Campus Announcements for the week of 05/16/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Diversity and Affirmative Action has relocated!
2. Teaching this Summer? Have you requested your Blackboard course?
3. Time to renew your library books - please!
4. Last date to submit State Funded Purchase Requisitions for Fiscal Year 04/05
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week May 15 - 21
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning Breaking the Ice, How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Long Island Cancer Center - Community Cancer Education Series
2. The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. The 22nd Annual Stony Brook Symposium
3. Integrated Pest Management: The Big Picture Free satellite broadcast, May 19, 2005 (9-10) Atkins Learning Center L4 HSC
4. Doctoral Defenses this week
5. Distinguished Doctoral Awards Colloquium, SAC Room 311, Wednesday May 18, 2005, 1:00-3:00 PM
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
2. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
3. Dr. Raghupathy Sarma speaking at Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
4. David L. Williams Memorial Symposium: save the date 10/28/2005
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. CSEA Region 1 Veterans Committee
2. Free National Screening Program For Circulatory Disease Saturday May 21, 2005, 8am To 4pm
3. Party For Pride Dance!
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. I Wan Jan Puppet Theater Tuesday, May 17, 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wang Center Theater
2. 2005 Stony Brook Girls Soccer Camps
3. 2005 Stony Brook Softball Pitcher and Catcher Camp July 11-14. Please call 631-632-7282/4754 for further information
4. Great Graduation Gifts at the Seawolves MarketPlace
5. Adult Chamber Music Workshop Concert
6. Summer Football Camps
7. Weekend Football Camps
8. Summer Lacrosse Camp
9. Benefit for Endowed Chair in Italian American Studies:Cristina Fontanelli Concert, Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. Student Activities Center.
10. Graduating Seniors Exhibit Their Work at University Art Gallery
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Come join our successful West Campus Weight Watchers Group!
2. Elevated Lipids & Cholesterol - An Integrative Approach To Optimize Levels
3. Summer Sessions 2005
4. Summer Spinning Program
5. Summer Programs in Arts & Leisure
6. Open House at Music Basics for Kids
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Are you or your partner depressed? Is it affecting your marriage/relationship? We can help!
3. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
4. 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. Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
7. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
8. Seeking Volunteers - Healthy Men and Women who are 65 Years of Age or Older and Leading Active Lifestyle
9. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
10. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
11. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
12. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
13. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality
14. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
15. Recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
10. Miscellaneous
1. * YOU GOT INKJETS? Old Cell Phones and PDAs? *
2. Mania Screening Days
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Diversity and Affirmative Action has relocated!
Effective Monday, May 16, 2005, the office of Diversity and Affirmative Action has relocated to Administration Building Room 201. This is across the hall from our former location of 294 Administration Building. Our phone number has remained 2-6280 and our zip is still z=0251. Please visit us at our new location.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity
Submitted by: Jean Johnston/Pres
2. Teaching this Summer? Have you requested your Blackboard course?
Stony Brook's Blackboard (Web based course management) system is available to all instructors who are teaching face to face, credit bearing courses at both the Stony Brook and Manhattan Campus. All students who are registered for your course will be loaded into your course a few days before the semester begins.
Courses are not automatically created, instructors who wish to use Blackboard need to submit a request every semester at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bbaccountreq
For more information about Blackboard, visit:
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/blackboard/faculty.html
Submitted by: Instructional Computing's Blackboard Support Team
3. Time to renew your library books - please!
Faculty, Emeritus, Professional and Management Confidential staff, who currently have borrowed library material from the Main, Music or Science/Engineering Library, with a due date of 5/18/05 are urged to renew at this time. Please remember that library material can only be renewed three times. Books are not renewed automatically by the library - you must renew on-line or come into the library. Once the books are billed as lost, you will not be able to renew on-line. Once the system recognizes that you owe $15.00, you will be unable to renew.
http://sunysb.edu/~library/services/circulation/borrowing.html
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
4. Last date to submit State Funded Purchase Requisitions for Fiscal Year 04/05
Friday, May 20, 2005 is the last day to submit State Funded Purchase Requisitions to Procurement for all Fiscal Year 04/05 transactions. All items must be delivered no later than July 15, 2005, all services must be completed by June 30, 2005. Please consult the Lapsing Funds calendar for other dates of interest.
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/doit.nsf/pages/lapsing
Submitted by: Joanne Joy/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week May 15 - 21
All employees are invited to attend National Hospital Week events to get free health screenings, valuable healthcare information and learn more about the many services offered at the hospital. Enjoy a healthy snack, lively music and a chance to win a raffle prize. Visit Tech Park on Tuesday, May 17, 1:30 - 4 pm at Building 31, Research Way or the HSC Galleria, Wednesday, May 18, 11 am - 2pm, where a lunch cart will be available to purchase food. The screenings and information will be made available to the general public at the Smith Haven Mall, Center Court, on Thursday, May 19, 9 am - 4 pm.
For more information please visit the link listed below:
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/events
Submitted by: David Harris/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. EAP Lunchtime Learning Breaking the Ice, How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace
Fran Greene, A.C.S.W., a well-known communication and relationship expert, will discuss the art of meeting people for fun, friendship, adventure, or romance. She also gives tips on how to make a fabulous first impression while radiating poise and confidence. Her expertise is on such topics as social and relationship skills, assertiveness, communication, and dating. She has taught at Cornell University, Adelphi and Suffolk Community College. Fran has appeared on such TV programs as The Today Show, Dateline NBC and News 12. She also has been featured in The New York Times, Newsday and Self Magazine.
Date: June 9, 2005, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Charles B. Wang Center, Room 201
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Long Island Cancer Center - Community Cancer Education Series
For patients with cancer and for caregivers of patients with cancer.
Weekly lecture with question and answer period. Topics include 5/17/05: Managing treatment side-effects; 5/24/05: Fatigue, can exercise help?; 5/31/05: The importance of good Nutrition; 6/07/05: Utilizing you supports and resources. Presenters will be physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists and nutritionists from the Long Island Cancer Center. Meetings are Tuesdays beginning 5/3/2005, 7:00-9:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Express on Rte. 347. Admission is Free. You may attend any one or all sessions. Contact HealthConnect at 444-4000 to reserve your place.
Submitted by: Gretchen Garlow/FSA
2. The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. The 22nd Annual Stony Brook Symposium
5/23, Monday.The 22nd Annual Stony Brook Symposium on Molecular Biology by the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. The topic of the Symposium is 'Micro RNAs and Gene Silencing'. Speakers for the Symposium are as follows: Phillip Sharp (MIT) ,Bonnie Bartel (Rice University) William Theurkauf (U. Mass. Medical School).David Looney (UCSD Medical School), Scott Hammond (UNC Medical School) Vicki Vance (U South Carolina) Richard Carthew (Northwestern) , Gregory Hannon (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) For more information, call 632-8533 Please join us on Monday, May 23, 2005 in the Charles B. Wang Center at 10am-4:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., Hors d' Oeuvers
Submitted by: Carol Juliano/CAS
3. Integrated Pest Management: The Big Picture Free satellite broadcast, May 19, 2005 (9-10) Atkins Learning Center L4 HSC
Speaker: Dr. Stephen Frantz, President, Global Environmental Options
Program Description: This program will highlight the principles of Integrated Pest Management for comprehensive and sustainable pest remediation. You'll learn the basic science of population dynamics and the complexities of remediation. Dr. Stephen Frantz is a national and international consultant currently working with CDC, The National Center for Healthy Housing and a number of other organizations concerned with disease vectors and pests.
Submitted by: Brandon Glassman/Affl
4. 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
5. Distinguished Doctoral Awards Colloquium, SAC Room 311, Wednesday May 18, 2005, 1:00-3:00 PM
The Graduate School is hosting the Distinguished Doctoral Awards Colloquium,at 1:00-3:00PM on Wednesday May 18, 2005 at SAC Room 311 . The colloquium features the following presentations by the recipients of the President's Award for Distinguished Doctoral Students.
Sarbajit Banerjee, Department of Chemistry, Surface Chemistry of Carbon Nanotubes: Differential Reactivity, Solubilization, and Assembly
Tanya Michelle Smith, Department of Anthropological Sciences, Incremental Development of Primate Dental Enamel
Eduardo Gomez, Department of Physics, Francium Spectroscopy and the Proposed Anapole Moment Measurement
Zuxin Ye, Department of Physics, Magneto-Optical Imaging of Magnetic Flux in Superconductors
Dr Bill Junger (for Rebecca Stumpf), Interdepartmental Progam in Anthropological Sciences, Female Sexual Strategies in Chimpanzees of the Tan National Park, Cate d'Ivoire
For details please call Smitha at 631-632-1947/ 631-632-7041 or email at smitha@ece.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Smitha Kakkuzhi Mappilakand/GST
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 12 noon
"The Mechanics of Signaling: The RhoGEF LFC, the Dynein Motor and the Mitotic Spindle"
Dr. Robert Rottapel, Ontario Cancer Institute, The University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Todd Miller
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
2. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 12 noon
"Acetylation: A Novel and Significant Connexin Modification Leading to a Broader Understanding of Protein Acetylation"
Dr. Elliot L. Hertzberg, Department of Neuroscience and Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Peter Brink
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
3. Dr. Raghupathy Sarma speaking at Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Dr. Raghupathy Sarma, Former Faculty Member of the Biochemistry & Cell Biology of Stony Brook University will be presenting a seminar entitled, "50th Anniversary of the Coiled-Coil Triple-Helical Collagen Structure".
DATE: Thursday, May 19, 2005
PLACE: Life Sciences Building, Room 038 TIME: 4:00 p.m.
HOST: Dr. William J. Lennarz
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
4. David L. Williams Memorial Symposium: save the date 10/28/2005
The Pharmacological Sciences Department at Stony Brook University School of Medicine is pleased to announce the "David L. Williams Memorial Symposium on Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Cholesterol Metabolism in Atherosclerosis"
It will take place on Friday, October 28, 2005.
The detailed scientific program will be announced shortly.
Dr. Michael Brown, Nobel Laureate, will give the Keynote Address on "Cholesterol-Mediated Regulation of Metabolism"
Please save the date.
Jeffrey Pessin, Chair, Dept. of Pharmacological Sciences, Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Submitted by: Thomas Easton/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. CSEA Region 1 Veterans Committee
To commemorate Memorial Day the CSEA Region 1 Veterans Committee will decorate the graves of deceased CSEA members who had served in the armed forcces and are interred at Calverton National Cemetery. Please call Maryann Phelps at 2-6575 or 4-3680 with the deceased member's name and grave site location. Flags will be placed on the graves on May 28th.
Submitted by: Maryann Phelps/HSC
2. Free National Screening Program For Circulatory Disease Saturday May 21, 2005, 8am To 4pm
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2005, 8am to 4pm
For Men and Woman age 55 and older
This screening will take place at the following two locations: Surgical Care Center, 37 Research Way, East Setauket, NY 11733
Stony Brook Outpatient Services Center, 225 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11976
These painless ultrasound tests take about 15 minutes to complete and are offered to the public - FREE OF CHARGE - Call today to make an appointment for this free screening (631) 444-1717
Vascular Specialists: ENRIQUE CRIADO, MD, ANTONIOS P. GASPARIS, MD, CHENG H. LO, MD, JOHN J. RICOTTA, MD
Submitted by: Annette Johnson/CPMP
3. Party For Pride Dance!
Dance the afternoon away! Benefit Dance!
On Sunday, May 22nd, 3:00pm - 8:00pm in the Tabler Arts Center, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans., Faculty and Staff Network is hosting a fun afternoon full of DANCING, great FOOD, and COMEDY via comedian Heather Caminiti. All proceeds will benefit The Pride Scholarship Fund and future organizational endeavors.
$25 in advance/$35 at the door. For more info. please call 2-6787 or go to www.geocities.com/lgbtfsn/party.html
Credit cards accepted on advance sales.
http://www.geocities.com/lgbtfsn/party.html
Submitted by: Linda Eastman/OSA
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. I Wan Jan Puppet Theater Tuesday, May 17, 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wang Center Theater
Excelling in various and intricate styles of hand puppetry, I Wan Jan Puppet Theater is ensured a place in the pantheon of Taiwanese dramatic troupes. For the past six decades I Wan Jan Puppet Theater has been active in the world of traditional puppetry and continues to delight audiences internationally with their masterful storytelling and craftsmanship.
Reservations required: $5.00 for students with ID; $10 for general admission; $15.00 at the door. Please e-mail wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-4400 to reserve your tickets.
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
2. 2005 Stony Brook Girls Soccer Camps
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
3. 2005 Stony Brook Softball Pitcher and Catcher Camp July 11-14. Please call 631-632-7282/4754 for further information
Speciality camp for softball pitchers and catchers ages 8-17
9:00am-12:00 at University Field, SBU
Cost: $165.00 includes camp t-shirt, drinks and snacks daily
Video analysis of pitchers and instruction from top coaches and players
http://www.goseawolves.org
Submitted by: Megan Bryant/Pres
4. Great Graduation Gifts at the Seawolves MarketPlace
If you are searching for the perfect gift for a student that is graduating, look no further! The Seawolves MarketPlace, located in the Student Activities Center has graduation mugs, bears, balloons and t-shirts. They also carry beautiful Stony Brook silk neckties and scarfs. Graduation is May 19 and May 20, so shop early for the best selection!
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
5. Adult Chamber Music Workshop Concert
SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs present the Adult Chamber Music Workshop Concert on May 22 at 5 pm in the Staller Center Recital Hall. Come and enjoy outstanding performances by the participants of the Adult Chamber Music Workshop. Works for strings, woodwinds, piano, and voice will be performed including compositions by Schubert, Brahms, Faure, Mozart, Beethoven, Villa-Lobos, and more. This concert is sponsored by the Music Department at Stony Brook University and is free of charge.
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
6. Summer Football Camps
Sam Kornhauser, the Stony Brook University Head Football Coach is running two exciting summer camps here on the Stony Brook University campus. The Non-Contact Youth Football Camp will be held June 27th thru July 1st 9am-4pm. Camp tuition is $285 for the week. The Contact (you must provide your own equipment) All-American Youth Football Camp will be held July 18th thru 22nd 9am-4pm. Camp tuition is $335. Both camps are for boys ages 7-15. For more information or a brochure please contact Sam Kornhauser at 632-7198 or by email at skornhauser@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or contact Elise Gasparini at 632-4670 or by email at egasparini@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Elise Gasparini/Pres
7. Weekend Football Camps
Paul McGonagle, the Stony Brook University Offensive Coordinator, is running two exciting weekend summer camps here on the Stony Brook University campus. The Air Raid Camp will be held July 23rd and 24th. Camp tuition is only $200 for the weekend. The OL DL Camp will be held June 25th and 26th. Camp tuition is only $200. Both camps are for boys entering grades 7-12. For more information or a brochure please contact Paul McGonagle at 632-7424 or by email at pmcgonagle@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Elise Gasparini/Pres
8. Summer Lacrosse Camp
Lars Tiffany, the Stony Brook University Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, is running a summer Lacrosse camp here on campus for boys aged 9-17. The dates are July 6th to July 10th. Overnight (resident) campers and day campers are accepted. Cost for the overngiht camp $595. Cost for the day camp $495. For more information please go to www.stonybrooklacrossecamps.com or contact Lars Tiffany at 632-7219 or at Lars.Tiffany@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Elise Gasparini/Pres
9. Benefit for Endowed Chair in Italian American Studies:Cristina Fontanelli Concert, Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. Student Activities Center.
The Center for Italian Studies proudly presents Soprano, Cristina Fontanelli in Concert, Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., Student Activities Center Auditorium. Tickets: $35 per person may be obtained by calling 631-632-7444. Cristina Fontanelli has appeared with opera companies throughout the United States and abroad. She has performed at the White House, Lincoln Center, and has been a guest artist with the Boston Pops, St. Louis Philharmonic, Palm Beach Opera, and many more. Join us as she shares the music of her Italian heritage in this special performance. This concert is co-sponored by UNICO National and the Order of Sons of Italy in America. Call (631) 632-7444 for additional information.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
10. Graduating Seniors Exhibit Their Work at University Art Gallery
Graduating art majors are participating in a juried exhibition entitled "Senior Show 2005" at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center for the Arts through Wednesday, May 18th. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12 noon-4pm and Saturday, 7-9pm. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, prints, photographs, mixed media electronic installations, video, and animation. Admission is free. Please call 632-7240 for additional information.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Come join our successful West Campus Weight Watchers Group!
Weight Watchers: the only plan that really works for weight loss. At-work Weight Watchers group is inviting you to join them early June when they start their next session. Come join us in the Melville Library during lunchtime once a week and finally get control of your life. Cost is $99 for 10 sessions. Must pay in full up front. Interested? Contact Judy Matuk at jmatuk@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Judy Matuk/Res
2. Elevated Lipids & Cholesterol - An Integrative Approach To Optimize Levels
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be conducting four, two-hour group visits for patients with elevated lipids and cholesterol.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess cardiovascular risk, nutrition, exercise and stress levels as well as to determine if their lipid management is optimal. The group visits review factors that contribute to cardiovascular risk and increasing levels of lipids and insulin and addresses how they can be decreased with whole foods, exercise and stress reduction. Also reviewed are genetic influences, indications for medications, their side effects profile as well as the most current evidence-based information on supplements and vitamins.
The series is scheduled on May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2005 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park.
Most insurance plans are accepted with appropriate co-pay. To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
3. Summer Sessions 2005
There is still time.
Earn six credits in six weeks. Student who are eligible can earn 6 credits in 6 weeks during summer sessions 2005.
These are the session start and end dates.
Session I: May 31-July 8
Session II: July 11-August 19
Extended Session: May 31-July 22
Graduate Online: May 31 - August 1
Students who wish to - can take up to 9 credits per session.
Please visit the Summer Sessions web site for additional information and course listings:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer/
http://www.stonybrook.edu/summer/
Submitted by: Diane Baldwin-Bello/Prov
4. Summer Spinning Program
SUMMER SPINNING CLASSES
Mondays 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Spinning - Aerobics Center-SAC (Lisa), Fees $50.00/per 10 week session, June 6th - August 15th(6/6, 13, 20, 27, 7/11, 18, 25, 8/1, 8, 15)
Tuesdays 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Spinning - Aerobics Center-SAC (Lisa), Fees $60.00/per 12 week session, May 31st - August 16th (5/31, 6/7, 14, 21, 28, 7/5, 12, 19, /26, 8/2, 9, 16)
Fridays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Spinning - Aerobics Center-SAC (Sibel), Fees $60.00/per 12 week session, June 3rd - August 19th (6/3, 10, 17, 24, 7/1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 8/5, 12, 19)
To register contact Allison Milano at 632-7263
Payment should be mailed to Allison Milano, SAC, Z=2800.
Payment can be made in either Cash or Check Please make checks payable to "Campus Recreation"
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
5. Summer Programs in Arts & Leisure
The Stony Brook Union Crafts Center offers a variety of summer classes for your enjoyment. These are adult, non-credit courses and are open to everyone at the University and in the community. To receive a copy of our summer schedule call the Crafts Center at 632-6822, or stop by the office located in the lower level of the Student Union room 049. Registration is limited so register early by mail. Summer class offerings include a variety of ceramics and photography classes, watercolor painting, pastels, Bartending and Defensive Driving.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
6. Open House at Music Basics for Kids
Bring your child to visit a Music Basics for Kids class on May 21. See how our hands-on approach to music theory deepens and enriches a child's musical understanding and enjoyment. You are welcome to visit any one of the three levels of classes:
Level I 9:30 - 10:15 Kindergarten
Level II 10:20 - 11:10 First through Third grades
Level III 11:15 - noon Fourth through Sixth Grades
Music Basics for Kids classes are held in the Choral Room (#0113) located in the basement of the Music building at Stony Brook University.
Visiting children are most welcome to participate in class and should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement.
Information about the Music Basics for Kids curriculum and registration for Fall classes will be available.
For further questions, please contact Dorothea Cook: (631-751-7672 <dorotheacook@yahoo.com>
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
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. Are you or your partner depressed? Is it affecting your marriage/relationship? We can help!
Free Couples Therapy: Dr. Daniel O'Leary and Ms. Shiri Cohen from the University Marital Clinic are looking for depressed women and their husbands/partners to participate in a study on couples treatment for depression for the months of May through July. Eligible couples will receive a free, 5-week couples treatment to help both partners learn more about depression and ways to cope with the stress they may be facing. Please contact Ms. Shiri Cohen at (631)632-7850 for more information about this study. This is a non-profit research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
Submitted by: Shiri Cohen/GST
3. 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 complications of current HIV therapy, including insulin resistance (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy).
COMPENSATION UP TO $475.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Dr. Bob Ferris (631) 444-3740
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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: Jeanne Kidd (631) 444-3740
General Clinical Research Center,Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. 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 aboutthis 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 of $25 per session for your participation (up to $100 total)
Please contact The General Clinical Research Center at (631) 444-6900 weekdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults Improves Maternal And Infant 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 contact GCRC at (631) 444-6900.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. 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
8. Seeking Volunteers - Healthy Men and Women who are 65 Years of Age or Older and Leading Active Lifestyle
Some Individuals Become Less Sensitive to Insulin As They Get Older. Insulin Resistance is a
- Significant Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
- Major Factor for the Increase in Prevalence of Diabetes Among the Elderly.
Subjects will be Compensated $300.00 For Further Information Contact Shai Gavi, DO @ 631 444-7873
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive weekdays including two hospital overnights For example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon
You will be free to pursue your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405, SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. 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
11. 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
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. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality
Qualified participants
- must be at least 18 years of age
- have no history of seizures, stroke, and head trauma.
- Not pregnant
- Do not currently take tricyclic anti-depressants or neuroleptic medication
- Other exclusion criteria apply.
Subjects will be compensated $25.00 per hour (approx. 1-2 hours).
For more information call 631-444-6900 or email Diane.Ruenes@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" (Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible.
Please call (631)444-2215 Orthopedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. * YOU GOT INKJETS? Old Cell Phones and PDAs? *
Recycle your empty Ink Jet cartridge, cell phone, and PDA.
Look for the "Got Inkjet" Free postage-paid envelope displays located throughout campus to easily recycle the above items.
Please contact Maria Maloney at 632-1287 and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have, or address your service needs, or provide you with new displays or envelopes.
DID YOU KNOW?
* According to a recent study, people living in the U.S. will soon be getting rid of about 130 million mobile phones every year.
* Every year, over 400 million cartridges, with a combined weight of 200 million pounds, are discarded into our nation's landfills.
* If every used cartridge was recovered for remanufacturing, we could conserve more than 283 million gallons of oil.
This message brought to you by the Department of Recycling/Resource Management.
Thank you.
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
2. Mania Screening Days
Does your child have bipolar cycles? Stony Brook Child Psychiatry's Mania Screening Days for Parents of young people between the ages of 10-17 will be held on May 19,20 and 21. There will be brief lectures on mania/bipolar disorder as it occurs in children. Parents will be given the opportunity to complete some questionnaires. If it looks like your child may have mania/bipolar disorder, an appointment will be made to help you decide further what should be done. For further information , call 632-8828.
Submitted by: Rosemary Citrola/HSC