Campus Announcements for the week of 05/08/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. All Research Foundation Employees
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week May 15 - 21
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Providing Outstanding Customer Service
2. Situational Case Studies for Supervisors
3. Effective Interviewing Techniques
4. Tutor Training Workshop
5. Learn how to use the Lotus Notes Personal Address Book to manage your mailing list groups.
6. New Lotus Notes users: Join us on Thursday 5/12 from 9-12 and learn how to utilize the features of email.
7. EAP Lunchtime Learning Breaking the Ice, How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Martyn Goulding of the Salk Institute will give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology on Thursday, May 12th
2. Doctoral Defenses this week
3. Dissertation Defense Department of Ecology & Evolution
4. LASIK Seminar - Are you interested in LASIK?
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Dr. Raghupathy Sarma speaking at Next Week's Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
2. Graduate Program In Public Health - Public Health Grand Rounds
3. 3rd Annual Professional Development Seminar Series
4. Cancellation
5. The Nih Gcrc And The Department Of Medicine Seminar Series Insulin Resistance And Endothelial Dysfunction: The Roadmap To Cardiovascular Disease
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. National Cancer Survivor Day - Carousel of Life
2. Join us for the 3rd Annual Children Helping Children Walk-a-thon to benefit Pediatric Cancer Patients
3. Book Drive
4. Mega-Raffle
5. Can You Contribute 15 Minutes A Day To Help Feed Homeless Cats On Campus?
6. CSEA Region 1 Veterans Committee
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Art Lee & Tokara: Japanese Taiko Drumming Concert Sunday, May 15, 3:00 p.m., Wang Center Theater
2. Cody Comedy Festival '05
3. When He's Sixty-Four! Several artists to celebrate Bob Dylan's birthday at The University Cafe, May 24th, at 8 P.M.
4. I Wan Jan Puppet Theater Tuesday, May 17, 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wang Center Theater
5. Movies at Staller Center Friday, May 13: 7pm House of Flying Daggers; 9:30pm The Phantom of the Opera, 631-632-ARTS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Getting the Most out of your Wining and Dining Experience:
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Relationship Assessment
2. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
3. Suffering from Pelvic Pain? You don't have to
10. Miscellaneous
1. Division of Information Technology Offers Scholarship
2. Job Opportunity - Provost's Liaison Management Trainee
3. Long Island Job Fair for SUNY students (all campuses)
4. Treating Depression, Preventing Suicide & Restoring Lives Amoung Young Adults
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. All Research Foundation Employees
A reminder to update your beneficiaries for Life Insurance, particularly if you have not done so within the last few years. Please go to the Human Resource Services website www.stonybrook.edu/hr to download the RF Benefits Enrollment Form (F288). Please select Forms and Publications; click Benefits and then select RF Enrollment Form (F288). Mail the updated and signed Benefits Enrollment Form to RF Benefits, Human Resource Services, 390 Admin. Bldg, Zip 0751
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. National Hospital Week May 15 - 21
All employees are invited to attend National Hospital Week events to get free health screenings, valuable healthcare information and learn more about the many services offered at the hospital. Enjoy a healthy snack, lively music and a chance to win a raffle prize. Visit Tech Park on Tuesday, May 17, 1:30 - 4 pm at Building 31, Research Way or the HSC Galleria, Wednesday, May 18, 11 am - 2pm, where a lunch cart will be available to purchase food. The screenings and information will be made available to the general public at the Smith Haven Mall, Center Court, on Thursday, May 19, 9 am - 4 pm.
For more information please visit the link listed below:
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/events
Submitted by: David Harris/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Providing Outstanding Customer Service
Providing customer service is easy, but providing OUTSTANDING customer service requires skill. During this highly interactive workshop, we will:
- Define "outstanding" customer service
- Understand customer expectations and needs and meet them by using active listening and questioning techniques
- Convey positive messages to your customer by using body language, tone of voice and words
- Handle more challenging and difficult customer service situations
- Use proper telephone etiquette, including: Handling the telephone in a professional manner, building rapport with customers by addressing them correctly, using proper voice qualities, transferring the call appropriately, and taking complete telephone messages.
Date: June 22 & June 29 (must attend both sessions) Time: 9:30-1:00
To Register: Contact Pat Lore @ 2-4501 or e-mail
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
2. Situational Case Studies for Supervisors
In this highly interactive workshop, participants are given the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the "Foundations of Supervising" program. They work, read and analyze several case studies followed by whole group discussions.
Date: 6/3/05 Time: 9:30-1:00
To Register: Contact Pat Lore @ 2-4501 or e-mail
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
3. Effective Interviewing Techniques
This program is designed for State and RF managers, search committees and those responsible for interviewing candidates. The program will include:
- Preparing for an interview
- Setting the tone for a successful interview
- Avoiding discrimination and illegal questioning
- Gathering appropriate, job related information from the candidate
- Closing the interview
- Documenting the interview
- How to develop a Resume Screening document
- General interview questions to get answers you need
- Legal and illegal interview questions
To register for this workshop, please email a registration form (found on Human Resource Services website) to Pat Lore in notes. Date: May 17th Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
4. Tutor Training Workshop
The Adult Literacy Center at Stony Brook is seeking volunteer tutors to tutor individuals on basic literacy and english speaking skills. The only requirement for volunteering is that you have a high school degree. In order to become a volunteer, you need to attend a tutor training workshop. The dates are as follows: September 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 17, 2005 (must attend all sessions)
Time of all sessions: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Workshop held on campus for your convenience!
This workshop fills up quickly, so please contact Cindy Brodsky, Literacy Coordinator, if you would be interested in learning more about this program.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
5. Learn how to use the Lotus Notes Personal Address Book to manage your mailing list groups.
If you already have the data stored in Excel it's easy to copy it into Notes. Come join us for this short session on Monday 5/16 from 11-12. Click here and register.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
6. New Lotus Notes users: Join us on Thursday 5/12 from 9-12 and learn how to utilize the features of email.
Click here to register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail".
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
7. EAP Lunchtime Learning Breaking the Ice, How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace
Fran Greene, A.C.S.W., a well-known communication and relationship expert, will discuss the art of meeting people for fun, friendship, adventure, or romance. She also gives tips on how to make a fabulous first impression while radiating poise and confidence. Her expertise is on such topics as social and relationship skills, assertiveness, communication, and dating. She has taught at Cornell University, Adelphi and Suffolk Community College. Fran has appeared on such TV programs as The Today Show, Dateline NBC and News 12. She also has been featured in The New York Times, Newsday and Self Magazine.
Date: June 9, 2005, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Charles B. Wang Center, Room 201
To register call EAP at 632-6085.
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Martyn Goulding of the Salk Institute will give a Seminar for the Department of Neurobiology on Thursday, May 12th
On Thursday, May 12th, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar given by Dr. Martyn Goulding of the Salk Institute. Dr. Goulding's talk: "From genes to circuits: locomotor networks in the spinal cord" will be held on 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
2. 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
3. Dissertation Defense Department of Ecology & Evolution
9 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2005, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"THE INFLUENCES OF PHYSIOLOGY ALLOCATION, AND NATURAL ENEMIES ON THE SUCCESS AND FAILURE OF WOODY VINE INVASIONS IN NORTHEASTERN FORESTS"
Isabel Ashton, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
4. LASIK Seminar - Are you interested in LASIK?
Stony Brook Ophthalmology is pleased to announce a LASIK SEMINAR.
Where: Tech Park, 33 Research Way, When: May 10th - 6PM
RSVP: 4-4996
Come and learn about LASIK and other refractive surgery options!
Submitted by: Marc Dinowitz/UHMC
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Dr. Raghupathy Sarma speaking at Next Week's Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
Dr. Raghupathy Sarma, Former Faculty Member of the Biochemistry & Cell Biology of Stony Brook University will be presenting a seminar entitled, "50th Anniversary of the Coiled-Coil Triple-Helical Collagen Structure".
DATE: Thursday, May 19, 2005 PLACE: Life Sciences Building, Room 038 TIME: 4:00 p.m. HOST: Dr. William J. Lennarz
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
2. Graduate Program In Public Health - Public Health Grand Rounds
May 9th, 2005 - Monday
"Geo spatial Analysis: Ambulatory Sensitive Conditions", presented by Ed Nadel, PhD, Biostatistician, Suffolk County Department of Health Services. 5:00 to 6:00 PM, Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Preventive Medicine Conference Room #067.Please contact Pat Villa at 631.444.2074 if you would like to attend
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
3. 3rd Annual Professional Development Seminar Series
Seminar I: Wednesday, April 13:Legal, Financial, Business & Marketing Issues of Starting a Private Practice.(8am -11 am)
Seminar II: Wednesday,May 25: Legal,Financial,Business and Marketing Issues Associated for Private Practices.
Per session fee: $30Alumni $40for non members (8am -11am)
Submitted by: Yasemin Tansel/HSC
4. Cancellation
The Public Health Grand Rounds Lecture scheduled for May 9th has been cancelled. Dr. Ed Nadel will lecture in the Fall.
Submitted by: Brandon Glassman/Affl
5. The Nih Gcrc And The Department Of Medicine Seminar Series Insulin Resistance And Endothelial Dysfunction: The Roadmap To Cardiovascular Disease
Insulin Resistance and Endothelial Dysfunction: The Road Map to Cardiovascular Disease
Eugenio Cersosimo, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Clinical Research, Texas Diabetes Institute, University of Texas at San Antonio
Friday, May 13th, 2005, HSC L16 Room 025, Refreshments begin 3:45pm, Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. National Cancer Survivor Day - Carousel of Life
SBUH is proud to host CAROUSEL of LIFE, as we celebrate National Cancer Survivor Day. All survivors and their guests are invited to join us on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Ward Melville High School for this exciting event. There will be entertainment, food, games, prizes, a chance to share some quality time with your family and medical staff in an informal, festive setting. Registration is required. There is no charge for this celebration. 444-4000 or 444-2693. Any staff members who would like to volunteer for this event, contact Linda Bily at 444-1386.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
2. Join us for the 3rd Annual Children Helping Children Walk-a-thon to benefit Pediatric Cancer Patients
Sunday June 5th is the 3rd Annual Children Helping Children Walk-a-thon at St. James Elementary School, Lake Avenue, St. James. Bring your family out for a morning of fun, complete with raffle prizes and special guest appearances. Registration begins at 8AM. Registration fees: $15 for individuals, $20 for families, and FREE with a completed sponsor sheet. In the event of rain, the event will be at the Smithaven Mall, meet in the Food Court. Please call 444-7720 for more iformation or sponsor sheets.
Submitted by: Nicole Gutman/UHMC
3. Book Drive
Donate your used textbooks to help promote literacy worldwide! Your used books could rebuild schools in Sri Lanka destroyed by the tsunami and give the gift of education to a Sri Lankan child. Volunteers for Community Service and Golden Key International Honour Society will conduct a book drive on campus. For additional information or to set up a pick up time contact mpasemann@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 2-6812.
Submitted by: Urszula Zalewski/OSA
4. Mega-Raffle
The University Hospital Auxiliary is having a raffle on Tuesday, May 10, in the vendor area of the Hospital, Level 5 by the Cafeteria/Deli. A 19" RCA Stereo TV and a $45 gift certificate to Legends Hair Designs are among the prizes to be raffled.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
5. Can You Contribute 15 Minutes A Day To Help Feed Homeless Cats On Campus?
The SBU Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. We need additional help maintaining feeding stations all over campus during the summer when students leave campus. Food is provided, all you need to do is distribute it daily. If you're interested, please contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
6. CSEA Region 1 Veterans Committee
To commemorate Memorial Day the CSEA Rgion 1 Veterans Committee will decorate the graves of deceased CSEA members who had served in the armed forces and are interred at Calverton National Cemetary. Please call Maryann Phelps at ext. 2-6575 or 4-3680 with the deceased member's name and grave site location. Flags will be placed on the graves on May 28th.
Submitted by: Maryann Phelps/HSC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Art Lee & Tokara: Japanese Taiko Drumming Concert Sunday, May 15, 3:00 p.m., Wang Center Theater
Tokara, a strong force in the world of taiko, both in and outside of Japan, is known for its electrifying speed and power. Tokara creates a whole new world of performance by successfully fusing African and Korean drumming with Taiko, the movements of Chinese martial arts and dance. Artistic Director Art Lee is the first non-Japanese to be given the artistic visa to teach Taiko in Japan.
Reservations recommended: $5.00 for students with ID; $10.00 general admission; $15.00 at the door. Please e-mail wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-4400 to reserve your tickets.
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
2. Cody Comedy Festival '05
The Cody Comedy Festival - Wednesday, May 11, 2005
To benefit the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University
Funny Bone Reception 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m at the Student Activities Center, Tickets $150
Comedy Show 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Staller Center for the Art, Tickets $35
Please join us for an evening filled with fun, food and friviolity at this year's Funny Bone
Reception featuring a delightful picnic buffet by the Three Village Inn, entertainment, goody bags and our popular balloon raffle.
The Comedy Show features three of the best comedians from the New York City comedy circuit:
Dan Wilson, Tom McTiernan and Melvin George II
For more information please call 631.444.2899 ext. 2 or visit our website www.stonybrook.edu/sb/codyfest.shtml.
Submitted by: Margaret Melzer/HSC
3. When He's Sixty-Four! Several artists to celebrate Bob Dylan's birthday at The University Cafe, May 24th, at 8 P.M.
Bob Dylan turns 64 on May 24th and the University Cafe celebrates his birthday with a Dylan song-circle concert featuring several artists performing Dylan's songs.
Featured are: Beaucoup Blue, a Philadelphia-based acoustic duo of father and son David and Adrian Mowry on six and twelve string guitars, slide guitar, dobro and vocals.
Caroline Doctorow, a Sag Harbor resident, who counts as her influences Mimi and Richard Farina, Joan Baez, Tom Paxton, and Bob Dylan.
Pat Wictor, a lap-style slide guitarist who blends the influences of tradition-minded musicians of the past and present to create a distinctive voice of his own.
To commemorate this special evening, all attending will receive a special, limited edition poster designed by Iron Horse Graphics.
Reservations/information: call 631-632-6027 or e mail gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
The University Cafe, a not for profit organization, is located on the lower level of the Student Union Building. Admission is $10.00
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
4. I Wan Jan Puppet Theater Tuesday, May 17, 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wang Center Theater
Excelling in various and intricate styles of hand puppetry, I Wan Jan Puppet Theater is ensured a place in the pantheon of Taiwanese dramatic troupes. For the past six decades I Wan Jan Puppet Theater has been active in the world of traditional puppetry and continues to delight audiences internationally with their masterful storytelling and craftsmanship.
Reservations required: $5.00 for students with ID; $10 for general admission; $15.00 at the door. Please e-mail wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-4400 to reserve your tickets.
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
5. Movies at Staller Center Friday, May 13: 7pm House of Flying Daggers; 9:30pm The Phantom of the Opera, 631-632-ARTS
House of Flying Daggers - 119 minutes, Rated PG-13, in Mandarin with English subtitles. Martial arts action movie.
The Phantom of the Opera - 143 minutes, Rated PG-13. The musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber comes to the screen.
Tickets: $6; $5 students and seniors (62+) with valid ID. Film pass holders, this is the last set of movies in the Spring Semester Series.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Getting the Most out of your Wining and Dining Experience:
The mysteries of deciphering a wine list will be unveiled in this interactive session with noted wine professional Cliff Batuello. Reading a wine label, communicating with the Sommelier, and pairing your food and wine choice will be discussed. This will be a give and take session, anecdotal, with table-side "lab work." Cliff Batuello is the owner of a small vineyard in Cutchogue. He has worked in the wine industry for many years as both a sommelier and a marketing representative. Cliff is currently with Michael Skurnik Wines. Some an join us for this fun and informative evening.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Relationship Assessment
The University Marital Clinic at Stony Brook University is currently offering free relationship assessments as part of a non-profit research study. Participating couples will receive 50 dollars. Call 631.632.7850 to see if you qualify.
Submitted by: Heather Foran/GST
2. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
Participate in an experiment involving filling out questionnaires and doing computer-based problem-solving tasks. If you are 18 years or older, you may be eligible to participate in this study.
To find out more, call 632-7811.
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
3. Suffering from Pelvic Pain? You don't have to
The Center for Pain Management, part of the University Hospital System is seeking volunteers to participate in a study investigating a new treatment for pelvic pain. Compensation will be provided for your participation.
Submitted by: Holly Ruttenberg/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Division of Information Technology Offers Scholarship
Application required
Deadline June 1, 2005
The employees of the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) have established a Scholarship Fund, to offer support towards educational expenses, to a continuing student who has demonstrated an interest in the field of Information Technology.
To apply, please go to
http://www.stonybrook.edu/doit_scholarship
This scholarship process is paperless, everything is done online.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/doit_scholarship
Submitted by: Melissa Bishop/DoIT
2. Job Opportunity - Provost's Liaison Management Trainee
The Provost's Liaison Management Trainee (1 year term with possible 1 year renewal) is open to Stony Brook graduates with a Bachelor's degree or higher. The position is responsible for all aspects of collecting requisitions for textbooks and course materials from faculty; for documenting bookstore performance in providing textbooks and course materials; and for updating, maintaining, and coordinating the University Bookstore web site. The position will involve extensive personal interactions with instructors throughout the year, maintaining current customer service databases, and providing full reports to senior staff at FSA and the Office of the Provost.
For further information or to apply, please send a resume and cover letter by 5/13/05 to Chris Oster, Human Resources Manager, Faculty Student Association, Stony Brook Union, Room 250, 11794-3209 or fax to Chris Oster/FSA @ 632-6573. Faculty Student Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Affirmative Action.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
3. Long Island Job Fair for SUNY students (all campuses)
The CAREER CENTER is pleased to announce our first SUNY Job Fair on Long Island
SUNY students with college ID are invited to attend
Thursday, May 26, 2005 2pm - 6pm, Farmingdale State campus
http://www.thelongislandjobfair.com/
Submitted by: CAREER CENTER
4. Treating Depression, Preventing Suicide & Restoring Lives Amoung Young Adults
Response of Suffolk County and Suffolk Community College's Human Services Dept. are hosting a free Presentation and Discussion featuring the film "The Truth about Suicide: Real Stories of Depression in College" on Tueday May 10, 2005 at 7:30 pm. Guest speakers are Suicide Survivor Ray Aarons and Director of Response Crisis Hotline Sonia Wagner. Location is the Suffolk Community College, Babylon Student Center Ammerman Campus, Selden off Nicholls Road.
Submitted by: Rosemary Citrola/HSC