00. IT News and Alerts
Classroom Technology
The Classroom Technology paperless equipment reservation system implemented for Fall 2022 called Webcheckout has a self-service reservation portal that is now live!
Visit stonybrook.webcheckout.net/patron and authenticate with your netID to visit our customer portal, and reserve your daily equipment pickups for Spring 2023!
stonybrook.webcheckout.net/patron
001. Brightspace
Brightspace consultations with CELT & DoIT are available
Do you need some specific Brightspace questions answered about your course? Sign up for a consultation with CELT & DoIT!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUaGyGPEG0R5DwaSInaSK5nS2jDmOXpzKnTBapUMGFC-C0Ig/viewform
01. Campus-Wide Administrative Announcements(dept moves/closes, employee info)
Call for Volunteers: Winter Commencement – December 16, 2022
The Commencement Office is currently planning for Winter Commencement and we are looking for volunteers to assist with the ceremony. We appreciate your participation and look forward to working with you! Date: Friday, December 16, 2022 Location: Island Federal Arena, West Campus Ceremony Start: 11:00 AM Doors Open: 10:00 AM. All Assignment(s) will be given out closer to the event at the Volunteer Briefing. Any questions contact us at Conferences.Events@stonybrook.edu.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBldVtaFM-2O0sU2GoRvCBBsv0gmk7YmuBW18OQkWyojQHZA/viewform
Job Fair – November 16, 2022
Please join us on November 16, 2022 for our Job Fair. We’re hiring RN’s LPN’s CNA’s, Cleaners and Food Service Workers. The Job Fair is on Wed, Nov 16, 2022 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and again from
5:00 pm to 6:00pm. The address is LISVH 100 Patriots Road NY 11790. Our website is www.listateveteranshome.org See you then!
http://www.listateveteranshome.org
Adobe Purchases Made Simple
Whether you’re looking for Adobe Acrobat to edit PDFs, or any one of the programs available in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Procurement and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) have you covered. Visit our Wolfmart Showcase and search for the tile labeled Adobe Products (DoIT) to make all your Adobe product purchases.
https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/ShoppingDashboardUserDetails?tmstmp=1667989607290
Discontinuation of Research Central Travel Account
The Research Central Travel Account (CTA), used to pay for tickets arranged though Euro Lloyd, was discontinued on September 30, 2022. In order to avoid out-of-pocket expenses, CTA users are strongly encouraged to apply for the new RF Credit Card. Travelers will need to pay out of pocket and submit for reimbursement if an RF Credit Card is not obtained. Please note, RF Credit Cardholders may use their cards for non-employee travel needs.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/travel-and-expense/news.php
Updates to Package Delivery Verification Process
Central Services has implemented a new package tracking software at SBU. Departments will no longer need to sign a Signature Confirmation Sheet when a package is delivered. Instead, delivery staff will now be able to capture signatures, or photos of package delivery, on handheld mobile devices as proof of delivery confirmation. This will speed up the receiving process, eliminate paper waste and reduce the time spent tracking packages. For questions, or to learn more, please contact 2-6305.
Direct Travel/Concur Online Travel Booking Tool Coming Soon
Starting in December, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Hospital and LISVH employees interested in booking travel on their own will be able to do so through Direct Travel’s online booking tool in Concur. Travelers can book airfare, train, hotel and rental car reservations, or delegate travel arrangements to other members of their staff. The system also allows for guest bookings (i.e. students, candidates, guest speakers). Training will take place on December 1st at 1pm via the Zoom link below.
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/93551503601?pwd=eTdXSDcvNjJvWEFzc2V2eTZMVG16QT09
Office of the Vice President for Research Holiday Hours
The Office(s) of the Vice President for Research will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday (11/24) and Friday (11/25). Please plan your proposal submissions and address any other administrative matters that require attention accordingly. Thank you, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
https://research.stonybrook.edu/resources.php
02. Workshops/Training
OEE Assessment Workshop Series
The Office of Educational Effectiveness invites you to attend a virtual Workshop series on assessment! Explore each phase of the assessment process step-by-step. Join us via Zoom to learn how to collect, analyze and report assessment data, followed by a session on how to use data as the impetus for continuous improvement.
-Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting: 11/16 at 10 AM or 11/17 at 3 PM
-Closing the Loop: 1/31 at 11 AM or 2/1 at 10 AM
Register at the link.
https://calendar.stonybrook.edu/site/office-educational-effectiveness/
Online Workshops for Faculty, Staff & Students
The Ombuds Office is offering Fall 2022 online workshops from October through December. There are new workshops on the topics of Leadership and Having Respectful & Productive Conversations with those whom you disagree with. Additional workshops on Communication Tool Kit, Team Building and Managing High Conflict Behavior. Attendees participate in anonymous polls, breakout sessions and discussion and view educational videos. All attendees receive the workshop slides for future reference.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ombuds/resources/workshops.php
Engaging International Students in the Classroom and Beyond
Friday, 11/18 1:00-2:30 via Zoom
The “Network of Advocates for International Students” (NAIS) initiative invites faculty and staff to join a rich conversation on how to engage our international students in the classroom and beyond. This is an opportunity to learn from one another and discuss not only the challenges that our students face but also proven methods and techniques for improving student engagement.
https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ug6WvloKRseGqi
The MIC-PWR Writing Workshop Series 2: Tackling the Literature Review, Friday, November 18 at 3 pm on Zoom
This workshop helps grad students practice literature review skills, focusing on strategies for finding, reading, assessing, and generating ideas from current scholarship and toward taking their own intellectual position in the field. For registration:
Endnote 20 Workshop
Creating the bibliography is often the most tedious part of writing a research paper. Using EndNote, a bibliographic management software program, this task just became much easier. In this workshop learn: how to create an EndNote Library, how to download results from a literature search into EndNote, and how to organize your EndNote Library and much more. Date: 11/16/22, Time 3pm-4pm, Location: HSL Classroom 3-139.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/endnote-20-workshop-8/
Research and Writing: Extra Help After Hours 11/17/22
Is your research paper deadline approaching quicker than you’d like to think about? Have you been meaning to get some extra help from a Writing Center tutor and/or librarian for your research paper? On Wednesday, November 16 and/or Thursday, November 17, between 6pm and 8pm, come to this virtual event for some extra support in starting, developing, or finishing your research paper. Date: 11/17/22, Time:6pm-8pm. Location: Zoom.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/research-and-writing-extra-help-after-hours-4/
Digital Privacy 101
In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to several key aspects of online privacy. The workshop will focus on how personal information is stored, used, and shared online. Please register for the event via Zoom Date: 11/30/22, Time: 3pm-4pm, Location: Zoom.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/digital-privacy-101/
Register for Upcoming GROW Supervisor Training
The Career Center will be hosting upcoming GROW (Guided Reflection on Work) Supervisor Trainings and GROW Refresher Trainings for on campus supervisors of student employees. Supervisors will learn to lead brief, structured GROW conversations that support student employees by creating connections between work, academics and transferable skills.Register here: https://forms.gle/UzQX4Sja7N1WQhML8
https://forms.gle/UzQX4Sja7N1WQhML8
03. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, Weight Watchers, Craft Center, etc…)
Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism
Debunk the myths, explore the science, and gain insight into the lived experience of those with autism. If you’re an education or health and human services professional, or if you provide care for someone with autism, this course will provide the knowledge and the tools you need to engage more effectively and humanely with members of the autistic community. Email sbucce@stonybrook.edu for internal pricing. Details & Registration:
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cce/human-services-education/islea.php
Project Management for Healthcare
CCE’s Project Management for Healthcare Certificate program offers industry-focused training for current or aspiring project management professionals. The program allows participants to learn how to apply real-world tools and practices to grow their careers in the healthcare sector. Join us on Friday, December 9 at 9 am for an information session to learn more. Details & Registration:
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cce/project-management-healthcare/index.php
Healthcare Data Visualization Microcourse
Learn how to transform healthcare data into compelling visual stories in a self-paced online course. Dr. Hants Williams, a public health nurse and data specialist, teaches participants how to use free tools to examine, cleanse and transform complex datasets. The program is offered by the Center for Corporate Education and the School of Health Professions. Email sbucce@stonybrook.edu for internal pricing. Details & Registration:
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cce/healthcare-data-visualization/index.php
04. New Academic Courses & Programs
Master of Science in Athletic Training
A Master of Science degree in Athletic Training is offered through the School of Health Professions. The admission application is now open; accepted students start courses in May 2023.
Information sessions are in person (December 1 at 1:00) and remote (November 15 at 5:30). Email ATprogram@stonybrook.edu with the date/time you wish to attend (or to schedule a personalized meeting). For more information about this two-year, full-time 77 credit program visit our website.
https://healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/at/graduate
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
Human Research Protection Program Education Series
Seminar: Institutional Review Board – Internal
Presenter: Rebecca Dahl, CIP
This education and training session will include information on the Institutional Review Board. Participants will be able to:
• Define the term Institutional Review Board
• Describe the function of the IRB
• Describe the composition of the IRB members
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/93260055137?pwd=VUpRb25NaVpOUkFvd0lVQlJNZWpCdz09
Grand Rounds: Flourishing as the Goal of Compassionate Healthcare?
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics will be offering a Grand Rounds by Matthew T. Lee, PhD titled “Flourishing as the Goal of Compassionate Healthcare?”. The Grand Rounds will be held via Zoom on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 4:30pm- 6:00pm. Please see link for more details and to RSVP or e-mail bioethics@stonybrookmedicine.edu
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/events/#2022
Shutterstock Computer Science Distinguished Lecture 12/2 @ 2:30 PM with Jeffrey Cohn, University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Jeffrey Cohn is a professor of Psychology, Psychiatry, & Intelligent Systems at the University of Pittsburgh & chief scientist at Deliberate AI. He leads efforts to develop advanced methods of automatic analysis & synthesis of body movement and applies those tools to research and practice.
Cohn will present his interdisciplinary team’s efforts in developing interpretable, objective, multimodal measures of disorder & response to treatment.
Location: New Computer Science Building, Room 120.
Women. Life. Freedom. Join a conversation about the uprising in Iran.
6 – 8 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Wang Center Theater
Light refreshments will be served 6 to 6:30
Join our assembly about the women’s uprising in Iran, featuring Leili Soltani, Voice of America; Roya Hakakian, poet, journalist and activist; Kaveh Basmenji, writer and broadcaster. Moderated by Sara Valinejad Lejuez, with a special recorded welcome from Christiane Amanpour, CNN chief international anchor.
Co-sponsored by the SoCJ’s Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting and DI3
https://mariecolvincenter.org/colvin-programs/hot-topics-special-events.php
“Japanese Poetry in the Digital Age” by Andrew Campana
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022, 6:05PM via Zoom, The Japan Center Lecture Series:
In this talk, we will explore how poets in Japan grappled with digital media from its early days to the present, touching on poetry’s relationship to computing, the internet, social media, video games, augmented reality, and more. We will see not only how “new media” affected how poetry was made, but the other way around as well—in other words, how poets used their work to rethink “the digital” itself anew.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/japan/_pdf/Lecture20221116_AC.pdf
MIC DLS: Pedagogical Grammar in Authentic Discourse: a crosslinguistic consideration by Dr. Susan Strauss, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 3 pm on Zoom
In this talk, we will call into question the long-practiced tradition of framing and teaching “grammar” in pedagogical contexts. We will examine fascinating phenomena revealing perspectives of grammar as conceptual meaning in English, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish and will explore the practice of encouraging students to notice meaning-driven patterns of language use in discourse, and to then re-evaluate and inductively re-design rules of usage based on such patterns. For more information:
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar, Friday, November 18, 2022
Please join us for a seminar entitled “Competition for H2A.Z establishes response to zebrafish anti-viral immune activation” with Patrick Murphy, PhD, Biomedical Genetics, University of Rochester Medical Center. It will be held Friday, November 18 at 12 Noon in Life Sciences 038.
Host: Ed Luk
2022 SBU Postdoc Spotlight is This Thursday, Nov 17th, 4pm
Support our postdoctoral scholars and see a snapshot of their cutting-edge research at this year’s SBU Postdoc Spotlight. Our postdoctoral scholars will present their work in short five-minute, TED-like talks, designed to share the excitement of their research for any audience. Talks take place on Thursday, November 17, from 4-5:30pm in Wang Lecture Hall 2, with award reception to follow in the theater lobby.
http://stonybrook.edu/postdocs/spotlight
Stem Speaker Series: “Stopping the Clock of Life-Diapause and it Ability to Suspend and Preserve Life” with Dr. Chi-Kuo Hu
Life runs like a clock. Every milestone is set and reached on time. From embryogenesis, to birth, sexual maturation, aging, and death, the clock of life seems to only progress forward and never stops. However, nature did evolve a mechanism to pause this clock at the beginning of life, and that is diapause. In this talk, we will discuss what diapause is and how it could help us to better understand life. Date: 11/15/22, Time:1pm-2pm, Location: Special Collections Seminar Room.
Ecology & Evolution Seminar
Zoom Only, 2:30 pm, Wed, 11/14/2022, “Hudson River Biological Monitoring Program: Opportunity and Challenge.” Dr. Yong Chen, Professor with SOMAS at SBU, focuses on quantitative fisheries ecology, population dynamics, and fisheries stock assessments and management. His lab investigates interactions between commercial fishing, ecological variables, and dynamics of fisheries populations to develop sustainable fisheries. Host: Dr. Heather Lynch. Contact: tamara.gregorian@stonybrook.edu
https://forms.gle/G8RAjCaR4JEkWQYbA
BRITE Postdoctoral Seminar
On Thursday, November 17, 2022 @ 12:00 noon the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a BRITE Postdoctoral Seminar entitled: “The Impacts of Early-life Adversity and Social Experience on Social and Neural Development in Prairie Voles” speaker is Dr. Lindsay L. Sailer, Research Associate, Cornell University
Faculty Host: Dr. Qiaojie Xiong
Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Virtual Grand Rounds
Tues., Nov. 15, 2022, 11-12pm. “The Addiction in All of Us”, with guest speaker, Dr. Carl Erik Fisher, Columbia University.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/91702516096?pwd=Y0lOK1RLa3dscGdYME8vTjNKUWNWUT09
Meeting ID: 917 0251 6096
Passcode: 386332
Panel Discussion: Writing to Learn in STEM
Join us for a panel discussion co-hosted by CELT and the CIE/IRACDA Postdoc Pedagogy Learning Community on Wed 11/30 from 1-2pm in the Faculty Commons E1332 Melville Library and on Zoom. Faculty members Mona Monfared (Biology, UC Davis), Ginger Shultz (Chemistry, University of Michigan) and Joi Walker (Chemistry, East Carolina University) will discuss how they have used Writing to Learn in their courses and research. Cookies and coffee will be served. Register with form linked below.
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series
Please join us TODAY, Monday November 14, 2022, for a seminar entitled “Viral infection, autoimmune T cells, and inflammation in the heart” with Taejoon Won, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series
Please join us Monday November 21, 2022, for a seminar entitled “Cellular crosstalk enables metabolic control of bacterial lung infection” with Xin Liu, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Microbiology, University of Pennsylvania.
Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Department Seminar
Wednesday November 16, 2022. 1PM-2PM Room 301 in the Engineering Building
Prof. Marc Knecht from University of Miami will give a talk entitled: “Harnessing the Precision of Biorecognition for the Development of Responsive, Functional Nanomaterials”. Check the flyer below:
Weight Loss Educational Seminar
Join Dr. Spaniolas, Director of the Bariatric & Metabolic Weight Loss Center, Thurs. Nov. 17 at 5:00 pm, live via Zoom for a discussion about the health impact of overweight and obesity and the treatment options available at Stony Brook Medicine.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/97648044056?pwd=dkdwbFBvM3QrcE1jYU5lQ2lUYUZkQT09
Meeting ID: 976 4804 4056
Passcode: 968368
Provider appointments: 631 444 2274; locations Centereach, Commack, Holbrook, the Hamptons, and Riverhead
bariatrics.stonybrookmedicine.edu
SAVE THE DATE: IPP and NAI Event on December 6th at the Wang Center
Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) and the Stony Brook University Chapter of National Academy of Inventors (NAI) invite you to join us for a panel discussion: “From Bench to Boardroom: The Journey of Early Career Entrepreneurs”, and to honor the 2022 Young Academic Inventors Award recipients. The event will be held in person on December 6, starting at 2:30PM at the Wang Center. The event is free, but registration is required. More information to follow soon!
06. Research (Studies, Testing, etc…)
Volunteers with Schizophrenia Needed for Brain Imaging Research Study at Stony Brook Medicine
We are looking for volunteers aged 18-65 with a diagnosis or symptoms of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder to participate in brain imaging research studies (PET and/or MRI) to better understand brain function. The study involves up to 3 visits, confidential interviews, and a physical exam with blood/urine collection and ECG. You will be compensated $30 for the physical exam and up to $50 for interviews. To learn more about our research, please contact (631) 495-5441
08. Culture And Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc…)
Letters from IWO Jima Film Discussion in honor of Veterans Day
In recognition of Veterans Day, please join us for an online discussion of the film Letters from Iwo Jima, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Ken Watanabe. Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, this World War II film is based on actual letters from Japanese forces to their families back home. Watch the movie at your convenience, then attend our discussion. The film is available free for the SBU community to stream. Date: 11/14/22, Time:2pm-3pm. Location: Zoom.
Pet Therapy Southampton Campus
Join us in the library at the Southampton campus along with the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the PALS program – “Pet Away Life Stress” – to meet some caring canines to relieve some stress! Date: 11/30/22, Time: 1pm-3pm, Location: Southampton Library
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/pet-therapy-at-southampton/
Pet Therapy Main Campus Melville Library
Join us and the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) along with their PALS program – “Pet Away Life Stress” – to meet some caring canines and take some of the edge off of those looming finals!
We’ll be set up in the galleria outside the Central Reading Room. Come down and spend some time with our four-legged friends! Date: 12/02/22, Time: 12pm-2pm, Location: Library Galleria.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/pet-therapy-3/
The Future of Indigenous Studies Across the University Panel Presentation and Lunch
SBU recognizes Native American Heritage Month in acknowledgment of the rich contributions of Native/Indigenous Peoples. Join us Wednesday, November 16 at 1:00-2:30pm in the SB Union Ballroom for The Future of Indigenous Studies Across the University: A Faculty Panel Presentation. Lunch reception to follow with authentic Indigenous Cuisine. Free cookbooks while supplies last. Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Faculty Student Association.
10. Food Related (strawberry fest, etc…)
Urban Eats adds Cocina Fresca and La Olla Moves to SAC Market
Beginning November 14, Cocina Fresca – Fresh Mexican Kitchen will now have a second location at Urban Eats at East Side Dining! La Olla Latin cuisine is moving to the center of campus at the Global Foods Bar at SAC Market offering cuisines from Colombia, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We are here to help make your day better, so please reach out and let us know about your dining experience through the website feedback at stonybrook.edu/dining.