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UUP $800 contractual base salary increase

UUP $800 contractual base salary increase

UUP employees who have completed 12 consecutive years of full-time service at Binghamton University are eligible for a contractual $800 increase to their base salary, effective July 1, 2025, pursuant to Article 20.10(c) of the UUP Agreement.

To be eligible for this increase, employees must:
- Be full-time as of July 1, 2025
- Have previously received a service payment under Subsection “a” or “b” of Article 20.10 of the UUP Agreement
- Have completed twelve (12) consecutive years of full-time service at the campus at Binghamton

The effective date is July 1, 2025. The increase will be shown on the paycheck date of July 16, 2025.

Note: For employees who reach their 12-year service milestone after July 1, 2025, the increase will take effect on their 12-year anniversary date, not on July 1.

For questions about the payment, contact Payroll at 777-6284.

For More Information:

Contact Taliba Abdussalaam
Vice President for Research Bahgat Sammakia to step down; Lisa Gilroy named interim VPR

Vice President for Research Bahgat Sammakia to step down; Lisa Gilroy named interim VPR

Vice President for Research Bahgat Sammakia has announced plans to step down from his position and return to the faculty and his research beginning Aug. 1, 2025. Lisa Gilroy, currently associate vice president for research administration and Research Foundation operations manager, will serve as interim vice president for research.

Sammakia, a SUNY distinguished professor of mechanical engineering, has served as vice president for research since 2010. During that time, annual research expenditures rose steadily, from $40.2 million to $87 million in FY 2024-25, reflecting a decade of consistent gains.

Under Sammakia’s leadership, the University secured and reaffirmed its Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) status and now houses 19 organized research centers, anchored by the New York State Center of Excellence in Small-Scale Systems Integration and Packaging (S3IP), which he founded and will still direct. All of these centers have attracted new faculty, industrial memberships and state support, giving investigators the facilities and administrative support needed to compete for major research grants.

“Bahgat Sammakia has been a transformative leader for Binghamton University’s research division,” said President Harvey Stenger. “Under his leadership, we achieved R1 status, expanded our research infrastructure and secured groundbreaking federal investments. We are deeply grateful for his vision, dedication and lasting contributions.”

Gilroy brings more than three decades of experience in research administration at Binghamton University, all within the Research Foundation for SUNY. She has served as associate vice president for research administration since 2023, overseeing the full life cycle of pre- and post-award functions and providing strategic and operational leadership to support faculty research. A member of the vice president for research’s senior leadership team, she has played a key role in shaping research policy, compliance and building administrative infrastructure across campus.

Gilroy began her career at Binghamton in 1986 and has held progressive roles in the Office of Sponsored Programs. She holds a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in applied social sciences from Binghamton University and is certified as both a research administrator (CRA) and financial research administrator (CFRA).

Binghamton University-led research now injects millions of dollars into the local economy each year, fuels start-ups through research centers and addresses community needs from tick-borne disease to clean-energy workforce development. A national search for Sammakia’s successor will be conducted in the upcoming year.

For More Information:

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

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

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

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

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

For More Information:

Contact Catherine Faughnan or visit https://bthere.binghamton.edu/Portal/p/
Summer 2025 Pilot of New Course Evaluation System (CES) for Harpur and CCPA

Summer 2025 Pilot of New Course Evaluation System (CES) for Harpur and CCPA

Dear faculty,

I am pleased to share that Binghamton University will pilot a new Course Evaluation System (CES) powered by Watermark during the Summer 2025 term. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to modernizing the student feedback process and enhancing the course evaluation experience for both students and instructors.

The pilot will be limited to courses offered through the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). Faculty teaching in these colleges will be automatically included in the pilot and will receive email notifications from the CES platform with details regarding the courses involved and the evaluation timelines.

Faculty who wish to opt out of course evaluations during the pilot may do so through the Brightspace course evaluation site or by logging into their CES account directly and manually removing their course(s) before the survey period ends. The CES login is: https://login.watermarkinsights.com/connect/binghamton

Faculty in all other colleges and schools will continue to use the existing Student Opinion of Teaching (SOOT) system for their Summer 2025 courses.

Following the pilot, CES will become the official course evaluation system for all schools and colleges starting in Fall 2025. The insights gathered this summer will be invaluable in ensuring a smooth transition and a consistent, high-quality evaluation experience across the university.

Binghamton University greatly appreciates your partnership as we move forward with this important initiative. If you have any questions or would like additional information, feel free to contact Nasrin Fatima, CES administrator, at nfatima@binghamton.edu.

Thank you for your continued dedication to excellence in teaching.

Warm regards,
Donald E. Hall
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Binghamton University

For More Information:

Contact Nasrin Fatima or visit https://login.watermarkinsights.com/connect/binghamton
Annual Security and Fire Report available online

Annual Security and Fire Report available online

Binghamton University’s Annual Security and Fire Report shows statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Binghamton University and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. It also includes fire statistics for residential facilities.

The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and emergency notifications, as well as links to information provided by local law enforcement agencies. You may access the report online at the link below. You also have the right to obtain a paper copy by contacting Human Resources at (607)-777-2187.

For more information, contact Andrew Baker, at abaker@binghamton.edu, or visit the link below.

For More Information:

Contact Andrew Baker or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/student-handbook/pdfs/annual-security-and-fire-report.pdf
All 2025-26 Introductory Practice Grant funding awarded

All 2025-26 Introductory Practice Grant funding awarded

The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development is excited to share that the Fleishman Career Center Student Employment team has awarded all $25,000 in funding for the 2025-26 Introductory Practice Grant! This year’s grants have created seven new on-campus positions specifically for undergraduate students with no prior work or internship experience.

These roles offer high-impact learning experiences that help students build career-ready skills while contributing to meaningful campus projects.

Thank you to all departments who applied and supported this initiative. While applications are now closed, stay connected with the Fleishman Career Center Student Employment team for future opportunities.

For More Information:

Contact Kathleen Boice
Binghamton University Foundation Office summer hours
Eduroam Wi-Fi update

Eduroam Wi-Fi update

As required by the Wi-Fi certificate vendor, ITS has now updated the Eduroam Wi-Fi network. Follow the standard eduroam onboarding procedure at the link below to connect if you have not already done so.

Questions? Contact the ITS Help Desk at 607-777-6420.

For More Information:

Contact Meghan Dold or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/its/about/teams/operations-infrastructure/network_administration/wifi_connections-get_connected/

Career Development

Professional vacancy: Athletics academic advisement assistant
Professional vacancy: Assistant director, Watson Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Research Foundation vacancy: Administrative operations coordinator, Alumni Engagement

Research Foundation vacancy: Administrative operations coordinator, Alumni Engagement

The administrative operations coordinator for Alumni Engagement is a member of the Alumni Relations team within the Office of Alumni Engagement, reporting directly to the associate director for alumni engagement operations. The OAE team coordinates programs to engage and communicate with an alumni base that grows and becomes more diverse with each successive graduating class and the students who eventually matriculate to alumni status. This position provides administrative support for many non-event-oriented endeavors, overseeing volunteer management efforts and managing the general operations of the office. The administrative operations coordinator will supervise a small team of student workers and interns.

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

For More Information:

Contact Adam Chavez or visit https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189609
Research Foundation vacancy: Program manager, New Energy New York

Research Foundation vacancy: Program manager, New Energy New York

Binghamton University's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP) is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative program manager to support the New Energy New York (NENY) initiative. This individual will serve as an operational lead for core programs within NENY, with additional responsibilities related to federal grant reporting and compliance. Reporting to the deputy director of NENY, the program manager will oversee program design and delivery, stakeholder engagement and day-to-day coordination of activities across NENY's innovation and workforce development programs. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and adaptable professional with experience managing cross-sector initiatives, particularly those focused on clean energy, advanced manufacturing or public-private partnerships.

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

For More Information:

Contact Adam Chavez or visit https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189453
Research Foundation vacancy: Instructional designer, New Energy New York

Research Foundation vacancy: Instructional designer, New Energy New York

The Research Foundation is seeking an instructional designer to work with the New Energy New York (NENY) Battery Academy's workforce development team, multimedia specialists and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online and hybrid learning programs and curricula for the workforce. The instructional designer supports the full operation, ensuring that key concepts and training needs for NENY learning experiences are aligned with the goals and standards of the wider NENY coalition and industry partners. This position collaborates with key stakeholders, subject matter experts and team members to craft engaging and effective learning solutions. The candidate must possess strong editorial skills to review technical learning materials and strong writing skills to enhance comprehension of written materials and video-based learning narration. Experience or familiarity with visual design and multimedia production is preferred.

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

For More Information:

Contact Adam Chavez or visit https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189963
Professional vacancy: Online academic specialist and academic advisor
Professional vacancy: Budget analyst
Research Foundation vacancy: Principal gifts officer, Division of Advancement

Research Foundation vacancy: Principal gifts officer, Division of Advancement

Binghamton University, a premier public university and part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is seeking a dynamic and experienced principal gifts officer (PGO) to join the Division of University Advancement. The principal gifts officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding the university's top-tier donors and prospective donors capable of making transformational gifts of $1 million and above.

Reporting to the associate vice president for University Development, the PGO will play a strategic role in advancing Binghamton's mission by securing support for institutional priorities, including scholarships, faculty excellence, research and campus initiatives.

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

For More Information:

Contact Adam Chavez or visit https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189959
Research Foundation vacancy: Postdoctoral research associate, Structural Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

Research Foundation vacancy: Postdoctoral research associate, Structural Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

The research group of Sozanne Solmaz is looking to recruit a postdoctoral research associate. The Solmaz laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms for precise, bidirectional positioning of the cell nucleus by microtubule motors. These cellular transport pathways are essential for the generation of the majority of the cells in the brain, and associated mutations cause devastating brain and muscle developmental diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy, which is the most common genetic cause of death in infants. A second project investigates the interactions of Alzheimer's disease-related forms of tau protein with microtubules. The successful candidate will combine cutting-edge structural biology approaches (X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy) with biophysical techniques, protein biochemistry, neuroscience and cell biology to investigate how teams of opposing motor complexes collaborate to achieve correct timing, directionality and velocity for the positioning of the cell nucleus during brain development.

The ideal candidate for this position will be highly motivated to work both independently to successfully execute the required studies outlined in the NIH-funded R01 grant and will also thrive in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment where they interact with other scientists.

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

For More Information:

Contact Adam Chavez or visit https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189961
Professional vacancy: Career coach and employer engagement coordinator
Research Foundation vacancy: Recruitment and development coordinator, Collegiate Science and Technology Entry

Research Foundation vacancy: Recruitment and development coordinator, Collegiate Science and Technology Entry

The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) and Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Binghamton University are funded by the New York State Education Department to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups who pursue professional licensure and careers in mathematics,
science, technology and health-related fields. The CSTEP and STEP grants focus on preparing students for postsecondary educational opportunities and careers in licensed professions. Eligible participants are New York state residents from African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Alaskan native backgrounds and/or are economically disadvantaged.

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

For More Information:

Contact Adam Chavez or visit https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189712
Professional vacancy: Admissions and student services specialist, CCPA Social Work
Professional vacancy: Online TESOL K-12 program academic advisor and coordinator of clinical field experiences
Professional vacancy: Head wrestling coach
Professional vacancy: Enrollment and advising specialist, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Professional vacancy: Enrollment and advising specialist, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences (part-time)
Professional vacancy: Senior staff assistant, Innovative Simulation and Practice Center and Interprofessional Education
Call for applications: Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention

Call for applications: Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention

The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year for Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention. Applications must be submitted no later than Aug. 1, 2025, and are open to faculty from any discipline. To apply or learn more about eligibility and requirements, click the link below.

*Binghamton University faculty members will also receive research funds of $2,500 upon completion of the program.*

Every academic discipline has something to contribute to the protection of human rights and the prevention of large-scale, identity-based violence. The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) has pioneered the Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention program to engage faculty in a guided process of learning and exploration of the potential for their disciplines to contribute to atrocity prevention. Fellows learn from I-GMAP’s faculty, staff and practitioner visitors, and alongside faculty from a wide range of disciplines, both within their cohort and from previous cohorts. The program culminates with each faculty member modifying at least one of their own courses to integrate an atrocity prevention lens through innovative and engaged pedagogical approaches.

The upcoming program runs from September 2025 through May 2026 (with a break during December and January), primarily in an online and asynchronous format, with synchronous meetings at the start and finish of the program.

Faculty members can apply by using a simple form. If deans, chairs or colleagues would like to nominate a faculty member for the program, it is encouraged to share this call for applications with them directly or to contact I-GMAP’s Co-Director Kerry Whigham at kwhigham@binghamton.edu to share that faculty member’s information.

For the first time, the faculty fellowship is open to college/university educators from any country around the world. Faculty members from any college or university and any discipline or professional field are eligible to become fellows. The Faculty Fellowship Program is currently only available in English, so fluency in English is a requirement of participation.

Applications are open now and will be accepted until Aug. 1, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified by Aug. 30. If you have questions about the Faculty Fellows Program, contact Kerry Whigham at kwhigham@binghamton.edu.

For More Information:

Contact Nicole Barren or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/i-gmap/our-work/charles-e-scheidt-faculty-fellows-program/index.html
Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship

Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship

This award honors early career faculty whose scholarly or creative activities have already achieved significant recognition and, crucially, hold strong promise for field-defining impact in the future. This award is open to faculty across all disciplines, including performance-based or creative disciplines and those that focus on pedagogical research.

Click the link below to learn more.

For More Information:

Contact Bailey Benninger or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/excellence-awards/chancellor-horizon.html

Construction

Lecture Hall work affects Connector Road/West Drive/Clearview Drive

Lecture Hall work affects Connector Road/West Drive/Clearview Drive

A variety of construction work for the Lecture Hall project will affect the Connector Road, West Drive and Clearview Drive in the coming days/weeks.

The Connector Road near Lot L will be paved and reopened by Monday, July 21. West Drive in front of Academic A will be reduced to a single lane between Clearview Drive and the Connector Road from July 21-25. Flaggers will assist with traffic flow. At night, the roadway will be plated and fully opened in both directions.

The Connector Road will be reduced to a single lane for installation of the storm line from July 28-Aug. 1. Flaggers will assist with traffic flow. At night, the roadway will be plated and fully opened in both directions.

Access to the M Lots from Clearview Drive and Facilities Management outside storage will be closed beginning Aug. 4. During this closure, these locations can be accessed via Connector Road to the entrance near Hinman Dining. Clearview Drive access will reopen no later than Aug. 14.

Contact Jennifer Bourassa with any questions at jbourasa@binghamton.edu.

For More Information:

Contact Jennifer Bourassa
Lot M1 expansion work

Lot M1 expansion work

Work will begin Monday, June 23, on the Lot M1 parking expansion project. A portion of lot M1 on the east side will be closed beginning Monday, June 23, to allow for contractor access and staging. The project is scheduled to last the duration of the summer months and should be completed before classes start this fall. There will be an increase in truck traffic into lot M1 for the duration of this project. Another notice will be issued later this summer when the entire lot will be closed for repaving.

Contact James Kane, project coordinator, with any questions at jkane14@binghamton.edu.

For More Information:

Contact James Kane
Rockland and Saratoga cooling system down until further notice
Science 1 restrooms closures

Science 1 restrooms closures

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

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

For More Information:

Contact Joe Costello
Volleyball court improvement projects

Volleyball court improvement projects

The contractor for the volleyball improvements project began work on Thursday, June 26. The project will take place in the Mountainview, Dickinson and Newing communities. The work includes new netting, sand, court borders and court lighting at all of the courts. The project also includes installation of electrical infrastructure for the court lighting. The contractor will begin with fence installation at the Mountainview and Dickinson courts. Work will be ongoing throughout the remainder of the summer and will be completed by Friday, August 8. The project does not include any roadway closures.

Contact Brian Palmiter, project coordinator, with any questions at bpalmiter@binghamton.edu.

For More Information:

Contact Brian Palmiter
Science 2 lab renovations

Science 2 lab renovations

A contractor will begin the renovation of Science 2 labs/rooms 302-306 and 328-330, beginning Monday, May 5. They will be occupying a staging area adjacent to the building. The contractor will begin with abatement of rooms 328 and 329, and there will be some noise from debris removal. The project will be completed on August 19.

Contact Joe Costello, at jcostello5@bignhamton.edu, with any questions.

For More Information:

Contact Joe Costello
Pool closure for expansion-related maintenance

Pool closure for expansion-related maintenance

The East Gym pool is closed indefinitely for maintenance related to the expansion project. Campus Recreation will share updates on its webpage, through Dateline and on the Campus Rec app as soon as more information is available.

For More Information:

Contact Jane Kallmerten or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/current-hours.html
East Gym Addition construction activity

East Gym Addition construction activity

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

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

For More Information:

Contact Gregg Konnick
Lot E1 closure

Lot E1 closure

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

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

For More Information:

Contact Gregg Konnick

General

Lot Q1 closed 4-10 p.m. July 14-19
Department signups for UFEST now open

Department signups for UFEST now open

If your department is interested in tabling at UFEST in the fall, on Saturday, Aug. 23, signups are now available at the link below. This event highlights ways for students to get involved with student organizations; departments that highlight this involvement will be given preference.

Note that, due to limited space, it is preferred that departments sign up for this "involvement fair"-style event only if they have a student organization association.

For More Information:

Contact Jennifer Keegin or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/s95382
NSF funding available for your technology development at 2025 RE+ Conference

NSF funding available for your technology development at 2025 RE+ Conference

Are you conducting translational research, or do you have an exciting invention or innovation in the renewable energy sector? Researchers, students and entrepreneurs at Binghamton University have the opportunity to receive grant funding to progress their research or innovation. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Program gives researchers funding and training to explore the commercial path forward for their research, inventions and products.

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 RE+ Conference from Sept. 8–11, in Las Vegas, Nev.

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 Sept. 18. Apply by Wednesday, July 23, at: https://www.tfaforms.com/5172906

For questions, contact Epiphany Munoz, at emunoz2@binghamton.edu. Click the link below to learn more.

For More Information:

Contact Epiphany A Munoz or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/research/division-offices/innovation/programs/nsf-i-corps.html
ISSS seeks Friendship Family Program participants: Fall 2025

ISSS seeks Friendship Family Program participants: Fall 2025

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

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

For More Information:

Contact Annie Smith or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/international/student-scholar-services/programs/friendship-family-program.html
B-Photo: Class of 2029 and Fall 2025 Transfers Volunteer opportunity!

B-Photo: Class of 2029 and Fall 2025 Transfers Volunteer opportunity!

Calling all campus faculty and staff! Each year, almost 3,000 new Binghamton students go through a rite of passage, and that is creating the Binghamton “B”! Office of Alumni Engagement is looking for volunteers to help with the B-photo this year as the incoming class of 2029 and Fall 2025 transfer students are welcomed to campus.

The event will take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, on the field adjacent to the Bearcats Sports Complex. Fill out the form below to volunteer for this great event!

For More Information:

Contact Megan Hall or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfImCVMx7KHsuw6IIOgaY5mqe1qN500eqZfMRMbu5ALsG0HXw/viewform?usp=pp_url
Campus accident reporting procedure

Campus accident reporting procedure

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

For more details, go to the link below.

For More Information:

Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/operations/policies/policy-802.html
Featured in BingUNews: Binghamton launches new mobile safety app

Featured in BingUNews: Binghamton launches new mobile safety app

One of the most frequently asked questions at the start of the academic year is how parents and family members of students can receive emergency alerts from Binghamton.

Thanks to the new SafeBing mobile app, anyone can receive alerts directly to their mobile device. The alerts will be received at the same time that students, staff and faculty receive a critical message.

To learn more, click the link below!

For More Information:

Contact Dateline or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5658/binghamton-launches-new-mobile-safety-app-safebing
Required B-Engaged group re-registration

Required B-Engaged group re-registration

Beginning Monday, June 16, University offices/departments with B-Engaged groups will be required to complete a brief group re-registration form for their office. This exercise will help make the system as accurate as possible and ensure each group’s contact information is up-to-date going into another exciting academic year.

Upon logging into B-Engaged, group officers will see a blue notice that re-registration is required for their group. All officers need to do is click the blue "Group Re-Registration" button and complete the accompanying form, which should take 1-2 minutes. When completing the form, make sure to add any new officers and remove anyone who is no longer an officer for your group.

Only one officer from each group will need to complete the re-registration process. Once you submit the form, the process is complete, and the banner will no longer appear. Group officers are encouraged to complete this no later than Friday, August. 1.

If you need officer access to your departmental group, want your group deactivated or have any other B-Engaged questions, contact bengaged@binghamton.edu.

For More Information:

Contact Giovanna Innocenti or visit https://bengaged.binghamton.edu/

Health and Wellness

Good Grief Book Club: July 25

Good Grief Book Club: July 25

The Good Grief Book Club is for faculty and staff who are interested in reading and discussing books (of all genres) related to the universal experience of grief and loss. The group meets once a month from noon to 1 p.m. on Fridays, at the Vestal Campus.

The next meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, July 25, in UU-202. The group will be discussing the book "Obitchuary" by Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes. The book is an offshoot of their podcast, which attendees are also welcome to listen to.

All are welcome; registration is not required. Questions can be directed to Jackie McGinley, at jmcginle@binghamton.edu, or Katy Perry, at cperry@binghamton.edu.

For More Information:

Contact Jacqueline McGinley or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3v3fGCmQSX8QUj0crlcvRXdYOjCefV_/view?usp=sharing
Free Mental Health First Aid trainings available

Free Mental Health First Aid trainings available

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This program is completely free of cost. Learn skills needed to provide initial help and support to those who may be developing a mental health issue, substance use problem and/or are experiencing a crisis. The training consists of a six- to eight-hour in-person training (requirements for a three-year certification).

Trainings are offered on Tuesday, July 15, Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, Aug. 7.

Email Beth Riley ( briley@binghamton.edu) to sign up!

For More Information:

Contact Brett Ford

Recreation

Disability Pride Month Ice Cream Social: July 23

Disability Pride Month Ice Cream Social: July 23

Join Services for Students with Disabilities from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, to celebrate Disability Pride Month!

This event is open to all Binghamton University employees and will take place on the MarketPlace patio (rain location, Fireplace Lounge).

Enjoy an ice cream treat, learn about digital accessibility and celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as the 50th anniversary of the SSD office!

If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, contact ssd@binghamton.edu. Provide at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding equal access needs.

For More Information:

Contact Services for Students with Disabilities or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2284944
Lunchtime fitness with Campus Recreation

Lunchtime fitness with Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation is offering a series of free fitness classes for current Binghamton University students, faculty and staff, no membership required.

Classes start at 12:15 p.m. and are located in East Gym Room 24:
- Monday: Total Body Strength
- Tuesday: Yoga
- Wednesday: Total Body Strength
- Thursday: Pilates

Participants are encouraged to register in advance (up to 48 hours before each class) at recreation.binghamton.edu.

For More Information:

Contact Jody Sobel or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/current-hours.html
Summer Tennis Camp at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center

Summer Tennis Camp at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center

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

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

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

For More Information:

Contact Cindy Cowden or visit https://www.tennisctr.com/summer-tennis
Adult Tennis Camp for beginners to pros: June 2-Aug. 28

Adult Tennis Camp for beginners to pros: June 2-Aug. 28

Improve your court skills and have fun all summer! Adult tennis camps are two hours of quality instruction daily on both the indoor and outdoor courts at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center. Focus on techniques, singles and doubles strategies, as well as drills designed to sharpen your on-court decision-making skills. Camp runs from June 2-Aug. 28.

Go to the Tennis Center website at the link below, call (607)777-3491 or stop by to sign up!

For More Information:

Contact Cindy Cowden or visit https://www.tennisctr.com/summer-tennis

Research

Research study invitation for children in fourth to sixth grade

Research study invitation for children in fourth to sixth grade

Dawna Duff and the VARY Lab are inviting children to take part in a study to test a method for teaching the skill of learning words while reading. The lab thinks this may help children with reading and/or language difficulties. Children who participate meet online with a member of the team, either once or five times. Children are paid $15 per visit. If any of the statements below apply to your child, the lab would be delighted to hear from you and give you information about the study:

- Has difficulties understanding what he/she reads
- Has difficulties writing sentences or longer texts
- Is described as “not a good listener” (by teachers, parents or others)
- Has difficulty paying attention
- Is receiving services or extra help at school for reading
- Has a diagnosis of learning disability, language disorder or developmental language disorder
- Receives services from a speech language pathologist (for language)

For more information, contact varylab@binghamton.edu, or call 607-777-4607.

For More Information:

Contact Dawna Duff
Child participants needed for vision research

Child participants needed for vision research

The Infant and Child Studies Project, directed by Peter Gerhardstein, is looking for children between the ages of 5 and 12 to participate in vision research! The lab is interested in how digital media experience (social media, Minecraft, other digital games) affects visual perception, how children form visual memories and other questions. The lab is currently conducting studies using several different methods, including eye-tracking and event-related potential studies (ERPs are a measure of brainwaves) as well as touch-screen response tasks.

To discuss the details of the studies and what you and your child might expect, contact gerhard@binghamton.edu. Visits typically last about 30-60 minutes and offer $20 travel reimbursement for parents. If you are interested, visit the webpage below for more information or to sign up!

For More Information:

Contact Peter Gerhardstein or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/psychology/labs/baby/parents.html
Inviting adults to be participate in reading research

Inviting adults to be participate in reading research

The VARY Lab is inviting adults to participate in a study of reading and eye movements. The study takes place in the VARY Lab in the Johnson City building. Participants read on the computer screen while a camera measures eye movements, and answer questions about short stories. This lasts approximately one hour, and participants are compensated twenty dollars for their time.

You are eligible if you are between the ages of 18-65, read and understand English, have normal vision (or glasses or contacts that correct vision to normal) and don't have a condition that could affect head movements or reading ability, like Parkinson's disease or dyslexia.

Interested? Contact the VARY lab at varylab@binghamton.edu.

For More Information:

Contact Dawna M Duff
Binghamton HistoryForge Transcription Project summer sessions

Binghamton HistoryForge Transcription Project summer sessions

Join the Libraries for the remaining Binghamton HistoryForge summer transcription sessions!

Dates include:
- 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Phelps Mansion
- 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, on Zoom
- 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Phelps Mansion.

These opportunities will help answer any questions about the project and share fun facts found in the census. Training and account setup will be provided for any newcomers.

For more information on the project and how to get involved, visit the link below.

For More Information:

Contact Mary Tuttle or visit https://historyforge.binghamton.edu/volunteer

Training and Workshops

"Cultural Intelligence 101" workshop: July 24

"Cultural Intelligence 101" workshop: July 24

Join UDiversity for "Cultural Intelligence 101", a workshop held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 24, in LS-G532.

In this workshop, participants will become more culturally competent by understanding the concepts that center culture, identity, values and forms of bias. Participants will engage in activities and small discussions to explore their perspectives in an effort to apply new concepts to their worldviews.

For More Information:

Contact Richard Quiles or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/udiversity/workshops/index.html
"Conflict Resolution: The Power of Restorative Practices" workshop: July 29

"Conflict Resolution: The Power of Restorative Practices" workshop: July 29

Join UDiversity for "Conflict Resolution: The Power of Restorative Practices", a workshop held from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, in LS-G532.

This interactive workshop is designed as a "train-the-trainer" session, equipping participants with the tools to excel as Restorative Leaders in their respective campus roles. Attendees will gain practical skills, including facilitation of Restorative Circles, conflict resolution through guided discussions and strategies to foster team building, all aimed at enhancing collaboration and achieving optimal success.

For More Information:

Contact Richard David Quiles or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/udiversity/workshops/index.html
"Supervisory Training Part I: Understanding ADA Accommodation Requests for Employees": July 29

"Supervisory Training Part I: Understanding ADA Accommodation Requests for Employees": July 29

Join UDiversity for "Supervisory Training Part I: Understanding ADA Accommodation Requests for Employees", a workshop from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 29, in LS-G532.

This training will share best practices in approaches to working with faculty, staff and student employees who may need accommodations in the workplace. Participants will learn about the university's procedures according to ADA requirements and understand the importance of creating an inclusive work climate.

For More Information:

Contact Richard Quiles or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/udiversity/workshops/index.html