01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
IMPORTANT NOTICE regarding the Offices of Grants Management and Sponsored Programs (5th Floor Melville Library)
The Offices of Grants Management & Sponsored Programs will undergo construction work during Aug 19-26. Staff will be relocated and may be contacted by email/phone. Normal workflow will continue, but early communication is encouraged to avoid delays. Mail will be delivered to Room S5424, Melville Library. Eurolloyd purchase reqs must be sent to OGM_airtravelrequest@stonybrook.edu – OGM will monitor that mailbox and forward approved travel to Procurement. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc…)Master of Science in Athletic Training
The School of Health Technology and Management announces a graduate program in Athletic Training leading to a Master of Science degree. The admission cycle is open for summer 2020. For more information about this two year, full-time, 77 credit program please visit our website or contact Kathryn Koshansky @ 631 632-7217 or kathryn.koshansky@stonybrook.edu. Information sessions will be held in the Sport Complex, room G-33 on Tuesday’s Aug. 20th, Sept. 3rd, Oct. 1st, Nov. 5th & Dec 3rd from 1-2pm.
https://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/at
CELT Active Learning Classrooms General Orientation Dates – open to all faculty, TAs and postdocs. Please register!
This orientation will give participants an in-depth understanding of the techniques of active learning pedagogy and provide training for the installed equipment in Stony Brook’s new Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs). Upon completion of the orientation, participants will receive a Credly micro-credential in Active Learning Pedagogy, as well as the ability to request the rooms. Full semester scheduling is available starting in the Spring (ad-hoc requests at this time). Register at the link below.
https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PQosoDuvRAIEC1
05. Conferences/Seminars/LecturesCEWIT Conference 2019
The 15th International Conference on Emerging Technologies for a Smarter World is being held at CEWIT on November 6, 2019. The conference will focus on technologies and innovations in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Computational Medicine. To register or for more information, please visit: https://www.cewit.org/conference2019/about/index.php
https://www.cewit.org/conference2019/about/index.php
Best Practices for Elevating Student Employment 8/20 9-10 AM
This Student Employment Forum will focus on Best Practices for Elevating Student Employment. We will be discussing best practices in student employment and offer a list of capacity areas to elevate student employment based on national trends and data. We will also feature a small group of panelists to share their best tips and tricks including Kristy Hare from the Academic Success and Tutoring Center, Matt Nappi from DoIT, and Chris Tanaka from the LGBTQ* Center. Please register below.
https://forms.gle/GPTzp51yuN2wC8eZ6
07. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc…)Free Dental Screenings, Cleanings, Sealants for Children 1-17 at School of Dental Medicine on 8/27
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine will host its annual Give Kids A Smile® Day on August 27th within its Dental Care Center. Free dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants will be provided to children ages 1-17 along with a complimentary backpack and school supplies, face painting, dental hygiene goodie bag, and more. Call to schedule an appointment between 9 am and 5 pm: (631) 632-8889 or (631) 632-8967.
https://dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu/news/August-2019-GKAS
08. Culture And Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc…)Concert Under the Stars & Laser Light Show featuring the West Point Benny Havens Band – Friday, August 16th, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Friday, August 16th, 2019
6:30 PM –10 PM
Outdoors at the Long Island State Veterans Home – 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook
6:30 PM Opening Performer – Tommy Sullivan from J.Maestro and the Bklyn Bridge
7:45 PM West Point Benny Havens Band
9:15 PM Laser Light Show
Free, open to all.
Bring your beach chairs. Food vendors on-site.
Special Parking available in Staff parking lot A at Pellegrino Drive after 5 PM.
Shuttle buses will provide transportation to the concert site.
Call 631-444-8606.
Wine…and Sharks!
Join us on August 21, 2019 for our next Minds & Vines Lecture at Harmony Vineyards – “Long Island’s Great White Shark Research”. Learn about the continued work of the Shark Research and Education Program of the South Fork Natural History Museum in this lecture by Christopher Paparo, manager of the Marine Sciences Center at the Southampton campus.
Harmony Vineyards opens at 5:30 pm, talk begins at 7 pm.
https://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/site/Calendar?id=101822&view=Detail
12. MiscellaneousInstructors in Math, Physics, Chemistry and CS for K-12 students are wanted (advanced degree only, preferably Ph.D.)
SchoolNova at Stony Brook – weekend enrichment program for K-12 students is seeking instructors in the following fields: Math for elementary and middle school students, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science for middle and high school students. Further information can be obtained from Dr. Marina Polonskaia, email info@schoolnova.org.
Pre-Order Your Sauce Tomatoes Now!
Natural Earth Organic Farms is starting to take orders for organic tomatoes by the case for you to preserve. As soon as their tomatoes are ripe and ready they will start harvesting and process the orders accordingly.
Fill up the form below and indicate how many cases you need.. They will contact you as soon as your tomato cases are ready.
https://www.naturalearthorganicfarms.com/tomatoes/
Show case your
The end is near for participating in CommUniversity Day! Sign up to have a table and show case your club or department to the community! Any questions, feel free to contact Joan Dickinson at joan.dickinson@stonybrook.edu
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ap7Jaluk1jNWWHBBACUFMaMuYRAEhz4EhLM9Gp6nuPE/prefill
New to Steals and Deals
There’s still time to save this summer ! Check out Empire State Karate in Smithtown! They’re offering a free trial program which includes 2 private and 2 group lessons. Then 10% off any program. Karate, Kick Boxing, or MMA. Adults only classes, or children’s classes that start at 3 years old. Try it now!
