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  • Students must initiate the medical withdrawal process by communicating with the Dean of Student’s C.A.R.E Team or by completing the University Electronic Withdrawal form, no later than 11:59 p.m. Thursday, May 2 (last day of classes).

    A semester medical withdrawal can be initiated for physical and/or psychological concerns. Mere absence from class or failure to register does not constitute due notice of withdrawal.

    To learn more about the medical withdrawal process, go to:
    https://www.binghamton.edu/services/care-team/withdraw/

    To complete the electronic withdrawal form, follow the link below.

    To contact the Dean of Students CARE Team, call 607-777-2804 or email DOS@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Dateline or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5cZB8dxozlN4u1v

  • Welcome to the Office of Media and Public Relations weekly expert alert. This list is updated regularly as new topics are added and old ones are commissioned. The most important factors for success in responses are timeliness and being the right fit for the topic.

    Also, fill out this form to be added to the faculty expert database:
    https://forms.gle/ytyTvdgWoQ8154HC8

    New expert requests:

    1. Student protests at public institutions in Michigan: To broaden the discussion of student activism, the desk is interested in pitches relating to 1.) the history of protest at state schools, possibly focusing on the University of Michigan during the Vietnam era, 2.) a piece on the history of the professors who created the teach-in at the University of Michigan during the Vietnam era and/or 3.) legal analysis of state anti-DBS laws and how they intersect with protest movements.

    2. Student Arrests: The desk is in search of scholars who can put the recent and ongoing arrests of student protestors into perspective. Scholars may be part of a panel of authors who contribute quick takes, rather than write a full-fledged article.

    3. Fake electors and the next election: In four states, charges have been brought against those involved in so-called “fake elector” schemes in the 2020 election, the most recent in Arizona. The desk would like a scholar to compile these cases, analyze them briefly and then deal with the big question: Could these election interference efforts happen again in the 2024 presidential election? Without speculating, the desk is looking for a story that lays out what has happened to those involved in these schemes, and what actions — if any — have been taken at the state and federal level to avoid a repeat of these efforts in 2024.

    In case you missed it, we are still chasing:

    4. Major lunar standstill: The desk is looking for an astronomer or related scholar to write about the "major lunar standstill" happening in 2024-25. The story might explain what a major lunar standstill is, how often they occur, how scientists study them and whether they have any noticeable effects that people on Earth can see. the desk would like to publish a short article of about 800 words exploring the topic in a language non-experts can understand.

    5. Pawn shops in Florida: What role do pawn shops play in Florida’s economy? Who uses them to get disposable income, what items do people pawn and how often do they get items back? Are pawn shops becoming more or less common? The desk is also interested in cultural or historical takes.

    6. STI rates in Philadelphia: The desk is looking for scholar(s) who can provide explanatory articles or analysis related to Philly's soaring STI rates, particularly among young people. Potential angles might include a look back at STI/STD-related campaigns over the past decades and how that might relate to what's going on today, an explanation/analysis of current sex/STI education in Philly public schools or an epidemiological explainer on STIs being discovered that are not yet covered by testing. The desk is open to other ideas.

    7. Reparations in Detroit: The desk is interested in a scholarly take on local efforts to provide reparations, especially in Detroit where the process has had problems gaining traction. The Detroit task force has had some challenges — possibly due to a poorly written referendum. The desk is hoping for a scholar who can put these struggles in context by writing about other local municipal and statewide efforts.

    8. Native American history: The ethics and religion desk is interested in pitches about the Indian Citizenship Act ahead of its 100th anniversary this June.

    9. Intergenerational healing: The ethics and religion desk is interested in pitches about research on community and intergenerational healing from several fields — psychology, anthropology, social work, history and the arts, for example.

    10. Title IX: The Biden administration has issued new Title IX rules that take effect this summer. The desk is in search of a Title IX expert — preferably someone with a legal background — who can explain what’s new under the rules and what they mean, particularly as it relates to sexual assault allegations on campus.

    11. House music: The desk is looking to put together a series on the cultural impact of house music (loosely pegged to the 40th anniversary of the first house track). All ideas are welcome, but the desk is especially interested in scholars who can speak to the racial and sexual politics of the genre; the religiosity of House music; the origins of the term; why we like repetitive beats/loud music (what it does to our brain); why Chicago (and Detroit) became the epicenters — and how it spread around the world; the relationship between house music and party drugs; and why Ibiza become synonymous with the genre.

    12. Wedding traditions: Ahead of the summer wedding season, the ethics and religion desk welcomes pitches related to wedding traditions whether in faith-based or secular ceremonies: some avenues for exploration are how rituals are changing, the origins of traditions and how particular rituals have evolved over the centuries.

    13. Student loan debt: The Biden administration has proposed a plan to clear $7.4 billion in student loan debt, but it’s unclear if the plan will survive legal attacks before it can take effect later this summer or early fall — just ahead of Election Day. The desk is in search of a financial aid expert who can put this plan — and its likelihood for survival — into perspective in an objective, nonpartisan way.

    14. ACA in FL: Florida tops the states in the number of Obamacare enrollees. Why is this the case? The desk is looking for a scholar who can explain the drivers at work behind this statistic.

    15. Racing the Congressional Review Act: The Biden administration is pushing out as many new regulations as they can before the last 60 days of this Congress's legislative session for this year. That's the window in which the next Congress can "look back" under the Congressional Review Act and invalidate any regulations adopted during that period with a simple majority vote in both houses. Depending on how many days Congress is actually in session between now and November, the window could open as soon as mid-May. The desk would like a scholar to write about this act and what effect it has had.

    16. Newspaper announcements: The desk is looking for scholars who could explain the tradition of putting death announcements, obituaries and/or wedding announcements, in newspapers — for example, the history of how these features developed, or how they’ve reflected ideas about gender, relationships and etiquette, etc. over the decades.

    17. Goddess as "mother" from the Hindu tradition: For Mother’s Day, the desk is looking for a piece on Hindu goddesses and their role in nurturing.

    18. Research on pilgrimages: Between June to August, many people will go on pilgrimages to holy sites. The desk is looking for scholars to write about important pilgrimages from different faith traditions, and would also be interested in pieces on how pilgrimages are changing in the digital age.

    19. Nepal protests and divine rights of the king: Given Nepal’s pro-monarchy protesters seeking a return to the Hindu state clashing with police, the desk is looking for a scholar to write about the mythology behind the divine rights of the king coming from the Hindu God Vishnu.

    20. Abortions/international travel: Pegged to Florida’s recent Supreme Court ruling that tightens abortion access to six weeks, the desk is looking for a scholar with data about American women traveling to Latin America, especially Mexico, to have abortions. Related pitches that help tell the story of women traveling internationally for abortions are also welcome.

    More Info

    Contact Ryan Yarosh or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/news/home/conversation/

  • To make the Student Opinion of Teaching form available to students in your courses, follow the instructions available at the link below. Your students will use soot.binghamton.edu to respond to the SOOT survey during the surveying period, which ends on the last day of classes, or seven days after the date that you order the SOOTs, whichever is later.

    For more information, contact Nasrin Fatima, at nfamima@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Nasrin Fatima or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/assessment-and-analytics/soot-forms.html

  • The Lois B. DeFleur International Innovation Endowment provides one-time seed funding for faculty and staff leadership in the development of projects that enable students, faculty and staff to obtain unique and impactful international experiences either on or off campus, or in another country.

    The fund's goal is to increase the breadth and depth of participants' international experiences. The major focus of the fund is to provide support for initiatives that promote increased global awareness, global respect and global competence. Proposals from the Binghamton community — faculty or staff — are invited for innovative projects that can be sustained over time to bring permanent enhancements to curricular or co-curricular undergraduate or graduate student experiences in support of Binghamton University's commitment to global engagement. Individual research proposals will not receive funding unless a major portion of the project will yield programmatic development for a department or program.

    One award of approximately $ 4,000 will be awarded before the end of the spring 2024 semester for projects that will be undertaken between June 1, 2024, and Aug. 31, 2025.

    Applications, including the attached cover sheet, must be submitted by email to Madhusudhan Govindaraju, at mgovinda@binghamton.edu, in the Office of the Vice Provost for International Education and Global Affairs, no later than Friday, March 15. For complete details and the application, click on the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Madhusudhan Govindaraju or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/iif.html

  • To the campus community,

    This is a reminder that our campus community is one of many faiths and beliefs. Some of our students from Central Asia and elsewhere observe the new year celebration of Nowruz, on Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20. Be sensitive and provide accommodations when possible if they are requested.

    Binghamton University also asks that all individuals support the members of our Muslim community throughout Ramadan.
    Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. This year, Ramadan is observed from the evening of Sunday, March 10, through the evening of Tuesday, April 9. During this time, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking, including water, from dawn until sunset.

    Keep in mind that fasting requires effort and dedication, yet might also impact academic performance, especially in the afternoon and later in the day. We ask faculty to be aware and supportive of their students to help them maintain their academic performance at the highest level possible. For example, consider providing a short break for students during evening classes so they may break their fast to eat and drink after dusk.

    If you are unsure of what to do to support our Muslim students, simply ask them.

    Finally, many Muslims celebrate the Ramadan-ending holiday of Eid Al Fitr. We ask that you accommodate requests they might have to enable them to celebrate.

    Our university's "Religious Accommodation and Expression Policy" can be found at the link below.

    Thank you for your continued support of Binghamton University’s efforts to be a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.

    Sincerely,
    Donald E. Hall, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

    Karen Jones, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    More Info

    Contact Dateline or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/operations/policies/policy-906.html

  • The Technology Accessibility Advisory Group (TAAG), in collaboration with the Binghamton Electronic Information Technology Office (EITO), continues to review applications from faculty, staff and students to encourage and promote Electronic and Digital Accessibility education and awareness. Consider taking advantage of this opportunity as a way to enhance the success of our students and campus community.

    Interested parties can submit applications at the link below. For more information, contact the TAAG, at taagaward@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Help desk or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEt6Hjtu88BPA620ULBukUj6hlDa28p5vwdOljaVrU2yYUcg/viewform?usp=sf_link

  • Thinking about your divisional or departmental events in the fall semester? The Union is getting ready to accept room requests. Reservations for the Fall 2024 semester for the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall will open up beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 20. See the important information below regarding procedures:

    - Before submitting an event request, verify with your department to see who submits requests for event spaces. If the requestor is not the person who should be reached out to about the event, put the contact information for that person in the notes section of the request.

    - Send your desired event dates and details for the Fall 2024 semester to Catherine Faughnan, at cfaughn@binghamton.edu. We want to get a general idea of when and where departments are looking to host events so we can plan accordingly. Note that this is not your official request — you still must submit your B-There request when reservations open.

    - Departments can submit a request through the website below. When submitting a request, indicate the time needed for the entire event. For example, if your event runs from 4-7 p.m., select that as your event time. Union staff will add the necessary setup and breakdown times. You must reach out to discuss room layout and logistics to Catherine Faughnan, at cfaughn@binghamton.edu, two weeks before the event date, to ensure setup can be scheduled.

    - Review The Union website to be up to date on all changes to reservation policies and guidelines. Additionally, review the guidelines for using Old Union Hall and the Mandela Room: https://www.binghamton.edu/services/union/index.html

    Email any questions to The Union, at union@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Catherine Faughnan or visit https://bthere.binghamton.edu/portal/p/

  • Faculty and staff search committee members and chairs with questions about forms, recruitment and other search-related questions are encouraged to contact Equal Opportunity Coordinator Pamela de Bourg.

    In-person and virtual office hours are available by appointment from 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and 1-2:30 p.m. on Thursdays. In-person office hours take place in LS-G610 on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact pdebourg@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Pamela de Bourg

  • ITS is looking for assistance in cleaning up our storage footprint. Currently, the H: and S: drives that the University community uses reside on very high-speed, very redundant and very expensive storage arrays. Before the University commits an additional $200,000+ to increase this capacity, we are asking everyone to look through their own H: drives and their department S: drive shares for folders, files and data that is no longer needed.

    Reviewing these folders, ITS can see data archives, bundles, input data sets and information going back to 1999. There are thousands of old folders including "temp," "raw data," "Save this for later" and "archive" — all of which are probably obsolete.

    An effort to clean the drives could save the campus a lot of money, as we not only replicate all of this data but back it up in three separate locations.

    With help from each office, our Systems and Applications teams will have more time to address your needs instead of sorting through files and contacting you with individual questions about old data.

    More Info

    Contact Mike Hizny

  • When employees establish a SUNY voluntary savings plan 403(b) account or submit a request to change their contribution via Retirement at Work, the request is processed for payroll deduction by the campus Employee Benefits Office. As of March 28, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) announced these requests will be processed via an automated file transfer. You will continue to submit your requests via SUNY Retirement at Work.

    Although we will no longer be manually entering your 403(b) contribution requests, Employee Benefits will continue to audit the transactions based on the bi-weekly feedback reports we receive. Note that it may take up to 30 days for OSC to process your request in the event there is a submission issue that needs to be corrected.

    This is also a reminder that if you request a bi-weekly 403(b) contribution that exceeds the net amount available in your paycheck, our payroll system allows for a partial payment deduction. This means if your paycheck cannot withstand the amount you requested, the payroll system will take the partial amount, which may result in a net zero paycheck.

    It is important for all employees to consistently review their bi-weekly paycheck for accuracy and immediately contact Human Resources if necessary.

    More Info

    Contact Luanne Stento

  • The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is pleased to announce the promotion of Ada Robinson-Perez to the new role of executive director of equity, access and diversity education.

    Robinson-Perez will oversee the UDiversity Educational Institute and the newly named Office of Equity and Access. This name change better reflects the work happening within the division. Note that Robinson-Perez will continue to serve as the campus's affirmative action officer and ADA coordinator. Within the Office of Equity and Access, Pamela De-Bourg will assume the role of equal opportunity coordinator.

    Additionally, the division is pleased to announce the promotion of the Q Center's Nicholas Martin to associate director and asks the campus community to welcome Christina Toulon '14 as the new associate director for recruitment.

    For questions or more information, contact the division at dei@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Kim Mousseau

  • Colleen Marshall, assistant to the chair in the Department of History, received the STAR Award last week. The award, given monthly, recognizes outstanding service by faculty and staff members within the Binghamton University community. Colleagues Nathanael Andrade, Nancy Baudendistel, Elisa Camiscioli, Keith Limbach and Richard Mackenney described Marshall in their nomination letters as caring, detail-oriented and exceptionally generous with her time.

    “I admire the dedication Colleen has to the History Department, its students and the entire campus/community,” Andrade wrote. “The service she provides to all is unparalleled.”

    Marshall 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.

    More Info

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

  • The Professional Staff Senate (PSS) is conducting an anonymous Employee Experience and Satisfaction Survey. This initiative is part of PSS’s ongoing efforts to enhance our workplace and advocate for our members.

    The impact of our advocacy depends greatly on the number of responses received. Complete the anonymous survey by Saturday, May 11. Check your inbox for an email from the Professional Staff Senate with a survey invitation. Click the link below to learn more.

    Participants who complete the survey will also have the chance to win one of more than 35 gift cards. Reach out with any questions to Manar Sabry, at msabry@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Manar Sabry or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M5thk4cY4gKgUIw96R2oemRj6fbsslPw/view

  • Information Technology Services asks faculty to submit any specialized software requests for the public computing facilities for the 2024 summer sessions as soon as possible. Session one begins on Friday, May 10.

    As individuals do not have the permissions to download and install software on public computers, submitting a request allows faculty to influence the selection of software available to students. Fill out the Computer Lab Software request form at the link below to to request installation.

    New requests or changes should be submitted one month before the start of the term the software is needed.
    Public computer labs, including Information Commons and Lecture Halls, will have Windows 11 and macOS Ventura for Fall 2024. If your coursework uses specific textbooks or software, verify that your companion software is compatible with these operating systems.

    Contact the ITS Help Desk at extension 6420 with any questions.

    More Info

    Contact help desk or visit https://binghamton.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/45/Portal/Requests/TicketRequests/NewForm?ID=LjKOeRHVyMY_&RequestorType=ServiceOffering

    • Arts and Entertainment

  • Join the Harpur Studio Jazz Band for their Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Casadesus Recital Hall.

    Established in 2016 and directed by Laurence Elder, the Studio Jazz Band is a dynamic and versatile student ensemble with an emphasis on funk, fusion, modern and Latin Jazz. In addition to its on-campus performances, the group has been featured on television for the long-running community arts showcase WSKG Expressions, and also makes frequent appearances at venues such as Atomic Tom’s in downtown Binghamton. This upcoming performance will feature a wide range of repertoire and soloists, including contemporary vocal features, a student arrangement debut and the band’s newest addition of jazz violin.

    More Info

    Contact Robert Manners or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/music/events.html

  • The Binghamton University Steel Drum Band will play from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, on the Peace Quad, as part of Binghamton University's inaugural School of the Arts Festival of the Arts.

    More Info

    Contact Robert Manners

  • Join EAP and BUAM for a family-friendly interactive art experience from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Binghamton University Art Museum's Main gallery for “Painted Exchanges: Artists and Paintmakers, 1968-76.”

    Families will have the chance to explore the galleries, take a guided tour, complete a scavenger hunt and explore color through hands-on paint mixing and a collaborative painting experience. Come as you are and enjoy a colorful evening while learning about the relationships between paintmakers and artists, and leave your mark on our community painting.

    More Info

    Contact Resha Muir or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2265043

  • Binghamton University’s School of the Arts will hold its inaugural Student Showcase this spring on the University campus — a three-day "Festival of the Arts."

    Events from May 1-3 will shine a spotlight on student creations, research, and performance. All events will be held at the School of the Arts building (FA- Fine Arts in the map), unless otherwise noted.

    Enjoy creative work and research from art and design, art history, cinema, creative writing, music, theatre and the Binghamton University Art Museum. Offerings will include performances, talks, screenings and hands-on demonstrations.

    The full schedule is available at the link below.

    Note: all events are tentative and subject to changes due to final exam scheduling. Attendees are encouraged to check for updates closer to the event date.

    More Info

    Contact Maja Dragojlovic or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/school-of-the-arts/news-events/showcase.html

  • Join H.U.B. New Music for a program of toe-tapping, soulful and vibrantly hued new music at 4 p.m. Friday, May 3 in Casadesus Recital Hall — including collaborations with student performers and composers from the Department of Music.

    More Info

    Contact Robert Manners or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/music/events.html

  • Join the School of Arts for "Life on the Clock," an experiential performance from the "Do it Wrong on Purpose" class, from 6-7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at HCS Sculpture and Skatepark, 1803 Castle Gardens, Vestal, NY 13850.

    Spectators are participants in this surrealist take on life after school. Take a number. Become a number. Snacks and Drinks will be provided.

    Funding is provided in part by a grant from the Broome County Arts Council's United Fund.

    More Info

    Contact Christopher Robbins

  • The Binghamton University EcoBlitz is a community-science event to collect ecological data at a given location and time. At our last EcoBlitz event, 200 participants collected 1,162 observations over two weeks. The highlight of the event is our Kickoff event, which will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The 2024 EcoBlitz will run from April 13-May 4.

    The event’s main goal is to unite students, classes, researchers, conservation organizations and community members to document local biodiversity and the environment on campus. The free nature identification app iNaturalist will be used to collect data during this event. At the last EcoBlitz, we had 28 tables from student groups, classes, researchers, lab groups and local parks — including Binghamton University Sustainability Hub, Broome County Parks, National Audubon Student Conservation Chapter, Cornell Herpetological Society, BUgs!, Wild Waders (both biology graduate student lab groups) and Ross Park Zoo.

    The EcoBlitz event features tours with naturalists and scientists to collect data and a variety of nature-themed activities for all age groups hosted by student groups, research groups and community partners. Our Kickoff event will have tours, activity/information tables and opportunities to log data.

    If you would like to receive general information about this event or to volunteer at the Kickoff event, or if you are interested in hosting a table, running a nature tour or having your class be involved, fill out the interest form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVIV9hHD4vjPqB-JToqnYDxaHYRsi5gH3GPFnGGmmuPoXCBw/viewform

    Questions can be sent to binghamtonecoblitz@gmail.com. Click the link below to learn more or RSVP for the event.

    More Info

    Contact EcoBlitz Team or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2261776

  • The Libraries’ Special Collections announces its second annual juried student Book Arts Competition.

    Book Arts is anything that is inspired by, engages with or challenges the book form or the idea of the book. The competition seeks to recognize and celebrate the creativity of Binghamton University students and promote engagement with the book arts. 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.

    The entry deadline is Thursday, April 25. For more info on eligibility, submission guidelines and more, visit the Special Collections blog post at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Blythe Roveland-Brenton or visit https://libnews.binghamton.edu/specialcollections/2024/02/08/student-book-arts-competition-spring-2024/

  • Join the students of the African Dance and African Music class for their performance at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, on the Binghamton University Peace Quad.

    The event will feature renditions of dances from ethnic groups in West Africa and the Caribbean, with drum accompaniment on period instruments. The Nukporfe dance-drumming ensemble is directed by James Burns and Elikem Nyamuame and is comprised of students taking courses in African dance, drumming and choreography in the departments of music, theater and Africana studies. We aim to represent authentic, living traditions from Africa and the Diaspora using relevant costumes, instruments and languages.

    More Info

    Contact Robert Manners or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/music/events.html

  • Join H.U.B. New Music for a program of toe-tapping, soulful and vibrantly hued new music at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Casadesus Recital Hall — including collaborations with the Binghamton University Chamber Singers, directed by William Culverhouse.

    Another H.U.B. New Music event will take place on Friday, May 3.

    More Info

    Contact Robert Manners or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/music/events.html

    • Career Development

  • The Spring 2024 Professional Development Grant application is open. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 4.

    The Professional Staff Senate (PSS) supports professional development, growth and advancement opportunities for professional staff every semester. Applicants can find eligibility and requirements for our Professional Development Grant on the PSS webpage at the link below.

    This grant will cover expenses between Jan. 1-May 31. The review committee will issue decisions on or around Monday, March 18.

    More Info

    Contact PSS or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/organizations/pss/committees/professionaldevelopment/pdgrant.html

  • The advisory board of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) is currently seeking nominations for the position of director for a three-year term beginning in Fall 2024. Once chosen, the director will choose an associate director; the board likewise seeks interested candidates for that role. Applicants for the position of director should hold the rank of associate professor or above, and the successful candidate will receive one course release in each academic year of the three-year term.

    The Advisory Board asks for nominations of faculty members capable of sustaining and growing the institute’s profile on campus as well as regionally and nationally, following its mission to stimulate humanistic scholarship and support research, as well as to support teaching, programming and work within the community. Self-nominations are welcome. You can find the nomination form at the link below.

    Submit questions and nominations to Mateo Duque, at mduque@binghamton.edu, no later than March 1.

    More Info

    Contact Julia W Walker or visit https://forms.gle/3bb9no8SiYqLfzeD9

  • The SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD) is excited to announce that SUNY is working with Deque Systems Inc. to provide access to self-guided online digital accessibility training. Anyone who creates digital content can access these courses once enrolled.

    Courses are arranged into several curricula:
    - Web Accessibility
    - Document Accessibility
    - Native Mobile Apps
    - Customer Service for People with Disabilities.

    The system-wide subscription is paid for and supported by SUNY System Administration. To learn more about Deque University and to request to be enrolled, follow the link below.

    If there are any questions about Deque University enrollment, contact CPDInfo@suny.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Deque University or visit https://sunycpd.eventsair.com/deque-university-registration

  • Facilities Management is accepting applications for potential job openings in its Temporary Summer Employment program (which includes the Summer Student Employment Program). Students who have been enrolled in the 2024 Spring semester, or are currently enrolled in the 2024 Fall semester, may apply. Applications will be accepted through the Interview Exchange link only.

    If selected, employment will begin on Wednesday, May 15, and is anticipated to last through Friday, August 16. Possible work locations include; custodial, grounds, painting, various trades and clerical. Some trade positions are anticipated to last through November 2024. These are temporary positions with no guarantee of continued employment or re-employment. All applicants selected will be contacted via e-mail; due to an expected large volume of applicants, refrain from phone inquiries.

    More Info

    Contact PF Summer or visit https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=72B881FB7A49E235C604C2154F4FE81D?JOBID=173266

  • The Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC) is a New York State Center for Advanced Technology housed at Binghamton University. It is a constituent research center of the Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging (S3IP) Center of Excellence. The IEEC, founded in 1991, pursues research in electronics packaging with a focus on economic development for New York State and its member companies and does so with federal and state governments, industry and academic partners to advance microelectronics research and development.

    The associate director works under the leadership of the director to develop and implement strategic plans for the Center and manages the day-to-day operations. The associate director works with affiliated faculty, research and administrative staff, over two dozen industrial partners, and doctoral and masters-level graduate students. The associate director will supervise staff including research support specialists and a company interface specialist. The associate director will coordinate IEEC activities with staff, initiatives and peer research centers and labs of the S3IP, with a particular focus on the integration of capabilities of the Analytical and Diagnostic Lab (ADL) in support of IEEC activities.

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

    More Info

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174098

  • Binghamton University has approved a new program through the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The pharmacy technician program microcredential is a 19-week, 420-hour Binghamton University microcredential (noncredit) that will prepare graduates to start their careers confidently in an expanding healthcare field.

    School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Dean Kanneboyina Nagaraju originated the program as a way to help not only local hospitals but the community as well. Thanks to a generous grant, the program is free for anyone who wants to enroll. The deadline to enroll is Saturday, June 1.

    Encourage your friends, family and loved ones to share the news about this free program, and click the link below to learn more.

    More Info

    Contact Kenneth McCall or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/pharmacy-and-pharmaceutical-sciences/admissions/pharmacy-technician/index.html

  • The Civil Dialogue Teaching Fellows program is a new initiative that guides faculty in the design and implementation of course content that facilitates student practice of civil dialogue. Selected faculty will receive a stipend and meet several times throughout the academic year to explore how classroom activities can support student development of skills necessary to engage in dialogue about meaningful topics with people holding different points of view. Sessions will focus both on understanding relevant theoretical frameworks and on applying practices within the classroom setting.

    The Office of the Provost and the Civil Dialogue Project invite full-time faculty of every rank and discipline to apply. Fellows will receive a stipend of $2,000 and are expected to integrate civil dialogue into at least one of their courses at the conclusion of their fellowship experience.

    Applications for the inaugural 2024-2025 cohort are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 7.

    More Info

    Contact Alison Twang or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdY38Jk0SC1tpY5FqZSkbhI70FKJYBrL3ixe98fMq0ZiLqo5A/viewform?usp=sf_link

  • The Koffman’s Digital Platform Accelerator is targeted at entrepreneurs looking to utilize modern business practices to evolve their existing app or e-commerce website into one that truly fits their customer’s needs.

    This course teaches participants how to design with the customer as the main influence and what elements to incorporate to set their platform apart from the competition. The Digital Platform Accelerator is free, with no cost associated with participation, and completely virtual. The course runs from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesdays between June 26-Aug. 7.

    Applications to participate in the course are due Wednesday, June 19. Learn more or apply at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Eric Krohn or visit https://thekoffman.com/app-and-website-accelerator-2/

    • Construction

  • The Science 3 and Science 5 service drive and loading docks will be closed Friday, May 3 through Thursday, May 9. The closure is needed for the crane and steelwork for the Science 3 renovation project.

    Contact project coordinator Michael Navarro with any questions, at mnavarro@binghamton.edu, or 777-6574.

    More Info

    Contact Michael Navarro

  • Work to abate the Library south ground floor areas and perform construction-related tasks will take place from April 15-May 17. The affected areas include G547, G503A, G532 and G686. Conference room G532 will be closed from April 23-May 17. A containment area will be set up for the abatement portion of this work and signage will be posted for emergency egress on the ground, first and second floors.

    Contact project coordinator Mike Carruth with any questions, at mcarruth@binghamton.edu or 777-6484.

    More Info

    Contact Mike Carruth

  • Several projects will kick off following Commencement. A link to the construction/staging map and more information about the projects is on the "Construction News" web page at the link below. Schedule information on some major projects is still incoming, which will be shared as soon as details are worked out with contractors.

    - An HTHW line project and an electrical upgrade project will affect West Drive and the Bunn Hill Access Road, necessitating pedestrian and vehicular detours at various times from May 20 to July 15. Maps laying out the affected areas and dates of the work are on the Construction News web page. In general, the projects continue phased renovations of campus HTHW and electrical systems. Work to set up staging areas, fencing and temporary walkways is planned from May 13-19. Road and sidewalk closures begin May 20. This work is also detailed on the maps. Most of the work for these projects will be completed by the fall, with major road and sidewalk closures wrapping up by mid-July.

    - The Plaza Deck paver project is being done in two phases. The first phase will affect the area bounded by the Library, Tech Hub, Engineering Building and UU West. It is expected the contractor will begin mobilizing for work in mid-July, with construction to follow. The contractor will work through fall and then suspend work until spring 2025. Pedestrian paths will be created through the work zone and building access will be maintained. The project will replace deteriorating pavers and create new seating areas and landscaping.

    - Work is expected to begin in late summer on a renovation and addition to the Chenango Room. The area affected includes the space currently occupied by the Chenango Room and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Work includes a second-story addition, housing a re-imagined Chenango Room and a dedicated event space, including a terrace and outdoor seating. Panera Bread will occupy the Einstein Bros. Bagel space which will be housed temporarily at John Arthur Cafe beginning in fall 2024. The project is expected to last about 12–18 months.

    - Work is expected to begin in late July on an addition to the East Gym. The two-story addition will be situated on the north side of the East Gym. The 75,000-square-foot addition includes three new gym courts, an expanded FitSpace, an elevated running track and associated auxiliary spaces. A temporary bridge will be put in place near the ITC pedestrian bridge to allow construction vehicles access to the site. Work is expected to take 15 to 18 months to complete.

    - Lot H and Lot Y4 are scheduled to be paved this summer. If funding allows, lots Y2, Y3 and Y5 may also be paved. Notifications will be issued ahead of paving once schedules are confirmed.

    - A turf field will be installed at Newing College. Work is expected to begin following Commencement and be complete in August.

    - The Bearcat Complex practice field will receive new turf. Work is expected to begin following Commencement and be complete in August.

    - Hillside and Mountainview basketball courts will be resurfaced. Work will begin following Commencement and be completed in about a month.

    - Walkways in the Memorial Courtyard will be replaced. Schedule information will be shared when available.

    - Dorm refurbishments will take place at Glenwood and Choconut this summer.

    More Info

    Contact Karen Fennie or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/facilities-management/construction-news/index.html

  • West Drive will be reduced to one lane of traffic at the Bartle Library from 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, May 13, through Friday, May 17. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic from each direction. The adjacent sidewalk will also be closed. Signage redirecting pedestrians will be in place. The closure is needed due to work to re-roof the stair tower.

    Contact Lisa Sklener with any questions, at lsklener@binghamton.edu or 607-759-8276.

    More Info

    Contact Lisa Sklener

    • General

  • Join the Multicultural Resource Center for the May MRC Monthly Mixer from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the MRC Lounge.

    This event is open to everyone, including students, faculty and staff, and will feature food, drinks, good vibes and tabling partners. This month the MRC is honoring and thanking Assistant Director Richie Sebuharara for his work and service here at the MRC as he embarks on a new journey. This month's tabling will also feature the CARE Team and the BHealthy — Healthy Campus Initiative.

    Follow the link below to register.

    More Info

    Contact Cecil Hopkins or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2148099

  • UUP Breakfast Bites is at it again — start your morning with a quick pick-me-up with UUP.

    Enjoy coffee, breakfast treats and great conversation with fellow UUP colleagues and officers from 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, in UUW 324.

    This event is for UUP members only. Not yet a member? Join using the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Alexandra Messersmith-Mars

  • The Center for Civic Engagement invites nominations for the inaugural Community Partner of the Year Award. This award will recognize a community partner that has played an integral role in the success of a campus-community collaboration for the mutual benefit of both the University and the community.

    Community partners may have collaborated on community-engaged learning or research, campus-sponsored volunteer programs, student organization community service activities or other activities that contribute to the public good. Eligible partners include but are not limited to, nonprofits, government agencies and school districts. Nominations are accepted from faculty, staff and students. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

    Nominees will be evaluated based on the contributions of the community partner to the development and/or implementation of the work and the positive impact of the collaboration on faculty, staff and/or students.

    Nominations are due Friday, May 3. The selected organization will be recognized at an event in September.

    Questions? Contact the Center for Civic Engagement at cce@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Center for Civic Engagement or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8YcVQ1AI17QTp-YrLK-ZGilraZ7-9BavFNWPdBTgZOj5fYg/viewform?usp=sf_link

  • Ask any student crossing the stage at graduation who kept them on their path to degree completion and chances are they will name their academic advisor.

    NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising is inviting students, faculty and staff to celebrate academic advisors — on our campus and around the world — who guide students’ journeys of success. Global Advising Week is held April 28-May 4.

    In addition to any on-campus activities, NACADA is encouraging faculty, students, and staff to post positive messages about their academic advisors on the NACADA Kudoboard.

    NACADA has 14,000 members worldwide in 30 countries and fulfills its mission through online education, conferences, events, research, publications, awards and scholarships. NACADA Consulting, an array of high-quality services for postsecondary institutions of all types around the world, provides strategic, data-informed programs that maximize the role of academic advising in promoting student success.

    More Info

    Contact NACADA or visit https://nacada.ksu.edu/Events/NACADA-Global-Advising-Week.aspx?_cldee=46ZovAoOdRChQmHkCpAlOSGGAW9NsOc9NdzoqsrvhG4pknITxMLgDAknqosgzUWf&recipientid=contact-bb5c03b39038e2118a2400505683000d-a7965598b7284646bc3219fdfda5bd10&esid=02e5962a-3803-ef11-a1fd-6045b

  • Lynn Hickey, a member of the Chemistry Department team, is retiring after serving the University for 26 years. Hickey started her career in the auxiliary services and later moved to the DEI offices. In 2014, she began with the Chemistry department.

    Join the Chemistry Department from 2-4 p.m. Monday, May 6, in the SN Fountain Room for light refreshments and to celebrate Hickey's retirement.

    More Info

    Contact Julia Lee Nejeschleba

  • Everyone's favorite entrepreneurial-focused networking event is headed to Binghamton's Southside. Join the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator and May's title sponsor, the City of Binghamton, for the "Breaking Down the Silos Southside Showcase," from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Number 5 Commons (33 South Washington Street, Binghamton, NY 13903).

    Mingle with like-minded professionals and visionaries while spotlighting Southside businesses; enjoy food from South City Pub and Grill and learn why the Southside is spectacular.

    More Info

    Contact Shannon Gerlach or visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vsx88es/lp/fdb3d317-f595-4f1c-90e8-14661cc46cdf?source_id=47369144-e32c-42a3-ae48-7a67f8bbc199&source_type=em&c=DPFDBJNRjCJP8Y6_N_L0ajhbiARuxmDU-bTz8XGZwDoJ_DmotEnD1w==

  • An injured employee or student must report any accident where medical attention and/or first aid is required, or whenever any apparent bodily injury was received by the injured.

    All employees must complete a form CS-13 Employee Report of Accident or Injury within three days of the incident. Retain a copy for your own files. Forward the original to your supervisor, who will complete their portion. Supervisors are to forward the original to Human Resources, with a copy to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).

    More details and the form can be found at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact EH&S or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/environmental-health-safety/forms.html

  • Lithium-ion batteries are found in many consumer e-transportation devices due to their small size, power output and versatility. Binghamton University is heavily invested in researching emerging energy storage technology related to Li-ion batteries. While our researchers are busy creating future energy solutions, consumer-grade 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. There is no fee to do so, and the process is simple. Note that 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, etc.

    Binghamton University has established several safety guidelines for e-transportation users. To learn more about the policy, go to: https://www.binghamton.edu/operations/policies/policy-422.html

    Contact Environmental Health and Safety at ehs@binghamton.edu with any questions.

    More Info

    Contact Environmental Health and Safety or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/environmental-health-safety/fire-prevention/battery-fire-safety.html

  • TAPS reminds everyone that, even during snowfall, vehicles are prohibited from parking in commuter lots between midnight and 5 a.m. In addition, the Visitor's Paid Lot and Lot LT must be empty between 5-7 a.m. if the green light is on. These rules are in place for snow removal purposes.

    Vehicles parked in commuter lots during these times will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. If you need to leave your car on campus overnight, there are 24-hour “R” lots available for parking. See the parking map for 24-hour “R” lot locations.

    More Info

    Contact Transportation and Parking Services or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/maps/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

  • This is a reminder that the Employee Assistance Program is a free and confidential resource dedicated to supporting and enhancing the total well-being of faculty and staff. Whether you are struggling with an interpersonal conflict, medical or mental health challenges, grief, legal issues, navigating transitions or struggling with current events, EAP offers individualized assessment and referrals to resources. EAP also offers supervisory consultations to support the referral of employees to EAP, workshops for skill building and can provide resources to promote a healthy work environment.

    If you are interested in setting up a consultation for individualized assessment or supervisory consultation, or if you would like to request a workshop, you can reach out to EAP by calling, emailing or stopping by our offices.

    We ask supervisors to exercise discretion in flexibility to allow staff the time to utilize this benefit.

    The Employee Assistance Program is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and can be reached at 607-777-6655, or by email, at eap@binghamton.edu.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    More Info

    Contact Employee Assistance Program or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/programs/employee-assistance/index.html

  • Binghamton faculty are benefitting from donor investment in the EXCELERATE campaign.

    For example, The S. H. Ho Foundation provided $5.6 million for research seed funding in health sciences and technology, which can pave the way for additional funding from sources such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

    This inaugural year, three projects were funded for faculty in physics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and chemistry.

    Learn more at: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/4728/new-s-h-ho-foundation-grants-propel-pioneering-faculty-research

    The donor's endowment gift will provide, in perpetuity, roughly $200,000 annually in vital seed grants for faculty University-wide, who are selected based on an application process that began for the first time this past fall.

    Join in making a difference at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Beckie Benner or visit https://excelerate.binghamton.edu

  • During the recent fire inspection of campus by the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC), many violations were identified relating to furniture and desks that contain built-in power outlets. The use of these items is becoming more prevalent on campus.

    As a safety reminder, no power strips or extension cords should be plugged into these items. In addition, these should be plugged directly into a wall or floor outlet.

    If you have any items you have a question about, contact Environmental Health and Safety at 7-2211 or ehs@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety

  • The 2024 campus NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control fire inspector has found numerous refrigerators and microwaves plugged into power strips. These have been cited as fire code violations. Appliances must be plugged directly into a wall
    outlet.

    If you have any of these appliances plugged into a power strip, unplug them and plug them directly into a wall outlet.

    Contact Environmental Health and Safety with questions.

    More Info

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety

  • Nominations are sought to highlight campus professionals who have made invaluable contributions to the campus community and their profession through exemplary service. All PSS-represented employees from the Research Foundation (RF), Management Confidential (MC) and United University Professions (UUP) are eligible for nomination and award.

    Nominations can be submitted on the DSA webpage. For more information, contact the Chair of the Recognition Committee, Kaitlin Maynard, at kmaynard@binghamton.edu.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    More Info

    Contact Kaitlin Maynard or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/organizations/pss/committees/distinguishedserviceaward/distinguished_service_award.html

  • Want to earn some Binghamton University swag? The Alumni Association invites you to join the GreenMachine.

    To participate, social ambassadors share the latest University news items through their networks on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. The top recruiter each month wins a prize, and anyone who shares content during a given month is entered into a sweepstakes for a prize. There's no cost to join and participate. GreenMachine is easy and fun — sign up today.

    More Info

    Contact Steve Seepersaud or visit https://binghamton.socialtoaster.com

  • In observance of Ramadan, Binghamton University Dining Services will be providing a Build-your-own Sahoor station located near the pizza area at C4 Dining Hall. Diners can create a meal kit, choosing from a variety of Halal cold food items during the Dining Hall and NOWL service hours.

    More Info

    Contact Lori Benson

  • The new Charlene and Roger Kramer Welcome Center on Glenn G. Bartle Drive is now open. The Welcome Center will be open and staffed from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during the academic year. Visitors to campus can stop to use the facilities and get directions and other information.

    More Info

    Contact Jennifer Bishop

  • The Office of the President, the Division of Research and the Division of Student Affairs are hosting a STEM fair at the Oakdale Commons on Saturday, April 6, to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The event aims to bring local community organizations and Binghamton University offices, departments and programs together to engage with the community.

    If you are interested in tabling at this event and bringing a STEM-related activity, contact Renae Barber, at rebarber@binghamton.edu, for details and sign-up information.

    More Info

    Contact Renae Barber

  • The Stress-free Bing committee is looking for campus partners to host a variety of activities, programs and gatherings between April 2-May 9.

    New events:

    1. Submit the form below to share your event with the committee.
    2. Publish your event(s) on B-Engaged, using the 'Stress-free Bing' event tag and adding The Union and Campus Activities as a co-host.
    3. Notify the committee by emailing Pete Nardone, at pnardone@binghamton.edu. Your event will be added to the Stress-free Bing Calendar.

    Previously hosted events:

    1. Publish your event on B-Engaged, using the 'Stress-free Bing' event tag and adding The Union and Campus Activities as a co-host.
    2. Notify the committee by emailing Pete Nardone, at pnardone@binghamton.edu. Your event will be added to the Stress-free Bing Calendar.

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

    More Info

    Contact Peter Nardone or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/s94869

  • Do you know a student whose kindness makes a lasting impression? Recognize that student by nominating them for the Strelzyn-Witt A-OK Acts of Kindness Scholarship. Selection will be based on an essay and at least one supporting statement describing the student’s act of kindness and the positive impact on the community.

    Further details about the scholarship, including the necessary criteria, can be found by going to the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/dean-of-students/dos-info/aok.html

  • Summer and Fall course book and material requests should be submitted to the University Bookstore by end of April. If you need more time or have any questions, let the Bookstore know by clicking the "Communication Hub" tab and click the "Contact the Bookstore" button.

    Timely course requests allow the sourcing of popularly used books and used rentals for your students, as well as prevent potential problems with availability. Many publishers are limiting stock and making more items print on demand, slowing shipping processes. You do not need to know all the books you will be using — partial orders are accepted. The Bookstore also happily makes changes to orders after they have been submitted if needed. Click the link below or go to: aip.bncollege.com to place your orders.

    Materials can also be submitted by phone, email or personal visit.

    More Info

    Contact Heather Sheffer or visit https://sso.bncollege.com/bes-sp/bessso/saml/binghamtonedu/aip/logon

  • Enjoy free two-hour rides around campus to get you where you’re going faster — Transportation and Parking Services has partnered with Koloni to bring a bikeshare program to campus. There are 30 Binghamton University bikes located in four locations on the main campus.

    Bikes can go to any destination but need to be returned to one of the four bike hubs when the ride is complete. Bikes left outside of a hub area will be charged a $20 fee. Lecture Hall, C4, upper East gym and Hinman bike racks are the four bike hubs on campus. At the end of your ride, lock the bike at the hub and scan the QR code to end your rental.

    New to bikeshare? Download the free Koloni app to join and reserve. Once you've reserved a ride, the app will provide instructions on how to unlock a bike. Bikes may be reserved at no charge by students, faculty and staff for two hours a day. It will cost $5 an hour after the two hours. When you download the app, credit card information is required. No charge will be made for renting the bike until after the free two-hour time period.

    More Info

    Contact Transportation and Parking Services or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/services/transportation-and-parking/alternative-transportation/bike-share/index.html

  • Steven Jay Lynn, 78, died at home Friday, March 29, after a three-month battle with cancer.

    Lynn, who was born and raised in Chicago, was an internationally recognized expert and prolific author in multiple areas of clinical psychology. His work focused on hypnosis, dissociation, fantasy, false memories, sexual trauma and victimization. In recent years, he published extensively on debunking pseudoscience. He was proudest of his introductory textbook, “Psychology: from Inquiry to Understanding,” now in its fifth edition.

    Lynn received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his doctorate in clinical psychology from Indiana University. He began his academic career at Ohio University, rising to the rank of full professor. In 1996, Lynn joined the faculty of Binghamton University, where he was later promoted to SUNY distinguished professor and served as director of the doctoral program in clinical psychology and director of the Psychology Department’s Psychological Clinic.

    He received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities. His list of awards included a Lifetime Achievement Award from Indiana University, and the best book published on clinical hypnosis. He was ranked 49th on a list of “Top Producers of Scholarly Publications in Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Programs” and was recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in the field of hypnosis. He was proud to have been the founding editor of a major professional journal, Psychology of Consciousness.

    Lynn also mentored scores of doctoral students, as well as young professionals in the early stages of their careers. Of his more than 400 articles and 20-plus books, many were the result of collaborations with students and colleagues worldwide. In addition to his academic pursuits, he maintained a private psychotherapy practice, enjoyed golf, treasured the lifelong bonds of friendship of his men’s group (“The Mighty Men”), and played harmonica to occasionally startle his students and friends.

    He is predeceased by his parents and survived by his wife, his sister, sister-in-law, daughters, stepdaughter, grandsons and granddaughter.

    A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Temple Concord, 9 Riverside Drive, Binghamton.

    In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Steven Jay Lynn may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, PO Box 27106, NY, NY 10087-7106, or the Binghamton University Foundation, Clinical Science Fund, Account #10367. Donations are accepted online at giving.binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Dateline

  • Maria-Teresa Romero, 73, a former professor of psychology, died Sunday, March 3, after a brief illness.

    Romero was born in Bogota, Colombia, as one of eight siblings. Her fondest desire from an early age was to serve as a nun in the Catholic Church. Receiving a scholarship, Romero studied for several years to prepare for the sisterhood, but ultimately left the convent and redirected her life to the pursuit of science. She held the position of psychologist at the National University of Columbia until 1979.

    She immigrated to the United States in 1980 to continue her education, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1999. In 1981, she entered the neuropsychology graduate program at the City University of New York, where she graduated with a doctorate in behavioral neuroendocrinology in 1987. Later, she became a postdoctoral fellow at Barnard College at Columbia University.

    Romero moved to Vestal in 1993 to join the faculty at Binghamton University as a professor of psychology. Her expertise in neuroanatomy was a valued asset to the Behavioral Neuroscience program. She was promoted to associate professor in September 2000 and retired from that position in 2019. She was a strong advocate for improving the educational experiences of students of color and was known for her unwavering commitment to social justice and equality. She also served as the director of undergraduate studies for the Psychology Department from 2012-2018.

    She is survived by her daughter, Camila; son-in-law Alex; granddaughter Paloma; sisters Yolanda, Olga and Patricia; Ivan, her brother; and her life partner, David.

    For a complete obituary, visit pressconnects at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Dateline or visit https://www.pressconnects.com/obituaries/pnys0753423

  • Entering and leaving campus by car at certain times of day can cause traffic backups.

    However, University students, faculty and staff should avoid to making U-turns into the UHS parking lots, where UHS is trying to conduct business. This maneuver is dangerous to the patrons and employees of UHS and members of the Binghamton University commmunity and should be avoided.

    Be a good neighbor. Leave yourself extra time to get to where you are going and follow all traffic lights and signs.

    More Info

    Contact University Police

  • The Binghamton Fund couldn’t have done it without you — thank you for making EXCELERATOR a success.

    The Student Philanthropy Council put together the video below to show you our gratitude and to share the final results.

    More Info

    Contact Caitlyn Smith or visit https://youtu.be/CwOTvEidjIE?si=eILkI1bPPepUSVxf

  • Lithium-ion batteries are found in many consumer e-transportation devices due to their small size, power output and versatility. Binghamton University is heavily invested in researching emerging energy storage technology related to Li-ion batteries. While our researchers are busy creating future energy solutions, consumer-grade 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. There is no fee to do so, and the process is simple. Note that 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.

    Binghamton University has established several safety guidelines for e-transportation users. To learn more about the policy, go to: https://www.binghamton.edu/operations/policies/policy-422.html

    More Info

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/environmental-health-safety/fire-prevention/battery-fire-safety.html

  • 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.

    More Info

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/environmental-health-safety/permits.html

  • Geoffrey David Gould, 84, former director of admissions, died Tuesday, April 16.

    Gould was born Oct. 11, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He joined the Army Reserve before enrolling at Rutgers University, from which he graduated in 1962. Gould had a long career in university admissions, first at Rutgers and later at Binghamton University, where he began as director of admissions in July 1976.

    While at Binghamton University, he succeeded in increasing the diversity of the student body by working closely with the Educational Opportunity Program and was an active mentor of students. He received the Educational Opportunity Program’s Faculty/Student Recognition Award in 1996, a Service Recognition Award in 2002 and the Council/Foundation Award in 2002.

    After his retirement in June 2002, Gould enjoyed being an active member of the Cooperative Gallery and the Southern Tier Orchid Society. He gave many shows of his beautiful photographs, some of which he had taken on his trips with his wife, Professor Libby Tucker, to Europe and South America. He also enjoyed taking photos of the annual orchid show.

    "Geof was the director who originally hired me to work at Binghamton University," said Jenae Norris, now senior associate director of undergraduate recruitment. "He was always supportive and encouraging. He fostered the development of students and employees. He was truly an iconic legend for admissions, and I will always remember him for his championing of access and diversity and for explaining why our society benefits from this. He was an amazing mentor and friend to so many on our campus. In retirement, he continued to share his zest for life with his family and friends and shared with so many his passion for photography. He will truly be missed."

    Gould was predeceased by his parents, his sister and her husband, as well as his infant son, Michael David Tucker-Gould. He will be greatly missed by his wife of almost 40 years, Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker Gould, his sons Christopher Powell (Laura), Thomas William Gould (Nicole), and Peter Coryell Gould (Elizabeth); his brothers, Thomas Lee Gould (Nancy) and James Schletzer (Marilyn); his aunt, Susan Eden; his niece, Yvonne Slater; and his grandchildren, Emilie Powell and Margot, Weston, Cecelia, Daisy and Hailey Gould.

    A service to celebrate Gould's life will take place at the Barber Memorial Home at 428 Main St., Johnson City, New York, 13790 at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. before the service. The service will also be live-streamed on the Barber Memorial Home’s website, at: www.barbermemorialhome.com

    In lieu of flowers, consider donating to Rutgers University or the Tucker/Gould Prize Fund, Binghamton University Foundation, Binghamton, New York 13902-6000.

    For more, visit the Press and Sun-Bulletin obituary at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Dateline or visit https://www.pressconnects.com/obituaries/pnys0791028

  • Robert Leon Basmann, 98, a longtime professor of economics, died in his Vestal home on Thursday, April 18.

    Basmann was born in Davenport, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 1926. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army. In 1954, Basmann surrendered his army commission to pursue a doctorate in statistics and econometrics at Iowa State College, where he worked at the Iowa Experimental Station and developed an extraordinary aptitude for the application of innovative theory to real-world problems. In 1955, Basmann won a Fulbright grant to the University of Oslo, Norway. In 1963, Basmann took a position at Purdue University's new graduate program in economics and, in 1969, at Texas A&M University.

    Basmann moved to the State University of New York at Binghamton in September 1988. He worked at the University as a professor until September 2007, when he retired.

    His work made path-breaking and deep contributions to simultaneous equations models, finite sample distribution theory and identification. By the early 1960s, he received credit (along with Thiel) for the derivation of two-stage least squares, an important estimation technique. His early work set standards for the practice of economics and econometrics, and contributed to his pathbreaking work on consumer preference theory and estimation.

    Basmann will be buried in the Interfaith Cemetery of Temple Israel.

    More Info

    Contact Clifford Kern or visit https://www.pressconnects.com/obituaries/pnys0796316

  • Summer window hours at Campus Mail are from noon to 2:50 p.m. Monday, May 13 through Friday, August 9. Stamp sales are from noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at the same location, B60, in the UU basement.

    Students should pick up all mail from physical mailboxes and packages from Campus Mail Service before leaving for the summer. CMS reserves the right to return items to the sender.

    Note that department mail runs will continue through the summer as normally scheduled. Campus Mail Service is closed on weekends and federal holidays throughout the year.

    More Info

    Contact Campus Mail

  • Commencement is a special weekend for our graduates and their guests. The presence of faculty who have guided our graduates through their time here means so much as they cross the stage.

    Sign up using the link available on the "Faculty Participation" webpage below by Wednesday, May 1. Commencement ceremonies will be held on May 9, 10 and 11.

    For questions or further information, visit the link below or contact Sarah Koral, at skoral@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Sarah Koral or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/commencement/faculty-staff/

  • The annual shutdown of the campus's high-temperature hot water system is scheduled to take place from May 12-22. The shutdown is a bit longer this year due to the various work that needs to be completed.

    The system provides heat and domestic hot water to many campus buildings. The annual shutdown takes place to perform preventive maintenance on the system so that it remains reliable. The following buildings and services will be affected:

    - Academic Complex A and B — No heat, no hot water
    - Administration Building — No heat
    - Anderson Center — No heat, no hot water
    - Central Heating Plant — No heat
    - East Gym — No heat
    - Fine Arts — No heat, no hot water and limited dehumidification for the Art Gallery
    - Garage — No heat, no hot water
    - Lecture Hall and Student Wing — No heat, no hot water
    - Physical Facilities — No heat
    - Science 1 and 2 — No heat, no hot water
    - Science 3, 4 and Greenhouse — No heat, limited hot water
    - Science 5 — No heat on the Ground Floor, limited dehumidification and limited hot water
    - Library North (including the Tower) — No heat, no hot water

    This information can also be found on the Facilities Management website. Contact Rob Frailey with any questions, at rfrailey@binghamton.edu or 777-3494.

    More Info

    Contact Rob Frailey

  • There will be an electrical shutdown from 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, which will affect the following buildings:

    - Clevland Hall
    - Commissary
    - Hinman Dining Hall
    - Hughes Hall
    - Lehman Hall
    - Library North/Tower
    - Lecture Hall/Student Wing
    - NAR (Nelson A. Rockefeller Center)
    - Roosevelt Hall
    - Smith Hall
    - Warehouse

    Emergency power only will be available for life/safety lighting etc. Before the shutdown, computers and equipment should be turned off. The shutdown is needed to perform preventative maintenance.

    Contact Patrick Gunter with any questions, at pgunter@binghamton.edu or 777-4468.

    This notice is being sent in advance for planning purposes. Additional notifications/reminders will be issued as the shutdown date approaches.

    More Info

    Contact Patrick Gunter

    • Health and Wellness

  • We spend lots of time at our desks, so why not make the most of it? In this Zoom session, scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, Campus Recreation and EAP's Victor Ramirez and Alison Helmetsie will share simple yet effective tips on how to make your workspace more ergonomic. After, they will guide you through a straightforward "desk-ercise" routine, designed to alleviate tension and improve mobility, right from the comfort of your desk. Learn how to make your office a happier and healthier place!

    This session is presented by Campus Recreation and the Employee Assistance Program, with support from the Department Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University.

    More Info

    Contact Laura Cichostepski or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2264861

  • SUNY System Administration currently has a Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant with the NYS Office of Mental Health. Through this grant, SUNY offers free access to "Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper" training to students, faculty, staff and other SUNY community members. The training is free until May 31.

    QPR is an evidence-based emergency mental health intervention for people at risk of suicide. The goal of QPR is to recognize a suicide crisis, interrupt it and direct the person to appropriate care.

    Like CPR, QPR works to increase an at-risk individual's chance of survival. People trained in QPR are taught to recognize the warning signs of suicide, which include depression, expressions of hopelessness and talk of suicide. Participants are then taught how to respond.

    The training course only takes an hour and could help save a life. If you are interested in becoming certified in QPR, follow the below instructions:

    1. Follow the link below,
    2. Type in "SUNY" for the organization code;
    3. Click "Create Training Account";
    4. Log in to the QPR Gatekeeper website at: http://www.qprtraining.com
    5. Enter your user info in the applicable “case-sensitive” fields; and
    6. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the workshop.

    More Info

    Contact Julie Maio or visit http://www.qprtraining.com/setup.php

  • The Employee Health and Wellness subcommittee supports the Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) by focusing on improving employee engagement in health and wellness-related activities.

    The committee is working to identify events, programs, resources and services that are offered to faculty and staff at the University. In this process, we are hoping to identify where the gaps in services are so that we can propose and implement different strategies that will help improve employee health and wellness across campus.

    Help identify the health and wellness needs of faculty and staff by completing this survey by Friday, May 10.

    Reach out with any questions to Allison Gilli, at agilli@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Allison Gilli or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLDclzKjSRC9SFo

  • SUNY System Administration currently has a Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant with the NYS Office of Mental Health. Through this grant, SUNY offers free access to "Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper" training to students, faculty, staff and other SUNY community members. The training is free until May 31.

    QPR is an evidence-based emergency mental health intervention for people at risk of suicide. The goal of QPR is to recognize a suicide crisis, interrupt it, and direct the person to appropriate care.

    Like CPR, QPR works to increase an at-risk individual's chance of survival. People trained in QPR are taught to recognize the warning signs of suicide, which include depression, expressions of hopelessness and talk of suicide. Participants are then taught how to respond.

    The training course only takes an hour and could help save a life. If you are interested in becoming certified in QPR, follow the below instructions:

    1. Follow the link below,
    2. Type in SUNY for the organization code;
    3. Click "Create Training Account";
    4. Log in to the QPR Gatekeeper website at: http://www.qprtraining.com
    5. Enter your user info in the applicable “case-sensitive” fields; and
    6. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the workshop.

    More Info

    Contact Julie Maio or visit http://www.qprtraining.com/setup.php

  • Note that Decker Student Health Services Center has updated its COVID guidelines following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and New York State Department of Health guidelines.

    For more information, visit the Decker Student Health Services Center website at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Christopher Downey or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/health/services/covid/index.html

  • Join the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm share program with Russell Farms to get a variety of fresh, local produce for a total of 10 weeks, from June 5-Aug. 7. Share portions are available in single, couple, half or student sizes. All shares receive a different specialty item each week, like homemade baked goods.

    Share pickup is available from 3–5 p.m. on campus at the East Gym. Drivers do not need to get out of their vehicles; participants can conveniently drive up to collect their share from the Russell Farms truck. On pick-up day, there are limited veggie swap options available, as well as the opportunity to buy fresh meat or eggs (credit card only). Each week, additional single shares will be available for purchase at $14 (cash or card accepted).

    New for 2024: Introducing the "Homestead Share" option from Russell Farms. This includes a weekly fresh loaf of bread from their bakery, a dozen organic farm-fresh brown eggs, and a local dairy item, such as cheese curds, cheese, cultured butter or smoothies, for an extra $18 per week.

    For more information about the program, visit Russell Farms' website linked below. This program is sponsored by the Healthy Campus Initiative: B-Healthy.

    More Info

    Contact Kimberly Peabody or visit https://russell-farm.com/shop/csa/farm-share-binghamton-university-program/

    • NCAA Division I Athletics

  • Join Binghamton University Athletics this weekend, at the Bearcats Baseball Complex, as our Baseball team takes on Middle Tennessee State University. Three events will take place:

    - At 6 p.m. Friday, May 3- This is the “Strikeout Cancer” game. The first 200 fans will receive an “I Stand For” poster.

    - At 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4- The baseball team is hosting “Heroes Day”. The first 250 fans will receive a poster.

    - At 11 a.m. Sunday, May 5- This is "Senior Day" and "Youth Day."

    More Info

    Contact Liz Flynn or visit https://bubearcats.com

  • It has already been a highly successful professional career for 2022 Binghamton track and cross country alumna and five-time All-American Emily Mackay. Signed with New Balance Boston shortly after graduation, she has been consistently making her mark on the national stage.

    At the World Track and Field Championships in Scotland, Mackay officially joined the ranks of the best middle-distance runners in the world, representing the United States. Mackay earned the bronze medal in the women's 1,500-meter, clocking a personal-best time of 4:02.69.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    More Info

    Contact David O'Brian or visit https://bubearcats.com/news/2024/3/3/womens-track-and-field-this-just-in-mackay-earns-bronze-medal-for-usa-at-world-indoor-meet.aspx

  • Join Binghamton Athletics for the 34th Annual Matthews Auto Bearcats Golf Classic on Thursday, May 30, at the Links at Hiawatha Landing.

    There are still openings for the afternoon session (Texas Scramble format). Visit the link to register a team or individual. Sponsorship packages are also available. Contact the Division of Athletics at (607) 777-2043, or by email at athletics@binghamton.edu for more information.

    More Info

    Contact Division of Athletics or visit https://bubearcats.com/sports/2014/12/4/GEN_1204140134.aspx

  • The Baseball game against Cornell University previously scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, has been rescheduled.

    Join Binghamton University Athletics at 6:30 p.m. tonight Wednesday, May 1, at the Bearcats Baseball Complex, as our Baseball team takes on Cornell University.

    More Info

    Contact Liz Flynn or visit https://bubearcats.com

    • Recreation

  • Take a book to the beach, the lake or the backyard. Join CLT and fellow attendees from noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, 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 event is a fun end-of-the-semester sendoff.
    Lunch will be provided; click the link below to RSVP.

    More Info

    Contact shana white or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2258850

  • Summer fitness memberships go on sale Monday, April 29. A full summer membership is $60 and runs from May 28-Aug. 9, but you can also purchase a half-session membership for $30 (running from May 28-July 1 or July 8-Aug. 9).

    Fitness memberships include access to the FitSpace fitness facility and group fitness classes. Note that the pool will be closed starting Monday, May 13, for a deck refinishing project.

    You can sign up online or purchase a membership at the East Gym’s front desk.

    More Info

    Contact Laura Cichostepski or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/memberships/index.html

  • Exciting changes are coming to the pool at the East Gym, Recreation Center. The pool deck is scheduled to be refinished starting Monday, May 13. During this time, the pool will be closed.

    Updates on the project and the reopening timeline will be provided on the Campus Recreation website once more information is available. Click the link below to learn more.

    More Info

    Contact Laura Cichostepski or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/current-hours.html

    • Research

  • The Libraries invite you to the Libraries Research Scholars poster presentation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the Bartle Library Lobby.

    The Binghamton University Libraries Research Scholars Program provides undergraduate students with experience working on a guided research project. Working closely with a library faculty or professional staff mentor, six student projects will be featured in this year's inaugural research scholars poster presentation.

    More Info

    Contact Matthew Harrick or visit https://libnews.binghamton.edu/news/2024/01/05/library-research-scholars-program-24/

  • The CAST Lab want to learn more about how different types of minority stress (e.g., prejudice, discrimination, unsupportive family and friends) affect us and our romantic relationships. We are looking for lesbian, gay, bisexual or otherwise non-heterosexual (LGBQ+) couples in a committed relationship for six months or longer to participate in a study conducted by researchers at Binghamton University.

    We are interested in couples who experience a broad range of everyday stress, including people who have experienced highly stressful events. Individuals will be compensated for participation, and you can participate in the comfort of your home. This survey study takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

    You will be compensated with a $10 Amazon gift card.

    To be eligible, you must:
    - Have been in a committed relationship for six months or longer
    - Both you and your partner are over 18 years of age
    - Both you and your partner speak and read English fluently
    - Both you and your partner identify as either lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer or otherwise non-heterosexual
    - Both you and your partner are interested and willing to complete study procedures
    - Have access to the internet

    For more information and to determine your eligibility, call 607-232-2791 and ask for the LGBQ Couples Study. We will conduct a very brief screener over the phone, and if you are eligible to participate, you will be emailed the survey link.

    You can also learn more about the study online on the Couple Adjustment to Stress and Trauma website or at the link below.

    This study is being conducted by Melissa Gates, of the Psychology Department. For information about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Human Subjects Research Review office at 607-777-5438. For more information or to determine eligibility/scheduling, call 607-232-2791 or email binghamtoncastlab@gmail.com.

    More Info

    Contact Melissa Gates or visit https://sites.google.com/binghamton.edu/castlab/participate?authuser=0

  • In celebration of Women’s History Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announced the Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fellowship. Through this fellowship, faculty will have the opportunity to research the significant role women have played in the development of New York State, and to recognize the contributions women leaders have played in the state and the region.

    Named in honor of the first woman to be appointed as a SUNY state-operated campus president, the Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fellowship Program provides support for a SUNY faculty member with scholarly expertise in history or associated discipline.

    The Fellowship is an opportunity to discover, celebrate and elevate the history of women’s roles and leadership in New York State — including SUNY’s founding, evolution and 75+ years of growth — and amplify these narratives to SUNY and broader communities.

    One fellowship will be awarded. The fellowship will provide faculty salary for up to two terms (fall, spring or summer) to dedicate to this scholarship effort; and up to $10,000 for research expenses, e.g., travel, access to facilities, databases, page charges, etc. (computers not allowed).

    Application review begins immediately; The deadline is Wednesday, May 29. Click the link below to learn more.

    More Info

    Contact Aaron Beedle or visit https://workflow.suny.edu/view.php?id=152142

  • Researchers at Binghamton University School of Pharmacy are looking for healthy, milk-producing women to donate their excess breast milk (5-20 ounces) for use in research.

    The overall purpose of the research is to help develop an assay to help predict medication secretion into breast milk during lactation. You must be 18 years or older to participate. You will be compensated with a $30 gift card for your time.

    If interested or looking for more information, contact Allesandra Stratigakis, at astrati1@binghamton.edu. The primary investigator is assistant professor Tao Zhang, who can be reached at zhangt@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Allesandra Stratigakis

  • Binghamton Research Days will be held April 15-19. Your club, honors society or other campus organization is invited to participate by holding a program that celebrates research and scholarship. Past events have included panel discussions, poster sessions, guest speakers, lab tours and more.

    To submit an event to the Research Days calendar, visit the link below, and for more information, email Rachel Coker, Research Days steering committee chair, at rcoker@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit https://forms.gle/gJwB5SLQ81di6w3f7

  • Are you currently or were you formerly a health instructor in New York State at the middle school and/or high school level? Help Binghamton University understand your experience as a health instructor in New York State.

    If willing to participate in this survey, fill out the form below. The survey can be completed in about 10 minutes. Contact Brianna Santos, at bsantos@binghamton.edu, with questions.

    More Info

    Contact Brianna Santos or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1SvGpsDjFnnpn1Q

  • Are you conducting translational research, or do you have an exciting invention or innovation in the clean energy sector? Researchers, students and entrepreneurs at Binghamton University have the opportunity to receive grant funding to progress their research or innovation. The National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Program gives researchers funding and training to explore the commercial path forward for their research, inventions and products. To learn more about the program, go to: https://thekoffman.com/national-science-foundation-i-corps/

    The four-week Hybrid Regional I-Corps Course comprises virtual sessions, mentoring and the opportunity to interact with key customers and industry stakeholders while opening up access to $5,000 in funding to attend the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit from May 22-24, in Dallas, TX.

    Successful teams have the opportunity to progress to the national-level NSF I-Corps Teams Program, providing $50,000 in grant funding.

    The hybrid course starts on Monday, April 29. Apply by Wednesday, March 20 at the link below.

    For questions, contact Epiphany Munoz, at emunoz2@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Epiphany Azaria Munoz or visit https://www.tfaforms.com/5098222

  • The Binghamton University Libraries are pleased to announce the addition of an expansive and new primary resource database, AM Explorer. Binghamton users now have access to millions of pages of primary sources in the Adam Matthew collections, spanning over five centuries.

    Overall, there are about 130 distinct collections that make up the entirety of AM Explorer. Collections include archives, personal diaries, expeditionary journals, photographs, maps, sound recordings, film and much more.

    Learn more about AM Explorer, including some highlighted topics, on the Libraries' blog at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Matt Gallagher or visit https://libnews.binghamton.edu/news/2024/02/29/libraries-announce-access-to-massive-primary-source-database-am-explorer/

  • Do you have a child who is in, or is entering, fourth or fifth grade, who may be interested in participating in a research study? The VARY Lab (Vocabulary and Reading in Youth and Children) is conducting a study about how children learn the meanings of new words.

    Participants will be asked to read short stories and answer questions about them. Participants are invited to participate if they are in/entering fourth or fifth grade; have hearing that is "normal"; vision that is normal or corrected to normal; and do not have diagnoses of intellectual disability, dyslexia or autism spectrum disorder. Compensation of up to $30 is provided.

    Contact Dawna Duff, at (607) 777-4607 or varylab@binghamton.edu for more information.

    More Info

    Contact Dawna M Duff

    • Speakers and Lectures

  • Climate change is impacting the way we live: from affecting family planning choices and putting properties at risk of becoming uninsurable; to increasing health threats from air pollution due to wildfires and deaths associated with weather-related events such as hurricanes, floods and droughts. Just as the decisions and actions of humanity have led to this state of affairs, the choices we make today will determine our future.

    The Kaschak Institute, Binghamton 2 Degrees, Sustainable Communities Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence, the Office of Sustainability, the Center for Civic Engagement and the Binghamton University Common Read Experience are working together to launch the 1MReady_BING initiative to empower students to act on climate change, setting the stage for expansion to the local community, the broader State University of New York system and beyond.

    The first cohort of climate ambassadors was selected during the Fall 2023 semester. They will spread the word about ways to cut our carbon emissions through the user-friendly 1MReady_BING website.

    Presentation of this campaign and of how to use the website will take about 15-20 minutes and will include a brief description of 1MW, the 1MReady_Bing campaign and how to sign up for and navigate the website. If you would like to have an ambassador come to your class to inform your students of this campaign and how to take part in it, fill out the form at the link below at least a week in advance of the date you would like the presentation.

    **If you teach multiple courses, submit a separate form for each course.**

    More Info

    Contact Victoria Barics or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0xItIJ9mS0UUwdCmoMTeUJy-Tw6Ft4Od2L0FyCyDYcAnaWQ/viewform

  • The College of Community and Public Affairs and the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership presents the annual Edgar A. Couper Lecture, titled "Science and Probability: Adult Responsibilities for Maximizing Student Success," featuring Terrence Scott, professor and distinguished scholar at the University of Louisville as well as the director of the Center for Instructional and Behavioral Research in Schools.

    The lecture will take place at 4:30 p.m. this Friday, May 3, in DC 120A/B. RSVP by Wednesday, May 1, at the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Heidi Nevgloski or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4PJw1RNYFcQ3fmVKUoSlufWjnDPlCqsBKGG0h7nFkMYBWNw/viewform

  • Join members of Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cornell University and Upstate Medical University for the "Ticks and Tick-borne diseases symposium" from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Innovative Technologies Complex.

    Registration for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and light refreshments will be served. Opening remarks will be delivered by Dean Nagaraju Kanneboyina at 9 a.m.

    Click the link below for additional details of the schedule.

    More Info

    Contact Amaan Fruitwala or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/centers/lyme-disease-center/news.html

  • Amy Aines, a communications strategist and speaker coach, is the co-author of “Championing Science: Communicating Your Ideas to Decision Makers.” She’ll be on campus for three signature events during Binghamton University Research Days in April.

    Her keynote, "How to Use Communication Strategy to Stand Out as a Researcher", is at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in UUW-325. Every opportunity to speak about your research can help you win funding, attract collaborators, drive action and enhance your reputation — if you take a strategic approach.

    A workshop for faculty, "Success Strategies for Communicating Across Disciplines", is at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, in UUW-324. This workshop will strengthen participants’ ability to express themselves clearly, ensure they have been understood and encourage productive collaboration. Participants will work with relevant subject matter and provide opportunities to apply key concepts.

    An interactive seminar, "Tame Your Nerves: Speaker Preparation and Delivery Tips and Techniques", at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, UUW-324. This interactive seminar will help presenters get ready for their next speaking opportunity and provide tools and simple exercises to help them be effective under pressure.

    Registration is encouraged but not required for the workshop and seminar; email Rachel Coker at rcoker@binghamton.edu to sign up.

    More Info

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/research/division-offices/research-advancement/research-days/index.html

  • Join the Art History Department in welcoming Jessica Maratsos at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the IASH Conference Room, Library North 1106. Maratsos will present her paper on “Body, Armor, Relic and the Mechanics of the Divine.”

    This is the last lecture of the VizCult 2023-2024 season. Click the link below to learn more.

    More Info

    Contact Krysteena Race or visit https://binghamtonarthistory.wordpress.com/2024/04/25/vizcult-jessica-maratsos-on-body-armor-relic-and-the-mechanics-of-the-divine/

    • Student Activities

  • Every year around Commencement, the University sends out the Senior Survey to gather valuable information about where our graduates are headed next. This information helps us better understand our graduating seniors' career pathways and track student outcomes, as well as inform University decisions about resources and program improvements, to help future students more effectively.

    Encourage graduating seniors you know to complete their survey and offer their feedback, at the link below.

    Email assess@binghamton.edu with questions. To learn more about the annual Senior Survey, visit: https://www.binghamton.edu/student-affairs/assessment/evaluate/senior-survey.html

    More Info

    Contact Giovanna Bernardo or visit https://bit.ly/BUSeniorSurvey

  • Explore a range of activities, events, and resources aimed at helping students relax and de-stress while preparing for finals. Don't miss the opportunity to unwind, socialize and enjoy the end of the semester.

    Learn more about Stress-free Bing and view a calendar of events online at the link below. Use the hashtag #StressFreeBing to post about and share your events.

    More Info

    Contact Peter Nardone or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/dean-of-students/programs-services/stressfreebing.html

  • The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development offers Binghamton University students a chance to get academic credit for their internship experience. Students can enroll in CDCI 395, an online asynchronous course that students take in conjunction with their internship to further enhance their experience and create more opportunities for learning and professional development.

    Students can earn credit for both paid and unpaid internships this summer and fall semester. Email the Fleishman Center at CDCI@binghamton.edu for additional information, or check out the "Credit Bearing Internship Program" website at the link below for more information. Share this academic internship opportunity with your students!

    More Info

    Contact Michael Lorusso or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/ccpd/services/internship.html

  • The Libraries Special Collections department hosts its second annual juried student Book Arts Exhibition Open House 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Special Collections, Bartle Library North (LN 2320).

    This competition aims to celebrate the creativity of Binghamton University students and promote engagement with the book arts. All submitted artwork and artist’s statements will be exhibited at this open house. Click the link below to learn more.

    More Info

    Contact Blythe Roveland-Brenton or visit https://libnews.binghamton.edu/specialcollections/2024/02/08/student-book-arts-competition-spring-2024/

    • Sustainability

  • Campus staff, faculty, students and partners are cordially invited to the third annual “Three Sisters Garden” planting ceremony, from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 1, in the Science 1 Quad.

    Traditional Haudenosaunee agricultural knowledge will be demonstrated, utilizing Indigenous corn, beans and squash seeds from the Onondaga Nation Farm. Guest speakers Angela Ferguson, Onondaga Eel Clan and Tony Gonyea, Onondaga Beaver Clan, will guide a Thanksgiving address and garden planting.

    Click the link below to learn more or RSVP.

    More Info

    Contact Ethan Tyo or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2264433

    • Training and Workshops

  • UDiversity will sponsor a racial healing workshop from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in UU108. This workshop aims to create a supportive and safe space where faculty and staff can engage in open, honest conversations about their experiences related to race and race relations to understand themselves and others. The goal is to heal collectively as a community in a trauma-informed setting.

    Lunch will be provided to participants.

    More Info

    Contact Jade Doswell

  • Presented by the Department of Social Work with the Institute for Justice and Well-Being, join us by attending the Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (NYS Mandated Reporter) training.

    This training satisfies amendments to Social Services Law § 413 requiring the addition of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma, Implicit Bias and Identification of Child Abuse virtually within the New York State-mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework.

    This training includes all of the NYS newly required content and satisfies the legal requirements that every NYS-mandated reporter who has previously undergone the Mandated Reporter training to undergo the new updated training by April 1, 2025.

    This is required for all NYS licensed professionals who work with children.

    Dates of Training:

    - 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1
    - 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 17, via Zoom
    - 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, via Zoom
    - 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 12
    - 1-4 p.m. Friday, June 21, via Zoom

    If you are interested in group rates, contact Debbie Collett-O'Brien by emailing dcollet@binghamton.edu or by calling 607-777-3537. Learn more and register using the link below.

    More Info

    Contact Debbie Collett-O'Brien or visit https://bit.ly/bing-social-work

    • Volunteer

  • The Binghamton Move Out Project (MOP) is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Spring Move Out donation initiative. Volunteers are needed for collecting, sorting and distributing the items from May 6 until the end of May. Volunteer shifts are flexible.

    MOP is an official project of the Susquehanna Group of the Sierra Club and is entirely volunteer-run. Each spring, MOP collects items from students moving out of their college housing and donates them to various nonprofit organizations in the Greater Binghamton area with the goal of diverting waste from the landfill and giving back to the community.

    In 2023, the 18,795 pounds that MOP collected from Binghamton University students was donated to over 25 local nonprofits, schools and churches. This year, the team has a goal of collecting 25,000 pounds of items for donation.

    Those who are interested can fill out the volunteer form at the link below, or contact binghamtonmoveout@gmail.com for more information.

    More Info

    Contact Christina Fuller or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed_dh1cv5wNhWOZrOvfHb9jZVB67dIOxpX8pZd0R_tNdKBFA/viewform

  • The LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Caucus is a new committee-style group led by Q Center staff. The caucus is committed to the empowerment and liberation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people through conversation, activism and advocacy. The caucus seeks to improve the lives of queer and trans individuals both at the university and in the greater Binghamton community through monthly meetings, public service and local outreach.

    Monthly newsletters and meetings will start in March. To join the caucus listserv or for more information, email Q Center associate director Nick Martin, at martinn@binghamton.edu.

    More Info

    Contact Nick Martin

  • Interested in impacting prospective students and their families? Join Undergraduate Admissions this semester for our Admitted Students Days, where thousands of potential future Bearcats who have been accepted into Binghamton have the chance to participate in a variety of activities across campus.

    The office is asking for volunteers who are interested in lending a helping hand for this high-volume visit day to greet, guide and check in guests.

    Interested in learning more? Fill out the Google form at the link below. Contact Angelica Svolos, at asvolos1@binghamton.edu, with any questions.

    More Info

    Contact Angelica Svolos or visit https://forms.gle/qUHLU4rgRjVqf5HT6

  • The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is recruiting new members for its Friendship Family Program (FFP), which involves a family or individual from the local community forming a social relationship with one or more new international student(s) enrolled at Binghamton University.

    Historically, this social relationship has consisted of family dinners, phone calls, conversations over coffee or tea, attending an event together or going to see the latest movie. More information about the role of Friendship Families can be found on the ISSS website.

    Friendship Families do not provide housing, financial or academic assistance. It is a purely social relationship. Click the link below to learn more about the program.

    Interested families/individuals are encouraged to complete our online application by July 15, at: https://forms.gle/vXktZUzu7FJQppoE6

    More Info

    Contact Christina MacDavitt or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/international/student-scholar-services/programs/friendship-family-program.html