Campus Announcements for the week of 07/05/2005
Table of Contents
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Coaching Your Staff; Giving Constructive Feedback
2. Tutor Training Workshop
3. FREE Saturday SBDC Workshop, Business Basic & Writing a Business Plan Workshop, July 16,9:30-11:30, Harriman Hall, SBU
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Doctoral Defenses This Week.
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Chemo Caps!
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. 2005 Stony Brook Girls Soccer Camp
2. Department of Campus Recreation Badminton Tournament
3. Department of Campus Recreation Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament
4. 2005 Stony Brook University Boys Basketball Camp
5. Long Island Ducks Tickets for UUP Members
6. 2005 Stony Brook Softball Pitcher/Catcher Camp July 11-14
7. Stony Brook Film Festival, July 21-30. Call (631)632-ARTS or go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. SBDC&SBU Center for Emerging Technologies presents:QUICK BOOKS Training,September 8, 15, 22, 2005 at L.I. Bus.&Tech Ctr.Great River.
2. Weight Watchers at Work Program
10. Miscellaneous
1. Mechanical Engineering Newsletter Available
2. WOLFSTOCK 2005 A Homecoming Tradition
3. Meet the oncology Nurse on the Cancer Helpline
4. Center for Italian Studies/Stony Brook Manhattan Event: July 13. Displays of and presentations on products, "Made In Sicily".
5. Job Opportunity - Bookkeeper
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Coaching Your Staff; Giving Constructive Feedback
During this session supervisors will identify the key components of coaching: setting performance expectations, monitoring progress toward meeting the expectations, coaching in a corrective way if expectations are not met, and providing supportive coaching. Supervisors will also gain an understanding of how coaching takes place informally on a daily basis.
Date: July 14, 2005 Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Place: Admin. Bldg. Room 192
To register for this workshop, please email a registration form (found on Human Resource Services website) to Pat Lore (plore@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) or fax to 2-2414.
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
2. Tutor Training Workshop
The Adult Literacy Center at Stony Brook is seeking volunteer tutors to tutor individuals on basic literacy and english speaking skills. The only requirement for volunteering is that you have a high school degree. In order to become a volunteer, you need to attend a tutor training workshop. The dates are as follows: September 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 17, 2005 (must attend all sessions)
Time of all sessions: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Workshop held on campus for your convenience!
This workshop fills up quickly, so please contact Cindy Brodsky, Literacy Coordinator, @ 444-5272 if you would be interested in learning more about this program.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
3. FREE Saturday SBDC Workshop, Business Basic & Writing a Business Plan Workshop, July 16,9:30-11:30, Harriman Hall, SBU
If you are considering starting a business, but are unsure about how to get started, then this workshop is for you.
Pre-registration is required, call Ann at 29140 to register.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Doctoral Defenses This Week.
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.html
Submitted by: Fernando Cuenca/GST
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Chemo Caps!
Calling all crafters! Dust off your kniting needles, crochet hooks, and sewing machines, the HSC Library is making chemo caps for cancer patients in the University Hospital.
The Chemo Cap group meets every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00pm in the HSC Library. If you enjoy knitting, crocheting or sewing and would like to meet others who share your hobby, as well as doing something good for others, this group is for you!
If you'd like to participate on West campus, a group meets Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00pm in the 2nd floor lounge of Psychology A.
For more information contact: Mary Chimato 4-6903, Susan Werner 4-3955, Melissa Monaghan 2-8551
Submitted by: Mary Chimato/HSC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. 2005 Stony Brook Girls Soccer Camp
The Stony Brook Women's Soccer Staff is running 2 soccer camps this summer. The first camp is for players in grades 9 - 12 and will run the week of June 27th - June 30th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This camp is designed specifically for club and high school players who are searching to take their game to the next level.
The second camp is designed for players between the ages of 7 - 13 the week of July 25th - 29th. The camp will run from 9:00am to 3:30pm. We do offer both team and individual training sessions for players who have a strong commitment to improve. If you are interested in either camp and would like additional information and a brochure, please contact Megan Mills at 632-3286 or by email megan.mills@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Megan Mills/Pres
2. Department of Campus Recreation Badminton Tournament
The Department of Campus Recreation is now accepting registration for our one-day Badminton (Singles) Tournament to be held on Wednesday, July 13th. Tournament will run from 5:15pm - 8:30pm in the Pritchard Gymnasium. Registration Fee is $10.00. All games will be played in one night. Registration deadline is July 11th. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. For more information or to register, please contact Marie Turchiano @ 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
3. Department of Campus Recreation Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament
The Department of Campus Recreation is now accepting registration for our one-day Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament to be held on Wednesday, July 27th 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 24th. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano @ 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
4. 2005 Stony Brook University Boys Basketball Camp
The Stony Brook Men's Basketball staff is running 2 weeks of basketball camp this summer for boys ages 8-16. The weeks of camp are July 11-July 15 and July 25-July 29. Camp will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the cost is $285. per week. If anyone is interested please contact Dan Rickard at 632-4498 or by email daniel.rickard@stonybrook.edu or Mary Scully at 632-4583 or by email mary.scully@stonybrook.edu. The application is available online at www.goseawolves.org.
Submitted by: Daniel Rickard/Pres
5. Long Island Ducks Tickets for UUP Members
United University Professions has tickets available to the Friday, July 8, 2005 "Long Island Ducks" vs. "Nashua, NH" Baseball Game and Pre-Game Picnic. The Pre-Game Picnic begins at 5:00 PM and Game Time is 7:05 PM. Tickets are $25 each and are available to all UUP members. Please contact the UUP Office at (63)2-6570.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
6. 2005 Stony Brook Softball Pitcher/Catcher Camp July 11-14
Now in our 5th year! A position-specific camp for players age 8-17.
Video analysis, camp t-shirts, daily snack and drink are offered. The camp is from 9:00am-12:00 noon and the cost is $165.00. For more information, please visit www.goseawolves.org or call 631-632-7282/4574.
http://www.goseawolves.org/camps
Submitted by: Megan Bryant/Pres
7. Stony Brook Film Festival, July 21-30. Call (631)632-ARTS or go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com
A $45 film festival pass is good for all movies and guarantees seating.
Parties and special events information at stonybrookfilmfestival.com. Single movie tickts go on sale Monday, July 11.
http://stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. SBDC&SBU Center for Emerging Technologies presents:QUICK BOOKS Training,September 8, 15, 22, 2005 at L.I. Bus.&Tech Ctr.Great River.
We are offering a series of three classes in QuickBooks taught by CPA and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Eileen Dunn. Price is $160 for the classes and $35.00 for Textbook. Registration is required and space in computer lab is limited. For more information and registration, please call Ann at 29140 or email: agarbarino@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
2. Weight Watchers at Work Program
A NEW 10 week session of Weight Watchers @ Work is being organized. Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday at 12:30 PM in the large conference room, School of Health Technology & Management. The cost is $99.00 for 10 weeks. We need 15 prepaid people to begin classes. Please call Debbie Hooper 4-2678 or email any questions.
Submitted by: Deborah Hooper/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Mechanical Engineering Newsletter Available
Get your copy of the Department of Mechanical Engineering's summer newsletter at
http://me.eng.sunysb.edu/news.php
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CEAS
2. WOLFSTOCK 2005 A Homecoming Tradition
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2005, HOST A TABLE IN THE EXPO TENT
Join us to experience the best tastes of Long Island's restaurants, wineries and breweries in the Alumni Food Pavilion. Check out what's new on campus at the University Expo Tent.
You can display your department information in the Expo Tent with brochures or giveaways which will be part of the Homecoming Wolfstock Village.
The Expo Tent will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. adjacent to LaValle Stadium. We can allocate 1 - 3 (6') tables for you to display your brochures, forms or giveaways. Last year approximately 3,500 people attended homecoming and as many stopped in to visit the Expo Tent.
To take part in the Expo Tent and host a table, please call 4-2899 x 1 for a registration form. Space is limited.
Submitted by: Yasemin Tansel/HSC
3. Meet the oncology Nurse on the Cancer Helpline
The Oncology Nurse from Stony Brook University Hospital's Cancer Helpline will be available in person to answer cancer questions at The Community Resource Center located in the Stony Brook Village on 7/6/05 from 12:00 noon till 2:00-PM. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
4. Center for Italian Studies/Stony Brook Manhattan Event: July 13. Displays of and presentations on products, "Made In Sicily".
"Made in Sicily" Event includes displays of olive oils, sweets, wines and liquors and presentations by professors and students from the University of Messina's program in International and European Education. Wednesday, July 13,at Stony Brook Manhattan; 401 Park Avenue South. Program Schedule: 2-6 p.m.-Walk-in opportunity to view displays and discuss "Made in Sicily" products with representatives from the University of Messina. 6 pm Program: Welcome from Center for Italian Studies; Greetings from NY State Assemblyman, Thomas Di Napoli; Commentaries from Professor Marcello Saija and Staff from the Deepartment of International Education and European Studies, University of Messina; and a viewing of Video:"Made in Sicily". All are invited. Free and open to the public. Call 631-632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
5. Job Opportunity - Bookkeeper
Faculty Student Association at Stony Brook University seeks an experienced Bookkeeper. Required: High School diploma, minimum 2 years bookkeeping experience, familiarity with PC based accounting software, good Excel and customer service skills. Also required demonstrated experience with A/P, J/E, G/L and bank recs. Excellent benefits - compensation, $35K-$37K. Send resume with cover letter by 7/17/05 to Chris Oster, HR Manager, FSA Stony Brook University, 250 Stony Brook Union, Stony Brook NY 11794-3209 or fax to (631) 632-6573 or e-mail on notes. AA/EOE
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA