Campus Announcements for the week of 01/16/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Urgent! Call for Nominations - President's Awards 2005
2. Limited Availability Of Intranasal Flu Vaccine (Flumist) At The Stony Brook University Student Health Service
3. 2005 IRS Mileage Rate
4. West Campus Libraries And Blackboard Join Efforts To Offer Electronic Reserves
5. Opening Week
6. Are you planning on using Blackboard for the Spring Semester? Submit your request by this Wednesday, 1/19/05!
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Personal Money Management - Parts I, II, III, IV
2. Grant Writing Techniques Workshop
3. Summer 2005 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 2005 SBU/BNL Seed Grant Award Program
2. Doctoral Defenses This Week
3. The Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology will host a Seminar on Thursday, January 27th.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Stony Brook Graduate Program In Public Health & University At Albany School Of Public Health Video Broadcast
2. James N Davis, MD Memorial Seminar
3. Tenth Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference
4. Pediatric Grand Rounds
5. Lawson Class for Evening Shift Staff - February 3, 2005
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Help Stem The Population Of Feral Cats On Campus
2. "Sweet Dreams" Chocolate Event to Benefit Cody Center for Autism at Stony Brook University Hospital
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Staller Center Gala, Sat. Feb 12 - Prague Symphony Orchestra with Denyce Graves and Navah Perlman
2. The Princely Players at Staller Center, Sunday, January 30, 3 pm and 7 pm. Gospels, spirituals of the African-American experience
3. Career Women's Luncheon - Thursday, February 3, 12 Noon
4. UUP Annual Dinner Dance
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Adobe Photoshop
2. Center for Wine, Food,& Culture Presents: Wine Dynamics Series: January 25: THE HISTORY OF DRINKS IN NEW YORK
3. Stony Brook Hospital Health Sciences Center, Master Of Public Health Program
4. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices This course is the standard CCNA preparation course.
5. Elevated Lipids And Cholesterol Program
6. Weight Watchers at Work
7. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
2. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
3. Are you or your partner depressed? Is it affecting your marriage/relationship? WE CAN HELP!
4. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
5. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
6. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
7. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality.
8. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
9. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
10. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
11. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
12. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
13. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
14. Seeking Volunteers - Healthy Men and Women who are 65 Years of Age or Older and Leading Active Lifestyle
15. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
16. Volunteers Needed For a Study On Incidence Of Insulin Resistance In A Morbidly Obese Population
17. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
10. Miscellaneous
1. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550 June 27 - August 19, 2005
2. 7Th Annual Institute For Medicine In Contemporary Society Writing Contest. Guest Judge: John Store, Md And Author
3. Auditions for the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University
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:
http://www.sunysb.edu/pres
http://www.sunysb.edu/pres
Submitted by: George Meyer/Pres
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. 2005 IRS Mileage Rate
Effective January 1, 2005, the IRS has announced that the personal car mileage rate for the calendar year 2005 has been increased to 40.5 cents per mile. The 3-cent increase is due to higher prices for vehicles and fuel during the year. The new rate applies to both State and Research Foundation travel.
If you need additional information, please contact Rosalie Makarick in the Procurement/Travel office @ 2-6022 or email: rosalie.makarick@stonybrook.edu.
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
4. 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
5. Opening Week
We are gearing up for a new academic semester and welcoming new and returning students to Stony Brook University. Volunteers are needed to work the "Information Table" in the Administration Building during "Opening Week" (Sunday, January 23 - Friday, January 28,) to support and assist these students. Please call Dorothy Kutzin at 632-6040. One hour (or more) of your time will be very helpful to us and rewarding to you.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
6. Are you planning on using Blackboard for the Spring Semester? Submit your request by this Wednesday, 1/19/05!
If you are planning on using Blackboard this Spring and have not already submitted your request for a Spring 2005 Blackboard class account, you must do so by Wednesday 1/19/05 to ensure that your class is set up and students are loaded by 2nd day of school!
If you are not sure whether or not you have requested your Spring class site, log into Blackboard and see if your Spring 2005 courses are listed on your Blackboard site.
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/blackboard
Submitted by: Instructional Computing's Blackboard Support Team
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Lunchtime Learning Personal Money Management - Parts I, II, III, IV
Through a series of Action Steps, you'll learn ways to organize your finances and make wise decisions about your financial future. None of the action steps require any prior expertise or experience with money. All that's required is your willingness to (1) set some goals, (2) collect and record information and (3) take one small step after another to accomplish them. Once you know where you want to go with your money (your goals) and where you are now (your records), you'll be ready to plan the future of your finances.
Part I, January 20, 2005, 12-1:30, West Campus, Women's Studies Colloquium Center (Old Chemistry Building)
Part II, February 3, 2005, 12-1:30, SAC 305
Part III, February 10, 2005, 12-1:30, (Room to be announced)
Part IV, February 17, 2005, 12-1:30, SAC 305
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. Grant Writing Techniques Workshop
Date: February 3nd & 4th, 2005 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Place: CELT, SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Two-day class. Participants can attend either day or attend both days at reduced rate. Offered by the SUNY Training Center, Dr. Daniel J. McCormack from Binghamton University, instructor.
Day 1: No prior experience or skills relevant to the grant writing process needed.
Day 2: Participants should have attended Day 1 or have some relevant skills in the grant writing process.
For outline and registration
http://www.peopleware.net/index.cfm?siteID=371&event=ACA%5F030&subeventDisp=ACA011
To pay with Training Center Points, contact Nancy Duffrin, nduffrin@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, 2-9108 for authorization.
Limited points available.
http://www.tc.suny.edu
Submitted by: Nancy Duffrin/DoIT
3. Summer 2005 Undergraduate Research Internship Program
The Center for Biotechnology is accepting applications for the Summer 2005 Undergraduate Research Internship Program. Internships will be established within the local biotechnology industry. Students will spend their summer at a company learning laboratory techniques and contributing to specific research projects. Students interested in careers in the biotechnology industry would be optimal candidates for selection as trainees under this program. Applicants will be selected from students beginning their junior or senior year who are majoring in any biology or chemistry department. Students in other life sciences departments, with equivalent but not exact qualifications as outlined in the application guidlines, are encouraged to contact Celeste Radgowski to discuss candidate eligibility. Application forms and information can be found on the Center's website www.biotech.sunysb.edu. Deadline for application is January 31, 2005. For application assistance, please contact Celeste Radgowski at 631-632-8521 or at cradgowski@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Celeste Radgowski/CEAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 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
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. The Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology will host a Seminar on Thursday, January 27th.
On Thursday, January 27, at 4:00 p.m, in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology will host a Seminar, given by Dr. David Gilmour,Ph.D of Penn State University. The title of Dr. Gilmour's Seminar is: "Control of RNA Polymerase II Elongation and Termination in Drosophila"
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Stony Brook Graduate Program In Public Health & University At Albany School Of Public Health Video Broadcast
January 20,2005: The School of Public Health University at Albany, through an agreement with Stony Brook University Graduate Program in Public Health, presents a video broadcast by Lloyd F. Novick, MD, MPH, Commissioner of Health, Onondaga County. The topic of the lecture is "KEEPING THE WINTER LAYER OFF". Skyrocketing obesity rates are a public health problem. There is now a body of research that provides information on how to address this growing concern. Dr. Novick will discuss evidence-based approaches to promoting physical activity.
The broadcast will be presented in the Atkins Learning Center in the Health Sciences Center on Level 4, 9:00AM to 10:00AM. (Next to the escalator for Level 5.)
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
2. James N Davis, MD Memorial Seminar
JAMES N. DAVIS, MD MEMORIAL SEMINAR.
NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) and The Department of Medicine Seminar Series
Topic: Neurotrophins and Epileptogenesis: In Search of an Ounce of Prevention
Presenter: James O. McNamara, MD., Chair, Department of Neurobiology
Carl R. Deane Professor of Neuroscience, Director, Center for Translational Neuroscience, Duke University Medical Center
Date: Friday, January 21, 2005
Place: Harold Atkins Learning Center, HSC Level 4 Room 135
Time: Refreshments begin 3:45pm, Seminar begins at 4:00pm.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
3. Tenth Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference
SAVE THE DATE, Friday January 21, 2005
Tenth Annual Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement Conference
For details, please contact Kathy Southerton at 444-3783 or ksoutherton@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Free for SBUH Staff
CEU application pending
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
4. Pediatric Grand Rounds
Cardiac Arrhythmias, James C. Perry, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Chief, Pediatric Cardiology, Yale University School of Medicine
Wednesday, January 19, 2005, 8:00 am, HSC L2 LH4
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Lorraine Rubino/UHMC
5. Lawson Class for Evening Shift Staff - February 3, 2005
Lawson Requisition Training - HTNW27- for Evening Staff on Thursday, February 3, 2005 in the HSC, Medical Informatics Learning Center, Level 2, Room 500 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
This workshop is designed to take you through the process of entering various types of procurement requisitions in the Lawson System including: Entering, changing & deleting stores requisitions, adding another page & comments to a requisition; checking for approvals & inquiring on requisitions.
All Lawson users MUST attend this course to obtain a user ID & password. To register please e-mail Jean Solheim or fax your request to 4-9806. Please include name, department, telephone & EMPLOYEE ID #. All other inquiries call Larry Mazza 4-2605.
Submitted by: Jean Solheim/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Help Stem The Population Of Feral Cats On Campus
The SBU Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Capturing kittens often means they can be socialized and placed in homes. Capturing older cats means they can be spayed/neutered to avoid the birth of more cats who must fend for themselves outside. If you're interested in helping, please contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
2. "Sweet Dreams" Chocolate Event to Benefit Cody Center for Autism at Stony Brook University Hospital
"Sweet Dreams" chocolate and dessert tasting event will be held at the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown on Monday, January 31st from 7-9PM. This event will benefit the Matt and Debra Cody Center for Autism at Stony Brook University Hospital. There are many sponsorship opportunities available, and individual "chocolate lovers" tickets are $50. Guests will sample chocolate creations from chefs across Long Island and have the opportunity to vote for their favorite creation at the end of the evening. To order tickets call 444-2899. Reserve early!
Submitted by: Nancy Leiken/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Staller Center Gala, Sat. Feb 12 - Prague Symphony Orchestra with Denyce Graves and Navah Perlman
A very special evening on Saturday, February 12 at 8:00 pm! Prague Symphony Orchestra plays Dvorak, Navah Perlman, piano virtuoso joins them in Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 2, and Metropolitan Opera star Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano sings a variety of selections from her repertoire. Tickets are $65. The only performance of this concert, a Staller Center exclusive.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
2. The Princely Players at Staller Center, Sunday, January 30, 3 pm and 7 pm. Gospels, spirituals of the African-American experience
The Princely Players for Young People, a one-hour performance for families at 3 pm, tickets $9.
"On the Road for Glory," The Princely Players in Concert, an evening of spirituals, gospel music and poetry bringing the African-American experience to life. Tickets $30. Call 631-632-ARTS or order online at stallercenter.com.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
3. Career Women's Luncheon - Thursday, February 3, 12 Noon
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Women's Luncheon on Thursday, February 3, at 12:00 noon, in the Student Union Ballroom. We are honored to have Fred Gardaphe, Ph.D., Professor and Coordinator of Italian-American Program, Stony Brook University, as our speaker. He will talk to you about "Attitudes toward food as well as attitudes towards sex developed quite differently in Italian and American cultures." Dr. Gardaphe examines what those attitudes are and how they have influenced the creation of Italian-American culture and affect our perceptions of Italian-Americans today. You will not want to miss this program.
Please bring your payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before Jan 31, (checks should be made payable to Chartwells): Judy Friedlander 2-6105; Alba Beltran 2-6024; Pat Miller 2-6010; Lucille Meci 2-8260; Betty Ahner 4-3423; Marie Barnouw 2-9248; Augusta Kuhn 2-7280.
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
4. UUP Annual Dinner Dance
All UUP Members are cordially invited to the UUP Annual Dinner Dance. It will be held on Friday, February 11, 2005 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. Enjoy hot and cold Hors D'oeuvres, a Victorian Sit Down Dinner, DJ Music, Dancing and Door Prizes. There will be soda, coffee, tea and a cash bar. ALL THIS FOR ONLY $25.00 PER PERSON. Please RSVP prior to February 7, 2005 to Corinne Burns, Chapter Assistant West Campus at 2-6570 or to Sharon Hines, Chapter Assistant HSC at 4-1505.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Adobe Photoshop
NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Professional artists, amateur photographers and Web novices should know the fundamentals of Photoshop, the most powerful image editing software on the market. Whether you want to learn how to prepare photographs for offset printing or just want to create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered will include the Photoshop work area, image basics, working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. We will be working in the Windows environment.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section A: Mondays, 6-9pm. Class meets on 1/31; 2/7, 2/21, 2/28; 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28; 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, and 4/25.
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
2. Center for Wine, Food,& Culture Presents: Wine Dynamics Series: January 25: THE HISTORY OF DRINKS IN NEW YORK
Arthur Schwartz, the "Food Maven"
New York's WOR-Radio personality will talk about the origins of Manhattan's special drinks, from Bloody Mary to Long Island wines, while conducting a tasting of his favorites. This will be a chance to shmooze with Arthur, far from the madding crowd, while tasting some fine beverages and New York nibbles.
Fee: $85.00, which includes a copy of his new book, Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food (a $45.00 retail value)
Space is limited, so please register early. To register, call Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/winecenter/events.shtml
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
3. Stony Brook Hospital Health Sciences Center, Master Of Public Health Program
The Stony Brook Hospital Health Sciences Center Graduate Program in Public Health is now accepting applications to the Fall 2005 Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, and recommends that applications be submitted by February 1, 2005.
Program consists of a Professional Option (45 credits) and a Standard Option (60 credits), and offers a choice of three concentrations.
Contact Pat Villa at 631.444.2074 or log onto our website for more information.
http://www.has.stonybrook.edu/public_health_program
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
4. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices This course is the standard CCNA preparation course.
The overall objective of the course is to cover all the topics required by the CCNA test. The principles of Architecture Layering (OSI's reference Model), Multiplexing and Encapsulation are discussed and IP addressing (subnetting) is discussed in detail. TCP/IP, IPX, PPP, ISDN and Frame Relay Protocols are covered. Network equipment such as repeaters, bridges, routers, hubs and switches are studied in detail. The students will also learn how to design networks using VLANS on the above-mentioned equipment.
Course length: 7 sessions.
Course helps to prepare for Cisco exam: 640-607
Certification achieved at the conclusion of passed exam: CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Associate
Tuition: $2,195.00 (text included)
Section B: Sat., 9am- 3:00pm; 7 sessions: Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, and 12, 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 632-7068
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
5. Elevated Lipids And Cholesterol Program
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 19th, 27th, February 2nd and 9th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Research Way, Stony Brook Technology Park.
Most insurance plans are accepted with appropriate co-pay.
Please call 444-0624 to register.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
6. Weight Watchers at Work
We will be starting a new 10-week session in February of Weight Watchers at Work at Stony Brook University Hospital.
If you would like to join our successful weight loss group, please call Karen Haigh on 4-2363 or email Karen.Haigh@sunysb.edu for more details.
Submitted by: Karen Haigh/HSC
7. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday and Tuesday, March 8 and 10, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Attendance at both classes is required. The course will be given in the Stony Brook Union (aka The Student Union) in Room 231. This course is open to all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust Fund" 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. This certificate is good for three years of savings.
Contact Corinne Burns at 2-6570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. 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
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. Are you or your partner depressed? Is it affecting your marriage/relationship? WE CAN HELP!
Dr. Daniel O'Leary and Ms. Shiri Cohen from the University Marital Clinic are looking for couples to participate in a therapy study. If you are married or cohabitating with a partner, and one of you is currently feeling depressed, you may be eligible to receive a free, 5-week couples treatment to help you and your partner learn more about depression and ways to cope with the stress you may be facing. Please contact Ms. Shiri Cohen at 632-7850 for more information about this study. This research project is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
Submitted by: Shiri Cohen/GST
4. 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
5. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. Volunteers Needed For a Study On Incidence Of Insulin Resistance In A Morbidly Obese Population
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions and contributes to increased mortality and morbidity. Mortality and morbidity arises from an increased incidence of insulin resistance and diabetes.
This exploratory protocol will examine the effect of gastric bypass on insulin resistance and changes in potential mediators prior to actual weight loss.
Subjects with a Body Mass Index >35
Completion of surgical work-up prior to surgery
Adult Men and Women
Minorities
Compensation up to $600.00 For further information contact: Josh Feiner @ 631 444-3571
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
17. 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
10. Miscellaneous
1. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550 June 27 - August 19, 2005
Think of the warm days of summer, ice cream and children giggling! Our Summer Day Camp combines a special mixture of recreational and educational activities for children between the ages of 5-12. Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child! Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. A 10% discount on tuition is given to all Stony Brook staff members. Register before April 2nd to receive an additional 5% savings.
Open Houses are all located in the Sports Complex on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, for the following dates: Jan. 22nd, Feb. 12th, March 12th, April 2nd, May 7th, 2005.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycare
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
2. 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
3. Auditions for the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University
Auditions for the University Orchestra at Stony Brook University
will be held on Tuesday, January 25 from 10 to 1 p.m. & 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 2342, Staller Center. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Room 0111, Staller Center. Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, January 25 - All interested students should attend. Openings for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion - Qualified Non-Music Majors on the Undergraduate and Graduate level are encouraged to audition.
Openings may exist for gifted High School & USB Pre-College Students
Audition Sign Up Sheet will be posted at Room 2342, Staller Center on Jan. 18. For further information e-mail: Dr. Susan E. Deaver, conductor sedeav@earthlink.net
www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS