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  • NYS Deferred Compensation and NYSLRS retirement webinars

    NYS Deferred Compensation (NYSDC) and NYS and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) are offering free retirement education webinars during April.

    Go to the link below, which takes you to the Human Resources News page, and click on the "4/7/25" row to view the webinar topics and register to attend any or all of the sessions.

    The webinars will not be recorded, but registrants should receive a copy of the slides that will be used.

    For More Information:

    Contact Luanne Stento or visit /offices/human-resources/news/index.html

  • Help shape the future of AI at 勛圖腦瞳扦

    勛圖腦瞳扦 is exploring how generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support teaching, learning, research and administrative work across campus.

    勛圖腦瞳扦 invites all faculty and staff to share their perspectives by participating in a brief survey. Your input will help guide the Universitys future approach to AI integration and use.

    The survey was launched April 24, 2025: Check your B-mail for your personalized invitation to participate.

    Thank you for contributing to this important campus-wide initiative!

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  • Is your beneficiary information up to date?

    Human Resources would like to remind employees that you should periodically review retirement plan beneficiary designations and update them regarding in-service death benefits if necessary.

    Life circumstances sometimes change, and the beneficiary you may have named before might not be the one you would choose today. Members should also ensure their beneficiaries contact information is up to date.

    No matter in what state retirement system or voluntary savings plans you participate, viewing and updating beneficiary information may conveniently be done online.

    Use the link below to access your retirement account(s). If you need technical assistance, call the applicable phone number listed on the chart.

    For More Information:

    Contact Luanne Stento or visit /offices/human-resources/benefits/retirement/beneficiary_view_update_howto.pdf

  • Thank you COACHE Faculty Survey response goal surpassed!

    勛圖腦瞳扦 is delighted to share that the campus has exceeded its response rate goal for the 2025 COACHE Faculty Survey with an impressive 67% of faculty participating!

    This milestone reflects the strength of our academic community and the shared commitment to improving the faculty experience at Binghamton. 勛圖腦瞳扦 extends sincere gratitude to all faculty members who took the time to share their insights and perspectives. Your voices are essential in shaping policies and initiatives that support an inclusive, fulfilling and thriving academic environment.

    The administration would also want to thank the COACHE Survey Implementation Committee, deans, department chairs and all others who helped promote participation and encouraged engagement throughout the survey period. This achievement is truly a collective one, and Binghamton is deeply appreciative of your partnership in this important effort.

    If you have any questions about the survey, contact Nasrin Fatima at nfatima@binghamton.edu.

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  • New tabling hours for the Union Tillman Lobby

    Starting in the Fall of 2025, The Union will be adjusting the hours of tabling to provide more opportunities, now providing two windows for reservations. The new hours will be: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m.

    Be sure to submit requests for these time frames when making requests for Fall 2025.

    For More Information:

    Contact Catherine Faughnan

  • Campus mourns Bernard Rosenthal, former chair of the English Department

    Bernard Rosenthal, 91, a longtime faculty member and former chair of the English Department, passed away on April 7.

    Born in Philadelphia, Rosenthal received his undergraduate degree from Millersville State Teachers College (now Millersville University), his masters degree from Seton Hall University and his doctorate in English literature from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1955-57.

    As a professor and Chair of the English Department, Rosenthal specialized in the history of the Salem witchcraft trials and the writings of Herman Melville. He wrote several scholarly books, including "Salem Story" and "Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt," a comprehensive transcription of all the court documents about the trials. He organized a Semester in London program after his retirement in August 2006, teaching and exposing students to theater and historical sites in the UK.

    In his retirement, he devoted years to analyzing the wrongful convictions of Joseph Allen and Nancy Smith, which he recounted in his book "Injustice in Ohio." He also continued to serve as a Bartle Professor until August 2008.

    A memorial service will be held in Vestal, N.Y, at a later date. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, at Boxford Village Cemetery, Boxford. In place of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the Innocence Project. Click the link below to learn more.

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  • David Skyrca honored with STAR Award

    David Skyrca, art director in the Division of Communications and Marketing, received the STAR Award this week. The award, given monthly, recognizes outstanding service by faculty and staff members within the 勛圖腦瞳扦 community. Colleagues Bernadette Kemon, Pam Kollar, My-Ly Sperry and Susan Stracquadanio nominated Skyrca, citing his commitment to excellence and willingness to go above and beyond what was required to do a job well. They all agreed that Skyrca was critical to the success of the seven-year EXCELERATE campaign, and especially the Homecoming 2024 celebrations. Sperry wrote that Skyrcas work ethic and vision were instrumental at many steps in the campaign.

    His commitment to excellence is noteworthy, she said. He sees every design project, no matter how big and complicated or small and simple, through from concept to completion, taking any revisions in stride.

    Skyrca received a letter from President Stenger, a check for $100, a special coffee mug and a STAR pin. For more information about the award or to submit a nomination for a co-worker, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit /offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

  • Campus mourns Cindy Williams, former Binghamton Libraries clerk

    Cindy Williams, 67, passed away on April 10. Williams was a valued member of the 勛圖腦瞳扦 Libraries from October 1992 until her retirement in May 2020.

    Williams began her career at Rivermeade Nursing Home. She brought some joy to the residents with daily kindnesses and her (almost) famous holiday parties. She moved on from there to a long career with New York State at the SUNY Binghamton Libraries as a library clerk.

    A joint visitation and service for Cindy Williams and her late husband, Don, will be held on Friday, April 18, at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, 137 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY 13904. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. and continues until noon, when the service will begin.

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  • 勛圖腦瞳扦 names Scott Craver as electronic information technology accessibility officer

    勛圖腦瞳扦 is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott A. Craver, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, as the University's electronic information technology (EIT) accessibility officer, effective April 21. In this important role, Craver will lead efforts to ensure that all electronic and information technologies used across the University are accessible to individuals with disabilities. He will lead the Technology Accessibility Advisory Group (TAAG), work collaboratively with academic and administrative units to implement and maintain inclusive digital practices, promote awareness and training, and support compliance with federal and state accessibility standards.

    Craver brings a wealth of knowledge from the electrical and computer engineering department and a strong commitment to accessibility. He is currently the departments undergraduate studies director. Craver served as chair of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee from 2020-22 and is currently chair of the Program Review Committee. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing 勛圖腦瞳扦s goal of creating a more digitally accessible campus environment for all members of the community.

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  • Campus mourns Cornelia Mead, former assistant vice president for student affairs administration and auxiliaries

    Cornelia Mead, 68, died April 12.

    Born on May 9, 1956, Mead attended The Brearley School, the University of Michigan and Cornell University, where she earned a bachelors degree in anthropology. In 1998, she earned her master's degree at 勛圖腦瞳扦, which led to a 24-year career at Binghamton, rising to assistant vice president for student affairs administration and auxiliaries.

    Mead enjoyed serving on the board of the Wayne County Historical Society and living in the lighthouse at Sodus Point, N.Y., supporting its transition to a museum. Arriving in Owego, she worked at Riverow Bookshop and served on the boards of the Tioga Arts Council and Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County. More recently, she chaired the State Employees Federated Appeal at 勛圖腦瞳扦 and served as a Board of Elections poll worker. In retirement, she expanded her community through the Berkshire Reading Club, the University Retirees Club and its hiking and reading groups.

    Mead was the co-founder, co-owner and record-keeping backbone of several family businesses. She created and supported the financial, regulatory and freight accounting systems for the Tioga Central Railroad Co., and even cooked breakfast in the dining car. Since 2013, her leadership and financial expertise have shaped every facet of the Early Owego Antique Center into a leading small business, uplifting vendors, customers and her much-appreciated staff.

    A memorial service will be held on at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Howland Farm, 1555 Blodgett Road, Newark Valley, N.Y. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Farm beginning at 10 a.m. before the service. A reception celebrating her life will immediately follow. Those wishing to remember Cornelia may consider a contribution to the Newark Valley Historical Society, the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, WSKG Public Media or a donation of blood in her memory.

    To learn more, read the obituary at the link below.

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  • Global Interdependencies general education requirement Feedback on draft revision

    The Global Interdependencies Task Force invites your feedback on its current draft revision of the Global Interdependencies General Education Requirement.

    The draft and additional information can be found at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nathanael Andrade or visit

  • Campus mourns Tomonari Nishikawa, chair and professor of cinema

    Tomonari Tomo Nishikawa, 56, chair and professor of cinema, died Sunday, April 20.

    Nishikawa was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in 1969. In 1999, he immigrated to the United States with the goal of becoming a filmmaker; he completed his bachelors degree with high honors in cinema and philosophy at SUNY Binghamton in 2003. He went on to earn his masters of fine arts in film from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2006.

    His professional career at Binghamton began in September 2009, when he was hired as a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Cinema and was subsequently appointed to a tenure-track position; he was promoted to associate professor in 2018. In 2024, he was promoted to full professor. He served as chair of the Department of Cinema from 2020, investing his considerable energy and expertise in the formation of the departments new Master of Fine Arts program and the successful recruitment of students to its first cohort. In recent years, he expanded the reach of the department, leading students on summer study abroad trips in Japan through his class, Japanese Art Animation and Beyond.

    Nishikawa leaves a legacy of experimental filmmaking, primarily concerned with the apparatus of film itself its celluloid medium, its processes and its technologies of crafting and presenting visual information in a durational format. He worked in a range of forms, including short films, performative collaborative projections that fall within the genre of expanded cinema and several music videos.

    Nishikawa completed nearly 20 films since 2003, which have screened at film festivals and museums internationally, including the Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, MoMA P.S.1, International Film Festival Rotterdam and many editions of Media City Film Festival. Read more about his most recent project, Cut and Scratch, an avant-garde collaboration with 勛圖腦瞳扦 cinema alumnus Benjamin Stone 12, at the link below.

    He received many accolades for his works, from the 2008 award from the Museum of Contemporary Cinema in Spain to the grand prize at the Curtocircu穩to International Film Festival and the 2017 Jury Award at Hong Kong International Film Festival and the Best Experimental Short Film Award at the 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival. Nishikawa was also a recipient of the Nippon Foundation Fellowship to research experimental film/video in Southeast Asia.

    Beyond his own filmmaking, Nishikawa was an active film curator, organizing many programs of Japanese art cinema for film festivals, colleges and other venues across the world, including the Ann Arbor Film Festival, Dresdner Schmalfilmtage in Germany, the Segal Center in Montreal, California Institute of the Arts and Colgate University. He was also a co-founder of KLEX: Kuala Lumpur Experimental Film and Video Festival and Transient Visions: Festival of the Moving Image (New York).

    Tomo will forever be remembered as a significant proponent of Japanese and American avant-garde cinema, and as one of the greatest short filmmakers of his generation, said Oona Mosna, artistic director of Media City Film Festival in Canada. Among his voluminous accomplishments, Tomos unassuming kindness and generosity had far-reaching impacts, building community with people all over the world through his films and through his teaching and curatorial work in Japan, Malaysia, North America, and elsewhere.

    Nishikawa leaves behind his wife and three children. A private funeral will be held for the family. The Cinema Department invites students and colleagues to share memories of Nishikawa on a gratitude wall outside his office, CW B09.

    Plans for a remembrance and a memorial screening of his work are being made for early May. Details will be announced on Dateline when available.

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    Contact Dateline or visit /news/story/4808/avant-garde-film-exposition-to-focus-on-the-horrors-of-war

  • New position or title change? Easily order University-branded business cards from Print Solutions

    With four different University-approved business cards to choose from, theres sure to be one to fit your needs.

    Visit Print Solutions to check out the options.

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  • Faculty sign up to participate in Commencement 2025

    The Commencement Office invites all faculty to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

    Commencement is a special weekend for graduates and their guests. Nothing honors graduates more than the presence of the faculty who guided them through their time here. Register at the link below by May 1 to sit on stage.

    Commencement ceremonies will be held May 15, 16 and 17.

    For questions or further information, visit the link below or contact Sarah LoPiccolo, at sarah.lopiccolo@binghamton.edu.

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    Contact Sarah LoPiccolo or visit /commencement/faculty-staff/

  • Faculty sign up to participate in Commencement 2025

    The Commencement Office invites all faculty to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

    Commencement is a special weekend for graduates and their guests. Nothing honors graduates more than the presence of the faculty who guided them through their time here. Register at the link below by May 1 to sit on stage.

    Commencement ceremonies will be held May 15, 16 and 17.

    For questions or further information, visit the link below or contact Sarah LoPiccolo, at sarah.lopiccolo@binghamton.edu.

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    Contact Sarah LoPiccolo or visit /commencement/faculty-staff/

  • Presidents Fellowship for Mid-Career Faculty

    The Presidents Fellowship for Mid-Career Faculty is intended to support associate professors who are preparing for promotion to full professor. Grant amounts are up to $10,000. Departmental, program or school cost-sharing is encouraged.

    For information on the application requirements, visit the link below.

    Proposals are to be submitted to Vice Provost Alistair Lees, alees@binghamton.edu, by May 2, 2025.

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    Contact Alistair Lees or visit /academics/provost/excellence-awards/untitled.html

  • Mandatory Compliance Training Module: Title VI

    SUNY has advised the university that every faculty and staff member is now required to complete training on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

    This training reiterates that Title VI specifically applies to Islamophobia and antisemitism and underscores the need for campuses to prevent, investigate and respond to allegations of discrimination. All faculty and staff are required to complete this SUNY online training.

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  • 勛圖腦瞳扦 statement of support for international students

    勛圖腦瞳扦 remains deeply committed to the well-being and success of our international student community. In light of recent federal actions resulting in sudden visa revocations and changes to their legal status, our International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office has taken swift and proactive measures to support affected students.

    ISSS continuously monitors the federal SEVIS system multiple times each day to identify any changes impacting student non-immigrant status, as no advance notice is currently provided by the federal government. Upon identification of a status change, ISSS immediately reaches out to the student with information about their visa termination, its implications and available resources. This includes individualized meetings and referrals to immigration legal counsel and the New York State Office of New Americans.

    We also notify relevant academic and administrative units across the University, as well as SUNY Global, which is coordinating support efforts across the SUNY system. Every case is handled on a highly personalized basis, considering each students unique circumstances. This includes exploring remote learning options where feasible, in coordination with academic departments.
    勛圖腦瞳扦 continues to look for guidance from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), NAFSA: Association of International Educators and SUNY Global.

    As new information or support becomes available, it is shared promptly with affected students. We are also working with national higher education associations such as the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to advocate for consistent and compassionate immigration policies at the federal level.

    Additionally, ISSS assists students in connecting with consular support from their home countries when such assistance is being offered.

    While we appreciate the communitys concern and interest, we note that ISSS staff are best suited in delivering guidance to international students. We caution against well-meaning but unofficial events that may inadvertently circulate incomplete or inaccurate information. ISSS and SUNY remain the most reliable sources of timely, accurate information for students navigating these complex issues.

    Our efforts are rooted in a deep respect for each international students situation, alongside our institutional responsibilities to comply with federal laws and regulations. We will continue to advocate for change, even as we work within existing constraints to provide the strongest possible support to those students affected.

    University Leadership

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  • Spring 2025 semester Medical withdrawal deadline

    Students seeking a semester medical withdrawal due to physical or psychological health concerns must begin the process no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (the last day of classes).

    To initiate a medical withdrawal, students should either:
    - Contact the Dean of Students C.A.R.E. Team, or
    - Complete the University Electronic Withdrawal Form, available on the C.A.R.E. Team website at: /services/care-team/withdraw/

    Note: Simply being absent from class or not registering does not qualify as an official notice of withdrawal.

    For more information about the medical withdrawal process, visit the C.A.R.E. Team website.

    Contact the C.A.R.E. Team at 607-777-2804 or at DOS@binghamton.edu.

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  • Do you need a safety permit for your campus event?

    Environmental Health and Safety requires the use of permits for some events and programs that commonly occur on campus. Permits are required for using a tent larger than 200 square feet, events greater than 1000 attendees, firework displays, campfires at any of the four campfire sites on campus, candle/sparkler use for an event such as a candlelight vigil and theatrical flame effects for theatrical or entertainment events.

    If you are unsure if your event needs a permit, contact EH&S at 7-2211 or visit the link below.

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    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit /offices/environmental-health-safety/

  • Tobacco and smoke-free campus policy

    勛圖腦瞳扦 is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. The use of tobacco and any smoking products is prohibited on all University-owned or rented property. This policy applies to all students, faculty, staff and visitors, and is applicable 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The purpose of this policy is to provide a healthy environment that promotes the health, well-being and safety of the entire University community.

    Visit the link below for more information about what is considered a tobacco and smoking product. If you have questions, contact the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) coordinator, Rasheema Wright, at rwright6@binghamton.edu.

    The University is committed to supporting all students and employees who wish to stop using tobacco products. Students can access information about cessation treatment, including counseling and nicotine replacement therapy, through Decker Student Health Services. Employees can access support through the Employee Assistance Program and or visit the NY State Smokers' Quitline at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit /operations/policies/policy-621.html

  • Mandela Room and Old Union Hall room requests opening for Spring 2026

    Thinking about your departments future events? The Union will begin accepting requests for events for the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall from Jan. 2, 2026, through Aug. 1, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Use B-There at the link below to make a request.

    For all other rooms:
    The Union will begin accepting requests for events in non-classroom spaces from Aug. 2-Dec. 24, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10. These spaces include:
    - Culinary Makerspace
    - UU Fireplace Lounge
    - CIW Dining Center
    - Peace Quad and Spine locations
    - UU General Meeting Rooms (UU 111, 121, 122, 123, 124, W324, 325 and B08)
    - UU Practice Room WB14B
    - Tillman Lobby and Library Breezeway Tabling
    - YS Kim Korean Student Center

    Faculty/staff can request all other Union Rooms for the Fall 2025 Semester on July 1, 2025.

    For More Information:

    Contact Catherine Faughnan or visit

Arts and Entertainment

  • Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band Tuesday

    Join the Music Department for an exciting evening of eclectic percussion music and Caribbean Steel Drums. Featuring works by Mancini, Lord Kitchener, Stteinquest and McFerrin, this event will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the Chamber Hall of the Anderson Center.

    For ticketing, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /anderson-center/events-list.html

  • Book launch Wednesday for poetry collection, "What to Wear Out"

    Join the Creative Writing Program for a celebration of the publication of "What to Wear Out," a poetry collection by Jen DeGregorio, associate director of the Creative Writing Program.

    The celebration will include an introduction by Leslie Heywood, professor; a reading by the author; a Q&A led by Tina Chang, the director of the creative writing program; and a reception. This event is free and open to the public and will take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the Alumni Lounge of Old O'Connor Hall.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jen DeGregorio or visit

  • Percussion Studio recital Wednesday

    Join the Music Department for a selection of traditional percussion solos and duets, bringing the exciting world of percussion to light. This event will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in Casadesus Recital Hall.

    Admission is free; click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • Graduate recital May 4: Itzel Robles, soprano

    Join Itzel Robles Valdez, soprano, for a captivating recital showcasing the works of composers from Italy, France, the United States, Germany, Mexico and Cuba. Experience a musical journey spanning from the Baroque era to the 20th century.

    In an effort to give back to the community, donations of canned goods/non-perishable items will be accepted at the recital. This event will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Casadesus Recital Hall. Admission is free.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • Binghamton Theatre Dept. presents "Encounters": April 25-May 4

    From April 25 to May 4, experience the creation of a world-renowned Costa Rican choreographer, Rogelio L籀pez, who teams up with 勛圖腦瞳扦 faculty and students to develop an entirely new collaborative production, "Encounters." L籀pez, who has dedicated his career to movement and its investigation as a universal human expression, will explore the theme of "the person and nature" in this original dance-theater work.

    Tickets are $20 for the general public; $15 for Faculty/staff, alumni, seniors and veterans; and $10 for students and children. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Brandon Weber or visit

  • Festival of the Arts 2025

    勛圖腦瞳扦s Festival of the Arts is a vibrant student showcase featuring performances, creative work, screenings, research and hands-on experiences all from the School of the Arts! This. event is free and open to the public.

    It all kicks off from 7:309:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the Grand Corridor and Memorial Courtyard of the Fine Arts Building. Enjoy live music, performances, food and refreshments, cinema in a truck, DIY screen-printed t-shirts, building projections and more both inside and out. Its the perfect way to relax after classes and before finals.

    The festivities continue at 3 p.m. Friday, May 9, with performances, screenings and exhibitions throughout the Arts Building as well as Cinema's offerings in Lecture Hall 6!

    For a detailed schedule and the latest updates, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Maja Dragojlovic or visit /school-of-the-arts/news-events/showcase.html

  • Mother's Day shopping at the Art Museum

    Visit the 勛圖腦瞳扦 Art Museum for your Mother's Day shopping needs! Statement jewelry, handcrafted scarves and journals for sale. These unique pieces make the perfect gift for any mom in your life. Dont wait supplies are limited.

    The 勛圖腦瞳扦 Art Museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and from noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays.

    Click the link below to learn more.

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    Contact Jessica Petrylak or visit /art-museum/

  • Student recital April 27: "An Evening of Chamber Music"

    Join the Deaprtment of Music for an evening of chamber music with accomplished students performing works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Glass and more! This event will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in Casadesus Recital Hall. Free admission.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • "Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy": Feb. 27-June 14

    The 勛圖腦瞳扦 Art Museum presents "Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy," organized by The New York Historical, on view from Feb. 27-June 14, 2025.

    The exhibition explores public monuments and their representations as points of debate over national identity, politics and race. Monuments offer a historical foundation for understanding recent controversies, featuring fragments of a torn-down statue of King George III, a replica of a bulldozed monument by Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage and a maquette of New York Citys first public monument to a Black woman (Harriet Tubman), among other objects. The exhibition reveals how monument-making and monument-breaking have long shaped American life as public statues have been celebrated, attacked, protested, altered and removed.

    "Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy" is curated by Wendy N'lani E. Ikemoto, vice president and chief curator at The New York Historical. The exhibition is supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Additional support is provided at 勛圖腦瞳扦 by the Office of the Provost, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Harpur College Deans Office, the Binghamton Fund for Excellence, the Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls and Rebecca Moshief and Harris Tilevitz 78.

    Also opening in the Mezzanine Gallery is "Existential Color: Photography from the Permanent Collection," organized by John Tagg, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Art History, and Luisa Casella, photograph conservator and Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation. In 1976, John Szarkowski, director of the Department of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art, hailed the arrival of a new generation of color photographers who saw color as existential, as though the world itself existed in color. This new generation included William Eggleston, Stephen Shore and Joel Meyerowitz, whose work here prompts a wider re-examination of color in 勛圖腦瞳扦 Art Museums photographs collection. Within this exhibition, which features works made between the mid-1970s and the early 2000s, a display of historical processes dating back to the mid-nineteenth century shows that color was an integral part of photographic expression from its very beginnings. What viewers are asked is whether Szarkowskis notion of a decisive break holds up or whether the question of color and photography has to be seen from a much longer and broader historical perspective.

    In the Museums Lower Galleries, three small exhibitions will also open: "Chiura Obata: Japanese Art in America," curated by Yao Shen He 27; "History and Myth: Violence in Early Modern Prints," curated by Leah Dascoli 26; and "Japanese Design and the Arts and Crafts Movement in New York," curated by Joseph Leach, curator of collections and exhibitions.

    For details on upcoming programming, see the Art Museum's Events page at the link below and on social media. All events are free and open to the public.

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    Contact Jessica Petrylak or visit /art-museum/events.html

Career Development

  • Faculty informational session today with Rockefeller Institute of Government

    The Fleishman Center, in collaboration with the President's Office and Graduate Schools, is thrilled to invite you to join a dynamic conversation with representatives from the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, New York States premier public policy think tank, from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 28, in UU-133A.

    Founded in 1981, the Institute leads cutting-edge research and analysis to help shape evidence-based solutions for the most pressing challenges facing our communities and governments.

    The Rockefeller Institute's programs offer opportunities to our doctoral and graduate students in science, technology and engineering in public sector roles; law, public policy, human services and education. Learn more at:

    Light refreshments will be provided. Register at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Morgan White or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Concert and facilities manager

    Professional vacancy: Concert and facilities manager

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    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Postdoctoral research associate

    The postdoctoral research associate will be responsible for accomplishing the Specific Aims of the NIGMS R35 GM130207 project entitled "Chemical Approaches to Control the Function of Regulatory RNAs." The project focuses on the synthesis, biophysical studies and biological (cell culture) experiments to test the ability of backbone-modified nucleic acid analogues to modulate the structure and function of biologically relevant RNAs.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided below.

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    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Senior staff assistant, CCPA Dean's Office

    Professional vacancy: Senior staff assistant, CCPA Dean's Office (Internal only)

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    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Assistant director of operations and staff development, Campus Recreation

    Professional vacancy: Assistant director of operations and staff development, Campus Recreation

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    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Director of information technology, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science

    Professional vacancy: Director of information technology, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science (Internal only)

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    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Speech and language pathologist

    Professional vacancy: Speech and language pathologist

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    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Circulation assistant

    Professional vacancy: Circulation assistant

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    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Parking operations manager

    Professional vacancy: Parking operations manager

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Associate vice president for University development

    Professional vacancy: Associate vice president for University development

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Assistant athletic trainer

    Professional vacancy: Assistant athletic trainer

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Communications specialist

    Professional vacancy: Communications specialist

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Graduate admissions systems specialist

    Professional vacancy: Graduate admissions systems specialist

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Document control coordinator, Facilities Management

    Professional vacancy: Document control coordinator, Facilities Management

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Associate dean for strategic initiatives

    Professional vacancy: Associate dean for strategic initiatives (Internal Only)

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Coordinator for communication success and integrated learning

    Professional vacancy: Coordinator for communication success and integrated learning

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Technical support analyst

    Professional vacancy: Technical support analyst

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Executive administrator, NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York

    The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York is actively seeking an experienced administrative professional to serve as program coordinator and executive assistant to the CEO. The position entails three core responsibilities: (i) provide administrative support to the CEO (primary) and additional support to other members of the leadership team as needed; (ii) serve as a primary liaison between the CEO's office and the Engine's key stakeholders including the extended leadership team, governance board, NSF program directors, vendors and partners; (iii) coordinate and manage key program events internal and external and special projects, as they arise.

    In short, the appointee to this role will play a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient execution of the high-volume, high-visibility efforts of the Engine and be a supportive force in advancing the Engine's mission and goals, while executing duties with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided.

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Program manager, Supply Chain

    The program manager will be an integral member of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (E&IP) responsible for managing the New Energy New York (NENY) Supply Chain initiative and partners, including outreach, recruitment and engagement of external startups and established companies as participants and partners across E&IP programs and NENY in general.

    The program manager, working with the NENY Supply Chain team, will assist in identifying and recruiting companies that are potential battery supply chain candidates and coordinate the process to qualify the companies. In collaboration with the NENY Supply Chain team, the program manager will also work on supply chain assessments and gap analysis, strategy development and support for product testing, compliance with certification requirements and product performance measurements.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided.

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Senior program manager, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships

    The senior program manager will be an integral member of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP), responsible for the oversight of academic innovation and technology transfer programming. EIP oversees intellectual property management and commercialization of university R&D-based inventions, including through a suite of programs supporting industry partnerships, customer discovery, technology development and entrepreneurship training. The team is looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for technology innovation to develop and implement strategies for fostering a campus culture of use-inspired R&D and accelerating the translation of university inventions.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Graphic designer, Office of Creative Services

    Professional vacancy: Graphic designer, Office of Creative Services

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Business systems administrator

    Professional vacancy: Business systems administrator

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Assistant dean for graduate student success

    Professional vacancy: Assistant dean for graduate student success

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Student services specialist, Graduate School Dean's Office

    Professional vacancy: Student services specialist, Graduate School Dean's Office

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: UBMS summer tutor

    The Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) program at 勛圖腦瞳扦 is one of eight TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen participating students' math and science skills. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue post-secondary degrees in math and science and ultimately careers in the math and science profession. UBMS will have a six-week residential summer program (including an additional orientation week) for up to twenty high school students at 勛圖腦瞳扦. The tutor is a part-time position during the summer program.

    UBMS is looking for people interested in tutoring high school students (ages 14-18), primarily in the areas of math, technology, lab sciences, literature/composition and nursing (other areas may apply). UBMS seeks reliable individuals with good interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work with others, the desire to engage youth, strong organizational skills and sensitivity to diverse students' needs. Tutors will work Monday to Thursday afternoon. Hours will be based on program needs. Orientation Week training runs from June 25-27 and June 30-July 3.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: UBMS part-time summer instructor

    The Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) program at 勛圖腦瞳扦 is one of eight TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The program's goal is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science and, ultimately, careers in the math and science professions.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: UBMS summer peer counselor

    The Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) program at 勛圖腦瞳扦 is one of eight TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen participating students' math and science skills. The program's goal is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and encourage them to pursue post-secondary degrees in math and science and, ultimately, careers in the math and science professions. UBMS will have a six-week residential summer program (including an additional orientation week) for up to twenty high school students at 勛圖腦瞳扦. The peer counselor is a full-time position during the summer program.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: College physician

    Professional vacancy: College physician

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Assistant director, Student Accounts

    Professional vacancy: Assistant director, Student Accounts

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Lab assistant, Psychology

    Professional vacancy: Lab assistant, Psychology

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Assistant technical director, Theatre

    Professional vacancy: Assistant technical director, Theatre

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Field technician, Public Archaeology Facility

    PAF projects cover the areas of transportation, gas pipelines, wind farms, solar farms, communication towers, hydroelectric relicensing, mining permits, buried utilities and other state or federally permitted developments.

    Under the supervision of project directors and crew chiefs, field technicians are responsible for conducting reconnaissance surveys, unit excavations, feature excavations, cultural material collection and documentation on local and overnight projects according to Cultural Resource Management (CRM) professional standards. Field technicians may also be responsible for laboratory work under the direction of project directors.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided.

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Brand strategist

    Professional vacancy: Brand strategist

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • SUNY Startup Summer School Apply by May 23

    SUNY Startup Summer School (S4) is a ten-week virtual training program that provides students, faculty and staff with the knowledge and networks that will enable them to commercialize breakthrough technology.

    S4 is a one-stop destination for instructional webinars led by renowned speakers, accelerated Innovation Corps entrepreneurial training by experienced coaches, and proposal development support from experts who specialize in working with researchers and startups. All SUNY students, faculty, staff, startup leaders and community members with entrepreneurial ambition are encouraged to enroll. S4 runs from late May through the end of July, and there is no cost to participate.

    Applications are being accepted now through May 23. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathryn Cherny or visit

Construction

  • Science Library elevator shutdown: Jan. 8-Apr. 29

    The Science Library elevator will be shut down from Jan. 8-April 29. The shutdown is needed to modernize and upgrade the elevator.

    Contact Renee Andrews with any questions, at randrews@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Renee Andrews

  • Minor office renovations in Old Champlain and Administration Building begin today

    Some minor office renovations will take place in Old Champlain rooms G57 and G49 and Administration Building room 311 beginning Monday, April 28. Work will involve constructing new walls and installing new doors. The work is expected to be complete in two weeks.

    Contact Rosalie Swift with any questions, at rswift@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rosalie Swift

  • Science Library elevator project affects ground floor door

    Due to the ongoing Science Library elevator renovation project, the ground floor exterior door facing the Greenhouse will be closed until the end of April, except for emergency exiting only.

    Contact project coordinator Renee Andrews with any questions, at randrews@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Renee Andrews

  • Chenango Room Addition project upcoming construction activity; chilled water shutdown

    ***A change has been made to the duration of the chilled water shutdown scheduled for today, April 2, as part of the Chenango Room Addition project. The shutdown will begin today, April 2, as previously announced, and continue through July 30, or sooner. Portable AC units will be provided.***

    The following construction activities will take place as part of the work to advance the Chenango Room Addition project.
    - A site contractor will be setting equipment in preparation for rerouting the asphalt walk in the Science 1 courtyard on March 28.
    - Fencing for the project will begin Monday, March 31. There will be access to the main entrance until an entrance through the courtyard is completed through room 140.
    - On Tuesday, April 1, installation of temporary partitions will begin in the corridor of G30 and G24. Access to stair A from these corridors will be prohibited. Signage will be posted restricting access/occupancy of this area. Access from the first floor through stair A to the courtyard will not be impacted.
    - Temporary partitions will also be installed on the first floor in corridor 100 outside restroom 116A. This corridor will still have access through the doors but will be closed off to through traffic to the main entrance beginning April 7. Emergency egress will be available through stair A and the elevator will not be affected.
    - Temporary partitions across corridor 122 will also be started but access to the main entrance will remain until another access is made through room 140.
    - Demolition and asbestos abatement will start on the ground floor on April 7. Demolition activities can be loud and cause vibrations.
    - Demolition on the first floor will start on April 14.

    Contact Lisa Sklender with any questions at lsklener@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lisa Sklener or visit /news/story/5457/construction-of-chenango-room-addition-to-continue-through-fall-2026

  • Accessibility consultant building visits April 28-May 1

    Accessibility consultant building visits April 28-May 1
    Consultants gathering information for an accessibility study will be in the following buildings Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 1. They will be using instruments to take measurements, but this should not affect normal building operations:

    - Baseball Clubhouse
    - C4
    - Health Sciences Building
    - Pharmacy
    - Old Champaign
    - Old O'Connor
    - Old Johnson
    - West Gym
    - Whitney

    Contact James Battaglini with any questions, at jbattagl@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact James Battaglini

  • Science 1 restrooms closures

    The following restrooms are being closed for work related to the upcoming Chenango Room renovation project. Beginning today, March 13, Science 1 restrooms 116A and 120A and the janitor's closet, 118, will be closed until Aug. 2026. Restrooms in the other wing,155A and 151A, will be available, as well as Academic B rooms 115 and 117. Beginning March 17, restrooms 245A and 247A (accessed via the elevator or stair A) will also be available. Signage will be in place to direct people to these alternate locations.

    Contact Joseph Costello with any questions at jcostello5@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joe Costello

  • Lot E1 closure

    Parking lot E1 will be closed Monday, Nov. 4, in advance of activity associated with the East Gym addition project. The lot will remain closed for the duration of the project, which is anticipated to take 15 to 18 months. The contractor will be using the lot to support construction activities. Additional parking is available in lot G1 adjacent to the Welcome Center. Signage is in place to indicate the upcoming closure.

    Contact Gregg Konnick, project coordinator, at gkonnick@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Konnick

  • East Gym Addition construction activity

    Preliminary construction activity for the East Gym Addition project will begin Monday, Nov. 4. The contractor will be fencing the site and conducting surveying work. A construction trailer to support operations will be delivered to the staging area on lot E1 before 7 a.m. A section of the walkway on the north side of the East Gym, from the track to the recreation tennis courts, will be closed with signage in place indicating pedestrian detours. The track and courts will remain accessible. As previously announced, parking in lot E1 will be closed beginning Nov. 4. Alternate parking is available in lot G1 or elsewhere on campus. The project is expected to take 18 months to complete.

    Contact project coordinator Gregg Konnick with any questions, at gkonnick@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Konnick

General

  • SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference sponsorship opportunities

    On April 28, 勛圖腦瞳扦 will host the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference. It is the first time Binghamton has hosted this conference, and it is the only campus holding the conference this year. Over three hundred student and faculty attendees from across the system are expected to attend.

    If any campus unit or office is interested in sponsorship opportunities at SURC, contact Rachel Coker at rcoker@binghamton.edu for more details and/or discussion.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit

  • Reminder: Libraries Special Collections Book Arts Competition submissions today

    Submissions for the Libraries Special Collections Book Arts Competition are due Monday, April 28.

    The chosen winner of the competition will be awarded $500, and their piece will become part of the Libraries' collections and be discoverable in the catalog.

    For more info on eligibility, submission guidelines and more, see the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Blythe Roveland-Brenton or visit

  • Using your e-transportation device on campus

    As the weather warms up, Environmental Health and Safety reminds the campus community that e-transportation devices must be registered. The process is free and quick!

    Lithium batteries are plentiful and present hazards that must be managed for the safety of all campus community members.
    All e-transportation devices powered by a lithium-ion battery such as e-bikes, e-scooters and e-hoverboards brought to, stored or charged on campus must be registered.

    You will need to provide photos of each device and battery. You can access the registration form via phone or computer at the link below.

    This registration does not apply to battery-operated devices such as but not limited to laptops, desktop computers, iPads, tablets, cell phones, ADA Mobility Devices, hybrid or electric vehicles, etc.

    勛圖腦瞳扦 has established several safety guidelines for e-transportation users. To learn more about the policy, go to: /operations/policies/policy-422.html

    For More Information:

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit /offices/environmental-health-safety/fire-prevention/battery-fire-safety.html

  • SADDI Grant applications now open

    The SADDI Grant was created to streamline funding through 勛圖腦瞳扦s Road Map strategic plan. This process allows divisional offices to compete for funds that assist with student-focused programming that promotes social justice and/or celebrates diversity.

    Some guidelines for the program include:

    - Grant funding seeks to aid in retention initiatives for underrepresented minority students.
    - Due to limited funds, SADDI grants are not intended to sustain programming but instead are "seed" funds that help launch diversity initiatives.
    - Departments are encouraged to collaborate on projects and programs with each other.
    - Student organizations must partner or be sponsored by a department of mutual interest for eligibility.
    - Creative, innovative and technological ideas are welcomed!

    The SADDI Committee assists the divisional diversity officers (DDO) with grant decisions. Applicants should contact the DDOs for specific questions about the application process.

    For More Information:

    Contact Anne Saint-Juste or visit /student-affairs/initiatives/saddi/grant/index.html

  • Volunteer for physical therapy student labs

    Are you or someone you know living with a neurological condition like stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinsons Disease, spinal cord injury, ALS, or Guillain-Barr矇 Syndrome? The Department of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in hands-on learning labs for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students.

    Participation will provide invaluable learning opportunities for future physical therapists while helping them understand and improve their skills in working with neurological conditions. You will provide valuable, real-life insight to students.

    Volunteers are anticipated to participate in 7-8 hands-on learning labs (each lab is two hours long) where YOU are the patient.

    These hands-on labs will take place between Feb. and April 2025, at the Division of Physical Therapy, 48 Corliss Avenue, Johnson City, NY. Exact dates and times will be shared after contact.

    Free parking will be provided to participants.

    If youre interested, contact Gurpreet Singh, at gsingh@binghamton.edu or 913-832-7605, or Sue OBrien, at sobrien@binghamton.edu or 585-747-7310. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gurpreet Singh or visit

  • La Table Fran癟aise Tuesdays

    Venez nombreux, la Table fran癟aise est de retour!

    The French Table will meet this semester from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Appalachian Dining Hall! Find the group near the big windows overlooking campus in the second-floor dining area.

    The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Students, faculty, staff and local community members of all levels, backgrounds and goals are invited for lively conversation in French.

    Contact Miller McLean, at mmclean2@binghamton.edu, with any questions or to be added to our mailing list.

    For More Information:

    Contact Miller McLean

  • Employee Campus Climate Survey

    Help foster a healthier campus community by taking the SUNY Campus Climate Survey.

    This survey is intended to gather information about the incidence of sexual and interpersonal violence and knowledge of related policies and resources available on campus. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and will be sent to your 勛圖腦瞳扦 email. Your participation is voluntary. You may choose to skip questions or stop responding at any point.

    Your answers are confidential and will only be reported in terms of groups of employees rather than as individuals. This survey does ask some questions about sexual and interpersonal violence, both your own experiences and your experiences with students who have experienced sexual/interpersonal violence.

    Some of the language used in this survey is explicit, and some people may find it uncomfortable. Information on how to get help appears at the bottom of each page and is available anonymously at any time on the SAVR resource at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Katy Perry

  • Reminder Bing in the Spring: Add your events, programs and activities to B-Engaged!

    Reminder: Have an event, program or activity? Add it to B-Engaged and use the #Stree-freeBing tag!

    This year, the Stress-free Bing Committee kicked things off even earlier with "Bing in the Spring", a collaborative effort to highlight all events from March 17 onward. The goal is to support students as they return from spring break and de-stress as they navigate the end of the semester.

    Add events to B-Engaged:
    1. Publish your event(s) on B-Engaged
    2. Use the Stress-free Bing event tag
    3. Add The Union and Campus Activities as a co-host

    Need help with B-Engaged? Contact bengaged@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Peter Nardone or visit

  • Bearcat Bowl Give Back Challenge: Part 1

    As the University strives towards a more employee engagement atmosphere and with many employees engaging in community service, the Giveback Challenge is the place where the two connect. This portion of the competition will allow for the University to showcase another example of community service!

    Divisions will be competing for points through a clothing drive. Employees are asked to donate new and or gently used men's clothing (coats, hats, gloves, scarves, shirts, pants, shorts, ties, dress shirts and dress pants) that will be donated to the Binghamton Rescue Mission.

    Divisions will earn one point for each large bag of donations placed in the respective donation bins.

    For questions about the Give Back Challenge or the Bearcat Bowl, reach out to Andre Mathis, employee engagement specialist, at amathis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit

  • "Stand Up! Womens Activism in the Archives" exhibit now on view

    勛圖腦瞳扦 Libraries Special Collections presents Stand Up! Womens Activism in the Archives exhibit. To see materials on display, visit Special Collections anytime between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday in Bartle Library North. No appointment is required.

    The exhibit explores feminist activism, locally, nationally and internationally, with a special focus on the Second Wave Feminist movement of the 1970s.

    For more information, read the latest Special Collections Blog with the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Libraries Special Collections or visit

  • Accessibility add-on now available in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides

    勛圖腦瞳扦 has purchased an add-on to ensure documents created in Google Workspace are accessible to people of all abilities. Grackle Workspace is now available to everyone using a Google account.

    Grackle Workspace integrates seamlessly into the campus Google Workspace, providing built-in accessibility checkers for Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Grackle gives Google document creators access to automated checks, guided fixes and easy conversions to compliant, accessible formats like tagged PDFs and accessible HTML. This new accessibility tool will assist the entire campus with creating inclusive digital content and promoting accessibility for all.

    Grackle Workspace is easy to install and requires little training to use effectively. Begin making inclusive documents accessible to everyone in just a few steps. See the Accessibility Knowledge Base for more information below!

    For More Information:

    Contact Krista Poppe or visit

  • The Libraries expand access with Cambridge eBooks

    The Libraries are happy to announce expanded access to approximately 50,000 Cambridge eBooks as part of an evidence-based acquisition program that runs through Dec. 31, 2026.

    For the next two years, the Libraries will have subscription access to Cambridge eBooks and can make perpetual purchases based on usage, amongst other criteria, at the end of each calendar year.

    The eBooks that are included in this program are interdisciplinary in nature and offer high-quality resources for both curricular and research purposes that will benefit all departments and colleges at 勛圖腦瞳扦.

    For more information, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Matt Gallagher or visit

  • First Annual Campus-Community Engagement Report (2023-24)

    The Center for Civic Engagement is pleased to share the first annual Campus-Community Engagement Report. This report highlights a variety of community engagement activities and initiatives during the 2023-24 academic year. These activities were led by various units and include community-engaged learning, community-engaged research, community-based experiential learning, co-curricular community involvement and more. With this report, CCE celebrates the incredible efforts and community-engaged work of 勛圖腦瞳扦s faculty, staff, students and community partners.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Renae Barber or visit

  • Crosswalk safety reminder

    The 勛圖腦瞳扦 campus becomes very active during the day with both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, especially when classes are changing. Pedestrian and motorist safety is a shared responsibility. Not following the laws, either by the pedestrian or motorist, can be very dangerous even deadly.

    New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law 禮 1151 governs the responsibilities of pedestrians and drivers as they relate to crosswalks.

    What does this law mean for pedestrians and drivers?

    When a pedestrian is already within the crosswalk, the motorist must yield or stop. A motorist does not have to stop if a person is merely approaching the crosswalk, or signaling an intention to enter it, but only if a person is already in the crosswalk as the car is approaching. The law also prohibits pedestrians from suddenly stepping off the curb in front of a vehicle and walking into the path of the vehicle.

    In both cases the motorist failing to yield or the pedestrian stepping off the curb police can issue a traffic ticket to the person violating the law. That includes the pedestrian who is also required to obey Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL 禮1150).

    Whether youre a pedestrian or a driver, know the law and abide by it. Drivers, be aware of driving conditions, especially on a crowded college campus. Pedestrians, use caution when crossing a roadway. Look both ways before crossing and don't be distracted by friends or the music in your earphones.

    Pedestrians generally have the right of way in a crosswalk, but that right of way is not absolute and is frequently misunderstood. By understanding and respecting the law, both as drivers and pedestrians, our campus roadways will be safe for everyone.

    For More Information:

    Contact Anjelica Rowe or visit /police/safety-resources/crosswalk-safety.html

  • Looking to hire at 勛圖腦瞳扦? Meet the team that helps land the best candidates

    Hiring a new employee can easily become overwhelming, especially if the person leading the search isnt familiar with every step of the process.

    Inevitably, questions arise:

    Whats the most effective way to frame the job description? Which are the best places to advertise the job opening? How do we coordinate each meeting when the applicants arrive for their interviews? What paperwork must be signed? And, once the new hire starts, what tools could help them acclimate to life at Binghamton?

    Thats where Sharon ONeill, Diana Castellanos and Andre Mathis 勛圖腦瞳扦s Office of Talent and Engagement (OTE) step in. Launched just before the COVID-19 pandemic, OTE has expanded to provide comprehensive support for attracting, developing and, most importantly, retaining a high-performing workforce University-wide.

    To learn more, click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit /news/story/5466/binghamton-university-jobs-best-hiring-practices

  • Campus dining and meal plan survey: April 17-30

    Faculty and staff are eligible to participate in a brief survey about the future of dining services and meal plans at 勛圖腦瞳扦. Your input will help the University improve dining options available to the campus community. The survey will run from Thursday, April 17, to Wednesday, April 30, and takes about 10 minutes to complete.

    This survey is being conducted by an independent consultant working on behalf of 勛圖腦瞳扦, and the information gathered is solely for Binghamtons internal use. Your identity will remain anonymous and will not be linked to your responses. Auxiliary Services thank you for your time and input!

    For More Information:

    Contact Auxiliary Services or visit

  • Collections highlight: "Docuseek"

    The Libraries are happy to announce streaming access to approximately 2,800 high-quality academic documentaries curated by Docuseek.

    The database streams essential independent, social-issue and environmental films to universities, providing exclusive access to content from renowned leaders in documentary film. These films are distributed by video publishers such as Bullfrog, Collective Eye, dGenerate, Fanlight, First Run Features, Good Docs, Icarus, KimStim, the National Film Board of Canada and Women Make Movies.

    For more information about Docuseek, visit the latest Library blog with the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Matt Gallagher or visit

  • Faculty sign up to participate in Commencement 2025

    The Commencement Office invites all faculty to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

    Commencement is a special weekend for graduates and their guests. Nothing honors graduates more than the presence of the faculty who guided them through their time here. Register at the link below by May 1 to sit on stage.

    Commencement ceremonies will be held May 15, 16 and 17.

    For questions or further information, visit the link below or contact Sarah LoPiccolo, at sarah.lopiccolo@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sarah LoPiccolo or visit /commencement/faculty-staff/

  • Food Pantry food drive

    The Food Pantry is collecting non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products through May 1. All donations will be collected by the Food Pantry and distributed to those in need within the campus community. Drop-off locations include:

    - Binghamton Food Pantry, 2nd floor Iroquois Commons, CIW
    - Residential Life office, Onondaga Hall 110, CIW
    - ISSS office, Old Champlain 142
    - Alumni Center, Old OConnor
    - Dean of Students office, University Union West 205

    For More Information:

    Contact Food Pantry or visit /services/pantry/index.html

  • Binghamton's best stories sent to your inbox every week! Sign up today to stay connected

    Every Saturday, were delivering the top stories about 勛圖腦瞳扦s incredible students, faculty and graduates right to your inbox! Dont miss out sign up so you can stay connected with everything you need to know about Bing.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit

  • Accessibility study on campus

    勛圖腦瞳扦 Facilities Management is sponsoring an accessibility study to understand how accessibility can be increased throughout campus. This study is managed by D2D Design, operating with multiple teams to visit and evaluate accessibility for both the general campus exterior and the interior of 93 buildings. They will be going through the buildings looking at all public spaces that students, faculty or staff may need access to, like common areas, classrooms, labs, restrooms, offices, conference rooms and breakrooms.

    At the end of the study, the consultants will provide an in-depth report on all the reviewed campus spaces and a list of recommendations about improving accessibility. For this report, the consultants will be taking measurements and pictures while they examine different areas. These photos are for documentation purposes only, in order to produce an accurate list of recommendations. These photos will not be shared or published outside of the recommendation report for Facilities Management review.

    A notification will be sent in advance to the building administrator when their building is coming up for evaluation. Facilities will share a list of general spaces to be looked at, along with the preselected offices for review. This will allow the building administrator to share the notification with their constituents and provide feedback to Facilities Management about any potential problems with scheduled spaces. The office would like to set up a brief meeting with the building administrator or another representative on the first day of the evaluation to introduce the consultants, along with the Facilities Management staff member who will accompany them during the visit.

    More information about the physical accessibility on campus and how to report accessibility issues can be found at the site below.

    For any questions or concerns, contact James Battaglini, physical accessibility coordinator, at jbattagl@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact James Battaglini or visit /about/accessibility/physical/index.html

  • Contract submission and processing guidelines

    All contracts and related documents requiring a University signature must be submitted through the Contract Workflow system at the link below.

    To ensure sufficient time for required reviews and potential negotiations, allow 68 weeks for processing. The Contract Workflow system is the Universitys centralized platform for managing the full lifecycle of contracts. The system:

    - Ensures the appropriate review and approvals are completed
    - Improves collaboration between contract submitters and review groups (e.g., Legal, ITS, Risk)
    - Coordinates signatures with authorized University signatories.
    - Provides real-time tracking and status updates

    Note that any agreements that arent processed through the proper channels and not signed by an authorized University representative arent considered valid.

    Contract Training is offered the first Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m. Sign up through the University Center for Training and Development.

    If you would like tailored contracts training for your department or have additional questions relating to the Contracts Workflow process, contact Cindy Knickerbocker, contract administrator, at cjknick@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Knickerbocker or visit

  • Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Expo Friday

    Join mechanical engineering students to celebrate the completion of their capstone design projects from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the Engineering Building Fabrication Lab.

    High schoolers, students, parents and professionals are welcome. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Elizabeth Kucharek or visit

  • Bearcat Bowl Give Back Challenge: Part 2

    If you haven't been able to participate in the first part of the Give Back Challenge, here's another way to help your division earn points toward the Bearcat Bowl. The Office of Talent and Engagement is partnering with the Binghamton Fund to host the second part of the Give Back Challenge. You may have received a letter or seen the Dateline post from the Binghamton Fund about making a gift, which is a worthy investment into the continued success of our University.

    From April 1 to May 6, any employee who gives to the Binghamton Fund will earn one point for their division. Any employee who signs up for payroll deduction during this time will earn two points for their division. Join in on giving back to not only help your division earn points but also to make a lasting impact on our students and university community.

    The Give Back Challenges are part of the ongoing efforts and other challenges happening within the Bearcat Bowl. For questions about the Binghamton Fund, contact Laurel O'Connor, Binghamton Fund coordinator, at loconno2@binghamton.edu. For questions about the Bearcat Bowl, contact Andre Mathis, employee engagement specialist, at amathis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit /foundation/giving/facultystaff-giving.html

  • Employee Alumni Reception: May 6

    勛圖腦瞳扦 alumni who work at the University are invited to a reception at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, in the Benet Alumni Lounge located in Old O'Connor Hall. There is no cost to attend, but registration is appreciated.

    Register at the link below!

    For More Information:

    Contact Alicia Casper or visit

  • Institute for Child Development celebrates 50 years

    The Institute for Child Development is celebrating 50 years of service, research and education this year. The ICD would like to honor the diversity of the children, adolescents and families who receive services, as well as the unique contributions of our many staff, trainees and volunteers over the years.

    If you have ever been a part of programming or walked alongside the ICD as it grew, the Institute would love to hear from you! Visit the website below and click the "Share Your ICD Story!" link to help build a unique history to share during this year's celebrations!

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Cavalari or visit

  • May NewB Cafe Register by May 6

    The school year is coming to a close, but with it comes a new hope of summer projects! The Office of Talent and Engagement invites new employees (Faculty, professional staff, classified staff, MC and RF) of the Bearcat Empire to join the return of the Summer season with the May NewB Cafe.

    The May NewB cafe will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 20, at the MarketPlace Fireplace Lounge, University Union.

    Register by Tuesday, May 6. For any questions, contact Andre Mathis, employee engagement specialist, at amathis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit

  • Volunteer for the Senior Champagne Send-Off

    It's that time of year again! 勛圖腦瞳扦 needs your help at the Senior Champagne Send-Off. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, on the Peace Quad. All volunteers will be asked to arrive at 4 .pm. for a walk-through.

    Fill out the Google form below to volunteer.

    For More Information:

    Contact Megan Hall or visit

  • Title IX Newsletter

    The Title IX Office releases a semesterly newsletter to update the campus community about planned activities, important updates and opportunities for engagement. Find news and updates for the spring semester at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Katy Perry or visit /services/title-ix/about/newsletter.html

  • Commencement Office seeks volunteers for Spring 2025 ceremonies

    The 勛圖腦瞳扦 Commencement Office is recruiting volunteers for the 2025 Commencement ceremonies and needs your help particularly for the SOM ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, and the Harpur Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17.

    Fill out the Volunteer Participation Form linked below to sign up for a shift, and share this link with others who might be interested in volunteering with you. Thank you for your continued support of this exciting University event.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jen Bobzien or visit

  • EAP office hours

    The Employee Assistance Program will be hosting on-location office hours every Wednesday from 1-5 p.m., alternating between the Decker Health Sciences Building and the School of Pharmacy Building. All Employees are welcome to utilize these office hours, regardless of work location.

    - Wednesday, April 30: School of Pharmacy
    - Wednesday, May 7: Health Science Building Room 141
    - Wednesday, May 14: School of Pharmacy
    - Wednesday, May 21: Health Science Building Room 141
    - Wednesday, May 28: School of Pharmacy

    If you would like to schedule an appointment, you can email eap@binghamton.eduor call 607-777-6655. Walk-ins, while limited to availability, are also a welcomed option.

    For More Information:

    Contact Angella Kim

  • ISSS seeks Friendship Family Program participants Fall 2025

    The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is recruiting new members for its Friendship Family Program, which provides an opportunity for a family or individual from the community to form a social relationship with one or more international students. This can consist of family dinners, phone calls or getting together for coffee, tea or a movie. Friendship Families also make a special effort to reach out to students during the holidays when campus is closed. Participants are paired in late August and will meet at a fall semester Meet and Greet event.

    Note: Friendship Families do not provide housing, financial, academic, medical or psychological assistance. Interested Friendship Families can apply online by Sunday, July 27. Questions may be directed to Annie Smith at dsmith66@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Annie Smith or visit /international/student-scholar-services/programs/friendship-family-program.html

Health and Wellness

  • How can BUIC help you?

    The 勛圖腦瞳扦 Interfaith Council (BUIC) is available as a resource, not just for students but for faculty and staff as well. BUIC members are available to provide support and guidance or information about different spiritual and religious communities in our area. Non-denominational prayer spaces are also available on campus for reflection, meditation or prayer.

    For more information, visit the BUIC website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Riley or visit /dean-of-students/buic/index.html

  • "Rx Smart: Educate and Empower" information session Wednesday

    Join B-Healthy to learn more about drug safety! From 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in UU-111, B-Healthy will offer programming and information about the essentials of harm reduction, including an on-site Narcan training and medication drop box. There will also be free drug testing strips, medication lock boxes and Deterra bags for safe drug disposal.

    Come by to learn about how to make campus safer for everyone. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rasheema Wright or visit

  • Intensive Stuttering Clinic for Adolescents and Adults

    The Intensive Stuttering Clinic for Adolescents and Adults is being offered by the 勛圖腦瞳扦 Research and Therapy Lab. This program is for adolescents and adults who stutter, ages 16 and up. It is offered at no cost as it is supported by grants and private donations.

    The clinic was developed by two licensed speech language pathologists, Rodney Gabel and Cody Dew, both of whom have experience providing therapy services to people who stutter. Therapy services will be administered by graduate student clinicians under supervision, and four other licensed speech-language pathologists and graduate students in the Department of Speech and Language Pathology.

    The intensive clinic runs on Thursday evenings, between 4-7 p.m.. The begins on Monday, June 2, and ends on Thursday, July 3. Additional therapy sessions will be offered each week following the intensive clinic. For more information, contact stutteringclin@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rodney M Gabel or visit /decker/speech-language-pathology/stuttering-clinic.html

  • Join the Digital Wellness Challenge! April 28-May 2

    Are you ready to cultivate a deeper sense of wellness and positivity in your life? B-Healthy invites you to participate in our Digital Wellness Challenge for all students, faculty and staff.

    Digital wellness is the intentional pursuit of a healthy relationship with technology, maximizing its benefits while minimizing negative impacts on mental, emotional and physical well-being. It involves conscious adoption of sustainable habits aligned with personal values and goals, allowing for a balanced integration of the digital and physical worlds to achieve overall flourishing.

    For one week, B-Healthy encourages you to try a different challenge each day to be more intentional about your digital usage. We've curated daily tips, resources and activities to help you explore and develop new digital wellness habits.

    On April 28, registered participants will receive an email with their first challenge! Starting late? Visit the website for all the details of the challenge.

    Submit reflections to be eligible for a prize! Final submissions for reflections are due at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6.

    Keep a lookout for email reminders, and if you tend to use social media, follow the B-Healthy Instagram @bhealthybingu for daily story posts!

    This is an individual challenge that you can do anywhere and anytime! Team up with friends to challenge each other to complete all five days.

    Whats in it for you?
    At the end of the challenge, the B-Healthy Office in Academic B will give a prize to all participants who submit their self-reflection forms by the due date.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit

  • B-Healthy's weekly wellness tip

    Take breaks from screens to relax, exercise and connect face-to-face. Balance your digital and real life!

    TIP:
    Create tech-free zones Designate areas (bedroom or while dining) as tech-free zones to foster quality moments with others.

    Stay connected and find valuable information about all health topics and resources on- and off-campus, plus upcoming events and ways to engage by following our socials.

    Instagram: @bhealthybingu
    TikTok: @healthpeers

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit /bhealthy/index.html

  • Juneteenth 5K Call for volunteers

    The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is gearing up for the Second Annual Juneteenth 5K Run, Walk and Roll, and the planning committee is seeking volunteers for various day-of-event activities. The event takes place at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, starting and ending in the East Gym parking lot. Water and light refreshments will be provided and volunteers receive a free t-shirt.

    Find event information and volunteer sign-ups at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ada Robinson-Perez or visit /diversity-equity-inclusion/juneteenth.html

  • "Let's Get Planning: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxies": May 8

    Part of planning for the future is ensuring that you have designated someone to make financial and medical decisions for you in the event you become incapacitated. You can help your loved one legally appoint trusted individuals to speak on their behalf.

    Attorney at Law, Melissa Krause, will help to clarify the difference between Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy, how they work, and how to manage conflicts that may arise between them, as well as discuss DNRs. Retirees, faculty and staff can join from noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, via Zoom at the link below. No registration necessary.

    For More Information:

    Contact Corinna Kruman or visit

  • From farm to your table: Join the summer farm share program

    Its back! The Russell Farms and B-Healthy farm share collaboration returns for Summer 2025. Signing up is simple choose your share size (a box of seasonal fruits and vegetables), add any optional upgrades and get ready for 10 weeks of fresh, local produce.

    Pickups are from 35 p.m. every Wednesday, starting June 6, in the circle in front of the East Gym (Lot E). Each week, youll also receive a newsletter from Russell Farms with share details, swap options and recipes to try. Sign up online by following the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberly Peabody or visit

  • Camp Dream Speak Live intensive treatment program for children and teens who stutter

    The 勛圖腦瞳扦 Stuttering Research and Therapy Lab will be offering Camp Dream. Speak. Live the week of July 7-11.

    This is an intensive treatment program for children and teens who stutter, developed by the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research. It is offered free of charge for all participants. This program does not target fluency as an outcome. Instead, the targeted goals include:
    - Increasing childrens communication competence
    - Improving how they feel about their ability to communicate
    - Lessening the influence of stuttering on their overall quality of life
    - Increasing their positive perception of their ability to establish peer to peer relationships
    - Enhancing their leadership skills

    For more information, contact stutteringclin@binghamton.edu, or click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rodney M Gabel or visit /decker/speech-language-pathology/stuttering-clinic.html

NCAA Division I Athletics

  • Baseball vs. Cornell Tuesday

    Join the Division of Athletics at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the Bearcats Baseball Complex as Binghamton hosts Cornell.

    Click the link below for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Liz Flynn or visit

  • Softball wins America East regular-season Championship

    The Binghamton softball team has won the America East regular-season title and will be the No. 1 seed when it hosts the conference tournament May 7-10.

    To read more, click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact David O'Brian or visit

  • Men's Tennis back-to-back NEC Champions

    Congratulations to the Men's Tennis team, which won the 2025 Northeast Conference Championship.

    This means that Binghamton earned their second straight automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The selection show, where Binghamton will learn it's NCAA First Round matchup, is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 28.

    This win continues their streak as champions after winning the title in 2024! To learn more, click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact David O'Brian or visit

  • America East Softball tournament tickets now on sale

    ickets are now on sale for the 2025 America East Softball Tournament, which will be held May 7-10 at the Bearcats Sports Complex Softball Facility. The four-day, double-elimination event features three games in each of the first three days, followed by the championship round on May 10.

    All-Tournament passes are available for $30. For individual (daily) sessions, adult tickets are $12 and youth tickets (14 and under) are $6.

    Click the link below to learn more or buy tickets.

    For More Information:

    Contact David O'Brian or visit

  • 35th Annual Matthews Auto Bearcats Golf Classic

    Join the Division of Athletics for the 35th Annual Matthews Auto Bearcats Golf Classic on Thursday, May 29, at The Links at Hiawatha Landing. Team Sponsor and Individual Packages are available for both morning and afternoon sessions. Space is limited, so register today!

    For more details, visit the website at the link below or contact athletics@binghamton.edu or phone at 7-2043.

    For More Information:

    Contact Division of Athletics or visit

Recreation

  • Family and Relative English Experience Join the conversation

    TESOL has restarted the Family and Relative English Experience (F.R.E.E.) program in the Spring 2025 semester.

    Adult relatives of 勛圖腦瞳扦 international students can join TESOL on campus to practice English conversation skills weekly from 12:30-3 p.m. on Tuesdays in Room AB-234, Academic Building B.

    Register for these events at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Noel Merritt or visit

  • Summer Tennis Camp at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center

    The Lane-Starke Tennis Center is gearing up to begin its Juniors tennis camps for players ages 5-17! From June 23 to Aug. 11, young players will sharpen their skills, make new friends and enjoy the thrill of the game!

    Want the full-day camp experience? Campers can register for Horse Camp in the afternoon through Unity Stables for double the fun! Register at:

    Sign up now spots are filling fast! For full camp info and to register online visit the link below, call us at 607-777-3491 or come see us at 3801 Mill Street.

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

Research

  • Research Days start today

    Binghamton will celebrate research, scholarship and creative activity with Research Days, beginning today, when the campus will host the 2025 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference. Tuesday's events include the Community-Engaged Learning and Research Showcase and the Watson Graduate Research Outcomes Workshop.

    The full calendar is online at the link below!

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit

  • Annual Public Health Capstone Symposium today

    Join the Master of Public Health program from 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 28, in HSB 102, for the annual Public Health Capstone Symposium! Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to view posters detailing each student's capstone project. These projects represent the culminating learning experience of MPH students and range in topics.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mitchell Brooks or visit

  • Three Minute Thesis Competition Thursday

    The Graduate School will host 勛圖腦瞳扦's sixth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition during Research Days on Thursday, May 1. Join participants at noon in the Mandela Room, where attendees will participate by submitting their ballots for the People's Choice Award.

    The Three Minute Thesis (3MT簧) Competition celebrates the exciting research being performed by graduate students and cultivates their academic, presentation and research communication skills by challenging them to present their research to a non-specialist audience in three minutes (180 seconds!) or less using only one PowerPoint slide. Developed by the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008, the 3MT簧 Competition is currently held at 900 colleges and universities across more than 85 countries worldwide. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erica Sausner or visit /grad-school/professional-development/three-min-thesis/index.html

  • Source Project documentary screening Tuesday

    Join the Source Project Research Program from 3:30-4 p.m. Tuesday April 29, in UU 103 for a screening of Eva Tikhomirova's documentary "May You Should Talk to Something." In interviews with therapists, tech leaders and bioethicists, this short documentary explores the latest frontier of AI and asks what it means for us.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caroline Antalek

  • Mothers of 7-15 year olds wanted (paid)

    Mothers and their 7-to-15-year-olds can earn $300 each for participation in a 勛圖腦瞳扦 study of families.

    Click the link below to learn more about how you can participate.

    For More Information:

    Contact Brandon Gibb or visit /psychology/labs/moodresearch/

  • Smart Energy Symposium Wednesday: "Power Harvesting Schemes in Bioelectronic Systems"

    Discover the future of medicine with advanced electronic technologies that seamlessly integrate with the human body at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the Symposium Hall.

    From miniaturized devices for real-time health monitoring to bioelectronic medicines for neuroregeneration and cardiac pacing, these innovations promise groundbreaking progress in disease treatment and management.

    Led by Professor John A. Rogers, a pioneer in bioelectronics, these technologies combine cutting-edge materials science, circuit design and sustainable energy solutions to transform healthcare.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mark Poliks or visit

  • What are you planning for Research Days?

    勛圖腦瞳扦 will celebrate research and scholarly work with a series of events from April 28-May 2.

    The Research Days calendar already features programs such as student poster sessions, the Art of Science exhibit opening and the 3 Minute Thesis contest. Student groups are invited to participate, too!

    Complete the form at: to add a workshop, guest speaker, panel discussion or other program to the Research Days schedule of events.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit

  • Binghamton HistoryForge transcription event Friday

    Join the Libraries for this HistoryForge transcription event from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the Bartle Library Digital Scholarship Center.

    HistoryForge is a collaborative digital project between the university and the local community, where volunteers transcribe census data to create an open-access interactive map of Binghamton's past. By mapping census data, HistoryForge makes the area's history more accessible to its residents and produces a database at an individual level that creates opportunities for future research of the local area. Students and volunteer transcribers will gain hands-on experience working with primary source documents and contributing to a digital history project.

    For more information, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mary Tuttle or visit

  • What are you doing for Research Days?

    Binghamton will celebrate research, scholarship and creative activity with a series of events from April 28-May 2. Highlights will include the annual Three Minute Thesis competition, the Art of Science exhibit opening, an Innovation to Impact workshop, three large campus-wide poster sessions and more.

    The full calendar is online at the link below, and there's still time for departments, programs and clubs to add events to the lineup.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit

  • School of Pharmacy annual tick symposium: May 3

    The 勛圖腦瞳扦 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is holding its annual tick symposium from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the School of Pharmacy, located at 96 Corliss Ave in Johnson City, N.Y.

    Breakfast and lunch will be served. The symposium will include a tour of the research facility, and a community outreach session, scheduled in the middle of the program so that investigators will still be available to answer any questions.

    An official agenda with more details will be announced closer to the date. If you're planning on attending, reach out to Yetrib Hathout at yhathout@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Yetrib Hathout or visit

  • Teenagers ages 12-17 wanted for research study (paid)

    Researchers are studying the link between brain activity and moods in teenagers. The Mood Research Lab is specifically recruiting parents and teens who have experienced periods of depression. Teens earn over $70 for participation.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Brandon Gibb or visit /psychology/labs/teen/

  • Research advising for undergraduates at the ESURC

    Encourage undergraduates to visit the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center (ESURC) for walk-in advising hours, where they can ask questions about how to get involved with research on campus. Student and professional staff can provide guidance with any research-related questions, including learning about campus research opportunity postings (CROP), scholarship and award databases, how to approach and network with faculty, how to join a research lab and where to apply for funded summer research experiences.

    See the events calendar at the link below for the schedule of walk-in advising in UU 260, tabling times and Zoom advising appointments.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Polzin or visit /student-research-and-scholarship/about/events.html

  • Libraries announces transformative agreement with Royal Society of Chemistry

    The Libraries are happy to announce a three-year transformative (read-and-publish) agreement with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The current agreement runs from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2027. All research articles published by Binghamton corresponding authors in RSC journals will be made open access via the RSC platform at no further cost to our researchers.

    More information about this development and our other transformative agreements can be found in the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Matt Gallagher or visit

  • Call for proposals Digital Humanities Project Incubator

    The Digital Humanities Laboratory Collaborative (DHLC) is seeking proposals for its project incubator program. The Digital Humanities Project Incubator facilitates collaborative learning and skill development for faculty, staff and students engaged with or interested in digital humanities (DH) work on campus. The incubator's aim is to create a showcase of digital humanities work at Binghamton and to foster new research using digital humanities methods. The incubator offers resources for selected project teams to develop their projects. These resources include funds, which may be spent on stipends for team members or technology, and technical and facilitation support. A total of $5,000 is available for distribution, and it is anticipated that the group will fund one to two projects, depending on the scope and quality of applications received.

    More information and the application can be found at the link below. Proposals are due by Sunday, May 11.

    Contact Ruth Carpenter, at rcarpen@binghamton.edu, or John Cheng, at jcheng@binghamton.edu, for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Chelsea Gibson or visit

  • Research participants wanted Biological Effects of Public Speaking in Young, Adult Women study

    If you are interested in participating in the new research study Biological Effects of Public Speaking in Young, Adult Women, open the link below to review the inclusion criteria and informed consent materials, confirm eligibility and enroll in the study.

    Individuals are eligible to participate if they are:
    - Female sex assigned at birth
    - Current age 25-35 years old
    - Are not currently taking any prescribed glucocorticoid medications, anti-anxiety or antidepressant medications, or hormonal contraceptives as these have documented effects on the production of cortisol

    Exclusion criterion:
    - Diagnosis of any of the following: Long-COVID, Major Depressive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Panic Disorder, Schizophrenia, General Anxiety Disorder, anemia or bleeding conditions
    - Currently taking blood thinners (i.e., heparin, warfarin or Coumadin) (e.g., Pradaxa, Xarelto, Eliquis)
    - Pregnant or breastfeeding in the last 12 months
    - Have or ever had: Ebola virus infection or disease, Hepatitis B or C, tuberculosis or tested positive for HIV
    - Been to a region where malaria has been found in the last three months
    - Been treated for malaria in the last three years
    - Been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea in the last three months

    This study has been approved by the 勛圖腦瞳扦 Institutional Review Board.

    For more information, contact Mallory Peters, at mpeter20@binghamton.edu, or click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mallory Peters or visit

Speakers and Lectures

  • School of Computing lecture today: "Generalizable Machine Learning: From Algorithms to Applications"

    Join the School of Computing for a faculty candidate presentation by Song Wang at noon on Monday, April 28, in EB T1 or by Zoom at the link below.

    Machine learning has achieved success across a wide range of applications. However, a fundamental challenge remains: ensuring that models generalize effectively to new contexts, particularly when supervision (e.g., labeled data) is scarce or unavailable. In this talk, Wang will present research on advancing generalizable and trustworthy machine learning, with a focus on LLMs and socially beneficial applications. Wang will begin by discussing label-efficient generalization, introducing methods that enable adaptation to novel distributions with minimal supervision. Wang will then discuss reliable generalization, emphasizing robustness, fairness and interpretability in real-world AI systems; highlight generalization for scientific and socially impactful applications, including bioinformatics, neuroscience and finance; and finally, conclude with a vision for the future of building generalizable AI that is not only scalable and trustworthy, but also serves as a foundation for developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that contributes to the well-being of society.

    Song Wang is a fifth-year ECE doctoral candidate at the University of Virginia. He previously received a bachelor's degree in EE from Tsinghua University in 2020. He develops reliable algorithms for machine learning models, including large language models (LLMs), to adapt to new tasks and contexts with robust performance, as well as their applications in socially impactful domains such as bioinformatics and neuroscience. His work has been featured as oral and spotlight presentations at top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICLR, AAAI and SIGKDD, and he is a recipient of the PAKDD 2024 Best Paper Award.

    For More Information:

    Contact Marie Lawrence or visit

  • School of Computing lecture Tuesday

    Join the School of Computing for a faculty candidate presentation by Yicheng Zhang from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, in EB G11 or by Zoom at the link below, titled "Security in Heterogeneous Systems: Exploring Vulnerabilities and Crafting Defense Strategies."

    To improve the performance and efficiency of modern computing systems, architects are increasingly adopting heterogeneous designs that tightly integrate specialized accelerators such as GPUs and FPGAs. These accelerators deliver substantial speedups for compute-intensive workloads, including machine learning and AR/VR applications. However, they fundamentally diverge from traditional CPU-based systems and introduce a new class of security risks. Unlike prior work that primarily focused on vulnerabilities such as Spectre and Meltdown in CPUs, heterogeneous systems expose new attack surfaces due to their architectural complexity and shared resource usage.
    In this talk, Zhang will present research to uncover and defend against security vulnerabilities in these heterogeneous platforms. Zhang will introduce a set of attacks targeting AR/VR devices, leveraging sensors and performance counters to recover sensitive user inputs, such as virtual keystrokes and even real-world context, including bystander presence. Then, I will describe an attack on the shared virtual state in multi-user AR systems, where a malicious user can poison or spoof shared holograms across devices, leading to misinformation or unintended interactions. To address this, Zhang presents a machine learningbased defense that detects abnormal access patterns and enforces spatial consistency across users. These efforts lay the groundwork for securing future heterogeneous platforms across both edge and cloud environments.

    Yicheng Zhang is a fourth-year doctoral candidate at the University of California, Riverside. He received his master's degree from UC Irvine and his bachelor's degree from Sichuan University. His research interests lie in computer architecture and system security, with a focus on AR/VR security and microarchitectural security. His work has been recognized by top-tier conferences and journals, including multiple USENIX Security, IEEE S&P, IEEE DSN and IEEE TIFS.

    More information can be found at: https://yichez.site/

    For More Information:

    Contact Marie Lawrence or visit

  • Mechanical Engineering Seminar series Tuesday

    Attend the Mechanical Engineering Seminar series, featuring Huanyu "Larry" Cheng.

    Cheng will present a talk titled "Standalone stretchable device platform for biomedicine" from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, in BI 2221.

    For More Information:

    Contact Elizabeth Kucharek or visit

  • "Wicked Problems: Lessons from the 'Pilot Maker'" GROWS keynote Tuesday

    Join the Inaugural Watson Graduate Research Outcomes Workshop Series (GROWS) for a poster/demo competition from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the ITC Rotunda.

    Guru Madhavan, director of programs at the National Academy of Engineering and a biomedical engineering alumnus, has been invited as the keynote speaker for the event. His talk is at 1 p.m. in ES 2008.

    Our world is filled with pernicious problems. How, for example, did novice pilots learn to fly without taking to the air and risking their lives? How should cities process mountains of waste without polluting the environment? Challenges that tangle personal, public and planetary aspects often occurring in health care, infrastructure, business and policy are known as wicked problems, and they are not going away anytime soon. Using key facets of systems engineering, this talk will illuminate how wicked problems have emerged throughout history and how best to address them in the future. Braided throughout is the uplifting tale of Edwin Link, an unsung hero who revolutionized aviation with his flight trainer and the demonstration that engineering is a cultural choice, one that requires us to restlessly find ways to transform society, but perhaps more critically, to care for the creations that already exist.

    For More Information:

    Contact Michelle Beavers or visit

  • Innovation to Impact Symposium on faculty research support and translation Wednesday

    Hosted by Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP), the Innovation to Impact Symposium showcases the EXCEED programs role in translating research into real-world solutions. Featuring keynote speaker and innovator John Rogers, panels with EXCEED awardees and an inventor recognition ceremony, this symposium fosters use-inspired R&D and its path to commercialization and entrepreneurship for the 勛圖腦瞳扦 community. This event is a collaboration with EIP, the Materials Research Society and Research Days. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the ITC Rotunda and Symposium Hall.

    View the i2I agenda, event details and register online at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathryn Cherny or visit /research/division-offices/innovation/inventors/innovation-to-impact.html

  • School of Computing seminar Wednesday: "Exploration of 3D Robot Vision Across Multiple Image Modalities"

    Join the School of Computing for a seminar by Guoyu Lu, associate professor, titled "Exploration of 3D Robot Vision Across Multiple Image Modalities" from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in EB G11 or via Zoom at the link below.

    3D robot vision across multiple image modalities has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing perception and scene understanding in diverse applications. By integrating data from visible images, thermal imaging, LiDAR and ground-penetrating radar (GPR), multi-modal 3D vision enables robust and comprehensive environmental mapping, object detection and depth estimation. Each modality provides complementary information. For example, visible images offering rich textures, thermal imaging enhancing detection in low-light conditions and LiDAR capturing precise geometric structures. These capabilities drive advancements in robotics, autonomous driving, mobile computing and plant science, enabling autonomous navigation, structural assessment and environmental monitoring in complex and dynamic environments. This work explores the challenges and opportunities in fusing multi-modal data for 3D vision, addressing sensor alignment, data fusion strategies and application-specific optimizations to improve real-world performance across domains.

    Lu is an associate professor at 勛圖腦瞳扦. Before joining Binghamton, he was an assistant professor at the University of Georgia and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), a research scientist in autonomous driving at Ford and a research engineer at Disney ESPN Advanced Technology Group. He has served as principal investigator (PI) for projects funded by NSF, USDA, DoD, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Ford, GM, the Georgia Peanut Foundation, Qualcomm, Tencent, Mackinac and others. His contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award, USDA New Investigator Award, Aharon Katzir Young Investigator Award from the International Neural Network Society (INNS), Ford URP Award, Tencent Rhino-Bird Young Faculty Award, Frank A. Pehrson Award and Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. He serves as the chair of the IEEE Atlanta Signal Processing Society Chapter and the co-chair of the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) Technical Committee on Agricultural Robotics and Automation.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gavin Hlavac or visit

  • CoCo seminar Wednesday: "Improving Camera-Based Perception for Underwater Robots"

    There will be a Binghamton Center of Complex Systems (CoCo) seminar at noon on Wednesday, April 30, in Engineering Building T-1, as well as on Zoom, at:

    Monika Roznere, from the School of Computing at 勛圖腦瞳扦, will speak on "Improving Camera-Based Perception for Underwater Robots". More details can be found online at the link below. Light lunch and refreshments will be served, followed by open discussions.

    E-mail Hiroki Sayama, at sayama@binghamton.edu, for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Hiroki Sayama or visit

  • Cheer on your colleagues at the DataViz Showcase Thursday

    Binghamton faculty, staff, and students are stepping into the spotlight at the Spring 2025 DataViz Showcase, where theyll share their innovative use of data to inspire research, teaching and storytelling. Come support them on Thursday, May 1, and be inspired by their work!

    From 1-3 p.m. get ready for ten-minute talks filled with insights:
    - Elise Ferer (Libraries): "That's a Good Question: Common Questions about Libraries from First-Year College Students"
    - Halie Kerns (Libraries Digital Scholarship): "Participating in Love Data Week: Connecting Everyone to Data and Data Viz"
    - Aidan Niebauer (Undergraduate, Anthropology): "Chronicling Language, Gender and Sexuality Research through Digital Text Analysis"
    - Xin Wang (Graduate Student, SSIE): "VizTrust: A Visual Analytics Tool for Capturing User Trust Dynamics in Human-AI Communication"
    - Sivasai Atchyut Akella (Graduate Student, Computer Science): "Anomaly Detection and Predictive Modeling for Immigration and Environmental Data"

    A poster session will take place from 35 p.m. Join to cheer on faculty, graduate students and high school collaborators with their engaging poster presentations:
    - Sadamori Kojaku (SSIE): "Gravity of Ideas: Mapping Science at BU"
    - Alana McKeon (Geography): "Integrating UAV-Based Thermal and LiDAR Data for Enhanced Thermal Modeling"
    - Peter Vailakis (GIS): "Remote Sensing Techniques to Assess White-Tailed Deer Overpopulation"
    - JCHS students (advised by Binghamton alum Caitlin Bigney): "Clearing the Smoke: Vaping in Schools" and "Skin Tones and Representation in Magazines"

    Light refreshments will be available. Come show your support whether for a colleague or a student by attending this exciting event!

    For More Information:

    Contact Kirsten Pagan or visit

  • 2025 Edgar W. Couper Lecture: May 9

    Join the College of Community and Public Affairs in welcoming Janelle Scott of the University of California, Berkeley, who will present "Lessons Lost? What Researchers Should Learn from the Pandemic and Social Unrest," at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the 勛圖腦瞳扦 Downtown Center.

    A light reception will follow the lecture. RSVP by May 5 at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Heidi Nevgloski or visit

Training and Workshops

  • Become a certified water safety instructor

    Interested in teaching swim lessons? The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course equips you with the skills to teach water safety and swimming.

    Participants are required to attend three days of classes: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. The course will cost $400, which includes the manual and certificate.

    Participants must pass a swim test to enroll. Successful completion earns a two-year Water Safety Instructor certification.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jane Kallmerten or visit /campus-recreation/certifications.html#WSI

  • "Summer Reading List" workshop Friday

    Join the CLT and fellow attendees from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at the Learning Studio LN1324C, as we share a list of books, articles, sites and journals for summer reading. Books can be related to teaching and learning (or just good books you want to share). This is the last workshop for the spring and a fun end-of-the-semester sendoff.

    Lunch will be provided. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Shana White or visit

  • SUNY Inclusion Quest webinar series Friday

    Join a year-long journey to enhance digital accessibility across the SUNY system. SUNYs "Inclusion Quest" (IQ) is designed to inform and empower faculty, staff and students about the latest changes in accessibility laws and requirements that create a paradigm shift that must be considered when developing or using any digital content. Through a series of engaging workshops, interactive training sessions, collaborative projects and friendly competition, participants will gain the skills needed to create accessible digital content and foster an inclusive environment.

    The next webinar for faculty includes:
    - "Navigating the New ADA Title II Changes in Higher Education: Implications for Teaching Faculty," presented by Christopher D. Hromalik, project manager of universal design for learning at SUNY Project, from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 2 OR Tuesday, May 13.

    The recent updates to Title II bring significant implications for teaching faculty in higher education, affecting how courses and instructional materials are designed and/or selected. This 60-minute webinar is designed for teaching faculty members, aiming to clarify the new Title II requirements and their practical applications in academic settings. Explore how these changes impact teaching practices, syllabus design and the creation, selection and use of digital learning resources. Teaching faculty will be provided with additional sources of training on how to ensure compliance. The webinar will also include an interactive Q&A session.

    For more information, and to register, visit the event website at the link below.

    Questions? Direct them to CPDinfo@suny.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Paula Russell or visit

  • Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences "B in Bloom" drawing and mural showcase Friday

    The Decker College Culture of Belonging Committee is excited to announce two events celebrating the creativity of the students, faculty and staff who submitted artwork at the "B in Bloom" art day events in February. From 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 2, the submitted drawings will be showcased as part of the Broome County Art Walk at Atomic Tom's in downtown Binghamton. The mural itself will be revealed from 11:30-3 p.m. Thursday, May 8, on the third floor of the Health Sciences Building, during the Spring Study Day sponsored by the Dean's Office.

    For more information, contact Jodi Sutherland, at sutherla@binghamton.edu, or Cassandra Natali, at cnatali@binghamton.edu, co-chairs of DCNHS' Belonging Committee.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jodi Sutherland/Cassandra Natali or visit /news/story/5425/b-in-bloom-project-highlights-diversity-unity-at-decker-college