Campus Announcements for the week of 07/11/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. 2005 Fall Semester Tuition Waiver Program
2. Important information for State employees in the NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Nicotine Anonymous Open Discussion Meetings
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. New Lotus Notes users join us for a training class and learn how to get started using email.
2. 'And Justice For All' 7/25
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Fulbright Grants
2. Doctoral Defenses This Week.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Long Island Perinatal Forum & Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island are pleased to announce "Tobacco Cessation Stakeholder's Forum".
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Komen Race for the Cure
2. We Need Your Help! Please Give Serious Consideration to Donating Blood or Platelets
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Mondovino - Film Screening and Winetasting
2. Annual C.S.E.A. Picnic
3. Stony Brook Film Festival, July 21-30. Call (631)632-ARTS or go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Weight Watchers at Work
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
3. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates sleep and metabolism in women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
4. Seeking Healthy Individuals Ages 18-40 to participate in a research study on the Absorption of Levothyroxine
5. Volunteers Needed For A Study To Determine If Prenatal Obstetric Anesthesia Consults Improves Maternal And Infant Birth Outcomes
6. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
7. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
9. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies
10. Recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
11. Are You Overweight?
10. Miscellaneous
1. WELCOME WAGON
2. Job Opportunity - Bookkeeper
3. Spanish Proofreading Volunteers Needed
4. * YOU GOT INKJETS? Old Cell Phones and PDAs? *
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. 2005 Fall Semester Tuition Waiver Program
All full-time west campus/hsc state employees and all full-time research foundation employees may apply for a B140w tuition waiver for the fall 2005 semester. You may check the West Campus Benefits website for the pertinent information and contact 2-6167 or 2-6136 for the waiver form. Be sure to include your internal zip code when you call.
STATE HOSPITAL/VETERANS HOME/TECH PARK employees must contact Shirley Menzies at 4-4759 for a waiver form.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
2. Important information for State employees in the NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
We are pleased to inform you that beginning July 5, 2005 ERS members can make an appointment for a retirement consultation with the ERS office at 330 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge by calling their toll free number, 1-866-805-0990. Their office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Submitted by: Skevy Giannitsas/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Nicotine Anonymous Open Discussion Meetings
Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to live free of nicotine. The only requirement is the desire to stop using nicotine. These meetings are open to patients and visitors as well as the community. Metings will be every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. in the Heart Center Conference Room of Stony Brook University Hosptal Level 5.
For further information, please contact Health Connect @ 631-444-4000.
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. New Lotus Notes users join us for a training class and learn how to get started using email.
Click below to sign up for the next "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail" class on 7/14 from 9-12.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. 'And Justice For All' 7/25
This workshop will provide supervisors with necessary information and resources regarding Federal and State regulations, University policies, and legal issues and concerns around issues of discrimination. Terms related to discrimination, equal employment opportunity, diversity and complaint resolution will be defined. Facilitators will clarify and communicate the roles, rights and responsibilities of supervisors, managers, employees and the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action with regard to discrimination prevention; review appropriate methods for making referrals; and explain concerns about confidentiality and the policy against retaliation.
http://www.stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Jean Johnston/Pres
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Fulbright Grants
Please forward to graduate students and graduating seniors.
Mr. Walter Jackson from the Institute of International Education (IIE) will visit Stony Brook to discuss Fulbright Grant opportunities. Graduate students and graduating seniors are welcome to attend the meeting on Wednesday, July 27 at 2pm in the Office of International Academic Programs, E5340 Melville Library. Most Fulbright grantees plan their own programs and projects while experiencing life in another country and learning about another culture. Over 140 countries around the world offer opportunities for study, independent projects, field research, teaching, or special art projects. For further information, please contact the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, Mrs. Efie Spentzos at 632-7031or by e-mail at efie.spentzos@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Jennifer Schlitz/Prov
2. Doctoral Defenses This Week.
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.html
Submitted by: Fernando Cuenca/GST
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. The Long Island Perinatal Forum & Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island are pleased to announce "Tobacco Cessation Stakeholder's Forum".
The Long Island Perinatal Forum & Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island are pleased to announce the "Tobacco Cessation Stakeholder's Forum". The purpose of this meeting is to plan strategies and coordinate efforts to help decrease cigarette smoking addiction on Long Island in women of child bearing years, including pregnant women. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to discuss their programs and network with others interested in nicotine addiction. Smokers will have the opportunity to describe how and why they became smokers and strategies that have helped them decrease their tobacco use or quit smoking.
The Forum will be held July 15th, 2005; 8:30am - 12:00 pm. Location: Stony Brook University Hospital, Health Science Center Level 2, Lecture Hall 2. Contact Keisha Butler of the Regional Perinatal Center at Stony Brook University Hospital to register. Phone: 631-444-2359, e-mail: kbutler@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Keisha Butler/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Komen Race for the Cure
Team Stony Brook will once again participate in this lovely 5k walk/run in Central Park on Sunday, 9/25. All are welcome. Free transportation and team shirts. Call Linda t 4-1386 for more details.
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
2. We Need Your Help! Please Give Serious Consideration to Donating Blood or Platelets
Since July 5th, the NY-Penn Region and the American National Red Cross have each issued appeals for blood donors in an attempt to bolster our current marginal blood supply. In spite of these appeals, our needs--particularly for type O positive and O negative--blood supplies are at emergency levels.
Please pass this urgent appeal on to all your friends and relatives.
The Blood supply in NY is at a critically low level. One reason is that the supply has been cut off from Europe (NY is being hit the hardest).
Your donation goes directly to a patient at Stony Brook Hospital.
You can call Jennifer Peace at 444-7586 or email: jlpeace@notes.cc.sunysb.edu. Registered nurses will be assisting you in a very comfortable environment.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Mondovino - Film Screening and Winetasting
Sunday, July 24, 3:00 p.m., Staller Center, Main Stage
Through the personal, often moving stories of several families on three continents, Mondovino vividly illustrates the global assault on traditional wine production by multinational corporations. Enjoy a spirited documentary about heroic independent winemakers who wage the good fight against the money and power of globalized wine producers headquartered in the United States. A tasting featuring both artisanal and global wines to follow the panel discussion will be held in the Wang Center, hosted by the Center for Wine, Food, & Culture. Please call ( 631) 632-9404 to purchase tickets for the tasting. Tickets $30.00
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Annual C.S.E.A. Picnic
SAVE THE DATE...Sunday, July 24, 2005 C.S.E.A. Annual Picnic located at the Brookhaven Town Ecology Center in Holtsville. Starts at 12:00 p.m. Members $2.00, non-members $4.00, children under 5 FREE! Installation of new C.S.E.A. Local 614 Officers. There will be use of the pool, food, drinks, raffles, games, music and more. Come and join the fun. Call C.S.E.A. office at 2-6575 or 4-3680 for more info.
Submitted by: Louise Melious/Admin
3. Stony Brook Film Festival, July 21-30. Call (631)632-ARTS or go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com
A $45 film festival pass is good for all movies and guarantees seating.
Parties and special events information at stonybrookfilmfestival.com. Single movie tickts go on sale Monday, July 11.
http://stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Weight Watchers at Work
Look better, feel better! Weight Watchers is the #1 weight loss program in the nation. NEW 10 week sessions of Weight Watchers at Work is being formed. Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday at 12:30 PM in the large conference room, School of Health Technology and Management. The cost for 10 weeks is $99.00(if you joined a WW center cost would be $12.00 per session) Checks should be made payable to Weight Watchers. We need 15 paid people to schedule classes. For additional information call Debbie Hooper 4-2678 or email.
Submitted by: Deborah Hooper/UHMC
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. 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
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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: Rose Masone @ (631) 444-9362
General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
3. Volunteers needed for a study that investigates sleep and metabolism in women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you are woman in good health, We Would Like to Invite You To Participate in a Research Project.
In association with the Northport Veterans Administration and the Stony Brook General Clinical Research Center, researchers are conducting a study that investigates sleep and metabolism in women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) compared to healthy women.
Healthy volunteers are needed to serve as the comparison group for IBS patients.
Participation involves a blood draw and two over-night sleep studies.
Every aspect of your participation in this study will be kept confidential.
And, as a courtesy for spending time and assisting the completion of this research, you will be compensated financially.
Please call our research office at Stony Brook University Medical Center to learn more about this study 632-3050.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. 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
5. 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 GCRC at (631) 444-6900.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
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. Recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
The Cody Center, in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory and the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University, is currently recruiting healthy, right-handed boys, ages 6-11 years, who are not on medication, to take part in a neuroimaging study.
The purpose of the study is to increase our understanding of how language is processed by the brain in the presence of Autism Spectrum Disorder by using an MRI technique called functional MRI (fMRI).
Compensation: $40.00 Gift Certificate to BORDERS Per Visit
The procedure does not involve any injections, use contrast material or radiation. MRI is considered a safe procedure in children.
If you are interested in participating or wish to learn more about the study please contact: Jonathan Bentwich, Ph.D. Voice: (631) 344-2572 Email: jbentwic@bnl.gov
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. Are You Overweight?
We are Seeking Individuals, Both Men and Women, 25 to 45 Years of Age to Participate in a Research Study Looking at "Markers of Pre-Diabetes" in Overweight People
This Study is Being Conducted at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Participants Will be Compensated up to $500.00
For More Information, Please Contact Jeanne Kidd @ 631-444 3740
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. WELCOME WAGON
You can never make a second first impression! Please join your colleagues and 350 student volunteers in welcoming our new residential students upon checking-in, to on campus housing. This is an opportunity to spend several hours on Friday, August 26th meeting the new students and their parents, answering questions, and assisting with moving the student's personal items into their rooms. What you will get out of this is a sense of satisfaction, spending time with new and returning students, breakfast, lunch, a free
T-Shirt and appreciation! All faculty and staff are encouraged to join us. Please email Leastman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 2-6787 Linda Eastman, for more details.
Submitted by: Linda Eastman/OSA
2. Job Opportunity - Bookkeeper
Faculty Student Association at Stony Brook University seeks an experienced Bookkeeper. Required: High School diploma, minimum 2 years bookkeeping experience, familiarity with PC based accounting software, good Excel and customer service skills. Also required demonstrated experience with A/P, J/E, G/L and bank recs. Excellent benefits - compensation, $35K-$37K. Send resume with cover letter by 7/17/05 to Chris Oster, HR Manager, FSA Stony Brook University, 250 Stony Brook Union, Stony Brook NY 11794-3209 or fax to (631) 632-6573 or e-mail on notes. AA/EOE
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
3. Spanish Proofreading Volunteers Needed
Volunteers for proofreading the machine-translated training materials (from English to Spanish) are needed. The materials, designed for the Suffolk Health Awareness and Resources Education project, come in two packages with about 5,000 words in total. If you're interested, please contact Ying Xing at Ext.4-3502 for details.
Submitted by: Ying Xing/HSC
4. * YOU GOT INKJETS? Old Cell Phones and PDAs? *
Recycle your empty Ink Jet cartridge, cell phone, and PDA.
Look for the "Got Inkjet" Free postage-paid envelope displays located throughout campus to easily recycle the above items.
Please contact Maria Maloney at 632-1287 and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have, or address your service needs, or provide you with new displays or envelopes.
DID YOU KNOW?
* According to a recent study, people living in the U.S. will soon be getting rid of about 130 million mobile phones every year.
* Every year, over 400 million cartridges, with a combined weight of 200 million pounds, are discarded into our nation's landfills.
* If every used cartridge was recovered for remanufacturing, we could conserve more than 283 million gallons of oil.
This message brought to you by the Department of Recycling/Resource Management.
Thank you.
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin