Campus Announcements for the week of 12/18/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Procurement Office Closing Early on Wednesday, December 21, 2005
2. Travel: 2006 Mileage Rate
3. It's time to renew your library material.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Grant Writing Workshop
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement conference
2. 2nd Annual Peter F. Cohn Visiting Professor of Cardiology Lecture
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. The First Annual Marilyn Colletta Benefit Gala
2. 3rd Annual Sweet Dreams Chocolate Event
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Staller Center Film Passes Available as Gifts: 12 films for $20; 631-632-ARTS or stallercenter.com
2. Stony Brook Chorale to appear on the News 12 Christmas show
3. New Year Eve-Best Value
4. Bus Trip to Atlantic City on President's Day, February 20th
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Information Technology (IT) Certification
2. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
3. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
4. Elevated Lipids and Cholestol -- An Integrative Approach to Optimize Levels
10. Miscellaneous
1. Volunteer To Work With Young Children At Stony Brook Child Care Services
2. Holiday Greeting Cards
3. Poinsettia Sale
4. Free On-Campus Tutoring!
5. Choose Your Ipod At The Seawolves Marketplace!
6. Job Opportunity - Payroll Manager
7. Special Holiday Plant Sale For You
8. Job Opportunity - Facilities Manager
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Procurement Office Closing Early on Wednesday, December 21, 2005
The Procurement Office which includes Purchasing, Accounts Payable and the Travel Office will be closing at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 21, 2005. Please plan your needs accordingly.
Submitted by: Christine Wilson/Admin
2. Travel: 2006 Mileage Rate
The IRS has announced a new mileage rate for business travel. Effective January 1, 2006, the new rate is 44.5 cents per mile for personal car mileage. This rate applies to State, Research Foundation and Stony Brook Foundation travel.
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
3. It's time to renew your library material.
Faculty, Management Confidential and Professional staff who currently have borrowed library material from the Main, Music and/or the Science/Engineering Library, with a due date of December 22, 2005 are urged to renew at this time. The new due date, after properly renewing, will be May 16, 2006.
For information on how to renew via STARS/OPAC, please go to the URL.
To renew in person, please present your ID card to service desk staff. It is not necessary to bring the material into the library in order to have them renewed. There are no phone renewals. There is a three time renewal limit per book. Thank you.
http://sunysb.edu/~library/services/circulation/borrowing.html
Submitted by: David Weiner/Lib
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Grant Writing Workshop
The Office of the Vice President for Research will present a Grant-writing workshop on Wednesday, January 18 at the Student Activities Center, from Noon to 1:30 P.M.
Led by Dr. Martin Schoonen, Associate Vice President for Research and Professor of Geosciences, and by Mr. Peter Saal of the Research Resources Center, the program will explore a variety of topics, including:
- where to find grant information
- the new Grants.gov portal for all federal grant applications
- developing and writing of a compelling grant application
- construction of a budget
Seating is limited, and a light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to either Peter Saal at ext. 2-9033, or Cathy LaGrega at ext. 2-7006.
Submitted by: Peter Saal/Res
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement conference
Friday Jan. 20, 2006
11th Annual Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement Conference
Keynote speaker: Dr. Ken Doka Topic: Disenfranchised Grief: Recognizing and acknowledging hidden sorrow
To register or for more information: please call Kathy Southerton at 444-3783
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
2. 2nd Annual Peter F. Cohn Visiting Professor of Cardiology Lecture
Dr. Valentine Fuster of the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York will be visiting us on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 as the 2nd annual Peter F. Cohn Visiting Professor of Cardiology. His lecture title is "21st Century Research Challenge: a Transition from Treatment to Protecting Health."
Date: Wednesday 12/21/2005, Time: 9:00AM, Location: Health Sciences Center Level 3, Lecture Hall 6
Submitted by: Jason Moschinger/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. The First Annual Marilyn Colletta Benefit Gala
The First Annual Marilyn Colletta Gala to benefit Acute Myelogenous Leukemia(AML)research at the Long Island Cancer Center at SBUH will take place on 1/21/06 at 7:00 p.m. at the Huntington Town House, Huntington. Tickets are $85. For more information, call 444-2693.
Submitted by: Victoria Irwin/UHMC
2. 3rd Annual Sweet Dreams Chocolate Event
The Third Annual Sweet Dreams Chocolate tasting event featuring the Cacao Noel Chocolate exhibition will be held on Monday, January 30, 2006 at the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown. This evening of sheer indulgence raises funds for the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University Hospital. Sponsorship opportunities, VIP Reception and individual tickets are available and make a great holiday gift! Call 631.444-2899, ext 2 for more information.
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Staller Center Film Passes Available as Gifts: 12 films for $20; 631-632-ARTS or stallercenter.com
Staller Center's 2006 Spring Semester Films announced. Go to stallercenter.com for complete schedule. Film Passes make great gifts. Staller Center Box Office is open 12 noon to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday. Phone: (631) 632-ARTS [2787]. Or order online at stallercenter.com
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
2. Stony Brook Chorale to appear on the News 12 Christmas show
The Stony Brook Chorale can be seen all day Christmas on News 12's Christmas show, including the Tree Lighting at Reckson (formerly EAB) Plaza in Uniondale
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/music.nsf/pages/chorale
Submitted by: Timothy Mount/CAS
3. New Year Eve-Best Value
India Society at Stony Brook is hosting a New Year Eve party at the HOsue of India Restuarant(Stonybrook road and Middle country road)
Dec 31st,8:00 pm. DJ, Buffe veg/nonveg cusine, cash bar. Live Time square video etc. Join the party. $30/pp adults
Submitted by: Ravindra Kudur/UHMC
4. Bus Trip to Atlantic City on President's Day, February 20th
The Employee Activities Council is running a bus trip to the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City on Presidents' Day, Feb. 20, 2006. The cost is $25 per person, with $5 cash back at the casino. The bus leaves from Stony Brook at 7:00 a.m. and will have a 7 hr. stay upon arrival. Contact Dorothy Kutzin at 632-6040. If paying by check, make check payable to FSA 754. Seats are limited.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Information Technology (IT) Certification
The 2006 schedules for the following IT courses have been posted on our website; ICND, A+, Netplus and Comptia Security Plus.
The website contains course descriptions, schedules and fees and a complete list of current offerings. You can reach our website at www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer. Questions regarding registration or course content, contact Marlene Brennan at the Stony Brook Information Technoloogy Center 632-7068.
10% discount for University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted.
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, January 7, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Wang Center Room 301, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
3. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers, accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory information. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section J: Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, Jan.,23,30; Feb.,6,13,20,2006
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
4. Elevated Lipids and Cholestol -- An Integrative Approach to Optimize Levels
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine will be conducting four two-hour group visits for patients with elevated lipids and cholesterol.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess cardiovascular risk, nutrition, exercise and stress levels as well as to determine if their lipid management is optimal. The group visits review factors that contribute to cardiovascular risk and increasing levels of lipids and insulin and addresses how they can be decreased with whole foods, exercise and stress reduction. Also reviewed are genetic influences, indications for medications, their side effects profile as well as the most current evidence-based information on supplements and vitamins.
The series is scheduled for January 4, 11, 18, 25 2006 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park. Please call 444-9815 to register.
Most insurance plans accepted with an appropriate co-pay for each visit.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. Volunteer To Work With Young Children At Stony Brook Child Care Services
Enjoy working and playing with young children? Know someone else who does? Join the team at Stony Brook Child Care Services as a volunteer. Work alongside our professional teaching staff in a facility designed and equipped for very young children. You can volunteer for as few as 3 hours a week and can choose to work with Infants and Toddlers or Preschoolers. The center is open Monday through Friday 7 am - 6 pm year round. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. For information on our program visit www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare
For more information please call 632-6930
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
2. Holiday Greeting Cards
We are pleased to say that the University Hospital Auxiliary's HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS are now available for sale in the Gift Shop. The cards were taken from a winning photo in last year's photography contest.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
3. Poinsettia Sale
The University Hospital Auxiliary is holding a POINSETTIA SALE on Monday, December 19 in the HSC Galleria, Level 3. The plants sale starts around 11 a.m. and will end when the plants are sold. Hope you can stop by. Proceeds will benefit patient care.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
4. Free On-Campus Tutoring!
Our trained volunteer tutors can help adults learn to read and write (Basic Literacy) or to speak English and learn the American Culture(ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages.) The Stony Brook Adult Literacy Center services are available to all Stony Brook employees, staff members and their families free of charge.
Call today to find out more about our program. Contact 444-5272 to speak with Cindy Brodsky, Literacy Coordinator.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/UHMC
5. Choose Your Ipod At The Seawolves Marketplace!
iPods can be purchased at educationally discounted prices at the Seawolves MarketPlace, located in the Student Activities Center.
Give what the best gift givers will be giving this year! Shop for iPods with video, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle or accessories!
Open Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-9pm, Friday 8:30am-5pm and Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. For more info call 632-9281.
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
6. Job Opportunity - Payroll Manager
Faculty Student Association at Stony Brook University seeks an experienced Payroll Manager. Required: Bachelors Degree in accounting or business, a minimum of 3 years payroll processing experience, payroll reporting, tracking/maintenance of employee accruals, and proficiency in Excel. Preferred experience in hand-scan time clocks, G/L, journal entries, cash auditing, and inventory auditing. Must be detail oriented with proven customer service skills. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirement by 1/9/06 to HR Manager, Dept. PMCA, Faculty Student Association, 250 Stony Brook Union, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3209 or fax to 631-632-6573. AA/EEO.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
7. Special Holiday Plant Sale For You
The Hospital Auxiliary is again holding its Annual Holiday Plant Sale. This year the plants are exceptionally lush.
We will be accepting pre-orders until Monday, December 12 in the Auxiliary Office (4-2699), the Gift Shop (4-3133), and via email to Pat O'Brien (pobrien@notes.cc.sunysb.edu). Plants can be picked up in the Galleria, Level 3, on December 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Color Choice: red or white
6 inch poinsettia (4 to 5 flowers)......$8 each
7 inch poinsettias (8 to 9 flowers)....$15 each
10 inch pot (16 + flowers).............$35 each
6 inch cyclamen........................$10 each
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
8. Job Opportunity - Facilities Manager
Faculty Student Association at Stony Brook University seeks an experienced Facilities Manager. Primary responsibility includes coordination of facility maintenance, renovation and new construction projects. Required: Minimum five years experience in general contracting, building trades and/or facilities management including project development and mgt, budget management; understanding of building codes, agency regulations, and permits; ability to read/interpret building plans and construction documents; excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Familiarity with commercial construction of food service or retail areas; ability to use (CAD) software. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirement by 1/4/06 to HR Manager, Dept. FMCA, Faculty Student Association, 250 Stony Brook Union, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3209 or fax to 631-632-6573. AA/EEO.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA