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Apr
26
Fri
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Couper Administration Building, Room 148
Join the Data Sciences TAE for its Data Salon lunch talk at noon on Friday, April 26, in the Couper Administration Building, Room 148 (note that this is different from our usual place).

Our final data salon this year will be led by Prof. Yu "Chelsea" Jin from Systems Science and Industrial Engineering (SSIE). She will discuss "Domain Informed Artificial Intelligent for Advanced Manufacturing and Healthcare." A light lunch will be provided.

Zoom Option: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/92622837791
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library North (LN) 2200
The Department of History, CEMERS, LACAS and the Human Rights Institute presents "Salt, Boundary Objects, and the Hidden Lives of Commodities," a talk by Paul Ramírez, a professor of history and religious studies at Northwestern University. This talk draws on Ramírez's current book project, tentatively titled "Salt of the Santos: A History of Devoted Work," which explores the neglected religious associations involved in the harvest and consumption of salt in Mexico. The talk will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Dean's Conference Room (LN 2200). Scholars in science studies employ the notion of a boundary object to indicate something that moves and mediates between multiple and distinct social worlds. This talk positions Mexican salt as one such object. Mined like a mineral — but also harvested, like grains — salt became central in the refining of Mexican silver under Spanish rule. Even as it powered a global economy in precious metals, salt remained indispensable in pastoral, domestic and ritual spaces; to this day, it is used to worship saints and prepare foods in Mexico. In following salt across these fields of knowledge and practice, participants will explore how seemingly unrelated geographies, experiences and epistemologies can be brought into relation for a more faithful view of the enchanted world of things that we have inherited from the past.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
Join the Music Department for a performance by Jessica Dugatkin and Kyle McAfee on Friday, April 26th at 4:00pm in Casadesus Recital Hall.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
131 Front St. Binghamton NY
Join us for a night of Middle Eastern music, dance, and food. The event is sponsored by CMENAS (Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies) and ACA (American Civic Association). Entrance fee is 10$ for adults and 5$ for kids (12 and under).
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Spool Contemporary, 138 Baldwin Street, Johnson City, NY 13790
Works by Bryan Fernandez, Santiago Parra, and Fahim Rahman
Reception: Friday, April 26, 6-9PM
Open: April 27-28, 12-4PM
Location: Spool Contemporary, 138 Baldwin Street, Johnson City, NY 13790

In this pop-up exhibition, the students have created work that finds its lens and inspiration in Hammons' wit, sarcasm, compassion, and complex practices, but their work moves beyond these elements to engage questions of identity, culture, ritual, and art making. Support for these projects was generously provided by Art Bridges.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
On Friday, April 26th, soprano, Riya Bolander gives their Senior Honors recital with works by Caccini, Bach, Briceño, and Nakada with a brief lecture exploring early European performance practice. Join them at 7:30pm in Casadesus Recital Hall for this free performance.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fine Arts Building, Studio B
The Forthright Theatre Project presents Everyone Knows Someone, a theatrical performance of real stories from people who have had abortions, framed with material about reproductive rights in the United States. The show was created by Elizabeth Cocco Rodrigues and Jane Elliott, and is presented with the support of the Ross Fund, the Kaschak Institute, and in partnership with the Reproductive Justice Working Group of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton. Directed by Natasha Lorca Yannacañedo, this collection of scenes and monologues features a multi-generational, multi-ethnic cast.

Performances will be held on Thursday 4/25 and Friday 4/26 at 7:30pm in the Binghamton University Studio B Theatre (Fine Arts Building room 196), on Saturday 4/27 at 7:30pm at Cooperative Gallery 213 in downtown Binghamton (213 State Street), and on Sunday 4/28 at 1:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton (183 Riverside Drive). Attendance is free, with donations collected for the Southern Tier Women’s Health Access Fund.
Apr
27
Sat
1:00pm - 3:00pm
FA 308
Looking for a way to destress before the end of the semester and/or learn more about Arabic calligraphy? CMENAS is hosting a calligraphy workshop with Syrian artist Nada Odeh. CMENAS and the School of Arts are hosting a calligraphy workshop with Syrian artist Nada Odeh. Food served: PIZZA and COOKIES.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fine Arts Building Room 21
Join the Music Department on Saturday, April 27th at 4:00pm in FA-21 for the Collegium Musicum early Music Ensemble Performance.
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
Join the Music Department for a performance by Matthew Merolla on Saturday, April 27th at 5pm in Casadesus Recital Hall.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
Join the Music Department for a performance by Arianna Anderson, Devyn Jenks, and Sarah Petruccelli on Saturday, April 27th at 7:30pm in Casadesus Recital Hall.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Cooperative Gallery 213 in downtown Binghamton (213 State Street)
The Forthright Theatre Project presents Everyone Knows Someone, a theatrical performance of real stories from people who have had abortions, framed with material about reproductive rights in the United States. The show was created by Elizabeth Cocco Rodrigues and Jane Elliott, and is presented with the support of the Ross Fund, the Kaschak Institute, and in partnership with the Reproductive Justice Working Group of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton. Directed by Natasha Lorca Yannacañedo, this collection of scenes and monologues features a multi-generational, multi-ethnic cast.

Performances will be held on Thursday 4/25 and Friday 4/26 at 7:30pm in the Binghamton University Studio B Theatre (Fine Arts Building room 196), on Saturday 4/27 at 7:30pm at Cooperative Gallery 213 in downtown Binghamton (213 State Street), and on Sunday 4/28 at 1:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton (183 Riverside Drive). Attendance is free, with donations collected for the Southern Tier Women’s Health Access Fund.
Apr
28
Sun
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Spool Contemporary Art Space, 138 Baldwin St, Johnson City, NY 13790, USA

Beyond the Field In Plain Sight: the David Hammons BUAM Artist-in-Residence Program

Works by Bryan Fernandez, Santiago Parra, and Fahim Rahman
Spool Contemporary (138 Baldwin Street, Johnson City, NY 13790)
Reception: April 26, 6-9 pm
Open: April 27-28, 12-4 pm 

Bus service between Spool + the University is available via the BC route 15 and OCC WS routes. 


Support for the project was generously provided by the Art Bridges Foundation. 

The three Artists-in-Residence have engaged deeply with the work of David Hammons on view in the BUAM exhibition Street SpecificUntitled (1988, Art Bridges) and Phat Free (1995/1999, Latner Family Art Collection, Toronto). In this exhibition, the students have created work that finds as its lens and inspiration in Hammons' wit, sarcasm, compassion, and complex practices but moves beyond his work into their own engagements with questions of identity, culture, ritual, and artmaking.
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton (183 Riverside Drive)
The Forthright Theatre Project presents Everyone Knows Someone, a theatrical performance of real stories from people who have had abortions, framed with material about reproductive rights in the United States. The show was created by Elizabeth Cocco Rodrigues and Jane Elliott, and is presented with the support of the Ross Fund, the Kaschak Institute, and in partnership with the Reproductive Justice Working Group of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton. Directed by Natasha Lorca Yannacañedo, this collection of scenes and monologues features a multi-generational, multi-ethnic cast.

Performances will be held on Thursday 4/25 and Friday 4/26 at 7:30pm in the Binghamton University Studio B Theatre (Fine Arts Building room 196), on Saturday 4/27 at 7:30pm at Cooperative Gallery 213 in downtown Binghamton (213 State Street), and on Sunday 4/28 at 1:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton (183 Riverside Drive). Attendance is free, with donations collected for the Southern Tier Women’s Health Access Fund.
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Osterhout Concert Theater
Join the Binghamton University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs along with the Southern Tier Singers' Collective for their presentation of Carmina Burana on Sunday, April 28th at 3:00pm in the Anderson Center Osterhout Concert Theater.Learn More
Apr
29
Mon
3:30pm - 5:30pm
FA 212 and over Zoom (https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/98942256738)
The Evolutionary Studies program (EvoS) hosts a discussion with Rolf Quam and Allen MacNeill. It will be in person in FA 212 from 3:30-5:30 on April 29, and is also viewable over Zoom at https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/98942256738.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
Join the Piano Ensemble for their performance on Monday, April 29th at 7:30pm in Casadesus Recital Hall. This concert will feature students from the studios of Michael Salmirs and Jinah Lee, with works for piano, four-hands. Learn more


Apr
30
Tue
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Armenian Genocide Living memorial @ South Entrance of Washington St. Bridge
Join us for a Memorial Walk at the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Binghamton on April 30th at 4:30 PM. This powerful act of remembrance also offers a way to support our current refugees in Binghamton. You can show your support by contributing to our GoFundMe campaign. From the Russian & Eastern European Program (REEP). 
5:00pm - 6:30pm
UUW-324
Seana Shiffrin, professor of philosophy, and Pete Kameron, professor of law and social justice at the University of California, Los Angeles, will visit Binghamton University's campus from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in UUW-324.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Charles Goodman, at cgoodman@binghamton.edu.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Anderson Center Chamber Hall
Join the Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band for their performance on Tuesday, April 30th at 7:30pm in the Anderson Center Chamber Hall.
May
1
Wed
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Binghamton University Peace Quad
Join the students of African Dance and African Music class for their performance on Wednesday, May 1st at 1:00pm at 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.
5:00pm - 6:30pm
ART HISTORY VizCult series: Jessica Maratsos (University of Cambridge, Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages and Linguistics)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Osterhout Concert Theater
Anderson Center for Performing Arts presents: The Magic of Rob Lake

One of the world’s most celebrated illusionists, Rob Lake’s (roblake.com) mind-blowing illusions dazzle and entertain millions across network television, in Times Square, on the Vegas strip, in Atlantic City and before sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas and theatres worldwide. Named “The World's Greatest Illusionist” by NBC, Lake is internationally renowned for his mesmerizing and award-winning illusion spectacular. 

In 2008, Lake became the youngest magician in history to receive the holy grail of the magic world — The Merlin Award – as “International Stage Magician of the Year.” This award is magic’s highest honor and the industry equivalent of an Oscar.

Lake serves as magic consultant for network TV series, feature films, commercials, theme parks, and theatrical shows. His magical creations can be seen in theatrical productions across the globe, including multiple upcoming Broadway productions, Harry Potter philharmonic arena tours, The Phantom of the Opera, and Disney’s Beauty & the Beast. 

Lake headlines in venues around the world bringing his physics- and sometimes even death-defying illusions to audiences across the United States and in more than 40 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, including performances at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Caesars Palace Coliseum in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, and as the resident headliner at the iconic Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas.

Lake dedicates time, support and his voice to causes he holds near and dear to his heart – supporting members of the military and Animal Rescue. In fact, his own furry companion Roger, a Yorkie mutt, was once a rescue dog, and has become a popular part of his show, as well.

Learn more

7:30pm - 9:30pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
Join HUB New Music for a program of toe-tapping, soulful, and vibrantly hued new music - including collaborations with the Binghamton University Chamber Singers, Directed by William Culverhouse. On Wednesday, May 1st at 7:30pm in Casadesus Recital Hall.
May
2
Thu
1:20pm - 2:30pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
The New Lyric: Join the Music Department in Casadesus Recital Hall for arts songs, arias, duets, and new works from the "Word of Mouth" collaboration between the Dept. of Music and Creative Writing Program on Thursday, May 2nd at 1:20pm. 
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Outside of the Art Museum Main Gallery
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
Join the Harpur Studio Jazz Band for their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:30pm in Casadesus Recital Hall. Established in 2016 and directed by Laurence Elder, 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.
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Bartle Library Tower (outdoor event, weather dependent)
Cinema Student Projection

Bartle Library Tower (outdoor event, weather dependent)
May
3
Fri
8:30am - 4:45pm
University Union, Room 215 (UU215)
Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW)
May 3-4, 2024
Binghamton University | University Union (UU) Room 215

Binghamton University is hosting the 18th meeting of the Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW) on 3-4 May 2024. This workshop provides scholars of Ottoman studies the opportunity to gather, discuss their research, receive substantive and constructive feedback, and network.

GLOW has always strived to bring scholars together from the Great Lakes region who are working on Ottoman studies broadly conceptualized from the pre-modern to post-Ottoman eras. GLOW has three broad themes this year: “Translation in Ottoman Studies”, “Nature and Natural Histories of the Ottoman Empire”, and “Ottoman Migrations.” GLOW seeks to create a supportive, constructive, and inclusive environment where all scholars, especially graduate students, can share their research and network.

Organized by: Kent F Schull, Gregory Key, Aleksandar Shopov, and Nefise Kahraman

Sponsored by: Binghamton University’s Department of History and the Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies (CMENAS)
 
For information, visit https://www.binghamton.edu/history/events/glow.html
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Binghamton University Art Museum, Lower Galleries, Lindsay Room
Art History Student Presentations

Binghamton University Art Museum, Lower Galleries, Lindsay Room
Light refreshments

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peace Quad
Music: Nukporfe
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio A
Pedal Powered Theater (Nate Wheatley and Tommy Iafrate)
Studio A
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
HUB New Music
Casadesus Recital Hall

Hub New Music performs with Students from the Department of Music
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Casadesus Recital Hall
Join HUB New Music for a program of toe-tapping, soulful, and vibrantly hued new music - including collaborations with the Binghamton University Chamber Singers, Directed by William Culverhouse. On Wednesday, May 1st at 7:30pm in Casadesus Recital Hall.
4:30pm - 7:00pm
Outside of Watters Theater
Music & Theatre Reception

4:30-7p.m. | Outside of Watters Theater (light refreshments)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
FA, throughout 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floors
Art & Design Open Studios
FA, throughout 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floors
5:00pm - 5:30pm
BU Art Museum: Lower Galleries, Kenneth C. Lindsay Room
BUAM Artist-in-Residence Presentations

5–5:30 p.m. |  BU Art Museum: Lower Galleries, Kenneth C. Lindsay Room

5:00pm - 7:00pm
FA Memorial Courtyard & Grand Corridor
Festival of the Arts: 
School of the Arts Reception
FA Memorial Courtyard & Grand Corridor

 Light refreshments
5:00pm - 6:00pm
John Arthur Cafe & Grand Corridor in FA
Cinema screening
John Arthur Café
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosefsky Gallery
Art & Design Senior BA Exhibition

5/6 - 5/10/24 | M-F 9-5 p.m.
Rosefsky Gallery | Free Admission

Exhibition Opening 5/3/24 | 5 - 7 p.m.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B
Musical Theatre Voice Recital
Studio B

Students from the BFA in Musical Theatre will be performing their final projects
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosefsky Gallery
Art & Design Departmental Awards Ceremony
Rosefsky Gallery
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Watters Theater
Dance Highlights from Fall 2024
Great dance highlights of the season from both students and faculty and across genres
6 - 6:45 p.m. | Watters Theater
6:00pm - 8:00pm
John Arthur Café
Poet’s Cafe: A Creative Writing Poetry Reading
John Arthur Café

Hosted by Director of Creative Writing, Tina Chang & Professor Joe Weil
May
4
Sat
8:30am - 4:45pm
University Union, Room 215 (UU215)
Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW)
May 3-4, 2024
Binghamton University | University Union (UU) Room 215

Binghamton University is hosting the 18th meeting of the Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW) on 3-4 May 2024. This workshop provides scholars of Ottoman studies the opportunity to gather, discuss their research, receive substantive and constructive feedback, and network.

GLOW has always strived to bring scholars together from the Great Lakes region who are working on Ottoman studies broadly conceptualized from the pre-modern to post-Ottoman eras. GLOW has three broad themes this year: “Translation in Ottoman Studies”, “Nature and Natural Histories of the Ottoman Empire”, and “Ottoman Migrations.” GLOW seeks to create a supportive, constructive, and inclusive environment where all scholars, especially graduate students, can share their research and network.

Organized by: Kent F Schull, Gregory Key, Aleksandar Shopov, and Nefise Kahraman

Sponsored by: Binghamton University’s Department of History and the Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies (CMENAS)
 
For information, visit https://www.binghamton.edu/history/events/glow.html
9:00am - 4:30pm
Innovative Technologies Complex, Binghamton University 85 Murray Hill Rd, Vestal, NY 13850
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: https://www.binghamton.edu/centers/lyme-disease-center/news.html
May
5
Sun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watters Theater
Theatre: Dance Recital
May
6
Mon
9:00am - 5:00pm
Rosefsky Gallery
Art & Design: Senior BA Exhibition

5/3 - 5/10/24 | M-F 9-5 p.m.
Rosefsky Gallery | Free Admission

May
9
Thu
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Andreson Center Osterhout Theater
For up-to-date Spring 2024 Commencement information, please see https://www.binghamton.edu/commencement/schedule.html
May
10
Fri
9:00am - 5:00pm
Rosefsky Gallery
Art & Design: Senior BA Exhibition

5/3 - 5/10/24 | M-F 9-5 p.m.
Rosefsky Gallery | Free Admission

May
11
Sat
8:30am - 11:00am
Events Center
Check Harpur Spring ceremonies to determine your ceremony.
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Binghamton University Art Museum, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13901, USA

Käthe Kollwitz: Timeless Desolation

2/1/24–5/11/24
T-S Noon-4 p.m. | TR Noon-7 p.m.
Lower galleries | Free Admission

Käthe Kollwitz: Timeless Desolation, curated by Toby Olson ’25, Art History and Sculpture majors, German and Russian Studies minor.


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12:00pm - 4:00pm
Binghamton University Art Museum, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13901, USA

The Intimate Photographic Style of Larry Fink

2/1/24–5/11/24
T-S Noon-4 p.m. | TR Noon-7 p.m.
Lower galleries | Free Admission

The Intimate Photographic Style of Larry Fink, curated by Jason Anglum '24, History and Physics majors.


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12:00pm - 4:00pm
Binghamton University Art Museum, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13901, USA

David Hammons: Street Specific

2/1/24–5/11/24
T-S Noon-4 p.m. | TR Noon-7 p.m.
Lower galleries | Free Admission

Organized by Tom McDonough, Adjunct Curator and Professor of Art History. Generous support for the loan of David Hammons’ Untitled and related programming is provided by Art Bridges.


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12:00pm - 4:00pm
Binghamton University Art Museum, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13901, USA
Painted Exchanges: Artists and Paintmakers, 1968-76

2/1/24–5/11/24
T-S Noon-4 p.m. | TR Noon-7 p.m.
Main and Mezzanine galleries | Free Admission

Co-curated by Andrea Kastner, Lecturer, Department of Art and Design and PamelaSmart, Associate Professor, Departments of Art History and Anthropology. Assisted byClaire L. Kovacs, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions.

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12:30pm - 3:00pm
Events Center
Check Harpur Spring ceremonies to determine your ceremony.
4:30pm - 7:00pm
Events Center
Check Harpur Spring ceremonies to determine your ceremony.