001. Brightspace
How can we better help you with Brightspace? Take our survey and let us know!
Academic Technology Services is here to help you! Please take our short anonymous survey, letting us know your comfort level using different areas of Brightspace, as well as your preferred methods of learning more about this system. Please click the link below to begin.
Need help with the Grades tool?
Have you set up your Brightspace grades and aren’t sure they aren’t calculating correctly?
Would you like the Stony Brook team to check your grade settings? Let us know by submitting a Brightspace Grades “Health Check” request!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctmpwwwrq6X1tmcXA2sPuaO9cHd314c1jlf-VsPgaR2VF1hA/viewform
DoIT’s Brightspace Support team is seeking feedback about Brightspace
Brightspace was introduced to our campus in the Spring of 2022 and, after 1 year of implementation, became the sole LMS of Stony Brook. Our team has offered webinars, developed a knowledge base and has been providing consultations.
What else can we do to help you with Brightspace?
Please take a moment and tell us via our Brightspace survey!
https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FWUiAgv5kjXpm6
01. Campus-Wide Administrative Announcements(dept moves/closes, employee info)
New! Master of Science in Professional Nutrition Practice
This 17-month program includes didactic and supervised experiential learning courses and offers onsite or distance options. This program allows students with any prior undergraduate degree, and the proper prerequisites, to become eligible for the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/N) credential. To attend the virtual open house on Thursday, December 7th at 3:00 PM EST or view a recording of our October session, visit https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/mspnp/recruitment-fairs
https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/mspnp
University Food Pantry’s Adopt-a-Week Program
We recognize that the Stony Brook community is one of compassion and giving and are asking interested organizations, departments and other collective groups to take part in the University Food Pantry’s Adopt-a-Week program. This initiative will help us to strategically coordinate drives to help us sustain inventory and community support efforts. Love a little friendly competition? Challenge another group to collect during the same week!
NYS Certified MWBE Vendor Now Available in Wolfmart for Laboratory Supplies and Equipment
Procurement is pleased to announce that we now have a NYS certified minority and woman-owned business partnering with VWR for laboratory supplies and equipment. Taylor Distribution Group’s (TDG Scientific) catalog can be found by accessing the VWR punchout on the Wolfmart supplier showcase. Ordering through TDG allows SBU to achieve its diverse spend goals and any individual departments to meet any federal subcontracting requirements. For information, contact supplierdiversity@stonybrook.edu.
02. Workshops/Training
An Overview of Government Procurement and Certifications
The Stony Brook SBDC presents: “An Overview of Government Procurement and Certifications”. On Wednesday, December 6, Ree Wackett, Stony Brook SBDC Advanced Certified Business Adviser and Small Business Educator, will explain how to do business with the government and how to become certified as a woman-owned, minority-owned or disabled veteran-owned business. Register below
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ek2xzd484b8eb3a9&oseq=&c=&ch=
Mini Byte: New Zoom Feature! Send Short Video Memos with Zoom Clips
Join us on Tuesday, 12/12 from 10:00 to 10:30 AM EST to learn about Zoom Clips! This new feature allows users to create and send short video memos to others. Record either your shared screen, your video, or both! You can also keep the conversation going by using clip comments and reactions with those you share your memos with. Register using the link below!
https://calendar.stonybrook.edu/site/it/event/mini-byte-zoom-clips-make-video-memos-new-feature/
2 DoIT Google Mini Bytes: Utilizing Building Blocks Templates in Docs and Reuse Frequently Sent Emails with Gmail Templates
Join DoIT this week for 2 Mini Bytes on ways Google Docs and Gmail can work for you – learn to use building blocks to make Docs more organized and flexible; learn how to reuse your commonly sent emails with Gmail Templates. Even use more than one template to quickly answer several faqs in one email. Register to join us in these short online sessions 12/6 and 12/8.
CELT Symposium 2024 Presentation Proposals
We would like to invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2024 CELT Learning and Teaching Symposium on April 12, 2024. The theme this year is “Innovative Pedagogy.” We believe in the power of innovative teaching methods to transform education and are excited to hear about what you are doing in the classroom. Share your experiences, best practices and lessons learned with your colleagues. Proposals are due by January 12, 2024.
https://forms.gle/heTUJnNgpJ5jmVVU7
CELT Symposium 2024 Interest Form
The CELT Symposium is April 12, 2024 (save the date!) and we want to know what you want to learn more about! Please fill out the CELT Symposium Topic Interest Form by January 12, 2024. This form should take no longer than 2 minutes to complete.
https://forms.gle/eymkymaQmpTWueDi6
WolfMart Live Training is Now Available!
Are you new to WolfMart and unsure of how to use it? Or an existing WolfMart user that could benefit from a WolfMart refresher? Procurement now offers LIVE WolfMart training classes via Zoom! This comprehensive training course covers all the basics of WolfMart: site navigation, how to put through requisitions and purchase orders, various special request forms and when to use each, as well as tips and tricks. Training sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Register below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl3ZVuuks3ltxinugF9w3elt-iQbERgxvlCCtpsJCvfPsIvQ/viewform
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 2024.
Information sessions are in person (December 7 at 1:00) and remote (December 19 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
Master of Health Administration Program Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2024!
The Program in Public Health is proud to offer the Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program! The 51-credit MHA Program is a CAHME-accredited, fully online degree that develops highly qualified health management professionals and aspiring health management professionals with an understanding of population health competencies. Full-time or part-time enrollment is available. For more information, contact us at publichealth@stonybrookmedicine.edu or 631-444-9396.
https://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/admissions/MHA
05. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
Chemistry Research Day, Friday, December 1, 2023, Student Activities Center
Come to the Department of Chemistry’s 24th Annual Chemistry Research Day Celebration! It’s an all-day event: Two poster sessions showcasing the work of the department, followed by a Keynote Lecture, given by Professor Robert B. Grubbs. See the complete schedule at the link.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry
Special Topics event: Food (and water) for thought: Language variations in the description of life-sustaining nutrition and hydration
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics invites you to a Special Topics event by S. Rebecca Stephen titled “Food (and Water) for Thought: Language Variations in the Description of Life-Sustaining Nutrition and Hydration”. The Special Topics event will be held in the HSC, Level 3, Lecture Hall 6 on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 3:30pm- 5:00pm. Please see link for more details and to RSVP or e-mail bioethics@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/events/#2023
Ecology & Evolution Seminar
Life Sci 038, In Person only, 2:30 pm Wed, 12/06/2023.Birds Tell Us: Connecting biodiversity and climate science to on the ground conservation, public engagement, and policy actions
Dr. Brooke Bateman, Director of Climate Science at the National Audubon Society, collaborates with scientists, volunteers, and Audubon’s Climate Initiative team to develop research on climate and bird conservation. Host: Dr. Resit Akcakaya
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/_events/
Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Virtual Grand Rounds
Tues., Dec. 5, 2023, 11-12 pm. “Best Practices in Transgender Mental Health”, with guest speaker, Dr. Aron Janssen, Northwestern Univ. Feinberg School of Medicine.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/99491744810?pwd=a2JhVFl0ajdsZ2U0ZjdTN2ZhYVE2dz09
Meeting ID: 994 9174 4810
Passcode: 572984
School of Communication and Journalism December Colloquium HYBRID, 12/6, 1:15-2:30PM
On Wednesday, 12/6/2023 from 1:15-2:30PM, we will be welcoming Dr. Azim Shariff from the University of British Columbia for his talk titled: Diversity for what? Evaluating ten rationales for hiring diverse faculty.
In-person: Melville Library W4545
Zoom: https://stonybrook.zoom.us/j/94766417415?pwd=UWorUEw4a0liblpkRWZKV3I1NWdKQT09
Meeting ID: 947 6641 7415
Passcode: 870381
https://psych.ubc.ca/profile/azim-shariff/
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar, Thursday, December 14, 2023
Please join us for a seminar entitled “Prokaryotic cGAMP receptors in antiviral immunity ” with Uday Tak, PhD, CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Colorado Boulder. It will be held Thursday, December 14th at 4:00 pm in Life Sciences Building Room 038.
Host: Aaron Neiman
Join Us for the Young Academic Inventors Symposium
Join us virtually on Monday, December 11, at 3:00 pm to recognize this year’s recipients of the National Academy of Inventors Young Academic Inventors Award. Three stellar early-career inventors will talk about their research in the areas of Neurosurgery, Medical Physics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering, preceded by the keynote lecture by Dr. Wei Zhao (Professor, Department of Radiology).
The event is free, registration is required. Please register here:
08. Culture And Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc…)
A Winter’s Gathering at Southampton
Join us on the Southampton campus for a holiday reception in Chancellors Hall (right across from the library).
SBU Libraries will be a part of the festivities that include family activities, crafts, and refreshments.
Free admission – all are welcome. 12/8 5pm-7pm Chancellors Hall.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/southampton-windmill-lighting/
Art of the Violin
University Libraries Present: Students of Prof. Frautschi will perform selections from the violin repertory. Hosted by Gisele Schierhorst. 12/5, 1pm-230pm, Melville Library Galleria.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/art-of-the-violin-13/
Pet Therapy at Melville Library
University Libraries & CAPS presents: Join us to meet, mingle, and relieve stress with a number of friendly canines courtesy of CAPS and their PALS program. 12/11 12pm-2pm Melville Library Galleria.
https://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/therapy-dogs-at-melville-library/
Annual Messiah Sing-Along Sunday, December 10 at Staller Center at 4 p.m.
The annual Messiah Sing-Along will feature members of the University Orchestra, vocal soloists and guest conductors. Choruses from Part One, Worthy is the Lamb/Amen and Hallelujah Chorus will all be sung by the audience. Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m. Recital Hall at Staller Center. Free Admission. A short preconcert at 3:45 p.m. will feature the University Orchestra’s Brass & Percussion Ensemble. Vocal scores will be available for purchase for $10 cash at the door.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/music
Shop Red West VIP Holiday Shopping Event
Join us for a VIP Holiday Shopping Event on Wednesday, December 6 from 12pm to 4pm at Shop Red West in the Melville Library. Receive 20% off your purchase of Stony Brook and Seawolves apparel and gifts. Music and light refreshments. Promotion is valid in store only and cannot be combined with any other offers and some exclusions may apply. See a staff member for details.
12. Miscellaneous
Dell Computers Season of Savings
The holiday season is here, and Dell is excited to bring you exclusive offers! Check out these incredible savings on top-of-the-line laptops:
🌟 Inspiron 15 Laptop | $549.99 | Save $150
🌟 G15 Gaming Laptop | $1,099.99 |Save $250
🌟 XPS Laptop | $1,549 | Save $450
Offers valid through December 11. Access deals online at: dell.com/dellu/StonyBrook
