Campus Announcements for the week of 08/08/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Interested in Using Blackboard this Fall but haven't requested your Course yet? ... Request your Course today!
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Nicotine Anonymous Open Discussion Meetings
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Tutor Training Workshop
2. TEAMWORK: What's Trust Got To Do With It?
3. Conflict Management (Course #HTPD09) (Corporate Education & Training)
4. FREE SBDC Workshop,"Business Basics & Writing a Business Plan",Sat., Aug.20, 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M., Harriman Hall,Rm304
5. Lawson Training
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Ecology and Evolution
2. Doctoral defenses this week.
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Celebrity Softball Game to Benefit SBUH Burn Unit- August 27 at Citibank Park
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. CNA Training Class
2. Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program.
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Seeking Young Adults 20-35 years of age for a Research Study
3. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
4. Healthy Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
5. Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
6. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
7. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
8. Recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
9. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
10. Are You Overweight?
11. Volunteers Needed For Pilot Study On Colon Cancer. Seeking Healthy Volunteers From All Ethnicites, 50 Years Of Age And Older
12. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
13. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
14. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
15. 1 Out Of 4 Women Has Genital Herpes And 90% Of Those Who Have It, Don't Know That They Do!
16. Donate 4 teaspoons of Blood.
10. Miscellaneous
1. Welcome Wagon
2. Spanish Proofreading Volunteers Needed
3. disability support services in need of adjustable desks.
4. New Adult Day Care Benefit for Veterans
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Interested in Using Blackboard this Fall but haven't requested your Course yet? ... Request your Course today!
If you would like to use Blackboard for your class during the Fall 2005 semester, you can request your Blackboard class site at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bbaccountreq
Courses are not set up unless the Instructor who is listed in SOLAR submits a request!
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/blackboard/faculty.html
Submitted by: Instructional Computing's Blackboard Support Team
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Nicotine Anonymous Open Discussion Meetings
Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to live free of nicotine. The only requirement is the desire to stop using nicotine. These meetings are open to patients and visitors as well as the community. Metings will be every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. in the Heart Center Conference Room of Stony Brook University Hosptal Level 5.
For further information, please contact Health Connect @ 631-444-4000.
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. 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, if you would be interested in learning more about this program.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
2. TEAMWORK: What's Trust Got To Do With It?
Have you ever been on a team where you couldn't seem to get anything done? Or the team members just couldn't work together? It is quite possible that the team members did not trust one another; lack of trust is one of the main impediments to effective teamwork. This video training program demonstrates how to build and maintain trust among team members.
Date: August 24, 2005, Time: 9:30am - 11:30am, Place: Administration 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).
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
3. Conflict Management (Course #HTPD09) (Corporate Education & Training)
No matter how hard you try, you can't avoid conflict! Some people thrive on conflict; while others walk away from it. During this program, participants will gain an understanding of conflict-related behavior and learn how to manage it more successfully.
Program Objectives:
-Identify your preferred strategy for dealing with conflict.
-Understand your strengths and weaknesses in dealing with conflict.
-Learn how to deal with conflict more effectively by analyzing conflict situations.
Open to all Hospital staff members.
DATE: August 16, 2005 TIME: 1:00pm-4:30pm
TO REGISTER: Contact Jean Solheim at 444-9805 for a registration form.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/UHMC
4. FREE SBDC Workshop,"Business Basics & Writing a Business Plan",Sat., Aug.20, 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M., Harriman Hall,Rm304
If you are considering starting a business, but are unsure about how to get started, then this workshop is for you. Speaker: Gloria Glowacki, Certified Sr. Business Advisor. To register, call Ann at 29140.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
5. Lawson Training
Lawson Training Class to be held on 8/29/05 from 1pm to 4pm, in the IT Training Room, (HSB - Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A). "For All Employees" To attend this class, please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. There will be 2 parts to this class, the first half is for ordering from the Storeroom in the hospital and the second half will be for ordering from an outside Vendor. Since it is very hard to get this classroom and I am not sure when I could get this class again, I suggest that all employees who are either new to Stony Brook or just would like a refresher course attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Ecology and Evolution
Dissertation Defense 1 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2005, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"A PHYLOGENETIC PERSPECTIVE ON SPECIES RICHNESS, COMMUNITY STRUCTURE, AND THE EVOLUTION OF ECOLOGICAL TRADE-OFFS IN EMYDID TURTLES"
Patrick R. Stephens, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631)632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
2. 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
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Celebrity Softball Game to Benefit SBUH Burn Unit- August 27 at Citibank Park
All are welcome to the HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARS Celebrity Softball game to benefit Stony Brook University Hospital's Burn Unit on Saturday, August 27, at Citibank Park in Central Islip, NY, the home of the Long Island Ducks.
This 9-inning charity event will pit the Hollywood Allstars against the New York Celebrity Allstars in an action packed game that promises to be a great evening for all who attend. Gates Open 5:30 PM and Game Time is 6:30 PM.
Tickets are $10. for reserved and box seats, and $8. for standing room only. Purchase your tickets as soon as possible at the Long Island Ducks Advance Ticket Window at CITIBANK PARK, by calling 1-888-332-5600 or through Tickets.com.
Submitted by: Catherine Mcwilliams/UHMC
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. CNA Training Class
The LI State Veterans Home together with the Stony Brook U.H. Clinical Education Department will conduct a 6 week Nurses Aide training program beginning September 12, 2005.
To apply for this program come to our CNA Open House August 17, 2005 4-6 pm, East Pavilion Classroom.
Submitted by: Michele Bienia/LISVH
2. Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program.
Information session Wednesday, August 24th, 6 - 7:30 pm. Center for Biotechnology. Stony Brook University
This program is targeted toward graduate students and post docs seeking to transition into non-academic industry careers. Strongly interdisciplinary, this innovative and cutting edge program draws its faculty and courses directly from the bioscience industry. This program will provide life scientists with a comprehensive understanding of the bioscience business environment to effectively enter the industry and/or government sector and to successfully contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurial aspects of industry. Meet and discuss the program with Course Directors, Jeff Yablon, former Chief Operating Officer at Icon Laboratories, Dr. Paul Scheiffle, President, inGenious Targeting Laboratory, Inc. and the program Alumni. Deadline for application to the Spring 2006 program is September 30, 2005. Full and partial financial support is available to qualified candidates. Complete details and application information can be found on
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/index.html
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Submitted by: Kate Posnanski/CEAS
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with cancer, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Pat Gramer at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. Seeking Young Adults 20-35 years of age for a Research Study
Earn Compensation up to $350
Seeking Young Adults 20-35 years of age for a Research Study to understand how nutrients regulate the liver in the production of albumin, a blood protein.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at 631 444-3740
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
3. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
We are researching insulin sensitivity in HIV (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy)
Compensation up to $2,450.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Rose Masone @ (631) 444-9362, General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. Healthy Volunteers needed for a study that investigates Sleep and Metabolism in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you are woman in good health, We Would Like to Invite You To Participate in a Research Project.
In association with the Northport Veterans Administration and the Stony Brook General Clinical Research Center, researchers are conducting a study that investigates sleep and metabolism in women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) compared to healthy women.
Healthy volunteers are needed to serve as the comparison group for IBS patients.
Participation involves a blood draw and two over-night sleep studies.
Every aspect of your participation in this study will be kept confidential.
And, as a courtesy for spending time and assisting the completion of this research, you will be compensated financially.
Please call our research office at Stony Brook University Medical Center to learn more about this study 632-3050.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
5. Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine (thyroid hormone) when co-administered with other medications.
Compensation will be provided.
Please contact The General Clinical Research Center at (631) 444-6900 weekdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
If You HAVE HAD Cancer You May Qualify to Participate in a Research Study Simply by Donating a Sample of Blood
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
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 up to $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at (631) 444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. Recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
The Cody Center, in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory and the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University, is currently recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
The purpose of the study is to increase our understanding of how language is processed by the brain in the presence of Autism Spectrum Disorder by using an MRI technique called functional MRI (fMRI).
Compensation: $40.00 Gift Certificate to BORDERS Per Visit
The procedure does not involve any injections, use contrast material or radiation. MRI is considered a safe procedure in children.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Jonathan Bentwich, Ph.D. Voice: (631) 344-2572 Email: jbentwic@bnl.gov
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. 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
10. Are You Overweight?
We are Seeking Individuals, Both Men and Women, 25 to 45 Years of Age to Participate in a Research Study Looking at "Markers of Pre-Diabetes" in Overweight People
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Participants Will be Compensated up to $500.00
For More Information, Please Contact Jeanne Kidd @ 631-444 3740
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. Volunteers Needed For Pilot Study On Colon Cancer. Seeking Healthy Volunteers From All Ethnicites, 50 Years Of Age And Older
Colon Cancer is the third most prevalent cancer in the United States. We are seeking healthy male and female volunteers from all ethnic groups, 50 years of age and older, of normal weight who are at risk for colon cancer, such as individuals with a history of colon polyps or colon cancer
Eligible subjects who complete the study will receive $70.00
Please call Maureen Hurst at 444-7623 for additional information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. 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
13. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
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 and leave your name and number where we can contact you.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Volunteers Needed To Determine if Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In Third Trimester Improves Maternal Birth Outcomes.
Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults In The Third Trimester Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
Compensation $50.00
For Further Information Call (631) 444-6900
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. 1 Out Of 4 Women Has Genital Herpes And 90% Of Those Who Have It, Don't Know That They Do!
If you are a woman between 18 and 30 and would like information on free testing for genital herpes please call 631-444-2758 at stony brook hospital
Participants are paid $25.00 per visit
If you test negative, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial at the university hospital of stony brook to test a new vaccine that may prevent genital herpes in women. All testing and screening is confidential and free.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
16. Donate 4 teaspoons of Blood.
SEEKING HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS To Donate 4 Teaspoons of Blood 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.
General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
COMPENSATION of $25.00 plus Hospital Parking Validation
CALL: (631) 444-6900
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Welcome Wagon
You can never make a second first impression! Please join your colleagues and 350 student volunteers in welcoming our new residential students upon checking-in, to on campus housing. This is an opportunity to spend several hours on Friday, August 26th meeting the new students and their parents, answering questions, and assisting with moving the student's personal items into their rooms. What you will get out of this is a sense of satisfaction, spending time with new and returning students, breakfast, lunch, a free T-Shirt and appreciation! All faculty and staff are encouraged to join us. Please email Leastman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 2-6787 Linda Eastman, for more details.
Submitted by: Linda Eastman/OSA
2. Spanish Proofreading Volunteers Needed
Volunteers for proofreading the machine-translated training materials (from English to Spanish) are needed. The materials, designed for the Suffolk Health Awareness and Resources Education project, come in two packages with about 5,000 words in total. If you're interested, please contact Ying Xing at Ext.4-3502 for details.
Submitted by: Ying Xing/HSC
3. disability support services in need of adjustable desks.
Our office is in need of adjustable desks, that can accommodate wheelchairs with a height of 37". If you have one available that you will like to donate please call Evelyn Flores at Disability Support Services.
Submitted by: Evelyn Flores/OSA
4. New Adult Day Care Benefit for Veterans
The Long Island State Veterans Home Adult Day Care Program now offers veterans a valuable daily per diem credit to reduce the cost of services. The program provides professional nursing care, individualized rehabilitative therapies, nutritious meals, counselling and door-to-door transportation in addition to many other clinical services. The program is open Monday through Saturday. Spouses and family members of veterans are also eligible. Please call us at 1-800-DAY-CARE for more information.
Submitted by: Jeanmarie Brand/LISVH