. A Gathering of Science Scholars - Access for Underrepresented Students in the Biological, Engineering and Applied Sciences Friday, April 30th
12. 3/9: Information Session for Prelaw Students
13. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Herbert Edelsbrunner
14. How Many Days in Court are Enough? DNA and the Law
15. Center for Italian Studies Lecture: Thursday, March 18, 2004, 5:30 p.m. Speaker: Stefano Vaccara, Journalist, "America OGGI".
16. The Banality Of Everyday Trauma: Globalization, Migration, And Nostalgia
17. The Wars At Home: Stony Brook Campus Activism From Vietnam To Iraq
18. Doctoral Defenses this week
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. West 47th Street Documentary Film
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook University Spring Blood Drive 3/27/04
2. Habitat For Humanity, It's That Time Of Year Again When SPD Begins Our Habitat For Humanity Fund-Raising Activities.
3. Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden Fundraiser
4. Donations Sought for the 1st Annual National Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center Fine Art and Antique Auction
5. Habitat For Humanity - South Campus Community Lunch
6. Vendors Wanted - Yard Sale & Flea Market - April 3 - Benefit Habitat for Humanity
7. Wine Tasting to benefit Habitat for Humanity!!
8. Tupperware Fundraiser for Habitat Campaign - Hospital Cafeteria Location
9. Super Raffle To Benefit Habitat Campaign!
10. Solution to the Winter Blahs . . . Indoor Tag Sale - Includes Jewelry, Home Items + Baked Goodies
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. "YO SOY LATINA"
2. University Art Gallery In Staller Center To Feature Graduate Student Work
3. A Taste of Diversity International Food Fair Tuesday, March 16, 2004 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
4. Children's Concert to be presented by University Orchestra at Staller Center, Main Stage - Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.
5. The 11th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win $15,000!!
6. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
7. Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival, Call for Student Performers
8. Dil Se (From the Heart) Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. Charles B. Wang Center Theater, Free Screening
9. Free Reiki Healing Circle
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Think Summer - It's Almost Spring
2. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immediate Family Members
3. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Certificate Program Kathleen Monahan, Director
4. Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer NCE 325.6 - 3 sessions - Fee: $139
5. Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, NCE 328 - 6 sessions - Fee $319
6. GIF Animator for Web Sites NCE 325.7 - 3 sessions - Fee: $139
7. Auditions for SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs, Adult Chamber Music Workshop on March 15.
8. INTEGRATIVE ASTHMA CARE AND PREVENTION conducted by the Department of Family Medicine's Division of Wellness & Chronic Illness
9. Alexander Technique
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Tooth whitening study
10. Miscellaneous
1. Are you or your child Stony Brook Child Care Alumni? Remember Toscanini, Benedict, ECC, Stage XII, Clark Center, SBCCSI?
2. Ads in LI Historical Journal
3. Community Service-Learning, LLC Student Philanthropy Grant
4. FREE "Educators' Tax Guide - 2004 Edition" from UUP
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Free Income Tax preparation and electronic filing for student employees
Now through April 10 members of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will be on campus to prepare your Federal and State tax returns. VITA specializes in Nonresident alien tax returns. There is limited availability. Call Eileen Harrington at 632-6162 for an appointment. For general tax questions call Madeline Ricciardi at 632-9314. For Federal and State tax forms, click on the orange stamp on the right side of our homepage.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
2. Nominations for Elizabeth Couey Award 2004 now being accepted!
The Couey Award was established in 1974 in memory of Stony Brook's first Coordinator of Student Activities.
The Criteria are: Only seniors who plan to graduate this calendar year (May, August, or December 2004) are eligible, must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, must have made outstanding contributions towards the improvement and growth of student affairs and student programs at Stony Brook and must exemplify Elizabeth Couey's unique qualities, which include the ability to listen with understanding, guide without boundaries, give and take with love and grow with each passing day.
Nominators are asked to supply the following information: Nominee's name and Solar ID number, Campus Address, Permanent address, Academic Major/Cumulative Grade Point Average, Co-Curricular involvement, a statement indicating why the nominee should receive the Award.
Submit nominations to: Maria Terrana, Assistant Director of Student Activities, SAC, Suite 219, Z=2800 no later than Friday, April 9, 2004.
Submitted by: Maria Terrana/OSA
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - Qualities of An Effective Supervisor
Supervision is an ART. It not only takes knowledge and skills, but the key is knowing when and how to apply them. Timing is everything. Understanding human behavior and creating a healthy work environment is the theme of this workshop. We will focus on the attributes of successful supervisors: personal qualities (empathy, boundaries, attitude, resiliency, etc.) verbal/nonverbal behavior, styles of communication and dealing with conflict.
3/18/04 12:00 - 2:00 Women's Studies Colloquium Center
4/16/04 11:30 - 1:30 HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B
To Register: Please contact the EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. Building Your Financial Future (Presented by TIAA-CREF) A Lunchtime Workshop (lunch will be provided)
We have a few remaining seats!
Ever wonder, "How am I going to reach all my financial goals?" Like most people, you have financial goals, but life's demands always seem to get in the way of budgeting for your financial objectives. We understand and want to help, so we created a workshop to show you how to pull your finances together and approach those important goals with definite purpose:
Topics covered include:
The basics of financial organization and budgeting
Establishing and prioritizing your financial goals
Summary of how to protect your income and assets
A detailed examination of cash flow and net worth statements
Using TIAA-CREF products for your goals and some investment principles to consider.
Target Audience: Ages 25-40, but all are welcome
DATE: Thursday, March 11, 2004 TIME: 12:00-1:15
To register, contact Marta at TIAA-CREF: 1-800-842-2733 X 3129
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
3. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training, Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (3 hrs.) - (2 sessions - Part I & II)
Your role as a supervisor is a critical one in assisting your employees to seek professional help and consequently improve their level of functioning on the job and in their personal lives. Through knowledge and practice participants will be able to achieve the following workshop objectives:
a. To identify specific behavioral and job performance problems
b. To review the myriad of problems that may be the cause of deteriorating job performance (e.g. depression, substance abuse, family crisis, death of a loved one, etc.)
c. To understand the possible dynamics in the supervisor/supervisee relationship when faced with poor performance
d. To role-play techniques to ensure a successful workplace intervention
3/25/04, 3/26/04 - 12:00 - 1:30 Women's Studies Colloquium Ctr
4/23/04, 4/30/04 - 11:30 - 1:00 HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B
To Register: Please contact the EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. FMLA Workshop for Supervisors & Managers of Research Foundation Employees
This training focuses on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) specifically for the Research Foundation Employee. The training is recommended for VP Coordinators, Department Heads, Managers and Supervisors who are responsible for administering campus policies.
This workshop is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the Family Medical Leave Act, in order to assist them with implementing this Federal Law and employee entitlement. We will review eligibility requirements, employee and employer responsibilities, and the coordination of implementing FMLA with other leave entitlements, such as accrual charging, Short Term Disability and Workers Compensation. Call HR training at 632-4501 to register
Date: March 16, 2004 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Place: HSC - Room to be announced
Conducted by: Skevy Giannitsas Benefits, Human Resources Services
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
5. What do you mean I need more signatures? Or: Getting your proposal out the door.
Approval from your chair and dean; Use of hospital staff, patients or facilities; Matching/cost sharing; Faculty from other departments. Presented by the Office of Sponsored Programs. Wednesday, 3/10/04, 12:45-2 p.m., Stony Brook Union, Room 236. Lunch provided. Contact Kris Duryea at 2-9347 or email kduryea@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to preregister.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/new/seminar.html
Submitted by: Kristina Duryea/Res
6. New Lotus Notes users: Learn how to send and receive mail.
Register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail!". In this intro level class you will learn how to navigate Notes 6.5 and use the basic functions to send and receive mail.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
7. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Colloquia and Workshops Schedules Kathleen Monahan, Director
Colloquia Schedules
Colloquia are free and the community is cordially invited
Colloquia are held at the Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5, Thursday's 11:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.
April 15, Marianne Esolen, Good Grief: Helping Children Address Issues of Traumatic Grief
May 6, Delores Reagan-Cordon, Battered Women and Pregnancy, Suffolk County Perinatal Coalition
Workshop Schedule
Advance registration is required for workshop.
Workshop is $30.00, To register Contact: Ellen Kosloff at 631/444-3694
Workshop are held at the Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 6, Friday 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.
April 16, Carol Forgrash, CSW, An introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
8. ESSENTIAL OFFICE SKILLS Certificate of Completion Earn a Certificate from HRS Training & Organizational Development through SkillSoft e-learning
Complete the following SkillSoft e-learning courses, at your own convenience, at work or at home, and earn a Certificate of Completion for Essential Office Skills. 1) Microsoft Office 2000: Beginning Word OR Creating Documents in Word 2002, 2) Microsoft Office 2000: Beginning Excel OR Basic Features of Excel 2002, 3)Getting Started - Administrative Support, 4)Everyday Business Etiquette, and 5) Essentials of Electronic Communication
To register for the next SkillSoft "Sign-On and Use" session on March 16th, click on the link below, print and complete a registration form, and fax to Training at 2-2414.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Carol Londoiro/Admin
9. Important Training - PI Award Information Interface - Campus Rollout
The Research Foundation has completed work on the PIAI, a new Web based inquiry system created for easy, timely access to data from the RF business system in a grant centric format. This tool is intended to be responsive to the needs of principal investigators and departmental administrative staff who support them. This system provides user friendly access to a wide range of administrative and financial information necessary for effective management of research awards and projects.
Due to limited seating and the overwhelming response, two more training sessions were added:
Monday, March 15--9a.m.-12 noon in HSC, L2, Lecture Hall 2
Thursday, March 18--1:30-4 p.m. in HSC, L2, Lecture Hall 4
To register for one of these sessions, or if you are unable to attend a session you are registered for, please contact Pat Lore in Human Resource Services at plore@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Marie Bilbao/Res
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. President's Lecture Series: March 17, 2004 -- Colonel Matthew Bogdanos
"President Kenny invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a Presidential Lecture by Colonel Matthew Bogdanos, espionage agent, assistant district attorney, 9/11 survivor, and decorated soldier, entitled, "Iraq Museum Investigation: Fact & Fiction." A slide presentation and discussion of the looting of Iraq's antiquities last April and the recovery process will be the focus of his talk. -- Wednesday, March 17; 12:45-2:00 p.m. (Campus Lifetime), Charles B. Wang Center Theatre."
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
2. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, March 12, 2004
Dr. Martin Manning from NOAA, will present a seminar entitled "Assessing the Science of Climate Change: The Interface between Science and Policy" at 12:30pm on March 12, 2004.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please call at 632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
3. Biochemistry and Cell Biology SEMINAR
On Thursday, March 11, 2004, Dr. Janos K. Lanyi, Chair of the Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of California, Irvine, has been invited by Dr. Steven Smith to present a seminar. The seminar is entitled, " Proton Transport Mechanism from Crystal Structures of the Nine States in the Bacteriorhodopsin Photocycle". You are invited to attend at 4:00pm in room 038, Life Sciences Building. Refreshments will be served at 3:45pm. If you should require special accomodations, please contact 2/8550.
http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/pandb/faculty/jklres.html
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, March 10
Dr. Changsheng Chen of the School for Marine and Technology, University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth, will present a seminar entitled, "An Unstructured Grid, Finite-Volume Coastal Ocean Model: Validation and Application" on Wednesday, March 10. The seminar will take place on South Campus at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
5. The 15th Annual Jacob Bigeleisen Endowed Lecture
The Department of Chemistry presents the Fifteenth Annual Jacob Bigeleisen Endowed Lecture given by Yuan Tseh Lee, Ph.D., Nobel Laureate, Charles B. Wang Center Theater, Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Lecture starts at 2:00 p.m.
The 2004 Bigeleisen Lecturer is Dr. Yuan T. Lee, President of the Academia Sinica in Taiwan.
A native of Hsinchu, Taiwan, Dr. Lee is the recipient of: The 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, United States National Medal of Science, Faraday Medal from the Royal Chemical Society, Ernest O. Lawrence Award: US Department of Energy, Harrison Howe Award, American Chemical Society Peter Debye Award
If you need further information, please contact Rita Nicholaides 2-7885
Submitted by: Doreen Aveni/CAS
6. Discover the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, March 29 at the Eighth Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture
One of the most challenging problems in modern biology is to understand how the brain computes. Charles F. Stevens has been studying the brain for more than 40 years, and in this lecture he will describe some of the ways the brain is like (and unlike) a computer.
Dr. Stevens is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator and professor of molecular neurobiology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego. He is a pioneer in both electrophysiology and neuroscience and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Please join us Monday, March 29, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. in the Staller Center for the Arts.
The lecture is free and intended for a general audience.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/mind/
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
7. Queer Diaspora Conference, March 18, 2004, 1-7:30 pm, Wang Center, Rm 401
The Women's Studies Program at Stony Brook presents a one-day interdisciplinary conference on "Queer Diaspora." Six leading scholars and activists will re-examine queer issues in diasporic and transnational contexts. Presenters will address an exciting range of topics including photography, popular music, literature, phenomenology, performative practices, countermemory, and migrant labor. These presentations engage the various articulations of desire with the fluidity of translocation. Speakers are Gayatri Gopinath (UC Davis), David Eng (Rutgers University), Licia Fiol-Matta (Lehman College, CUNY), Chandan Reddy (University of Washington), José Muñoz (New York University), and Helen Leung (Simon Fraser University). This conference is free and open to the public.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
8. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
On Thursday, March 11, 2004 Dr. Janos K. Lanyi, University of California, Irvine hosted by Dr. Steven Smith will be holding a seminar entitled, Proton Transport Mechanism From Crystal Structures of the Nine State in the Bacteriorhodopsin Photocycle in Room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
9. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"OF PARROTS AND DIRT: AVIAN GEOPHAGY IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON"
Dr. Donald Brightsmith, Department of Biology, Duke University
Host: Dr. Catherine Graham
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
10. "Symbolic Boundaries and Structural Inequalities in Latin America: Bridging the Gap"
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 4:30 PM, Melville Library, E4340, Humanities Institute (HISB)
LUIS REYGADAS, UAM-Itztapalapa, Mexico and LACS Rockefeller Fellow
Mexican Anthropologist Reygadas navigates symbolic and cultural facets of hemispheric inequality from his exciting year of research at Stony Brook as a LACS-Rockefeller Fellow.
Co-Sponsored by LACS and HISB.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
11. A Gathering of Science Scholars - Access for Underrepresented Students in the Biological, Engineering and Applied Sciences Friday, April 30th
The Center for Inclusive Education will host a regional conference that will highlight the research accomplishments of underrepresented students, both undergraduate and graduate, and the success of the myriad of diversity programs that promote their academic achievements and encourage the pursuite of a career in the professoriate. The conference will feature excellent skill-building workshops, a regional research symposium and competition of science posters, a nationally recognized and celebrated keynote speaker, and a networking session.
We encourage the participation of students, faculty and university staff. There is a nominal conferece fee for students, however we hope it will be covered by their advisor, department or diversity program affiliation. There is no charge for faculty or staff to participate.
Please refer to our website at www.stonybrook.edu/agep for more information and to download registration forms. The deadline to register is March 17th.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/agep
Submitted by: Kathryne Piazzola/Prov
12. 3/9: Information Session for Prelaw Students
ATTENTION PRE-LAW STUDENTS
Tuesday, March 9 Professor from Brooklyn Law School discusses getting into (and through) law school
Come hear from Margaret Berger, the Suzanne J. and Norman Miles Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. She was recently recognized by the American Law Institute/American Bar Association with the Rawle Award for her role in developing new approaches to judicial treatment of scientific evidence.
Professor Berger will speak about applying to and attending law school, so come with your questions!
Tuesday, March 9, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m., Javits Room, 2nd Floor,, Melville Library
Light refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: James Montren/Prov
13. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Herbert Edelsbrunner
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup, the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology, and the Provost's office.
Professor Herbert Edelsbrunner (Duke University) will speak about "Bio-geometric Modeling" at 12:45pm in Computer Science 2311.
Professor Edelsbrunner is the founder of Rainbow Geomagic, Inc., and the first computer scientist to receive the National Science Foundation's Waterman Award.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/events/DLseries/
Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS
14. How Many Days in Court are Enough? DNA and the Law
When and Where: Monday, March 8 at 4:00 PM in the Student Activities Center, Room 302
Background: The law has always valued finality in criminal proceedings. It favors not reopening cases, after a guilty verdict and unsuccessful appeal, on the ground that new evidence has been found. This has been undercut by the advent of post-conviction DNA testing, which has led to 142 convictions being vacated. Many of the released inmates served more than ten years in prison, and quite a number were on death row. This development suggests the need for a new balance between finality and justice on our criminal justice system. How to achieve this raises complex issues that state legislatures and Congresses are just beginning to address.
Speaker: Margaret Berger, the Suzanne J. and Norman Miles Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School.
Submitted by: James Montren/Prov
15. Center for Italian Studies Lecture: Thursday, March 18, 2004, 5:30 p.m. Speaker: Stefano Vaccara, Journalist, "America OGGI".
Center for Italian Studies Lecture: Thursday, March 18, 5:30 p.m. Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room N5004.
Stefano Vaccara, a journalist with the USA/Italian Daily, "America OGGI" will speak on the topic: Media, Politics, and Democracy: Italy's Case. All are invited. Free and open to the public. Call 632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
16. The Banality Of Everyday Trauma: Globalization, Migration, And Nostalgia
Tuesday, March 9, 5 pm Charles B. Wang Lecture Hall 1. Admission is Free, Reception to follow.
Ban Wang seeks to dispel the mirage of globalization by revealing its traumatic consequences on the laboring body on the move. Excerpts from the film Durian Durian (Liulian piaopiao) by Hong Kong director Fruit Chan illustrate the traumatic images of the productive body in the sex trade. Cosponsored with the Humanities Institute.
http:// www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
17. The Wars At Home: Stony Brook Campus Activism From Vietnam To Iraq
Wednesday, March 10, 12:30pm, Charles B. Wang Center Lecture Hall 1. Free.
Veterans of the Vietnam War protests at SBU compare their experiences and analyses of U.S. interventions abroad with current student activists. Part of the Global Issues Forum, Sponsored by the Sociology Department
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
18. 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
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. West 47th Street Documentary Film
The Division of Medicine in Society will be hosting a screening of the acclaimed documentary about mental illness WEST 47TH STREET on Wednesday, March 10th in HSC Lecture Hall 5 (level 3) at 6:00 p.m.
For more information about the film, see the website:
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2003/west47thstreet/index.html
If you have any questions, contact us at 444-8029
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
When Kids Get REALLY Mad Management of Acute Agitation in Psychiatrically Hospitalized Children, Gabrielle Carlson, MD, Professor, SUNY Stony Brook
David Margulies, MD, Resident, SUNY Stony Brook, Nursing Staff - 12N
Tuesday, March 9, 2004, 11:00 am, HSC L2 LH1
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Stony Brook University Spring Blood Drive 3/27/04
Announcing Stony Brook's Next Blood Drive. The drive will be held in SAC Ballroom B from 12:00pm to 5:30pm on Saturday, March 27th during the I-CON Science Fiction Event! Last year Stony Brook donated almost 2200 pints of blood, help us beat our record this year! So bring a friend and come join us in this life-saving venture. If you have any questions, or for more information on blood donation, please call John at 2-6100 or visit our newly updated website.
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/Pres/blooddrive.nsf
Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres
2. Habitat For Humanity, It's That Time Of Year Again When SPD Begins Our Habitat For Humanity Fund-Raising Activities.
SPD is hosting on-going 50/50 drawings every two weeks beginning with the first drawing on January 16th. Drawings will be on Friday - the pot will be split - 50% going to the ticket holder and 50% going to the Habitat for Humanity Fund. Drawings will be held on 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, and 5/21.
Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 tickets for $5.00, and 13 tickets for $10.00. Tickets may be purchased from Marlene Brennan through each Thursday afternoon prior to the Friday drawing.
We hope everyone will help us support Habitat and share in the fun with us here at SPD.
Marlene Brennan, Director, School of Professional Development, SBS, N249, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4314, E-mail: Marlene.Brennan@sunysb.edu, ph: 631-632-7068 fax: 631-632-5794
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
3. Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden Fundraiser
There will be a fundraiser to benefit the Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden on Wednesday March 10th from 10 am- 4 pm. A jewelry sale(Jewelry provided by Brenda Perruzza) and painted stone raffle (stones donated by the Decorative Arts League of L. I.)will be held on level 5 around the corner from the cafeteria. Please stop by to show your support for the garden.
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/cmgarden
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
4. Donations Sought for the 1st Annual National Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center Fine Art and Antique Auction
The National Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center at Stony Brook University Hospital will be hosting its 1st Annual Fine Art and Antique Auction this fall. We are seeking donations of fine art, antiques and collectibles. These may include paintings, prints, sculptures, sterling silver items, small furniture, lighting, collectible glass, porcelain and pottery items, old toys and sporting goods, coins, jewelry, and anything old, unusual or collectible. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds will directly support the National Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center at Stony Brook University Hospital. To make a donation please contact Bill Scherl in the Department of Neurology at 444-3428
Submitted by: William Scherl/UHMC
5. Habitat For Humanity - South Campus Community Lunch
Please join us for a community fundraiser luncheon on Thursday, March 11, 2004, from 11:30am-1:30pm in Marine Science Research Center's Endeavour Hall 120. Bring your own lunch or coordiamte with friends and colleagues to pack a picnic for yourselves.
We will provide coffee, tea, homemade desserts and lots of exciting raffle prizes in the form of certificates to local restaurants and businesses.
Suggested donation amounts are $15 for Students, $20 for Post Docs and Staff, and $25 for Faculty.
All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Thank you for your generocity! We hope to see you there!!
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
6. Vendors Wanted - Yard Sale & Flea Market - April 3 - Benefit Habitat for Humanity
FSA is again sponsoring a Yard Sale & Flea Market on Saturday, April 3rd, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The event will be held in the Stony Brook Union Fireside Lounge and Lobby. The cost is $15 for regular table rental and $25 for premium. Contact Chris Oster at 632-6513 to reserve a table or to donate items for Habitat.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
7. Wine Tasting to benefit Habitat for Humanity!!
The School of Health Technology and Management will hold a Wine Tasting to benefit Habitat for Humanity on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, 4-6 pm, at the Old Field Club.
Wines from Italy, Spain, Australia and New Zealand will be featured, and will be accompanied by an assortment of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. If you enjoy wine and would like to experience terrific wines at reasonable prices, please plan to join us! Spencer Marsh, Director of the HSC Library and local wine expert will be on hand to discuss the various wines, as will Bobby Hebert, manager of Hamlet Wines and Liquors in Setauket; featured wines will also be available for purchase.
Tickets are $50 and availability is limited. To order yours, call 4-2252 or visit us in the Dean's Office, HSC, L-2, Room 400.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
8. Tupperware Fundraiser for Habitat Campaign - Hospital Cafeteria Location
There's something for Everyone. Come and see what's new!
Many specials for $10 or below. DATES: March 10th & March 19th TIMES: 11am - 3pm & 5pm - 7pm on both days
LOCATION: Outside Hospital Cafeteria, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, School of Medicine Event
Any questions, contact Diane Rodriguez at 2/1474 or Gina Cancilla (631) 696-5377.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
9. Super Raffle To Benefit Habitat Campaign!
So many prizes you're sure to win! Tickets are only 2 for $5.00. Take a chance and try for gift certificates for restaurants (Indian, Japanese, Thai, American, Italian, Greek, Spanish and others), Theatre Three tickets, Long Island Ducks tickets, Arthur Murray Dance lessons, floral arrangements, Spa certificates, Candy certificates, a Loretta Wells makeover.... These are just some of the great prizes you may win, but you have to get your tickets before March 23rd!
Buy your tickets from the following locations:
Hospital Side: Barbara Katz, School of Medicine Office, room 177
University Side:Diane Rodriguez, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, 450 Life Sciences Building, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drawing to be held on Wednesday, March 24th at 1:00pm. You do not have to be present to win. One prize per person. For information, contact Diane Rodriguez at 2/1474.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
10. Solution to the Winter Blahs . . . Indoor Tag Sale - Includes Jewelry, Home Items + Baked Goodies
Purpose: To raise money for Habitat for Humanity
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2004, Location: Melville Library Galleria (near North Reading Room)
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Don't miss out!
Submitted by: Maryanne Vigneaux/Lib
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. "YO SOY LATINA"
"YO SOY LATINA" is coming to Stony Brook! The is a collection of monologues discussing the lives of Latina women in society today. The play is both sentimental and humorous. It will be held in the Student Activities Center, Friday, March 12, 2004 at 8pm. Doors will open at 7:30pm. The tickets cost $3 for faculy/staff, $5 off campus and students are FREE. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Tania Ortiz at tortiz@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or 2-6789
Submitted by: Tania Ortiz/OSA
2. University Art Gallery In Staller Center To Feature Graduate Student Work
Work by seven graduate students of fine arts will be exhibited in the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center from Saturday, February 28 through Saturday, April 3. A reception honoring the artists will be held Saturday, March 6, 7:00-9:00pm. Admission is free. The "MFA Thesis Exhibition 2004" includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed media installations by Kate Diago, Daniel Kitchen, Bryan Lauch, David Luke, David Morris Nelinson, Sang-Ah Suh, and Kentaro Totsuka. All seven artists are degree candidates in the Department of Art's Master of Fine Arts program. University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 12 noon to 4pm, and Saturday, 7 to 9pm. Additionally, the Gallery will be open for one hour before and during intermission of the following Staller Center performances: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Saturday, March 6; Judy Collins, Friday, March 12. For more information, call 631-632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
3. A Taste of Diversity International Food Fair Tuesday, March 16, 2004 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Student Activities Center, Ballroom A
Advance Sale Tickets available at the Administration Cart (Cash Only)
Enjoy international cuisines and live entertainment!
Visit all 7 stations for $only 7.50. Save $0.50 when you buy your ticket in advance from Tuesday, March 2nd through Monday, March 15th.
Tickets are also available at the Kelly Dining Center, Roth Food Court, Campus Connection at H-Quad (Resident Points), and at the Student Activities Center Food Court (Cash or Campus Points).
For a full menu of this event, visit
http://www.campusdining.org/images/event_images/event-156.jpg
http://www.campusdining.org
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
4. Children's Concert to be presented by University Orchestra at Staller Center, Main Stage - Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.
The University Orchestra, with Music Director and Conductor Susan Deaver, will present its annual Children's Concert on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:30 p.m. at Staller Center, Main Stage. This one-hour concert will include highlights from favorite orchestral pieces
exploring the unique sounds of a full sized symphonic orchestra.
Call the Staller Center box office at 631.632.ARTS for tickets ($8 general admission and $4 students and seniors. For further information about the University Orchestra contact the Department of Music at SUNY Stonoy Brook at 631.632.7330
www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS
5. The 11th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza Win $15,000!!
Stony Brook Child Care will hold it's 11th annual Child Care Cash Bonanza on Thursday, May 13th, 2004 and will be held at the Student Activity Center. Tickets are $50.00 each and they may be purchased at the child care center or at the Bursar's office. A ticket admits two adults for a Champagne, International Coffee, Tea and Dessert Extravaganza.
For more information, please call 632-6930 or 632-KIDS.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
6. Campus Recreation Golf Tournament
The Department of Campus Recreation will be holding its' Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 7th @ 11:00am at the Heatherwood Golf Club in Centereach. The tournament format is best ball, with team low gross, longest drive and closest to pin awards given out. This tournament is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University. Each foursome will be allowed one guest player who is not affiliated with the university. Cost, which includes green fees and lunch, is $46.00 per person for faculty/staff/alumni/guest and $36.00 per person for undergraduate students. For more information, please contact the Department of Campus Recreation at 632-7206.
http://www.recreation.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Dimonda/CAS
7. Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival, Call for Student Performers
The annual Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival, April 2004, will showcase Stony Brook University student talent. We need your help to identify student interest and participation. We are searching for a variety of student artists for events such as: Cultural Dance Expo (April 15), Dance Ensemble (April 15-18), Coffee House (April 19), Comedy Show (April 16), Street Fair (April 21), Battle of the Bands (April 17) and the Student Talent Showcase (April 22). Please send suggestions or encourage talented student performers to contact afonder@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for an application form. Application deadlines have been extended until March 12, 2004.
Submitted by: Amy Fonder/OSA
8. Dil Se (From the Heart) Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. Charles B. Wang Center Theater, Free Screening
Haunted by a dangerous and elusive woman (Manisha Koirala), an obsessive journalist (Shahrukh Khan) follows her to distant and ravaged frontiers of war and fantasy. With terror as backdrop, love, patriotism, and survival are called brutally into question. Excoriating,rooted in a death-driven, erotically charged fixation on a feminized, politically alien Other from Film Comment
(Mani Ratnam/1998/156 min./Hindi with English subtitles)
Second in the To Sing, To Dance, To Live Indian Popular Cinema Series
cosponsored with the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library
http://www.stonybrook.edu/wang
Submitted by: Sunita Mukhi/Pres
9. Free Reiki Healing Circle
Energize your day with a meditation, and a Reiki healing treatment.
Led by Nicole Bernholc, Traditional Reiki Master, NYS Licensed Massage Therapist March 11th, 25th, April 15th, 29th, May 13th, Student Activity Center, Room 309, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
For directions, registration, and additional information contact: Wellness Center Staff (631) 632-7209
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Think Summer - It's Almost Spring
Visit the Summer Sessions website at www.stonybrook.edu and take a look at the wide selection of courses available this summer - 500 undergraduate and graduate courses, many of them scheduled in the evening for the convenience of working adults and college students with daytime summer jobs. Summer is the perfect time for college students to take a class that is a prerequisite for a fall course or to finish up those last few credits needed for graduation. Other students use the summer to concentrate on a year-long introductory sequence in foreign languages, math or science. High school studnets who are rising seniors can find out what college classes are like by taking a freshman-level class in Session II. For further information visit the Summer Sessions website or call 632-7790.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
2. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP Employees and Their Immediate Family Members
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, March 20, 2004 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the SAC Room 305 for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25.00 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 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 2-6570 or corinne.burns@sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
3. The Family Violence Education and Research Center Certificate Program Kathleen Monahan, Director
Certificate Program
Advance registration is required for the Certificate program
Program Cost is $60.00, To register Contact: Ellen Kosloff at 631/444-3694
Certificate program are held at the Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Lecture Hall 2, Saturday 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.
March 13, Kathleen Monahan,D.S.W.,B.C.D., Play Therapy with Traumatized Children
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
4. Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer NCE 325.6 - 3 sessions - Fee: $139
Image Composer provides an foundational body of knowledge that may be used with any imaging software to create, customize and arrange your on-screen images. Make your websites come alive with high-quality, professional-looking graphics. Topics include: arranging, customizing and creating on-screen graphics by featuring the use of images with shapes.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows and experience in basic webpage creation.
Section C: M/W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Mar. 10, 15, 17, 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
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
5. 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. (No knowledge of Flash required.)
Section C Sat, 9:00am-4:00pm, Mar. 20, 27;April 3, 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
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. GIF Animator for Web Sites NCE 325.7 - 3 sessions - Fee: $139
Make your websites mesmerizing with motion! GIF Animator is the fast and easy way to create and customize animations for your websites. No code is required. An easy-to-use program, Microsoft GIF Animator allows you to drag images directly from Microsoft Image Composer, customize your animations the way you want and quickly make them Web-ready. Make your animations loop, spin and fade in and out; set the size and transparency of your images and control a wide range of other options all with a simple click of the mouse.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows and experience in basic webpage creation.
Section C: M/W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Mar. 22, 24, 29, 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
7. Auditions for SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs, Adult Chamber Music Workshop on March 15.
The Workshops, now in their fourth 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 workshop will be eight weeks in length and include six 90 minute coaching sessions, culminating in a recital in the Staller Center Recital Hall on May 23.
Auditions for the workshop will be held on Monday, March 15, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The fee is $225 for the eight-week session. Please call Edith Auner, 632-7328 to schedule an appointment and for more information.
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
8. INTEGRATIVE ASTHMA CARE AND PREVENTION conducted by the Department of Family Medicine's Division of Wellness & Chronic Illness
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 three-part series will be held at the Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness, 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park on Wednesdays, March 24, 31, and April 14, 2004 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
For information and to register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
9. Alexander Technique
Sign-up for individual lessons with Instructor: Bob Bradley, Reiki Master and Pain Specialist
Alexander Technique, This workshop will be held for 4 weeks.
$60.00/per 4 week session on Mondays
Select One hour between 11:00 am - 2:00 pm that fits your schedule(SAC, Room 309)
Session II April 5th - April 26th
Pre-registration is required!!
To register call 632-7263 or e-mail allison.milano@sunysb.edu to secure a spot.
The Alexander Technique Can Teach You How To:
- Reduce tension and stress in everyday activities
- Prevent injuries and fatigue
- Help relieve chronic pain
- Allow for greater efficiency in movement
- Improve posture, coordination and self-image
- Increase energy and self-awareness
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Tooth whitening study
Would you like to whitening your teeth? Are you 18 years or older? If so, you might qualify to perticipate in a tooth whitening research study. Free dental exam and free tooth whitening, plus you will get up to $50 for participating in this study. Please call (631)632-8740 for details.
Submitted by: Ling Xu/HSC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Are you or your child Stony Brook Child Care Alumni? Remember Toscanini, Benedict, ECC, Stage XII, Clark Center, SBCCSI?
Child Care on the campus of Stony Brook University has evolved, grown and moved several times since the small parent co-ops of the 1960's. Still parent friendly and child centered, we are looking to locate old families and friends who can share their history, photos and experiences with us, and with everyone who has joined us in the new home we moved into on South Drive in September of 2001.
Please contact Denise Masone at 631 632 6930 or dmasone@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare/
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare/
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
2. Ads in LI Historical Journal
The Long Island Historical Journal, published jointly by the Center for Regional Policy Studies and the Department of History at Stony Brook University, is seeking ads for its 2004/2005 issue. Our subscribers are serious historians, university and public libraries, historical societies, regional planners, museums, and history buffs.
Ad prices start at $100.
Direct Inquiries To: Dr. Seth Forman, Editor, LIHJ, Department of History, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y. 11794-4348, (631)632-9021 campus, (631)853-6148 off campus, email: LIHJ@notes.cc.sunysb.edu; sforman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.sunysb.edu/history/lihj/lihj.html
Submitted by: Seth Forman/CAS
3. Community Service-Learning, LLC Student Philanthropy Grant
Is your organization planning a diveristy or Community Service event? The Community Service-Learning, Living learning Center is awarding mini-grants of up to $250 dollars. Student organized projects and programs that are related to diversity themes or support multiculturalism are eligible.
For more details and an application, please call (631)632-9993 or email Slainiebug@aol.com. Deadline is March 30th, 2004
Submitted by: Christopher Abed/UST
4. FREE "Educators' Tax Guide - 2004 Edition" from UUP
UUP (United University Professions) has a limited number of "Educators' Tax Guide - 2004 Edition" in the office for free distribution. Get some help with you taxes this year!
Stop by the UUP Office at 104 Old Chemistry anytime between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM for your copy. They will be given out on a first come, first serve basis.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl