Campus Announcements for the week of 09/26/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Fall Pride Patrol Postponed for 2005
2. Travel: New Mileage Rate
3. Employee Benefit Information Fair
4. Travel: 2006 Per Diem And Meal Allowance Rates
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. The Family Violence Education and Research Center School of Social Welfare Presents the 2005 Clothesline Project.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. PowerPoint in the Classroom - A workshop for Faculty & Graduate TA's
2. Lotus Notes Users - It's time to get organized!
3. How to Find and Finance Senior Housing, Co-sponsored by University Hospital CARE Quality of Work Life Group and EAP
4. Lawson Training
5. Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program Call for Applications
6. Civil Service Test Preparation Class for Secretary 1 & 2 - October 3rd
7. 10/5 Free SBDC "Big Marketing for Small Business" Workshop,Middle Cty Lib., Centereach, 6:30P.M.-8:30P.M. To register call 632.9140
8. 10/5 Free SBDC "The SBA: How can it help your Business Succeed?", SBU Incubator at Calverton, 9:30A.M.-11:30A.M.
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, September 28, 2005
3. Cyberbullying Conference - All Invited, Wednesday, September 28, 2005, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., SAC Auditorium
4. SPECIAL SEMINAR--Jointly sponsored by Dept. of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, Center for Infectious Disease & Dept. of Ecology & Evolution
5. Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium, September 30, 2005
6. Truth in Technologies 2005: Supply Chain RFID.
7. Join us Tuesday for the Human Evolution Symposium
8. International Symposium on Language and Communication; the Evolution of Language
9. Special Tuesday Seminar by the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior
10. 4th Annual Life Sciences Career Development Conference
11. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, September 30, 2005
12. Ecology & Evolution Seminar
13. Doctoral Defenses This Week
14. Becoming an Advocate: The Legislative Process at the Local Level
15. Advocay in Action for Children and Families "The Legislative Process at the Local Level: Becoming an Advocate"
16. Fire Prevention Day Activites - Wednesday, Sept. 28
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Joint Department of Physiology and Biophysics and Department of Anesthesiology Seminar
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Jump for a Cure
2. Cut for a Cure
3. 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. Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
3. 2005 Wellness Expo
4. Free Junior Seawolves Basketball League
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Great Chefs/Great Wines Series- A Fresh Look at Chinese/French Cuisine
2. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I - NCE 314.1 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
10. Miscellaneous
1. Senior Citizen Law Day - Saturday, October 8th, 2005 Free Educational Seminars designed to assist families in senior life planning.
2. * Recycle Yuor Laserjet Toner Cartiridges *
3. Volunteer to work with young children at Stony Brook Child Care Services
4. Weekend Enrichment Program for children 3-15 years old in Stony Brook
5. Autumn Plant Sale
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Fall Pride Patrol Postponed for 2005
Due to construction and the many improvements being made around campus, Fall Pride Patrol will not take place in October, 2005. Information regarding Spring Pride Patrol, scheduled to take place on April 21, 2006, will be sent in the Spring.
Submitted by: Arlene Skala/Pres
2. Travel: New Mileage Rate
MILEAGE RATE: The IRS has made a special adjustment to the mileage rate for the final four months of 2005. Effective September 1, 2005, the rate has been increased to 48.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven between September 1 and December 31, 2005. This is an increase of 8 cents from the 40.5 cents rate in effect for the first eight months of 2005. The new mileage rate applies to both State and Research Foundation travel.
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/Admin
3. Employee Benefit Information Fair
The Benefits Section of Human Resource Services will host an Employee Benefit Information Fair on Monday, October 17, 2005 in the Wang Center Lobby from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please join us for a day of information, giveaways and raffles. Representatives from health insurance plans, retirement plans, union benefits, Social Security Administration, EAP; and health and wellness programs will be available to answer your questions. We look forward to seeing State and Research Foundation employees at the Fair. Look for the Employee Benefit Information Fair flyers with your paychecks and be sure to bring the raffle entry form to the fair. Do not miss this great event; it could be your lucky day!
Submitted by: Lisa Coleman/Admin
4. Travel: 2006 Per Diem And Meal Allowance Rates
Please note that all State and Research Foundation travel starting October 1, 2005 will follow the new 2006 Per Diem Rates for lodging and meals for domestic travel. The Meal Allowance Breakdown schedule has also been updated and goes into effect on October 1, 2005. The new rates can be found on the Procurement website: www.procurement.sunysb.edu, click on Employees, then Travel , click on Travel Links for links to Per Diem Travel Rates and Meal Allowance Schedule.
Please contact Rosalie Makarick, Procurement/Travel @2-6022 for additional information.
Submitted by: Rosalie Makarick/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
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. PowerPoint in the Classroom - A workshop for Faculty & Graduate TA's
PowerPoint in the classroom.
Topics covered include:
- How to create effective presentations
- Add Sounds, Movie Clips and Pictures, to your presentation
- Notes pages - no need to carry index cards anymore!
- Print options, save time and money (color vs grayscale, slides vs handouts)
- Slide layout
- Slide Animation (motion paths, etc)
- Power Point file Formats (ppt,pss,html)
For more information, please call Paul at 2-1032 or 2-1033 or Faith at 2-1771
Submitted by: Instructional Computing
2. Lotus Notes Users - It's time to get organized!
Join us on 9/26 from 2-4:30 and learn how to create mail folders, delete and archive, manage attachments, check mail from the web, etc.
Click here to register
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
3. How to Find and Finance Senior Housing, Co-sponsored by University Hospital CARE Quality of Work Life Group and EAP
Speaker: Thomas M. Cassidy, Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Social Welfare at Stony Brook.
This presentation will include a practical, down-to-earth overview of Medicare, Medicaid, Long-Term Care Insurance and reverse mortgages.
Date: Monday, October 3, 2005, Time: 11:30-12:30 pm, Location: HSC Level 2, Lecture Hall
To Register: Call 632-6085, EAP
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
4. Lawson Training
Lawson Training to be held on 10/5/05 from 10am - 1pm, in the IT Training Room, (HSB-Library - Computer Classroom - Room 3-133A) "For All Employees", to attend this class, please contact Michele Thomas, Lawson Support Specialist, ext. 4-7805. There will be 2 parts covered in this class, the first half is for ordering from the Storeroom in the hospital and the 2nd half will be for ordering from an outside Vendor. I suggest that all employees who are either new to Stony Brook or just need a refresher course attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
5. Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program Call for Applications
Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry Program.
Call for Applications.
Applications are being accepted for the 2006
Fundamentals of the Bioscience Industry program. This program is targeted toward graduate students and post docs seeking to transition into non-academic industry careers. Strongly interdisciplinary, this innovative and cutting edge program draws its faculty and courses directly from the bioscience industry. This program will provide life scientists with a comprehensive understanding of the bioscience business environment to effectively enter the industry and/or government sector and to successfully contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurial aspects of industry.
Deadline for application to the Spring 2006 program is September 30, 2005. Full and partial financial support is available to admitted candidates. Complete details and application information can be found on
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/certprog/index.html
Submitted by: Kate Posnanski/CEAS
6. Civil Service Test Preparation Class for Secretary 1 & 2 - October 3rd
Are you planning on taking the Civil Service test on October 29th? If yes, then please sign-up for this highly interactive video based learning program! During this session you will review how to interpret and understand written test materials, along with reviewing sample test questions. Please come prepared with calculators, pencils and erasers.
This program is designed for HSC and State employees and will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wang Center, Room 101.
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
7. 10/5 Free SBDC "Big Marketing for Small Business" Workshop,Middle Cty Lib., Centereach, 6:30P.M.-8:30P.M. To register call 632.9140
In this current economic climate businesses cannot afford to waste a penny - so how can you get the most out of your marketing budget? This workshop will show you some of the most effective methods to reach your target market and promote your business. All welcome, for directions and registration, call Ann at 632.9140
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
8. 10/5 Free SBDC "The SBA: How can it help your Business Succeed?", SBU Incubator at Calverton, 9:30A.M.-11:30A.M.
The Small Business Administration mandated to assist the nation's small businesses in meeting their financing needs. The agency's finance programs enhance the ability of lenders to provide long and short-term loans to small businesses that might not qualify through normal lending channels. Come and learn how the SBA can help your Small Business. All are welcome.
Call 632.9140 to register.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
On Thusday, September 29th, at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a seminar given by Dr. Anita Zimmerman, of Brown University. Dr. Zimmerman will speak about: "Retinoid inhibition of cyclic nucleotide-gated ion channels: How does it work and what it is good for?"
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, September 28, 2005
Professor Daniel Kirk-Davidoff from the Department of Meteorology, University of Maryland, will present a seminar entitled, "Integrated Lag Covariance as a Diagnostic of Climate Sensitivity," on Wednesday, September 28. 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://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
3. 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
4. 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
5. Oceans and Atmospheric Colloquium, September 30, 2005
Dr. Qingzhi Zhu from Stony Brook University, will present a seminar entitled "Biogeochemical Heterogeneity of the seafloor revealed by planar optical sensors: 2-dimensional distribution patterns of pH, pCO2, and O2" at 12 noon on September 30, 2005. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
6. 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
7. Join us Tuesday for the Human Evolution Symposium
Human Evolution Symposium Convened by Richard Leakey: Out of Africa I: Who, Where, and When?
Tuesday, September 27, 2005, 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 please visit www.stonybrook.edu/sb/humanevolution/
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/humanevolution/
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
8. International Symposium on Language and Communication; the Evolution of Language
The first Alice V. and David H. Morris International Symposium on Language and Communication which will draw eminent scientists from around the globe to Stony Brook University to discuss fundamental issues in, and implications of, current research in human language, will be held October 14-16, 2005 in the theatre of the Charles B. Wang Center.
Participants from a broad array of disciplines will gather to discuss the state of the art in research on the Evolution of Language. Fields represented include Anthropology, Archeology, Biology, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Genetics, Linguistics, Psychology, and Sociology. The aim of this symposium is to act as a forum for interaction and discussion regarding findings at the interface of each of these fields, drawing on the unique perspective that each participant brings to the topic.
For the full conference program and additional information please visit our website: www.linguistics.stonybrook.edu/events/nyct05
Submitted by: Sandra Brennan/CAS
9. Special Tuesday Seminar by the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior
On Tuesday, October 4th, at 4 PM in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar given by Professor Johan F. Storm, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Oslo. Dr. Storm's topic is: "Functions of threshold currents in hippocampal neurons; model predictions and experimental testing in vitro and in vivo."
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
10. 4th Annual Life Sciences Career Development Conference
The Center for Biotechnology will present the 4th Annual Life Sciences Career Development conference. This year, the Annual Conference is proud to host the First Annual North East Regional Biomedical Engineering Career Conference. Attend 2 engaging and provocative days of panel discussions and presentations from leading industry professionals as they discuss issues of critical importance to life sciences industry. The goal of the conference is not to simply inform the audience of the career opportunities, but through provocative discussions and intellectual exchange, will provide an invaluable insight into the challenges and rewards professionals in these career pathways face in the dynamic life sciences industry. New this year - Faculty and Industry Track. Visit website for full details. Early registration ends on September 30, 2005. Register online
http://www.biotech.sunysb.edu/educWork/career2005/index.html
Submitted by: Kate Posnanski/CEAS
11. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, September 30, 2005
Dr. Qingzhi Zhu from Marine Sciences Research Center at Stony Brook, will present a seminar entitled, "Biogeochemical Heterogeneity of the seafloor revealed by planar optical sensors: 2-dimesional distribution patterns of pH, pCO2, SCO2, and O2" at 12 noon on September 30, 2005. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more inforamtion, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
12. Ecology & Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2005, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"Fossilization in Amber and the Evolution of Insects"
Dr. David Grimaldi, Curator in Insects, American Museum of Natural History
Host: Dr. Futuyma
If you need a disability-related accomodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631)632-8600.
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
13. 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
14. Becoming an Advocate: The Legislative Process at the Local Level
As part of the Advocacy in Action Series, Child and Family Studies is hosting a presentation by Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld, Brookhaven Town Councilman, on "The Legistlative Process at the Local Level: Becoming An Advocate." This event is scheduled for 11:20 AM -12:40PM in Psy A room 113. For further information or disability accomodations, please contach Anne Raybin at 632-7694.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
15. Advocay in Action for Children and Families "The Legislative Process at the Local Level: Becoming an Advocate"
On October 6, 2005, Child and Family Studies will be hosting Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld, Brookhaven Town Councilman, as part of its Advocacy in Action Series. Councilman Fiore-Rosenfeld will discuss "Becoming an Advocate: The Legislative Process at the Local Level." This program will take place in Psy A room 113, 11:20AM - 12:40PM. For further information or disability accomodations, please call Anne Raybin 632-7694.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
16. Fire Prevention Day Activites - Wednesday, Sept. 28
Wednesday September 28th is FIRE PREVENTION DAY at Stony Brook. The EH&S Fire Marshals Office will be hosting activities at the Mendelsohn Quad from 11 AM to 2 PM. Scheduled activities include: NY State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Sprinkler House, Fire Extinguisher Training, distribution of educational materials and giveaways. Come out and learn how to be Fire Safe.
http://www.sunysb.edu/facilities/ehs/
Submitted by: Dale Caines/Admin
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Joint Department of Physiology and Biophysics and Department of Anesthesiology Seminar
Tuesday, September 27, 12 noon, Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
"PIP Kinases--Biochemistry to Cell Function and Human Disease"
Dr. Richard Anderson, Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Host: Dr. Mario Rebecchi
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
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. 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
3. 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. Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 12:30-2 PM; SAC PLAZA
"Fortaleciendo Nuestra Juventud, Nuestro Futuro/Empowering Our Children, Our Future" Proclamation presented by President Shirley Strum Kenny. Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony. Entertainment and Refreshments will be provided.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity/NewsandEvents.html
Submitted by: Antonio Ferrantino/GST
3. 2005 Wellness Expo
2005 Wellness Expo, Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 11:00am - 2:00pm, SAC, Ballroom A & B
The Department of Campus Recreation will be hosting a Wellness Expo on Wednesday, October 19, 2005. This event will take place from 11:00am - 2:00pm in the Student Activities Center Ballroom A & B. Activities will include health screenings, fitness demonstrations, massage therapy, reflexology, interactive activities and information provided by Stony Brook University departments and local community businesses. This event is free and open to all faculty, staff, and Stony Brook students.
Submitted by: Allison Milano/OSA
4. Free Junior Seawolves Basketball League
The First Annual Junior Seawolves Basketball League is now accepting applications for boys ages 7 to 9. The league will run each Sunday beginning October 30th and ending November 20th from 4-6 pm in the Stony Brook Sports Complex. Participation in the league is FREE OF CHARGE and is limited to the first 40 applicants. For more information contact Dan Rickard in the Seawolves Basketball Office at (631) 632-4498 or by email at Daniel.Rickard@stonybrook.edu. The Deadline for applications is October 14th.
Submitted by: Daniel Rickard/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Great Chefs/Great Wines Series- A Fresh Look at Chinese/French Cuisine
Thursday, October 6: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
East meets West as renowned chef Guy Reuge of Mirabelle Restaurant in St. James translates his discoveries from a recent visit to China into exciting adaptations to his four-star cuisine. Appropriate wine matches included.
Location: Wang Center on the Main Campus of Stony Brook University
Fee: Each class will offer 6-8 quality wines and will include light food pairings complementing the wines and region of origin.
Classes are $55.00 per person."Bring a Friend" and the second person gets a discounted rate of $45.00.
Sign up for 3 or more classes for the special rate of $40.00 per class.
To Register: Call Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404.
Note: You must be 21 or over to participate in winetasting events.
Space is limited, so please register early.
http://stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I - NCE 314.1 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This special topics course covers graphing and advanced functions.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Section I: Mon., 9:00-12:00pm, Nov.21,28,2005
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
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. 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
2. * Recycle Yuor Laserjet Toner Cartiridges *
Did you know that more than 90% of a laserjet cartridge consists of recyclable materials? Please help us remove them from the wastestream.
We accept many model numbers from Hewlett Packard, Canon, IBM, Lexmark, Panasonic, and Samsung.
Please contact Maria Maloney at 632-1287 to arrange for a pickup. She will be more than happy to assist you with any service needs.
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
3. Volunteer to work with young children at Stony Brook Child Care Services
Enjoy working and playing with young children? Know someone else who does? Join the team at Stony Brook Child Care Services as a volunteer. Work alongside our professional teaching staff in a facility designed and equipped for very young children. You can volunteer for as few as 3 hours a week and can choose to work with Infants and Toddlers or Preschoolers. The center is open Monday through Friday 7 am - 6 pm year round. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. For information on our program visit www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare
For more information please call 632-6930
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/childcare
Submitted by: Denise Masone/Affl
4. 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. Autumn Plant Sale
The University Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Fall Plant Sale on Wednesday, September 28, in the vendor area of the Hospital, by the deli/cafeteria on Level 5.
We will have Montauk daisies and assorted colored mums.
Please stop by.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC