FRIDAY-SUNDAY SEPT. 27-29
SCHEDULE
***Homecoming events are free of charge unless indicated otherwise.***
PARKING see map: The parking garage gates will be open starting at 4 p.m., Friday. If you arrive earlier, park in the garage or another paid area. Gates will remain open all day Saturday.
Parking Lot T (behind the Alumni Center) will be available for Alumni Center parking Friday and Saturday. Spaces are limited in Lot T.
Free parking is available across campus all weekend starting 4 p.m., Friday, until 7 a.m., Monday, in any non-metered/non-reserved parking space on campus with the exception of the visitor paid lot. Overnight parking must be in a designated 24/7 lot.
ALL WEEKEND LONG
Homecoming Weekend Check-In
Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
Friday 3-7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Alumni Center should be your first stop when you arrive on campus. This is an
impressive space where history is kept alive and new memories are made. Relax in our
fireplace lounge, flip through your class yearbook and see memorabilia from when you
were a student. You will also receive a Binghamton University T-shirt to help spread
BingPride. We’ll also have keepsakes to commemorate our successful EXCELERATE campaign
and express our gratitude to all who made it possible. Be sure to check in!
University Bookstore
University Union West
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rec Center Open
East Gym
Friday 5:45 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Alumni and family members 18 and older must pre-register for Homecoming to exercise
at the East Gym Recreation Center. Prepare for your visit by reviewing Campus Recreation's
policies and procedures. Gym access is at no additional cost to alumni and family members 18 and older.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
History Department Tent Party
Peace Quad
The History Department is hosting a relaxed outdoor gathering to celebrate fall semester
and Homecoming. You are welcome to stop by at any time. Refreshments will be served.
We look forward to catching up with you!
Noon - 4 p.m.
Fall 2024 Exhibitions at the Binghamton University Art Museum
Homelands: Contemporary Haudenosaunee Art Across New York
Fine Arts Building
Homelands: Contemporary Haudenosaunee Art Across New York unites multigenerational
Haudenosaunee artists and knowledge holders who center their historical relationship
and reciprocity to the land, air, and waters across New York state. Working through
diverse practices including photography, painting, sculpture, basketry, beadwork and
documentary, the landscape is not a backdrop, but integral to Haudenosaunee culture
and lived experience, which is woven into the work. The exhibition serves as a visual
form of Indigenous knowledge sharing. It reclaims space and history through art, inviting
visitors to reconnect with the land beneath their feet. Free and open to the public.
For more information, go to the museum's website.
4-6 p.m.
Fleishman Career Center 10th Year Celebration
University Union, Room 133
The Fleishman Career Center is excited to celebrate a decade of impact! Find out what
we've been up to over the 10-year period, mingle with current student staff and professional
staff, and cheers to our next 10 years!
4-6 p.m.
The Boys in the Boats: The Back Story to a Publishing & Cinema Phenomenon
Lecture Hall, Room 009
Jim Ojala, MA '71, PhD '74, shares an insider’s insights into the back story of Daniel
James Brown’s runaway 2013 bestseller, The Boys in the Boat, and details the ensuing decade-long struggle to bring it to the silver screen. Ojala
took his first stroke in a racing shell sitting in Joe Rantz’s #7 seat in the original
Husky Clipper and was later was coached by George Pocock. He personally knew many
of the major players in the book and collaborated with Pocock’s son, Stan, in the
writing and publication of his lavish memoir, "Way Enough!" Recollections of a Life in Rowing.
4:30-6 p.m.
Harpur Healthcare Alumni Panel: "Grey's Anatomy vs. Reality"
University Union, Room 102
Alumni working in healthcare share their academic, professional and personal experiences
with students interested in careers in the medical profession. Students will have
the opportunity to ask questions and network with alumni.
5 p.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
5-7 p.m.
CCPA Cocktail Reception
Stone Fox, 15 Hawley St., Binghamton
Join Dean Bronstein at our cocktail reception. This will be a time for reconnection,
community and fun. We look forward to hosting our vibrant network of alumni. The cost
to attend is $20/person which will cover a complimentary bar with hors d’oeuvres,
desserts, music and raffles.
5:30-7 p.m.
Alumni in Media Panel Discussion and Networking Mixer
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Dickinson Fireplace Lounge
This event is open to alumni working in broadcasting, print media and related fields,
as well as students interested in pursuing careers in media. Artificial intelligence
(AI) is impacting the content we create and consume, and has even greater potential
to do so in the future. Alumni and faculty speakers will discuss how AI is affecting
writers, editors and social media managers. In addition, panelists will cover legal
and business considerations as well as what AI means for those pursuing media careers.
An open networking session will follow the panel discussion. Alumni and students of
any class year and major are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Our speakers will be: Carlos Gershenson, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor at Binghamton University; Dirk Klingner '90, enterprise strategy and planning at Consumer Reports; and Glenn Moss '75, external general counsel for Globecast America
6 p.m.
Chabad Services
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
Dinner to follow at 7 p.m. Register online for this event.
6-7 p.m.
Hillel Orthodox (OU-JLIC) Services
505 Midvale Rd., Vestal
6:07 p.m.
Women's Volleyball vs. UAlbany
Events Center
Admission to this event is free courtesy of The Agency.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hillel Conservative (KOACH) Services
University Union West, Room 325
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hillel Reform (RJH) Services
University Union West, Room 324
7-10 p.m.
Binghamton Block Party
Washington Street, Downtown Binghamton
Kick off Homecoming with a huge celebration of Bearcat spirit! We'll take over Gorgeous
Washington Street for three hours of food, music and catching up with friends. The
cost of $10/person will cover food, drinks and a Binghamton swag item.
7:30 p.m.
Hall of Fame Welcome Reception
Events Center, TAU Bearcat Club Room
The cost to attend is $40/person for the general public and $15 for kids ages 15 and
under. The fee covers this event as well as the induction brunch on Saturday morning.
Register online for this event.
7:30-9 p.m.
Hillel Shabbat Dinner
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Multipurpose Room
8 p.m.
Black Student Union 56th Fashion Show: Melanin Mosaic
University Union, Mandela Room and Old Union Hall
This year's theme "Melanin Mosaic" celebrates the diverse facets of Blackness. It
emphasizes that Black is not a monolith; there are countless ways to express and experience
Black identity. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
9 a.m. (race-day registration opens at 7:45 a.m.)
Fourth Annual Wenzel Memorial 5K
West Gym
This event, in memory of Gregg Wenzel ’91, will consist of a 5K run/walk around campus.
The 5K is open to all. Wenzel was a triathlete and former student-athlete at Binghamton
who competed on the men’s varsity swimming and diving team. He was killed in a car
accident in July 2003 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he was working as a CIA director
of operations. Race check-in and on-site registration will take place at the West
Gym. The run/walk will start and end in front of the Gregg Wenzel Memorial statue
on Bearcat Boulevard. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in
separate age categories. Race-day registration at the West Gym will start at 7:45
a.m. The entry fee is $10 for students and $20 for all others. Entrants must be 13
years or older. Advance registration is available through RunSignUp.
9-11:30 a.m.
First-Year Research Immersion (FRI) Donuts for a Decade
Science 2, Room 257
Get ready to celebrate a decade of FRI excellence at "Donuts for a Decade"! We're
throwing it back and celebrating 10 years of FRI awesomeness. Join us to enjoy some
coffee and donuts while taking guided tours of newly renovated labs. Reconnect with
the FRI community and witness firsthand the remarkable progress we've made. Tour FRI
Labs with current students/peer mentors and discuss current research: Biofilms (Science
2, Room 344), Drug Discovery (Science 2, Room 444), and refreshments and networking
in the FRI office (S2, 257).
9 a.m. - Noon
School of Management Pickleball Playday
Campus Rec Tennis Courts
Join the School of Management's dean, faculty, staff and students to learn and participate
in the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. -- Pickleball. Open to all alumni, indoor
and outdoor courts have been reserved for us. Play on the "fun and family-friendly"
side where no experience is necessary. We'll provide a short lesson to help you learn
how to play and hit the ball properly (no equipment needed). Or, you can play on the
"competitive" side with a tournament-style elimination to earn the winning team the
annual SOM paddle trophy. No partner is needed -- you can be paired on the day of
the event with other alumni, students and/or university personnel. Spectators are
also welcome to sit back, relax and cheer on friends and family. We will have healthy
and delicious snacks.
9 a.m. - noon
Hillel Orthodox Services (OU-JLIC) followed by Kiddush
505 Midvale Rd., Vestal
9:30 a.m.
28th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Breakfast
Events Center
The cost to attend is $40/person for the general public and $15 for kids ages 15 and
under. The fee covers this event as well as the reception on Friday night. Register online for this event.
9:30 a.m.
Chabad Shacharit morning services followed by lunch at noon
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
Register online for this event.
10 a.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
10 a.m.
Nature Preserve Tour
Top of Lot M
Fall can be one of the best times of year to tour one of Binghamton University's greatest
treasures. Led by Natural History students and Friends of the Nature Preserve.
10-11:30 a.m.
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) Homecoming Alumni/Student Brunch
96 Corliss Ave., Johnson City
Calling all SOPPS and Binghamton alumni in the pharmacy profession! Join your peers,
other Binghamton alumni and our students for brunch. There will be brief remarks from
our dean and student leaders, and plenty of opportunities for networking with current
students.
10-11:30 a.m.
Decker College Homecoming Brunch
Health Sciences Building, Rooms 101 and 102
48 Corliss Ave., Johnson City
Decker students, faculty, staff, alumni and families are invited to join us for the
second annual Homecoming Brunch! The event will bring together accomplished Decker
alumni, and pay special tribute to this year's Decker Alumni Achievement Award recipients,
as well as sponsors and recipients of Decker's Assessment Kit Sponsorship Program.
The cost is $15/person; $5 for Decker students.
10 a.m.-Noon
Kids Club sponsored by EY Student Leaders
Outdoor tennis courts at East Gym
Attention, all families! Bring your little ones to the Kids Club, a special space
just for them. Sponsored by the EY Student Leaders, this event promises a morning
of fun and creativity with activities tailored just for kids. There will be face painting,
coloring, kids activities, snacks and more! Bring the whole family and make wonderful
memories at the Kids Club during this year's Homecoming event.
10 a.m.-Noon
Volunteer Project with the Center for Civic Engagement
Nature Preserve
The Center for Civic Engagement has partnered with the Nature Preserve for an alumni
volunteer project. Volunteers will remove invasive plant species, debris and trash
from the Nature Preserve and surrounding areas. Help make a positive impact on the
campus environment. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Work gloves will also be needed.
10 a.m.-Noon
Caffeine Connections with the Watson Dean
Hinman Dining Hall, 3rd floor (right above Starbucks)
Start your Homecoming weekend with a special gathering designed to celebrate our alumni
community and introduce our new dean, Atul Kelkar. Enjoy complimentary Starbucks drinks
and breakfast bites while reconnecting with fellow alumni, faculty, and staff.
10:15-11 a.m.
Admissions: Future Bearcats Information Session
University Union, Room 111
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sigma Gamma Rho Empowerment Brunch
Old Champlain Hall Atrium
The Lambda Zeta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., is hosting a Women's Empowerment
Brunch themed "Walking Into My Destiny" to encourage and uplift young women on campus
and in the Binghamton community. Enjoy breakfast and collect gems of knowledge from
some of our sorors in various career fields and stages of life. All are welcome.
11:30 a.m. - noon
Tour of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
96 Corliss Ave., Johnson City
Visit our state-of-the-art building completed in 2018 to explore a learning environment
in pharmacy sciences and pharmacy practice at the top of its field.
Noon-2 p.m.
Special Collections Open House
Bartle Library North, Room 2320
Visit the Libraries' Special Collections to view the latest two exhibits on display
and talk with archivists and librarians about the collections and how they are used
in teaching and research. The exhibit in the main reception area of the department
showcases some recent acquisitions related to book arts, including contemporary artists’
books. A second exhibit outside the entrance of the department draws from the Binghamton
University Archives to take a historical look at Black fraternities and sororities
on campus.
Noon - 4 p.m.
Fall 2024 Exhibitions at the Binghamton University Art Museum
Homelands: Contemporary Haudenosaunee Art Across New York
Fine Arts Building
Homelands: Contemporary Haudenosaunee Art Across New York unites multigenerational
Haudenosaunee artists and knowledge holders who center their historical relationship
and reciprocity to the land, air and waters across New York state. Working through
diverse practices including photography, painting, sculpture, basketry, beadwork and
documentary, the landscape is not a backdrop, but integral to Haudenosaunee culture
and lived experience, which is woven into the work. The exhibition serves as a visual
form of Indigenous knowledge sharing. It reclaims space and history through art, inviting
visitors to reconnect with the land beneath their feet. History graduate student Rachel
Pasternack will be a tour leader for this session. She will meet guests by the Spine
entrance to start. Alumni who are interested in connecting (or reconnecting) with
history faculty and students are encouraged to attend this session specifically. For
more information, go to the museum's website.
1 p.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
1 p.m.
Nature Preserve Tour
Top of Lot M
Fall can be one of the best times of year to tour one of Binghamton University's greatest
treasures. Led by Natural History students and Friends of the Nature Preserve.
1 p.m.
Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Le Moyne
Patricia A Saunders Aquatic Center, West Gym
Admission to this event is free. At 12:40 p.m., there will be a ceremony to present
2024 America East championship rings to members of the men's team.
1-3 p.m.
Newing by the Lake
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Back Patio
Newing College welcomes residents and fellows to join us for this event. What's a
fellow? If you've ever lived, worked or were actively involved in Newing College,
you are a fellow! Share your Newing stories, photos and memorabilia to be compiled
and shared for years to come.
1-3 p.m.
Hinman Alumni Hangout
Hinman Success Center
Join current and former Hinman residents to reminisce about your experiences in Hinman,
and learn about new and exciting updates that we have made in the past years. Remember,
Hinman is home!
1-3 p.m.
L.A. Garnett Book Signing
University Bookstore, University Union West
Lauren "L.A." Garnett '17 looks forward to meeting you at her book signing. She's
the author of The Spiraling, a new fantasy novel set in a world of elemental magic on the brink of civil war.
She is passionate about strong and nuanced characters and loves the opportunity to
bring a new world to life. You can find regular updates on her work at L-A-GARNETT.com or on her socials @l.a.garnett.author.
1:30-3 p.m.
TIER Talks
Meet the Producers
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Multipurpose Room
TIER Talks: Talks That Inspire, Educate and Resonate is a showcase for Binghamton
alumni who are dynamic speakers on hot topics. This event will feature alumni who
are making a name for themselves in show business through leadership roles in national-level
productions. Our speakers will be Marc Dworkin '00, executive producer for The Thundermans on Nickelodeon; Emily Gandolfo '14, producer for Morning Joe on MSNBC; Brandon Gardner '05, co-creator of In the Know on Peacock; and Sara Molinari '13, MS '14, segment producer, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
1:30-3 p.m.
Open House at the Newman House
400 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
1:40 p.m.
Chabad Mincha Service
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
Register online for this event.
2-3 p.m.
Handmade Animation with 16mm Film
Lecture Hall Basement, Room B-89
Participants will draw shapes and lines directly on a 16mm filmstrip to create a short
abstract animation. The workshop will include a brief lecture about the 16mm film
medium/format and direct animation techniques, as well as a screening of short films
from the collection of the cinema department's media library. This event will conclude
with a screening of the animations created by the participants through a 16mm film
projector.
3-6 p.m.
Fall Festival
Events Center Parking Lot
This is the biggest event of Homecoming weekend! Wear Binghamton green and be ready
to party with more than 1,000 alumni, students and friends. Food will be provided.
You are welcome to bring your own beverages (kegs and glass bottles will not be permitted).
4 p.m.
Newman House Mass
St. Vincent De Paul/Blessed Sacrament Parish Church
465 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal
6:07 p.m.
Men's Soccer Game vs. UMBC
Bearcats Sports Complex
Admission to this event is free courtesy of BMW. We want to pack the Bearcats Sports
Complex for Homecoming weekend! Read a preview of this America East kickoff matchup.
6:30 p.m.
Chabad Seuda Shlishit
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
Register online for this event.
7-9 p.m.
BU Scholars Gathering
The Belmar Pub & Grill
95 Main St., Binghamton
Join us for a happy hour exclusively for Binghamton University Scholars alumni and
their families! Reconnect with fellow Scholars, share memories and create new ones
in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We look forward to catching up! Please note,
this event is specifically for Binghamton University Scholars and does not include
PwC Scholars or Watson Scholars.
7-9 p.m.
A Decade on Tap: First-Year Research Immersion (FRI) Alumni Reunion
Factory by Beer Tree
511 Reynolds Rd. (north end of the Oakdale Commons), Johnson City
We'll raise our glasses to commemorate 10 incredible years of FRI! This special event
is your chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and dive into the remarkable journey
of FRI's growth and achievements. Savor craft beer, indulge in delectable bites, and
reminisce about the memories that have shaped our community over the past decade.
We'll also be presenting alumni awards to recognize outstanding contributions and
achievements within the FRI community. The cost to attend is $10/person for adults
and for kids ages 10 and older. There is no charge for children under the age of
10.
7-10 p.m.
Sigma Gamma Rho 35th & National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Mixer
The Grove, 65 Court St., Binghamton
Join us to celebrate 35 lethal years of the Lambda Zeta chapter! We have an exciting
NPHC mixer designed to bring together members of the Divine Nine. This gathering is
the perfect opportunity to network, build camaraderie and celebrate the rich heritage
and community spirit of our historically Black fraternities and sororities. The cost
to attend is $15/person for alumni and $10/person for students.
7:30 p.m.
Chabad Maariv services followed by Havdallah
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
Register online for this event.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
20:1 Programs 20th Anniversary Celebration
Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge, 222 Water St., Binghamton
20:1 is turning 20! In 2004, the 20:1 Program was one of the original sexual assault
prevention programs for college students in the U.S. And you were part of it! You
were part of a movement that created cultural change. You supported victims and changed
lives. You challenged the societal dialogue that made it unsafe for victims to report
and allowed predators to get away with their crimes. You made a difference and continue
to do so. Now it is time to celebrate our achievements! The cost to attend is $20/person
for alumni and $15/person for students.
8:30 p.m.
Hinman Fireworks Watch Party
Hinman Dining Center rooftop terrace
Mingle with current students. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be available.
9 p.m.
Fireworks
Saturday's activities at the University will close with a fireworks display that will
light the skies above campus in a dazzling array of colors. To commemorate the close
of our EXCELERATE campaign, we may mix in some Binghamton-themed fireworks.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
9:30 a.m.
Chabad Shacharit Morning Service
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
Register online for this event.
11 a.m.
Jewish Indie Record Labels and the Accidental Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Science 1, Room 149
Jonathan Karp, associate professor of history and Judaic studies, will share some
of his current research on "Jewish Indie Record Labels and the Accidental Birth of
Rock ‘n’ Roll.” A reception with refreshments will follow. All are welcome.
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mary E. Mahoney Nursing Support Group: 8th Annual Homecoming Alumni Brunch
University Union West, Room 324
This brunch allows for current and prospective nursing students to network with Decker
alumni while gaining insight on their experiences during and after nursing school.
12:45-2 p.m.
Sigma Gamma Rho: Meet the Poodles
Old Champlain Hall Atrium
Wrap up the weekend with the ladies of the Lambda Zeta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority, Inc., to mingle and socialize with current sorors and other interested women.
Through a plethora of team-building games, introduction to the sorority, and a Q&A
section, we hope to foster a greater sense of community among all women attending.
Let's end Homecoming on a high note with sisterhood and smiles!
1 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. New Hampshire
Bearcats Sports Complex
Admission to this event is free courtesy of Miller Auto Team. We want to pack the
Bearcats Sports Complex for Homecoming weekend!
1 p.m.
Women's Volleyball vs. LIU
Events Center
Admission to this event is free courtesy of The Agency.
5 p.m.
Newman House Mass
400 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
