Campus Announcements for the week of 07/18/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Employees - take this opportunity to update your office address and phone number for the 2005-2006 Faculty and Staff Directory.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. 'And Justice For All' 7/25
2. Tutor Training Workshop
3. MBA Saturday Program
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Science and Research Awareness Series
2. Small Functional RNAs:Tiny Regulators with Global Impact
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Fall Fashion Festival
2. Hospital Auxiliary Raffle
3. South Campus BLOOD DRIVE, July 19, 2005
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Department of Campus Recreation Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament
2. Film Screening and Wine Tasting, Mondovino
3. "Closed Door Sale" at Estee Lauder Warehouse - July 23rd
4. Origami: Paper Comes to Life Tuesday, August 2, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wang Center FREE
5. Stony Brook Film Festival, July 21-30. Call (631)632-ARTS or go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. SBDC&SBU Center for Emerging Technologies presents:QUICK BOOKS Training,September 8, 15, 22, 2005 at L.I. Bus.&Tech Ctr.Great River.
2. Weight Watchers at Work Program - Last Call
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
2. Looking for 4-to-8 year old children to help us practice for an upcoming Family Study.
10. Miscellaneous
1. Spanish Proofreading Volunteers Needed
2. Wolfstock 2005 - A Homecoming Tradition
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Employees - take this opportunity to update your office address and phone number for the 2005-2006 Faculty and Staff Directory.
Employees should login to the SOLAR system to verify and update your own office phone number and office address. When logged in, go to the right side of the page and click "Office Address" under the Employee Services heading. The deadline to make your final entry is Wednesday September 7.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem
Submitted by: Rick Sadetsky/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. 'And Justice For All' 7/25
This workshop will provide supervisors with necessary information and resources regarding Federal and State regulations, University policies, and legal issues and concerns around issues of discrimination. Terms related to discrimination, equal employment opportunity, diversity and complaint resolution will be defined. Facilitators will clarify and communicate the roles, rights and responsibilities of supervisors, managers, employees and the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action with regard to discrimination prevention; review appropriate methods for making referrals; and explain concerns about confidentiality and the policy against retaliation.
http://www.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Jean Johnston/Pres
2. 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, @ 444-5272 if you would be interested in learning more about this program.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/Admin
3. MBA Saturday Program
In September, the College of Business is launching a Saturday MBA program for working professionals. Students with five years business experience can earn the MBA in as little as two years - just by going to class on Saturdays. Students with less business experience will require an extra semester. It's a flexible program with the option of combining Saturday classes with our evening MBA program. To learn about the Saturday MBA go to www.stonybrook.edu/sbbusiness or directly at
http://saturdaymba.info
, or by calling 631-632-7171. We appreciate your assistance in spreading the word about this exciting new program.
Submitted by: Ronee Baldwin/CEAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Science and Research Awareness Series
This lecture and workshop series is designed to bring awareness to enthusiastic students on different aspects of modern cell and molecular biology. The topics that are to be presented will try to bridge the gap between basic and clinical sciences, introducing the aspect of translational and applied research as applied to Human Health and Safety. Several faculty and staff of the SUNY medical School will be involved in educating the students in different laboratory and clinical techniques.
http://anes.anesthes.sunysb.edu/teaching/sas.html
Submitted by: Srinivas Pentyala/UHMC
2. Small Functional RNAs:Tiny Regulators with Global Impact
The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology is pleased to announce two seminars to be presented by Dr. Christina Buchanan, Ambion, Inc. Austin, TX
Date: Thursday July 21, 2005 Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm Location: room 038 Life Sciences Building
Seminar #1: 1:00 Biological Dark Matter: Involvement of miRNAs in Human Cancer
Seminar #2: 2:00 Elucidation of Gene Function with RNAi: Screening using siRNA Libraries Refreshments will be provided, for more information please contact seminars@ambion.com
Submitted by: Rebecca Rowehl/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Fall Fashion Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Fall Fashion Festival to benefit cancer patients at SBUH. Villa Lombardi's, Holbrook, Wednesday 10/19/05 6:30-10:30 PM. Cocktail hour, DJ, cash bar, full course dinner, fashion show and "Your Choice" auction. Models include Drs. Dacosta, Karpeh, Meek, O'Hea, Shindo, Jaber to name a few, plus staff from Respiratory, Radiology and Oncology. Individual ticket $50, come alone or bring a friend. Also tables of 10 or 12.
Contact Linda 4-1386 or Cynthia 4-8035 for more information.
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
2. Hospital Auxiliary Raffle
The University Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a RAFFLE on Thursday, July 21 in the Vendor Area by the deli and escalators on Level 5 of the Hospital. Hope to see you there!
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
3. South Campus BLOOD DRIVE, July 19, 2005
Be a Lifesaver too... Donate Blood
Date: July 19,2005
Location: Marine Sciences Research Center-Endeavour Hall-BUSMOBILE
Hours: 8:00am-1:30pm
Thank you in advance for your continued commitment to saving lives.
To make an appointment, please call Katerina Panagiotakopoulou at 632-8781
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Department of Campus Recreation Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament
The Department of Campus Recreation is now accepting registration for our one-day Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament to be held on Wednesday, July 27th in the Pritchard Gymnasium. Teams will consist of at least six players (minimum 3 women) on the court at all times. Tournament will run from 5:15pm - 8:30pm. Registration Fee is $80.00/team. All games will be played in one night. Registration deadline is July 24th. Only students, faculty & staff of the University are eligible to participate. For more information, please contact Marie Turchiano @ 632-4145.
Submitted by: Marie Turchiano/CAS
2. Film Screening and Wine Tasting, Mondovino
Sunday, July 24, 3:00 p.m., Staller Center, Main Stage
Through the personal, often moving stories of several families on three continents, Mondovino vividly illustrates the global assault on traditional wine production by multinational corporations. Enjoy a spirited documentary about heroic independent winemakers who wage the good fight against the money and power of globalized wine producers headquartered in the United States.A tasting featuring both artisanal and global wines to follow the panel discussion will be held in the Wang Center, hosted by the Center for Wine, Food, & Culture. Please call ( 631) 632-9404 to purchase tickets for the tasting. Tickets $30.00.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
3. "Closed Door Sale" at Estee Lauder Warehouse - July 23rd
The Employee Activities Council has tickets for a "Closed Door" sale for invited guests at the Estee Lauder Warehouse at 90 Nicon Court, Hauppauge. There is no fee to attend this private sale. All Estee Lauder products are sold at discount prices and are not to be re-sold. Your neighbors and/or friends are invited. Please call Dorothy Kutzin at 632-6040 if you would like some tickets. There are many individual items as well as great gift sets.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
4. Origami: Paper Comes to Life Tuesday, August 2, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wang Center FREE
Join us for a fun-filled day of Origami - the Japanese art of paper folding. From simple paper planes to clever money folds, creative napkin folds for entertaining, cool action animals, delicate decorative pieces, and even jewelry - you will learn and marvel at how a piece of paper can be transformed. Help create a paper city with us. Other special features of this daylong program are Storigami - story telling with origami, an imaginative exhibition presented by our very own Long Island Folders and an origami gift shop brimming with cards, jewelry, and many other beautiful origami creations. Admission is free to all. Schedule will be available soon online. Co-sponsored by the Long Island Folding Enthusiasts.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
5. Stony Brook Film Festival, July 21-30. Call (631)632-ARTS or go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com
A $45 film festival pass is good for all movies and guarantees seating.
Parties and special events information at stonybrookfilmfestival.com. Single movie tickts go on sale Monday, July 11.
http://stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. SBDC&SBU Center for Emerging Technologies presents:QUICK BOOKS Training,September 8, 15, 22, 2005 at L.I. Bus.&Tech Ctr.Great River.
We are offering a series of three classes in QuickBooks taught by CPA and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Eileen Dunn. Price is $160 for the classes and $35.00 for Textbook. Registration is required and space in computer lab is limited. For more information and registration, please call Ann at 29140 or email: agarbarino@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
2. Weight Watchers at Work Program - Last Call
Weight Watchers at Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 26. Meetings are 12:30 PM in the large conference room in the School of Health Management and Technology located on the first floor HSC. This is the last call for payment of $99.00 for 10 weeks. Payment is due by Monday, July 18. Any questions please email or call Debbie Hooper 4-2678.
Submitted by: Deborah Hooper/UHMC
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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
2. Looking for 4-to-8 year old children to help us practice for an upcoming Family Study.
We need the help of your 4-to-8 year old child to help us practice for an upcoming Family Study. We will be asking children about their friends and family using puppets.
It would take 1 hour, either at our Stony Brook office OR at your home (whichever you choose). We would pay you $10 as a small token of appreciation.
Your child's participation would not be part of any study, though we will be recording the interviewer. All information collected is anonymous.
CONTACT Katherine Casillas @ (631) 632-4819 OR kcasilla@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Katherine Casillas/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. Spanish Proofreading Volunteers Needed
Volunteers for proofreading the machine-translated training materials (from English to Spanish) are needed. The materials, designed for the Suffolk Health Awareness and Resources Education project, come in two packages with about 5,000 words in total. If you're interested, please contact Ying Xing at Ext.4-3502 for details.
Submitted by: Ying Xing/HSC
2. Wolfstock 2005 - A Homecoming Tradition
Saturday September 24, 2005
Host a table in the Expo Tent
Join us to experience the best tastes of Long Island's restaurants, wineries and breweries in the Alumni Food Pavilion. Check out what's new on campus at the University Expo Tent.
You can display your department information in the Expo Tent with brochures or giveaways which will be part of the Homecoming Wolfstock Village.
The Expo Tent will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. adjacent to LaValle Stadium. We can allocate 1 - 3 (6') tables for you to display your brochures, forms or giveaways. Last year approximately 3,500 people attended homecoming and as many stopped in to visit the Expo Tent.
To take part in the Expo Tent and host a table, please call 4-2899 x 1 for a registration form. Space is limited.
Submitted by: Yasemin Tansel/HSC