01. West Campus Administrative Announcements(dept moves/closes, employee info,)
Campus Lactation Rooms
Campus lactation rooms on East and West Campus are specifically dedicated for the purpose of offering a comfortable and private space for breast milk expression and nursing on campus, each featuring a hospital-grade electric double breast pump, cleaning and personal care items, comfortable seating, mini-fridge, microwave, and more! For info about locations, terms and conditions of use, and to gain access to active spaces throughout campus visit the website below.
Concur Travel Expense Reimbursement System Training for West Campus
Stony Brook University has implemented Concur. All employees should now use Concur for Travel Pre-approval Requests (State and Non-Sponsored) and Travel Expense Reports. If you have not attended a training session, please use the link below to register for a live training session or visit Procurement’s Travel and Expense website for recorded training sessions. For questions please contact SBU_Travel_Expense@stonybrook.edu.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/travel-and-expense/resources/concur-trainings
UPS Rate Increases Effective November 15, 2021
United Parcel Service, Inc.’s Price List has been updated effective November 15, 2021. The following changes
apply:
• All rates for UPS domestic and international small package products have increased by 21.52%
• All accessorial charges for UPS domestic and international small package products have increased
by 21.52%
• The peak surcharge waiver has been removed
• Delivery confirmation response service (mailing to the customer with a delivery) has been removed
https://online.ogs.ny.gov/purchase/snt/awardnotes/7901123066pm.pdf
02. East Campus/Hosp/HSC Admin AnnouncementsConcur Travel Expense Reimbursement System Training for East Campus
Stony Brook University has implemented Concur. All employees should now use Concur for Travel Pre-approval Requests (State and Non-Sponsored) and Travel Expense Reports. If you have not attended a training session, please use the link below to register for a live training session or visit Procurement’s Travel and Expense website for recorded training sessions. For questions please contact SBU_Travel_Expense@stonybrook.edu.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/travel-and-expense/resources/concur-trainings
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Research Pilot Award Program Winners
Dr. Christine DeLorenzo
“Have glucose levels confounded all Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) Studies of Glutamate to Date? Can we correct for this confounding factor?”
Dr. Min-Jeong Kim
“Exploration of cyclooxygenase-1 PET imaging as a neuroinflammatory biomarker in Alzheimer’s disease”
Dr. Mark Slifstein
[11C]UCB-J and acquisition of pilot scans in human participants for use by all Stony Brook Psychiatry PET investigators”
Congratulations to these exceptional scientists!
03. West Campus Workshops/Training/New Academic Courses & ProgramsUniversity Libraries Presents: Advanced Search Strategies For Systematic Reviews Workshop
Please join University Libraries on December 2, 2021, at 11:00am via Zoom. This is a continuation of our previous webinar introducing systematic reviews as a research method. Not to worry, previous attendance not necessary! This workshop will provide an outline and protocol for creating advanced searches in the core databases traditionally used in a systematic review.
Zoom registration information found on the event page link below.
Digital Marketing A – Z Part 4: Analytics & Case Studies
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 9AM – 10:30AM
Join the Stony Brook SBDC for the final part of our four-part digital marketing series.
Active Web Group will guide you through why analytics is essential for successful marketing. Part 4 will dive into actual data and case studies to see how digital marketing works when done correctly.
This series is sponsored in Part by Capital One Bank.
Register below
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eilkl186cbf99ae5&oseq=&c=&ch=
Google My Business
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 9AM – 10AM
Join the Stony Brook SBDC to learn all about Google My Business in this virtual workshop presented by Thryv.
Google My Business is a free online tool that helps customers find everything they need to know about your business, including contact information, location, website, and more.
Learn how to claim your listing and improve your online presence with this vital tool.
Register below
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eilq2ys58f35a99d&oseq=&c=&ch=
Are Your Ready to Sell Online This Holiday Season?
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9AM – 10AM
Online retail sales are at an all-time high. Get your ecommerce platform ready for holiday shoppers with this free workshop from the Stony Brook SBDC. Christine Curzio from Simply Credit Card Processing will help you through the process of accepting payments that will save you time and money this holiday season. Sponsored in part by Capital One Bank.
Register below
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eit5p16mfa79d561&oseq=&c=&ch=
DoIT Training Mini Byte: Creating Smart Meeting Notes in Google Calendar and Docs
Google Calendar/Docs has a new feature that allows you to automatically create meeting notes from events in your calendar. The meeting notes pull in the event date, name, guest list, and few sections you can fill in. Learn how to use this new tool to create smart meeting notes in this online training, Friday 12/3, 10:00-10:30am.
04. East Campus/Hosp/HSC Workshops/Training/New Academic Courses & ProgramsGroup for Relationship Skills
8-week virtual group for young adults ages 18-29, to learn skills for navigating dating, romantic, and sexual relationships. Learn how to be the best partner you can be and find an ideal partner who meets your needs.
Krasner Psychological Center’s Relationship Skills Group, led by experienced relationship scientists. We offer evidence-based skills for navigating all aspects of relationships from start to end; you don’t have to be in a relationship to join.
Signup required, call (631)-632-7830
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/krasner-center/services/group
Graduate program for Medical Laboratory Scientist
Graduate Program for Medical Laboratory Scientists
The Medical Molecular Biology part-time programs (Master of Science and Advanced Certificate) at the School of Health Technology & Management prepares you to work in the fastest growing areas of the lab; molecular diagnostics, flow Cytometry and cytogenetics. Accepting applications for Summer 2022! Visit our website and send any questions to Program Director gloria.viboud@stonybrook.edu
https://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/mmb
Master of Science in Athletic Training
A Master of Science degree in Athletic Training is offered through the School of Health Technology and Management. The admission application is now open. Accepted students start courses in May 2022. For more information about this two-year, full-time 77 credit program visit our website.
We offer information sessions both in-person (December 2 at 1:00) and remote (December 7 at 5:30). To RSVP please email ATprogram@stonybrook.edu with the date/time you wish to attend. Visit our website.
https://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/at/infosessions
Institute Engineering-Driven Medicine: Multiscale Bio-imaging Workshop
You’re invited to attend the Institute of Engineering Driven Medicine 2021 Workshop: Multiscale Bio-imaging. Join us as we explore a range of topics and collaborate to tackle ambitious challenges in biomedical science and engineering.
Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021
Remote Access: https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/96397274818?pwd=VFRhYlBDVlpQUEc1dGYzcVJvZGJ2UT09
Meeting ID: 963 9727 4818
Passcode: 249394
Time: 8:30am-4pm
Any questions, please email Valerie Peterson IEDM_SBU@stonybrookmedicine
Master’s Degree Program in the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology
The Department of Oral Biology and Pathology in the School of Dental Medicine is currently accepting 2022 admission applications. The MS in Biomedical Science (Oral Biology and Pathology track) can be pursued with either a Thesis or Non-thesis/Capstone Option. Prospective students interested in obtaining additional information on the admissions process or to discuss applications and academic goals, please email the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Stephen Walker at Stephen.Walker@stonybrook.edu
https://dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu/dentalprograms/mastersphd#admissions
Virtual Tai Chi for Health
SB Trauma Center’s next series begins the week of Dec 6th. Workshops are free on Zoom, registration required. Classes are offered 2xs/week, 60 mins, for 8 weeks. Principles & movements of Tai Chi help older adults improve balance & reduce fall risk. Tai chi is also helpful for medical conditions including; low bone density, breast cancer side effects, heart disease/failure, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, sleep problems, & stroke. Classes are open to the public, refer family & friends.
https://trauma.stonybrookmedicine.edu/falls_programs
05. West Campus Conferences/Seminars/LecturesEcology and Evolution Seminar
Ecology and Evolution Virtual Seminar. “Biodiversity in the Anthropocene: A Paleobiological Perspective,” Dr. Melissa Kemp, Department of Integrative Biology and Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin. Host: Dr. Natasha Vitek. Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Zoom Sign-in starts at 2:30 P.M. Seminar begins promptly at 2:45 P.M. Meeting ID 970 5569 7801 Passcode 153624
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/97055697801?pwd=OFBBVjB5eTJjZ0ljZVg2TnVMSWgxdz09
Philosophy Colloquia Fall 2021
Philosophy Colloquia Fall 2021 – December 2 – 4:00 p.m. Hybrid
Language at the Boundaries
Professor, Peter Carravetta
214 Harriman Hall
Zoom Meeting
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/philosophy/_images/_events/_posters/Fall%202021%20Colloquia.jpg
BRITE Postdoctoral Seminar
On Thursday, 12/2/21 @ 12:00 noon in Life Sciences Bldg Rm 038, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting the BRITE, Postdoctoral seminar, entitled: “Obesity Persistently Dysregulates Accumbal Circuits Underlying Food Seeking” Speaker is Dr. Bridget Matikainen-Ankney, Postdoctoral Assoc, Washington Univ in St. Louis
Faculty Host: Dr. Markus Riessland
Join Seminar
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/96380286433?pwd=cElTalZDS1FGbEJBRVl3ZCtMdWMxUT09
Meeting ID: 963 8028 6433
PW 328934
SoMAS Seminar 12-3-21 @ noon via zoom by Alexis A Merdjanoff of NYU’s School of Global Public Health. The effect of exposure to natural haz.
Please join us for an Ocean Atmosphere Sustainability Colloquium Seminar by Alexis A Merdjanoff of New York University’s School of Global Public Health. His seminar titled, “The effect of exposure to natural hazards, including hurricanes, floods, extreme heat and wildfires on population health” will be presented on December 3rd @ noon via zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
ID: 98285161926
Passcode: 945302
https://somas.stonybrook.edu/news/seminars
Ecology and Evolution Seminar
Ecology and Evolution Virtual Seminar: Wednesday, December 1, 2021, “From Google Warming to Astrodata: Visualisation from Environmental Destruction to Astro Imaging”, Dr. Leon Gurevitch, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ. Host: Dr. Jessica Gurevitch. Zoom sign in starts at 2:30pm, seminar begins promptly at 2:45pm. Please contact jennifer.acosta.2@stonybrook.edu for Zoom meeting link.
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar, December 3, 2021
The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology invites you to a talk entitled “Depth, not Breadth: Exploring Epithelial Architecture in the Apical-Basal Axis” with speaker Dan Bergstralh, PhD, University of Rochester. Friday, December 3, 2021, 12 Noon in LSB 038.
Host: David Matus
Zoom link available upon request by emailing Pamela.Wolfskill@stonybrook.edu
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series
Please join Dr. Jessica Seeliger next Monday, December 6th, for a seminar by Dr. Ekaterina Vinogradova, Assistant Professor, The Rockefeller University, Chemical Immunology and Proteomics.
Dr. Vinogradova’s seminar, titled “Chemical Proteomic Approaches to Study Inflammation” will be at 12:00 noon in room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
https://www.rockefeller.edu/our-scientists/heads-of-laboratories/8735-ekaterina-v-vinogradova/
06. East Campus/Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/LecturesGrand Rounds- American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics presents Daniel R. George, PhD, MSc and Peter Whitehouse, MD-PhD on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 4:30pm- 6:00pm via Zoom. See the link for more details and to RSVP, or e-mail bioethics@stonybrookmedicine.edu
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/events/#2021
School of Nursing Research Seminar Series Investigating Symptom Experiences & Outcomes in Individuals w/Cancer through Precision Health Lens
Join us for our final event in the Fall 2021 Research Seminar Series titled “Investigating Symptom Experiences and Outcomes in Individuals with Cancer through a Precision Health Lens” presented by Dr. Marilyn J. Hammer, Director of the Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, on Tuesday, December 7th. This is a free educational opportunity via Zoom. Please use the following link to register https://cvent.me/N9wyyW
Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Virtual Grand Rounds
Tues., Nov. 30, 2021, 11 – 12 pm, “Neurodevelopment of Emotion Regulation”, with guest speaker, Dr. Jennifer Silvers, UCLA
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/92721304511?pwd=aFkvTFJoMjJWTzc3bVZWZWtaaW00Zz09
Meeting ID: 927 2130 4511
Passcode: 592250
Be a Holiday Hero and Make Cards for Children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
Join the fun on Wednesday, December 1 from 1pm to 2:30pm at East Side Dining, where you’ll get a chance to become a Holiday Hero. Project Sunshine and the Faculty Student Association (FSA) have collaborated to give you the supplies to make holiday cards for children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. You can also enjoy performances by the Stony Brook Vocalists while sipping on a much-needed cup of complimentary hot cocoa. Plant sale to raise money for children facing medical challenges.
Brookology: Get To Know Your Community
Looking for fun things to do? Check the Events tab listed on Brookology, the SBU resource for getting connected on campus and in the community.
Ignite Your Creative Spirit at Gallery North
Looking for fun things to do this December? Don’t miss out on Gallery North’s incredible line-up of workshops, such as ‘Felted Evergreen Trees’ and ‘Encaustic Intensive’ at Gallery North. For more information, visit http://www.gallerynorth.org/
