IMPROVING CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE
Some of the major improvements to infrastructure completed over the summer are very visible; others are not. Read in this issue about the many major projects completed by Physical Facilities and Information Technology Services, as well as the new programs offered by the University Center for Training and Development.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES OPENS NEW BUILDING
The opening of the new, $60-million School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University's Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City, N.Y., headlines this quarterly report, but there's also good news about collaborations, external funding and student successes. Read more in this issue.
SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES SUPPORT STUDENTS
It takes donors at many levels to make Binghamton University successful, and in this issue of the quarterly report, you can read about a number of them. Whether it's AVANGRID offering full-tuition scholarships and capstone project support, or playing golf to benefit the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, the Division of Advancement works with Binghamton supporters.
BINGHAMTON RESEARCH FUNDING SETS RECORD
Binghamton University reported research expenditures totaling $47.5 million in 2017-18, an increase of about 19 percent from the previous fiscal year. The figure tops 2011-12, the campus’ all-time best year for research funding, when just over $40 million was reported. The new record, which follows several years of steady growth, is an important sign of the campus’ creativity and innovation. Healthcare research accounted for nearly a third of expenditures, with electronics packaging and systems engineering following at about 22 percent.
BAXTER THE BEARCAT BOOSTS SCHOOL SPIRIT
The Division of Student Affairs spent the summer hosting students and families for orientation and preparing for the opening of the fall semester. With some new people on board and some others with new duties, it has been a busy time. Not too busy, though, to show Binghamton University pride, as you'll read about the new Baxter the Bearcat Bench in the University Union in this issue.
STUDENT-ATHLETES CONTINUE TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY
Student-athletes continue to shine on and off the courts and fields. The Athletics Department sets high academic standards, and student-athletes surpass them across the board. Read about the accomplishments made by student-athletes in their sports and in the classroom – and check out the videos showcasing fall sports and the new women's head basketball coach, Bethann Shapiro Ord, in this issue.
HELPING TO MAKE THE CAMPUS MORE INCLUSIVE
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to educate and empower everyone on campus in ways that create a welcoming community. From the Udiversity Educational Institute, that holds trainings for students, faculty and staff, to the Multicultural Resource Center and Q Center, the division's offices that work to build bridges and support students though education and events such as Sundaze, part of its Welcome Week programming. Read about the division's recent initiatives in this report.
DONOR SUPPORT ADVANCES BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
The Binghamton University Foundation had a successful 2017-18 year, bringing in the second highest amount of cash ever in support of the University. Read the numbers in this issue of the quarterly report, and learn one way the Foundation celebrates its donors.
Second annual Drawing Marathon
The second annual Drawing Marathon at the Binghamton University Art Museum was held from 10 a.m. Friday, March 10 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11. The event was free and open to the public (18 and over).
The 24-hour marathon required selected artists to complete a finished figure drawing in the time allotted. Artists drew with charcoal on large sheets of prepared paper (provided by the organizers) from a live model who posed for the entirety of the marathon. Short breaks were given, but artists were at work for the run of the marathon. Visitors were able to observe the artists throughout the 24-hour period. The drawings remained on view in the museum through Wednesday, March 15.
Two cash prizes were awarded the morning of Saturday, March 11: the jury prize of $500, which went to Vestal High School student Kelly Wu, and the people’s prize of $250, which went to Binghamton University freshman Maddy O’Connor.
This year, 10 junior artists, ages 8-12, participated in a Kid’s Sprint, taking place from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Friday. Drawing the same live model, but on smaller paper and for only one hour, kids competed to produce the most accomplished drawing. The winner received a hardcover sketchbook and tuition for a 10-week session at KAPOW Art School’s ‘Art Club for Kids.’ The winner’s drawing will also be shown publicly from 6-9 p.m. First Friday, April 7, at the KAPOW Art Studio, Binghamton.
The 2nd Annual Drawing Marathon was sponsored by the Binghamton University Department of Art and Design, the Harpur College Dean’s Office, the Binghamton University Fleishman Career Center, the Vice Provost’s Office for Undergraduate Education, Upstate Furniture, Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts, KAPOW and Commercial Art Supply.