02. East Campus/Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
Amputee Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Stony Brook University Hospital
Hospital Lobby Conference Room, Level 5
101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook
Parking validation will be provided (Not Valet)
For more information, (631) 444-7985
CELT College Teaching Seminars: 12/12 3:00-4:30: Course Design Considerations: Syllabus, Backwards Design, & Assessment; Grad School Conf Rm Old Comp Sci
In this seminar we will discuss what makes a great syllabus and a well-designed course. Even if you don’t have to design a course in the very near future, understanding the importance of the syllabus, learning outcomes, and effective assessments will give you perspective for all of your teaching endeavors.
Wednesday 12/12, 3:00-4:30pm, Graduate School Conference Room, Old Computer Science
Mini Byte: Using Google Apps with your iPad, 12/5, online
Explore what you can and can’t do on an iPad with our Google Apps (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) accounts.
Wednesday, Dec. 5th at 11am.
January 2019 Workshops in Tech Park & West Campus
Click on the Ombuds Office website for a preview of upcoming workshops for supervisors on a variety of topics and for students, faculty and staff on respectful conversations and communication skills.
Online registration will be available in January. Download flyer on website.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ombuds/resources/workshops.php
05. Conferences/Seminars/LecturesUniversity Libraries Presents : “Color is the Keyboard” with Professor Margaret Schedel.
Margaret Anne Schedel is a composer and cellist specializing in the creation and performance of ferociously interactive media whose works have been performed throughout the United States and abroad. She ran SUNY’s first Coursera Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in 2013. As an Associate Professor of Music at Stony Brook University, she serves as Co-Director of Computer Music and is the Director of cDACT, the consortium for digital art, culture and technology.
http://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/color-is-the-keyboard/
Will the War in Syria Ever End? The School of Journalism presents My Life As with Anne Barnard and Lindsey Hilsum
Tuesday December 4th at 8pm in the Sidney Gelber Auditorium, Student Activities Center
Will the war in Syria Ever End? Come hear Anne Barnard, New York Times Beirut Bureau Chief, in conversation with Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News International Editor and author of In Extremis: The Life and Death of the War Correspondent Marie Colvin. Doors open at 7:30. No tickets required.
https://stonybrook.edu/journalism
Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminar | Polymicrobial Synergy and Dysbiosis in the Oral Cavity
Please join Dr. David Thanassi, Chair of the Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Department, who will be hosting seminar speaker Dr. Richard Lamont of University of Louisville today (Monday, 12/3) at 12 noon. Dr. Lamont will present “Polymicrobial Synergy and Dysbiosis in the Oral Cavity” in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. More info about the speaker: https://louisville.edu/dentistry/departments/oralhealth/faculty/richard-j-lamont-phd
Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminar
The Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Department will be hosting seminar speaker Dr. Susan Perkins of American Museum of Natural History next Monday, December 10th. Dr. Perkins will present “Hemoglobin and Hosts: How Malaria Parasites of Wildlife Provide Novel Insights” at 12 noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. More info about the speaker: https://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/susan-perkins
Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
All are welcome to attend a seminar by Dr. Stuart Bishop, Assistant Professor, from the Department of Marine, Earth, & Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University. Prof. Bishop will present his seminar entitled “The Impact of Mesoscale Eddies on Air-Sea Interaction and Ocean Energetics” on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (South Campus) in Endeavour Hall 120.
https://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/seminars/
Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Life Sciences Building, Room 038, “Testing the Predictability of Evolution with Synthetic Gene Circuits,” Dr. Gabor Balazsi, Laufer Center for Physical & Quantitative Biology & Biomedical Engineering Department, Stony Brook University. Host: Dr. Joshua Rest. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600.
Biomedical Engineering Department 2018-2019 Seminar Series Lecture
Please join us for a lecture by Dr. George Christ, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Research at the University of Virginia, titled “Multidisciplinary studies and tissue engineering platforms for functional skeletal muscle repair and regeneration”, Wednesday, December 5th, 2018, 4pm in the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, Lecture Hall 101.
Hosted by Dr. Richard Clark, Professor
*light refreshments will be served in the lobby 15 min prior to lecture.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/bme/ & http://www.christlab.org/
Women’s Empowerment Circle
There will networking and an informative and entertaining workshop titled, “Body Language Basics.” In your communication and interaction with others, what is not said is as critical as what is said. Joann Venezia will help you understand what your body language is “saying” and she will provide you with the skills you need to improve the way you communicate non-verbally.
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eflwkgd3e51c3c31&oseq=&c=&ch=
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar, Thursday, December 6, 2018
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Joel Rothman, University of California–Santa Barbara entitled, “Plasticity and fidelity of development in C. elegans.” It will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018, Life Sciences Building, Room 038 at 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Dr. David Matus, cookies, tea and coffee will be served at 3:30 p.m.
Neuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, December 6th, 2018 @ 12:00 noon. in Life Sciences Bldg – Room 038, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a seminar entitled: “Spatial Coding and Episodic Memory in the Hippocampus”, Speaker is Dr. James Knierim, Professor, Johns Hopkins University.
Host: Qiaojie Xiong – 632 8616
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar, Wednesday, December 5, 2018
“Aurora Airy-Beam Light Sheet Microscopy: Extended Fields of View with Sub-µm Resolution.”
Wednesday, December 5th.
Laufer Center, Room 101, 1-2 PM
Presenter: Peter Gabriel Pitrone works as a consultant for M Squared Lasers. In the past he worked at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden Germany.
Host: David Matus, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Grand Rounds-Tues., December 4, 2018, Dr. Steven Silverstein, Rutgers Univ.
“Changes in Retinal Activity and Sturcture in Schizophrenia, and their Broader Implications for Pathophysiology and Patient Monitoring”-To be held at the Atkins Learning Center, HSC, L-4, 11-11:50 am
07. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc…)Feeling creative? Join the Stony Brook Stitchers.
Open to all, the Stony Brook Stitchers are a volunteer group that makes and donates handmade items to needy patients at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Cancer Center and Long Island State Veterans Home.
Knit? Crochet? Sew? Get crafty with us.
For more information, contact us. We’d love to hear from you.
East campus contact: Melissa Shampine 631-444-1371
West campus contact: Jan Tassie 631-632-6891
Donate to Project Sunshine’s Holiday Toy Drive!
From December 3 through December 14, donate a new and unwrapped toy for children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Drop off locations include the Admin cart, East Side Dining Emporium, and the FSA Offices at West Side Dining.
Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization with chapters on college campuses across the country. Their mission is to provide free social, educational and recreational programming for children and their families as they face medical challenges.
Donate to the Students for Humanity Food Drive!
The Faculty Student Association in partnership with the Students for Humanity is hosting a food drive. Please donate canned food and non-perishables to the Stony Brook Food Pantry and Suffolk County Shelters from now until December 14. Donation bins are located at the East Side Dining Emporium and at the dine-in entrance to West Side Dining. Suggested items to donate include low sodium soups, dried fruit, granola bars, nuts, and cereal.
https://www.facebook.com/events/288677031775869/
SBU Career Center – Adopt-A-Family Program & Other Projects!
The Stony Brook University Career Center partners annually with many organizations including Options for Community Living, Inc., Sunshine Prevention Center, Family Service League, and more to sponsor the Adopt-A-Family Program and other projects! You can help by providing gifts and much needed items to families in need across Long Island. You can either choose to adopt-a-family, donate individual items or provide monetary donations. No donation is too large or too small!
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/communityservice/get_involved2/volunteer-opportunities.php
Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Announces Partnership with the Riverhead Holiday Light Show
Friends of Stony Brook Children’s Hospital are invited to join in the festive spirit this holiday season by attending the first annual Riverhead Holiday Light Show! Open through December 30th, pack your family in the car and head to Riverhead for a family friendly drive through more than 1.5 miles of beautiful holiday-themed light displays!
For discounted tickets (good for any day the show is open) visit
https://light-show.ticketleap.com/t/Stonybrookchildrens/
Join Stony Brook Children’s for the Share the Love Event at Competition Subaru!
Get a great vehicle and support a great cause. With every new Subaru purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to your choice of charities. Choose Stony Brook Children’s and proceeds benefit the Sunrise Fund. Competition Subaru of Smithtown will also support your local community by donating an additional $50 to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital for each sold or leased vehicle from November 15 through January 2, 2019.
Competition Subaru of Smithtown 601 Middle Country Road St James, NY 11780
https://www.competitionsubaru.com/share-the-love.htm
08. Culture And Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc…)University Libraries Presents : Therapy Dogs Visit the Melville Library!
Studying for finals stressing you? Well, they’re baa-aack! Certified therapy dogs are just the trick to relieve some of that pressure. Proudly working together with the University Libraries, SBU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is bringing all your favorite dogs. Stop by the Galleria on December 7, from 12:00 – 2:00 and spend some time petting them – good for you and they love it, too!
http://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/university-libraries-present-therapy-dogs/
Annual Lighting of the Windmill at Stony Brook Southampton
On Friday, December 7, 2018, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM join Stony Brook Southampton for the annual Lighting of the Windmill. This campus and community event is open to all and there is no fee to attend. All are welcome to hear holiday songs, watch balloon twisting, have a caricaturist draw you or your child’s face and feast on samples from SBU Incubator businesses. For more information, contact Laura Lyons at 631-632-6873
http://www.stonybrook.edu/southampton
Center Italian Studies Fifteenth
Center for Italian Studies Fifteenth Annual Italian Cinema Festival, December 8-9, Saturday and Sunday, 2-8 p.m. Location: Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1. “Italy on Screen Today/ EDIZIONE III ” A program of six recently produced Italian films (all with English sub-titles). Remarks by representative from Cultural Association Artistic Soul (Rome, Italy). For program and screening schedule consult www.stonybrook.edu/italianstudies or call 631-632-7444. Free and Open to Public.
Hanukkah with Stony Brook Hillel
Join Stony Brook Hillel as we celebrate Hanukkah as a community!
Each night, we’ll light our communal menorah at 5:30pm in the SAC Why Lobby except on Friday where we will light at 4:00pm. There will be little crafts and goodies each night for all to enjoy! Click the link for a detailed schedule for each night of Hanukkah.
https://www.facebook.com/events/579808785807389/
10. Research (Studies, Testing, etc…)Research on Periodontal Disease
The Department of Periodontology is seeking volunteers for a clinical research study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a technique for reducing periodontal pockets. The study requires you come to the dental clinic for between 11 to 16 visits over 5 months. To qualify you must: have periodontal disease, be between 18 and 75 years old, and be in good general health. Please contact: Dr. Srinivas Myneni (631) 632-9703
12. MiscellaneousJoin us at an Open House- School of Social Welfare
Learn about our BSW and MSW degree programs for fall 2019 admission. Meet our faculty, current students and alumni. Information sessions and Open Houses will be held at SBU and in Manhattan. For complete list of dates, visit:https://socialwelfare.stonybrookmedicine.edu/open-house-info-sessions
https://socialwelfare.stonybrookmedicine.edu/
Items on Reserve at the Library
At the end of the semester, all material currently on Reserve will be removed unless a Continuing Reserve Request is received by December 21, 2018. Please note that the continuing reserve request is only for the Winter session or the Spring 2019 semester.
Personal copies must be picked up within two weeks of the end of the semester. After January 7, any remaining personal copies will be returned to the instructor’s department. Please email reserves@stonybrook.edu to make arrangements for pick
