Campus Announcements for the week of 02/14/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Life Sciences Stockroom & Tank Gas Program
2. Make Tax Time Pay; You could qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit!
3. Limited Availability Of Intranasal Flu Vaccine (Flumist) At The Stony Brook University Student Health Service
4. A Chance to be Heard
5. West Campus Libraries And Blackboard Join Efforts To Offer Electronic Reserves
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Stony Brook Graduate Program in Public Health & University at Albany School of Public Health Public Health video broadcast
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. New York State Visa Procurement Card Training
2. Library Tours and Workshops
3. The Family Violence Education And Research Center 2005 Spring Colloquia
4. New York City Latin American History Workshop (NYCLAHW)at Stony Brook Manhattan
5. Free SBDC "Business Basic" Workshop, Wed., March 2,SAC-Room 304, Stony Brook University, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 PM
6. Free SBDC "Writing a Business Plan" Workshop, Wed., March 9, Stony Brook University, SAC-Room 304, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, February 18, 2005
4. Melville Library Author Series featuring Jacqueline Reich
5. Scuba Diving and Decompression Illness
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
7. Join us for "Understanding Tsunami" on Wednesday, February 16
8. Discover the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, March 14
9. "Choice of Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer: Psychosocial Issues" - a talk by Anne Moyer
10. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture
11. Doctoral Defenses this week
12. Mathematics...Colloquium, Math Club and More
13. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Mary Lou Soffa
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Daffodil Days - Last Week To Order
2. Adopt A Formerly-Feral Cat From The SBU Cat Network.
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Historical Contradance: A Winter's Night in Setauket
2. Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra performs on February 19, 2005
3. Latin American & Caribbean Studies ART OPENING and RECEPTION
4. Staller Center presents Boston Camerata, "New Britain: The Roots of American Folksong," Sunday, February 20 at 3pm. 631-632-ARTS
5. Girls Lacrosse High School Clinic
6. Lantern Festival & Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration at Wang Center, Saturday Feb. 19
7. Dunkin' Donuts Latte Lounge Tour at Stony Brook University
8. Eliot Chang Comedy Show at Wang Center Theatre, Thursday Feb. 24 8:00 PM
9. Chinese Martial Arts Film Series Spring 2005: The Bloody Brothers at Wang Center Theatre, Tuesday Feb. 15, 7:00 PM
10. Popular Indian Film Series 2005: Mother India At Wang Center Theatre, Wednesday Feb. 16, 7:00 PM FREE
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
2. From Windows to Web: The Essentials of Personal Computing, NCE 707 18 sessions Fee $1,499.00
3. Master of Business Administration (MBA) accepting applications for Fall 2005.
4. Arts and Craft Classes Just for the Fun of it!
5. Defensive Driving Classes Offered in March and April
6. Adobe Illustrator NCE 322 12 sessions Fee $629
7. The Soul of a Red Wine, Thursday, February 17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
8. Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage NCE 325.5 3 sessions Fee $159
9. Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer NCE 325.6 3 sessions Fee: $159
10. Introduction to Microsoft Word NCE 316 5 sessions Fee: $259
11. Introduction to Microsoft Excel NCE 314 5 sessions Fee: $259
12. Managing Data with Access NCE 317 5 sessions Fee: $259
13. Advanced Access NCE 317.1 4 sessions Fee: $209
14. Quicken 2000 NCE 315 5 sessions Fee: $259
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Latin American & Caribbean Studies Tinker Field Research Grants
2. Are You Or Your Partner Depressed? Is It Affecting Your Marriage/Relationship? We Can Help!
3. Earn Money In Psychology Studies On Traits, Coping, And Problem Solving
10. Miscellaneous
1. Register Now For Stony Brook Day In Albany - March 1, 2005
2. Job/Internship Fair
3. Valentine's Day Gifts at the Seawolves MarketPlace Hug-A-Wolf on February 14 from 12:30pm - 2:00pm
4. Call for Applications 2005 Shi Ming Hu Scholarships/Awards
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Life Sciences Stockroom & Tank Gas Program
Life Sciences Stockroom & Tank Gas Program will be closed, Monday, February 21,2005 in observance of President's Day Holiday
Submitted by: Antonina O'Connell/CAS
2. Make Tax Time Pay; You could qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit!
Make tax time pay! You could qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a special tax benefit for people who work full or part-time. According to the IRS, if you qualify, you'll owe less in taxes and you may get cash back. Even workers who are not raising a child can get the EITC. For information, visit the HRS website (then click on the orange tax stamp), or the IRS website at www.irs.gov/eitc
http://www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Julissa Fernandez/Admin
3. Limited Availability Of Intranasal Flu Vaccine (Flumist) At The Stony Brook University Student Health Service
There is a limited supply of intranasal influenza vaccine (FluMist) available at the Student Health Service for those 5 to 49 years of age who are in good health. Students -$20 Staff -$25. Please contact the Student Health Service for more information at 2-6740
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/shs
Submitted by: Robert Ansbach/OSA
4. A Chance to be Heard
Disability Support Services, in collaboration with Student Health Services-CHOICE Center and the Theatre Department, is interested in getting written examples/stories of how Stony Brook students, faculty, and/or staff have been affected by their own or someone else's disability. Contributors are asked to include specific incidents, experiences and feelings that are remembered as being positive or negative. The information will be used to develop short skits which will be part of a live performance aimed at educating the Stony Brook community. Contributors will remain anonymous. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Stephanie Patterson at 2-6748. She will discuss all the details. We hope that you will be able to participate in this activity and look forward to your response. Thanks!
Submitted by: Stephanie Patterson/OSA
5. West Campus Libraries And Blackboard Join Efforts To Offer Electronic Reserves
SBU Libraries, West Campus, is pleased to announce a new Electronic Reserves service for the Spring 2005 semester. Documents selected by faculty will be digitized by library staff, in accordance with Fair Use and other copyright guidelines, and centrally managed through the Blackboard system.
Faculty must first request an E-Reserves course in Blackboard. Once the course has been created, documents are requested through an on-line form on the Reserves webpage, and library Reserve staff will add them to your E-Reserves Blackboard course.
Details are available on the Libraries' Course Reserves webpages at
http://sunysb.edu/~library/services/circulation/reservefac.html
Submitted by: Nathan Baum/Lib
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Stony Brook Graduate Program in Public Health & University at Albany School of Public Health Public Health video broadcast
February 17, 2005, 9AM - 10AM, David Hoffman, MS, Director, Bureau of Chronic Disease Services, will discuss chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and asthma, which contribute to seven of ten deaths each year. He will showcase an inovative model for addressing the prevention of these diseases, and demonstrate the benefits of using an integrated approach using discussions with community stakeholders and highlights from selected interventions from the four Steps to Healthier NY communities.
This video presentation, via satellite downlink, will be shown in the Atkins Learning Center, Health Sciences Center, Level 4. (Next to the Level 5 escalator.)
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. New York State Visa Procurement Card Training
There will be a Visa Procurement Card training for new Procurement Card applicants. New York State requires all Procurement Card applicants to attend training before they are issued a card. You must have approval of your supervisor to attend training. The session will be filled on a first come basis , as space is limited. Please call Maryann Dolan @2-6017 to reserve your space.
Date: March 9th Location: ECC Training Room in the Ed. Communications Ctr. Time: 2-3:30
Submitted by: Maryann Dolan/Admin
2. Library Tours and Workshops
New to the Libraries? Take a tour and find out where the best place to study is. Get a head start on your research skills: take a workshop on searching the web, finding articles, and more!
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/lib/libforms.nsf/tours
Submitted by: Janet Clarke/Lib
3. 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
March 10 -"Rape, Sexaul Offenses and The Criminal Justice System"
Rosa Abbate, ADA, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
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
4. New York City Latin American History Workshop (NYCLAHW)at Stony Brook Manhattan
New York City Latin American History Workshop (NYCLAHW),is an inter-university project which meets Fridays, 12-2:00 PM at Stony Brook Manhattan (401 Park Ave. South/ 28th St, 2nd Fl.)
Speakers:
Feb. 11: Paul Gootenberg, Stony Brook
March 25: Luis Fernando Granados, Georgetown
April 29: Jim Krippner, Haverford College
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
5. Free SBDC "Business Basic" Workshop, Wed., March 2,SAC-Room 304, Stony Brook University, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 PM
If you are considering starting a business, then this workshop is for you. SBDC Business Advisor will give you the "Nuts and Bolts" information that you will need to get going. Registration is required.
Call Ann at 29140.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
6. Free SBDC "Writing a Business Plan" Workshop, Wed., March 9, Stony Brook University, SAC-Room 304, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Every business needs a business plan, whether you are looking for financing or just need an operational guide - a business plan is a necessity. Let us show you how to write one! Registration is required. To register Call Ann at 29140.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
You are cordially invited to attended a seminar by Dr. Daniel Carson, Trustees Distinguished Professor & Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, on Thursday, February 17, 2005, at 4:00pm in room 038, Life Sciences Building. He will speak on the "Glycobiology of Embryo Implantation". The host is Dr. William J. Lennarz. If you have any questions, please call 631-632-8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Professor Axel Kleidon from the Department of Geography and Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, will present a seminar entitled, "Maximum Entrophy Production and Climate System Functioning" on Wednesday, February 16. The seminar will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Marine Sciences Research Center, South Campus, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
3. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, February 18, 2005
Dr. Cindy Lee from Stony BRook University, will present a seminar entitled " Particulate matter in the Mediterranean Sea:insights into chemical composition and sinking rates" at 12:30pm on February 18, 2005. The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour Hall 120.Light refresments will be served. For further information, please call 631-632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
4. Melville Library Author Series featuring Jacqueline Reich
On Tuesday, February 22 at 5 p.m. in the Javits Room, Melville Library, Jacqueline Reich, Associate Professor of Italian and Comparative Literature, will discuss her latest book, Beyond the Latin Lover: Marcello Mastroianni, Masculinity, and Italian Cinema. Marcello Mastroianni is considered by many to be the epitome of the Latin lover, the consummate symbol of Italian masculinity. In Beyond the Latin Lover,Jacqueline Reich unmasks the reality behind the myth. In her investigation of many of Mastroianni's most famous characters in Italian cinema, she reveals that beneath the image of hyper-masculinity lies the figure of the inetto, the Italian schlemiel at odds with and out of place in a rapidly changing world. Reich's work demonstrates that Mastroianni's inetto is a reflection of the unstable political, social, and sexual climate of post-war Italy and its constantly shifting gender roles.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
http://www.stonybrook.edu/libspecial/news/index.html
Submitted by: Kristen Nyitray/Lib
5. Scuba Diving and Decompression Illness
The Stony Brook Scuba Club is hosting a lecture by Dr. Peter Brink (Chair, Stony Brook Department of Physiology and Biophysics) on diving and decompression illness Tuesday evening February 15th, 7:00 pm, in Room 304 of the Student Activities Center. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
Submitted by: Daria Merwin/CAS
6. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2005, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"DOMINANT SPECIES AND THE FUNCTIONING OF ECOSYSTEMS"
Dr. Melinda Smith, Yale University
Host: Dr. Manuel Lerdau - mlerdau@life.bio.sunysb.edu
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology & Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Donna Digiovanni/CAS
7. Join us for "Understanding Tsunami" on Wednesday, February 16
Please join us on Wednesday, February 16 at 12:40 p.m. in the Student Activities Center Auditorium for "The Day Before the Day After Tomorrow: Local and Global Responses to Natural Disasters," a look at the causes and effects of the recent tsunami disaster in South Asia and explore the possibility for such a catastrophe on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Professor Teng-fong Wong, Chair of the Department of Geosciences, and Malcolm J. Bowman, Professor of Physical Oceanography at the Marine Sciences Research Center, will probe topics including whether New York could be in danger of a destructive tsunami following a major earthquake. There will also be an announcement regarding the campus community's tsunami relief efforts. Co sponsored by the President's Office and the Office of the Provost.
http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/sb/provlec
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
8. Discover the "Mysteries of the Mind" on Monday, March 14
Your favorite quarterback makes a miracle throw while dodging a 300-pound lineman-is the play's success due to pure athletic skill? Good luck? Or could the quarterback's subconscious memory be controlling the play? Daniel Wolpert, Ph.D., Professor of Motor Neuroscience and Co-Director of the Institute of Movement Neuroscience, University College London, will explain just how the brain controls motor performance and why computers will never be able to compete with human dexterity.
Join us for "The Master Puppeteer: How the Brain Controls the Body," on Monday, March 14 at 4:30 p.m. in the Staller Center for the Arts.
The lecture is free and intended for a general audience. A reception will follow the talk.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/mind/
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
9. "Choice of Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer: Psychosocial Issues" - a talk by Anne Moyer
Anne Moyer, Assistant Professor of Psychology, will deliver the fifth talk in the Feminist Campus Colloquia on Thursday, February 17 at 4:30 pm in the Humanities Institute, Melville Library, E4340. Professor Moyer is the author of numerous articles in journals such as Philosophy and Medicine, Addictive Behaviors, Addiction, and the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. Future FCC speakers include Christa Erickson (Art, March 3) and Ritch Calvin (Women's Studies, April 7). All talks will be held at 4:30 in the HISB and are sponsored by HISB and Women's Studies.
Submitted by: Celia Marshik/CAS
10. Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series Lecture
"Modeling Biofluidic Systems for the Microcirculation"
Harvey Palmer, Ph.D., Dean, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
Wednesday, February 16, 2005, 4:00 PM, Health Sciences Center, Level 3, Lecture Hall 5
Submitted by: Anne Marie Dusatko/UHMC
11. 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
12. Mathematics...Colloquium, Math Club and More
Visit our website for scheduled topics and lecturers.
http://www.math.sunysb.edu/cal/week.php?LocationID=
Submitted by: Nancy Rohring/CAS
13. Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science: Mary Lou Soffa
The Computer Science Department welcomes everyone to its Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Citigroup and the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology.
Professor Mary Lou Soffa (University of Virginia) will speak about "Developing a Foundation for Code Optimization" at 2:15pm on Friday, February 18, in Computer Science 2311.
Professor Soffa is Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Virginia. In 1999, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. She is a Fellow of the ACM, serves on the Board of the Computing Research Association (CRA), and has served on the Executive Committees of the ACM Special Interest Groups on Software Engineering and Programming Languages. Her research interests include software engineering, program analysis, optimizing compilers, and software tools for debugging and testing programs.
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/events/DLseries/
Submitted by: Scott Stoller/CEAS
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Daffodil Days - Last Week To Order
Spring is on it's way and so is the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days fund raising event. Daffodils are the flower of Hope-hope in the fight against cancer. Your participation in DAFFODIL DAYS will offer hope that cancer will be conquered during our lifetime.
Orders for the flowers may be placed until Friday, February 18th for a bunch of 10 daffodils per a $10.00 donation to the American Cancer Society. The Society also offers a beautiful 7inch burgundy imprinted vase for $8. To place your order please call 4-2880, or reply e-mail jwiehe@notes.cc.sunysb.edu (leave name, dept. phone #). If you wish to be a captain for you area, just let us know.
All orders and money must be in by February 18th. Pickup for the flowers is scheduled for March 15th in the Patient Relations Department.
Please share this information with your colleagues to insure a successful campaign. Thank you!
Submitted by: Joyce Wiehe/UHMC
2. Adopt A Formerly-Feral Cat From The SBU Cat Network.
The SBU Cat Network works to humanely trap, neuter, vaccinate, and care for the many feral cats that live on campus. Currently we have a number of cats (not kittens) that have been socialized and are in need of good homes. If you're interested, please contact Nancy Franklin (nancy.franklin@sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Anne Moyer/CAS
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Historical Contradance: A Winter's Night in Setauket
Enjoy an evening of Civil War period dancing and live music, Wednesday, March 9 from 7 to 10 pm at the historic Setauket Neighborhood House. $2 donation suggested. No experience necessary, no partner required. Demonstration and practice at 7:00, dance at 8:00. The dance is a collaborative effort on the part of LITMA (Long Island Traditional Music Association), the Three Village Historical Society, and SUNY Stony Brook's History Department class "Dancing American History from Slavery to Hip Hop." Students who study history from the perspective of dance will be on hand to learn and demonstrate. Larry Moser and Mary Nagin will provide music. Calling the event is Annette Kirk. The Three Village Historical Society will provide period refreshments and other touches of history. The Setauket Neighborhood House is located at 95 Main Street in Setauket, very near the Mill Pond. For more information, call (631) 632-7483.
http://litma.org/scontradance.aspx
Submitted by: April Masten/CAS
2. Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra performs on February 19, 2005
On Saturday, February 19, 2005 the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra will give the next concert in its 2004-2005 season. David Stern returns as guest conductor, and the guest soloist will be violinist Ju-Young Baek. The program will be Takemitsu's Requiem for Strings, the Brahms Violin Concerto, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 1, op. 21. Tickets are $16 general, $8 students and seniors, and are available at the Staller Center box office.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: David Lawton/CAS
3. Latin American & Caribbean Studies ART OPENING and RECEPTION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 5:30-7:30 PM - LACS Gallery, Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg., N320
Refreshments Served - All are invited! Free admission.
ART OPENING and RECEPTION: "SKIN-SCAPES"
Presented by ANGELA FREIBERGER
The Latin American & Caribbean Studies Center's first "Artist-in-Residence"-from Rio, Brazil-rescues the body (of women) from the male gaze, in her stimulating photographic installation.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
4. Staller Center presents Boston Camerata, "New Britain: The Roots of American Folksong," Sunday, February 20 at 3pm. 631-632-ARTS
Early music pros come to Staller Center, with singers accompanied by instrumentalists playing lutes, guitar, the viola da gamba, recorders and more.
Songs from the "Old Word" are followed by their American "spin-offs." Program includes Medieval Roots, Vielle France et Nouvelle France, Wandering Songs and Ballads, Folk Hymns and Spirituals. Music director Joel Cohen is a leading authority in the field of Medieval, Renaissance and early American musical performance. Tickets: $34, students receive discounts in person at Staller Center Box Office with ID.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
5. Girls Lacrosse High School Clinic
The Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse Team will be hosting a Girls Lacrosse Clinic for High School players on Sunday, March 6, 2005. The clinic will be held in LaValle Stadium from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at a cost of $35.00. Our Guest Clinician for the clinic is Crista Samaras, a member of the US National Lacrosse Team and a World Cup GOLD Medalist. The clinic will also be staffed by the Stony Brook coaches and varsity team members. The clinic will offer advanced skill instruction, offensive and defensive strategies, and game situations to help players put it all together. Please contact Meghan McNamara at 632-4086 or via email at mmcnamara@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, if you would like to register your daughter or to find out more information.
Submitted by: Meghan McNamara/Pres
6. Lantern Festival & Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration at Wang Center, Saturday Feb. 19
Happy Year of the Rooster!
4:30-6:30 p.m., Wang Center Lobby Free Admission.
Free cultural events include a Chinese Zither Performance, Flower Arranging, a Chinese Tea Ceremony, Dough Figure Making, Paper Folding/Cutting, and Lion Dance.
Events require tickets: Stage Performance (5:30-7:00 PM) Wang Center Theatre Including Chinese Orchestra and Chorus, Soloists, Dance, & Kung Fu Display
Buffet Dinner and Traditional Chinese Trivia (7:15-10:00 PM)
Call (631) 543-5768 to reserve tickets
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
7. Dunkin' Donuts Latte Lounge Tour at Stony Brook University
On Feb. 14 & 15 from 9am-2pm stop by the Stony Brook Union fireside lounge and lobby for a free sample of Dunkin' Donuts lattes! Wear your red cap and receive a free gift. You can also enter to win an Apple ipod!
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
8. Eliot Chang Comedy Show at Wang Center Theatre, Thursday Feb. 24 8:00 PM
Eliot Chang, a critically acclaimed stand-up comic from New York City, is known for his "Asians in the Media" workshop, which addresses how Asians are portrayed in TV and film. Chang also discusses the media's influence on attitudes towards Asians in America. His refreshingly honest and biting brand of comedy has been compared to Chris Rock, George Carlin, and Dane Cook. Chang recently appeared on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and Spike TV's "Crashtest." Visit echang.com for more info.
Reservations required! Please send email to wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call 632-4400 to reserve your tickets
$5.00 for students with ID, $10.00 for general admission, and $15.00 for all at the door.
Seats are limited and reserve your tickets now.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/events.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
9. Chinese Martial Arts Film Series Spring 2005: The Bloody Brothers at Wang Center Theatre, Tuesday Feb. 15, 7:00 PM
Based on one of the most scandalous events of 19th-century China, The Blood Brothers recounts the assassination of the government official Ma Xinyi by his own sworn brother Zhang Wenxiang. The film features an outstanding ensemble cast led by Ti Lung (A Better Tomorrow) and David Chiang, two of the biggest martial arts stars of the 1970s. (Zhang Che, 1973, 118 min., Mandarin with English subtitles)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/martialarts.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
10. Popular Indian Film Series 2005: Mother India At Wang Center Theatre, Wednesday Feb. 16, 7:00 PM FREE
1950's Bollywood queen, Nargis, stars as Radha, the quintessential earth-mother. After her husband is maimed in a horrific accident, Radha raises her children alone, under threat of financial ruin and sexual advances from the moneylender. Years pass and one son becomes committed to vengence. Radha, caught between her son and the honor of her community, is faced with the most painful decision of any mother's life. "Blazes across the screen like an Eastern Gone with The Wind."- Sunday Mail
(Mehboob Khan, 1957, 163 min., Hindi with English subtitles)
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wang/indianfilmseries.shtml
Submitted by: Jianping Schoolman/Pres
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Tuesday and Thursday, March 8 and 10, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Attendance at both classes is required. The course will be given in the Stony Brook Union (aka The Student Union) in Room 231. This course is open to all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust Fund" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. This certificate is good for three years of savings.
Contact Corinne Burns at 2-6570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
2. From Windows to Web: The Essentials of Personal Computing, NCE 707 18 sessions Fee $1,499.00
This comprehensive program serves as a broad-based introduction to using a personal computer. Starting from a foundation in Microsoft Windows and exploring the basics of Word, using email, navigating the Internet, learning about web design, and concluding with use of a digital camera, this program covers all you need to know to get you started. Students who successfully complete this 18 session program will earn certificates in both "Introduction to Computers" and "Microsoft Web Design".
Section A: Wed.,3:00-5:30 pm, March 2,9,16,23,30; April 6,13,20,27; May 4,11,18,25; June 1,8,15,22,29, 2005.
10% discount for 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
3. Master of Business Administration (MBA) accepting applications for Fall 2005.
The College of Business is accepting applications for its MBA Program. We offer classes, full-time and part-time, at our Stony Brook and Manhattan campuses. Students may choose to concentrate in finance, information systems management, health management, human resources or entrepreneurial management. A concentration in marketing will be offered in the near future. Please visit our website at: www.stonybrook.edu/collegeofbusiness, call our Office of Student Services at 632-7171, or stop by Harriman Hall Room 102 for further information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/collegeofbusiness
Submitted by: Ronee Baldwin/CEAS
4. Arts and Craft Classes Just for the Fun of it!
The Crafts Center offers non-credit, low cost classes and is open to the public. Our spring 2005 class offering includes: Intro to Fine Art Photo, Darkroom Membership, Pottery on the Wheel, Ceramic Hand-building, Drawing Figures and Faces, Creating with Watercolor, Asian Brush Paining, Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop and more.
Pre-registration and payment is necessary.
For registration/brochure call The Crafts Center, 632-6822, located in Union Lower level room 049.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
5. Defensive Driving Classes Offered in March and April
Save money on your car insurance. Two sections offered for this six hour course. Sec A: Two Wednesdays, 3/09 and 3/16, 6pm - 9pm; Union 237. Sec B: Two Tuesdays, 4/12 and 4/19, 6pm - 9pm, SAC 302. Pre-registration and payment necessary. Send two checks $18/student or $22/non-student (payable to SBU Crafts Center), and additional $13 per person fee (payable to K. O'Brien) and mail to: The Stony Brook Union Crafts Center, Stony Brook University, StonyBrook, NY 11794-3200. Please include your name, address, telephone and class selection. In person registration at The Crafts Center, Union, lower level room 049. This class is an Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop. For more info or a class brochure of arts and leisure programs call The Crafts Center at 632-6822.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
6. Adobe Illustrator NCE 322 12 sessions Fee $629
Adobe Illustrator is the preferred program of designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators and business professionals around the world. Topics include: drawing and editing lines, curves and shapes, adding and deleting editing points, manipulating handles and curves and placing EPS, BMP, PCX, and TIF formatted scans in your files. The required textbook addresses both Macintosh and Windows users.Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Textbook is Illustrator 10 Classroom in a Book from Adobe Press.
Sectin A: Tues., 6:00-9:00 pm, Mar. 29: Apr. 5,12,19,26; May 3,10,17,24,31; Jun. 7,14,2005
10% discount for University employees and Students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
7. The Soul of a Red Wine, Thursday, February 17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
To Register: Call Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404.Classes are $55.00,Bring a Friend and the second person gets a rate of $45.00. Location: Wang Center at Stony Brook University.
Peggy Lauber of Bedell Cellars and Corey Creek Vineyards and John Levenberg, Associate Winemaker, Bedell Cellars, will lead a tasting and discussion of the basics of red wine from the world's prominent wine regions. Focusing on Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, different terroirs and winemaking styles and their impact on the finished wine will be explored, along with the interaction of their flavors and appropriate foods.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
8. Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage NCE 325.5 3 sessions Fee $159
Microsoft FrontPage is a quick, effective way to create and manage professional quality Internet sites without programming. It makes it easy for new users and professional Web developers to build and maintain well designed Web site in no time.
Section B: Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2005
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
9. Customizing Web Design Using Microsoft Image Composer NCE 325.6 3 sessions Fee: $159
Image Composer provides an foundational body of knowledge that may be used with any imaging software to create, customize and arrange your on-screen images. Make your websites come alive with high-quality, professional-looking graphics. Topics include: arranging, customizing and creating on-screen graphics by featuring the use of images with shapes.
Section B: Mon., 6:00-9:00 pm, Mar. 28; Apr. 4, 11, 2005
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
10. Introduction to Microsoft Word NCE 316 5 sessions Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section C: Thurs., 6:00-9:00 pm, Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 2005
Section D: Thurs., 1:00-4:00 pm, Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 2005
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
11. Introduction to Microsoft Excel NCE 314 5 sessions Fee: $259
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section D: Thurs., 9:00-12:00 pm, Mar. 10, 17, 24,31; Apr. 7, 2005
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
12. Managing Data with Access NCE 317 5 sessions Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers, accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory information. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section D: Mon., 1:00-4:00 pm, Mar. 7, 14, 21; Apr. 11 and 18, 2005 - no class on 3/28 or 4/4
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
13. Advanced Access NCE 317.1 4 sessions Fee: $209
Add power to you database by creating custom forms, reports and advanced techniques with tables, queries and macros. There will be a review of using relational databases and mastering relationships.
Required Text: Teach Yourself Access 2000 (by IDG). Cost of textbook is not included in the fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section C: Wed., 6:00-9:00 pm, Mar. 30; Apr. 6, 13 and 20, 2005
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
14. Quicken 2000 NCE 315 5 sessions Fee: $259
Learn how to organize your finances on computer by using this widely used software to balance your checkbook, pay bills online and track investments; use features such as budgeting, reconciling, forecasting and saving money at tax time.
Required Text: Quicken 2000, The Official Guide, Maria Langer, Retail US $24.99. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section C: Tues., 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Mar. 29; Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2005
For a full description of this class, and to register go to SPD Website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/computer
For questions call 632-7071
10% discount for University employees and Students. CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Latin American & Caribbean Studies Tinker Field Research Grants
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center is pleased to initiate the 2005 competition for The Tinker Field Research Grant. This travel grant is open to MA and Doctoral Students attending Stony Brook University in any field of Latin American and Iberian Studies. The Tinker program encourages new global scholarship by supporting preliminary travel and exploratory fieldwork by graduate students who are in the process of defining their future research and/or Ph.D. proposals. LACS will be accepting applications until March 1, 2005, for travel--of at least 4 weeks duration--during the Summer (or Fall) of 2005. Visit our website for information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/lacc
Submitted by: Domenica Tafuro/CAS
2. Are You Or Your Partner Depressed? Is It Affecting Your Marriage/Relationship? We Can Help!
Dr. Daniel O'Leary and Ms. Shiri Cohen from the University Marital Clinic are looking for couples to participate in a therapy study. If you are married or cohabitating with a partner, and one of you is currently feeling depressed, you may be eligible to receive a free, 5-week couples treatment to help you and your partner learn more about depression and ways to cope with the stress you may be facing. Please contact Ms. Shiri Cohen at 632-7850 for more information about this study. This research project is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
Submitted by: Shiri Cohen/GST
3. 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. Register Now For Stony Brook Day In Albany - March 1, 2005
On March 1, Stony Brook students, faculty, staff and alumni will journey up to our State Capital for one of the most important events of the year. It's Stony Brook Day in Albany, and we want you to come. You'll get a chance to celebrate Stony Brook - to let your legislators know what the University means to you and we'll show our State representatives how much their support means to us. You'll have a chance to meet people from all parts of the campus and experience firsthand how our government works. There's even an end of day celebration. Register on-line at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
TAKE THE RIDE. SHOW YOUR PRIDE.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/albany
Submitted by: Karen Keeley/UAff
2. Job/Internship Fair
Job/Internship Fair, Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Sports Complex, Arena from 12pm - 4pm. Full time positions for students who are graduating in May. Also internships and part time positions for all majors. This event is for Stony Brook Students/Alumni Only. ID Required.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/career
Submitted by: Karen Clemente/OSA
3. Valentine's Day Gifts at the Seawolves MarketPlace Hug-A-Wolf on February 14 from 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Purchase a single rose for $7.50 or choose from a large selection of candy, cute stuffed animals, picture frames or gifts!
Have your picture taken with the Seawolf mascot.
Stop in for the best coffee on campus!
Seawolves MarketPlace is located in the Student Activities Center.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/marketplace
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
4. Call for Applications 2005 Shi Ming Hu Scholarships/Awards
2005 Shiming Hu Memorial Scholarships
DEADLINE: March 1, 2005
Each year, the China Studies program offers several competitive awards and scholarships in memory of the late Dr. Shiming Hu, Distinguished Teaching Professor, and founder of Chinese Studies at Stony Brook:
* $500 Leadership Award for a graduating senior who has played a significant leadership role in a campus Asian interest club or organization
* $500 Chinese Studies Scholarship for an upper-division [U3 or U4] student displaying excellence in the study of Chinese language or culture
Application/Nomination Forms may be obtained from (and returned to): Dr. Agnes He or at the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies Director, China Studies, SBS Building, Room N-507, SBS N-525, tel. 632-7690, 631-632-1096, Agnes.He@sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Agnes He/CAS