Campus Announcements for the week of 03/01/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Faculty/Staff State Expense Reimbursement
2. Dialogues Across Differences
3. Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance During The Summer
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - Qualities of An Effective Supervisor
2. New Lotus Notes users: Learn how to send and receive mail.
3. What do you mean I need more signatures? Or: Getting your proposal out the door.
4. FMLA Workshop for Supervisors & Managers of Research Foundation Employees
5. Important Training Notice - PI Award Information Interface - Campus Rollout
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Asian and Asian American Studies Colloquium Series: "Using Technology to Advance the Humanities Agenda: Three Projects about Japan"
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. President's Lecture Series: March 17, 2004 -- Colonel Matthew Bogdanos
4. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
5. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar/Special Monday Seminar
6. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of research at Stony Brook, Friday, March 5, in the SAC
7. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
8. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
9. Film, Food, and Feminism
10. We Have Never Been Human. Part I. Companion Species & Other Mess Mates.
11. Queer Diaspora
12. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
13. For Dental, Medical, Optometry, Podiatry and Veterinary College Applicants
14. 3/2: Visit from Cornell Veterinary College
15. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
16. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
17. Center for Italian Studies Lecture, Thursday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. Title: The Impact of the Euro on Italian Economy.
18. Chemistry This Week
19. Doctoral Defenses this week
20. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, March 5, 2004
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. West 47Th Street Documentary Film
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Wine Tasting Event to benefit Habitat for Humanity!
2. Have you had enough of winter? Well, think Spring!
3. VIP Wine Tour to benefit Habitat for Humanity
4. Stony Brook University Spring Blood Drive 3/27/04
5. Bake Sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity
6. Yard Sale & Flea Market - April 3 - Benefit Habitat for Humanity
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550
June 28 - August 20, 2004
2. Women's Career Luncheon - March 4th
3. Girls HS Elite Lacrosse Clinic
4. Acclaimed Dance Company Coming to Staller Center- Bill T. Jones, Saturday, March 6, 8:00 pm
5. Children's Concert to be presented by University Orchestra at Staller Center, Main Stage - Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.
6. Girls Lacrosse Youth Clinic
7. University Art Gallery In Staller Center To Feature Graduate Student Work
8. Electronic Music Concert (free event)
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. It May Still be Winter, but It's Not Too Early to Think about Summer Sessions Classes
2. A Gathering of Science Scholars - Access for Underrepresented Students in the Biological, Engineering and Applied Sciences Friday, April 30th
3. Defensive Driving Course Offered. Save 10% on your auto insurance! Next class begins April 15th.
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Are You Depressed? We Can Help!
3. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
4. "Why Do Kids Do What They Do?"
5. A paid research study is looking for participants with depression
6. Parenting Toddlers Study
7. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
8. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
9. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
10. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
11. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
12. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
13. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
14. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
15. LIPITOR Efficacy in an Alternate Day Regimen (LEADR)
16. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
10. Miscellaneous
1. This is your last chance to WIN $100! Enter the "What is Mentoring?" Banner Contest.
2. Community Service-Learning, LLC Student Philanthropy Grant
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. Faculty/Staff State Expense Reimbursement
As a cost-saving measure to curtail the processing of small-dollar expense reimbursements submitted by members of the faculty and staff, the Procurement Office has set a minimum threshold of $250.00 for State reimbursements processed through the State vouchering system. If your request for reimbursement is for less than $250.00 you must bring your request (i.e. original receipt(s) and state purchase requisition with a brief justification of expenditure) to the Bursar's Office for immediate, on the spot reimbursement.
As a reminder, the following expenses can not be reimbursed at the Bursar's Office:
- Advertising
- Food/Hospitality Expenses
- Independent Contractor Services
- Travel Expenses
- Floral Arrangements (non-University related events)
If you have any questions please contact Al DiVenuto at 2-9838.
Submitted by: Alfred Di Venuto/Admin
2. Dialogues Across Differences
All are invited to submit brief program proposals centered on the theme of Dialogues Across Differences; Speaking Truth: Connecting Generations-Generating Connections with Grace and Civility.
Dialogues Across Differences is funded by a grant for Diversity and Internationalization from the Office of the President. The purpose of this grant is to support our transition from a community that honors diversity through cultural celebrations to one that also possesses a commitment to deeper understandings of our similarities and differences.
Proposals should be submitted along with an application by February 29, 2004 requesting funding from $250 to $1,500 for campus programs. Guidelines, an application and complete information are available on the web at www.stonybrook.edu/diversity. All proposals should be sent to the President's office, Administration Building, Room 310, Zip 0701, attention: Dorothy Challice. For further information contact the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action at 632-6280.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity
Submitted by: Jean Johnston/Pres
3. Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance During The Summer
If you would like to continue your Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance for the summer, please go to your department coordinator for the Continuation of Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance enrollment packet or visit the Stony Brook University Human Resource Services web-page at this URL: www.stonybrook.edu/hr
Submitted by: Lisa Coleman/Admin
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Employee Assistance Program Supervisory Training - Qualities of An Effective Supervisor
Supervision is an ART. It not only takes knowledge and skills, but the key is knowing when and how to apply them. Timing is everything. Understanding human behavior and creating a healthy work environment is the theme of this workshop. We will focus on the attributes of successful supervisors: personal qualities (empathy, boundaries, attitude, resiliency, etc.) verbal/nonverbal behavior, styles of communication and dealing with conflict.
3/18/04 12:00 - 2:00 Women's Studies Colloquium Center
4/16/04 11:30 - 1:30 HSC, Level 2, Seminar Room 2B
To Register: Please contact the EAP at 632-6085.
http://www.sunysb.edu/eap
Submitted by: Linda Tatem/Pres
2. New Lotus Notes users: Learn how to send and receive mail.
Register for "Welcome to Lotus Notes: You Have Mail!". In this intro level class you will learn how to navigate Notes 6.5 and use the basic functions to send and receive mail.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
3. What do you mean I need more signatures? Or: Getting your proposal out the door.
Approval from your chair and dean; Use of hospital staff, patients or facilities; Matching/cost sharing; Faculty from other departments. Presented by the Office of Sponsored Programs. Wednesday, 3/10/04, 12:45-2 p.m., Stony Brook Union, Room 236. Lunch provided. Contact Kris Duryea at 2-9347 or email kduryea@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to preregister.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/research/new/seminar.html
Submitted by: Kristina Duryea/Res
4. FMLA Workshop for Supervisors & Managers of Research Foundation Employees
This training focuses on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) specifically for the Research Foundation Employee. The training is recommended for VP Coordinators, Department Heads, Managers and Supervisors who are responsible for administering campus policies.
This workshop is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the Family Medical Leave Act, in order to assist them with implementing this Federal Law and employee entitlement. We will review eligibility requirements, employee and employer responsibilities, and the coordination of implementing FMLA with other leave entitlements, such as accrual charging, Short Term Disability and Workers Compensation. Call HR training at 632-4501 to register.
Date: March 16, 2004, Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Place: HSC - Room to be announced
Conducted by: Skevy Giannitsas Benefits, Human Resources Services
Submitted by: Cori Ribaudo/Admin
5. Important Training Notice - PI Award Information Interface - Campus Rollout
The Research Foundation has completed work on the PIAI which is a new Web based inquiry system created for easy and timely access to data from the RF business system in a grant centric format. This tool is intended to be responsive to the needs of principal investigators and the departmental administrative staff who support them. This system provides user friendly access to a wide range of administrative and financial information necessary to the effective management of research awards and projects.
Due to the overwhelming campus response, all training sessions previously announced, are currently full. We expect to provide additional sessions. Within the next two weeks, we'll announce the dates for the new sessions. If you have questions, please contact Marie Bilbao at mbilbao@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Marie Bilbao/Res
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Asian and Asian American Studies Colloquium Series: "Using Technology to Advance the Humanities Agenda: Three Projects about Japan"
Shegeru Miyagawa, Professor of Linguistics/ Kochi-Manjiro Professor of Japanese Language and Culture at MIT, will present his talk "Using Technology to Advance the Humanities Agenda: Three Projects about Japan" on Friday, March 5th, 2004 at 11:40 a.m. at Lecture Hall 1, the Charles B. Wang Center. Co-sponsored by the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, the Japan Center at Stony Brook, and the Charles B. Wang Center. Open to public. Admission free. For further information, contact Eriko Sato (632-9477, esato@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, zip=4343).
Submitted by: Eriko Sato/CAS
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Beate Liepert from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, Palisades, NY, will present a seminar entitled, "Observed Reduction in Surface Solar Radiation in the Last Decade and Consequences for the Water Cycle" on Wednesday, March 3, at 11:30 a.m. The seminar will take place on South Campus at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 2-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
3. President's Lecture Series: March 17, 2004 -- Colonel Matthew Bogdanos
"President Kenny invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a Presidential Lecture by Colonel Matthew Bogdanos, espionage agent, assistant district attorney, 9/11 survivor, and decorated soldier, entitled, "Iraq Museum Investigation: Fact & Fiction." A slide presentation and discussion about the looting of Iraq's antiquities last April and the recovery process will be the focus of his talk. --Wednesday, March 17; 12:45-2:00 p.m. (Campus Lifetime), Charles B. Wang Center Theatre."
Submitted by: Christine Quinn/Pres
4. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar
On Thursday, March 04, 2004 Dr. Peter Tonge from Dept. of Chemistry at Stony Brook University, Hosted by Dr. Wali Karzai, will be holding a seminar entitled "Isoniazid and Triclosan: Tuberculosis Drug Resistance and Discovery" in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lizandia Perez/CAS
5. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar/Special Monday Seminar
Walter Robinson from the Atmospheric Sciences Department, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will present a seminar entitled, "Negative Viscosity Redux: Jets, Annular Variability and Eddy Generation," on Monday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m. The seminar will take place on South Campus at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 2-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
6. Chemistry Research Day - A celebration of research at Stony Brook, Friday, March 5, in the SAC
Come to the Chemistry Department's annual Chemistry Research Day.
Share in the excitement of chemistry research at Stony Brook as graduate students, undergraduates, and postdocs display and discuss their work.
Poster Session 1:30-3:30 pm, SAC Ballroom A
Reception 3:30-4:00 pm
Public Lecture 4:00-5:00 pm, SAC Auditorium
Prof. Peter Tonge: "Tuberculosis: From Little Pigs To The Magic Mountain and Beyond"
Contact Doreen Aveni (632-7926, daveni@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) for more information.
Submitted by: Nancy Goroff/CAS
7. Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
On Thursday, March 4th, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar given by Dr. David Rowitch, M.D., Ph.D., of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Rowitch's talk "Olig gene regulation and function in CNS development and disease." will take place at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
8. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, March 3, 2004, 12 noon "Phosphoinositide Regulation of Potassium Channels", Dr. Tibor Rohacs, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Faculty Search Committee
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
9. Film, Food, and Feminism
The Wo/Men's Center is hosting a month full of "Film, Food, and Feminism" for Women's History Month. The theme is "Women Writers," and each week we will spotlight a different author who has challenged the standards for women in literature. We will watch a film based on the author's work and discuss it over refreshments. Call 2-9666 for more information.
March 3: Spotlight on Virginia Woolf
March 10: Spotlight on Sylvia Plath
March 24: Spotlight on Julia Alvarez
March 31: Spotlight on Maya Angelou
Dates: March 3, 10, 24, and 31, 2004 Time: 12:40 - 2:10 (campus lifetime)
Place: Wo/Men's Center Library, Student Union Room 221
Submitted by: Diana Milillo/OSA
10. We Have Never Been Human. Part I. Companion Species & Other Mess Mates.
Distinguished Guest Lecturer Donna Haraway, University of CA at Santa Cruz. Tuesday March 2,2004 at 4:30 in the Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1. Sponsored by the Philosophy Department and co-sponsored by Women's Studies and The Humanities Institute.
Submitted by: Alissa Betz/CAS
11. Queer Diaspora
The Women's Studies Program at Stony Brook presents a one-day interdisciplinary conference on "Queer Diaspora." Six leading scholars and activists will re-examine queer issues in diasporic and transnational contexts. Presenters will address an exciting range of topics including photography, popular music, literature, phenomenology, performative practices, countermemory, and migrant labor. Thursday, March 18, 1-7:30 pm, Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2, Rm 401.
Submitted by: Colleen Wallahora/CAS
12. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2004, Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"THE EVOLUTION OF SENESCENCE"
Dr. Joshua Mitteldorf, Temple University
Host: Dr. Jeffrey Levinton
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
13. For Dental, Medical, Optometry, Podiatry and Veterinary College Applicants
When: Wednesday, March 3rd, 12:50 PM to 2:00 PM (presentation starts at 1:00 PM)
Where: Student Activities Center Auditorium
Topic: Preparing to Apply to Schools of the Health Professions
Speaker: James Montren, Preprofessional Advisor
Are you applying to dental, medical, optometry, podiatry, or veterinary schools for the entering class of 2005? If your answer is yes, you probably have a lot of questions.
How should I handle my letters of recommendation? How many schools should I apply to? How should I time my applications? What should my personal statement be like? What are my chances? Come to this presentation for answers to these and other questions. Start the application season armed with the information you need to know.
http://www.sunysb.edu/healthed
Submitted by: James Montren/Prov
14. 3/2: Visit from Cornell Veterinary College
If you are interested in becoming a veterinarian, you should attend this event.
When: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004, at 4:00 PM Where: Student Activities Center (SAC) Room 312
Speaker: Joseph Piekunka, Cornell's Director of Admissions at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Cornell University
Presentation topics include:
* DVM degree programs in the U.S.
* DVM specialties
* Is Cornell's case-based curriculum right for you?
* DVM admissions requirements at Cornell
* National DVM admissions statistics
* DVM financial aid
There will be time for questions and discussion after the presentation.
http://www.sunysb.edu/healthed
Submitted by: James Montren/Prov
15. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, March 3, 2004, 12 noon
"Phosphoinositide Regulation of Potassium Channels", Dr. Tibor Rohacs, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Place: BST, T-5, Room 140
Host: Faculty Search Committee
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
16. Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar
Thursday, March 4, 2004, 12 noon
"Gq Signaling and Function", Dr. Richard Lin, Division of Hematology, SUNY Stony Brook
Place: Basic Science Tower, T-5, Room 140
Host: Dr. Peter Brink
Note: This speaker is a candidate for a joint appointment.
Submitted by: Robin Green/UHMC
17. Center for Italian Studies Lecture, Thursday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. Title: The Impact of the Euro on Italian Economy.
Center for Italian Studies Lecture: Thursday, March 4, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Pellegrino Manfra of City University (CUNY) will speak on the topic: "The Impact of the Euro on Italian Economy".
Frank Melville Memorial Library, Fifth floor, Room N5004. All are welcome.
Submitted by: Josephine Fusco/CAS
18. Chemistry This Week
On Thursday, 03/04/2004, a Special Seminar will be given by Felix Grucci of the Grucci Fireworks Company, entitled "Fireworks." The lecture will discuss the art of Firework making, including the chemistry of fireworks. Refreshments are at 5:30 PM, followed by the lecture at 6:15 PM. Location: Chemistry Building, Room 412. The host of the event is the Undergraduate Chemical Society.
On Friday, 03/05/2004, a Colloquium will be given by Prof. Peter Tonge, Department of Chemistry, SUNY Stony Brook, as part of Chemistry Research Day. The title of the talk is "Tuberculosis: From Little Pigs To The Magic Mountain and Beyond." A reception starts at 3:45 PM, followed by the lecture at 4:00 PM. Location: Student Activities Center Auditorium.
Chemistry Research Day poster presentations will take place from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM in SAC Ballroom A. All are welcome.
Submitted by: Doreen Aveni/CAS
19. 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
20. Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium, March 5, 2004
Dr. Gordon Taylor from Stony Brook University, will present a seminar entitled, "Microbial Carbon Transformations in the Cariaco Basin:The Pivotal Role of Planktonic Chemoautotrophs" at 12:30pm on March 5, 2004.
The seminar will take place at the Marine Sciences Research Center, in the Endeavour HAll 120. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please call at 632-8781.
http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/news.oac.html
Submitted by: Katerina Panagiotakopoulou/MSRC
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. West 47Th Street Documentary Film
The Division of Medicine in Society will be hosting a screening of the acclaimed documentary about mental illness WEST 47TH STREET on Wednesday, March 10th in HSC Lecture Hall 5 (level 3) at 6:00 p.m.
For more information about the film, see the website:
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2003/west47thstreet/index.html
If you have any questions, contact us at 444-8029
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Overcoming Emotional Obstacles to Good End of Life Medical Care
Joseph Weiner, MD, PhD, Director, Program in the Patient-Doctor Relationship, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Tuesday, March 2, 2004, 11:00 am, HSC L2 LH1
Supported by Bristol Myers
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. Wine Tasting Event to benefit Habitat for Humanity!
The School of Health Technology and Management will sponsor a Wine Tasting Event on Wed., March 10, 2004, 4-6 pm at the Old Field Club in Stony Brook. We will feature wines from Italy,Spain, New Zealand and Australia, accompanied by hot and cold hors d'ouevres; featured wines will be available for purchase. Tickets are $50 each; all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
2. Have you had enough of winter? Well, think Spring!
because it's on its way and so is the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days fund raising event. Daffodils are the first flower of Spring and they are also 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 by calling 444-2880 or through e-mail to jwiehe@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or by stopping by our office. The Department of Patient Relations will be collecting the donation of $7 for a bunch of ten daffodils and $8 for the new Kelly Green vase with the Daffodil Days imprint on it. If you would like to be a captain for your area just let us know.
Orders must be received and paid for by March 17th. Flowers can be picked up on March 23rd in the Department of Patient Relations.
Submitted by: Joyce Wiehe/UHMC
3. VIP Wine Tour to benefit Habitat for Humanity
The School of Health Technology and Management is pleased to once again offer a VIP Tour of East End Wineries. Worth $3000, the prize includes round trip transportation for ten from Hauppauge to the East End wineries, tours, tastings, gourmet lunch, and dinner accompanied by Italian wines at San Marco Ristorante in Hauppauge. Tickets at $20; drawing will be held on March 11, 2004; all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
4. Stony Brook University Spring Blood Drive 3/27/04
Announcing Stony Brook's Next Blood Drive. The drive will be held in SAC Ballroom B from 12:00pm to 5:30pm on Saturday, March 27th during the I-CON Science Fiction Event! Last year Stony Brook donated almost 2200 pints of blood, help us beat our record this year! So bring a friend and come join us in this life-saving venture. If you have any questions, or for more information on blood donation, please call John at 2-6100 or visit our newly updated website.
http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/Pres/blooddrive.nsf
Submitted by: Carl Hanes/Pres
5. Bake Sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity
The School of Health Technology and Management Respiratory Care Class of 2004 will hold a bake sale and raffle on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 on LEVEL 5, 8 am - 4 pm. (This was previously announced for Level 2) All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Stop by for some delicious baked goods and coffee and take a chance to win a great basket in our raffle!
Submitted by: Catherine Horgan/HSC
6. Yard Sale & Flea Market - April 3 - Benefit Habitat for Humanity
FSA is again sponsoring a Yard Sale & Flea Market on Saturday, April 3, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The event will be held in the Stony Brook Union Fireside Lounge and Lobby. Food will be available. Contact Chris Oster at 632-6513 to reserve a table or to donate items for Habitat.
Submitted by: Christine Oster/FSA
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. Summer Camp at Stony Brook 632-4550
June 28 - August 20, 2004
Stony Brook is pleased to present our fabulous fifth anniversary! Join us in an adventurous camp experience that will mesmerize your child. Our Camp combines a unique twist of educational activities and athletics for children between the ages of 5 -12. Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snack each day. Register before March 27, 2004 and receive an additional 5% discount. A 10% Discount on Tuition is given to all Stony Brook Staff Members.
All Open Houses are on Saturdays in the Sports Complex from 9AM to 12PM
March 6, 2004
March 27, 2004
April 17, 2004
May 15, 2004
http://www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp/
Submitted by: Janice Maggio/Pres
2. Women's Career Luncheon - March 4th
The Employee Activities Council would like to invite you to our Career Women's Luncheon on Thursday, March 4th, at 12 noon, in the Student Union Ballroom. We are honored to have Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, Senior Education Specialist/Family Medicine, as our speaker. She will talk to you about the growing problem of "Childhood Obesity." You will not want to miss this program. Please bring your payment of $8.50 to any of the people listed below before February 27th (checks payable to Chartwells): Judy Friedlander 2-6105, Alba Beltran 2-6024, Pat Miller 2-6010, Lucile Meci 2-8260, Betty Ahner 4-3423, Marie Barnouw 2-9248 and Augusta Kuhn 2-728
Submitted by: Augusta Kuhn/CAS
3. Girls HS Elite Lacrosse Clinic
The Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse Team will be hosting a Girls Lacrosse Clinic for High School players on Sunday, March 7, 2004. The clinic will be held in LaValle Stadium from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The clinic will be staffed by the Stony Brook coaches and varsity team members who are familiar with the women's game at an advanced level. The clinic will offer basic and advanced skill instruction, offensive and defensive strategies, and game situations to help players put it all together. For the daughters of the SBU faculty and staff, there will be a $5 discount. 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
4. Acclaimed Dance Company Coming to Staller Center- Bill T. Jones, Saturday, March 6, 8:00 pm
The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company in "The Phantom Project- 20th Anniversary Season." Tickets: $33 at 631-632-ARTS or at stallercenter.com.
Faculty and student discounts in person at the Staller Center Box Office.
http://www.stallercenter.com
Submitted by: Julie Greene/CAS
5. Children's Concert to be presented by University Orchestra at Staller Center, Main Stage - Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.
The University Orchestra, with Music Director and Conductor Susan Deaver, will present its annual Children's Concert on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:30 p.m. at Staller Center, Main Stage. This one-hour concert will include highlights from favorite orchestral pieces
exploring the unique sounds of a full sized symphonic orchestra.
Call the Staller Center box office at 631.632.ARTS for tickets ($8 general admission and $4 students and seniors. For further information about the University Orchestra contact the Department of Music at SUNY Stonoy Brook at 631.632.7330
www.sunysb.edu/music
Submitted by: Susan Deaver/CAS
6. Girls Lacrosse Youth Clinic
The Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse Team will be hosting Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic on Saturday, April 3. The clinic will be held in LaValle Stadium from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The clinic will be staffed by the Stony Brook coaches and varsity team members who are experienced teaching lacrosse to younger players. Following the clinic, Stony Brook will face UMBC in a 7:00 pm game, and there will be an autograph session with the players immediately following the game. 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
7. University Art Gallery In Staller Center To Feature Graduate Student Work
Work by seven graduate students of fine arts will be exhibited in the University Art Gallery in the Staller Center from Saturday, February 28 through Saturday, April 3. A reception honoring the artists will be held Saturday, March 6, 7:00-9:00pm. Admission is free. The "MFA Thesis Exhibition 2004" includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed media installations by Kate Diago, Daniel Kitchen, Bryan Lauch, David Luke, David Morris Nelinson, Sang-Ah Suh, and Kentaro Totsuka. All seven artists are degree candidates in the Department of Art's Master of Fine Arts program. University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 12 noon to 4pm, and Saturday, 7 to 9pm. Additionally, the Gallery will be open for one hour before and during intermission of the following Staller Center performances: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Saturday, March 6; Judy Collins, Friday, March 12. For more information, call 631-632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
8. Electronic Music Concert (free event)
Friday, March 5,2004 8:00 p.m., Recital Hall, Staller Center
A one-of-a-kind sonic extravaganza including the latest electro-acoustic music works in many different flavors! Program includes exotic solo sound sculpture, live performance combo with computer interaction, music with experimental video art, electronic story pieces, vibraphone and electronics.
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/music.nsf/pages/season11
Submitted by: Daria Semegen/CAS
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. It May Still be Winter, but It's Not Too Early to Think about Summer Sessions Classes
Visit the Summer Sessions Website at www.stonybrook.edu/summer to view the entire Summer Sessions course schedule. A total of 500 undergraduate and graduate courses are scheduled this summer, with 40 undergraduate courses availableat Stony Brook Manhattan. Students from other colleges and high achieving high school juniors are both welcome to enroll in Summer Sessions classes at Stony Brook. Many classes are scheduled at night for the benefit of students with daytime summer jobs. For further information visit the website or call 632-7790.
http://www.stony
brook.edu.summer
Submitted by: Megs Shea/Prov
2. A Gathering of Science Scholars - Access for Underrepresented Students in the Biological, Engineering and Applied Sciences Friday, April 30th
The Center for Inclusive Education will host a regional conference that will highlight the research accomplishments of underrepresented students, both undergraduate and graduate, and the success of the myriad of diversity programs that promote their academic achievements. The conference will feature excellent skill-building workshops, a regional research symposium and competition of science posters, a nationally recognized and celebrated keynote speaker, and a networking session.
We encourage the participation of students, faculty and university staff. There is a nominal conferece fee for students, however we hope it will be covered by their advisor, department or diversity program affiliation. There is no charge for faculty or staff to participate.
Please refer to our website at www.stonybrook.edu/agep for more information and to download registration forms. The deadline to register is March 17th.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/agep
Submitted by: Kathryne Piazzola/Prov
3. Defensive Driving Course Offered. Save 10% on your auto insurance! Next class begins April 15th.
The Empire Safety Council Prevention Workshop emphasizing traffic safety awareness, which is proven to reduce both accidents and traffic citations. Your attidtudes and behaviors affect the way you drive. Learn to be a defensive driver and save 10% on your auto insurance (liability and collision) and reduce up to four points on your driving record. A six hour course: Two Thursdays, 4/15 & 4/22, 6:00pm-9:00pm, SAC 303. Fee: $31/student, $35/non-student. Pre-registration/payment is required. Call the SB Union Crafts Center 632-6822 or stop by the lower level of the Union room 049.
Submitted by: Janice Costanzo/OSA
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 Jeanne Kidd 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
3. Free Help For Mothers Of 2-3 Year Olds
The Point of Woods Laboratory and Parenting Clinic at Stony Brook University is seeking volunteers for a research study that offers free help for mothers who are having difficulty managing their challenging 2-3 year old toddlers. To obtain more information and to find out if you may qualify, call the Parenting Study at (631) 632-7874.
Submitted by: Susan O'Leary/CAS
4. "Why Do Kids Do What They Do?"
If you are the mother of a 4- to 8-year-old child, we need you! The Point of Woods Laboratory at Stony Brook University is conducting a research study. We want to know what moms think about why children behave the way they do. If you qualify and choose to participate, you will come-without your child-to our research office in Stony Brook for a 60- to 90-minute visit, and we will pay you $15 for your time. If you are interested in participating, please give us a call at (631) 632-7874 and ask for Jeffery. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you directions to our office.
Submitted by: Susan O'Leary/CAS
5. A paid research study is looking for participants with depression
HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING DEPRESSED?
While brief periods of feeling "blue" in reaction to stress are common, major depression includes several of the symptoms below, nearly every day for more than two weeks.
- Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
- Feeling down, sad, or hopeless
- Feeling like you were letting yourself or family down
-Trouble concentrating
If you feel that you may have major depression, you may be eligible for a new non-treatment study being conducted at Stony Brook University that's looking at the relation between brain activity and emotion.
Participants must be between the ages of 25 and 75 and be right handed.
The study is harmless and qualified participants will receive $150.00.
If interested, please call - 631-632-4099 or email suny_study@yahoo.com
NOTE: THE STUDY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE
Submitted by: Stewart Shankman/GST
6. Parenting Toddlers Study
The Point of Woods Laboratory & Parenting Clinic at Stony Brook University is conducting a study of parenting toddlers. Mothers will be paid $30 for their participation, which requires a single 2.5 hours visit to our research office. If your child is 24-47 months old, please call us at 632-7874 to learn more about the project and ask for Debbie.
Submitted by: Susan O'Leary/CAS
7. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. Seeking Volunteers - Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ and/or AIDS.
We are researching the effectiveness of Chromium Picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of Lipodystrophy (complication of current HIV therapy) in HIV disease.
Study compensation up to $475.00
Contact Bernice Sealy (631) 444-3740 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook.
Study: A Trial of Simvastatin (Zocor) to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Sponsored by: NIH through Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments. In addition, they would randomize to receive either Simvastatin or Placebo.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice J. Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumeister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" ( Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible. Please call 631-444-2215 Orthopaedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
If you are in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, you may be eligible for a research study that is looking at different ways to manage stress and cope during pregnancy.
Through this study you may learn relaxation techniques, coping skills and stress reduction techniques. These skills may be useful to you during and after your pregnancy.
There is no cost to you. If you are interested, Please call 631-444-6900 for more information
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated upto $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Bernice Sealy at 631-444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
13. Brookhaven National Labs(BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
Volunteers needed for IMAGING STUDIES at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
The volunteer must be 20 years or older and in good health for participation.
Confidentiality maintained and transportation will be provided.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Are you taking Cholestrol lowering medication?
Patients being treated with cholestrol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at 4-2017.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. LIPITOR Efficacy in an Alternate Day Regimen (LEADR)
Alternate Day Atorvastatin may be effective in reducing LDL Cholestrol and therefore may be more cost effective.
Call Dr Patty Kelly, DO at 444-7893 to participate.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
16. Did you ever wonder why some people get stressed out more easily than others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive week-days including two hospital overnights
For example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon
You will be free to pursue your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405, SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. This is your last chance to WIN $100! Enter the "What is Mentoring?" Banner Contest.
You could win $100 by entering our "What is Mentoring? Contest.
Many of us have had the opportunity to be a mentor or have been mentored by someone we admire. Based on your own experiences and observations, what is your definition of "mentoring?" Enter on the Web at www.stonybrook.edu/sb/yocm/contest.shtml and you may win one of ten $100 prizes. Deadline is March 5. All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and University affiliates may enter. Winning entries will be displayed on banners throughout the Academic Mall later in the spring. One entry per person please.
For more information, send an e-mail to mentoring@stonybrook.edu.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/yocm/contest.shtml
Submitted by: Shelley Catalano/UAff
2. Community Service-Learning, LLC Student Philanthropy Grant
Is your organization planning a diveristy or Community Service event? The Community Service-Learning, Living learning Center is awarding mini-grants of up to $250 dollars. Student organized projects and programs that are related to diversity themes or support multiculturalism are eligible.
For more details and an application, please call (631)632-9993 or email Slainiebug@aol.com. Deadline is March 30th, 2004
Submitted by: Christopher Abed/UST