Campus Announcements for the week of 08/29/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Expanded Bus Routes
2. DHL-No Airborne Airbills
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training
2. Blackboard Workshops
3. Conflict Management (Course #HTPD09) (Corporate Education & Training)
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, August 31, 2005.
2. Special Graduate Student Seminar - All Invited
3. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, September 2, 2005
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Jump for the Cure
2. Komen Race for the Cure
3. Volunteer to work with young children at Stony Brook Child Care Services
4. Fall Fashion Festival
5. UUP Core Campus Team "Walk for Beauty"
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Bhav Raag Taal: A Spectacular Journey of Indian Dance Friday, September 2, 8:00 p.m. Wang Center
2. Stony Brook Ballroom Dance Club
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Weight Watchers at Tech Park Program Last Call
2. Managing Data with Access: - NCE 317 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
3. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
4. Auditions for SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs, September 3
5. Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6: - NCE 309 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
6. Mini-Medical School - Now Enrolling Students
7. You deserve to be happy!
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Relationship Assessment
2. Earn money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
10. Miscellaneous
1. The Sayville Project has paid student assistantships available.
2. * Recycle Your Laserjet Toner Cartridges *
3. Auditions for the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University
4. VITAL SAVINGS - A new dental and vision discount plan for all Stony Brook students!
5. Child Care Openings at Stony Brook Child Care
6. Weekend Enrichment Program for children 3-15 years old in Stony Brook
7. Part Time Job Expo
8. New Printing Policy in SINC Sites
9. Senior Citizen Law Day - Saturday, October 8th, 2005 Free Educational Seminars designed to assist families in senior life planning.
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Expanded Bus Routes
As the new semester approaches, a fully expanded bus service will be rolled out to offer more options for transportation intra-campus. Key parts of the expanded service are new bus routes serving Mendelsohn and Roosevelt Quads, as well as all of the West apartments. To serve our customers efficiently, the roadway around the Roosevelt Quads and West Apartments will become a one way road. As of August 11th all traffic will be one way around Roosevelt Quad and West apartments. Cooperation with the traffic regulations on this roadway is critical to the transition. The service may be subject to some scattered delays due to ongoing roadway improvements.
Submitted by: Michele Lake/Admin
2. DHL-No Airborne Airbills
DHL has notified the NYS Office of General Services that as of Monday, August 29, 2005 they will no longer be accepting the hand written Airborne labels. If you are still using the paper airbills they must be DHL as of Monday, August 29, 2005. Please destroy any Airborne airbills that you may have in stock. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain the same.
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/snt/awardnotes/7901100179pm32.pdf
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lawson Training
Lawson Training Class to be held on 9/12/05 from 1pm to 4pm, in the IT Training Room, (HSB-Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A). "For All Employees", to attend this class, please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. There will be 2 parts covered in this class, the first half is for ordering from the Storeroom in the hospital and the second half will be for ordering from an outside Vendor. I suggest that all employees who are either new to Stony Brook or just would like a refresher course attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
2. Blackboard Workshops
Instructional Computing's Blackboard support team will be offering workshops at the end of August/beginning of September. These workshops are open to all Stony Brook faculty and teaching assistants. For more information visit our website:
http://www.sinc.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/workshops.htm
http://www.sinc.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/workshops.htm
Submitted by: Instructional Computing's Blackboard Support Team
3. Conflict Management (Course #HTPD09) (Corporate Education & Training)
No matter how hard you try, you can't avoid conflict! Some people thrive on conflict; while others walk away from it. During this program, participants will gain an understanding of conflict-related behavior and learn how to manage it more successfully.
Program Objectives:
-Identify your preferred strategy for dealing with conflict.
-Understand your strengths and weaknesses in dealing with conflict.
-Learn how to deal with conflict more effectively by analyzing conflict situations.
Open to all Hospital staff members.
DATE: September 26, 2005 TIME: 12:00pm-3:30pm
TO REGISTER: Contact Jean Solheim at 444-9805 for a registration form.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/UHMC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, August 31, 2005.
Professor Lynn Russell from the Center for Atmospheric Sciences, University of California-San Diego, will present a seminar entitled, "Organic Aerosol Growth Mechanisms" on Wednesday, August 31. The one-hour seminar begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://www.atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
2. Special Graduate Student Seminar - All Invited
On Thursday, September 1, 2005, Dr. William J. Lennarz, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Biochemistry & Cell Biology will present a Graduate Student seminar entitled, "How to Give a Scientific Talk".
It will be held in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m. All Graduate Students Are Invited to Attended. If you have any questions, please call 2/8550. Refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
3. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, September 2, 2005
Dr. Becky Alexander from the University of Washington, will present a seminar entitled " The Chemistry-Climate Connection: Using O-isotopes to Assess Past Atmospheric Oxidant Concentrations" at 12 noon on September 2, 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
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Jump for the Cure
Skydive for a cause! Spend a beautiful Saturday raising funds for cancer patient amenities at SBUH. Join us at Skydive Long Island for this fun event. Raffles, teeshirts, and a great day for all! Call 208-3900 for details. Beginners welcome - you jump attached to a professional skydiver.
http://skydivelongisland.com
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
2. Komen Race for the Cure
Join Amir Rubin, our COO, and TEAM STONYBROOK as we run/walk/cheer a delightful 5k through Central Park on Sunday, September 25. $20 registration fee, bus transportation and team teeshirt provided.
Lots of fun with fellow employees - friends and family welcome! - Help eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime. For info, call Linda Bily 4-1386
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
3. 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
4. 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.
http://www.fallfashionfestival.com
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
5. UUP Core Campus Team "Walk for Beauty"
Calling all UUP members! We are forming a UUP Core Campus team for the annual Walk for Beauty. Join your fellow union members as we walk through beautiful Stony Brook on Sunday, September 18th. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. with distances of 4K or 6K. There is a $20 registration fee and we will provide UUP T-Shirts . Lots of fun with fellow employees - friends and family welcome! - Let's show the community that UUP cares about helping in the fight against breast and prostrate cancer. To register for the UUP Team, call Charlie McAteer at 2-6445.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Bhav Raag Taal: A Spectacular Journey of Indian Dance Friday, September 2, 8:00 p.m. Wang Center
Bhav Raag Taal is a unique and exuberant presentation of Indian dance. Endowed with brilliant prowess, magnetic stage presence, and razor-sharp precision, the magnificent dance pair Nirupama and Rajendra and the Abhinava Dance Ensemble of Bangalore will whisk you off to the mesmerizing world of Kathak and Bharata Natyam fused with contemporary sensibilities. Co-Sponsored with the India Society of Stony Brook. Please call (631) 632-4400 or e-mail us at wangcenter@stonybrook.edu to reserve your tickets. Reservations highly recommended.
VIP Tickets: $50.00 (reserved seating) $15.00 for general admission $10.00 for seniors and students with ID
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
2. Stony Brook Ballroom Dance Club
We are starting up our monthly ballroom dance lessons again on the first day of classes. The lessons are open to all and the schedule of what dances are taught are on our webpage,
http://www.liballroom.com
Lessons are $25/pp for a 4-week dance session. Each session is once a week for 50 minutes.
For more information, please e-mail vipoon@ams.sunysb.edu.
http://www.liballroom.com
Submitted by: Victor Poon/CEAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Weight Watchers at Tech Park Program Last Call
Weight Watchers at tech park is scheduled to begin Tuesday Sept 13th.
Meetings are at 12:30 in the conference room at 31 Research Way. The program runs for 10 weeks and cost $99.00 which is due in advance.
Registration forms and payment is due by Sept 2.
For registration forms or any questions please email or call Kathy Jezewski at 4-0674
Submitted by: Katherine Jezewski/UHMC
2. 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 I: Wed., 6:00-9:00 pm, Sept.7,14,21,28; Oct. 5, 2005
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
3. Integrative Asthma Care And Prevention
The Division of Wellness and Chronic will be conducting a three-part series on Integrative Asthma Care and Prevention for participants twelve years of age and older.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess asthma severity and current treatment regimen.
Group discussions review state-of-the-art medical management; asthma triggers; prevention; and proper use of inhalers, spacers and peak flow meters. Participants receive information relating to how nutrition with whole foods can modify the symptoms of allergies and inflammation. Also discussed is the value and safety of some nutritional supplements and herbs used for allergies and asthma. Training in basic breathing exercises, yoga postures, self-hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery is included.
The series is scheduled for Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21 between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park. Most insurance plans accepted with appropriate co-payment for each visit.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
4. Auditions for SBU Pre-College and Community Music Programs, September 3
New chamber music groups will be forming for musicians 11-18 in strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, voice, flute choir, and jazz workshop. The program meets on Saturdays throughout the school year. Auditions for 2005-06 to be held on Saturday, September 3, beginning at 10:00 a.m., by appointment.
Also on Sept. 3, there will be scholarship auditions and a placement test for Music Theory Classes, which cover theory, musicianship, and analysis. Other classes available include Computer Music Composition and Composition for traditional instruments.
Please call Edith Auner at 632-7328 or e-mail: Edith.Auner@stonybrook.edu for more information on tuition and schedules. www.stonybrook.edu/music link to pre-college
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
5. Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6: - NCE 309 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
This is an introduction to programming using Visual Basic. No prior programming experience or knowledge of programming required. This course provides the background knowledge on what programming is and guides you through the steps that professional programmers take when they're tackling a programming job from start to finish.
Required Text: Learn to Program with Visual Basic 6 (ISBN: 1590591518) by John Smiley, Retail US $29.99. Student must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D: Sat., 9:00 - 12:00 pm, Sept 10,17,24; Oct. 1,8, 2005
10% discount 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
6. Mini-Medical School - Now Enrolling Students
The "Mini Med School" begins Thursday, October 6 and will be held on most Thursday evenings through November 17, from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM at the HSC.
Topics to be explored by Stony Brook medical faculty include "It's All Downhill After 19," that will examine the aging of populations, individuals, tissues and cells; and "Facts Behind Embryonic Stem Cell Research," that will review the historical development of embryonic stem cell research and the science behind it. And many more topics - go to the web to view them all.
Tuition is $35 per person for the entire series ($25 per person for paid members of the Mini Med Alumni Association). Cost includes course materials, parking and a light dessert. Register by Sept 14. Program is limited to 200 registrants Applications are available on line at ww.hsc.stonybrook.edu/som/mini_med or call - 4-3423 for information.
http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/som/mini_med_school/index.cfm
Submitted by: Barbara Katz/UHMC
7. You deserve to be happy!
Wudang Master Yun Xiang Tseng, 14th generation Zhang San-Feng Branch Taoist Priest, will be visiting Stony Brook University to hold a seminar on practical Taoism. The seminar will explore the practical application of Taoist philosophy to every day life situations.
Charles B. Wang Center, room 201, Friday, October 7, 2005, 7:00PM-10:00PM
Fee: $35.00
Registration at: (tel.) 631-368-8701
http://www.wudangtao.com
Submitted by: F.Jason Torre/Lib
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Free Relationship Assessment
Free marital Assessment
Stony Brook University Marital Clinic
Over 20 years of Research and Service to the Community
Couples Wanted for Study of Marriage
Earn $50 and receive FREE assessment of your marriage.
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
10. Miscellaneous
1. The Sayville Project has paid student assistantships available.
The Sayville Project, a social work program sponsored by the School of Social Welfare, has paid student assistantships available for matriculated students. Assistantships are available in our evening and week-end Drop-In Program facilitating social and recreational activities for adults with mental health disabilities. Contact Bridget Baio at 563-2290 for more information.
Submitted by: Bridget Baio/HSC
2. * Recycle Your Laserjet Toner Cartridges *
Did you know that more than 90% of a laserjet cartridge consists of recyclable materials? Please help us remove them from the wastestream.
We accept many model numbers from Hewlett Packard, Canon, IBM, Lexmark, Panasonic, and Samsung.
Please contact Maria Maloney at 632-1287 to arrange for a pickup. She will be more than happy to assist you with any service needs.
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
3. Auditions for the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University
Join the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 0111, Staller Center.
Auditions and first rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 30, 2005.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, August 30 from 11 to 1 p.m. & 2 to 5 p.m. or by special appointment in Room 2342, Staller Center. All interested students should audition and attend the first rehearsal!
Openings for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion - open to undergraduate Music Majors & Minors. Qualified Non-Music Majors on the Undergraduate and Graduate level at Stony Brook University are encouraged to audition.
Openings may exist for gifted High School & USB Pre-College Students For further information e-mail: Dr. Susan E. Deaver, conductor sdeaver@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS
4. VITAL SAVINGS - A new dental and vision discount plan for all Stony Brook students!
If you are part time or full time, undergraduate or grad student, international student or U.S. citizen, you may enroll! Even if you are not enrolled in RSHIP!
Visit www.chickering.com, and enter 'Stony Brook University' for the school name.
The cost is $25 per year for students, paid directly to Chickering, and ID cards will be sent to you by them.
Coverage is for September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2006.
Names of providers who offer the special discounts can be found at 'Aetna DocFind'.
This plan is brought to you by Chickering, our insurance company for the new RSHIP Plan.
Submitted by: Leta Edelson/OSA
5. Child Care Openings at Stony Brook Child Care
Child Care openings available for 3 - 4 year olds at Campus Center. Caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child to teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Call 632-6930 or email dmasone@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information or to visit the Center.
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl
6. Weekend Enrichment Program for children 3-15 years old in Stony Brook
SchoolPlus Enrichment Program in Stony Brook offers:
Mathematics - ages 5 - 15;
Physics - ages 9 - 15;
Russian language - ages 5 - 15,
all levels including Russian as a second language for children and adults; "Original Enrichment program for children 3-4 years old - separate classes for Russian and English speaking children;" Art - ages 5 -15;
Chess - ages 6 -15.
Registration is open online:
http://www.school-plus.com
Contact information: For all questions, please contact the director of the Stony Brook branch - Marina Polonskaia: e-mail: schoolplus_sb@yahoo.com, Phone: (631) 608-3467
http://www.school-plus.com
Submitted by: Alexandre Abanov/CAS
7. Part Time Job Expo
Part Time Job Expo will be held on August 31, 2005 in the SAC - Ballroom A & B. The event is from 11am - 2pm. The event will consist of off campus and on campus employers. This event is open to Stony Brook, and SUNY students.
Sponsored by: Career Center & Student Financial Aid Services
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
8. New Printing Policy in SINC Sites
Printing is a problem on campus. Students wait in long lines. Printers keep breaking. Waste paper piles up.
To improve the process Instructional Computing is instituting a daily quota of 40 sheets per day, providing more and faster printers, and allowing students to print from the workstations on the floor in all SINC Sites on campus.
There will be directions in each SINC Site on how to print jobs.
A discussion forum has been set up on Blackboard so that students can communicate problems regarding the new policy to us. To access this discussion area, students can click on Community they log into Blackboard.
For more information, visit:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Department of Instructional Computing
9. Senior Citizen Law Day - Saturday, October 8th, 2005 Free Educational Seminars designed to assist families in senior life planning.
Assemblyman Steve Englebright, the Long Island State Veterans Home and the Suffolk County Bar Association are pleased to present Senior Citizen Law Day on Saturday, October 8th, 2005 from 9 AM to 3 PM. This special community event will take place at the Student Activities Center of Stony Brook University.
Throughout the day, elder law attorneys and health care professionals will provide objective and reliable informational sessions on important topics such as: Asset Protection, Medicare Part D, Identity Theft, Wills/Trust, Selecting a Nursing Home, and many more.
Through the generous corporate support provided by Prudential-Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Jefferson's Ferry, Citibank, Atria Assisted Living and the Long Island State Veterans Home, this special event is being offered to the public free of charge.
Space for this special event is limited, therefore registration is recommended. To register, please call 751-3094.
Submitted by: Jonathan Spier/LISVH