Campus Announcements for the week of 02/07/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Urgent! Call for Nominations - President's Awards 2005
2. West Campus Libraries And Blackboard Join Efforts To Offer Electronic Reserves
3. Because You Don't Do It Every Day (BUDDIE) Week
4. Interoffice Envelopes
5. University Senate meets on Monday, February 7th at 3:30 in SAC 302
6. The University Senate has completed its analysis of the results of the 2003 faculty and staff survey.
7. International Travel Policy
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Stony Brook Graduate Program In Public Health & University At Albany School Of Public Health Public Health Video Broadcast
2. Stony Brook University Hospital's 25th Anniversary Week Kick-Off Celebration
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Personality Self-Portrait
2. 5 Habits of Highly Successful Investors (Conducted by TIAA-CREF) (Lunch Will be provided!)
3. Library Tours and Workshops
4. Retirement Readiness (Presented by ING)
5. IRS: New Rules, New Opportunities (Presented by TIAA-CREF)
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar *WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9TH*
2. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar *NEXT WEEK*
3. 2005 SBU/BNL Seed Grant Award Program
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
5. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, February 11, 2005
6. A Gathering of Science Scholars II
7. Understanding Tsunami February 16, 12:40 p.m., SAC Auditorium
8. Leadership Symposium on Student-Community Wellness: "Visionary Leadership: Moral Challenges for Today's Universities" - Tuesday, February 22nd, 1-3 pm, Wang Theatre
9. Ecology and Evolution Special Seminar
10. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Richard M. Karp
11. February 10, 2005, Thursday, Women's Studies Program Symposium: African Feminist Epistemologies
12. Melville Library Author Series featuring Jacqueline Reich
13. Scuba Diving and Decompression Illness
14. Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series Dr. Sia Nemat-Nasser from University of California, San Diego
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Daffodil Days
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Stony Brook Presents: 2005 FREE Youth Sports Clinic
2. Black 47's Larry Kirwan at The University Cafe, Sunday February 13th at 2 P.M.
3. Prague Symphony Orchestra with Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Navah Perlman, pianist, Saturday, February 12 at 8pm - Staller Center
4. Movies at Staller Center - Friday, February 11, "Moolaadé" at 7pm, "Enduring Love" at 9:30pm. Tickets: $6; $5 students.
5. "Star-crossed Lovers: Passion and Fate in the Italian and French Baroque"
6. 4703 Chinese New Year Festivities at JASMINE, Wang Center Wed. 2/9/05 12PM - 2:30 PM
7. Chinese New Year Celebration: The Year of the Rooster at Wang Center, Saturday, Feb. 12, 5:30 - 10:30PM
8. Chinese Martial Arts Film Series Spring 2005: One-Armed Swordsman at Wang Center Theatre, Tuesday Feb. 8, 7:00 PM
9. Hug-A-Wolf, Get your picture taken with the Seawolf at the Seawolves MarketPlace!
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Sweets for the Sweet, Thursday, February 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
2. From Windows to Web: The Essentials of Personal Computing, NCE 707 18 sessions Fee $1,499.00
3. MS in Technological Systems Management with a concentration in Global Industrial Management
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
3. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
4. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
5. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality.
6. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
7. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
9. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
10. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
11. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
12. Seeking Volunteers - Healthy Men and Women who are 65 Years of Age or Older and Leading Active Lifestyle
13. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
14. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
15. Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
16. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates sleep and metabolism in women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
10. Miscellaneous
1. Register Now For Stony Brook Day In Albany - March 1, 2005
2. Limited Availability Of Intranasal Flu Vaccine (Flumist) At The Stony Brook University Student Health Service
3. Job/Internship Fair
4. 7Th Annual Institute For Medicine In Contemporary Society Writing Contest. Guest Judge: John Store, Md And Author
5. Ring Week February 7 - February 10, 2005
6. A Chance to be Heard
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Urgent! Call for Nominations - President's Awards 2005
President Kenny invites nominations from the campus community for the following President's Awards:
Award for Excellence in Classified Service
Dr. William McAdoo Presidential Award in Diversity and Affirmative Action
Award for Excellence in Teaching as Part-Time Faculty
Award for Team Achievement
Deadline for Nominations is February 10, 2005
For complete information and to print nomination forms, you must go to: www.sunysb.edu/pres
http://www.sunysb.edu/pres
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
2. West Campus Libraries And Blackboard Join Efforts To Offer Electronic Reserves
SBU Libraries, West Campus, is pleased to announce a new Electronic Reserves service for the Spring 2005 semester. Documents selected by faculty will be digitized by library staff, in accordance with Fair Use and other copyright guidelines, and centrally managed through the Blackboard system.
Faculty must first request an E-Reserves course in Blackboard. Once the course has been created, documents are requested through an on-line form on the Reserves webpage, and library Reserve staff will add them to your E-Reserves Blackboard course.
Details are available on the Libraries' Course Reserves webpages at
http://sunysb.edu/~library/services/circulation/reservefac.html
Submitted by: Nathan Baum/Lib
3. Because You Don't Do It Every Day (BUDDIE) Week
Every year, the office of Disability Support Services sponsors BUDDIE Week (BECAUSE U DON'T DO IT EVERY DAY.) The purpose of this activity is to sensitize the Stony Brook campus community on issues surrounding disabilities. Since 1989, BUDDIE Week provides administrators, faculty and staff with the opportunity to learn how students with disabilities experience life on campus. Buddies are asked to accompany a student during part of one of the days, meet for lunch or spend some time together; whatever is appropriate and possible for you and the student. This year, we are recruiting new buddies who would be interested in participating in this important event. If you could set aside an hour or two on the week of March 7, 2005, please call Stephanie Patterson at 2-6748. We hope that you will be able to participate in this activity and look forward to your response. Thanks!
Submitted by: Stephanie Patterson/OSA
4. Interoffice Envelopes
Campus Mail Services has a surplus of both large and small interoffice envelopes. Although they are used they are in excellent condition and can be used over and over again. To request bundles of envelopes please contact Tom LaRusso, Manager of Mail Services. His number is 2-6231.
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
5. University Senate meets on Monday, February 7th at 3:30 in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. President's Report (written)
III. Provost's Report-Recruiting Out of State Students (M. London)
IV. Stony Brook Day (P. Cruso)
V. University Senate President's Report (B. Lindquist)
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
6. The University Senate has completed its analysis of the results of the 2003 faculty and staff survey.
The University Senate has completed its analysis of the results of the 2003 faculty and staff survey. The report is available electronically at:
http://ws.cc.sunysb.edu/doit/campusonly/
The report summarizes the major findings of the survey, and contains an analysis of the results in each major area of the survey. When possible,the survey report compares the 2003 survey results with those of the most recent survey (1997).
Results are tabulated in both general categories (e.g., maintenance) to which all responders contributed and categories relating to the stated affiliation of the responder. A guiding principle in the writing of the report was to maintain the anonymity of responders. In keeping with past surveys, selected comments are included in the final report. These comments represent general themes of the responders, and have been edited to remove any identifying information.
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
7. International Travel Policy
This is a reminder that all students who travel abroad on University programs are required to complete all International Travel Policy forms. Faculty traveling abroad with students on University programs are required to complete the two-page itinerary form. Faculty or staff traveling abroad on University business are strongly advised to complete all of the forms for themselves as well. They can be found on the International Academic Programs (IAP) website at www.stonybrook.edu/iap under "Links" then "International Travel Policy" then "Forms." Permission is not required for student travel unless the country in question is on the State Department Travel Warning list. A complete list of countries can be found at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html
.
All forms, questions, e-mails, or comments regarding the ITP should be sent to Jennifer Schlitz, E5320 Melville Library, Z=3390 or Jennifer.Schlitz@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/iap
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Stony Brook Graduate Program In Public Health & University At Albany School Of Public Health Public Health Video Broadcast
February 17, 2005, 9AM - 10AM, David Hoffman, MS, Director, Bureau of Chronic Disease Services, will discuss chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and asthma, which contribute to seven of ten deaths each year. He will showcase an inovative model for addressing the prevention of these diseases, and demonstrate the benefits of using an integrated approach using discussions with community stakeholders and highlights from selected interventions from the four Steps to Healthier NY communities.
This video presentation, via satellite downlink, will be shown in the Atkins Learning Center, Health Sciences Center, Level 4. (Next to the Level 5 escalator.)
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
2. Stony Brook University Hospital's 25th Anniversary Week Kick-Off Celebration
This year, Stony Brook University Hospital celebrates a milestone in our history: our 25th Anniversary. We are planning a year-long celebration that will include many events and programs.
Bruce Schroffel, Director and CEO of Stony Brook University Hospital would like to take this opportunity to invite all staff to a kick-off Celebration for the 25th Anniversary Celebration the week of February 14th.
"Coffee Break" Kick Off Celebration
Monday, February 14, HSC Galleria 10:00 to 11:30 am
Enjoy a Hot Chocolate/Coffee Bar, refreshments, snacks and music from the 80's. As Bruce Schroffel and Dr. Norman H. Edelman commemorate this occasion.
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/HSC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Personality Self-Portrait
Ever wonder why we think, work, love and act the way we do? Lots of people have pondered the very same question and will join you at this fun workshop. It may give you some insight into your friend, partner, kids, boss, maybe even yourself! A personal questionnaire will be distributed so you can do a little research into your own personality style. We'll spend some time specifically addressing how the recognition of personality styles can make for more pleasant work environments and less conflict in interpersonal relationships of any type.
Part I: February 15, 2005, 11:30-12:30, HSC (Room TBA)
Part II: February 22, 2005, 11:30-12:30, HSC (Room TBA)
To Register: Call EAP at 632-6085
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. 5 Habits of Highly Successful Investors (Conducted by TIAA-CREF) (Lunch Will be provided!)
When you're starting out, you don't have to know every nuance of financial markets. P/E ratios, 200-day moving averages, etc. But you do need a grasp of essentials. We can help you acquire the skills necessary to become a responsible investor. Come to our seminar, 5 Habits of Highly Successful Investors, to gain insights on how you can make sound investment decisions.
We'll discuss:
*Setting Financial goals
*Reducing risk with diversification
*Current market trends
*Realizing tax advantages
*Undertanding cost of expenses
DATE: February 9, 2005 TIME: 12:00-1:15
To Register: E-Mail- plore@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 632-4501
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
3. Library Tours and Workshops
New to the Libraries? Take a tour and find out where the best place to study is. Get a head start on your research skills: take a workshop on searching the web, finding articles, and more!
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/lib/libforms.nsf/tours
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
4. Retirement Readiness (Presented by ING)
This class applies to UUP Members.
Light meal will be provided!
This workshop is focused on the Core Retirement Planning Concepts:
1. Evaluate your most important life planning goals
2. Identify the major transitions that will occur next in your life
3. Relate these broader life needs to their implications for your retirement investments and pensions including impact on cash flow, how much you will need, and diversification
DATE: 2/24/05 TIME: 12:00-1:30 or 4:00-5:30 (light meal will be provided at both sessions)
TO REGISTER: Contact Pat Lore: plore@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
5. 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
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar *WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9TH*
You are cordially invited to attended a seminar by Dr. Ian Chambers from the University of Edinburgh on Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 2:00pm in room 038, Life Sciences Building. He will speak on "The Homeodomain Protein Nanog and Mouse ES Cell Self-Renewal". The host is Dr. Bernadette Holdener. If you have any questions, please call 631-632-8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
2. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar *NEXT WEEK*
You are cordially invited to attended a seminar by Dr. Daniel Carson, Trustees Distinguished Professor & Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, on Thursday, February 17, 2005, at 4:00pm in room 038, Life Sciences Building. He will speak on the "Glycobiology of Embryo Implantation". The host is Dr. William J. Lennarz. If you have any questions, please call 631-632-8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
3. 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
4. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Professor Ronald Smith from the Department of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, will present a seminar entitled, "The Oregon Climate Transition: Modeling and Isotope Data" on Wednesday, February 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
5. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, February 11, 2005
Dr. Jake Kritzer from the Environmental Defense Fund, will present a seminar entitled " Metapopulation ecology in the sea" at 12:30pm on February 11, 2005. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For information, please call 631-632-8781
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
6. A Gathering of Science Scholars II
The Center for Inclusive Education will host a national conference that will highlight the research accomplishments of underrepresented science students, both undergraduate and graduate, and the success of the myriad of diversity programs that promote their academic achievements and encourage the pursuit of a career in the professoriate. The conference will feature nationally recognized leaders in minority science education, skill-building workshops, a research symposium competition of science posters, and a networking session/career fair. Last year, our inaugural conference yielded 300 participants with over 200 students from 21 institutions throughout New York State and more than 90 research posters. This will be an exciting event and we encourage the participation of students, faculty and university staff. Please refer to our website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/agep
for more information, including the latest agenda, and to register on-line. We hope you will join us for this special event.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/agep
Submitted by: Kathryne Piazzola/Prov
7. Understanding Tsunami February 16, 12:40 p.m., SAC Auditorium
Please join us on Wednesday, February 16 at 12:40 p.m. in the Student Activities Center Auditorium for a look at the causes and effects of the recent tsunami disaster in South Asia and explore the possibility for such a catastrophe on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Professor Teng-fong Wong, Chair of the Department of Geosciences, and Malcolm J. Bowman, Professor of Physical Oceanography at the Marine Sciences Research Center, will probe topics including whether New York could be in danger of a destructive tsunami following a major earthquake.
There will also be an announcement regarding the campus community's tsunami relief efforts.
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
8. Leadership Symposium on Student-Community Wellness: "Visionary Leadership: Moral Challenges for Today's Universities" - Tuesday, February 22nd, 1-3 pm, Wang Theatre
The Stony Brook University 2005 Leadership Symposium on Student-Community Wellness will take place on February 22, 2005 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in our Wang Center Theatre. The topic for this year's symposium will be "Visionary Leadership: Moral Challenges for Today's Universities." Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny, President, Stony Brook University, Dr. C.D. Mote. Jr., President, University of Maryland College Park, Dr. Timothy White, President, Idaho State University, and Dr. Frances Brisbane, Dean, School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook University are this year's panel presenters. One of the major goals of the event is to better equip education and community leaders to engage social issues in ways that advance community scholarship, trust, acceptance and responsibility.
For more info, visit:
http://www.studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dev/scdsym2005.jsp
http://www.studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dev/scdsym2005.jsp
Submitted by: Suzanne Velazquez/OSA
9. Ecology and Evolution Special Seminar
Please Note Time and Day - 2:00p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2005, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"RELIGION AS A NATURAL PHENOMENON"
Dr. Daniel C. Dennett, Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy & Director, Center for Cognitive Studies, Tufts University
Host: Dr. Massimo Pigliucci - massimo@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
10. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Richard M. Karp
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 Richard Karp (Univ. of California, Berkeley) will speak about the "Computational Discovery of Genetic Regulatory Networks" at 2:15pm on Monday, February 14, in Computer Science 2311. An abstract of his talk is at
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/events/DLseries/
Richard M. Karp is one of the world's pre-eminent computer scientists.
In 1985, he was awarded Computer Science's highest award, the ACM Turing Award, for his seminal work on reductions between NP-complete problems. In 1996 he received the National Medal of Science, the nation's highest scientific award bestowed annually by the President of the United States. He is a member of both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.
Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS
11. February 10, 2005, Thursday, Women's Studies Program Symposium: African Feminist Epistemologies
The symposium will focus on systems of knowledge encoded in women's cultural productions: oral, literary, visual, and material. The multidisciplinary panel of scholars will present studies from Senegal, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Cameroun. As such the symposium has a regional concentration on West Africa. This event is co-sponsored with Africana Studies and The Humanities Institute. For more information, call 632-9176. 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, Humanities Institute, Melville Library - E 4340. Free admission.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
12. Melville Library Author Series featuring Jacqueline Reich
On Tuesday, February 22 at 5 p.m. in the Javits Room, Melville Library, Jacqueline Reich, Associate Professor of Italian and Comparative Literature, will discuss her latest book, Beyond the Latin Lover: Marcello Mastroianni, Masculinity, and Italian Cinema. Marcello Mastroianni is considered by many to be the epitome of the Latin lover, the consummate symbol of Italian masculinity. In Beyond the Latin Lover,Jacqueline Reich unmasks the reality behind the myth. In her investigation of many of Mastroianni's most famous characters in Italian cinema, she reveals that beneath the image of hyper-masculinity lies the figure of the inetto, the Italian schlemiel at odds with and out of place in a rapidly changing world. Reich's work demonstrates that Mastroianni's inetto is a reflection of the unstable political, social, and sexual climate of post-war Italy and its constantly shifting gender roles.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
13. Scuba Diving and Decompression Illness
The Stony Brook Scuba Club is hosting a lecture by Dr. Peter Brink (Chair, Stony Brook Department of Physiology and Biophysics) on diving and decompression illness Tuesday evening February 15th, 7:00 pm, in Room 304 of the Student Activities Center. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
Submitted by: Daria Merwin/CAS
14. Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series Dr. Sia Nemat-Nasser from University of California, San Diego
Friday, February 11, 2005, 1:30PM, room 301 OE
Dr. Sia Nemat Nasser, Distinguished Professor of Mechanics and Materials, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Univesity of California, San Diego presents: "A New Horizon in Engineering Sciences: Biomimetic Multifunctional Materials" as part of the Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. Please call Ann at 631.632.8300 for information.
Submitted by: Ann Berrios/CEAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
What a Psychiatrist Should Know About the Endocrine Complications of Psychopharmacological Agents
Harold E. Carlson, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division Head, Endocrinology & Metabolism, SUNY Stony Brook
Tuesday, February 8, 2005, 11:30 am, HSC L3 LH5
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Daffodil Days
Spring is on it's way and so is the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days fund raising event. Daffodils are the flower of Hope-hope in the fight against cancer. Your participation in DAFFODIL DAYS will offer hope that cancer will be conquered during our lifetime.
Orders for the flowers may be placed until Friday, February 18th for a bunch of 10 daffodils per a $10.00 donation to the American Cancer Society. The Society also offers a beautiful 7inch burgundy imprinted vase for $8. To place your order please call 4-2880, or reply e-mail jwiehe@notes.cc.sunysb.edu (leave name, dept. phone #). If you wish to be a captain for you area, just let us know.
All orders and money must be in by February 18th. Pickup for the flowers is scheduled for March 15th in the Patient Relations Department.
Please share this information with your colleagues to insure a successful campaign. Thank you!
Submitted by: Joyce Wiehe/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Stony Brook Presents: 2005 FREE Youth Sports Clinic
On Saturday, February 12th, 2005, Stony Brook will be having a FREE Sports Clinic for both boys and girls, ages 6-11. It will be held in the Indoor Sports Complex at Stony Brook University. There will be a series of sports clinics being run by the Student-Athletes; such as football, volleyball, soccer, basketball and lacrosse. All participants will receive FREE admissions to our Women's Basketball game, which is at 1pm against Hartford. This clinic is being held to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Please contact Meghan McNamara at 632.4086 or via email, mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, for more information.
Submitted by: Meghan McNamara/Pres
2. Black 47's Larry Kirwan at The University Cafe, Sunday February 13th at 2 P.M.
The University Cafe's Sunday Acoustic Concert Series continues with Larry Kirwan (of Black 47) on Sunday, February 13th at 2 P.M.
The lead singer and guitarist of New York City-based Black 47 appears in a rare solo performance that will incorporate songs from the forthcoming Black 47 CD (Elvis Murphy's Green Suede Shoes), short readings from his new autobiography, and songs that have been important to him over the years.
The celtic-based trio Gallowglass will open.
Future concerts include The Kennedys (March 13th), Rod Picott (April 3rd), Rachael Davis with Brett Hartenbach (April 17th) and Chuck Brodsky (May 1st.
Admission is $ 15.00 and is open to all. For Reservations and information call 632-6027 or e mail gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
3. Prague Symphony Orchestra with Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Navah Perlman, pianist, Saturday, February 12 at 8pm - Staller Center
Staller Center's Gala VII raises funds for its Endowment Fund through a very special concert once a year. The Prague Symphony will play Dvorak's "Carnival Overture" and "Slavonic Dances." Navah Perlman will play Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 . Denyce Graves is a Metropolitan Opera star who will sing "Habanera" from Bizet's Carmen and the "Letter Scene" from Massenet's Werther. Ms. Graves will include a spiritual and Harold Arlen's "Blues in the Night." Tickets are $65 at 631-632-ARTS or at stallercenter.com. This is the only performance anywhere of the Prague Symphony with these outstanding artists.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
4. Movies at Staller Center - Friday, February 11, "Moolaadé" at 7pm, "Enduring Love" at 9:30pm. Tickets: $6; $5 students.
"Moolaadé" is from Senegal, in Jula and French with English subtitles. 124 minutes, unrated. A tough-minded wife of a village elder offers protection to four young girls in a film about the harsh topic of female circumcision. Considered by many critics to be the best film at Cannes 2004.
"Enduring Love" is 100 minutes, rated R, an intense psychological thriller. With Rhys Ifans, Daniel Craig and Samantha Morton.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
5. "Star-crossed Lovers: Passion and Fate in the Italian and French Baroque"
On Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 7 pm Stony Brook Opera and the Stony Brook Baroque Ensemble, with the New York Historical Dance Company, present "Star-Crossed Lovers: Passion and Fate in the Italian and French Baroque." This program will include French and Italian Baroque dances, and feature stagings of Clerambault's Cantata Leandre et Hero and Monteverdi's Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda, directed by Jennifer Griesbach, a specialist in Baroque movement and gesture. Arthur Haas is music director. No admission charge, but a goodwill donation is requested at the door. Pre-concert lecture by Bonnie Gordon at 6 p.m. in the Recital Hall.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: David Lawton/CAS
6. 4703 Chinese New Year Festivities at JASMINE, Wang Center Wed. 2/9/05 12PM - 2:30 PM
Enjoy Year of the Rooster special delicacies and activities at Jasmine, Wednesday, February 9, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
Lion Dance with drumming, Ping-pong, paper-folding, and more surprises on this Lunar New Year Day.
Special Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Combination Platter Menu: Prix fix $12.00 (Meal plan accepted!)
In addition to the regular combination of two dishes and a large size drink - (ethnic drinks are excluded), these New Year delicacies are included: Scallion Pancake - Dumpling - Spring Roll - New Year Cookie - Noodles - Rice Ball Soup Tangerine - Lucky candy - Red Lucky Envelope
More information, Please call 632-1858, 50% of the prix fix revenue will go to SBU Tsunami Relief Fund.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
7. Chinese New Year Celebration: The Year of the Rooster at Wang Center, Saturday, Feb. 12, 5:30 - 10:30PM
Events include a New Year Buffet Dinner, Chinese Auction, Lion dance, Culture Dance Show, Family Magic Show, Raffle, Ballroom Dance & and much more. Bring your family and meet friends.
Limited seating and buy tickets now. Please call 360-1686 or 744-6910 for tickets and more information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
8. Chinese Martial Arts Film Series Spring 2005: One-Armed Swordsman at Wang Center Theatre, Tuesday Feb. 8, 7:00 PM
Qi Pei'er is the daughter of the martial arts master Qi Rufeng. She loves her father's leading disciple, Fang Gang. But Fang Gang doesn't love her, so she chops off his arm. The One-Armed Swordsman smashed box-office records and established its director Zhang Che and star Jimmy Wang as leading figures in the "macho" version of martial arts cinema that was quite different from King Hu's style. (Zhang Che, 1967, 112 min., Mandarin with English subtitles)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/martialarts.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
9. Hug-A-Wolf, Get your picture taken with the Seawolf at the Seawolves MarketPlace!
February 9 and 14, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by Stony Brook Athletics and the Faculty Student Association
Check out the newest clothing and merchandise! New football jerseys, basketball jerseys and shorts plus New Era baseball caps.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Sweets for the Sweet, Thursday, February 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
To Register: Call Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404 :Classes are $55.00 Bring a Friend and the second person gets a rate of $45.00
Location: Wang Center at Stony Brook University
In anticipation of St. Valentine's Day, Charles Massoud of Paumanok Vineyards will pair delicious themes and variations of wines in a progression from semi-dry to unctuously sweet. Some surprising food matches will show how these wines are not just for dessert, though we will end with the perfect solution for a sweet tooth.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. From Windows to Web: The Essentials of Personal Computing, NCE 707 18 sessions Fee $1,499.00
This comprehensive program serves as a broad-based introduction to using a personal computer. Starting from a foundation in Microsoft Windows and exploring the basics of Word, using email, navigating the Internet, learning about web design, and concluding with use of a digital camera, this program covers all you need to know to get you started. Students who successfully complete this 18 session program will earn certificates in both "Introduction to Computers" and "Microsoft Web Design".
Section A: Wed.,3:00-5:30 pm, March 2,9,16,23,30; April 6,13,20,27; May 4,11,18,25; June 1,8,15,22,29, 2005.
10% discount for 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
3. MS in Technological Systems Management with a concentration in Global Industrial Management
Are you interested in pursuing a career path in Operations Management which can lead you to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO)? Applications are now being accepted for a Master of Science in Technological Systems Management with a concentration in Global Industrial Management. Learn how to manage complex global organizations by understanding how to integrate people, processes, and technology to solve the challenges of the 21st century.
For additional information go to:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/est/academics/im.html
If you have application questions call Carole Rose at 632-8770. If you have curriculum questions email Herb Schiller at herb.schiller@sunysb.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/est/academics/im.html
Submitted by: Herb Schiller/CEAS
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with cancer, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Pat Gramer at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
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. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. Register Now For Stony Brook Day In Albany - March 1, 2005
On March 1, Stony Brook students, faculty, staff and alumni will journey up to our State Capital for one of the most important events of the year. It's Stony Brook Day in Albany, and we want you to come. You'll get a chance to celebrate Stony Brook - to let your legislators know what the University means to you and we'll show our State representatives how much their support means to us. You'll have a chance to meet people from all parts of the campus and experience firsthand how our government works. There's even an end of day celebration. Register on-line at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
TAKE THE RIDE. SHOW YOUR PRIDE.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Limited Availability Of Intranasal Flu Vaccine (Flumist) At The Stony Brook University Student Health Service
There is a limited supply of intranasal influenza vaccine (FluMist) available at the Student Health Service for those 5 to 49 years of age who are in good health. Students -$20 Staff -$25. Please contact the Student Health Service for more information at 2-6740
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/shs
Submitted by: Robert Ansbach/OSA
3. 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
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
4. 7Th Annual Institute For Medicine In Contemporary Society Writing Contest. Guest Judge: John Store, Md And Author
All members of the Stony Brook University community are welcome to enter, including students, faculty, and staff from all departments on both sides of campus, and employees, staff, patients, and families of patients of University Hospital. Previous winners are ineligible in the year after they have won.
Entries may take the form of poetry, short stories, or personal essays. Poetry entries should be no longer than fifty lines, and prose no more than 2,000 words. Each entrant may submit no more than three entries (no matter which category). Submissions must not have been previously published in print or electronic format and must not be under consideration for publication anywhere else.
There will be two first prizes of $500 - one for the best poetry entry and one for the best prose entry. Deadline February 11, 2005. Contact Catherine Belling at 444-8029 or e-mail cbelling@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
5. Ring Week February 7 - February 10, 2005
Celebrate a New Tradition...
The Official Ring of Stony Brook University is reserved exclusively for alumni and enrolled students who are in good standing with the University who have achieved junior or senior status.
Visit with the ring representative Monday, February 7 - Thursday, February 10, 2005 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Student Activities Center.
For more information visit: www.balfourcollege.com or call 1-866-BALFOUR (866-225-3687).
http://www.balfourcollege.com
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
6. A Chance to be Heard
Disability Support Services, in collaboration with Student Health Services-CHOICE Center and the Theatre Department, is interested in getting written examples/stories of how Stony Brook students, faculty, and/or staff have been affected by their own or someone else's disability. Contributors are asked to include specific incidents, experiences and feelings that are remembered as being positive or negative. The information will be used to develop short skits which will be part of a live performance aimed at educating the Stony Brook community. Contributors will remain anonymous. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Stephanie Patterson at 2-6748. She will discuss all the details. We hope that you will be able to participate in this activity and look forward to your response. Thanks!
Submitted by: Stephanie Patterson/OSA