Campus Announcements for the week of 09/12/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. University Convocation September 21st, at 4 p.m.
2. The University Senate meets today at 3:30 in SAC 302
3. Copier trade-in opportunities
4. Fall 2005 Calendar of Events
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. The Family Violence Education and Research Center School of Social Welfare Presents the 2005 Clothesline Project.
2. The Department Of Surgery Is Pleased To Introduce Its New Faculty Dr. Colette R.J. Pameijer Surgical Oncologist And Breast Surgeon
3. The Department Of Surgery Is Pleased To Introduce Its New Faculty Dr. Kepal N. Patel Head And Neck Oncologic Surgeon
4. The Department Of Surgery Is Pleased To Introduce Its New Faculty Dr. William B. Smithy Colon And Rectal Surgeon
5. The Department Of Surgery Is Pleased To Introduce Its New Faculty Dr. Michael F. Paccione Traumatologist, Intensivist And General Surgeon
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, September 15th
2. 11th Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, September 14, 2005.
4. Find Out How Humans Evolved on Tuesday, September 27
5. Cyberbullying Conference - All Invited Wednesday, September 28, 2005, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., SAC Auditorium
6. SPECIAL SEMINAR--Jointly sponsored by Dept. of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, Center for Infectious Disease & Dept. of Ecology & Evolution
7. Living World Public Lecture Series Dept. of Ecology and Evolution
8. Ecology & Evolution Seminar
9. Doctoral Defenses This Week
10. "Truth in Technologies 2005: Supply Chain RFID."
11. Fulbright Grant Information Session
12. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, SPECIAL SEMINAR, September 16, 2005
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY SEMINAR: Thursday, September 15th
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Jump for a Cure
2. Volunteer to work with young children at Stony Brook Child Care Services
3. UUP Core Campus Team "Walk for Beauty"
4. Cut for a Cure
5. Fall Fashion Festival
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. University Cafe Sunday Acoustic Fall Series to begin with Suzzy and Maggie Roche on October 2nd at 2 P.M.
2. Softball Offensive Skills Clinic To Be Held October 22, 2005
3. September Events in the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve
4. Restorative Yoga Workshop
5. Black & Latino Alumni Reunion and UNITI Cultural Center Grand Opening Reception: Connecting the Past with the Future
6. Spinning Classes
7. Qigong Classes
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Weight Watchers Groups Inviting New Members. Convenient Locations on Campus Starting September 15, 2005
2. Music Classes Forming for Kindergarten - 6th Graders
3. Defensive Driving Course for UUP Members and their immediate family members.
4. You deserve to be happy!
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Earn money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
10. Miscellaneous
1. Child Care Openings at Stony Brook Child Care
2. Spanish Proofreading Volunteers Needed
3. Senior Citizen Law Day - Saturday, October 8th, 2005 Free Educational Seminars designed to assist families in senior life planning.
4. Weekend Enrichment Program for children 3-15 years old in Stony Brook
5. Invitation to Join The Staff or Submit Original Work For Publication In FOCUS ON WOMEN, ON DIVERSITY
6. Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor!
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. University Convocation September 21st, at 4 p.m.
Please join President Shirley Strum Kenny at the University Convocation. At this time, the President will present her annual State of the University Address and will also introduce new faculty.
It will take place in the Humanities Building, Lecture Hall 1003, on Wed., September 21st, at 4 p.m. followed by the Humanities Building Opening Ceremony and a reception.
Submitted by: Arlene Skala/Pres
2. The University Senate meets today at 3:30 in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
University Senate
September 12, 2005
I. Approval of tentative agenda
II. Approval of Minutes from May 2, 2005
III. Senate President's report (B. Lindquist)
IV. President's Report (S. Kenny)
V. Provost's Report (R. McGrath)
VI. Report on Road Work (R. Mann and B. Chernow)
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
3. Copier trade-in opportunities
Xerox Corporation, a New York State Contract Vendor for copy machines, is offering additonal discounts when you trade in your old copier for purchase of new equipment. The Property Control Department currently has six surplus machines available for use as trade-ins. For additional information, please call Judy Reese, Procurement Department, tel: 2/6057.
Submitted by: James Fabian/Admin
4. Fall 2005 Calendar of Events
Fall 2005 Calendar of Events Now Available on the HRS Training & Organizational Development website!
Interested in improving your customer service skills? Would you like to be more effective at taking meeting minutes? Do you need to create a performance plan, and don't know where to start? Are you navigating through the sea of HR paperwork and need a compass? Are you a new supervisor in need of some guidance?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have a program for you! Human Resource Services is pleased to announce that we offer comprehensive workshops covering all of the topics listed above. In addition, we also offer sessions on Financial Education and Retirement Planning, plus Employee and Labor Relations AA/EEO workshops, and New Employee Orientations.
Check out the HRS Training website for all the details!
www.stonybrook.edu/hr/training
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. The Family Violence Education and Research Center School of Social Welfare Presents the 2005 Clothesline Project.
The Family Violence Education and Research Center of the School of Social Welfare, in conjunction with the University Hospital social work department and other schools in the Health Sciences Center, will be creating a Clothesline Project in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to violence against women, and is a powerful tool that educates, documents, and raises awareness about this important issue.
The Clothesline Project will be created and displayed in the Galleria in the Health Sciences Center on Thursday, October 6, 2005 from 10:30am to 1:00pm. For more information, please contact Ellen Kosloff at 444-3694
Submitted by: Kelvin Tune/HSC
2. The Department Of Surgery Is Pleased To Introduce Its New Faculty Dr. Colette R.J. Pameijer Surgical Oncologist And Breast Surgeon
Colette R.J. Pameijer, MD, has joined our Division of Surgical Oncology as assistant professor of surgery. She comes to Stony Brook from City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she recently completed her fellowship training in surgical oncology.
As a surgical oncologist, Dr. Pameijer will focus on the management of all patients with cancer. She has a special interest in treating soft tissue tumors, particularly melanoma, sarcoma, and breast cancer. She is also interested in the management of patients with advanced malignancies and in palliative surgery.
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.1315/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Annette Johnson/CPMP
3. The Department Of Surgery Is Pleased To Introduce Its New Faculty Dr. Kepal N. Patel Head And Neck Oncologic Surgeon
Kepal N. Patel, MD, has joined our Division of Surgical Oncology as assistant professor of surgery. He comes to Stony Brook from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he recently completed his fellowship training in head and neck oncologic surgery.
Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Patel will practice surgical oncology with emphasis on the management of head and neck disorders. His practice will emphasize the multidisciplinary management of complex head and neck problems, including upper aerodigestive, thyroid/parathyroid, and salivary gland tumors.
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.1313/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Annette Johnson/CPMP
4. The Department Of Surgery Is Pleased To Introduce Its New Faculty Dr. William B. Smithy Colon And Rectal Surgeon
William B. Smithy, MD, has rejoined our Division of Surgical Oncology. He originally joined our faculty as clinical instructor of surgery in 1988, coming to Stony Brook from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, in New Brunswick, NJ, where he completed his fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery.
Board certified in colon and rectal surgery and general surgery, Dr. Smithy will provide a full range of consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services involving surgery for patients with diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. His operative skills include use of laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery and other minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of colorectal diseases, including cancer.
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.337/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Annette Johnson/CPMP
5. The Department Of Surgery Is Pleased To Introduce Its New Faculty Dr. Michael F. Paccione Traumatologist, Intensivist And General Surgeon
Michael F. Paccione, MD, DDS, has joined our Division of General Surgery, Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Burns as assistant professor of surgery. He comes to Stony Brook from Westchester Medical Center (New York Medical College) in Valhalla, NY, where he recently completed his training in general surgery and surgical critical care.
Dr. Paccione's practice in general surgery will include management of diseases of the gastrointestinal and endocrine systems; treatment of soft tissue disease, including hernias; and surgical treatment of cancers. He is skilled at both conventional and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
http://www.upsb.org/xq/asp/code.1314/qx/html_patient/physician.htm
Submitted by: Annette Johnson/CPMP
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar: Thursday, September 15th
On Thursday, September 15th at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar given by Dr. Jonathan Sebat, of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The title of Dr. Sebat's talk is: "Gene copy number variation and human disease".
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
2. 11th Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference
Mark your calendars: Friday January 20, 2006 for the 11th Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Kenneth Doka, will speak on disenfranchised grief- recognizing hidden sorrow. For more information, please call (631) 444-3783
Submitted by: Kathleen Southerton/UHMC
3. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, September 14, 2005.
Professor Brad Lyon from the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction, The Earth Institute at Columbia University, will present a seminar entitled, "Interannual Variations and Trends in Tropical Droughts" on Wednesday, September 14. The one-hour seminar begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://www.atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
4. Find Out How Humans Evolved on Tuesday, September 27
Human Evolution Symposium Convened by Richard Leakey:
Out of Africa I: Who, Where, and When?
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 o 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Charles B. Wang Center Theatre
Join us as leading archaeologists, paleontologists, and geologists provide an overview of the evidence for the earliest dispersal of our lineage out of Africa and the initial appearance of hominids in Asia some 2 million years ago. Intended for a General Audience. Symposium is free for Stony Brook students, faculty, and staff. Register by Tuesday, September 20, to guarantee seating.
For a complete schedule, biographies of the 7 speakers and all 20 panelists, and to register online, please visit www.stonybrook.edu/sb/humanevolution
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/humanevolution/
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
5. Cyberbullying Conference - All Invited Wednesday, September 28, 2005, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., SAC Auditorium
Parry Aftab, Internet privacy and security lawyer and Executive Director of WiredSafety.org will spend the afternoon in open Q&A and interactive discussions on Internet and interactive communication developments, including MySpace.com, FaceBook.com and blog/profile sites. Learn how to meet new friends safely online and avoid ID theft and cyber-harassment. Learn how to protect your credit cards and bank accounts from online scams and how to protect your kids and family on-line. Interactive gaming security and privacy issues will be discussed.
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
6. SPECIAL SEMINAR--Jointly sponsored by Dept. of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, Center for Infectious Disease & Dept. of Ecology & Evolution
SPECIAL SEMINAR, 2:00pm Friday September 30, 2005, Life Sciences Building Room 038
"ORIGINS OF INSULIN RESISTANCE: A SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL HYPOTHESIS"
Dr. Milind G. Watve, Head, Dept. of Microbiology,, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune,India
Co-sponsors: Dr. Jorge Benach and Dr. David Thanassi, Dept. of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Dr. John True, Dept. of Ecology & Evolution
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
7. Living World Public Lecture Series Dept. of Ecology and Evolution
Earth and Space Sciences Lecture Hall 001, Friday, September 16, 7:30 P.M.
Dr. John Waldman, Dept. of Biology, Queens College
"100 Weird Ways to Catch Fish"
John Waldman has done research on fisheries biology for over 20 years and worked for most of them at the Hudson River Foundation.
He is now Professor of Biology at Queens College, CUNY. His specialty is fisheries management and has worked on striped bass and sturgeon management and conservation. He is co-editor of the upcoming "The Hudson River Estuary," to be published by Cambridge Univerity Press.
Waldman has written a number of fascinating books about the ocean and fishing. He will weave behavior, human foibles, and fishing traditions into his fascinating description of fishing techniques around the world.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call The Dept. of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/livingworld/
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
8. Ecology & Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2005, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"ON THE TRAIL OF YAMS"
Dr. R. Geeta, Professor, Dept. of Ecology & Evolution, Stony Brook University
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
9. Doctoral Defenses This Week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defenses.
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.shtml
Submitted by: Fernando Cuenca/GST
10. "Truth in Technologies 2005: Supply Chain RFID."
Stony Brook University Libraries and the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology will host the 2nd annual "Truth in Technologies" conference on October 27, 2005 (8:30 am - 5:30 pm) in the Student Activities Center (SAC) to provide a clear vision of the issues arising between RFID (radio frequency identification) technology and Supply Chain systems. This international event will include speakers from the "user" community who will clarify the issues dictating the implementation of RFID.
Event Information: Date: Thursday, October 27, 2005, Location: Student Activities Center, Ballrooms A & B
Sponsors: AIDC 100, University Libraries and the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology.
Registration: Free to Stony Brook students and faculty (excludes lunch). Space is limited.
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2005
Student and faculty registration contact: Jason Torre via email at: FJason.Torre@stonybrook.edu or 632-7119.
http://aidc100.org/home.html
Submitted by: F.Jason Torre/Lib
11. Fulbright Grant Information Session
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 Friday, September 16th 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
12. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, SPECIAL SEMINAR, September 16, 2005
Dr. Anders Tengberg from the Department of Marine and Analytical Chemistry of Goteberg University, Goteberg, Sweden, and Aanderaa Datainstruments, Bergen, Norway, will present a seminar entitled "Importance of Sediment Resuspension and Anoxia on Coastal Eutrophication, In-Situ Studies at 11am on September 16, 2005.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. For information, please call 631-632-8781
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY SEMINAR: Thursday, September 15th
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. J. Craig Cohen, Department of Pediatrics, Stony Brook University, entitled, "A Developmental Etiology for Cystic Fibrosis: Is It Ready for Primetime?" It will be held on Thursday, September 15th, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m. Host: Dr. J. Peter Gergen If you have any questions, please call 2/8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Jump for a Cure
Skydive for a cause! Join us at Skydive Long Island on Saturday, October 8 from 8 AM till dusk. Proceeds benefit cancer patients at SBUH. Tee shirts, raffles and a whole lot more!
http://skydivelongisland.com
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
2. Volunteer to work with young children at Stony Brook Child Care Services
Enjoy working and playing with young children? Know someone else who does? Join the team at Stony Brook Child Care Services as a volunteer. Work alongside our professional teaching staff in a facility designed and equipped for very young children. You can volunteer for as few as 3 hours a week and can choose to work with Infants and Toddlers or Preschoolers. The center is open Monday through Friday 7 am - 6 pm year round. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. For information on our program visit www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare
For more information please call 632-6930
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
3. UUP Core Campus Team "Walk for Beauty"
Calling all UUP members! We are forming a UUP Core Campus team for the annual Walk for Beauty. Join your fellow union members as we walk through beautiful Stony Brook on Sunday, September 18th. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. with distances of 4K or 6K. There is a $20 registration fee and we will provide UUP T-Shirts . Lots of fun with fellow employees - friends and family welcome! - Let's show the community that UUP cares about helping in the fight against breast and prostrate cancer. To register for the UUP Team, call Charlie McAteer at 2-6445.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
4. Cut for a Cure
Have your hair or nails done and support amenities for cancer patients at SBUH. Sunday 10/16. Participating salons include: Symmetry, Ntrigue, T. Carlton, Denise Lee and more to come. Call 444-1386 for details. You may also call the salons directly to book an appointment.
http://fallfashionfestival.com
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
5. Fall Fashion Festival
Cocktail hour, DJ, Live Entertainment, "Your Choice" auction and fashion show, featuring many SB physicians, nurses and staff strutting their stuff. Proceeds benefit the GIFT program here at SBUH. (Education, support and amenities for cancer patients) Tickets are $50 each. Call 444-1q386 or 444-8035 for reservations.
http://fallfashionfestival.com
Submitted by: Linda Bily/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. University Cafe Sunday Acoustic Fall Series to begin with Suzzy and Maggie Roche on October 2nd at 2 P.M.
The University Cafe will begin its Sunday afternoon acoustic series with Suzzy and Maggie Roche, at 2 P.M. on October 2nd. These well-known New York City - based performers have been singing together for most of their lives and their show will be a thoughtful musical journey featuring their unique style and including songs from thirty years of writing and performing. Reservations may be made by calling 632-6027 or e mailing: gpalaia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Other upcoming shows include a Gordon Lightfoot Tribute on October 30th, (with Aengus Finnan, Jory Nash and Terry Tufts); Garnet Rogers, one of Canada's outstanding folk performers on November 6th; Louise Taylor on December 4th, and Ellis Paul on December 11th.
Submitted by: Charles Backfish/CAS
2. Softball Offensive Skills Clinic To Be Held October 22, 2005
SBU Softball is offering an offensive skills clinic(hitting, bunting, base running)for athletes ages 8-12 (beginner/intermediate)from 9:00am-12:00 and ages 13-17 (advanced) from 1:00-4:00pm. To register, or for more infromation, please visit www.goseawolves.org or call Kristen Brust at 631-632-4517. Clinic will be held at University Field and the cost is $75.00
Submitted by: Megan Bryant/Pres
3. September Events in the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve
The Friends of the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve are hosting two exciting events this month. Please join us Thursday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the kiosk on Marburger Dr for a bird-watching tour of the Preserve with Lucille-Betti Nash. On Friday, September 30 at 5:30 p.m. meet at the Life Sciences Greenhouse in the basement of the Life Sciences building for a fascinating lecture and tour of the plant collections by curator, Mike Axelrod. Light refreshments will be served after this event.Please RSVP to Mary Woodward at 632-9849 or Mary.Woodward@stonybrook.edu if you plan on attending these enriching experiences. These events are rain or shine as well as free and open to the public.
http://www.ashleyschiff.org
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
4. Restorative Yoga Workshop
Restorative Yoga Workshop, Tuesday, September 27, 2005, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Student Activity Center Room 306
Yoga Instructor: Melissa Boyd
FEES: $5.00
Space is limited to 15 participants
Pre-registration and prepayment is required.
To register call 632-6850
Restorative poses help relieve the effects of chronic stress. The use of props provides a completely supportive environment for total relaxation. Each restorative sequence is designed to move the spine in all directions. These movements illustrate the age-old wisdom of yoga that teaches well-being is enhanced by a healthy spine.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
5. Black & Latino Alumni Reunion and UNITI Cultural Center Grand Opening Reception: Connecting the Past with the Future
During Hoemconing, come join Stony Brook's alumni and current student leaders as they celebrate the history and legacy of the UNITI Cultural Center in its new location in the Stony Brook Union (formerly the Bi-Level)! Reminisce about the old times, learn about the UCC of today, and meet many of Stony Brook's most prominent students. There will be lots of memorabilia to review. This event will also be the kick-off for an Alumni Campaign for Giving. Free admission. Registration requested. For more information, phone the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action at 632-6280.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/communicatio/Homecoming/
Submitted by: Cheryl Chambers/OSA
6. Spinning Classes
Fall 2005 Spinning Classes, Thursdays, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Spinning - Spinning Studio- SAC (Tara), Fees $60.00/per 12 week session
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8 (No Class on 10/13-Yom Kipper, 11/24 Thanksgiving)
Fridays, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Spinning - Spinning Studio- SAC (Allison), Fees $65.00/per 13 week session
9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 (No Class on 11/25, Thanksgiving Break)
To register call Allison Milano at 632-7263
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
7. Qigong Classes
Qigong Classes, Tuesdays, 5:15pm - 6:15pm, Sports Complex Studio
Fee: Punch Card ranging from $12.00 - $65.00.
Qigong is a Chinese moving meditation that Promotes health and relaxation.
Instructor Kevin Ott is certified to teach Qigong through the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
Sponsored by the Campus Recreation Wellness Center www.recreation.sunysb.edu
For more information contact the Wellness Center Office at 632-6850.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Weight Watchers Groups Inviting New Members. Convenient Locations on Campus Starting September 15, 2005
You can get healthier & look good for the holidays on your lunch hour! Come & join our groups right here on campus every Thursday at 12:00. The cost is $99 for 10 sessions. Contact Jan Tassie in the Administration Bldg at 2-6891 or email jan.tassie@stonybrook.edu or contact Judy Matuk in the Library at 2-9036 or email jmatuk@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Jan Tassie/Prov
2. Music Classes Forming for Kindergarten - 6th Graders
Music Basics for Kids
Classes forming for Kindergarten-6th graders. Experience music through rhythmic movement, ear-training, singing games, and improvisation. Music Basics for Kids is based on Dalcroze Eurhythmics, an excellent foundation for all aspects of music making. Young instrumentalists with Dalcroze training typically progress faster and with heightened understanding and skill in their long-range musical studies.
Classes meet on Saturday mornings in the Music Department starting on September 17 and running through June. All classes taught by Dorothea Cook, also on the faculty for Dalcroze Eurhythmics at the Lucy Moses School of Music and Dance in New York City.
For information about the Application Process contact: Edith Auner, Director Pre-College and Community Music Programs at (631) 632-7328 or e-mail at Edith.Auner@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Edith Auner/CAS
3. Defensive Driving Course for UUP Members and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Monday and Tuesday, September 19 and 20, 2005 in the Wang Center Room 201 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for all UUP employees and their immediate family members. Attendance at both classes is required.
Cost is $25.00 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 9:00 AM to 3:00 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 2-6570 or corinne.burns@sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
4. You deserve to be happy!
Wudang Master Yun Xiang Tseng, 14th generation Zhang San-Feng Branch Taoist Priest, will be visiting Stony Brook University to hold a seminar on practical Taoism. The seminar will explore the practical application of Taoist philosophy to every day life situations.
Charles B. Wang Center, room 201, Friday, October 7, 2005, 7:00PM-10:00PM
Fee: $35.00
Registration at: (tel.) 631-368-8701
http://www.wudangtao.com
Submitted by: F.Jason Torre/Lib
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Earn money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
Participate in an experiment involving filling out questionnaires and doing computer-based problem-solving tasks. If you are 18 years or older, you may be eligible to participate in this study.
To find out more, call 632-7811.
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. Child Care Openings at Stony Brook Child Care
Child Care openings available for 3 - 4 year olds at Campus Center. Caring, professional early childhood teachers, low child to teacher ratio, sliding fee scale. Call 632-6930 or email dmasone@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information or to visit the Center.
Submitted by: Nancy Walker/Affl
2. 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
3. Senior Citizen Law Day - Saturday, October 8th, 2005 Free Educational Seminars designed to assist families in senior life planning.
Assemblyman Steve Englebright, the Long Island State Veterans Home and the Suffolk County Bar Association are pleased to present Senior Citizen Law Day on Saturday, October 8th, 2005 from 9 AM to 3 PM. This special community event will take place at the Student Activities Center of Stony Brook University.
Throughout the day, elder law attorneys and health care professionals will provide objective and reliable informational sessions on important topics such as: Asset Protection, Medicare Part D, Identity Theft, Wills/Trust, Selecting a Nursing Home, and many more.
Through the generous corporate support provided by Prudential-Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Jefferson's Ferry, Citibank, Atria Assisted Living and the Long Island State Veterans Home, this special event is being offered to the public free of charge.
Space for this special event is limited, therefore registration is recommended. To register, please call 751-3094.
Submitted by: Jonathan Spier/LISVH
4. Weekend Enrichment Program for children 3-15 years old in Stony Brook
SchoolPlus Enrichment Program in Stony Brook offers:
Mathematics - ages 5 - 15;
Physics - ages 9 - 15;
Russian language - ages 5 - 15,
all levels including Russian as a second language for children and adults; "Original Enrichment program for children 3-4 years old - separate classes for Russian and English speaking children;" Art - ages 5 -15;
Chess - ages 6 -15.
Registration is open online:
http://www.school-plus.com
Contact information: For all questions, please contact the director of the Stony Brook branch - Marina Polonskaia: e-mail: schoolplus_sb@yahoo.com, Phone: (631) 608-3467
http://www.school-plus.com
Submitted by: Alexandre Abanov/CAS
5. Invitation to Join The Staff or Submit Original Work For Publication In FOCUS ON WOMEN, ON DIVERSITY
FOCUS ON WOMEN, ON DIVERSITY gives members of the Stony Brook Campus an opportuity to speak out on contemporary social issues, and explore the diversity of their lives--lives shaped by ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, economics, age and religion. The journal includes essays, poetry, short stories, academic papers, paintings, drawings and photographs. Preference is given to works addressing feminist, multi-cultural and campus issues. Meetings are held weekly in the Women's Studies Office, Old Chemistry 105 on Mondays @ 4:00pm. (Other times may be added)For more information call 2-9167.
Submitted by: Constance Koppelman/CAS
6. Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor!
The Adult Literacy Center at Stony Brook is seeking volunteer tutors to tutor individuals on basic literacy and english speaking skills. The only requirement for volunteering is that you have a high school degree. In order to become a volunteer, you need to attend a tutor training workshop. The dates are as follows: September 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 17, 2005 (must attend all sessions)
Time of all sessions: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Workshop held on campus for your convenience!
This workshop fills up quickly, so please contact Cindy Brodsky, Literacy Coordinator, @ 444-5272 if you would be interested in learning more about this program.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/UHMC