Campus Announcements for the week of 03/07/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. 04/05 Lapsing Funds Calendar
2. Campus Climate Survey Results & Opportunity for Comment
3. Shipping price increases
4. University Senate meets today at 3:30 in SAC 302-Special Report on Redesign of Main Campus Entrance
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
2. Deadline to submit claims to the Flex Spending Account Program is March 31, 2005.
3. The deadline for state employees to file 2004 Empire Plan claims is March 31, 2005.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. IRS: New Rules, New Opportunities (Presented by TIAA-CREF)
2. The Family Violence Education And Research Center 2005 Spring Colloquia
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Juggling Work & Family
4. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Healthy Family Relationships
5. Schedule meetings, set reminders for yourself, record your appointments - put the Notes Calendar to work for you!
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium,March 11, 2005
2. 2005 SBU/BNL Seed Grant Award Program
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
4. Doctoral Defenses this week
5. Ecology and Evolution Semninar
6. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Michael Reiter
7. Dr. Clarence Kado will give a Seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology on Thursday, March 17, 2005
8. Lecture: Taking Action Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases Wednesday, March 9, Old Chemistry, Rm 118 12:40-2:10 pm
9. Symposium: Intersections: Gender, Race and Health March 10, The Humanities Institute, Melville Library E4340, 1:00-4:00 pm.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Vice President's HealthCare Forum: IOM Medical Errors Report: Are Patients Safer Five Years Later? Wednesday, March 9th, 12- 1:30 pm
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. The Kennedys return to The University Cafe on Sunday, March 13th at 2 P.M.
2. Historical Contradance: A Winter's Night in Setauket
3. University Orchestra to present Children's Concert on March 8
4. Chinese Martial Arts Film Series: The Way of the Dragon March 8, 7:00 p.m. Wang Theater Free to All
5. Japanese Samurai Film Series
6. University Art Gallery In Staller Center To Feature Graduate Student Work
7. Summer Football Camps
8. Center for Italian Studies Excursion to Arthur Avenue, "Little Italy of the Bronx", March 17, 2005
9. Global Mom: Notes from a Pioneer Adoptive Family Wednesday, March 16, 12:45 p.m., Wang Center Lecture Hall 1 Free
10. Bridging the Gap with Michael Chang Friday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Wang Center Theater
11. "Fulfill your every piano fantasy on March 7th"
12. Elain Hou DMA Piano Recital!
13. Music Department Student Recitals!
14. Trombonist Ben Lanz and Ensemble INC!
15. Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. An Italian Heritage of Flavor from America's Secret Wine Region, Thursday, March 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) accepting applications for Fall 2005.
3. Menopause Workshop
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain
3. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
4. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
5. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
6. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality.
7. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
8. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
9. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
10. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
11. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
12. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
13. Seeking Volunteers - Healthy Men and Women who are 65 Years of Age or Older and Leading Active Lifestyle
14. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
15. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
16. Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
17. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates sleep and metabolism in women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
10. Miscellaneous
1. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550 June 27 - August 19, 2005
2. Job/Internship Fair
3. Is someone in your office having a baby? The Seawolves MarketPlace has adorable NEW Stony Brook bibs!
4. Job Search - Administrative Director for the Undergraduate Student Government
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. 04/05 Lapsing Funds Calendar
The 04/05 Lapsing Funds Calendar is now on the web! Please note the REVISED deadlines for submitting contract and non-contract items. Please contact Procurement Commodities @632-6046 and Procurement Services at @632-9093 with any questions.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/doit.nsf/pages/lapsing
Submitted by: Elizenda Mondesir/Pres
2. Campus Climate Survey Results & Opportunity for Comment
The Campus Climate Survey Report is completed and ready for your viewing. Please take a few moments to read the report and then send your comments through the link inlcuded on the web page. You comments will be anonymous (unless you wish to include your contact info) and will help in formulating future projects. Don't be left out!! Read the report and send in your comments today - the deadline for comment submission is March 15th.
http://www.sunysb.edu/doit/campusonly/climate/
Submitted by: Mary Kenny/Pres
3. Shipping price increases
Effective immediately new rates will apply for DHL and FEDEX. UPS rates are still under review. There are increases in some categories. The new rates are posted to the award document.
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/snt/awardnotes/7901100179can.htm
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
4. University Senate meets today at 3:30 in SAC 302-Special Report on Redesign of Main Campus Entrance
Tentative Agenda
March 7, 2005
I. Approval of tentative agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from February 7, 2005
III. President's Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provost's Report (R. McGrath)
V. Report on Redesign of Main Campus Entrance (R. Mann)
VI. Update on Tsunami Relief Efforts (P. Lombardo)
VII. Senate President's report (B. Lindquist)
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
It's important for you to know ...
Colorectal cancer can be prevented. Not only that, it is extremely curable if caught early.
No matter what your age, know the risk factors, know the symptoms, and know your family history.
Starting at age 50, men and women who are at average risk for colorectal cancer should get screened. Men and women who have a higher risk of the disease may need to be tested earlier and should talk to their doctor about when.
Colorectal cancer is treatable - know your options.
To make an appointment with our colorectal specialists, Drs. M. Corman, D. Rivadeneira, and W. Smithy, call 631-444-4545
Submitted by: Andrew Toga/CPMP
2. Deadline to submit claims to the Flex Spending Account Program is March 31, 2005.
For those who participated in the Flex Spending Account Program (Dependent Care Advantage Account Program / Health Care Spending Account Program)during 2004, the deadline to submit your 2004 claims for Dependent Care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses is March 31, 2005.
For more information regarding filing claims, please contact the Flex Spending Account Program hotline at 1-800-358-7202.
http://www.flexspend.state.ny.us
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
3. The deadline for state employees to file 2004 Empire Plan claims is March 31, 2005.
State employees who are enrolled in the Empire Plan have until March 31, 2005 to submit their 2004 Empire Plan claims. To obtain an Empire Plan major medical claim form please visit the website www.cs.state.ny.us (click on Employee Benefits/Publications & Forms/Health Insurance Forms/Empire Plan/Employees of New York State Agencies (NY)/PS-404 (3/02L)(W)Health Insurance Transaction Form) or www.stonybrookhospital.com (click on SBUH Staff/Human Resources/ Benefits/Health Insurance/NYS Health Insurance Transaction Form). You may also obtain a claim form from the display rack located outside room 122, level 3, HSC or from the Benefits Office. For information regarding claims, you may contact the Empire Plan carriers at 1-877-769-7447.
http://www.cs.state.ny.us
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. IRS: New Rules, New Opportunities (Presented by TIAA-CREF)
Lunch will be provided!
An IRA is one of the most flexible ways to save for your future. This presentation covers the major features of TIAA-CREF Roth and Traditional (Classic) IRAs, and the Coverdell Education Savings Account (formerly known as Education IRAs). Come find out more about IRAs and what they can offer you.
Topics will include:
Advantages of Traditional vs. Roth IRAs
Investing your IRA
How to roll over your IRA
Tax-planning strategies with retirement assets
Using IRAs to save for education
Get a jump start on your financial future today.
DATE: 3/10/05 TIME: 12:00-1:15
TO REGISTER: Contact Pat Lore via: plore@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
2. The Family Violence Education And Research Center 2005 Spring Colloquia
The Family Violence Education and Research Center, Kathleen Monahan, Director
2005 Spring Colloquia, Thursdays - 11:30a.m. to 1:00p.m., HSC-Level 3, Lecture Hall 6
March 10 -"Rape, Sexaul Offenses and The Criminal Justice System"
Rosa Abbate, ADA, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
April 14 - "Interventions with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence"
Clarice Murphy, Assistant Director, VIBS and Anabel Lago-Pedrick
May 5 - "Immigration Issues and Violence"
Sr. Margaret Smyth, Director of Northfork Spanish Apostolate
Question contact: Kathleen Monahan, Director at 444-3152
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
3. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Juggling Work & Family
What's It All About? Can I really handle it all? How can I make time for things that are important? Can I take time to care for a sick child? Am I stressed? Is my productivity suffering? If you answer, yes, to any of the above questions, please join us for an interactive discussion. We will be sharing information and techniques on using your time and energy to your advantage, so you can be at your best for yourself, your family and your work.
March 15, 2005, 12-1:30, SAC Room 305
To Register: Call EAP at 632-6085
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Healthy Family Relationships
What does a healthy family look like and feel like? No family is perfect or gets things right all the time. Every normal family experiences some degree of dysfunction. This workshop will help you understand your own family better and help you focus on those healthy characteristics that will strengthen your family relationships. The workshop objectives are: to identify the characteristics of healthy family relationships, to evaluate your own family's level of functioning, to understand the importance of communication as the key to successful family relationships.
March 9, 2005, 11:30-12:30, HSC, L2, Seminar Room 3B
To Register: Call EAP at 632-6085
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
5. Schedule meetings, set reminders for yourself, record your appointments - put the Notes Calendar to work for you!
Join us this Tuesday, March 8 from 9-1 for an action-packed session focused on every aspect of the Lotus Notes Calendar and To Do List. See how it can be used as a tool to manage your time. Click this link to register for "Manage Your Time More Effectively Using the Notes Calendar and To Do List".
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium,March 11, 2005
Dr. Brad Seibel from the University of Rhode Island, will present a seminar entitled "Oxygen minimum layers: physiological constraints on vertical migration in the jumbo squid, dosidicus gigas" at 12:15pm on March 11, 2005.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshements will be served. For further information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
2. 2005 SBU/BNL Seed Grant Award Program
Call for proposals for the seventh annual SBU/BNL Seed Grant Award Program which serves to further strengthen the programmatic links between Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Lab. Grants of up to $25k may be awarded (note that these proposals do not have overhead charges). Successful proposals will describe: how this seed support is likely to lead to fully developed applications to standard agencies supporting research or in fields where external support is less likely, how the work builds on Stony Brook University's academic priorities. Proposals must also describe specific collaborations with BNL personnel, however, proposal submittal is restricted to members of the Stony Brook University faculty.
RFP information and Formal Proposal Applications are available at
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/bnl/seed.html
, please note the deadline for submission is Friday, March 18, 2005. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the VPBA office at (631) 632-4360.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/bnl/seed.html
Submitted by: Elyce Winters/Prov
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Professor Cheng-Zhi Zou from the Surface and Atmosphere Team, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, will present a seminar entitled, "Assessment of Moisture and Wind Fields from Reanalyses and TOVS Satellite Retrievals Over the Polar Region" on Wednesday, March 9. The seminar will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
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. Ecology and Evolution Semninar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF FOOD WEB DYNAMICS: PRODUCTIVITY, DIVERSITY AND INVASIONS"
Dr. Peter Morin, Rutgers University
Host: Dr. Lev Ginzburg - risk@life.bio.sunysb.edu
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
6. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Michael Reiter
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup and the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology.
Professor Michael Reiter (Carnegie Mellon University) will speak about "Computer security meets pervasive computing: Security by, and for, converged mobile devices" at 2:15pm on Friday, March 11, in Computer Science 2311.
Professor Reiter was Director of Secure Systems Research at Bell Laboratories before joining Carnegie Mellon in 2001. He is highly visible in the security and distributed computing research communities, serving on the editorial boards of the best-known journals and on the program committees of the best-known conferences in those research areas. He was Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Security and Privacy for 2002-2003. He is the winner of 5 Best Paper awards.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/events/DLseries/
Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS
7. Dr. Clarence Kado will give a Seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology on Thursday, March 17, 2005
On Thursday, March 17,at 4:00pm in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, Dr. Clarence Kado of the Department of Plant Pathology in the University of California, Davis campus, will give a Seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology entitled, " The Promiscuous DNA Transfer System of Agrobacterium.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
8. Lecture: Taking Action Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases Wednesday, March 9, Old Chemistry, Rm 118 12:40-2:10 pm
Lecture by Doris R. Weisman, Nurse Practitioner, MS The etiology of STD's, statistics of occurrence, STD versus pregnancy prevention, review of seven of the most prevalent STD's by diagnosis, treatment, partner role, education, effects on health, prevention methods, and reoccurrence events. Sponsored by Women's Studies, March 9, 12:40-2:10, Old Chemistry, Women's Studies Colloquium Center, Room 118. 631 632-9176
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
9. Symposium: Intersections: Gender, Race and Health March 10, The Humanities Institute, Melville Library E4340, 1:00-4:00 pm.
Social variables such as race, gender, and class continue to impact on women's health. While science has necessarily altered the potential risks of many health related events, social factors remain central to definition of disease and health, access to healthcare and institutional responses to different populations. The symposium Intersections: Gender, Race and Health will address some of these questions especially as they relate to Breast Cancer, HIV-AIDS, and Pain Management. Sponsored by Women's Studies, The Humanities Institute and Africana Studies. Call 631 632-9176 for information.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Vice President's HealthCare Forum: IOM Medical Errors Report: Are Patients Safer Five Years Later? Wednesday, March 9th, 12- 1:30 pm
Wednesday, March 9th, 12- 1:30 pm in the Health Sciences Center, Lecture Hall 3, Level 2: Linda H. Aiken, PhD, RN is an icon in the field of Nursing. She is the Clair M. Fagin Leadership Professor of Nursing, a Professor of Sociology, and Director of the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, and a Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. Boxed lunch to be served, please RSVP at 444-2080.
Submitted by: Barbara Katz/UHMC
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Electro-clinical Diagnosis of Psychogenic and Epileptic Behaviors
David Anschel, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, SUNY Stony Brook
Tuesday, March 8, 2005, 11:30 am, HSC L3 LH6
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. The Kennedys return to The University Cafe on Sunday, March 13th at 2 P.M.
Maura and Pete Kennedy return to the University Cafe, after they inaugurated the Sunday afternoon acoustic series a little over a year ago. Great original songs, terrific guitar work, and the high energy of The Kennedys will make for another memorable afternoon. Their most recent CD, Stand, mixed Kennedy's originals with a great version of Dave Carter's "When I'm Gone." The husband and wife duo of Martha Trachtenberg and Tom Griffith open.
Admission is $ 15.00 and you can reserve by e mailing gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or calling 632-6027. The University Cafe is located in the Stony Brook Union Building. Entrance is from the outside.
Future shows (all on Sundays at 2 PM) include: Rod Picott on April 3rd, Rachael Davis with Brett Hartenback on April 17th (with Pat Wictor opening) and Chuck Brodsky on May 1st (Little Toby Walker will open).
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
2. Historical Contradance: A Winter's Night in Setauket
Enjoy an evening of Civil War period dancing and live music, Wednesday, March 9 from 7 to 10 pm at the historic Setauket Neighborhood House. $2 donation suggested. No experience necessary, no partner required. Demonstration and practice at 7:00, dance at 8:00. The dance is a collaborative effort on the part of LITMA (Long Island Traditional Music Association), the Three Village Historical Society, and SUNY Stony Brook's History Department class "Dancing American History from Slavery to Hip Hop." Students who study history from the perspective of dance will be on hand to learn and demonstrate. Larry Moser and Mary Nagin will provide music. Calling the event is Annette Kirk. The Three Village Historical Society will provide period refreshments and other touches of history. The Setauket Neighborhood House is located at 95 Main Street in Setauket, very near the Mill Pond. For more information, call (631) 632-7483.
http://litma.org/scontradance.aspx
Submitted by: April Masten/CAS
3. University Orchestra to present Children's Concert on March 8
CHILDREN'S CONCERT to be presented by the UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA with SUSAN DEAVER, CONDUCTOR
The Annual CHILDREN'S CONCERT will be presented by the University Orchestra with Conductor Susan Deaver at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8th at the Staller Center Main Stage. This one-hour concert entitled "BRAVO ORCHESTRA!" will feature Mary Auner, cellist, who is the 1st Prize Winner of the 2004 USB Pre-College Concerto Competition in a performance of Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor. The performance also includes highlights from favorite orchestral pieces featuring the brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Tickets are available the evening of the performance. For Advance Ticket sale - call the Staller Center Box Office at 631.632.ARTS. For further information contact the Department of Music at Stony Brook University at 631.632.7330 or visit the Staller Center website at www.sunysb.edu/music.
http://www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS
4. Chinese Martial Arts Film Series: The Way of the Dragon March 8, 7:00 p.m. Wang Theater Free to All
In the only film that he wrote and directed, Bruce Lee stars as Tang Lung, who goes from Hong Kong to Rome to help out at a Chinese restaurant. He may not be good at waiting tables, but he can fight. More than a mere fiction story, The Way of the Dragon is a quasi-documentary about the traveling of "Chinese kung fu" to Italy. Features a classic cameo appearance by Chuck Norris. (Bruce Lee, 1972, 98 min., Cantonese with English subtitles)
http://http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/martialarts.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
5. Japanese Samurai Film Series
The Japan Center at Stony Brook presents Japanese Samurai Film Series Co-sponsored with the Japan Foundation New York Office and the Charles B. Wang Center
Admission Free, March 10 (Thursday), 7:00 p.m., Wang Center Theater
Twilight Samurai (2002) by Yoji Yamada, Academy Award Nominee for the Best Foreign Language Film. Set in the late nineteen century as the feudal Shogun period was giving way to the Meiji Restoration, Seibei is a low-ranking samurai in northeast Japan. However, when word of Seibei's easy victory using only a wooden sword begins to circulate, his reputation for sword fighting prowess begins to change his colleagues' assessment of him. Just as Seibei begins to dream that he might win the hand of the long loved friend Tomoe, he is assigned, against his wishes, to kill a renowned warrior on the wrong side of a clan power struggle.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/japanese.nsf/pages/news
Submitted by: Etsuko Maruoka-Ng/GST
6. University Art Gallery In Staller Center To Feature Graduate Student Work
Work by three graduate students of fine arts will be exhibited in the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center from Saturday, March 5 through Saturday, April 9. A reception honoring the artists will be held Saturday, March 12, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Admission is free. The "MFA Thesis Exhibition 2005" includes electronic and mixed media installations by Lawrence Mesich, Gabrielle Moisan, and Nilufer Ovalioglu. All three artists are degree candidates in the Department of Art's Master of Fine Arts program. University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 12 noon to 4pm, and Saturday, 7 to 9 pm. For information, call 631-632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
7. Summer Football Camps
Sam Kornhauser the Stony Brook University Head Football Coach is running two exciting summer camps. 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
8. Center for Italian Studies Excursion to Arthur Avenue, "Little Italy of the Bronx", March 17, 2005
Center for Italian Studies Excursion to Arthur Avenue, "Little Italy of the Bronx", March 17, 2005, for sightseeing and shopping. Charge of $25 per person covers transportation, only. All other expenses are individually assumed. Bus pick up from three points: Middle Country Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, 7:45 am; LIE/Commack Road Park/Ride Lot,8:15 am; and Nassau County's Christopher Morley Park Entrance, Searingtown Rd., 9:00 am. Drop off at these same points, 4-5 pm. Reservations (call 631-632-7444) and advance (non-refundable) payment required.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
9. Global Mom: Notes from a Pioneer Adoptive Family Wednesday, March 16, 12:45 p.m., Wang Center Lecture Hall 1 Free
Exhibition from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
In 1975, over 2,500 infants and children were airlifted from Vietnam and adopted by families around the world as part of Operation Babylift. In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of this extraordinary humanitarian effort, acclaimed author Lana Noone shares her personal story of how, as an adoptive parent, she became a pioneering member of this global family. Included in this unique program is an exhibition of the Vietnam Babylift quilt, archival and historical materials, and a performance of Vietnamese music. Noone's Global Mom: Notes from a Pioneer Adoptive Family will be available for signing. Co-sponsored with the Vietnamese Students Association.
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
10. Bridging the Gap with Michael Chang Friday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Wang Center Theater
As the youngest winner of a Grand Slam tournament in the history of men's tennis, Michael Chang faced a generation gap. As a Chinese American, he faced the cultural gap between his family values and those of mainstream America. As a Christian, he faced a spiritual gap between his faith and the values of a secular world. Join us for this exciting evening of music, dance, and personal testimony, in which Michael will share stories about his fame, family, and faith. Sponsored by the Asian American Center Bridge in collaboration with the Long Island Alliance Church in Dix Hills and the Wang Center. Church youth groups contact Ronnie Fung. Chinese translation provided: contact Stephanie Chew, (631) 271-6815. Tickets are limited. Reserve tickets for $15 through the Wang Center, (631) 632-4400 or email to wangcenter@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
11. "Fulfill your every piano fantasy on March 7th"
The Piano Project, Monday March 7 - 12pm, 4pm and 8pm
Staller Center Recital Hall
Free!
The piano/harpsichord department, including Gil Kalish and Tina Dahl, will present an entire day of keyboard fantasies on Monday, March 7th.
Plan to cancel everything and attend this once-in-a-lifetime marathon!
When else can you hear a new work by Arrigo-Nelson, a fantasy on the fortepiano by CPE Bach, all three fantasies of Chopin, and myriad other works played with aplomb and a cheerful attitude all in one day?
Pack a backpack, bring a pillow and spend the day!
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
12. Elain Hou DMA Piano Recital!
Wednesday, March 9, 4:00
Elain Hou DMA Piano Recital!
Staller Center Recital Hall
Free, Open to the public
Elain will play works by Schuman and Prokofiev.
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
13. Music Department Student Recitals!
Friday, March 11, 12:00 Noon, Jackie LeClair DMA Oboe Recital, Staller Center Recital Hall
8:00 PM, Paul Morin BA Piano Recital, Staller Center Recital Hall
Both recitals are free and open to the public!
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
14. Trombonist Ben Lanz and Ensemble INC!
Sunday, March 13, 7:00 PM, Staller Center Recital Hall
Join Ben Lanz and Ensemble Inc. in a exciting concert of newnewnew music! Ben will be performing a full program of works he has commissioned written by young composers from Stony Brook University and abroad! He will be joined by double bassist Jennie Labonte and clarinetist Christa Van Alstine.
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
15. Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, March 12, 8:00 PM, Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra
Returning to conduct the orchestra is guest conductor David Stern who has programmed Mozart's Symphony No. 33 in B-flat, K. 319, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 63, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 7 in d minor, Op. 70. The violin soloist for the Prokofiev Concerto will be Omar Guey, a third-year student in the DMA program in Violin performance at Stony Brook.
Tickets for the concert are $16 general, $8 for students and senior citizens, and are available from the Staller Center Box Office at (631) 632-ARTS.
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. An Italian Heritage of Flavor from America's Secret Wine Region, Thursday, March 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
To Register: Call Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404. Location: Wang Center at Stony Brook University. Classes are $55.00, Bring a Friend and the second person gets a rate of $45.00. Winemaking is part of the Italian American heritage. For more than a century, through Prohibition, many a cellar in Queens and Brooklyn has housed a small winery, often producing excellent wines. This will be an evening of tasting the Diliberto's Gold Medal winning wines, with reminiscences of the roots of this Italian American tradition. This was one of our most popular classes on the Manhattan Campus last year. Be prepared for some fun surprises.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) accepting applications for Fall 2005.
The College of Business is accepting applications for its MBA Program. We offer classes, full-time and part-time, at our Stony Brook and Manhattan campuses. Students may choose to concentrate in finance, information systems management, health management, human resources or entrepreneurial management. A concentration in marketing will be offered in the near future. Please visit our website at: www.stonybrook.edu/collegeofbusiness, call our Office of Student Services at 632-7171, or stop by Harriman Hall Room 102 for further information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/collegeofbusiness
Submitted by: Ronee Baldwin/CEAS
3. Menopause Workshop
MENOPAUSE, The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital will be presenting a series of three, two-hour workshops on menopause.
Each participant will be examined and evaluated individually in order to assess their specific menopausal symptoms and avenues of treatment.
The physiological symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia, cognitive difficulties, etc. will be discussed in detail. We will also explore the cultural attitudes associated with this transition and learn about several approaches to ease symptoms including hormone therapy (conjugated estrogen and bioidentical hormones), herbal remedies, nutritional medicine, exercise, and mind/body techniques such as breathing and meditation techniques.
The series is scheduled for Wednesdays, March 30th, April 6th, and 13th at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park.
Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
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. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain
Volunteers are needed to participate in an MRI study to investigate new methods for imaging flow patterns of blood and cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spine. The goal of the study is to understand flow patterns in healthy individuals in order to compare these results with the abnormal flow patterns seen in individuals with diseases such as hydrocephalus and spinal cysts. For the current phase of studies, we are seeking healthy individuals with no previous history of head or spinal trauma, arachnoid or spinal cysts, hydrocephalus, brain tumors or any contraindication for an MRI exam. The study will involve 1 hour of your time and be completely non-invasive. No injections will be given. You will not be paid for this study.
If interested, please contact Mark Wagshul, PhD at 4-9563, or mwagshul@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
3. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
Volunteers needed for Imaging Studies at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
The volunteer must be 20 years or older and in good health for participation.
Confidentiality maintained and transportation will be provided.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
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 for more information
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
5. 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
6. 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 Turhan.Canli@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you are invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institute of Health. Participants will be compensated up to $200.
For further information call Dr Fred Friedberg at (631) 632-8252
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
Patients being treated with cholesterol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at (631) 444-7893.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
13. 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
14. 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
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. 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
16. 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 Stephanie Musso, RN, GCRC Nurse Manager (631) 444-7759.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
17. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550 June 27 - August 19, 2005
Think of the warm days of summer, ice cream and children giggling! Our Summer Day Camp combines a special mixture of recreational and educational activities for children between the ages of 5-12. Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child! Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. A 10% discount on tuition is given to all Stony Brook staff members. Register before April 2nd to receive an additional 5% savings.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: March 12th, April 2nd, May 7th, 2005.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycare
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
2. Job/Internship Fair
Job/Internship Fair, Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Sports Complex, Arena from 12pm - 4pm. Full time positions for students who are graduating in May. Also internships and part time positions for all majors. This event is for Stony Brook Students/Alumni Only. ID Required.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
3. Is someone in your office having a baby? The Seawolves MarketPlace has adorable NEW Stony Brook bibs!
Visit the store and shop for someone special who is expecting a baby. Besides bibs, we carry brag books that clip to your diaper bag, photo albums, Kim Anderson mini books, lots of picture frames and cuddly stuffed baby bears!
The Seawolves MarketPlace is located in the Student Activities Center.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
4. Job Search - Administrative Director for the Undergraduate Student Government
Not-for-profit agency at Stony Brook University seeks a dynamic individual to manage the operation of the Undergraduate Student Government office. Required: Bachelor's degree, plus a minimum of five years related management experience including some experience in a university/college setting are essential, together with excellent customer service, and communication skills. Familiarity with marketing, public relations, budget management, labor relations, and good judgment. A working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail systems are also necessary. Candidates possessing these abilities and experience in a not-for-profit, multi-cultural environment and/or secondary education setting, and working with college student populations, are especially encouraged to apply. Excellent benefits and a rewarding, challenging environment. For consideration, send resume with cover letter and salary requirement by 3/10/05 to HR Manager, FSA, Stony Brook University, 250 Stony Brook Union, Dept CA-FSA , Stony Brook NY 11794-3209 or fax to 631-632-6573. AA/EOE
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA