Campus Announcements for the week of 09/06/2005
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Dhl-No Airborne Airbills
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Fisherbrand/Bio-Rad Products
2. 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. New Lotus Notes users - Learn how to work more effectively using all of the features of email.
2. I-9 Training Workshop
3. Lawson Training
4. Conflict Management (Course #HTPD09) (Corporate Education & Training)
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, September 9, 2005.
2. Neurobiology & Behavior Seminar
3. American Society for Engineering Education
4. Commemoration of September 11 and Dedication Ceremony to be held this Friday, September 9
5. Senior Citizen Law Day - Saturday, October 8th, 2005 Free Educational Seminars designed to assist families in senior life planning.
6. Human Evolution Symposium Convened by Richard Leakey set for Tuesday, September 27
7. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium,September 9, 2005
8. Ecology & Evolution Seminar
9. Doctoral Defenses This Week.
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 11th Annual Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Conference
2. BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY SEMINAR: Thursday, September 8th
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. First Fall Blood Drive - Thursday, Sept. 8, 11am - 5pm
2. Herstory Luncheon and Reading Benefit
3. 17th Annual 5K RUN/Walk for CHILDREN Sunday October 16, 2005 Gelinas Junior High School, Setauket 9:30 am
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. First Annual Speaker's Reception featuring David Bouchier
2. Staller Center Season Brochure in the mail- FYI: "Sing, Sing, Sing" and Midori are sold out.
3. Ceiling Installation at University Art Gallery in Staller Center
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Professional Series -Fundamentals of Winetasting for Professionals
2. Great Chefs/Great Wines Series-Oscar's Winning Culinary Inventions
3. Weight Watchers Groups Inviting New Members. Convenient Locations on Campus Starting September 15, 2005
4. Music Classes Forming for Kindergarten- 6th Graders
5. Electric Rain Swift 3D: - NCE 331 - 4 sessions - Fee $209
6. Defensive Driving Course for UUP Members and their immediate family members.
7. Introduction to Microsoft Word: - NCE 316 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
8. Adobe Photoshop: - NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
9. Osteoporosis Prevention And Management
10. Arts and Leisure Classes Just for the Fun of it!
11. Defensive Driving Course Open to Everyone
12. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: - NCE 314 - 5 sessions - Fee: $259
13. Advanced Microsoft Excel: Module I - NCE 314.1 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
10. Miscellaneous
1. New Adult Day Care Benefit for Veterans
2. New Printing Policy in SINC Sites
3. Free On-Campus Tutoring!
4. meet the Oncology nurse from the Cancer Helpline
5. Invitation to Join The Staff or Submit Original Work For Publication In Focus On Women, On Diversity
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Dhl-No Airborne Airbills
DHL has notified the NYS Office of General Services that as of Monday, August 29, 2005 they will no longer be accepting the hand written Airborne labels. If you are still using the paper airbills they must be DHL as of Monday, August 29, 2005. Please destroy any Airborne airbills that you may have in stock. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain the same.
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/snt/awardnotes/7901100179pm32.pdf
Submitted by: Mary Woodward/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. Fisherbrand/Bio-Rad Products
Fisherbrand products as well as Bio-rad products can now be purchased from the OSA Supply Center, School of Medicine. Please visit their website at www.osa.sunysb.edu The Bio-rad product line is discounted 15% with no charge for shipping as well as no charge for biohazardous materials. At the present time, the Supply Center makes deliveries to departments located in the Life Sciences Building, CMM Building and Health Sciences Center. All other departments can make arrangement to have their orders picked up at the OSA Supply Center.
Submitted by: James Fabian/Admin
2. 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. New Lotus Notes users - Learn how to work more effectively using all of the features of email.
Use the link below and register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail".
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
2. I-9 Training Workshop
This training will provide you with a step-by-step explanation of what the employer must do in order to meet legal and procedural responsibilities associated with the Form I-9. We will focus on how to correct common mistakes and omissions that delay the hiring process, and answers to frequently asked questions regarding documentation. This workshop is intended for VP Coordinators, Departmental Personnel Administrators and anyone who is responsible for completing a Form I-9.
Date: September 22, 2005, Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm, Place: Wang Center - Lecture Hall #2
To register: Please email a registration form (found on Human Resource Services website)to Pat Lore(plore@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
Submitted by: Patricia Lore/Admin
3. Lawson Training
Lawson Training Class to be held on 9/12/05 from 1pm to 4pm, 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 second half will be for ordering from an outside Vendor. I suggest that all employees who are either new to Stony Brook or just would like a refresher course attend this class.
Submitted by: Michele Thomas/UHMC
4. Conflict Management (Course #HTPD09) (Corporate Education & Training)
No matter how hard you try, you can't avoid conflict! Some people thrive on conflict; while others walk away from it. During this program, participants will gain an understanding of conflict-related behavior and learn how to manage it more successfully.
Program Objectives:
-Identify your preferred strategy for dealing with conflict.
-Understand your strengths and weaknesses in dealing with conflict.
-Learn how to deal with conflict more effectively by analyzing conflict situations.
Open to all Hospital staff members.
DATE: September 26, 2005 TIME: 12:00pm-3:30pm
TO REGISTER: Contact Jean Solheim at 444-9805 for a registration form.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/UHMC
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar, September 9, 2005.
Professor Isaac Held from the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will present a seminar entitled, "The Global Hydrological Response to Warming" on Friday, September 9. The one-hour seminar begins at 10:30 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
2. Neurobiology & Behavior Seminar
On Tuesday, September 6th, at 4 PM in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will host a Seminar given by Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, M.D., Ph.D, of Stanford University. Dr. Mignot will speak about: "Sleep, Narcolepsy and Hypocretin"
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
3. American Society for Engineering Education
American Society for Engineering Education Mid Atlantic Conference (Charles Wang Center)- October 28-29, 2005
Sessions & Speakers:
(1) Science Competition Experience (Melanie Krieger, Author of How to Excel in Science Competitions)
(2) Minorities & Women in Engineering & Applied Science (Dr. John Slaughter, President, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering)
(3) Role of College Professors in K-12 Education (Dr. David Burghardt, Hofstra University)
(4) Engineering Recruitment & Retention
(5) Multilevel Research Groups (Dr. Ann Gates- University of Texas at El Paso)
For More Information or to Register Contact: Henry J. White, PhD, PE, Department of Materials Science, Stony Brook, New York 11794-2275, hwhite@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, 631-632-3234
http://mpg.matscieng.sunysb.edu/asee/
Submitted by: Henry White/CEAS
4. Commemoration of September 11 and Dedication Ceremony to be held this Friday, September 9
Please join the Campus Community on Friday, September 9, at 12: 30 p.m. to honor alumni and other members of the Stony Brook family who were lost on September 11.
The ceremony at the Memorial Arch (in front of Humanities) will include a dedication of a Memorial Garden and Marker Stones, followed by a silent processional to the SAC Circle. Rain Location: SAC Auditorium.
Vans available at the Hospital main entrance. Access to Administration Garage available to East Campus cardholders.
Please observe a moment of silence during all campus activities at 8:46 a.m.
The Interfaith Center Chapel and the Hospital Chapel will be open all day on September 9, 2005, for those seeking a quiet place for prayer, meditation, and reflection.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/911
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
5. 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
6. Human Evolution Symposium Convened by Richard Leakey set for Tuesday, September 27
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
7. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium,September 9, 2005
Dr. Philip Landrigan from Mt. Sinai Medical Center, will present a seminar entitled, "Toxic chemicals and children's health: the problem and the solution" at 12 noon on September 9, 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
8. Ecology & Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2005, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"THE COGNITIVE ECOLOGY OF MONKEYS"
Dr. Charles H. Janson, 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
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. 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
2. BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY SEMINAR: Thursday, September 8th
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. John Shanklin, Senior Biochemist, Biology Department, Brookhaven National Laboratories, entitled, "Evolution of Enzyme Specificity: Getting from A to B". It will be held on Thursday, September 8th, in room 038, Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m. Host: Dr. Vitaly Citovsky If you have any questions, please call 2/8550.
Submitted by: Diane Rodriguez/CAS
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. First Fall Blood Drive - Thursday, Sept. 8, 11am - 5pm
Come to SAC Ballroom B from 11am to 5pm on Thursday, September 8. Get your choice of either a T-Shirt or a Loews movie pass when you donate blood this Thursday.
Please donate blood and help us continue our record Blood Drive pace!
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Pres/blooddrive.nsf
Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres
2. Herstory Luncheon and Reading Benefit
Come enjoy a buffet Asian lunch served by Jasmine and listen to moving stories written by women from diverse backgrounds on Sunday, September 25th, 12-5 p.m. at the Wang Center. Herstory is a nonprofit organization that outreaches women all over Long Island including libraries, churches and prisons. Erika Duncan enables these women to have their voices heard by teaching them how to write memoirs. Admission $50, Students with ID $20, RSVP: 631-725-4697
Submitted by: Shibani Ray-Mazumder/UHMC
3. 17th Annual 5K RUN/Walk for CHILDREN Sunday October 16, 2005 Gelinas Junior High School, Setauket 9:30 am
Join us for an official 5K Run and Walk to support the Child Life Program @ Stony Brook University Hospital. The course follows a scenic route through the Three Village area. Run as a team, a family, or just as a friend of the Child Life Program. Registration is available on line @active.com(under Run for Children in events section)or on site day of race. Registration starts at 7:30 and the run will start at 9:30. Cost $15.00 pre-registration or $50 in pledges. $20.00 fee day of race
For more information call 444-3840 or email paulette.walter@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Paulette Walter/UHMC
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. First Annual Speaker's Reception featuring David Bouchier
Stony Brook University Hospital Auxiliary cordially invites you to attend the First Annual Speakers Reception to benefit Patient Care-- featuring David Bouchier--on Friday, September 9, 2006, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Old Field Club. The price for the evening, which includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dessert is $60 per person. For more information, please call 444-2699.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
2. Staller Center Season Brochure in the mail- FYI: "Sing, Sing, Sing" and Midori are sold out.
Staller Center for the Arts' 05-06 season of professional performances begins in October with six shows in that month alone. West Campus Faculty and Staff will be receiving a brochure through campus mail. (East Campus has already received brochures.) Please note that two shows are already sold out: "Sing! Sing! Sing!" on February 19, 2006 and Midori on April 23. There are lots of other shows to choose from! Call (631) 632-ARTS for tickets or go online to stallercenter.com.
http://stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
3. Ceiling Installation at University Art Gallery in Staller Center
"Younhee Paik: Ascending River," a one-person exhibition of recent work by Korean-born painter Younhee Paik, will be on exhibition at the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center from Tuesday, September 6 through Saturday, October 22, 2005. To take advantage of the Gallery's 24-foot high ceiling, Paik is presenting a site-specific installation that will include nine draped canvases that cascade down from the ceiling. Floor paintings covered with plexiglass and the sound of ocean waves help immerse the viewer in Paik's meditative environment. An artist's reception will be held on Saturday, October 8, from 7-9pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12-4pm and Saturday, 7-9pm. Admission is free. For further information, please call the University Art Gallery at 632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Professional Series -Fundamentals of Winetasting for Professionals
Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Six Sessions: September 13, 20, & 27; October 11, 18, & 25 Location: Wang Center on the Main Campus of Stony Brook University
Join Cliff Batuello, viticulture and wine industry professional, and Chris Miller, advanced sommelier and wine educator, as they lead this intensive six-session course geared toward those wishing to begin a career in the wine and restaurant industries. Participants will be trained in sensory evaluation, learn about the world's most important wine regions, and taste a broad range of representative wines. Certification will be granted to those who successfully complete this course.
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://www.stonybrook.edu/winecenter
Submitted by: Ginny Clancy/Pres
2. Great Chefs/Great Wines Series-Oscar's Winning Culinary Inventions
Thursday, September 15: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Chef Henry Friedank, from newly opened and highly acclaimed Oscar's Restaurant in St. James, will prepare tastes of some of his favorites, paired with the award-winning wines of Macari Vineyards.
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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Electric Rain Swift 3D: - NCE 331 - 4 sessions - Fee $209
Electric Rain Swift 3D is the most versatile tool for creating web-ready 3D animations for use with Macromedia Flash. Through the combination of an easy-to-use interface, the industry standard vector exporter and a full ray tracing rendering engine, Swift 3D quickly creates high-quality 3D animations. This course will cover the fundamentals of 3D animation and simple 3D design. Students will explore the cross-application functions between Adobe Illustrator, Swift 3D and Macromedia Flash.
Required Text: Foundation Swift 3D, retail: $29. The cost of the text is not covered by the fee and the text may be purchased at www.swift3d.com . Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D: Mon., 6:00-9:00pm, Sept. 14,21,28; Oct. 5, 2005
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
6. 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
7. 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 E: Mon., 1:00-4:00 pm, Sept. 12,19,26; Oct.3,10, 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
8. Adobe Photoshop: - NCE 321 - 12 sessions - Fee: $629
Professional artists, amateur photographers and Web novices should know the fundamentals of Photoshop, the most powerful image editing software on the market. Whether you want to learn how to prepare photographs for offset printing or just want to create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered will include the Photoshop work area, image basics, working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. We will be working in the Windows environment.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.
Section C: Wed., 6:00-9:00pm, Apr.27; sept. 28;Oct.5,12,19,26; Nov.2,9,16,23,30; Dec/ 7,14,2005
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
9. Osteoporosis Prevention And Management
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is conducting a series of three group visits focusing on the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Participants are examined and evaluated individually to assess their risk of fracture and to determine if the bone loss management is optimal. The group visits review osteoporosis in an integrative, holistic fashion with focus on measures that may be added to conventional treatment such as nutrition with whole foods, supplements, yoga and exercise to improve hip and spine bone density. Conventional monitoring techniques and medical interventions with hormone replacement therapy and drugs are thoroughly reviewed and discussed
The three-part series will be held at 33 Research Way in Stony Brook Technology Park on October 5, 12, 19, 2005 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
To register, please call 631.444.9815.
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
10. Arts and Leisure Classes Just for the Fun of it!
The Crafts Center offers non-credit, low cost classes and is open to the public. Fall 2005 classes include: Intro to Fine Art Photography, begins 9/27; Darkroom Membership, begins 9/19; Pottery on the Wheel, 5 sections beginning the week of 9/26; Ceramic Hand-building, begins 9/29; Ceramic membership, begins 9/19; The Stencil Workshop, begins 10/10; East Asian Brush Paining, begins 10/7; Polymer Clay Jewelry, 10/22 from 10:30am-3pm; Oil Pastels, begins 10/6; Bartending begins 10/11; and Defensive Driving. Pre-registration and payment is necessary. Register early to reserve your seat in class. For registration/brochure call The Crafts Center, located in Union Lower level room 049, Tel. 632-6822.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
11. Defensive Driving Course Open to Everyone
Save money on your car insurance. Two sections offered for this six hour course. Sec A: Two Thursdays, 9/29 and 10/06, 6pm - 9pm; SAC 304. Sec B: Two Wednesdays, 11/09 and 11/16, 6pm - 9pm, Union 231. 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, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3200. Please include your name, address, telephone and class selection. In person registration at The Crafts Center, lower level of the Union, room 049, call for hours. This class is an Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop. For more info/class brochure call The Crafts Center, Tel:632-6822.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
12. 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 I: Mon., 9:00-12:00 pm, October 17, 24,31; Nov. 7,14,2005
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
13. 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. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with cancer, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Pat Gramer at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University is conducting up to a 6 month clinical trial involving medication with all participants and the addition of psychotherapy with some. Must be willing to travel up to two times a week for up to 3 months to the site and be available late afternoons/early evenings. If you have been feeling depressed (sad, down) most of the time for at least two years, you may be eligible to participate. All evaluations and treatments will be provided free of charge. If interested, please e-mail PsychDRC@notes.cc.sunysb.edu with your name, numbers, and the best times to reach you or call 631-632-6381 with the same and we will get back to you as soon as we can. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Submitted by: Laura Klein/CAS
10. Miscellaneous
1. New Adult Day Care Benefit for Veterans
The Long Island State Veterans Home Adult Day Care Program now offers veterans a valuable daily per diem credit to reduce the cost of services. The program provides professional nursing care, individualized rehabilitative therapies, nutritious meals, counselling and door-to-door transportation in addition to many other clinical services. The program is open Monday through Saturday. Spouses and family members of veterans are also eligible. Please call us at 1-800-DAY-CARE for more information.
Submitted by: Jeanmarie Brand/LISVH
2. New Printing Policy in SINC Sites
Printing is a problem on campus. Students wait in long lines. Printers keep breaking. Waste paper piles up.
To improve the process Instructional Computing is instituting a daily quota of 40 sheets per day, providing more and faster printers, and allowing students to print from the workstations on the floor in all SINC Sites on campus.
There will be directions in each SINC Site on how to print jobs.
A discussion forum has been set up on Blackboard so that students can communicate problems regarding the new policy to us. To access this discussion area, students can click on Community when they log into Blackboard.
For more information, visit:
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Department of Instructional Computing
3. Free On-Campus Tutoring!
Do you need help reading, writing or speaking in English? Do you want to learn more about the American Culture? Are you looking to fine-tune your English speaking, reading or writing skills to advance your career? The Stony Brook Adult Literacy Center provides free on-campus tutoring to students, staff members and family members.
Contact Cindy Brodsky, Literacy Coordinator, for more information at 444-5272.
Submitted by: Cindy Brodsky/UHMC
4. meet the Oncology nurse from the Cancer Helpline
The Oncology nurse from the Cancer Helpline will be available at the Health Resource Center located in the main entrance of the hospital on level 5, on September 8,2005 12:00pm-2:00pm. This is an opportunity to have cancer questions answered and to obtain cancer related information. For more information call the Cancer Helpline at 1 800 862-2215.
Submitted by: Lori Tischler/UHMC
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 Connie Koppelman
Submitted by: Constance Koppelman/CAS