Affinity Groups
Looking to connect with colleagues across campus? Consider joining one of our campus affinity groups. Conversations will cover any number of topics, the affinity group just gives members a common experience from which relationships can grow.
If you are interested in creating a new group or picking up a group currently on hiatus, please contact pss@binghamton.edu.
Check out our Campus Affinity Groups calendar for the latest meetings and events.
- All Things Outdoors - host Benjamin Fay
The southern tier is a great location for outdoor activities. Engage in group activities including hiking, kayaking, biking, and skiing with like-minded colleagues!
- Binghamton University Writers' Circle - host Rhonda Branca
The Binghamton University Writers' Circle will workshop members' fiction and creative nonfiction, providing valuable feedback and support. The group will meet every other week or as frequently as members desire. Times, dates and location coming soon.
- BU Queers - host Brenda Feinen and Erin Hansen
Connect with other queer colleagues through various formats such as Google Chat, Discord, and meetups.
- Parents - hosts Jeremy Pelletier and Jazell Johnson
Juggling work and parenthood is not for the faint-of-heart! Connect, support and commiserate with other working parents. More information to come!
- Professional Staff of Color
The Professional Staff of Color will restart in person with Diana Castellanos and Anne Saint-Juste temporarily co-leading.
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- Bing Sistas is an affinity group for female faculty and staff of color of Binghamton University led by Dr. Sharon Bryant and Dr. Anne Bailey. The purpose of the group is to create space for BIPOC women to share their experiences in academia; including joys and challenges. This is also a diverse network of professional women at various stages in their academic career who can offer support in navigating specific paths in higher education. The group meets 1x a month via Zoom on the 4th Friday of each month at 7:00pm to 8:30pm. To be added to our listserv please contact us at sbryant@binghamton.edu or abailey@binghamton.edu.
- Supervisor Affinity Group - host Meghan McCarthy
Supervising others is challenging to say the least: Making sure staff members are meeting goals, ensuring professional development opportunities are in place, boosting morale, completing performance programs and evaluations, understanding and implementing union and campus policy...it’s a whirlwind! The supervisor affinity group will hold monthly meetings (one on Zoom and one in-person) to help connect you with other supervisors to commiserate and problem solve.
- Wellness Group - hosts Aly Novi and Carly Miller
Join the wellness affinity group to connect with colleagues who are interested in all aspects of wellness, share ideas and tips, and/or stay accountable on your health journey.
Groups on hiatus
- Good Cheer: all things spirits, wine & beer
A great group for wine aficionados, craft beer brewers (or consumers) and folks looking for tips on some great drinks! - Podcast Club
Connect with a community of podcast lovers who discuss one episode of one podcast each meeting; basically, a book club for podcasts. - Running Group
Join the running group for our weekly run! Meet at the pavilion by lot M on campus. All levels of runners are welcome!
