Campus Announcements for the week of 04/04/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Information Technology Adventures Wanted
2. The University Senate meets on Monday, April 4th at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302.
3. SBU/BNL Shuttle Service Expanded
4. Fulbright Grants for 2006-2007 Academic Year
5. May Commencement Volunteers Needed
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Division of Cardiology Office Move.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Free CPR Training
2. The Family Violence Education And Research Center
2005 Spring Colloquia
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, April 8, 2005.
2. Author Christopher Phillips to share his Socratic adventures on April 13 in the SAC Auditorium
3. SPECIAL FRIDAY Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
4. Abstract Expressionism Conference at Stony Brook Manhattan, April 8-9
5. Mathematics Department Proudly Hosts the XXth Annual Geometry Festival April 8-10
6. Dr. Peter Christie will give a Seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology on Thursday, April 7, 2005
7. Dr. Tamara Doering will give a Seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology on Thursday, April 14, 2005
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
9. Lecture by: Sara Ahmed, Goldsmiths College University of London Wednesday, April 6 at 4:30 pm, Humanities Institute, Library E4340
10. "Science Fiction, Representation, and Femininity: Modifying the Female Body"--a talk by Ritch Calvin
11. Neuroimaging Seminar Series: Wednesday April 6th
12. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series/12th Annual Lauren Ackerman Memorial Lecture; Co-Sponsored with Dept. of Orthopaedics
13. Making Decisions: Personal Preferences & Family Pressures
14. Doctoral Defenses this week
15. Conversations Across Generations: Finding Our Way in Uncertain Times
16. Dr. John Isaac, NIH Senior Investigator, to give a Seminar for the Department 0f Neurobiology and Behavior
17. "Cookbooks: A Cultural Banquet." Lecture and sample food tasting on Tuesday 4/19 at 12:30 p.m. Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 3rd Annual Professional Development Seminar Series
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden Fund Raiser
2. 5th Annual National Medical Laboratory Week Blood Drive
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2005
2. Last Week for University Art Gallery Exhibition Featuring Graduate Student Work
3. One-time-only West campus performance of "Swallow DIS!" Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 12:45pm, SAC Auditorium.
4. Summer Football Camps
5. The Music for Peace Project: Stony Brook, April 8-10 A festival of music, film, and ideas at Stony Brook University
6. The 12th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza April 14th, 2005
7. Reiki Healing Circle
8. Electronic Music with live music performance & video art
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. 4/6/05 Intro. to Websites Workshop, L.I. Business and Tech Center, Great River, $20 per person, 9:30A.M. - 12noon
2. Are You Interested In A Rewarding Career In Healthcare?
3. Advanced Microsoft Word: Module I NCE 316.1 2 sessions Fee: $109
4. Advanced Microsoft Word: Module II NCE 316.2 2 sessions Fee: $109
5. QuarkXPress NCE 320 8 Sessions Fee: $429
6. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
7. Kundalini Yoga Workshop
8. SBDC workshop "How to sell on eBay",4/13/05, 9:30 A.M.-12:30,Fee $20.,L.I. Bus. and Tech. Ctr, Great River
9. QuickBooks Training 5/4,5/11,5/19 at the LI Bus. and Tech Ctr. Great River, NY 6:30P.M.-9:30 P.M.
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain
3. Need Volunteer for Clinical Study in the Pain Clinic of Stony Brook "Suffering from Pelvic Pain? You don't have to"
4. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
5. Free Couples Therapy
6. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality
7. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
8. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
9. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
10. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
11. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
12. Seeking Volunteers - Healthy Men and Women who are 65 Years of Age or Older and Leading Active Lifestyle
13. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
14. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
15. Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
16. SEEKING HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AGES 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
17. Volunteers Needed - Women And Men - With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or Aids - 18 Yrs+
10. Miscellaneous
1. Division of Information Technology Offers Scholarship
2. Summer Job Expo
3. Advertise in the Long Island Historical Journal
4. The "Major" Event
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Information Technology Adventures Wanted
Siemens AG, the vendor that supplies Stony Brook University with our telephone switching technology and telephones, is interested in using our environment for a field trial of their new Voice over IP products. Faculty and staff are invited to be a part of this trial. Please visit
http://clientsupport.cc.sunysb.edu/www2/cs/VOIP/index.shtml
to learn more about this opportunity.
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. The University Senate meets on Monday, April 4th at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302.
Tentative Agenda
April 4, 2005
I. Approval of tentative agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from March 7, 2005
III. President's Report - written report
IV. Provost's Report (R. McGrath)
V. Results of Campus Climate Survey (C. Vargas Law and C. Peabody)
VI. Task Force on Academic Organizational Structure (J. Pessin and J. Segal)
VII. Stony Brook's Preparation for the EPA Audit (B. Chernow and T. Harrigan)
VIII. Senate President's report (B. Lindquist)
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
3. SBU/BNL Shuttle Service Expanded
In 2003 the Office of Brookhaven Laboratory Affairs with the Vice President for Research and the Graduate School instituted a van service between Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Initially this service ran twice daily and provided seats for 12 passengers. In the fall of 2004 service was expanded to run three times daily.
To accommodate the increasing ridership of this service, beginning on Friday, April 1, 2005 service to/from SBU and BNL will be provided by Coastal Charter Services which will run a 24 passenger mini-bus.
The schedule will continue with three round trips per day, the schedule of service can be found on the Vice President for Brookhaven Affairs Website.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/bnl/Van%20April.htm
Submitted by: Elyce Winters/Prov
4. Fulbright Grants for 2006-2007 Academic Year
Please announce to students in your area: Graduate students and graduating seniors are eligible to apply for a Fulbright Scholarship. Students have the opportunity to conduct research, carry out independent study or to teach English as a Second Language in over 140 countries! Fulbright grants cover all expenses for a full academic year.
An information session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 1:00pm in Room E5340 Melville Library at the Office of International Academic Programs. For further information, please contact the Fulbright Program Advisor, Efie Spentzos, at 632-7031.
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
5. May Commencement Volunteers Needed
Volunteer for the most exciting event on campus this spring - May Commencement 5/19 and 5/20, 2005. For many students this may their last memory on campus. The Office of Conferences and Special Events needs your help to ensure that the Commencement Ceremony is truly a joyful and exciting celebration at SBU. Contact Peg Abbatiello at ext. 26320, as soon as possible, to obtain the volunteer assignment of your choice.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Division of Cardiology Office Move.
The Division of Cardiology offices have moved to a new location. We are now located on level 16 of the Health Sciences Center in room 080. Our main number--(631) 444-1060 remains the same, as do our other phone numbers.
Submitted by: Jason Moschinger/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Free CPR Training
The American Heart Association is offering Free CPR Training April 8th-16th. To register for a Class near you call: 1-877-AHA-4CPR (1-877-242-4277). Stony Brook University Hospital's ECC Training Center along with J.T. Mather Memorial Hospital and SCCC will offer this Free CPR training on Saturday April 16 in the Ballroom of the Student Union on Main Campus. To register for this course, please call the number above.
Submitted by: Fortunate Schulz/HSC
2. The Family Violence Education And Research Center
2005 Spring Colloquia
The Family Violence Education and Research Center Kathleen Monahan, Director
2005 Spring Colloquia, Thursdays - 11:30a.m. to 1:00p.m., HSC-Level 3, Lecture Hall 6
April 14 - "Interventions with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence"
Clarice Murphy, Assistant Director, VIBS and Anabel Lago-Pedrick
May 5 - "Immigration Issues and Violence"
Sr. Margaret Smyth, Director of Northfork Spanish Apostolate
Question contact:Kathleen Monahan,Director at 444-3152
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, April 8, 2005.
Dr. Bruce Brownawell from Stony Brook University, will present a seminar entitled "Identification of contaminants responsible for toxicity in urban harbor sediments" at 12:15pm on April 8, 2005.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. For further information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
2. Author Christopher Phillips to share his Socratic adventures on April 13 in the SAC Auditorium
Please join us on Wednesday, April 13 at 12:50 p.m. in the SAC Auditorium as Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Cafe and Six Questions of Socrates, shares stories from his recent travels across the globe where he encouraged philosophical dialogues inspired by Socrates' six great questions for humanity-What is virtue? What is moderation? What is justice? What is good? What is courage? What is piety? In his lecture/visual presentation, "A Modern-Day Journey of Discovery Through World Philosophy," Phillips will share how different cultures from Greece, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Spain responded and what he learned from their answers.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/preslecture
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
3. SPECIAL FRIDAY Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
A Special Biochemistry Seminar will be held on FRIDAY, April 8th at 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Dr. R. V. Hosur from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, India, who will present a seminar on "NMR of Unfolding Proteins". The seminar will be in room 038, Life Sciences Building. Host: Dr. Smita Mohanty If you have any questions, or need a disability related accomodation, please contact 632-8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
4. Abstract Expressionism Conference at Stony Brook Manhattan, April 8-9
"All-over: Abstract Expressionism's Global Context," a conference examining the international implications of the Abstract Expressionist art movement and its dissemination on three continents, will be held at Stony Brook Manhattan on April 8-9. The conference is co-sponsored by the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center and the Department of Art, Art History and Art Criticism. Speakers include distinguished art historians David Craven, Ann Gibson, Ellen Landau and Lewis Kachur. Stony Brook students, faculty and staff will be admitted free, but registration is required. A form is available at www.pkhouse.org, click on Calendar, or call 631-324-4929.
http://www.pkhouse.org
Submitted by: Helen Harrison/UAff
5. Mathematics Department Proudly Hosts the XXth Annual Geometry Festival April 8-10
Please visit our website for information and registration
http://www.math.sunysb.edu/geomfest05/
Submitted by: Nancy Rohring/CAS
6. Dr. Peter Christie will give a Seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology on Thursday, April 7, 2005
On Thursday, April 7, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, Dr. Peter J. Christie of the University of Texas, Houston campus, will give a Seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology entitled, "Form and Function of Bacterial Type IV Secretion Systems"
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
7. Dr. Tamara Doering will give a Seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology on Thursday, April 14, 2005
On Thursday, April 14, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, Dr. Tamara L. Doering of the University of Washington, St. Louis campus, will give a seminar for the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology entitled, "A Yeast Under Cover: Capsule Synthesis in the Pathogenic Fungus Cryptococcus neoformans"
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
8. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2005, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"THE MAST, THE MATRIX AND THE MAFIAS: EFFECTS OF LAND USE CHANGE ON ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS IN INDONESIAN BORNEO"
Dr. Lisa M. Curran, Yale University
Host: Dr. Manuel Lerdau - mlerdau@life.bio.sunysb.edu
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
9. Lecture by: Sara Ahmed, Goldsmiths College University of London Wednesday, April 6 at 4:30 pm, Humanities Institute, Library E4340
"Orientations: Towards a Queer Phenomenology" -- In this paper, Ahmed asks how bodies are "orientated," or how bodies take shape through being directed in some ways rather than others. Such orientations, it suggests, are not "casual," but are produced through the repetition of actions over time, which puts some objects 'in reach', as being available at home. The paper offer a phenomenological approach to the very question of what it means to "orient" oneself sexually towards some objects (and not others), and attends to how this bodily direction 'towards' such objects affects how bodies inhabit spaces, and how spaces inhabit bodies.
Sponsored by The Women's Studies Program and The Humanities Institute
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
10. "Science Fiction, Representation, and Femininity: Modifying the Female Body"--a talk by Ritch Calvin
Ritch Calvin (Women's Studies) will deliver the final talk in the Feminist Campus Colloquia on Thursday, April 7 at 4:30 pm in the Humanities Institute, Melville Library, E4340. Professor Calvin has written on science fiction writers C. J. Cherryh, Joanna Russ, Tanith Lee, Philip K. Dick and Samuel R. Delany and served as the Associate Editor of FEMSPEC: A Interdisciplinary Feminist Journal of SF, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Surrealism, Myth and Folklore. He has also translated the Mexicana writer/philosopher Rosario Castellanos's thesis, entitled On Feminine Culture. The FCC is sponsored by HISB and Women's Studies.
Submitted by: Celia Marshik/CAS
11. Neuroimaging Seminar Series: Wednesday April 6th
On Wednesday, April 6th, the Department of Psychology will host a seminar given by Dr. Alexander Stevens of Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Behavioral Neuroscience and Department of Psychiatry. The seminar will be held at 3:30pm in Room 109 of the Psychology A Building. The title of the talk is "What happens to visual representation and visuomotor cortical areas in the blind brain".
Submitted by: Hoi-Chung Leung/CAS
12. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series/12th Annual Lauren Ackerman Memorial Lecture; Co-Sponsored with Dept. of Orthopaedics
"Novel Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis"
Randy Rosier, M.D., Ph.D., Professor & Chair of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Wednesday, April 6, 2005, Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 6, 4:00 PM
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
13. Making Decisions: Personal Preferences & Family Pressures
A round table conversation across generations hosted by Child and Family Studies focusing on Making Decisions: Personal Preferences and Family Pressures is scheduled for Wednesday April 13, 2005, 12:50-2PM in Psychology A 109. This program sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action is free and open to the public. For more information, please call Dr. Joan Kuchner, Director, Child and Family Studies at 631-632-7695.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
14. 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
15. Conversations Across Generations: Finding Our Way in Uncertain Times
A round table conversation across generations hosted by Child and Family Studies focusing on Making Decisions: Personal Preferences and Family Pressures is scheduled for Wednesday April 13, 2005, 12:50-2PM in Psychology A 109. This program sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action is free and open to the public. For more information, please call Dr. Joan Kuchner, Director, Child and Family Studies at 631-632-7695.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
16. Dr. John Isaac, NIH Senior Investigator, to give a Seminar for the Department 0f Neurobiology and Behavior
On Thursday, April 7th, at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building,the Department of Neurobiolgy and Behavior will host a Seminar given by Dr. John Isaac, NIH Senior Investigator. The title of his Seminar will be "Mechanisms of AMPA Receptor Regulation During Long-Term Synaptic Plasticity"
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
17. "Cookbooks: A Cultural Banquet." Lecture and sample food tasting on Tuesday 4/19 at 12:30 p.m. Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1.
Cookbooks are a treasure trove of cultural information, history and social relationships, as well as delicious and useful recipes. Chinese cuisine scholar Jacqueline Newman will expound on the socio-cultural wealth of Chinese cookbooks, while Bonnie Slotnik, owner of a Greenwich Village shop specializing in out-of-print cookbooks, will give a broad overview of American baking as seen through these books. Katheryn Twiss of Stony Brook University’s Department of Anthropology will place the phenomenon of cookbooks in socio-historical context. You will also sample creations from the recipes of the Jackie Newman Chinese Cookbook Collection. Free to all.
Sponsored by the Charles B. Wang Center and the Department of Special Collections, University Libraries.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 3rd Annual Professional Development Seminar Series
Seminar I: Wednesday, April 13:Legal, Financial, Business & Marketing Issues of Starting a Private Practice.(8:00am - 11:00am)
Seminar II: Wednesday,May 25: Legal,Financial,Business and Marketing Issues Associated for Private Practices.
Per session fee: $30Alumni $40for non members (8:00am -11:00am)
Submitted by: Yasemin Tansel/HSC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Babies' & Children's Memorial Garden Fund Raiser
Jewelry Sale- Silver Creations (Terrie Cicerelli) Friday April 8, 2005, 9 am- 5 pm, Level 5 Across from the Deli
Please stop by to support the Garden
http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/cmgarden
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
2. 5th Annual National Medical Laboratory Week Blood Drive
Monday April 25, 2005 through Wednesday April 27, 2005 8:30am - 8:00pm
Celebrate National Medical Laboratory Week by donating your blood to help Stony Brook University Hospital patients in need. To make an appointment contact: Jennifer Peace at 444-7586 or email: jlpeace@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Clinical laboratory professionals are key members of the health care team. Every day, nurses, physicians and other medical workers rely on laboratory professionals to perform tests on bodily fluids, interpret the results and help provide a complete picture of a patient's health. Medical laboratory professionals are by your side, working to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Laboratory Professionals: The Heart of The Medical Investigation Team
Submitted by: Michele Gilleeny-Blabac/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2005
On April 22, thousands of students will celebrate Earth Day by coming out to the Earthstock Festival on the Academic Mall. The festival kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with Pride Patrol and will continue throughout the day with a wide array of musical and dance performances, a Spirit Cup volleyball game between the students and faculty/staff, a free Ice Cream Social, and culminate in a lecture by award-winning author Peter Matthiessen in the SAC Ballroom A at 7:30 p.m.
For more information visit: www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
http://www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Last Week for University Art Gallery Exhibition Featuring Graduate Student Work
Work by three graduate students of fine arts will be on exhibition at the University Art Gallery through Saturday, April 9. Admission is free. The "MFA Thesis Exhibition 2005" includes electronic and mixed media installations by Lawrence Mesich, Gabrielle Moison, and Nilufer Ovalioglu. University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 12 noon to 4 pm, and Saturday, 7 to 9 pm. For information, call 631-632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
3. One-time-only West campus performance of "Swallow DIS!" Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 12:45pm, SAC Auditorium.
Disability Support Services & The Student Health Service proudly announce a new and exciting way to learn about how disabilities effect individuals & the people around them.
Based on the seven-year award-winning Prevention Through the Arts "Swallow This!" program, "Swallow DIS !" gives you the opportunity to see real and personal stories about disability written by Stony Brook students, faculty and/or staff come to life in this FREE live theatrical production. Please join us !
Submitted by: Stephanie Patterson/OSA
4. Summer Football Camps
Sam Kornhauser, the Stony Brook University Head Football Coach is running two exciting summer camps here on the Stony Brook University campus. The Non-Contact Youth Football Camp will be held June 27th thru July 1st 9am-4pm. Camp tuition is $285 for the week. The Contact (you must provide your own equipment) All-American Youth Football Camp will be held July 18th thru 22nd 9am-4pm. Camp tuition is $335. Both camps are for boys ages 7-15. For more information or a brochure please contact Sam Kornhauser at 632-7198 or by email at skornhauser@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or contact Elise Gasparini at 632-4670 or by email at egasparini@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Elise Gasparini/Pres
5. The Music for Peace Project: Stony Brook, April 8-10 A festival of music, film, and ideas at Stony Brook University
Open to the entire community, The Music for Peace Project: Stony Brook will include a diverse array of world music concerts, lectures, and films dedicated to peace and social justice. The local Music for Peace Project: Stony Brook is the keystone to the international Music for Peace Project, a global network of concerts for peace which will take place during the weekend of April 8-10 around the world. The Music for Peace Project was conceived of, and is organized by, the Stony Brook student organization called The Musicians' Alliance for Peace. Last year, during the first annual Music for Peace Project, the Musicians' Alliance for Peace coordinated 73 concerts in 13 countries during three days, all calling for peace. The Music for Peace Project promotes and supports an international, grassroots, non-partisan call for peace by musicians around the world.
For more information, or to volunteer for the festival, write info@m4p.org.
http://www.m4p.org
Submitted by: Ellen Lindquist/GST
6. The 12th Annual Child Care Cash Bonanza April 14th, 2005
Stony Brook Child Care will hold it's annual Child Care Cash Bonanza on Thursday, April 14th, 2005 and will be held at the Student Activity Center. Our own Stony Brook alumni, Becky Maas, also winner of the Long Island Idol, will be performing for us at the night of the event. Tickets are $50.00 each and they may be purchased at the child care center or at the Bursar's office. A ticket admits two adults for an International Coffee, Tea and Dessert Extravaganza and a chance to win $15,000. For more information, please call 632-6930 or 2-KIDS.
Submitted by: Patricia Birbiglia/Affl
7. Reiki Healing Circle
Join Us for a Reiki Healing Circle
Led by Nicole Bernholc, Traditional Reiki Master, NYS Licensed Massage Therapist
Thursdays, April 7th, 21st, May 5th, Student Activity Center, Room 302/ 305, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Admission is free for Everyone!
For directions and additional information contact Allison Milano at 632-7263
Energize your day with a meditation, and a Reiki healing treatment.
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is an ancient Tibetan healing art that dates back nearly three thousand years. It is a hands-on method that uses Universal Energy to heal and return to balance elements of the body, mind and spirit. It is not a religion, nor does it require a belief system to work. It is a powerful yet gentle healing technique.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
8. Electronic Music with live music performance & video art
ELECTRONIC MUSIC CONCERT, APRIL 8, 2005, FRIDAY, 8pm [free concert], Recital Hall, Staller Center, Stony Brook University
New Soundscapes with video art and performance on acoustic & exotic instruments
Works by Ricardo Gallo, Elainie Lillios, Dennis Miller Gregory Pfeiffer, Philip Schuessler, Daniel Weymouth
A Music for Peace Festival Concert / Musicians' Alliance for Peace (MAP)
Presented by Prof. Daria Semegen, Director of The Electronic Music Studio, Department of Music. Andrew Nittoli, Technical Director; with assistance from Carlos Castaneda, Ricardo Gallo and Philip Schuessler.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/Music.nsf
Submitted by: Daria Semegen/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. 4/6/05 Intro. to Websites Workshop, L.I. Business and Tech Center, Great River, $20 per person, 9:30A.M. - 12noon
Does your business need a website? Can you create one yourself? How can you tell an effective website from one that does not communicate your messages or attract new business? Learn all this and more from an expert in the field. To register for workshop, call the SBDC at 632-9140.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
2. Are You Interested In A Rewarding Career In Healthcare?
The Long Island State Veterans Home together with Stony Brook University Hospital will conduct a Training Program to become a Certified Nursing Assistant beginning May 16, 2005. Interviews will take place at an OPEN HOUSE on April 13, 2005 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Long Island State Veterans Home, East Pavilion Classroom, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790.
For more information, call 444-8728.
Submitted by: Denise Muscarella/LISVH
3. Advanced Microsoft Word: Module I NCE 316.1 2 sessions Fee: $109
This advanced course in Word covers multiple document management and mail merge functions, valuable skills that reduce waste and streamline mass mailings.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Section C: Thurs., 6:00-9:00pm, Apr.14, 21, 2005
Section D: Thurs., 1:00-4:00pm, Apr.14, 21, 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
4. Advanced Microsoft Word: Module II NCE 316.2 2 sessions Fee: $109
This advanced course covers tables and document forms (mailing labels and envelopes).
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Section C: Thurs., 6:00-9:00pm, Apr.28; May 5, 2005
Section D: Thurs., 1:00-4:00pm, Apr.28; May 5, 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
5. QuarkXPress NCE 320 8 Sessions Fee: $429
QuarkXPress is the foundation application for layout of printed material. This comprehensive, hands-on course will guide students through the stages of document production. Topics include: document construction, word processing basics, importing text and pictures, page layout and design, typography, style sheets, libraries, working with pictures, creating colors and printing.
Required Text: QuarkXPress 6 for Windows & Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide by Elaine Weinmann. This textbook and accompanying CD address both Macintosh and Windows users. Cost of the textbook is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section B: Wed., 6:00-9:00pm, Apr.27; May 4,11,18,25; Jun. 1,8,15, 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. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, May 7, 2005 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Stony Brook Union Room 236, 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
7. Kundalini Yoga Workshop
Kundalini Yoga Workshop, Monday, April 11, 2005, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Student Activity Center Room 306
FEES: $5.00
Space is limited to 25 participants
Pre-registration required. To register call Allison Milano 632-7263
Kundalini Yoga is the "yoga of awareness" and is the most ancient of all yoga. It's sometimes called the efficient yoga as it combines chants, breath, exercise, relaxation and meditation for a complete workout. It is a great way to recharge the body as it stimulates the nervous and immune systems, improves flexibility and strength, and centers the mind and opens the spirit. From your very first class, you'll start reaping the rewards which include relief from back pain, stress, addiction, depression, insomnia and weight control.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
8. SBDC workshop "How to sell on eBay",4/13/05, 9:30 A.M.-12:30,Fee $20.,L.I. Bus. and Tech. Ctr, Great River
Whether you are thinking of starting a new business, or creating an additional revenue stream for an established retail or wholesale business, this workshop is for you. Learn more about eBay to see how "The World's Online Marketplace" can help increase your sales. If you are doing business in the 21st Century then this workshop cannot be missed! You will be taken on a virtual guided tour of eBay, get real-life statistics, and learn how to get started.
http://www.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
9. QuickBooks Training 5/4,5/11,5/19 at the LI Bus. and Tech Ctr. Great River, NY 6:30P.M.-9:30 P.M.
Instructor: Eileen Dunn is a CPA with over 20 years of experience and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. $60 per session or $160 for all 3 classes. For information or to register, contact Ann at 632.9140.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with cancer, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Pat Gramer at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. MRI Study of Flow in the Brain
Volunteers are needed to participate in an MRI study to investigate new methods for imaging flow patterns of blood and cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spine. The goal of the study is to understand flow patterns in healthy individuals in order to compare these results with the abnormal flow patterns seen in individuals with diseases such as hydrocephalus and spinal cysts. For the current phase of studies, we are seeking healthy individuals with no previous history of head or spinal trauma, arachnoid or spinal cysts, hydrocephalus, brain tumors or any contraindication for an MRI exam. The study will involve 1 hour of your time and be completely non-invasive. No injections will be given. You will not be paid for this study.
If interested, please contact Mark Wagshul, PhD at 4-9563, or mwagshul@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Mark Wagshul/UHMC
3. Need Volunteer for Clinical Study in the Pain Clinic of Stony Brook "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. Call us at (631) 444-4234 for more information.
Submitted by: Irina Lokshina/UHMC
4. 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
5. Free Couples Therapy
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
6. 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 Diane.Ruenes@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
Volunteers needed for a study to determine if prenatal obstetric anesthesia consults in the third trimester improves maternal and infant birth outcomes compensation $50.00
For further information contact Stephanie Musso, RN, GCRC Nurse Manager (631) 444-7759.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
16. SEEKING HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AGES 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
SEEKING HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AGES 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine (thyroid hormone) when co-administered with other medications Compensation of $25 per session for your participation (up to $100 total)
Please contact The General Clinical Research Center at (631) 444-6900 weekdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
17. Volunteers Needed - Women And Men - With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or Aids - 18 Yrs+
We are researching insulin sensitivity in HIV (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy)\COMPENSATION UP TO $2,450.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Jeanne Kidd (631) 444-3740
General Clinical Research Center Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/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. Summer Job Expo
Summer Job Expo - Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - SAC Ballroom A
F/T & P/T Summer positions for off campus and on/campus. Go to www.stonybrook.edu/career to see the listing of companies attending. FOR STONY BROOK STUDENTS ONLY, I.D. will be checked.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
3. Advertise in the Long Island Historical Journal
Ads are being accepted for the Spring 2005 issue of the Long Island Historical Journal. Subscribers are mostly historians, historical societies, public libraries, high school libraries, and university libraries. Ads start from $100. Contact: Seth Forman, Editor, LIHJ, Department of History, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y. 11794-4348 (631)632-9021. e-mail: SFORMAN@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
http://www.sunysb.edu/history/lihj/lihj.html
Submitted by: Seth Forman/CAS
4. The "Major" Event
April 6, 2005 - 12:00pm till 2:00pm - SAC Ballroom A
The "Major" Event is an excellent place to investigate the many majors and minors available at Stony Brook! Come gather materials, meet with faculty and speak with academic advisors.
Submitted by: Sandra Trapani/Prov