Campus Announcements for the week of 10/31/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Civil Service Employees
2. State and RF employees should verify the address shown on your pay stub for mailing of year-end W-2's.
3. Change in the out going (SMTP) mail server name.
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. DON'T FORGET - Hospital Benefits Fair - November 2, 2005 - 11am to 3pm.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Guest Speaker, Nick Campisi, American Debt Resources, Inc.
2. How to Get Your Proposal Out the Door
3. Civil Service in a Nutshell
4. Retirement Income Solutions - AIG Valic
5. Graduate Student Workshop
6. 11/1/05 FREE SBDC "Website Clinic" Workshop, L.I. Bus. and Tech Ctr,Great River, 9:00-11:00A.M, Call or email Ann 29140
7. 11/10/05 FREE SBDC "Funding your Business" Workshop, L.I. Tech Incubator,SBU, Time:9:00-12:00noon, call to register 29140
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Public Lecture: Helen Caldicott, "Medical Consequences of Nuclear War"
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, November 2, 2005
3. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, November 4, 2005
4. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
5. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture
6. Louisa Thomas Hargrave, Friends of the Library Lecture Series
7. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
8. Doctoral Defenses This Week
9. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of Research at Stony Brook, Friday, November 4, 2005, in SAC
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 11th Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference
2. Graduate Program In Public Health: Public Health Grand Round Lecture Series
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Canadian Folk Musician Garnet Rogers to perform at The University Cafe on Sunday, November 6th at 2 P.M.
2. Korean Film Series on November 1, 9, & 15 Wang Center Theatre Free Admission to ALL
3. Career Women's Luncheon - Thursday, November 3 at 12 Noon
4. Odd Couplings Film Series 2005 Film: Nov. 13, Singing Behind the Scenes U.S. premiere FREE ADMISSIONS TO ALL Wang Center
5. Odd Couplings Film Series 2005 November 9, Marathon (Running Boy) Wang Center Theatre FREE ADMISSIONS TO ALL
6. Faculty Chamber Music Concert of the SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs
7. Musical: Our Forest Is Alive, Part III: Our Earth Charter Friday, November 4, 7:30 p.m., Wang Theater FREE to ALL
8. Movies and Live Performances at Staller Center this week: Broken Flowers, Hustle & Flow; Pinocchio
9. SBU Ballroom Dance Lessons
10. Platanos & Collard Greens
11. Music Department Upcoming Events
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Great Chefs/Great Wines Series- Be Wonderfully Amused!
2. Wine Traditions Series- Ginger, Wasabi, and Wine
3. Defensive Driving Course Begins Nov 9
4. Advanced Excel: Module II - NCE 314.2 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
5. Defensive Driving Course for UUP Members and their immediate family members.
6. A Passion for Spanish Wines-The Wang Center, November 11, 2005, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $15.00 per person (must be over 21)
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
3. fMRI and EEG Pilot Study
4. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
10. Miscellaneous
1. * Recycle Your Laserjet Toner Cartridges *
2. Job Opportunity - Laundry Service Manager
3. Job Opportunity - Cash Room Clerk
4. 25 Extreme Energy-Saving Tips For the Home
5. Japan Center-Canon Essay Competition at Stony Brook University
6. 18th Annual Photo Contest
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Civil Service Employees
ATTENTION CSEA MEMBERS: Mark your calendar! There will be a union members meeting on November 3, 2005 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Student Activities Center, Ballroom A (west campus). Many prizes to be raffled off. Refreshments to be served. Call 2-6575 for information.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
2. State and RF employees should verify the address shown on your pay stub for mailing of year-end W-2's.
In January, the State and The Research Foundation will be mailing your year-end W-2 statements to the address shown on your pay stub. Please verify that the correct address shows on your next pay stub. If an update is necessary, please login to the SOLAR system and go to "Address Information" under Personal Portfolio. There are further instructions on that page.
Use your Stony Brook ID number shown on your ID Card and your SOLAR password. If you don't have your SOLAR password, click "To Obtain Your SOLAR Password" link and follow the instructions.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/solarsystem2.nsf
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
3. Change in the out going (SMTP) mail server name.
Did you know that e-mails sent from stonybrook.edu may be blocked by various e-mail providers because of viruses?
In order to safeguard the integrity of Stony Brook's outgoing e-mail, a new e-mail server has been set up: mailrelay.stonybrook.edu. If you are using a mail client, please change the configuration of the outgoing (SMTP) mail server to mailrelay.stonybrook.edu. No changes are needed for users of Lotus Notes or web-mail products. For detailed information see:
http://clientsupport.cc.stonybrook.edu/public/mailrelay/index.shtml
Submitted by: Charles Bowman/DoIT
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. DON'T FORGET - Hospital Benefits Fair - November 2, 2005 - 11am to 3pm.
Help us spread the word: The Hospital Benefits Office is having a Benefits Fair on November 2nd, 11 am - 3 pm in the Galleria, Level 3, HSC. There will be lots of information available, giveaways, and raffles. Some of the carriers/representatives who will be at the fair are: Health Insurance carriers (Empire Plan and HMO's), TIAA-CREF, VALIC, ING, MetLife,Dependent Care Advantage Account Program, N.Y.S. Deferred Compensation, Research Benefits, Hospital(state)Benefits, Social Security Administration,CSEA, PEF, UUP and others. Hope to see you there!
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Guest Speaker, Nick Campisi, American Debt Resources, Inc.
How Does Credit Affect Your Everyday Life?
This interactive seminar will address the necessity of having good credit and how it applies to more than just obtaining a loan or a credit card. We will discuss how to receive and read a free credit report from all three of the major credit bureaus. The tools will be given to you on how to track your spending patterns on a daily and monthly basis. When you use your credit cards we will address what are the right ways to charge and the correct ways to pay. We will discuss the psychological spending patterns of consumers and how your creditors target those patterns. All educational material will be provided for you at no cost, to further assist you in obtaining and keeping good credit.
Date, Time, Location: 11/16/05, 12:00-1:00, Wang 301
To register call EAP 26085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. How to Get Your Proposal Out the Door
Review of the SUSB 299 (4-page form); Use of hospital staff, patients or facilities; Matching/cost sharing; Faculty from other departments. Presented by the Office of Sponsored Programs on Monday, November 7, 2PM - 3PM., Student Activity Center, Room 308. Contact Jennifer Hemmerick at 2-9079 or email jhemmerick@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to preregister.
Submitted by: Jennifer Hemmerick/Res
3. Civil Service in a Nutshell
This workshop will help provide you with information about Civil Service list appointments, canvassing lists, transfers, types of appointments and much more.
Date: November 16th, Time: 9:00-12:00
Place: Administration Bldg., Room 192
To Register: Click on link below for registration form
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
4. Retirement Income Solutions - AIG Valic
Retirement can be the most exciting and enjoyable phase of life, but preparing for retirement is probably the most important phase of life. This workshop is designed to help identify key areas of concern in the planning process. Our primary focus will be on seeking solutions to our need for dependable income in retirement.
Date: November 9th, Time: 12:00-1:00, Place: Wang Center, Room 401
To Register for this "lunch and learn" seminar, please click on the link below and you must include seminar code-2460ST011AA
https://www3.valic.com/seminars/
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
5. Graduate Student Workshop
This training will provide you with a step-by-step explanation of the hiring process, reappointment process, additional supplements, lump sums, summer appointments and required documentation for hiring graduate students. We will also review the form I-9 process as needed. This session is geared for Graduate Student Coordinators or anyone who must authorize or approve graduate student appointments.
Date: November 10th, Time: 10:30-12:00, Place: Wang Center, Room 201
To Register: Click on the link below for registration form
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/HRSForms.nsf/aac30a50eebe3a8185256a6f004b0a84/7c48757ce9aedf9a85256a8d004b4293?OpenDocument
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
6. 11/1/05 FREE SBDC "Website Clinic" Workshop, L.I. Bus. and Tech Ctr,Great River, 9:00-11:00A.M, Call or email Ann 29140
Do you have questions about your website? Come meet Andrew Hazen, President and CEO of Prime Visibility, LLC
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
7. 11/10/05 FREE SBDC "Funding your Business" Workshop, L.I. Tech Incubator,SBU, Time:9:00-12:00noon, call to register 29140
Ronni Rosen, Certified Business Advisor will explain what to do when your business is in need of capital. Learn the details of borrowing money from different sources.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Public Lecture: Helen Caldicott, "Medical Consequences of Nuclear War"
Institute for Medicine in Society presents Dr. Helen Caldicott.
Wednesday, November 16th, at 1:00pm, in the Health Sciences Center, Lecture Hall ONE on level 2. For more information, call 444-8029.
Submitted by: Catherine Belling/UHMC
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, November 2, 2005
Professor Marco Carrera from the Climate Prediction Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, will present a seminar entitled, "Downstream Weather Impacts Associated with Atmospheric Blocking Over the Northeast Pacific" on Wednesday, November 2. The one-hour seminar begins at 12:00 p.m. at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
3. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, November 4, 2005
Dr. Bill Dennison from the University of Maryland, will present a seminar entitled, "Ecological Forecasting and Intergrated Assesment as Tools to Restore COastal Ecosystems" at 12 noon on November 4, 2005. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
4. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
3:30p.m., Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"Geographic Isolation, Gene Flow, and the Genetic Consequences of Hybridization in a Tidepool Copepod"
Dr. Jonathan Flowers, Postodoctoral Research Associate, Department of Ecology and Evolution
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
5. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture
"What are the Cellular and Molecular Role Players in Arteriolar Patterning and Growth?"
Thomas Skalak, Ph.D., Professor & Chair of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Wednesday, November 2, 2005, Atkins Learning Center, HSC L4, 4:00 PM
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
6. Louisa Thomas Hargrave, Friends of the Library Lecture Series
Join Louisa Hargrave, Director of the Center for Wine, Food & Culture as she discusses her memoir, "The Vineyard." This lecture will also feature a book signing, question and answer period followed by reception. Seating is limited. Please call 632.7100 to reserve your seat by 11/7/05.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
7. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
On Thursday November 3, 2005, Dr. Xi He of the Harvard Medical School will present a seminar entitled: "Understanding Wnt/-Catenin Signaling". It will be held in room 038, Life Sciences Building st 4:00 p.m. If you have any question please call 2/8550. Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Faiqa Mirzai/CAS
8. Doctoral Defenses This Week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.shtml
Submitted by: Fernando Cuenca/GST
9. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of Research at Stony Brook, Friday, November 4, 2005, in SAC
Come to the Chemistry Department's annual Chemistry Research Day. Share in the excitement of chemistry research at Stony Brook as graduate, undergraduate and high school students as well as postdoctoral fellows and staff scientists affiliated with Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory display and discuss their work.
Poster Session 11:00 am-12:30pm (even numbered), Lunch 12:30-1:30 pm, Poster Session 1:30- 3:00 pm (odd numbered), Reception 3:00-3:15 pm, Keynote Lecture Seminar: Professor Nicole S. Sampson (Stony Brook University) "Bacteria on Steroids: Homing in on Antibacterials," and Chemistry Department Happy Hour at the University Cafe 5:15-7:00 pm. Contact Carol Brekke (632-7926, cbrekke@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) for more informaiton/
http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry
Submitted by: Norma Reyes/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 11th Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference
Mark your calendars: Friday January 20, 2006 for the 11th Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Kenneth Doka, will speak on disenfranchised grief- recognizing hidden sorrow. For more information, please call (631) 444-3783
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
2. Graduate Program In Public Health: Public Health Grand Round Lecture Series
Dr. William Bicknell, Professor, Schools of Public Health & Medicine, Boston University, will lecture on "Practical Aspects of Organizing Health Care Delivery in Poor Countries: Recent Lessons From the Kingdom of Lesotho".
DATE: November 15, 2005, TIME: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Canadian Folk Musician Garnet Rogers to perform at The University Cafe on Sunday, November 6th at 2 P.M.
The University Cafe continues its celebration of Canadian artists with a performance by Garnet Rogers on Sunday, November 6th at 2 P.M. This master Canadian musician began his career as the fiddle player in the band of his late brother, the legendary Stan Rogers. He has gone on to record ten solo CDs (last year's Shining Thing being his most recent) and is one of Canada's best known and most-acclaimed singer-songwriters. Garnet Rogers' performances are always memorable and his lyrics and melodies command your attention. He mixes beautifully-crafted love songs with powerful works of social commentary, brilliantly performed on a variety of guitars. His performances are always seasoned with his incredible humor and his quick wit.
Admission is $ 20.00, with a $ 15.00 student ticket (with ID).
Ticket information/reservations may be made by calling The University Cafe at 631-632-6027 or via e mail (gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
2. Korean Film Series on November 1, 9, & 15 Wang Center Theatre Free Admission to ALL
Tuesday, November 1, 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theater A Moment to Remember (FILM)
In this heartwrenching Korean romantic drama, Su-jin (Son Yeh Jin) first meets Chol-su (Jung Woo Sung) at the convenience store and again when he is sent over to do some carpenter's work for her company's showroom. Their romance develops slowly. Su-jin is recovering from a failed romance with a married man. Chol-su was abandoned as a child and has lived his life alienated and alone. Su-jin is the first to fall in love, and asks Chol-su to get married. Soon Su-jin begins to become increasingly forgetful and learns that she has a rare form of early-onset dementia. As her memory deteriorates, Su-jin begins to lose her connection to Chol-su and her loved ones, and Chol-su learns what it really means to love. (Directed by John H. Lee, 2004)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/koreanfilms.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
3. Career Women's Luncheon - Thursday, November 3 at 12 Noon
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Women's Luncheon on Thursday, November 3, at 12:00 noon, in the Student Union Ballroom. We are honored to have Craig Lehmann, Ph.D., Professor and Dean of The School of Health Technology & Management, as our speaker. The title of his presentation is "Telehealth: health care from your home." The presentation will introduce the latest telehealth technology by demonstration. Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical healthcare, patient and professional health-related education, public health, and health administration.
Please bring your payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before October 28: (make checks payable to Chartwells)
Judy Friedlander,Admin. 2-6105; Alba Beltran,Library 2-6024;Pat Miller,Library 2-6010; Lucille Meci, Math 2-8260; Betty Ahner, HSC 4-3423, Augusta Kuhn, Staller Ctr 2-7280; Ann Joachim, Dental School 2-8930
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
4. Odd Couplings Film Series 2005 Film: Nov. 13, Singing Behind the Scenes U.S. premiere FREE ADMISSIONS TO ALL Wang Center
Sunday, November 13, 4:00pm
PArt of the New Italian Cinema Festival
In 1930's China, a young man wanders into a brothel and watches dancers re-enact a legend about a heroic female pirate as narrated by an old sea captain (Bud Spencer). A lake appears where he sees ancient pirate ships firing on a village. When the Emperor offers the pirate, Admiral Ching, a nobleman's title if he will stop pillaging, Ching's backers murder the pirate. In avenging her husband's death, Ching's widow becomes a pirate. The film's exotic music is by acclaimed Chinese classical composer Han Yong. U.S. premiere. Co-sponsored with the Wang Center's Asian/American Programs, the Center for Italian Studies, and the Department of European Languages & Literature. (Director: Ermanno Olmi, in Italian with English subtitles, 2003). Free Admission. For reservations & passes: call 632-7444. For information about other films in the New Italian Cinema Festival, e-mail Gioacchino Balducci.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
5. Odd Couplings Film Series 2005 November 9, Marathon (Running Boy) Wang Center Theatre FREE ADMISSIONS TO ALL
Marathon (Running Boy), Wednesday, November 9, 7:30 p.m., Wang Center Theater
Based on a true story, Marathon is about an autistic young man who, with the support of his mother, becomes a notable distance runner despite his intellectual handicap. Marathon honestly and poignantly depicts the hardships experienced by autistic people and their families.This is a powerful story conveying disability and the lack of tolerance society has for people who are different and how strong bonds overcome these obstacles. Co-sponsored with the Center for Korean Studies and the Korean Cultural Service of New York. (Written & directed by Jeong Yun-Cheol, 2004).
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/oddcouplings.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
6. Faculty Chamber Music Concert of the SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs
The SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs are pleased to announce an Evening of Chamber Music that will showcase our outstanding faculty, Friday, November 4 at 8pm in The Staller Center Recital hall. The concert will include music from the Baroque period through jazz and will also include choral singing by SBU Pre-College music students. Tickets may be reserved in advance or purchased at the door. $10/$5 for students and senior citizens. For information contact Laura Stevenson at 632-8520. All proceeds will go to the Program's Scholarship Fund.
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
7. Musical: Our Forest Is Alive, Part III: Our Earth Charter Friday, November 4, 7:30 p.m., Wang Theater FREE to ALL
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the United Nations, the Classic Live for United Nations Japan presents a musical that highlights the global necessity of protecting our natural environment. Sponsored by ION Co., Ltd., the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Environment, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Japan Center at Stony Brook, and the Wang Center.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
8. Movies and Live Performances at Staller Center this week: Broken Flowers, Hustle & Flow; Pinocchio
Go to stallercenter.com for complete information
Movies shown Friday, November 4, 7pm and 9:15pm $6; $5 students and seniors
Pinocchio, Sunday, November6 at 4 pm $9
Box Office 631-632-ARTS or online at stallercenter.com
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
9. SBU Ballroom Dance Lessons
We are teaching Beginner Quickstep (7pm), Intermediate Rumba (8pm) and Intermediate Tango (9pm) on Monday nights. And, on Wednesday nights, we are teaching Beginner East Coast Swing (7pm), Intermediate Hustle (8pm) and Advanced Salsa (9pm).
For more information, please go to our website below or e-mail me at vipoon@ams.sunysb.edu
http://www.liballroom.com
Submitted by: Victor Poon/CEAS
10. Platanos & Collard Greens
The NEW Play based on the best selling book "Do Platanos Go Wit' Collard Greens?" The Amsterdam News raves, "a play that everyone can relate to; a hip-hop drama incorporating humor and utilizing extraordinary moving and explosive poetry." Written by David Lamb and Directed by Alim Akbar.
NOVEMBER 3, 2005 at SAC Auditorium, 7:30-11:00 PM - $8 Admission
Sponsored by LASO, Coalition, The Latin American & Caribbean Studies Center and Africana Studies Dept.
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
11. Music Department Upcoming Events
November 1, 4pm, Lee Wen Chang, viola, Music of Bach, Hindemith, Carter, Martinu
November 1, 8pm, Julia Ageyeva, harpsichord
November 2, 8pm, Stephanie Corwin, bassoon
November 3, 4pm, Anna Grinberg, piano
November 4, 4pm, Frieda Chan, flute, Music of Bach, Mozart, Messiaen, Martin
November 5, 12pm, Levana Cohen, clarinet
November 5, 8pm, Jeremy Eig, clarinet, Music of Scriabin, Prokofiev, Rozsa, Berg, and Wilson
November 8, 8pm, Carrie Kennedy, violin
November 9, 8pm, Youn-Hee Bang, piano, Staller Center for the Arts Recital Hall
November 12, 8pm, Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra, Stony Brook Chorale and Camerata Singers, Timothy Mount, Conductor, Staller Center for the Arts Main Stage, Benjamin Britten, Cantata Misericordium, Arvo Pert, Te Deum, Igor Stravinsky, Symphony of Psalms
Tickets: $16/$8 (students and seniors)
Submitted by: Jessica Powell/GST
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Great Chefs/Great Wines Series- Be Wonderfully Amused!
Thursday, November 3: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
The New York Times called Chef Gerry Hayden's cuisine of Amuse Restaurant in Southold, New York, "inspired, titillating, intense, and brilliant." Join Chef Hayden and wine professional Peggy Lauber in an evening of fabulous wine and food pairings.
Location: Wang Center on the Main Campus of Stony Brook University
Fee: Each class will offer 6-8 quality wines and will include light food pairings complementing the wines and region of origin.
Classes are $55.00 per person."Bring a Friend" and the second person gets a discounted rate of $45.00.
Sign up for 3 or more classes for the special rate of $40.00 per class.
To Register: Call Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404.
Note: You must be 21 or over to participate in winetasting events.
Space is limited, so please register early.
http://stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Wine Traditions Series- Ginger, Wasabi, and Wine
Thursday, November 10: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Learn how to cook authentic Japanese dishes and choose exciting wine pairings for them with author Machiko Chiba. Signed copies of her book Japanese Dishes for Wine Lovers will be available.
Location: Wang Center on the Main Campus of Stony Brook University
Fee: Each class will offer 6-8 quality wines and will include light food pairings complementing the wines and region of origin. Classes are $55.00 per person."Bring a Friend" and the second person gets a discounted rate of $45.00.
To Register: Call Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404.
Note: You must be 21 or over to participate in winetasting events.
Space is limited, so please register early.
http://stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
3. Defensive Driving Course Begins Nov 9
Save money on your car insurance. This six hour course is an Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop. Two Wednesdays, 11/09 and 11/16, 6pm - 9pm, Union 231. Pre-registration and payment necessary. Send two checks $18/student or $22/non-student (payable to SBU Crafts Center), and additional $13 per person fee (payable to K. O'Brien) and mail to: The Stony Brook Union Crafts Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200. Please include your name, address, telephone and class selection. In person registration at The Crafts Center, lower level of the Union, room 049, call for hours. For more info/class brochure call The Crafts Center, Tel:632-6822.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
4. Advanced Excel: Module II - NCE 314.2 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This advanced topics course covers multiple file management, linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience
Section I: Mon., 9:00-12:00pm, Dec.5,12,2005
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
5. Defensive Driving Course for UUP Members and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Tuesday and Thursday, November 15 and 17, 2005 in the Wang Center Room 201 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for all UUP members and their immediate family members. Attendance at both classes is required. Cost is $25.00 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust Fund" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 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. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
6. A Passion for Spanish Wines-The Wang Center, November 11, 2005, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $15.00 per person (must be over 21)
This special event precedes the Flamenco ballet at the Staller Center.
Get in the mood for Flamenco, and join us for a tasting of an array of Spanish wines selected by wine specialist Jorge Ordonez. The wines will range from cava to sherry and include red and white table wines.
In an informal wine reception, we will taste and explore a range of Spain's up-and-coming, highly acclaimed wines. Get ready to enjoy some new flavors from re-discovered ancient vineyards, and catch the energy of Spain's foremost vintners.
By reservation only. Please call Ginny Clancy at 631-632-9404.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
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 Depressed? We Can Help!
The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University is conducting up to a 6 month clinical trial involving medication with all participants and the addition of psychotherapy with some. Must be willing to travel up to two times a week for up to 3 months to the site and be available late afternoons/early evenings. If you have been feeling depressed (sad, down) most of the time for at least two years, you may be eligible to participate. All evaluations and treatments will be provided free of charge. If interested, please e-mail PsychDRC@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with your name, numbers, and the best times to reach you or call 631-632-6381 with the same and we will get back to you as soon as we can. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Submitted by: Laura Klein/CAS
3. fMRI and EEG Pilot Study
Volunteers are needed to participate in a pilot functional MRI and EEG study for the Assessment of Brain Language Activation. The goal of the study is to collect preliminary data to understand how the brain in healthy people processes written language and pictures. Our ultimate goal is to use the fMRI and EEG technologies, in conjunction with standard clinical testing, to track the rehabilitation process in stroke patients and to verify the utility of certain drug therapies in enhancing language rehabilitation.
We are seeking right-handed, healthy individuals with no contraindications for MRI & EEG. The study will involve 1 hour for the EEG and about 45 minutes for the fMRI scan. Both components are completely non-invasive. No injections will be given. Eligible participants will be given fifty US Dollars as monetary compensation for participation in this study.
If interested, please contact Mark Wagshul, PhD at 4-9563, or mwagshul@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
4. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
Participate in an experiment involving filling out questionnaires and doing computer-based problem-solving tasks. If you are 18 years or older, you may be eligible to participate in this study.
To find out more, call 632-7811.
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. * Recycle Your Laserjet Toner Cartridges *
Did you know that more than 90% of a laserjet cartridge consists of recyclable materials? Please help us remove them from the wastestream.
We accept many model numbers from Hewlett Packard, Canon, IBM, Lexmark, Panasonic, and Samsung.
Please contact Maria Maloney at 632-1287 to arrange for a pickup. She will be more than happy to assist you with any service needs.
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
2. Job Opportunity - Laundry Service Manager
Faculty Student Association is seeking an experienced Laundry Service Manager to be responsible for repair, maintenance, and overall management of 450-plus coin/debit card operated washers and dryers on campus. Required: High School diploma; minimum 5 years of mechanical experience; minimum 2 years of management experience; computer literate in Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel; good customer service skills. Excellent compensation and benefits. Send resume by 11/7/05 to Chris Oster, HR Manager LSM-CA, FSA, Stony Brook University, Room 250 Stony Brook Union, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3209, or fax to (631) 632-6573. AA/EOE.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
3. Job Opportunity - Cash Room Clerk
Faculty Student Association seeks a Cash Room Clerk to be responsible for safeguarding, records and depositing all monies collected by FSA's businesses including check cashing, Agency funds, petty cash and change funds. This includes maintaining detailed records and analysis of monies delivered to the Cash Room, as well as preparation of reports reconciling these monies. Required: High School diploma, minimum 10 years of experience handling currency, coin, and related equipment. Strong customer service skills. Hours are M-F 8:00-3:30. Excellent compensation and benefits. Send resume by 11/7/05 to Chris Oster, HR Manager CRS-CA, FSA, Stony Brook University, Room 250 Stony Brook Union, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3209 or fax to (631) 632-6573. AA/EOE.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
4. 25 Extreme Energy-Saving Tips For the Home
With home heating and energy costs rising, we all can use methods to help ease the pain.
Please feel free to reference the following site for helpful hints on saving money on home energy costs:
http://money.aol.com/smoney/general/canvas3?id=20051019175909990001
If you are unable to access the site, please give a call to our Hotline number at 2-1514 and our staff will be happy to assist you.
Brought to you by the Department of Recycling and Resource Management
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
5. Japan Center-Canon Essay Competition at Stony Brook University
The Japan Center at Stony Brook University and Canon USA organize an annual scholastic essay competition that promotes awareness and understanding of Japanese culture in the US. The 2005 contest "Japan and Me" offers high school and college students the opportunity to focus on one or more aspects of Japan in relation to themselves. The deadline is 12/1/2005. The three recipients in the high school category each will receive $1,500 and the college category recipient will receive $2,000.
For complete rules and additional information, visit the URL below:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/Japanese.nsf/pages/news
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
6. 18th Annual Photo Contest
The University Hospital Auxiliary is holding its 18th Annual Photo Contest from November 1-30, 2005.
Purpose: To enhance the morale of patients, visitors and staff.
Eligibility: The contest is open to amateur photographers only.
Deadline for Entries: November 30, 2005.
For information and an entry blank, please call 444-2699 or stop by the Gift Shop or our office (Level 2, Room 617 of the Hospital).
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC